Bellator fighter Derek Anderson has been given a six-month suspension by the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation after claiming he suffered medical issues that were not claimed on his pre-fight paperwork. The suspension was first reported by Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting. The penalty was issued to Anderson after he claimed in an Instagram … Continue reading Derek Anderson Given Six-Month Suspension Due To Medical Form Failure
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Bellator Fighter Anthony Johnson Charged With Identity Theft, Illegal Use of Credit Card
Bellator fighter Anthony Johnson was arrested on Saturday in relation to the alleged use of a stolen credit card. A report from Zak Failla of the Greenwich Daily Voice details that Johnson was arrested and charged with allegedly paying for a round-trip from Newark, New Jersey, USA, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida with someone else's credit … Continue reading Bellator Fighter Anthony Johnson Charged With Identity Theft, Illegal Use of Credit Card
Timothy Johnson To Face Valentin Moldavsky For Vacant Interim Bellator Heavyweight Belt on June 25th
Bellator will introduce an interim heavyweight belt in a June 25th fight between Timothy Johnson and Valentin Moldavsky, as announced Friday. The matchup is set to headline Bellator 261, which will take place behind closed doors at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. The interim championship allows Bellator's heavyweight division the chance to … Continue reading Timothy Johnson To Face Valentin Moldavsky For Vacant Interim Bellator Heavyweight Belt on June 25th
Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis Live Coverage
Juan Archuleta has the chance to defend his Bellator Bantamweight Championship for the first time on Friday night when facing Sergio Pettis. His title fight headlines Bellator 258, which is set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the show. A full … Continue reading Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis Live Coverage
Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis Preview
Bellator Bantamweight Champion Juan Archuleta put together a strong five-round performance to defeat Patchy Mix and earn the belt last year. Now, Archuleta enters the Bellator cage in the hopes of defending his title for the first time. He faces Sergio Pettis, who is getting the title fight after two wins in the promotion. The … Continue reading Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis Preview
Bellator Roundup: Three Last-Minute Changes Made To Bellator 258
Bellator's May 7th card has received three last-minute changes, including a new entrant into the promotion's Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. The new matches are set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Johnson Gets New Grand Prix Opponent Anthony Johnson's Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix fight will stay on the card, … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Three Last-Minute Changes Made To Bellator 258
Yoel Romero Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Bout Against Anthony Johnson
Yoel Romero has been removed from Bellator's bracket after failing a pre-fight medical test. Yoel Romero has been removed from his upcoming Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix bout against Anthony Johnson after not clearing a pre-fight medical test. Bellator announced the cancelled bout on Thursday night, stating that they are currently in the search for … Continue reading Yoel Romero Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Bout Against Anthony Johnson
Costello van Steenis Out of Bellator 258 Bout Against Lorenz Larkin
Costello van Steenis has been forced out of his May 7th Bellator fight against Lorenz Larkin due to injury, per a report from Splinta Jackson of Dutch Fight Network. The fight was set to take place during the preliminary card of Bellator 258 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Bellator is currently … Continue reading Costello van Steenis Out of Bellator 258 Bout Against Lorenz Larkin
Darrion Caldwell To Rematch Leandro Higo In Return To Bantamweight At Bellator 259
Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Darrion Caldwell will move back down to the 135-pound division to rematch Leandro Higo on May 21st, per a report from Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting. The matchup joins a card that is set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Caldwell's first meeting against Higo … Continue reading Darrion Caldwell To Rematch Leandro Higo In Return To Bantamweight At Bellator 259
Bellator Roundup: May/June Lineup Sees Numerous Changes
Bellator's three upcoming cards in the months of May and June have received numerous changes as of late. The shows have mostly gotten new bouts to their lineups, although some previously reported bouts have also changed or been cancelled. All of Bellator's upcoming cards are set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: May/June Lineup Sees Numerous Changes