Rivalries: Sergei Kharitonov The 41-year-old Pride Fighting Championships veteran will meet Cheick Kongo in the Bellator 265 headliner.

By The Numbers: Timothy Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky Ryan Bader’s inactivity as undisputed Bellator MMA heavyweight champion has opened the door to others who wish to pursue gold within the division.

Bellator Heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky Captures World Sambo Championship Valentin Moldavsky is following in the footsteps of his mentor, Fedor Emelianenko.

With One Fight Left on Bellator Deal, Frank Mir Ready to Test Free Agency Frank Mir is plotting his next move, both as a mixed martial artist and as a commentator.

Preview: Bellator 239 ‘Ruth vs. Amosov’ Bellator MMA returns this weekend with events on back-to-back nights with the action crossing two different continents.

Preview: Bellator 231 ‘Mir vs. Nelson 2’ Frank Mir and Roy Nelson will rematch Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut at Bellator 231.

By the Numbers: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo Cheick Kongo will look to ruin Ryan Bader’s first heavyweight title defense when they meet on Sept. 7 at Bellator 226.

Matches to Make After Bellator 225 Distractions have no place in the heat of combat -- a cold reality to which Matt Mitrione can now personally attest.

Prime Picks: Bellator 225 ‘Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2’ Bellator MMA is back after a six-week layoff to bring us Bellator 225. Let's make some money with it.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Sergei Kharitonov Sergei Kharitonov has racked up five wins since losing to Javy Ayala at Bellator 163. That remains the only blemish in his Bellator MMA career. Now getting some recognition on American soil, he is set to figure in a rematch with Matt...