Bellator MMA

American mixed martial arts promoter

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Bellator MMA is an American mixed martial arts promotion founded in 2008 by Bjorn Rebney. The promotion takes its name from bellātor, the Latin word for "warrior". Bellator's first event was held in 2009, and the promotion has since held 301 "numbered" events.

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Hughes to fight Nurmagomedov for Bellator lightweight title Paul Hughes will fight Usman Nurmagomedov for the Russian's Bellator lightweight title on 25 January at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Eblen v Edwards added to PFL Ngannou v Ferreira card Briton Fabian Edwards' rematch with Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen will take place on 19 October in Saudi Arabia on the PFL Battle of the Giants card. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
Former champion Amosov says Bellator deal has ended Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov says his contract with the promotion has ended. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024

Khabib back in Nurmagomedov's corner for title defence Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov's corner for his title defence on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024
Eblen v Edwards 2 at Bellator London postponed Fabian Edwards' rematch with Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen on 14 September is postponed. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
Nurmagomedov denies intentionally doping Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov says he never intentionally doped, as he prepares to make his return to action on 7 September. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024

Hughes defeats King on Bellator debut in Dublin Home fighter Paul Hughes starts his Bellator career with an impressive second-round knockout win over Bobby King at the 3Arena in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2024
Briton Edwards gets Bellator title fight in London Fabian Edwards gets the chance for revenge and his first world title against Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen in September. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024
PFL release former Bellator champion Mousasi Former Bellator champion Gegard Mousasi is now a free agent in MMA after being released by the PFL. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2024
Moore's historic title bid ends in Belfast heartbreak Corey Anderson is Bellator's new light-heavyweight champion after outclassing Karl Moore in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024

Edwards secures Bellator title shot with points win Fabian Edwards is back in Bellator title contention after defeating Aaron Jeffery on points in Belfast on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Welterweight title fight headlines Bellator Dublin Bellator returns to Dublin on 22 June where welterweight champion Jason Jackson fights Ramazan Kuramagomedov. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Moore makes weight for history bid in Belfast Karl Moore makes weight for his bid to become Bellator's first Irish world champion on Friday night in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024	Winning the Bellator title is personal - Edwards Fabian Edwards will attempt to earn a rematch against Johnny Eblen when he faces Aaron Jeffery in a middleweight title eliminator at Bellator Belfast on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024
Ferreira prevents clean sweep in PFL v Bellator event PFL heavyweight Renan Ferreira prevents a whitewash by Bellator's best fighters in the champion v champion event in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024	Britain's Ditcheva joins $1m 2024 PFL season Dakota Ditcheva and a host of Bellator stars are among the fighters confirmed to compete in the 2024 Professional Fighters League Regular Season. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024
Bellator Champ Johnny Eblen Treats OnlyFans Model To $85k Shopping Spree Bellator champion Johnny Eblen's bank account took a big hit this weekend ... 'cause he treated an OnlyFans model to a day full of luxury shopping -- and the final price tag is wild!! TMZ Sports has.. TMZ.com - Published on February 12, 2024	Bader v Ferreira tops PFL v Bellator champions card The PFL announces the first champion versus champion card since acquiring Bellator will be on 24 February in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024
Harrison calls out Cyborg after PFL win Kayla Harrison calls out Bellator champion Cris Cyborg after beating Aspen Ladd at the PFL world championships on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2023	PFL acquires rival Bellator in 'transformative deal' The Professional Fighters League has acquired rival mixed martial arts promotion Bellator in a "transformative deal" from Paramount. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023