The Latest Breaking News from Bellator

Bellator 288 fight card announced: 13 bouts official for Chicago

Thirteen bouts including two title fights are set for Bellator's return to Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022

Former Bellator, UFC analyst Jimmy Smith’s time with WWE ends as part of commentary teams shakeup

In a statement, Jimmy Smith said he was "really and truly blown away by the acceptance of WWE fans."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022

Rizin free fight: Kyoji Horiguchi chokes Yuto Hokamura unconscious in ruthless fashion

Watch Kyoji Horiguchi put away Yuto Hokamura in his return to Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022

Bellator 286 gains: What all 26 fighters weighed on fight night

Find out how much weight all 26 fighters at Bellator 286 gained from the Friday morning official weigh-ins to Saturday's fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022

Henry Cejudo calls for Patricio Freire vs. Alexander Volkanovski superfight: ‘It’s time for the crossover’

Henry Cejudo thinks it's the perfect time for the Bellator and UFC featherweight champions to go at it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022

Questionable sparring footage emerges of Tommy Fury's next opponent

Fury will face little-known American Paul Bamba, who holds a 5-2 record and has never appeared on a televised event, and footage has emerged showing MMA fighter Dillon Danis appearing to handle him

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Spinning Back Clique: Mackenzie Dern’s UFC title hopes, Bo Nickal’s first UFC test, more

MMA Junkie's weekly "Spinning Back Clique" examines what's next for Mackenzie Dern, Bo Nickal's first UFC booking, and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022

Sumiko Inaba hopes to break into flyweight rankings after Bellator 286 win

Sumiko Inaba moved to 5-0 as a professional with Bellator this past Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022

Scott Coker: Fedor Emelianenko wants to ‘fight right away,’ still eyes Ryan Bader rematch for retirement fight

According to Scott Coker, Fedor Emelianenko is dead set on trying to avenge his loss to Ryan Bader before he retires.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

Patricio Freire wants drop to bantamweight – and Bellator event in Brazil

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire wants to drop to bantamweight and take an event to Brazil.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022