5 Defining Moments: Michael Chandler Michael Chandler holds two victories over Patricky Freire, who is the elder brother of Bellator featherweight Patricio Freire. That will make...

Douglas Lima: 5 Defining Moments Douglas Lima (30-7) is a welterweight fighter that plies his trade with Bellator MMA. Currently, the Brazilian combatant is participating in the organization’s welterweight grand prix. Lima progressed from the opening round with a rear-naked choke victory over Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Khabib Nurmagomedov Turns 30 All 26 men who have tried to crack the Khabib Nurmagomedov code have failed to do so, and he now finds himself atop the Ultimate Fighting...

5 Reasons to Watch Bellator 197 Former lightweight champion Michael Chandler will take on Brandon Girtz in the main event on Friday in St. Charles, Missouri.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic Turns 43 He was one of MMA’s original boogeymen and a pillar of the Pride Fighting Championships promotion in Japan. Mirko Filipovic will celebrate his...

What to Watch For: Bellator 165 Bellator MMA lightweight champion Michael Chandler will put his title on the line against Benson Henderson on Friday in San Jose, California.

No More Excuses for Douglas Lima The Brazilian claims to be at full strength ahead of his rematch with welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov in the Bellator 164 main event on...

What to Watch For: Bellator 164 Andrey Koreshkov seeks to tighten his grip on the welterweight throne in a rematch with Douglas Lima on Thursday in Tel Aviv, Israel.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Fedor Emelianenko Turns 40 His prime years long since passed, but Fedor Emelianenko remains the measuring stick for all mixed martial arts heavyweights, past present and...

With Nagging Knee Injury Healed, Douglas Lima Sets Sights on Reclaiming Bellator Title It’s safe to say that Bellator lightweight Douglas Lima has quite a bit of catching up to do.