Author Archive: BELLATOR
Michael Chandler Signs Contract Extension With Bellator MMA
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as“Iron” Michael Chandler (14-3). Today, Bellator MMA is proud to announce that Chandler will be continuing to […]
France vs. Grove Added to Main Card of ‘Bellator 150: Galvao vs. Dantas 2’ on Feb. 26
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 11, 2015) – A fifth and final main card fight has been added to “Bellator 150: Galvao vs. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on February 26, with the news that Kendall Grove […]
Gilbert Smith set to face Fernando Gonzalez in Bellator 151 co-main event
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 10, 2015) – The main card of “Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” on March 4 is complete with today’s announcement that Gilbert Smith (12-4) will replace Michael Page and now face Fernando Gonzalez (24-13) in the […]
Fan-favorite Chris Leben signs with Bellator MMA
SANTA MONICA (February 6, 2015) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) to an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract. The former World Extreme Cagefighting Middleweight World Champion has fought professionally since 2002, and […]
Bellator 151 gets great featherweight matchup in Jenkins vs. Yamauchi
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 4, 2015) – The main card of “Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” on March 4 is coming together with today’s addition of Goiti Yamauchi (19-2), who will meet Bubba Jenkins (10-2) in featherweight action, with both […]
Bellator MMA signs surging heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov
SANTA MONICA (February 3, 2015) – Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) is the newest free agent by Bellator MMA, with the news that the Russian heavyweight has been signed to an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract. A veteran of both Strikeforce and Pride […]
Benson Henderson’s Bellator debut comes as a welterweight title fight on April 22 in Connecticut
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 2, 2015) – On the heels of what is one of the biggest free agent moves in mixed martial arts history, the man at the center of the shift, Benson Henderson (23-5), now has a debut […]
Melvin Guillard has a new opponent at ‘Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie’ in Houston
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 2, 2015) –An injury to Mike Bronzoulis has shifted things during the SPIKE-televised main card of “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” on Feb. 19 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Now, the lightweight contest will pit […]
Bellator MMA lands another top free agent in former WEC & UFC lightweight champion: Benson “Smooth” Henderson
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA President Scott Coker continues to make good on his commitment of adding value to the Bellator roster, as he and the promotion are pleased to announce the signing of former UFC […]
Complete ‘Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich’ Weigh-In
FRESNO, Calif. (January 28, 2016) – After weigh-ins on Thursday, all 22 of the “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” competitors are set to compete inside the Save Mart Center tomorrow on Spike. Featuring a main event matchup between dangerous British […]
