Dalton Rosta vs. Tony Johnson Lined Up for Bellator 256
Bellator MMA returns to action this April, with a full slate of events planned. The second event of the month, Bellator 256 on April 9, continues to grow, with the latest addition being a middleweight banger. On Friday, sources close...
Bellator 256: Three Prelim Bouts Including Bates vs. Glossner, Bell vs. Lugo Added
Bellator MMA continues to ramp up for its return to action this April, this time with the addition of three preliminary card fights to Bellator 256. After making positive waves in the MMA world with successful shows during the summer/fall...
Kana Watanabe vs. Alejandra Lara Booked for Bellator 255
Kana Watanabe is officially a member of the Bellator MMA roster, and she now has a big test in front of her. On Monday, ESPN was first to report that Watanabe (9-0-1) would face former Bellator women's flyweight title challenger...
Usman Nurmagomedov to Make Promotional Debut at Bellator 255
Highly touted prospect (just look at the last name) Usman Nurmagomedov will make his promotional debut for Bellator MMA in April. Bellator CEO Scott Coker announced via social media Friday that the Dagestani fighter will compete at Bellator 255 on...
Matt Mitrione vs. Tyrell Fortune Announced for Bellator 255
Bellator's return to action this April received a co-main event yesterday. Today, the promotion's debut on Showtime received a heavyweight showdown. In a battle of youth vs. experience, Tyrell Fortune (9-1, 1NC) will take on Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1NC) at...
Neiman Gracie vs. Jason Jackson Set As Bellator 255 Co-Main Event
A pair of top Bellator welterweights will collide in April. First reported by MMA Junkie, Neiman Gracie, and Jason 'The Ass-Kicking Machine' Jackson will fight Bellator 255 on April 2. It will be the first Bellator event of 2021. Cageside Press...
Bellator MMA to Add Ranking System Beginning in April of 2021
The fans were heard, and Bellator is set to debut their initial fighter rankings in the coming month. Bellator officials announced the news Thursday. A panel of 15 media members including Cageside Press' own Joe McDonagh will vote on a...
Bellator 255: Emmanuel Sanchez Understands Pitbull Trying to Stay Relevant with Holloway Callout
Emmanuel Sanchez finally gets to throw down with Patricio Pitbull again this April. That Bellator featherweight grand prix semifinal has been a long time coming. The tournament was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, of course. And when you consider that...
Bellator MMA Inks UK Broadcast Deal with BBC Sport
Bellator MMA's move to Showtime stateside isn't the only major move the promotion is making on the broadcast front. On Thursday, Bellator officials announced via press release that the promotion had inked a historic broadcast deal with BBC Sport. Under...
AJ McKee Prefers Fight with Emmanuel Sanchez for Bellator Featherweight Title
Undefeated Bellator contender AJ McKee (17-0) is already in the Bellator featherweight grand prix’s finals. He is in a very nice spot; however, he has to sit and wait. McKee does have an opponent in mind, though. On April 2,...