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Bellator returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in February, kicking off the New Year in style with back to back events booked for the venue. First, Matt Mitrione fights for the third consecutive time in Connecticut when he takes on Sergei Kharitonov in the main event of Bellator 215. The following day, Be...
Ryan Bader Post-Fight Interview The semi-final round of Bellator’s heavyweight Grand Prix concluded on Saturday. Fedor Emelianenko defeated Chael Sonnen by heavy ground and pound in the first round of the Bellator 208 main event. The Russian legend advances to face Ryan Bader in the Grand Prix fi...
Sergei Kharitonov spoke with the media following his dominant performance in the co-main event of Bellator 207. The Russian MMA veteran seemingly shed ten years from his shoulders when he stopped Roy Nelson in the final seconds of the opening round. His first round finish becomes especially impre...
Lorenz Larkin spoke with the media following his successful appearance at Bellator 207. Larkin welcomed Ion Pascu to the country, as the Romanian fought for the first time in the United States. Although the bout was Pascus first within the borders of the US, it was not his first with the company....
Bellator returns to Connecticut and Mohegan Sun Arena for Bellator 207. The organization brings another round of the Heavyweight Grand Prix. Matt Mitrione also returns to Connecticut with the promotion, competing for the second consecutive time at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino as he looks to punc...
The weekend is here and so are the MMASucka Staff picks. In the second weekend of October, we are brought two outstanding Bellator cards. Bellator 207 and 208 features more than a good portion of intriguing matchups as the Heavyweight Grand Prix continues. By both events end, the finalists for th...
Bellator 207 goes down in a matter of hours. Live on Paramount Network, Bellator returns to Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut in continuation of their Heavyweight Grand Prix. Light heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader meets Matt Mitrione in the main event as the two compete fo...
In a matter of days, Alex Ortiz will attempt to seize the biggest opportunity of his mixed martial arts career. The Connecticut fighter competes on Friday’s Bellator 207 in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino. Alex Ortiz talks Emotional Journey to Bellator 207 Promotional Debut The ar...
Tim Caron (9-1 MMA) is seeking an emphatic rebound when he fights Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) at Bellator 207. “The Bear” technically enters the bout riding a two-fight winning streak, but he lost his last bout to Jordan Williams. The fight was overturned to a no contest after Williams failed a drug ...
Former Bellator title challenger and New England MMA veteran Brennan Ward reportedly retired Monday. In a report by MMAJunkie, Bellator officials stated the fighter had informed the organization of his intent to retire. Ward was set to compete at the upcoming Bellator 207 until withdrawing due to...
Bellator 207 received another cut from the fight night roster Sunday. Promotion veteran, Brennan Ward is no longer competing in his home state Connecticut next month. First reported by MMAJunkie, Ward suffered an undisclosed injury during preparation for his fight against Andre Fialho. Brennan Wa...
According to a report by Jason Floyd of the MMA Report, Connecticut fighter Blair Tugman tested positive for an unspecified steroid. Tugman was scheduled to face Cage Titans veteran Peter Barrett at the upcoming Bellator 207. He faces a 12-month suspension and $1,200 fine. Blair Tugman Tests Posi...