Bellator postpones 3 events in May

Bellator announced on Monday that it was postponing three of its events in May due to Covid-19.

Through a press release, Bellator announced the postponement of Bellator 242 which was scheduled to occur May 9^th in San Jose, Bellator European Series London a week later on May 16^th in London and Bellator 243 in Temecula which was to occur in May 29^th. 

“As always, the health and safety of our athletes, fans, partners and staff remains our top priority,” read the Bellator MMA Statement on the decision.

Payout Perspective:

The announcement is a sobering reality to many MMA and sports fans that due to the global pandemic, the health and safety of the promotion’s employees, fans and fighters are a priority.  There was no mention of the fighters that were scheduled for this card would be compensated.  It was reported that fighters were paid for a postponed March 13^th event at the Mohegan Sun Arena.  Yet, with the announcement over a month out from the event, its not known at this point whether the fighters here would be paid.