Bellator News
Danny Sabatello "happy" with dominant win over Leandro Higo, confident he finishes "scared" Raufeon Stots: "He knows that I'm coming for him"
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2022
Danny Sabatello wanted to hurt Leandro Higo and he believes he did just that. Sabatello and Higo met in the quarter-finals of the Bellator bantamweight grand prix at Bellator 282. In the lead-up to the fight, Sabatello was vocal in his desire to beat up and hurt Higo and he did just that as he earned a clear-cut decision win.
Danny Sabatello fined $5k for swearing in post-fight interview at Bellator 282, calls it "f******g bulls**t"
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2022
Danny Sabatello is not happy that the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation has fined him $5k for swearing in his post-fight interview. After Sabatello earned a one-sided decision win over Leandro Higo, he swore in his post-fight interview which is common for Sabatello. He even mentioned in the post-fight interview that he may be fined.
Cris Cyborg blasts Cat Zingano for demanding additional testing for a potential fight: "Thinks I care what she wants"
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2022
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg doesn’t care what Cat Zingano wants. ‘Alpha’ is set to return this Friday at Bellator 282 against Pam Sorenson. Ahead of her return, she’s discussed a potential fight with the champion. The assumption is that if Zingano is able to defeat Sorenson on Friday, she will fight Cyborg next.
Danny Sabatello says he hates Leandro Higo, plans to "torture" him at Bellator 282: "I want him to have scars on his face for the rest of his life"
Cole Shelton - June 22, 2022
Danny Sabatello is excited to fight and punish Leandro Higo at Bellator 282 on Friday. Sabatello and Higo are set to meet in the quarter-finals of the bantamweight grand prix in an intriguing matchup. When the bracket was set up, Sabatello was pleased he would get the chance to face Higo as he says he truly dislikes him due to the fact he has missed weight multiple times.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 83 with Jimmie Rivera, Chris Curtis, Danny Sabatello, Christos Giagos, Mario Bautista, and Vanessa Demopoulos
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
The 83rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 57, BKFC 26 and Bellator 282.
Alistair Overeem confirms his MMA career isn't over, but not interested in fighting Fedor Emelianenko: "I don't really think it's good"
Josh Evanoff - June 1, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Alistair Overeem has confirmed he’s not done inside the cage. However, he’s also not currently aiming to fight fellow legend Fedor Emelianenko right now. Overeem last competed in February of last year, getting stopped by Alexander Volkov. Following the defeat, the 42-year-old was released from the UFC. Despite interest from Bellator, he decided to sign with Glory Kickboxing.
Alex Polizzi reveals Yoel Romero broke his jaw at Bellator 280 (Photo)
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Alex Polizzi has revealed that Yoel Romero broke his jaw at Bellator 280. It was Polizzi (10-1 MMA) vs Romero (12-6 MMA) in the co-main light heavyweight bout on May 6, 2022 at Bellator 280. In front of a sold out crowd, referee, Mike Beltran, waived off the fight at 4:59 of Round 3, giving Yoel Romero the TKO victory.
Logan Storley responds after Scott Coker criticizes his title win at Bellator 281
Susan Cox - May 23, 2022
Logan Storley has responded after Scott Coker criticized his title win at Bellator 281. It was Logan Storley (14-1 MMA) vs Michael Page (20-2 MMA) in the Bellator 281 headliner on May 13th in London, England. It was Storley who won the fight by split decision, earning him the interim belt and a chance to get in the cage with Yaroslav Amosov in the near future.
Michael Page reacts after Paul Daley scores KO in retirement fight: “I don’t respect anything he’s done in his past”
Susan Cox - May 19, 2022
Michael Page has reacted after Paul Daley scored a KO in his retirement fight. Michael Page (20-1 MMA) and Paul Daley (39-15 MMA) took part in one of Bellator’s fiercest rivalries back in February 2019 at Bellator 216, with Page proving victorious with a unanimous decision win.
Khabib Nurmagomedov states he hopes to work with Bellator to book Fedor Emelianenko vs. Junior dos Santos
Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to work with Bellator to book Fedor Emelianenko’s final fight. The head of Eagle FC would like to send Junior dos Santos in for the job. ‘Cigano’ is set to face fellow UFC veteran Yorgan De Castro this Friday at Eagle FC 47. The bout is slated as a title eliminator bout. The winner of the fight was expected to face Eagle FC heavyweight champion Rizvan Kuniev, well before today.
Michael Page feels Logan Storley "came to survive" during their Bellator 281 bout: "I have not one bruise or injury"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022
Michael ‘Venom’ Page feels pretty good coming out of his fight with Logan Storley at Bellator 281. It’s like he didn’t even compete in a fight. ‘MVP’ fought Storley in the main event of Bellator 281 last Friday night in London. With the interim welterweight strap on the line, the fight went the distance. After five rounds, Storley earned the victory via split-decision. However, it didn’t come without controversy.
Scott Coker not happy with judges decision in Michael Page vs. Logan Storley fight: "You’re just laying on somebody, that's not MMA"
Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022
Scott Coker was not happy with the judges decision in yesterday’s Bellator 281 main event between Michael Page and Logan Storley. Page (20-2 MMA) squared off with Storley (14-1 MMA) for the interim welterweight championship last night in London.
Bellator 281 Results: Fabian Edwards KO's Lyoto Machida (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2022
Tonight’s Bellator 281 event is co-headlined by a middleweight bout featuring Lyoto Machida taking on Fabian Edwards. Machida (26-12 MMA), a former UFC light heavyweight champion, will be looking to snap a three-fight losing skid this evening in London. ‘The Dragon’ is coming off three straight decision losses to Gegard Mousasi, Phil Davis and Ryan Bader respectively.
Bellator 281 Results: Paul Daley KO's Wendell Giacomo (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2022
Paul Daley will make his final walk to the cage this evening in London when he squares off with Wendell Giacomo at Bellator 281. Daley was originally slated to face Andrey Koreshkov at tonight’s event, but the Russian was forced to pullout of the contest. ‘Semtex’ will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a defeat to Jason Jackson in his most previous effort. Prior to that setback, Daley had put together a three-fight win streak. The British standout is looking to secure one last victory before riding off into the sunset.
Anthony Johnson announces comeback after recovering from serious illness: “When I’m back you’ll see a different, more dangerous version of what you’ve already seen”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2022
Bellator star Anthony Johnson has confirmed he’s aiming to get back into the cage and hopes to do so before the end of the year. After four years away from active competition, Anthony Johnson – also known as ‘Rumble’ – made a triumphant return last year when he knocked out José Augusto to progress in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. He was initially scheduled to take on Vadim Nemkov in the semi-finals but unfortunately, a serious illness led to him withdrawing from the tournament.
Paul Daley explains why he rejected a “very lucrative” offer to box Dan Hardy
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2022
Paul Daley has explained why he rejected a big offer that would’ve seen him fight Dan Hardy in a boxing match. While he may not have been part of the UFC family for quite some time, Paul Daley is still one of the most notable mixed martial arts stars to come out of the United Kingdom in the last few decades. ‘Semtex’ possesses the kind of power that can put people to sleep with ease and tomorrow night, he’ll attempt to show off his magic one more time when he faces Wendell Giácomo at Bellator London in his retirement fight.
Bellator 280 Results: Yoel Romero TKO's Alex Polizzi (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2022
Today’s Bellator 280 event is co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Yoel Romero and Alex Polizzi. Romero (13-6 MMA) will be looking to snap a four-fight losing skid when he takes to the cage this evening in Paris. ‘The Soldier of God’ made his Bellator debut last September, dropping a split decision to Phil Davis. The setback was preceded by three straight decision losses under the UFC banner.
Yoel Romero has one stipulation for a potential fight with Bellator champion Gegard Mousasi
Harry Kettle - May 5, 2022
Yoel Romero is interested in taking on Gegard Mousasi in Bellator – but only if the middleweight championship is on the line. While he may be on a four-fight losing streak, Yoel Romero still seems to be one of the most popular figures in mixed martial arts. This weekend, he’ll return to the Bellator cage in Paris for his second appearance with the promotion as he takes on Alex Polizzi.