Tag: Bellator

Bellator Aiming To Book Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen For June

Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi already has his next challenge lined up. The promotion is currently looking to book their veteran champ against undefeated contender Johnny Eblen, per a report from Ariel Helwani on Tuesday. While a specific date for the fight hasn't been set, the matchup is reportedly being targeted for June. Eblen has … Continue reading Bellator Aiming To Book Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen For June →

Sergio Pettis, James Gallagher Out of Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix

Bellator's upcoming bantamweight tournament has taken two big hits. Current champ Sergio Pettis has withdrawn from the tournament, along with Irish fan-favorite James Gallagher. Pettis' withdrawal from the tournament was first reported Tuesday by Brent Brookhouse of CBS Sports. Pettis was booked to meet Raufeon Stots at Bellator 279 on April 23rd. He will now … Continue reading Sergio Pettis, James Gallagher Out of Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix →

Adam Borics Prevails In Five-Round Shootout Against Mads Burnell At Bellator 276

Adam Borics secured his status as one of the top featherweights in Bellator on Saturday night, going five rounds against Mads Burnell for a unanimous decision victory. The fight headlined Bellator 276 from The Family Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The victory for Borics came through a close stand-up battle through all five rounds. … Continue reading Adam Borics Prevails In Five-Round Shootout Against Mads Burnell At Bellator 276 →

Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi

This weekend's Bellator event is scheduled to proceed as 11 bouts in total following the loss of a prelim fight. A lightweight bout between veteran fighters Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi has been removed from Saturday's prelims, per a report from John Morgan of The Underground. The fight was scheduled to take place at The … Continue reading Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi →

Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg

Bellator's return to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is set. The promotion is expected to do a two-night event series next month, holding shows on April 22nd and 23rd at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, per Christian Shimabuku of KHON. While nothing has been reported about the first card - Bellator 278 - yet, many high-profile bouts … Continue reading Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg →

Gegard Mousasi Hands Austin Vanderford First Loss With Quick Performance In Bellator Title Fight

Gegard Mousasi had a fast win over undefeated title challenger Austin Vanderford, stopping him in the second minute of their fight to defend his Bellator Middleweight Championship. The fight headlined Bellator 275, which took place Friday at the 3Arena Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Mousasi had much better striking during the short battle between the middleweights. … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi Hands Austin Vanderford First Loss With Quick Performance In Bellator Title Fight →

Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford Preview

Austin Vanderford's climb up the Bellator middleweight division will reach its peak on Friday night, as he will challenge current champ Gegard Mousasi in the main event of a card from the 3Arena Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Here's a preview of that fight, along with the entire 13-fight card set for the event. Click here … Continue reading Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford Preview →

Adam Piccolotti Handed Suspension By Athletic Commission After Footage of Weight Cut Emerges

Bellator fighter Adam Piccolotti has been given a four-to-six month suspension by the Association of Boxing Commission (ABC) after disturbing footage of a recent weight cut emerged, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Piccolotti recently posted footage of him during the weight cut he underwent last week ahead of a lightweight fight against Georgi Karakhanyan. … Continue reading Adam Piccolotti Handed Suspension By Athletic Commission After Footage of Weight Cut Emerges →

Logan Storley Prevails Over Neiman Gracie In Striking Battle At Bellator 274

Logan Storley prevailed in a five-round stand-up battle against Neiman Gracie, defeating him via unanimous decision on Saturday night (48-47, 50-45 & 49-46). Their fight headlined Bellator 274, which took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Storley gained an early lead on Gracie, out-landing him in the opening rounds of their … Continue reading Logan Storley Prevails Over Neiman Gracie In Striking Battle At Bellator 274 →