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Bellator 51

Sep 24, 2011 9:00 PM EDT Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, United States

Bellator 51 will take place Sept. 24, 2011 from the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio and host the opening round of the Bellator season-five bantamweight tournament. The eight-man tournament winner will face current bantamweight champion Zack Makovsky.

In the tournament's opening round, Alexis Vila will take on Bellator featherweight Joe Warren as he drops down to the 135lbs division. Fights between Eduardo Dantas vs. Wilson Reis, Luiz Nogueira vs. Ed West, and Chase Beebe vs. Marcos Galvao round out the rest of the tournament.

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Sep 24, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

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Bellator 60 preview and predictions for 'Warren vs Curran' on March 9 in Hammond

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger previews the upcoming Bellator season six featherweight tournament as well as the Bellator 60 main event, a title fight between featherweight champion Joe Warren and challenger Pat Curran. Who do we think will win? Find out inside.

2012 World MMA Flyweight Scouting Report: #7 - Jesse Riggleman

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Feb 8, 2012 8:00 PM EST

At #7 on the 2012 World MMA Flyweight Scouting Report, Virginia's Jesse Riggleman (11-2) finds his deserved spot on this year's countdown. After back-to-back losses in 2010 to The Ultimate Fighter contestants John Dodson and Louis Gaudinot...

HKL Reader's Choice - 2011 Knockout Of The Year

by Earl Montclair from Head Kick Legend on Jan 10, 2012 9:35 AM EST

2011 was loaded with highlight reel knockouts. Come vote for the Knockout Of The Year and let your voice be heard.

Bellator season six bantamweight tournament shaping up for March 2 on MTV2

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Dec 16, 2011 11:46 AM EST

The Bellator season six bantamweight tournament is announced for March 2 on MTV2. Who will be next in line for a shot at the 135-pound title?

Bellator 59 Ratings: Season Finale Draws 265,000 Viewers

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Dec 1, 2011 4:01 PM EST

Despite a controversial main event, Bellator Fighting Championships' electrifying fifth season ended on a high note. According to figures collected by MMA Nation, the promotion's heavyweight and bantamweight tournament finale drew approximately 265,000 viewers, fifth most in Bellator history.

Bellator Viewership Remains Strong For Season Finale

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Dec 1, 2011 9:00 AM EST

Bellator closed out their fifth season in style with strong viewership for the second week in a row.

Bellator 58: Chandler Vs. Alvarez Propels Ratings To Season-Five High 260,000 Viewers

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Nov 22, 2011 2:44 PM EST

Viewership for Bellator 58 skyrocketed to 269,000 viewers on the wings of Michael Chandler's electrifying brawl with Eddie Alvarez.

Bellator 57 predictions and preview for 'Saunders vs Lima' on Nov. 12 in Rama, Ontario

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 10, 2011 8:30 PM EST

Bellator 57 predictions and preview for 'Saunders vs Lima' on Nov. 12 in Rama, Ontario

Bellator 56 Ratings Drop To 154,000 Viewers

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Nov 1, 2011 2:19 PM EDT

Ratings for Bellator Fighting Championships dropped for a second straight week.

Bellator 55 Ratings Fall To 168,000 MTV2 Viewers

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Bellator 59: Alexis Vila Vs. Eduardo Dantas Tapped For Bantamweight Tournament Finale

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Oct 24, 2011 6:06 PM EDT

Bellator 54 Ratings Rebound With 185,000 MTV2 Viewers

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Oct 18, 2011 2:05 PM EDT

Bellator's Roller Coaster Ride Exacerbated by MTV2's Poor Decisions

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Oct 12, 2011 2:00 PM EDT

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by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Oct 11, 2011 1:20 PM EDT

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by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 10, 2011 5:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky about his thoughts on the tournament field which holds his next title challenger.

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by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Oct 10, 2011 12:45 PM EDT

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by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 4, 2011 1:16 PM EDT

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Bellator 51: Despite stellar show, ratings near all-time low

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