Bellator News
Nick Newell hopes to remain with Bellator
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2019
Lightweight Nick Newell hopes to remain with Bellator following a first-round submission win over Corey Browning on the Bellator 225 preliminary card. Newell was recently signed to a one-fight deal with Bellator after a failed stint on Dana White’s Contender Series. The congenital amputee fighter, who does not have a left hand, picked up a win on the regional circuit after the Contender Series and parlayed that into a one-fight deal with Bellator.
Matt Mitrione says mouthpiece was not cause of Bellator 225 knockout loss
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2019
Bellator heavyweight Matt Mitrione suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Sergei Kharitonov in the main event of Saturday night’s Bellator 225 card. But before the knockout happened, Mitrione was having trouble with his mouthpiece as it fell out of his mouth multiple times. The big blow came when Mitrione’s mouthpiece was knocked out by a Kharitonov punch early in the second round. He was clearly mentally shook by it and let his guard down, which allowed Kharitonov to land a vicious uppercut and then a knee which knocked Mitrione down. Kharitonov then finished Mitrione off with ground and pound before referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the fight.
Bellator 225 Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Bellator 225 is currently taking place from Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event is headlined by a heavyweight rematch featuring Matt Mitrione taking on Sergei Kharitonov.
Scott Coker interested in signing Cat Zingano
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
After a lengthy career in the UFC, Cat Zingano is now a free agent. The former title challenger parted ways with the Las Vegas based promotion earlier this month. From the sounds of it, she could soon have a new home in Bellator MMA.
Scott Coker updates on negotiations with Cris Cyborg
Natasha Hooper - August 23, 2019
The president of Bellator, Scott Coker, is making his loyalty to Cyborg known, as he claims she is the female GOAT. The former UFC featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg, is currently a free agent after being released from her UFC contract. Her last fight was a win against formerly undefeated fighter Felicia Spencer (7-1) at UFC 240. Her contract release signalled rising tensions between her and Dana White.
Scott Coker explains why Ryan Bader would beat Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2019
Bellator president, Scott Coker took a lot of flak for his recent tweet suggesting Ryan Bader is the best heavyweight in MMA right now. Most fans and analysts believe Stipe Miocic, who reclaimed the UFC’s heavyweight belt this past weekend in Anaheim, to be the current ‘baddest man on the planet’.
Mike Kimbel right where he wants to be as he prepares for Bellator 225
Mike Pendleton - August 22, 2019
Mike Kimbel is days away from another fight with Bellator MMA, and another fight in his home state of Connecticut, as he’s set to battle Chris Disonell at Bellator 225 this Saturday. Kimbel is currently 3-1 as a professional, with all of his fights occurring in the Bellator cage. His most recent fight was a split decision victory over Sebastian Ruiz inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Getting the opportunity to fight inside this world famous arena was a bucket list item for Kimbel. He’s glad to have checked it off his list, but he wasn’t happy with the split decision ruling.
Austin Vanderford wants 'marquee names' after Bellator 225
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2019
Austin Vanderford will return to the cage at Bellator 225 and will take on Joseph Creer. Both men are undefeated. When he makes the walk to the cage he will be fighting at middleweight for the first time. He decided to move up a division for a simple reason, but also notes a return to welterweight is not impossible.
Bellator boss not buying Stipe Miocic as world's best heavyweight
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019
When Stipe Miocic stopped Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 241, he not only reclaimed the UFC heavyweight title, but also his reputation as the top heavyweight in mixed martial arts. At least, that’s the widespread opinion. Not everybody is convinced.
WATCH | Kyoji Horiguchi gets shockingly knocked out in 68 seconds at RIZIN 18
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2019
RIZIN FF and Bellator bantamweight champion, Kyoji Horiguchi returned to the cage in the main event of RIZIN 18. There, the champ was taking Kai Asakura in a non-title bout.
Dillon Danis gives his respect to Nate Diaz for outstanding UFC 241 performance
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Outspoken Bellator star Dillon Danis took to social media to give his respect to Nate Diaz for his outstanding performance at UFC 241. Diaz outstruck and outwrestled Anthony Pettis en route to a unanimous decision win in the co-main event of the UFC’s blockbuster pay-per-view. After the event was over Danis went on Twitter to share a congratulatory message to his rival.
Bellator champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane claims Valentina Shevchenko is '100%' beatable
Mike Heck - August 12, 2019
While many believe that current UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko may be unbeatable at this point, Bellator women’s 125-pound champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane begs to differ. Shevchenko successfully defended her title against Liz Carmouche over the weekend in the main event of UFC Uruguay via unanimous decision in a fight that was never in question.