Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time on Friday night, going five rounds against Corey Anderson to win via unanimous decision and earn a prize of $1 million. Nemkov's victory headlined Bellator 288 from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Nemkov used his sharp stand-up skills to out-land Anderson … Continue reading Vadim Nemkov Shuts Down Corey Anderson In Rematch, Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
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Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview
There was no true winner after Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson met for the first time. A no-contest result to their Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship fight meant nobody was crowned the winner of the promotion's eight-man 205-pound bracket, and neither fighter got to walk away with a $1 million grand prize. This weekend looks to … Continue reading Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview
Patricky Pitbull To Defend Lightweight Bellator Belt Against Usman Nurmagomedov
Patricky Pitbull's first defense of his Bellator Lightweight Championship is back on the schedule. Pitbull is expected to face undefeated contender Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 288 on November 18th, as first reported by MMA Fight Universe. The bout is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. The booking gives Pitbull … Continue reading Patricky Pitbull To Defend Lightweight Bellator Belt Against Usman Nurmagomedov
Jason Jackson Wins First Bellator Main Event, Hands Douglas Lima Fourth Consecutive Loss
Jason Jackson kept his welterweight winning streak alive this weekend, picking up a one-sided unanimous decision victory over former titleholder Douglas Lima. Jackson's win headlined Bellator 283 from the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Jackson used his wrestling to earn rounds against Lima, taking him down without much resistance numerous times … Continue reading Jason Jackson Wins First Bellator Main Event, Hands Douglas Lima Fourth Consecutive Loss
Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson Preview
Jason Jackson will get his first-ever Bellator main event appearance on Friday night, facing former champion Douglas Lima in a five-round welterweight bout. The fight, which is headlining Bellator 283 from the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, Washington, USA, gives Jackson a chance to potentially secure a title fight at a later date. … Continue reading Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson Preview
Patricky Pitbull vs. Sidney Outlaw Set For Bellator 283 Main Event
Bellator Lightweight Champion Patricky Pitbull will get the first chance to defend his belt next month, facing Sidney Outlaw in the main event of a card. Pitbull and Outlaw are scheduled to headline Bellator 283, which is set for July 22nd at the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The fight was … Continue reading Patricky Pitbull vs. Sidney Outlaw Set For Bellator 283 Main Event
Undefeated Bellator Prospect Usman Nurmagomedov Detained Following Allegedly Running Over Police Officer With Vehicle
Undefeated Bellator fighter Usman Nurmagomedov was reportedly been taken into custody Thursday after allegedly running over a police officer with a vehicle. Russian media outlet TASS first reported on the arrest. Nurmagomedov was detained along with Kamal Idrisov after an alleged incident at Kaspiysk Airport in Moscow, Russia. A report from local investigators alleges that … Continue reading Undefeated Bellator Prospect Usman Nurmagomedov Detained Following Allegedly Running Over Police Officer With Vehicle
Fedor Emelianenko Secures Walk-Off KO In Return, Defeats Timothy Johnson At Bellator 269
Fedor Emelainenko scored a walk-off stoppage win in his return fight on Saturday, stopping Timothy Johnson in the first-round with a series of hooks. Emelanenko's win came in front of his home country at the VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia. The bout headlined Bellator 269 on Saturday night. Emelianenko dropped Johnson with a strong three-punch … Continue reading Fedor Emelianenko Secures Walk-Off KO In Return, Defeats Timothy Johnson At Bellator 269
Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson Preview
Bellator will make their debut in Russia this weekend, and they will do so with one of the country's most notable MMA fighters. Fedor Emelianenko will make his return on Saturday, facing Timothy Johnson in the main event of Bellator 269 from the VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia. Here's a preview of the entire evening. … Continue reading Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson Preview
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee Live Coverage
The culmination of a lengthy 16-man featherweight tournament will finally happen at Bellator 263 on Saturday, as Bellator Featherweight Champion Patricio Pitbull will face undefeated contender AJ McKee Jr. The fight headlines an 11-fight card that is set to take place at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for … Continue reading Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee Live Coverage
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