Scott Coker Explains Decision to Book Kongo Over Emelianenko in Next Bellator HW Title Bout Although Fedor Emelianenko wanted to avenge a heavyweight grand prix loss to Ryan Bader in his farewell bout, Bellator president Scott Coker said it was only fair that...

Ryan Bader-Cheick Kongo Heavyweight Title Rematch Headlines Bellator Paris on May 6 Mere moments after a grueling win over Valentin Moldavsky in the Bellator 273 headliner, Ryan Bader already had his next assigment.

Bellator 273 ‘Bader vs. Moldavsky’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring Sherdog's live Bellator 273 coverage kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Forecasting Bellator Champions, Class of 2022 Four of the nine undisputed Bellator MMA titles changed hands at least once in 2021. Who will be the last men and women standing when the...

Rivalries: Lyoto Machida As one of the few karatekas to thrive at the sport’s highest levels, “The Dragon” was for years a headlining attraction in the Ultimate...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Maurice Smith Turns 60 The Alliance co-founder and former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder remains one of MMA’s most overlooked pioneers.

By The Numbers: Peter Queally vs. Patricky Freire The two lightweights will rematch in the Bellator 270 main event on Friday in Dublin, less than six months after a cut ended their first encounter in...

Former Foes Jan Blachowicz, Corey Anderson Trade Barbs on Social Media The ongoing Bellator light heavyweight grand prix has reignited the debate regarding the best light heavyweight in the sport, and there are more than a few in the MMA community who believe that the Vadim...

Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Sometime early next year, Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson will square off with Bellator MMA light heavyweight gold on the line.

Scott Coker: Bellator Grand Prix Winner Will Be Best Light Heavyweight ‘On the Planet’ The Bellator light heavyweight grand prix is down to two after Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson advanced to the tournament finals on Saturday night.