Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is part of the light-heavyweight grand prix tournament for the belt he lost in 2020, and he rebounded nicely at Bellator 256. Specifically, the former Bellator light heavyweight champion lost his belt to Vadim N…
Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is part of the light-heavyweight grand prix tournament for the belt he lost in 2020, and he rebounded nicely at Bellator 256. Specifically, the former Bellator light heavyweight champion lost his belt to Vadim Nemkov by TKO last Aug. However, since he still holds his heavyweight belt, the champion will […]
Former UFC champion Lyoto Machida plans on fighting for a while to come, regardless of the outcome of his fight against Ryan Bader tonight in the opening round of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix tournament. In their first meeting in 2012, Lyo…
Former UFC champion Lyoto Machida plans on fighting for a while to come, regardless of the outcome of his fight against Ryan Bader tonight in the opening round of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix tournament. In their first meeting in 2012, Lyoto Machida knocked out Bader in spectacular fashion. Prior to the fight, Machida […]
The Bellator 256 weigh-ins are complete, and all but one fighter successfully made weight. Tomorrow night at Bellator 256, the light heavyweight grand prix will kick off with former division champion and current heavyweight champ Ryan Bader facing Lyot…
The Bellator 256 weigh-ins are complete, and all but one fighter successfully made weight. Tomorrow night at Bellator 256, the light heavyweight grand prix will kick off with former division champion and current heavyweight champ Ryan Bader facing Lyoto Machida in the main event. The co-main event will feature former UFC vet Liz Carmouche facing […]
Bellator MMA is set to hold back-to-back fights, starting with Bellator 245 on September 11. In the main event of the card, Phil Davis (205.7) is rematching Lyoto Machida (205.3). It is a pivotal fight for the light heavyweight division where the winne…
Bellator MMA is set to hold back-to-back fights, starting with Bellator 245 on September 11. In the main event of the card, Phil Davis (205.7) is rematching Lyoto Machida (205.3). It is a pivotal fight for the light heavyweight division where the winner could very well be next in line for the new champion, Vadim […]
The addition of Corey Anderson to Bellator’s roster after his departure from the UFC has raised many questions regarding who he should face in his debut for the organization. Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader who is set to face Vadim Nemkov to defend his title has shared that he would be willing to take a […]
The addition of Corey Anderson to Bellator’s roster after his departure from the UFC has raised many questions regarding who he should face in his debut for the organization.
Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader who is set to face Vadim Nemkov to defend his title has shared that he would be willing to take a fight against Anderson for his debut.
Speaking to MMA Junkie, Bader said he see’s Anderson as a future title contender possibly after his next victory.
“Yeah, I was happy for Corey, I’ve trained with him before. It’s a great pickup for Bellator you know, 205-pound division needs some talent and he brings, you know he’s a top-five guy in the world you know,” said Bader.
“That’s a huge pickup and a couple guys I was looking at 205 you know one being Machida after this fight and Corey Anderson is right there too, so I assume they’ll fight and then potentially be next in line for a title so I look forward to that matchup.”
After being asked if he needed a win to earn the title shot Bader said that it does not really matter.
“You know it doesn’t really matter, I stepped in and had a title fight first fight, you know because my opponent got hurt so I got to step right into the title and he’s deserving so I wouldn’t mind that at all.”
“I mean it could be. If it is if it’s Ryan Bader or if it’s the kid that he’s fighting. If it is the winner of that I’m with it, if its Phil Davis I’m with it, if it’s Lyoto Machida I’m with it.” Said Anderson.
Tonight (Sat. September 28, 2019) Bellator 228 goes down from The Forum in Inglewood, California. In the main event of the night, Patricio Freire puts his Bellator featherweight title up for grabs in the first round of the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix tournament. Also, in the co-main event, Lyoto Machida meets Gegard Mousasi at middleweight. […]
Tonight (Sat. September 28, 2019) Bellator 228 goes down from The Forum in Inglewood, California.
In the main event of the night, Patricio Freire puts his Bellator featherweight title up for grabs in the first round of the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix tournament. Also, in the co-main event, Lyoto Machida meets Gegard Mousasi at middleweight. A plethora of other great featherweight bouts will take place on the main card as well.
LowKickMMA will be providing you with Bellator 228 results throughout the night as the card progresses live on DAZN. Check out the Bellator 228 results below.
Bellator 228 Results
Main Card:
Featherweight: (C) Patricio Freire vs. Juan Archuleta
Middleweight: Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi
Featherweight: Darrion Caldwell vs. Henry Corrales
Featherweight: Saul Rogers vs. Daniel Weichel
Featherweight: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. A.J. McKee
Prelims:
Bantamweight: Jason Edwards vs. Adrian Najera
Catchweight (130 pounds): Jonathan Santa Maria vs. Jay Viola
Middleweight: Osman Diaz vs. Andre Walker
Catchweight (165 pounds): Ian Butler vs. Emilio Williams
Featherweight: A.J. Agazarm vs. Jonathan Quiroz
Women’s strawweight: Shannon Goughary vs. Ava Knight
Catchweight (165 pounds): Antonio McKee vs. William Sriyapai
Catchweight (175 pounds): Johnny Cisneros vs. Mike Jasper
Featherweight: Shawn Bunch vs. Leandro Higo
Featherweight: Weber Almeida vs. Castle Williams
Lightweight: Dominic Clark vs. Joshua Jones
Catchweight (133 pounds): James Barnes vs. David Duran
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