Bellator Bantamweight Champ Zach Makovsky
Following two straight losses inside the Bellator cage the promotions first bantamweight champion Zach ‘Fun Size’ Makovsky (14-4) has parted ways with the Chicago based promotion.
Makovsky confirmed the news on Twitter (@ZachFunSize) on Saturday.
– Honestly shocked but thank you for the opportunity @BellatorMMA @BjornRebney
– @TheIanBain yes released…but as every door closes, new ones (maybe better ones) open!
‘Fun Size’ fought earlier this month at Bellator 83, losing a split decision to underdog fighter Anthony Leone at the New Jersey event. It was Makovsky’s second straight after losing the title earlier this year at Bellator 65. At the April show, Makovsky was choked unconscious by current champ Eduardo Dantas in the MTV2 broadcasted main event. The bout marked Makovsky’s first title defense.
Previous to those losses Makovsky had won eight straight including six under the Bellator banner.
He debuted at Bellator 21 in June 2010, qualifying for the Season Three tournament. Makovsky would then go on to defeat Nick Mamalis and then Bryan Goldsby to make it into the finals to compete for the inaugural Bellator bantamweight title. At Bellator 32 in October 2010, ‘Fun Size’ would win a decision over Ed West to become Bellator’s first 135-lbs title holder.