Fighting out of Miami, Florida, the 44-year-old Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. Storley 2: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland Sumario de la pelea de Bellator 266: Davis vs. Bellator 266: Davis vs. [1] [2] [3] The event was the first Bellator event with fans in attendance since Bellator 240 in February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Pitbull 2. Fight Team: King's MMA (CA) & Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (NY) Head Trainer (s): Rafael Cordeiro & Renzo Gracie. The main card follows at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) on. 12. The event marked the promotion's third visit to Paris and first since Bellator 280 in May 2022. Kavanagh. Gracie fell short to Shane Keefe in his return. S. The person asked to remain. ALL FINISHES from Bellator 301! | Bellator MMA. Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Bellator 266 takes place Saturday, September 18 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. It was clear from the onset that Cyborg’s speed, strength and power were a problem for Zingano, who absorbed. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more. Friday Nov 17 - 9p/6p Stream Now. Uhrich took place January 29, 2016, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. McKee, Tofiq Musayev, Alexandr Shabliy, Patricky Freire, Mansour Barnaoui, Benson Henderson, and Sidney Outlaw. Primus’ Bellator MMA put on a tentpole event that suffered multiple main card hiccups on fight week. Unlike the huge buzz surrounding his originally scheduled Bellator MMA debut in May against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, it seems as if Yoel Romero is riding a bit under the radar entering Saturday's. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. Training partners: Fabricio Werdum, Beneil Dariush, Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin Vettori, Cris Cyborg. With Renzo Gracie and Rafael Cordeiro in his corner, Neiman Gracie took home the first knockout win of his MMA career in highlight-reel fashion, stopping Mark Lemminger with a blitz of punches at. – Bellator makes its return Saturday, and the promotion is featuring a key light heavyweight contender bout atop the card. Yoel Romero made his Bellator MMA debut last Saturday night. View Gracie vs. BELLATOR MMA TWITTER FEED. 27. ET on Friday. Romero” is set to air TONIGHT (Sat. Bellator 268 is closed for new predictions. Undefeated welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov defends his title against Jason Jackson in the main event of a star-studded event. menu. Bellator announced in February 2018 that they extended her contract with the promotion. His stock rose between 2015 and 2017 when he went 5-1 in the UFC, but. The start time is 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT in the US, 3 am BST in the UK and 12 pm AEST in Australia. NEWS FEATURES FIGHT FINDER PODCASTS VIDEOS RANKINGS FORUM BOXING MORE. She has lost two straight, her first losing. The main card airs on Paramount and streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. m. Fight summary of Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Romero"-led event TONIGHT (Sat. Event chronology. Bellator MMA 266: Yoel Romero vs Phil Davis Purse And Payout. , featuring a Light Heavyweight showdown between Phil Davis and Yoel. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Jackson’ Pictures: Bellator 301; Jason Jackson Lives Up to Moniker with. PT). John Salter. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. ESPN. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. Sign. Romero. Plus Neiman Gracie looks to add another win to his family's historic legacy when he collides. Fight Facts: Bellator 266 Bellator 266 featured the biggest betting upset in a few years,. 2020: LOSS: Liz Carmouche: SUBMISSION: 03:17 (Rd. Bellator 266 Quick Results. Kavanagh was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on November 12, 2021, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, United States. Anderson. Former Bellator champion Phil Davis (22-6 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) is tasked with. Bellator 266 preliminary card Light Heavyweight: Alex Polizzi def. Bellator 261: Johnson vs. MMA; Home; Schedule/Results; Fightcenter; P4P;. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Hernandez fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. WATCH NOW. Gracie vs. Bellator 266 results: It’s time to see what could be next for Yoel Romero after he suffered his fourth straight defeat, coming up short against Phil Davis in his Bellator MMA debut. 46% S. 2021. ASSOCIATION. Although Smith (36-16 MMA, 11-6 UFC) came into this one as the betting favorite, the matchup had similar vibes to his past two fights with Jimmy Crute and Devin. Fighting out of Newport Beach, CA by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When Neiman Gracie reviewed film on Mark Lemminger, he knew he was better in the striking department. Bellator 300 takes place on October 7th, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. – Bellator 266 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMA Junkie at 5 p. m. Jackson results. 18 | San Jose, California Discussion Preliminary Card | Catchweight · 130 lbs | Pro MMA Jesse Delgado defeats Joshua Dillon via 3 Round DecisionThe more things change in mixed martial arts, the more Cris Cyborg remains the same. Borics Sat, Oct 1, 2022 The Long Beach ArenaBellator free fight: Neiman Gracie overwhelms Mark Lemminger with vicious shots in TKO win. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Training partners: Fabricio Werdum, Beneil Dariush, Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin Vettori, Cris Cyborg. Ben Parrish Light Heavyweight Feature Bout YOUR PICK Draw Win WIN - Decision WIN - Decision Phil Davis VS. Yoel Romero’s Bellator MMA debut didn’t go as planned, but the former UFC title challenger was nonetheless the highest-paid fighter on Saturday’s card. BELLATOR 268 START TIME: Bellator 268 begins tonight (October 16) at 10:00 p. Bellator. Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Diaz vs. m. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. To check out the latest Bellator MMA-related news and notes. Who won the main event at Bellator 266? Vadim Nemkov beat Julius Anglickas by submission in the 4th round during the main event of Bellator 266. m. Phil Davia and Yoel Romero will clash in the Bellator 266 main e. Alejandra Lara vs DeAnna Bennett bout, earlier planned for 263, will also take place on Bellator 266. Jason Jackson won the welterweight title at Bellator 301 with a stunning upset of Yaroslav Amosov. Neiman Gracie Stambowsky (born December 12, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. (2021-09-18 01:00:00 -0400) Watch Bellator 266 weigh-in video live now. Peleas adicionales serán anunciadas en un. 25 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Start times for the prelims and. Whether necessary or not, Pico showed a superhuman desire to keep fighting. Fight summary of Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Bellator MMA x Rizin 2. The event marked Bellator's first outside of the Mohegan Sun bubble and the first Bellator show on the road. Romero will be competing at light heavyweight for the first time in his pro MMA career. Queally. Dan Tom. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. 2021. City. P. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes. Yoel Romero via split decision (30-27. Kana Watanabe via first-round knockout (punches)The PFL announced the long-rumored acquisition of Bellator MMA on Monday, with PFL chairman Donn Davis writing on the social media platform X that the purchase creates a "new MMA global powerhouse. [1] [2] [3] The event was the first Bellator event with fans in attendance since Bellator 240 in February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In the main event of the evening, BELLATOR middleweight king. . Fight summary of Bellator 266: Davis vs. Kharitonov was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on August 20, 2021 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota , United States. Yoel Romero during his fight with Phil Davis at Bellator 266. m. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. The main event between Top 10 contenders at Mohegan Sun Arena airs live on Showtime on Saturday, February 19th. Phil Davis played spoiler for the debut of Yoel Romero at Bellator 266 on Saturday — but it wasn’t easy. Moldavsky. Parrish was a huge underdog in betting lines. ET/ 7 p. Make sure to LIKE and Subscribe for more FREE fights. BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. 6 stone or 93 KG). Event Start Time; Invicta FC 54 : 10. Bellator 266 took place Saturday, September 18, 2021 with 12 fights at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Also meeting on the main card: top female flyweights Alejandra Lara and Deanna Bennett. UFC. Romero | 2021. Courtesy of Bellator MMA Providing the answer: Bantamweight championship: Sergio Pettis (c) vs. ET (4 p. Romero September 18, 2021. SAN JOSE, Calif. Pitbull 2 (also known as Bellator Dublin) was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on November 5, 2021 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. m. Yoel Romero via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-26) Neiman Gracie def. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. , Sept. Former Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight World. She tried twice, though only dropped 0. Bellator 270: Queally vs. Gracie has also. This contest was for the Bellator light. Alex Polizzi: In an alternate universe, Bellator could have been planning a showdown between undefeated light heavyweights Christian Edwards and Grant Neal after Bellator 266. Yoel Romero versus Phil Davis is a very interesting MMA match-up, and Bellator signed it, and it’s here. Former Bellator Featherweight World Champion (2-time) Holds notable victories over Patricio Pitbull, Pat Curran, Henry Corrales & Marlon Sandro. Residing out of San Diego, CA. Pitbull vs. Bellator MMA Pettis (22-5) rallied late in Round 4 to retrieve victory from the jaws of defeat by knocking Horiguchi out cold with a stunning spinning back fist in the main event of Bellator 272. Tristen Critchfield. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Hometown fighter DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) missed weight by 3. Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Patricio Pitbull entered Bellator 297 on Friday night looking to make history as the first man to win world titles in three weight classes for a major mixed martial arts promotion. “I’m very exhausted,” Davis told MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference. A Bellator. City. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three times. After going three full rounds with the hard-hitting Olympic silver medalist, Davis admitted that he was “very exhausted. Davis Sep / 18 / 2021. MMA is the sports growth business of this decade with its current $1. Yoel Romero vs Phil Davis headlines Bellator 266 on Sept. Anglickas. Event Start Time; Invicta FC 54 : 10. Main Event | Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Championship | 205 lbs. 18, 2021, starting at 6 p. 54% T. [1] [2]Find the latest MMA news, rumors, results, fighter rankings, and more about UFC, Bellator, ONE Championship, PFL, and all major promotions. S1. Bellator 266 · Piccolotti Withdrew. Bellator 266: “Davis vs Romero” is set to air tonight (Sat. SAN JOSE, Calif. LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Salter card at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Bellator 266 Fights. A former light heavyweight champion, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision Saturday at Bellator 266. A. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (22-6 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) takes on former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who is making his highly anticipated Bellator debut. The promotion closed out a successful 2021 with arguably its biggest shocker of the year when Sergio Pettis stunned Kyoji Horiguchi. In the headliner, former Bellator light. Not only is there UFC Vegas 37, but Bellator 266 in San Jose. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. . Tapology members can make predictions for upcoming MMA & Boxing fights. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. To check out the latest Bellator MMA-related news and notes. Bellator 266 Quick Results. 05. Also, stay tuned tomorrow, November 18th for our picks and predictions. After a competitive first two rounds, Romero was taken down and. PT. 5. 2020: LOSS: Liz Carmouche: SUBMISSION: 03:17 (Rd. Bellator: Amosov vs. IMDb 7. Corey Anderson: Davis’ triumph over Romero in the Bellator 266 headliner is the type of high-profile performance that could warrant another title shot, but if either Nemkov or. “It’s weird. We cover all kind of cage fighting like Glory, SuperFight, One World MMA, Fight Pass and Fight Night and more. Romero (13-5 MMA) has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Israel Adesanya for the UFC’s middleweight championship in March of 2020. Rumors have run rampant that Viacom, which owns Bellator and Showtime Boxing, is looking to get out of the fight business, leaving both combat sports. m. Wonderful" Davis welcomes Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero to the Bellator cage as the Cuban sensation makes his highly anticipated promotional debut. com: Bellator 301 Results: Amosov vs. Ben Parrish may have shocked the MMA world on Saturday night, but he certainly didn’t surprise himself or those closest to him. m. ET/6 p. Bellator 266: September 18, 2021: SAP Center: San Jose, California, U. This contest was for the Bellator. Updated 8:30 AM PST, November 20, 2023. vs (Fight Info) Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Yes, he’s 44-years old and coming off three losses. ET. The lineup for next week’s Bellator return to its Northern California home base is set with the addition of four new fights on the preliminary card. 75 billion industry revenue projected to grow 10% annually to $4 billion by 2032. Ray finishes with a record of 25-13. Romero fight card, a live blog of the main event, and live Bellator 266 Twitter updates. Fight fans have been eagerly awaiting the Bellator MMA debut of Yoel Romero for a while now, but they were not counting on Phil Davis to spoil the party. The event will take place in San Jose, California. . FAQ; Register; Tap In; Tapology. Expectations. In the main event of Bellator 266 in San Jose, the former UFC middleweight title challenger struggled to generate much. Moldavsky. Bellator 269: Fedor vs. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Bellator 261 card, results Valentin Moldavsky (ic) def. Dropped and nearly finished moments prior, Mattos (14-2-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) survived, slowed the pace, and utilized slick Brazilian jiu-jitsu to submit Richard Palencia (10-2 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) with a standing rear-naked choke. m. Official Bellator 266 results include: MAIN CARD (10 p. Watch the Bellator 293 live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 7 p. It's just how it is. Sep 22, 2021, 10:00pm EDT. 5% C. (Romero) sets an interesting tempo. Fight Facts: Bellator 266 Bellator 266 featured the biggest betting upset in a few years,. 20. strength, Phil Davis was too much for Yoel Romero. ET. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a purple belt in. A date and venue for the event are currently unknown. November 16, 2023 3:00 pm ET. Let's look at live UFC streaming. m. The two standout UFC alums will battle in a light heavyweight main event for Bellator 266. XMMA 6 matchup: Welterweight vs. Neal (6-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) discussed his bout with Polizzi (8-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), whom he called a “phenomenal opponent,” and how he expects “extreme violence. The event marked Bellator's first return to Irish soil since February 2020. Bellator 266: Davis vs. Also, stay tuned tomorrow, November 18th for our picks and predictions. Vadim Nemkov Anthony Johnson "Rumble" 14-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 23-6-0 Champion : Title : Challenger: Russia Nationality : United States Stary Oskol, Russia :Johnny Eblen is the new Bellator middleweight champion. PFL did not disclose financial terms in Monday’s announcement. 18 in both Romero's Bellator debut and his first fight at light heavyweight since 2011. , Sept. Reason: Johnson Illness. Two fights after taking down a former world champion in Lyoto Machida, Fabian Edwards looked to add another win over a former champ when he faced Gegard Mousasi in the main event of. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). . com will deliver coverage of Bellator 266 later tonight on Showtime. Welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov. Scott Coker voices faith in Yoel Romero after Bellator 266 loss, ponders 5. 18, 2021) on Showtime. Event Start Time; PFL 10 : 11. Bout Cancelled Prior to Event. Welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov (27-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) takes on challenger Jason Jackson (16-4 MMA, 7-1. A Tale of Two Gracies: Another Gracie competed at Bellator 266: Rhalan, who appeared for the first time in an MMA match since October 2007. Borics. Pick a UFC card at random, and it's probably going to be a good card. Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Welcome to the Monster Energy Prelims fueled by ampm. m. DeAnna Bennett and Alejandra Lara, Bellator 266 Credit: Bellator MMA. October 8, 2023 9:40 am ET. Yoel Romero via split. The ceremonial weigh-ins begin at 3:30 p. ET (2 p. October 8, 2023 9:40 am ET. Bellator 148: Daley vs. Anglickas: Bellator 267: Lima vs. Bellator doesn't need some kind of manufactured narrative to have a poor reputation among MMA fans, it's entirely their own doing. 2️⃣ weeks until the 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 heavyweight rematch in Bellator history. Feb 25: Bellator 291: Amosov vs. pro results. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. ET on Showtime. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Keefe at Bellator 266 on Tapology. Stay locked in here at for Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Alejandra Lara vs DeAnna. … See moreBellator MMA Tristen Critchfield Phil Davis Stymies Yoel Romero, Wins Split Decision in Bellator 266 Headliner In a matchup of strength vs. September 16, 2021 1:50 pm ET. The main event was a Welterweight fight between Paul Daley and Andy Uhrich. PT. <p><strong>LOS ANGELES – </strong>A pair of elite mixed martial artists meet in the main event of <em>BELLATOR MMA 266</em> next Saturday, Sept. PT. Jackson results. Friday Nov 17 - 9p/6p Stream Now. Pitbull 2. 18 add_circle. Professional Fighters League’s long-rumored purchase of Bellator MMA has become a reality. The Bellator cage in back in San Jose this weekend with a big light heavyweight main event while MMASucka provides Bellator 266 results throughout the day. Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Watch Neiman Gracie score the first technical knockout of his career against Mark Lemminger at Bellator 266. In the headliner, Bellator newcomer Yoel Romero looks to make a statement against Phil Davis. Romero will be competing at light heavyweight for the first time in his pro MMA career. Louis, Missouri for the likely right to challenge for the. Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Phil Davis vs. Sitting atop the card are a pair of title fights, including one of the most dominant. Mark Lemminger via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:27 Bellator MMA. 4 ranked Neiman Gracie (10-2) against Mark Lemminger (12-3) and a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5- Alejandra Lara (9-4) and. ET, Showtime) Phil Davis vs. Bellator heads to Chicago on Friday with a stacked card headlined by a pair of championship bouts. Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Eddie Abasolo Boxing Record view_list Sports: MMA Muay Thai filter_list Cancelled: Shown. 18 in both Romero's Bellator debut and his first fight at light heavyweight since 2011. ET/ 7 p. On the other hand, Phil Davis’ usual earning from a regular Bellator fight is around. Bellator has a vision to enhance the fight business and offer the most exciting sporting events for fans and viewers across the globe, while featuring some of the top-athletes in the world. Glaico Franca (22-8). 2023, 7:00 AM ET UFC 295 :Bellator MMA Fabian Edwards drew first blood in his challenge for Johnny Eblen's middleweight title in the main event of Bellator 299, but a deep cut across his eyebrow seemed to ignite a new fire. Phil Davis def Yoel Romero Split Dec; Neiman Gracie def Mark Lemminger KO/TKO, 1:27 R1;. Bellator 266 takes place at SAP Center with the main card airing on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. McKee from The Forum (USA) in Los Angeles on July 31, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 18 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Phil Davis def Yoel Romero Split Dec; Neiman Gracie def Mark Lemminger KO/TKO, 1:27 R1;. The main card follows at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) on. . Alex Polizzi (8-1) will look to pick up his second straight win when he faces off against Grant Neal (6-0) in a preliminary 205-pound bout at Bellator 266. Johnson. Third place: Ben Parrish def. Gracie vs. A two-time Pan-American champion in coloured belts, Gracie medalled at the 2013 black belt World No-Gi Championship before transitioning to MMA competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. MVP 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on October 1, 2021, at Wembley Arena in. ET, and MMA Fighting will have highlights when available. |. The Bellator women’s flyweight picked up a dominant decision win over Alejandra Lara on Saturday at Bellator 266. 18, 2021. 2023, 6:00 PM ET Stevenson vs. S. Sowma. Chicago, Illinois, United States. Mark Lemminger (12-3) will look to build a winning streak when he faces off against Neiman Gracie (10-2) in the 170-pound co-main event of Bellator 266. 09. To date, Bellator MMA has held 310 events and presided over approximately 3,432 matches. – Grant Neal spoke with the media Thursday ahead of his light heavyweight fight with Alex Polizzi at Bellator 266. However, White admits that while he. Davis Sep / 18 / 2021:MMA legend Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut against former light-heavyweight world champion Phil 'Mr Wonderful' Davis at Bellator 266 on Saturday. Romero: Event Date: Sept. Fight summary of Bellator 266: Davis vs. On Saturday night, Yoel Romero finally makes his Bellator debut when he faces Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 from SAP Center in San Jose, California. In the main event. The fight aired live on Showtime. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. The Bellator 266 lineup includes: MAIN CARD (10 p. Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Fight summary of Bellator 266: Davis vs. Bellator 273: Bader vs. Fighting out of Newport Beach, CA by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Event chronology. Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Long Beach Arena. Who won the main event at Bellator 266? Vadim Nemkov beat Julius Anglickas by submission in the 4th round during the main event of Bellator 266. Fightcenter ». Phil Davis def. Event Start Time; UFC 295 : 11. Bellator 266: “Davis vs. On Saturday night, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) lost a split decision to Phil Davis in the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center. Amy Kaplan | 12:21 PM EST. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. “I’m very exhausted,” Davis told MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference. Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Press Kit. Get Yoel Romero vs. Romero: Bellator 267: Lima vs. “I’m excited, man, excited. The fight aired live on Showtime. DeAnna Bennett | Bellator 266 Post-Fight Interview. At one point considered the second largest in the United States and one of the largest combat sport promotions in the world, Bellator's first event was held in 2009, and the promotion has since held over 300 "numbered" events. SAN JOSE, Calif. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 75 billion industry revenue projected to grow 10% annually to $4 billion by 2032. Bellator 286 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 7 p. The main card starts at 10 p. Event chronology. Date: 2021-09-18. Welcome to the Monster Energy Prelims fueled by ampm. Yoel Romero will take on Phil Davis in a Light Heavyweight Bout.