Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader used his wrestling to put on a dominant showing against Cheick Kongo, defeating him via unanimous decision on Friday night. Bader's win headlined Bellator 280, which took place from the Accor Arena in Paris, France. All five rounds of Bader's fight were the same for him. He used every frame … Continue reading Ryan Bader Sweeps Scorecards In Rematch Against Cheick Kongo
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Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 Preview
Bellator will head back to Paris, France for the second time on Friday night with a heavyweight title fight atop the card. Meeting in a rematch, current Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader will face experienced French fighter Cheick Kongo. The fight is scheduled to headline a card from the Accor Arena. Here's a full preview … Continue reading Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 Preview
Melvin Manhoef Out of Bellator 280 Fight Against Yoel Romero, Replaced By Alex Polizzi
Yoel Romero won't be facing MMA veteran Melvin Manhoef next weekend. Manhoef has been pulled from his May 6th Bellator fight against Romero, per a report from Lars Van Soest of Redactie Telesport. Romero's now scheduled to face former LFA Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Polizzi instead. The new matchup is expected to take place in … Continue reading Melvin Manhoef Out of Bellator 280 Fight Against Yoel Romero, Replaced By Alex Polizzi
UFC Targeting Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa For France Debut In September
UFC's debut in Paris, France could come later this year with a heavyweight main event. Rumors are swirling that the promotion is targeting September 3rd for their debut in the French region. Reports from Al Zullino, Ariel Helwani and MMA Junkie have all confirmed that the promotion is attempting that date as the first time … Continue reading UFC Targeting Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa For France Debut In September
Bellator Roundup: 13 Fights Confirmed For St. Louis Card
The past week has been quite busy with changes in the Bellator schedule. The promotion has recently announced a new card for March and three big fights for their Paris, France show in May. This episode of the "Bellator Roundup" is here to cover it all. Bellator 274 Loses Light Heavyweight Fight This weekend's Bellator … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: 13 Fights Confirmed For St. Louis Card
Yoel Romero To Face Melvin Manhoef At May 6th Bellator Card In Paris
Yoel Romero will fight for his first Bellator victory later this year, facing fellow veteran Melvin Manhoef at the promotion's May 6th event. Their bout is set to be the co-main event of a card from the Accor Arena in Paris, France, per an announcement made Thursday. Romero, a former UFC title challenger, made his … Continue reading Yoel Romero To Face Melvin Manhoef At May 6th Bellator Card In Paris
Bellator Roundup: Three London Bouts Confirmed, Paris Event Announced
Bellator's ever-changing schedule received a few new fights this week along with a new show altogether. This week's Bellator Roundup will discuss the latest fights that have been set for "Bellator London," along with other news. Three Fights Join Bellator's Return To London Bellator's return to the SSE Arena in London, England now has more … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Three London Bouts Confirmed, Paris Event Announced
Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo 2 Booked For May 6th Bellator Event In Paris
Immediately after one fight, another challenge was placed in front of Ryan Bader. It was announced Saturday night that Bader will meet Cheick Kongo for the second time on May 6th, headlining a Bellator card from the Accor Arena in Paris, France. This announcement came right after Bader defended his Bellator Heavyweight Championship against Valentin … Continue reading Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo 2 Booked For May 6th Bellator Event In Paris
Michael Page Wins Bellator Main Event Over Ross Houston, Claims Canvas Caused New Gameplan
Michael "Venom" Page put on a controlling performance over Ross Houston to win via decision in the main event of Bellator 248. While Page worked his way to a unanimous decision, the fight lacked the flashy showmanship Page is known for, which came to the disapproval of the crowd at the Accor Arena in Paris, … Continue reading Michael Page Wins Bellator Main Event Over Ross Houston, Claims Canvas Caused New Gameplan
Bellator Announces Partnership With CBS Sports, Announces Three October Shows
Bellator MMA is set to move to the CBS Sports Network in October, holding three events on the channel within the month, per an announcement made by the promotion on Friday. The promotion's three-event lineup for October includes their debut in France, the return of featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and an event in Italy on … Continue reading Bellator Announces Partnership With CBS Sports, Announces Three October Shows
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