Bellator presents MMA in the sports-season format where individual fighters compete.

Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) was an American mixed martial arts promotion founded in 2008 by Bjorn Rebney and operated until 2025. The promotion takes its name from bellātor, the Latin word for "warrior". Bellator's first event was in 2009, and the promotion held 313 "numbered" events.

Bellator presents MMA in the sports-season format where individual fighters compete.

Jan 13, 2025 · The end of Bellator was imminent after PFL acquired it in late 2023. Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani reported Monday on "The Ariel Helwani Show" that the Bellator brand is officially "dead." It will now ...

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Jan 14, 2025 · After 17 years as the sport's number two promotion, Bellator MMA is no more, PFL founder Donn Davis revealed earlier today.

Jan 25, 2025 · Now that Bellator is just a memory, these are the final all-time promotional leaders in several marquee categories.

BELLATOR is a leading global MMA promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities around the world.

Jan 25, 2025 · Live text commentary as Paul Hughes takes on Usman Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight title at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

Jan 25, 2025 · Paul Hughes' bid to become Bellator lightweight champion falls agonisingly short as Usman Nurmagomedov claims a thrilling majority decision win in Dubai.