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Robin Van Roosmalen

Robin van Roosmalen Misses Weight, Off Bellator 232

After blowing weight by a full weight class, Robin van Roosmalen's promotional debut at Bellator 232 has been cancelled. There's missing weight, and then there's coming in at the next weight class up. Robin van Roosmalen (2-0), a kickboxing champ...
Bellator 231 Main Event

Bellator 231 – Mir vs. Nelson: Main Card Staff Picks

Bellator 231 is the first of two events for the promotion this weekend, and Cageside Press has its picks set for the Friday card. The Bellator 231 main event is a rematch of a fight way back in 2011 between...
Ed Ruth

Bellator 231: Ed Ruth Views Grand Prix Loss as a Learning Opportunity

Bellator 231 welterweight standout Ed Ruth is looking to become the best in the world despite a recent setback. Ed Ruth entered the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix as a trendy dark horse to win the tournament but didn't live up...
Karl Albrektsson

Bellator 231: After “Oh Sh*t!” Moment, Karl Albrektsson Realized He Had Nothing to Lose...

Fighting ex-champ Phil Davis in the co-main event of Bellator 231, Karl Albrektsson has nothing to lose — and lots to gain. A veteran of RIZIN FF, Karl Albrektsson arrives in Bellator this Friday at Bellator 231, with a dangerous...
Douglas Lima

Bellator 232: Douglas Lima Thankful He Lost First Fight Against Rory MacDonald

Learning so much from the biggest loss of his career has made Bellator 232's Douglas Lima thankful for losing his first fight against Rory MacDonald. When Douglas Lima faces Rory MacDonald in the finale of the welterweight grand prix at...
Sergio Pettis

Sergio Pettis Exits UFC for Bellator MMA: Report

Sergio Pettis is headed to Bellator MMA, parting ways with the UFC after testing free agency. After some widely publicized contract negotiations, Sergio Pettis has opted to part ways with the UFC. Pettis fought out his contract at UFC Mexico...
Nick Newell

Bellator 232: Nick Newell Always Feels Like He’s Fighting For His Job

When Nick Newell steps into the cage this Saturday at Bellator 232, he'll still feel like he's fighting for his job — because he always does. Nick Newell takes on Manny Muro at Bellator 232, his first fight for the...
Ed Ruth Bellator MMA

Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Bellator’s Kids Are Alright

This week's MMA Prospect Report puts the focus on back-to-back Bellator cards, with a couple of key names in action. Ed Ruth. Steve Mowry. Mandel Nallo. Patrick Mix. These kids are alright. Well, maybe it's a stretch to call some...
Robin van Roosmalen

Bellator 232’s Robin van Roosmalen: “If Bellator Wants to Let Me Fight with Rizin...

Standout kickboxer Robin van Roosmalen returns to the cage this Saturday at Bellator 232, and is focused solely on MMA for the time being. Dutch kickboxer Robin van Roosmalen has been readying himself for his return to MMA and his...
Sergei Kharitonov vs. Roy Nelson

Bellator 231’s Roy Nelson: At 43, Title Still the Goal, But Rampage Fight Is...

Heading into his Bellator 231 rematch with Frank Mir, a world title remains the goal for Roy Nelson. But 'Big Country' would love a shot at Rampage Jackson as well. Roy Nelson (23–17) is finally getting something the heavyweight veteran...

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It's that time of year again: the UFC has wrapped up for the season, and it's time to look to the future and what's...