Rory MacDonald Says Family Life, Injury Resulted in Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix Delay
Many had hoped Bellator's welterweight grand prix would wrap up within a year, but injuries and family life prevented Rory MacDonald from accepting a fight before October. Bridgeport, CT — While Bellator MMA was in Connecticut over the weekend for...
Bellator 225: Nick Newell Calls Saturday’s Win Biggest of His Career
Nick Newell had an incredibly meaningful win at Bellator 225. Not only was the first-round stoppage his first fight in a big promotion, but it also took place in his home state of Connecticut. Bridgeport, CT - Nick Newell was...
Bellator 225: Ricky Bandejas Can’t Wait to Have Confidence in His Hands
Ricky Bandejas snapped a two-fight losing streak in a big way with an 81-second knockout at Bellator 225, and he still believes there's more to come with his striking. Bridgeport, CT - Ricky Bandejas went through the gauntlet since joining...
Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 Photo Highlights
With a 100% finish rate through fourteen fights, Bellator 225 was one of the best cards of the year so far. Bellator 225 delivered something completely unexpected on Saturday night in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The promotion's first trip outside tribal land...
Bellator 225: Short Notice Opponent Switch Worked in Vitaly Minakov’s Favor
A short notice change of opponents actually worked in Vitaly Minakov's favor at Bellator 225. Bridgeport, CT — If there were any questions about Vitaly Minkaov following his February loss to Cheick Kongo, they were answered Saturday night at Bellator...
Bellator 225: Sergei Kharitonov Focused on Title Fight Following Mitrione Win
A man of few words, Sergei Kharitonov has just one goal in mind following his Bellator 225 win over Matt Mitrione: a title fight. Bridgeport, CT — Sergei Kharitonov got his revenge on Saturday. While his relationship with Matt Mitrione...
Bellator 225: Alejandra Lara’s Love for Planet Something That Comes From Within
When Alejandra Lara used her body to deliver a message around the globe this week, about the threats the Amazon rain forests are facing, it was something that came from within — and came with the belief that all...
Bellator 225: Austin Vanderford Ready to Make the Jump After Stoppage Win
Austin Vanderford continued his undefeated run at Bellator 225 with a stoppage win after 10 minutes of action. Bridgeport, CT - Austin Vanderford utilized his wrestling to get by Joseph Creer, forcing a doctor's stoppage at the end of the...
Bellator 225: Fresh Off Fastest Submission, Aviv Gozali Ready to Break More Records
Aviv Gozali had a picture-perfect fight at Bellator 225, immediately rolling for a heel hook and getting it in just 11 seconds to set the promotion's record for the fastest submission. Bridgeport, CT - Aviv Gozali could not have asked...
Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 Preliminary Card Live Stream and Results
Bellator 225 featured a stacked undercard featuring the promotional debut of Nick Newell, plus appearances by Tim Johnson, Mike Kimbel, Khonry Gracie, Austin Vanderford and more! Bellator MMA was back in action, back in Connecticut, and back to pairing up...
