Bellator News
Julia Budd expresses interest in Gabi Garcia openweight title fight
Drake Riggs - February 6, 2019
When it comes to the world’s best 145-pound female athletes, a discussion cannot be had without mentioning the Bellator champion, Julia Budd. Budd is a true veteran of the sport who since her last loss in her fourth professional bout hasn’t looked back as she’s won 10 fights in a row (12-2 overall record).
Wanderlei Silva admits he is experiencing multiple concussion-like symptoms
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
Wanderlei Silva, one of the most ferocious fighters in MMA history, recently admitted that he experiences many of the symptoms of brain injury. The 51-fight veteran, who has been engaging in tooth-and-nail scraps for almost three decades, made this concerning admission in an interview with Brazilian website PVT.
Artem Lobov has received an offer from Bellator
Thomas Taylor - February 4, 2019
Conor McGregor training partner Artem Lobov is no longer under contract with the UFC, but his time as a fighter is far from over. After chasing potential fights with huge names like Paulie Malignaggi, Buakaw Banchamek, Saenchai and Amir Khan, he’s now closing in on a deal with Viacom-owned MMA powerhouse Bellator MMA.
Artem Lobov targets Paulie Malignaggi, Amir Khan, Saenchai, Buakaw, and Bellator fighters
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019
Artem Lobov is no longer a UFC fighter, but his days as a pugilist are far from over. Ever since his departure from the UFC was first reported by Oscar Willis of The Mac Life, Lobov has been campaigning for opportunities outside the Octagon — and he’s shooting for the stars.
Dillon Danis now wants to fight Soulja Boy and Jake Paul
Tom Taylor - February 3, 2019
No celebrity is safe from Dillon Danis. Earlier this week, the Conor McGregor stablemate responded to some recent comments from Steven Seagal by challenging the 66-year-old actor to a fight in the Bellator MMA cage.
Dillon Danis trashes Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team of 'proper p***ies'
Tom Taylor - February 3, 2019
Shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor by rear-naked choke in the main event of UFC 229 in October, he leapt over the side of the Octagon and dive bombed McGregor’s friend and training partner Dillon Danis. Ever since, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dillon Danis have had plenty to say about each other on social media.
Scott Coker has more cross-promotional fights planned beyond RIZIN 15
Drake Riggs - February 1, 2019
The partnership between RIZIN and Bellator continues to be a fruitful one as RIZIN 15 will provide us with yet another cross-promotional title bout. The two promotions have already had fighters fight between each other in the past, but it wasn’t until RIZIN 14 when things got very interesting.
Jon Jones shares some advice for Aaron Pico
Tom Taylor - February 1, 2019
Bellator featherweight contender Aaron Pico is arguably the most hyped prospect in mixed martial arts since reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones was on the come-up. In his last fight, however, Pico found himself face-down on the canvas after getting a little too aggressive against the fearsome Henry Corrales. Speaking to MMA Fighting’s Marc Raimondi after the UFC 235 press conference on Thursday, Jon Jones shared a piece of advance for Aaron Pico.
Bellator 214 sets new records in viewership
Drake Riggs - January 31, 2019
Bellator 214 marked the promotion’s first event of the new year and boy did it deliver. A new champion was crowned, and new stars were potentially born. In the main event, the year-long Bellator heavyweight Grand Prix title tournament came to its conclusion as Fedor Emelianenko and Ryan Bader fought for the vacant title.
Paige VanZant's husband Austin Vanderford makes Bellator debut Feb. 15
James Lynch - January 31, 2019
“Mr. VanZant” Austin Vanderford finally has a date set for his Bellator debut. The 28-year-old is the husband of UFC flyweight Paige VanZant and will be making his promotional debut on Feb. 15 at Bellator 215. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was the first to break the news that “AK47” will be facing Cody Jones on the card.
Chael Sonnen shares interesting take on Jon Jones drug testing situation
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2019
Three-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator star Chael Sonnen has some interesting views on Jon Jones’ recent drug testing drama. Throughout this recent drama, Jones has maintained that he never knowingly ingested banned substances. Sonnen believes that’s only half true. In his eyes, Jon Jones has probably not intentionally ingested recently — but he certainly has previously.
Coach Freddie Roach Reacts To Aaron Pico's Bellator 214 Loss
James Lynch - January 29, 2019
Many critics are quick to write off Bellator featherweight prospect Aaron Pico following his upset loss to Henry Corrales at Bellator 214. But don’t count famed boxing coach Freddie Roach as one of them. Roach worked with Pico leading up to his Bellator 214 co-main event matchup and is the former boxing coach to superstar Manny Pacquiao. Speaking with Fightful MMA, Roach says it was just simple mistakes that lead to Pico’s knockout loss.