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CHAEL SONNEN LEAVES UFC FOR BELLATOR

  CHAEL SONNEN LEAVES UFC FOR BELLATOR Los Angeles, (September 15th, 2016)– In a huge surprise, Chael Sonnen has signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA after the UFC recently granted him his release. Terms of the release or the new deal were not immediately available. Sonnen, 39, (29-14-1) professional record, however, he has not […]

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BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160’

  BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160’   NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE AUGUST 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.     SANTA MONICA, CALIF (July, 16) – Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound […]

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Statement From Bellator President Scott Coker About Jordan Parsons Death & Family Donation Link

Statement From Bellator President Scott Coker About Jordan Parsons & Donation Link “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons. Jordan was an exceptional athlete and a rising star in the sport. But more importantly, he was an exceptional young man. Jordan was […]

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MELVIN GUILLARD TAKES ON HOUSTON’S MIKE BRONZOULIS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’

  ‘THE YOUNG ASSASSIN’ VS. ‘THE GREEK ASSASSIN’   MELVIN GUILLARD TAKES ON HOUSTON’S MIKE BRONZOULIS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’     SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (December 16, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) against Houston’s Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1) has been added to the SPIKE-televised main card of “Bellator 149: Shamrock […]

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THE UFC RESIGNS RAMPAGE JACKSON & BELLATOR RESPONSE

  THE UFC RESIGNS RAMPAGE JACKSON Las Vegas, NV (December 21, 2014)–  The UFC announced Saturday that they have resigned former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, 36, (35-10). Rampage is coming off 3 straight wins since he fought in Bellator. Rampage last fought in the UFC in January of 2013 when he lost […]

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“MMA’s Greatest Young Prospect” Joins Bellator As Eighteen Year Old Boxing/Wrestling Champ, Aaron Pico Agrees To Long-Term Promotional Contr

  “MMA’s Greatest Prospect” Joins Bellator As Eighteen Year Old Aaron Pico Agrees To Long-Term Promotional Contract   Newport Beach, Calif. (November 15, 2014) – At 18 years old, Aaron Pico has become quite familiar with the terms “phenom” and “prodigy”. The California native has already captured a FILA World Championship along with prestigious national […]

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Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, September 4th from Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun

    Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, September 4th from Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun   Newport Beach, Calif. (September 1, 2014) – The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator MMA will take place Thursday at 5 p.m. EST from Mohegan Sun Casino (1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Montville, CT 06382). Bellator MMA will take place from Mohegan Sun […]

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Talita Nogueira Latest Addition To Bellator Women’s Division

  Talita Nogueira Latest Addition To Bellator Women’s Division   2013 Female Fighter Of The Year Winner Joins Bellator   Newport Beach, Calif. (August 21, 2014) – Just days after Bellator President Scott Coker reinstated the women’s division to Bellator by bringing in top featherweights Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd, Bellator has a new addition to […]

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BELLATOR RELEASES EDDIE ALVAREZ

    Bellator Statement On Eddie Alvarez   Newport Beach, Calif. (August 19, 2014) – Bellator President Scott Coker has released a statement regarding Eddie Alvarez: “We’ve granted Eddie his unconditional release. Eddie is free to explore the free agent market, we hold no matching rights, and we wish him the best in the future. We […]

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Bellator Re-Launches The Next Era In The Women’s Division By Adding Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd

  Bellator Re-Launches The Next Era In The Women’s Division  Newport Beach, Calif. (August 14, 2014) – Bellator MMA has reestablished the women’s division with two of MMA’s top featherweights leading the forefront. Finding previous success in the female MMA game, Bellator President Scott Coker has added Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd to the roster to start the […]

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Bellator’s Official Statement On War Machine Domestic Violence Incident

    Bellator Statement On War Machine *Photo Credit:  Keith Mills/Sherdog.com  Newport Beach, Calif. (August 8, 2014) – Bellator President Scott Coker has issued a statement regarding Jon Koppenhaver, War Machine: “We have a zero tolerance policy here at Bellator when it relates to any form of domestic violence, and after learning of this latest incident involving […]

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Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, July 24th at 5:00 p.m. PST from Pechanga Resort and Casino

    Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, July 24th at 5:00 p.m. PST from Pechanga Resort and Casino Newport Beach, Calif. (July 22, 2014) – The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator MMA will take place Thursday at 5 p.m. PST from Cabaret Theater inside Pechanga Resort & Casino (45000 Pechanga Parkway. Temecula, CA 92592). Bellator […]

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Scott Coker Replaces Bjorn Rebney as the New CEO of Bellator MMA

    Scott Coker Replaces Bjorn Rebney as the New CEO of Bellator MMA By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Viacom the majority owner of Bellator MMA has replaced its founder and CEO of the company Bjorn Rebney with former Strikeforce CEO and founder Scott Coker.  It has been suggested that Rebney “isn’t ceding control (easily).”  […]

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Gilbert Melendez Injured, Strikeforce Officially Cancels Entire Melendez vs. Healy Sacramento Card

Gilbert Melendez Injured, Strikeforce Officially Cancels Entire Melendez vs. Healy Sacramento Card By: Sensei Phillip Palmejar With less than a month of time removed from the cancellation of UFC 151 due to Dan Henderson’s withdrawal after suffering a knee injury, Cesar Gracie lightweight Gilbert Melendez has officially pulled out of his main event fight against […]

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STRIKEFORCE MIESHA TATE VS. RONDA ROUSEY PREVIEW

STRIKEFORCE MIESHA TATE VS. RONDA ROUSEY PREVIEW

      STRIKEFORCE MIESHA TATE VS. RONDA ROUSEY PREVIEW By: MMA Writer Anthony L. Gonzalez In one of the most anticipated female fights in history will take place this Saturday night in Colombus, Ohio at the Nationwide Arena. The main event features Ronda Rousey (4-0) 4 submissions, going up against the current Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion, Miesha […]

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