Bellator News
Bellator London Results: Michael Venom Page KO's Giovanni Melillo (Video)
Natasha Hooper - November 23, 2019
Tonight in the main event of Bellator London, Michael “Venom” Page faced off against new Bellator talent, Giovanni Melillo. Michael “Venom” Page is known for his unorthodox fighting style and striking speciality. His show-stopping performances have served him well, having accomplished a 15-1 fighting record. His only professional loss came at the hands of Bellator welterweight champion, Douglas Lima, which ejected him from the Bellator welterweight Grand Prix.
Bellator London Results: Fabian Edwards defeats Mike Shipman (Highlights)
Natasha Hooper - November 23, 2019
Tonight in the Blockbuster Bellator London event, 26-year old Fabian Edwards collided against Michael Shipman in the co-main event. The middleweight prospect is the younger brother of UFC welterweight, Leon Edwards He is currently undefeated, having joined the promotional company earlier this year to take on Lee Chadwick. “The Assassin” secured a unanimous decision win, and later went on to beat Falco Neto and Jonathan Bosuku.
Josh Thomson previews Bellator London
Natasha Hooper - November 22, 2019
MMA analyst and fighting veteran, Josh Thomson discusses his predictions for this Saturday’s blockbuster Bellator London event with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper. During the interview, Thomson also explained why UFC President Dana White is scared of engaging in a cross-promotion fight and who he believes would win in Bellator vs UFC showdown.
Josh Thomson taunts UFC President Dana White: ”Don’t be scared homie”
Natasha Hooper - November 22, 2019
Josh Thomson explains why UFC President Dana White is afraid of cross-promotional fights. During Thomson’s recent interview with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper, the former Strikeforce lightweight Champion compared Bellator fighters to the top-ranked UFC welterweights. He said:
VIDEO | Fabian Edwards and Michael Shipman get into altercation at Bellator London weigh-ins
Natasha Hooper - November 22, 2019
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5K3NnEgGnK/ Fabian Edwards and Mike Shipman are taking the fight outside the cage as the middleweight fighters got into an altercation at the Bellator London weigh-ins.
James Gallagher says he punched Mike Kimbel in backstage altercation, explains why
Tom Taylor - November 21, 2019
This morning, Bellator bantamweight prospects James Gallagher and Mike Kimbel came to blows backstage at Bellator London media day. Speaking to MMA Junkie shortly thereafter, Gallagher gave his take on how this chaotic scene was sparked.
Chael Sonnen rips into Tito Ortiz ahead of Combate Americas fight
Tom Taylor - November 21, 2019
Tito Ortiz is currently gearing up for a Combate Americas fight with Alberto El Patron, but that hasn’t stopped him from bad-mouthing his former rival Chael Sonnen. Ortiz shared his disdain for Sonnen on The Rich Eisen Show.
Cris Cyborg vs. Julia Budd betting odds released
Adam Martin - November 21, 2019
The opening betting odds have been released for the main event of Bellator Los Angeles between Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd and challenger Cris Cyborg. The online sportsbooks William Hill released the odds for Cyborg vs. Budd. Check them out below, courtesy of BestFightOdds.com.
VIDEO | James Gallagher, Mike Kimbel nearly brawl ahead of Bellator London
Tom Taylor - November 21, 2019
Chaos briefly broke loose ahead of Saturday’s Bellator London card, as rising bantamweight stars James Gallagher and Mike Kimbel nearly brawled backstage on media day. Luckily, the pair were separated by others nearby — including Bellator welterweight star Michael “Venom” Page, who battles short-notice replacement Gianni Melillo in the Bellator London main event.
Dillon Danis targeted for next fight at Bellator Los Angeles
Adam Martin - November 20, 2019
According to a new report, Bellator star Dillon Danis is likely to take on Ian Butler at the Bellator Los Angeles event in January. Amy Kaplan of FanSided reported Tuesday that Danis is being targeted for the fight against Butler at Bellator LA, which takes place January 25, 2020, at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The main event of the card will see Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd put her title on the line when she takes on former UFC and Strikeforce champion Cris Cyborg.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg strips down for new photo shoot
Tom Taylor - November 20, 2019
Former UFC featherweight champ Cris Cyborg recently stripped down for a photo shoot with Larissa Reis. See the first photo from this shoot below:
Michael Page felt he was 'dominating' Douglas Lima, eyes rematch
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2019
Michael Page has only suffered one loss in his professional career and it came at the hands of current Bellator welterweight champion, Douglas Lima. Page and Lima fought in the semi-finals of the welterweight grand prix where Lima won the bout by knockout. Yet, the Englishman in Page believes he was having a ton of success up until he got caught. So, he remains confident that he can beat the champion.