Tag: Bellator

Phil Davis Earns Split Decision Win Over Former UFC Title Challenger, Bellator Newcomer Yoel Romero

Phil Davis spoiled the Bellator debut of former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero on Saturday night, putting together a well-rounded performance to take a split decision win (30-27 Davis, 29-28 Romero & 30-26 Davis). The matchup headlined Bellator 266 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Romero had a notably slow start to … Continue reading Phil Davis Earns Split Decision Win Over Former UFC Title Challenger, Bellator Newcomer Yoel Romero →

Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas

Former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson has withdrawn from his Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout against Vadim Nemkov. Replacing him will be tournament alternate Julius Anglickas, per an announcement made during the Bellator 266 broadcast on Saturday night. The title fight is expected to take place at Bellator 268 on October 16th at the Footprint … Continue reading Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas →

RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi Signs With Bellator

RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi has signed a contract with Bellator, per an announcement made Thursday night. The deal gives Horiguchi the chance to attempt a second reign as Bellator Bantamweight Champion. "I can’t wait to see him compete in our stacked bantamweight division," said Bellator President Scott Coker via Twitter. Horiguchi became Bellator's 135-pound … Continue reading RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi Signs With Bellator →

James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix To Headline Bellator’s Return To Ireland In October

Ireland's own James Gallagher will headline Bellator's return to the country on November 5th. He will face former title challenger Patchy Mix in a three-round main event, per a press release sent out by the promotion Tuesday. The bantamweight showdown headlines Bellator 270, which is set to take place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. … Continue reading James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix To Headline Bellator’s Return To Ireland In October →

Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Live Coverage

Veteran heavyweight fighters Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov will clash in the main event of Bellator's event on Friday night. They'll headline Bellator 265, which is set to take place at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the event. A full preview of … Continue reading Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Live Coverage →

Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Preview

Veteran heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov will be the focus on Friday evening when they will headline a Bellator card from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The fight sits atop a nine-bout card that includes four matchups airing on Showtime. Here's a preview of what's to come. Click here to … Continue reading Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Preview →

Jay Jay Wilson Misses Featherweight Limit By Four Pounds, Gets Removed From Bellator 265 Co-Main Event

Bellator's August 20th card lost their co-main event on Thursday, as undefeated featherweight prospect Jay Jay Wilson missed weight for his fight by over four pounds. Wilson was scheduled to face Adam Borics in the co-main event of Bellator 265. The bout was a matchup between two of the biggest 145-pound fighters in the promotion, … Continue reading Jay Jay Wilson Misses Featherweight Limit By Four Pounds, Gets Removed From Bellator 265 Co-Main Event →

Bellator 265 Loses Two Fights, One Due To COVID-19

Bellator's August 20th card has been limited to 10 bouts in total after two matchups were removed from the lineup. The scheduled matchups were set to take place at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The return of Baby Slice won't happen this weekend, as his bout against Cody Lincoln has been … Continue reading Bellator 265 Loses Two Fights, One Due To COVID-19 →