Cageside Press

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sergei Kharitonov ended the main event at Bellator 225 with some crushing blows, but not before Matt Mitrione struggled to hang on to his mouthpiece, losing it no less than four times during the fight. This time, there would be...

Proving his struggles against Cheick Kongo earlier this year were an aberration, Vitaly Minakov wasted no time finishing off Timothy Johnson at Bellator 225. Vitaly Minakov vs. Timothy Johnson was not the co-main event fans expected at Bellator 225. It...

After dropping two straight fights to champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and top contender Juliana Velasquez, Alejandra Lara made a statement at Bellator 225 on Saturday against Taylor Turner. Former Bellator women's flyweight title challenger Alejandra Lara returned to action at Bellator...

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...

Yaroslav Amosov pulled off a first at Bellator 225, becoming the only person to have submitted Caveman Rickels in his professional career. Bellator OG David Rickels returned to action Saturday night at Bellator 225 in Connecticut, with a dangerous assignment:...

After a bit of a slow start, Tyrell Fortune exploded in the second round of his heavyweight fight with Rudy Schaffroth at Bellator 225, finishing via submission. Rudy Schaffroth asked for the fight, and Tyrell Fortune answered the call. That's...