Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter Weigh-In Results
You'd be forgiven for not realizing how good the Bellator 264 main card really is. Of course there's the middleweight title fight in the main event. Gegard Mousasi, one of the most decorated 185lb fighters in any promotion, takes on...
Bellator 264: Gegard Mousasi Open to Boxing Paul Brothers
Gegard Mousasi enters Bellator 264 with a tough task ahead of him: John Salter. Salter may not have a lot of flash, or trash talk, but his steady ascent through the middleweight division has brought him to a title shot...
Bellator’s Anthony Johnson Mentally Prepared for War Against “Animal” Nemkov
Los Angeles, CA — Anthony Johnson is preparing to go to war against light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov later this year. "Rumble" is also extremely happy that the light heavyweight grand prix semifinal finally has a date. That would be...
Fedor to Meet Tim Johnson in Bellator Moscow Main Event
The next opponent for the legendary Fedor Emelianenko is set. On Thursday, Bellator MMA officials announced via social media that "The Last Emperor" would be facing Tim Johnson this fall. The fight will serve as the main event of Bellator...
Bellator 263: Georgi Karakhanyan on Trash Talk, Title Shot, And What’s Next
Los Angeles, CA — Bellator 263's Georgi Karakhanyan believes his submission game is on another level. He might be known as "Insane" to MMA fans, but Karakhanyan isn't wrong about his submission prowess. His arm-triangle choke victory over Kiefer Crosbie...
Bellator 263: Khasan Magomedsharipov Not Feeling Pressure Despite Comparisons to Brother
Los Angeles, CA — Khasan Magomedsharipov, the younger brother of UFC star Zabit, made his Bellator debut on Saturday, picking up a win over Jonathan Quiroz. The 20-year old featherweight improved to 6-0 with TKO victory, putting on a very...
Goiti Yamauchi Says Bellator 263 Fight Was to Prove “I’m a Different Guy Now”
Los Angeles, CA — In a veteran vs. prospect, BJJ artist vs. wrestler match-up at Bellator 263, Goiti Yamauchi surprised many be earning just the second knockout win of his career. Noted for a wide array of submissions, the stand-up...
Bellator 263: Brian Moore Wants Spot on Bellator Dublin Card in November
Los Angeles, CA — SBG Ireland's Brian Moore went through multiple opponents before getting in the cage with Jordan "I'm Gonna" Winski at Bellator 263. Winski did not, in fact, win the bout. Rather, Moore earned his third straight victory...
Bellator 263: Gadzhi Rabadanov Surprised, Happy to Get American Fan Support
Los Angeles, CA — Somewhat unexpectedly, Dagestani fighter Gadzhi Rabadanov had the crowd behind him at Bellator 263 on Saturday. Especially when he landed a crushing knockout blow on opponent Daniel Carey. The support from American fans caught Rabadanov (16-4-2) off...
Vitaly Minakov to Face Tyrell Fortune at Bellator Moscow
Former Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov will compete for the first time in over two years at October's Bellator Moscow card. There, he'll take on rising heavyweight prospect Tyrell Fortune. Promotion president Scott Coker announced the news during a...