Tag: Bellator

Backstage At Bellator 165: Fedor Signs Contract, Meets GSP & Rory MacDonald

On Thursday, Bellator MMA released a special behind-the-scenes video that documents legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko’s introduction to the MMA promotion. Featured above is the footage, which shows the former longtime PRIDE Champion signing his Bellator MMA contract, meeting fellow MMA superstars Georges St-Pierre (who kneeled before Fedor as a sign of respect) and Rory MacDonald […]

On Thursday, Bellator MMA released a special behind-the-scenes video that documents legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko’s introduction to the MMA promotion. Featured above is the footage, which shows the former longtime PRIDE Champion signing his Bellator MMA contract, meeting fellow MMA superstars Georges St-Pierre (who kneeled before Fedor as a sign of respect) and Rory MacDonald […]

Michael Page: ‘Paul Daley Knows I’d be a Bad Night For Him’

Michael Page and Paul Daley appeared to be set to go one-on-one at a Bellator event in London. It wasn’t meant to be, at least not right now. Instead, Daley will do battle with Rory MacDonald, who is making his Bellator debut. They’ll trade leather at Bellator 179 inside The SSE Arena, Wembley in London […]

Michael Page and Paul Daley appeared to be set to go one-on-one at a Bellator event in London. It wasn’t meant to be, at least not right now. Instead, Daley will do battle with Rory MacDonald, who is making his Bellator debut. They’ll trade leather at Bellator 179 inside The SSE Arena, Wembley in London […]

Michael Page: ‘Paul Daley Knows I’d be a Bad Night For Him’

Michael Page and Paul Daley appeared to be set to go one-on-one at a Bellator event in London. It wasn’t meant to be, at least not right now. Instead, Daley will do battle with Rory MacDonald, who is making his Bellator debut. They’ll trade leather at Bellator 179 inside The SSE Arena, Wembley in London […]

Michael Page and Paul Daley appeared to be set to go one-on-one at a Bellator event in London. It wasn’t meant to be, at least not right now. Instead, Daley will do battle with Rory MacDonald, who is making his Bellator debut. They’ll trade leather at Bellator 179 inside The SSE Arena, Wembley in London […]

Cheick Kongo: ‘It’s Francis Ngannou’s Time to Represent French MMA’

The torch has been passed. For years, Cheick Kongo has represented French mixed martial arts (MMA). Kongo was born in Paris, France. He has had 37 professional MMA bouts and is currently signed to Bellator. Kongo is riding a three-fight winning streak. Now, a new heavyweight fighting out of France has emerged. Francis Ngannou is […]

The torch has been passed. For years, Cheick Kongo has represented French mixed martial arts (MMA). Kongo was born in Paris, France. He has had 37 professional MMA bouts and is currently signed to Bellator. Kongo is riding a three-fight winning streak. Now, a new heavyweight fighting out of France has emerged. Francis Ngannou is […]

Viacom Set to Rebrand Spike as Paramount Network in Early 2018

Viacom has some big changes in store for 2018. The broadcasting and cable juggernaut will be rebranding Spike, the home of Bellator MMA. Spike will transform into the Paramount Network. The move is set to be in full effect early next year. Viacom CEO Bob Bakish made the announcement this morning (Feb. 9). Before the […]

Viacom has some big changes in store for 2018. The broadcasting and cable juggernaut will be rebranding Spike, the home of Bellator MMA. Spike will transform into the Paramount Network. The move is set to be in full effect early next year. Viacom CEO Bob Bakish made the announcement this morning (Feb. 9). Before the […]

Report: Bellator in Talks With Former UFC Commentator Mike Goldberg

Coming up next … Bellator? When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) released Mike Goldberg, it caused a bit of a backlash from fans. While his release wasn’t viewed as egregious, the lack of a sendoff was. UFC 207, his final official appearance in the promotion, ended just as any broadcast would. The play-by-play commentator said […]

Coming up next … Bellator? When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) released Mike Goldberg, it caused a bit of a backlash from fans. While his release wasn’t viewed as egregious, the lack of a sendoff was. UFC 207, his final official appearance in the promotion, ended just as any broadcast would. The play-by-play commentator said […]