With a 10-month-old boy at home, two gyms to manage and training for an upcoming fight, Nick Newell is a busy man. Yet, with all that’s going on, he’s embracing the responsibilities of being a new father. Newell (16-2 overall, 1-0 in Bellator) is on the main card of this week’s Bellator 232 event against […]
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Bellator MMA 230 draws 202,000 on Paramount Network
Bellator MMA 230 on the Paramount Network Saturday night scored 202,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast featured Rafael Carvalho as he took on Vadim Nemkov in a light heavyweight bout. Nemkov submitted Carvalho who was making his debut at light heavyweight. The event took place from Milan, Italy. Bellator 230: 202,000 […]
Fedor-Rampage announced for December 29 show in Japan
Bellator announced it will hold an event in Japan at the Saitama Super Arena and it will be headlined by Fedor Emelianenko taking on Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The official name of the event is “Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage, powered by RIZIN”. The event takes place on December 29 on the Paramount Network in the […]
Pitbull leads Bellator 228 Payous Saturday
MMA Payout has obtained the payouts from Saturday’s Bellator event at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Patricio Freire led the roster of payouts with $200,000. Main eventers Gegard Mousasi and Lyoto Machida earned $150,000 each for their fight which Mousasi won via split decision. Via the California State Athletic Commission: James Barnes $2,250 def David […]
Cyborg signs with Bellator
Bellator announced the signing of Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino on Tuesday. According to the promotion, it’s the largest contract in women’s MMA history although financial details were not disclosed. Cyborg will compete in the women’s 145-pound weight class according to Bellator’s press release announcing the signing. The contract is a multi-year, multi-fight contract. Cyborg’s last fight […]