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.

By the Numbers: Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov II Fans were denied an explosive heavyweight showdown when Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov’s Bellator 215 bout ended in a no contest. On Aug. 24, the two knockout-conscious fighters will run it back at...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Urijah Faber Celebrates No. 40 It seems safe to assume that the mixed martial arts world would look much different today had Urijah Faber not left his imprint on it. The Team Alpha Male founder and former...

By the Numbers: Andrei Arlovski vs. Augusto Sakai Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has nothing left to prove inside the Octagon -- except maybe the fire to extend his career as he faces up-and-coming Augusto Sakai at...

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champ Josh Barnett Signs with Bellator MMA After a lengthy hiatus from fighting, Josh Barnett has signed a contract with Bellator MMA.

5 Defining Moments: Mark Coleman Mark Coleman was highly pivotal in putting wrestling on the map during mixed martial arts’ early years. He retired in 2010 following a loss to Randy Couture, but his accomplishments inside the cage are hard to overlook. Accolades include two...

Bellator, Rizin Veteran Satoshi Ishii Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Polish Promotion KSW Olympic judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii has signed a multi-fight contract with Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.

By the Numbers: Sergei Kharitonov Sergei Kharitonov is coming off one of his most crucial career victories, knocking out Roy Nelson in the first round. Undefeated in his last six outings, Kharitonov will next face a man who is eager to bounce back from his first...

5 Lessons Learned From Bellator 214 ‘Fedor vs. Bader’ At Bellator 214, the promotion crowned its first heavyweight champion in almost three years but saw its most heralded prospect -- the man it...

5 Defining Moments: Andrei Arlovski Andrei Arlovski has seen ups and downs in his career. After showing life by defeating Junior Albini and Stefan Struve, he suffered two straight losses to Tai Tuivasa and...