Tag: Raufeon Stots

The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees

2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees →

Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match

Raufeon Stots earned his spot in Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix finals on Friday night, overcoming Danny Sabatello in a five-round grudge match to walk away with a split decision victory. Stots' victory headlined Bellator 289 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Stots walked away with the decision win after a contest that … Continue reading Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match →

Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Live Coverage

Bellator has a strong lineup of fights scheduled on Saturday night to close out their doubleheader of events at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. In the main event, Bellator Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg will look to continue her dominance when she faces Arlene Blencowe for the second time. Follow along throughout … Continue reading Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Live Coverage →

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 Announces Eight-Man Bantamweight Grand Prix For 2022

Bellator will host an eight-man tournament at bantamweight next year, with the winner exiting as a champion and a millionaire. The promotion announced the new grand prix on Friday night at Bellator 272 in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. The bracket is set to include Magomed Magomedov, James Gallagher, Leandro Higo, Patchy Mix, Raufeon Stots and Juan … Continue reading Bellator Announces Eight-Man Bantamweight Grand Prix For 2022 →

Gegard Mousasi Counters John Salter’s Wrestling, Stops Him In The Third Round With Strikes To Defend Middleweight Bellator Championship

Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi was able to adapt against and eventually neutralize the wrestling skills of John Salter to defend his belt for the first time in his current title run. Mousasi earned a third-round stoppage win against Salter in the title fight, taking him out with ground and pound. The win for Mousasi … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi Counters John Salter’s Wrestling, Stops Him In The Third Round With Strikes To Defend Middleweight Bellator Championship →

Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter Preview

Gegard Mousasi reclaimed the Bellator Middleweight Championship last year with a win against Douglas Lima. Now on his second stint with the belt, Mousasi will look to defend it for the first time when fighting John Salter in the main event of Friday's Bellator show. The fight headlines an eight-bout card from the Mohegan Sun … Continue reading Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter Preview →

Bellator Roundup: July 31st Card Gets Late Changes, Numerous Fights Join August Show

Bellator's recent schedule of shows has received numerous changes as of late, including some fights that are set to play out later this week. This issue of the Bellator Roundup will cover all of the recent changes within the promotion. Two Last-Minute Bouts Join Bellator 263 A pair of new matchups have recently joined the … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: July 31st Card Gets Late Changes, Numerous Fights Join August Show →

Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August

Bellator's July 31st card has seen many recent changes as of late, having gained two bouts while losing two others. Also, the promotion is eyeing an event in South Dakota next month. This issue of the Bellator Roundup will break it all down. Bellator 263 Loses Two Fights, Gains Two With just over a week … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August →