Tag: Bellator

Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Preview

Bellator will wrap up a doubleheader of events this weekend with a strong lineup on Saturday night. In the main event of Bellator 279, Cris Cyborg will look to continue her dominance at featherweight when facing Arlene Blencowe for the second time. But before then, Bellator will kick off their bantamweight grand prix with two … Continue reading Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Preview →

Bellator 278: Velasquez vs. Carmouche Live Coverage

Bellator will kick off the first night in a doubleheader on Friday night when they present eight bouts from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. In the main event, undefeated Bellator Flyweight Champion Juliana Velasquez will attempt to defend her belt for the second time when facing former UFC fighter Liz Carmouche. … Continue reading Bellator 278: Velasquez vs. Carmouche Live Coverage →

Bellator 278: Velasquez vs. Carmouche Preview

Bellator is scheduled to present a doubleheader of events this weekend from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. In the first of two nights, undefeated flyweight champ Juliana Velasquez will attempt to defend her belt against former UFC fighter Liz Carmouche. Along with that, Bellator will kick off its bantamweight tournament with … Continue reading Bellator 278: Velasquez vs. Carmouche Preview →

Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship

Patricio Pitbull avenged his loss to AJ McKee Jr. on Friday night, defeating him via unanimous decision to begin his third reign as Bellator Featherweight Champion. Pitbull's win headlined Bellator 277 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Pitbull's victory came through a competitive five-round fight that was mostly contested on the feet. … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull Takes Close Decision Over AJ McKee Jr. In Rematch, Regains Bellator Championship →

Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Elben Announced For June 24th Bellator Card

A previously reported fight between Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi and undefeated contender Johnny Eblen now has a date. The matchup between Mousasi and Eblen has been announced for a June 24th Bellator card at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Eblen will be putting his flawless pro record on the line when … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Elben Announced For June 24th Bellator Card →

Bellator Set For Return To Dublin In September

Bellator will hit Ireland twice in 2022. The promotion is expected to return to the 3Arena Dublin in Dublin, Ireland on September 23rd for an event, per an announcement made last week. The sole fight announced for the show thus far is a fight between veteran Benson Henderson and former title challenger Peter Queally. Queally … Continue reading Bellator Set For Return To Dublin In September →

Bellator Announce Play-Ins For Bantamweight Grand Prix

Some changes have been made to the Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix following the departure of two fighters from the bracket recently. It was reported last week that champion Sergio Pettis and James Gallagher had both withdrawn from the tournament. To determine who will replace their spots in the tournament, Bellator has made two "Wild Card" … Continue reading Bellator Announce Play-Ins For Bantamweight Grand Prix →

Yaroslav Amosov Out of Bellator Title Fight Against Michael Page, Replaced By Logan Storley

Bellator Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Amosov has been pulled from his upcoming title fight, per an announcement made by the promotion earlier this week. Amosov, who is Ukrainian, is departing the Bellator 281 lineup as he continues to defend his home country from ongoing attacks by Russia - something he has done since the invasion first … Continue reading Yaroslav Amosov Out of Bellator Title Fight Against Michael Page, Replaced By Logan Storley →

Juliana Velasquez vs. Liz Carmouche Booked For Bellator 278

Undefeated Bellator Flyweight Champion Juliana Velasquez is expected to face former UFC title challenger Liz Carmouche at Bellator 278 on April 22nd. News of the matchup was first confirmed by Nolan King of MMA Junkie on Monday. The event is expected to be the first night of a doubleheader from the promotion at the Neal … Continue reading Juliana Velasquez vs. Liz Carmouche Booked For Bellator 278 →