Report Reveals Bellator Has Released More Than 20 Fighters

A recent report from Jason Floyd has revealed Bellator has let go of over two-dozen fighters from contracts. The list of fighters no longer under contract with Bellator included 11 fighters who have lost on shows since the promotion's return due to the outbreak of COVID-19. This included Vinicius Zani, Shawn Bunch, Mike Kimbel, Ricky … Continue reading Report Reveals Bellator Has Released More Than 20 Fighters →

Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Live Coverage

Bellator's return has finally approached, with the American MMA promotion returning on Friday night with a seven-fight card from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Headlining the card is bantamweights Sergio Pettis and Ricky Bandejas. Follow this article along throughout the night for live updates. The article has the latest update at the … Continue reading Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Live Coverage →

Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Play-by-Play

This article is the play-by-play to accompany the live coverage being provided for Bellator 242. The live coverage article can be viewed here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (8:45PM EDT) (Youtube) Bout 1: Ras Hylton def. Rudy Schaffroth via Decision, Unanimous Bout 2: Raufeon Stots def. Cass Bell via Submission, Rear Naked Choke (RD 3, 1:24) … Continue reading Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Play-by-Play →

Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Preview

The return of MMA continues this weekend, as the second-largest MMA promotion in North America, Bellator MMA reboots their programming. The promotion has a plan in place to use the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, as their hub for events without a live audience. That hub is used for the first time on … Continue reading Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis Preview →

Ras Hylton Set To Face Rudy Schaffroth At Bellator 242

Bellator 242 will remain as seven fights as Ras Hylton has stepped in for Steve Mowry, facing Rudy Shaffroth in a heavyweight battle. It was first reported by Between Rounds Radio that the matchup will replace the previous heavyweight matchup on the show's preliminary card. Mowry, an undefeated heavyweight announced on Tuesday that he tested positive … Continue reading Ras Hylton Set To Face Rudy Schaffroth At Bellator 242 →

Bellator Unveils Seven-Fight Card For Bellator 242

Bellator announced their seven-fight card for Bellator 242 on Wednesday, which is set to happen on July 24th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA without a live crowd. The show is the promotion's second rendition of Bellator 242, as it's original date back in March was cancelled due to COVID-19. The main … Continue reading Bellator Unveils Seven-Fight Card For Bellator 242 →