After Friday’s much talked about Bellator 149 circus, we asked MMATorch readers for their reactions to the event, and specifically the top two hyped fights in Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie III and Kimbo Slice […]
There was a ton wrong with the Bellator 149 co-main event between Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris, but well beyond the quality of the fight itself was the fact that someone […]
The following are MMATorch staff reactions to Spike’s Bellator 149 “Shamrock vs. Gracie III” event from Houston. MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Bellator 149 was one of those things that was so absurd I don’t want […]
Friday’s Bellator 149 event showcased the worst of the circus that can be mixed martial arts, and given the massive amount of attention given to the event, it’s likely the route Bellator and Spike continue […]
Did you tune in for Bellator 149 on Friday night on Spike, or attend the event live? We want to hear from you. Send your reactions in to us at MMATorchEditor@gmail.com with the subject line […]
Bellator may be going head to head against a UFC pay-per-view, as the organization announced on Friday night that they’re bringing Bellator 154 to the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on May 14, headlined […]
BELLATOR 149 FEBRUARY 19, 2016 LIVE FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS Scott Coker’s vision for an MMA promotion in 2016 is on display tonight, as the “legends” fight between Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie, as well as […]
Scott Coker is back in the kickboxing business, as the Bellator MMA President announced on Thursday that, in conjunction with Spike, they’re launching Bellator Kickboxing this April. “Kickboxing is a thrilling, non-stop action-packed sport that […]
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is heading back to Bellator. After a one-fight return to the UFC, Jackson’s legal battle with Bellator MMA is bringing him back to Spike TV, as the organization announced via press release […]
Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks has been quite outspoken regarding his current dissatisfaction in Bellator, and he said earlier this month that he believes his plan to fight out his contract has led to further […]
Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler will be sticking around with the organization for a while longer, as it was announced on Friday that he’s signed a new contract extension. “Michael Chandler is synonymous with […]
What’s your reaction and opinion on Benson Henderson signing with Bellator MMA? Did the UFC err in failing to offer him more? How do you expect him to fare in two Bellator divisions? MICHAEL BANE, […]
Benson Henderson’s discussed a number of reasons for his decision to sign with Bellator over the UFC, with the Reebok deal being a particular source of contention. It’s been of significant concern for a lot […]
Free agent bantamweight Aljamain Sterling has received offers from multiple promotions, and he said on Wednesday he’ll be announcing his signing decision next Monday on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour program. How am I feeling? I […]
In some unfortunate injury news for Bellator MMA, Michael “Venom” Page is out of their March 4 event, and will be replaced by Gilbert Smith against Fernando Gonzalez. The bout is scheduled for the main […]
When Josh Koscheck signed with Bellator MMA, the fight most expected to eventually see was a rematch with Paul Daley. Now, after his debut was delayed due to injury, that’s the fight Bellator is targeting […]
Bellator MMA has signed a second former UFC fighter this week, but it won’t have quite the impact of the Benson Henderson signing. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker announced on Friday night’s “Inside MMA” program […]
“If your boss tells you that he’ll pay you a bunch more money if you become the champion but your boss is the one who decides whether or not you’ll ever get the chance to […]
“Ultimately, it’s what’s best for myself and my family. Bellator presented one heck of an offer you couldn’t say no to. They made it pretty easy on me. They opened up the red carpet, they […]
Bellator 148 and UFC on Fox 18 were both this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 148 BAD/GOOD: Tony Johnson stops Raphael Butler I don’t know, I guess I shouldn’t be so […]
Benson Henderson’s first fight for Bellator MMA is now set, and he’ll be sticking with the welterweight division to kick things off in his new home. According to a report from ESPN.com, Henderson will meet […]
Benson Henderson’s decision to move to Bellator MMA after fighting out his last UFC deal was motivated by a number of factors, but chief among them were the ability to court sponsors once again and […]
Benson Henderson’s decision to fight out his contract to test the free agency market has led him to Bellator MMA, and Bellator President Scott Coker said on Monday that he’s expecting them to be in […]
Benson Henderson is headed to Bellator MMA. The former UFC Lightweight Champion announced on Monday that he’s signed with the rival organization, releasing the following statement on his official site: I’d like to officially announce […]
It was a night of brutal one punch KO finishes tonight at Bellator 148, capped off by another one from welterweight wrecking ball Paul Daley. The Strike force and UFC vet made quick work of […]
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