Nick Diaz was the main newsmaker in September 2011, getting pulled from a fight with Georges St. Pierre and put against B.J. Penn instead. Here's what else made news in September 2011.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator welterweight tournament finalist Douglas Lima about his success in the tournament thus far, dealing with what Ben Saunders brings to the cage and who he thinks really won the recent Ben Askren vs. Jay Hieron title fight two weeks ago in this exclusive interview.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator welterweight title challenger Jay Hieron, who's taking on Ben Askren this Saturday night in the main event of Bellator 56. Find out how Hieron would ideally like the fight to finish inside.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger and Matt Bishop speak with Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren about Jay Hieron's credentials, wrestling in MMA and why he feels he's going to "maul" Hieron this Saturday night in his first title defense.
Ben Askren and Jay Hieron have been slated to square off against one another for the welterweight championship at Bellator 56 on Oct. 29 in Kansas City.
Bellator 64: Ben Askren And Douglas Lima Talk Welterweight Title Fight
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 6, 2012 2:00 PM EDT
September 2011 MMA Recap: Nick Diaz Booted From Title Match, UFC On Fox Main Event Announced
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Jan 2, 2012 10:00 AM EST
Phenomenon: MMAmania interview exclusive with Bellator welterweight finalist Douglas Lima
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 9, 2011 7:00 PM EST
Bellator Notebook: Arguing For Title Rematches, Ratings Drop, Former UFC Talent Signed
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Nov 1, 2011 8:04 PM EDT
Bellator 56 Recap: Prindle, Santos Advance to Heavyweight Final, Askren Retains Title
by Jackie Maden from Gals Guide To MMA on Oct 30, 2011 1:56 AM EDT
Bellator 56 Recap: Prindle, Santos Advance to Heavyweight Final, Askren Retains Title
by Jackie Maden from Bloody Elbow on Oct 30, 2011 1:34 AM EDT
Bellator 56 Live Play-by-Play and Results
by Jackie Maden from Bloody Elbow on Oct 29, 2011 6:04 PM EDT
Bellator 56: Ben Askren and Jay Hieron Prepare For Quiet Title Clash
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Oct 29, 2011 5:30 PM EDT
Bellator 56 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Askren vs Hieron' TONIGHT (Oct. 29) on MTV2
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 29, 2011 10:33 AM EDT
Bellator 56 predictions and preview for 'Askren vs Hieron' on Oct. 29 in Kansas City
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 28, 2011 3:08 PM EDT
Bellator 56 weigh in results LIVE from Kansas City for 'Askren vs Hieron'
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 28, 2011 7:00 AM EDT
Bellator welterweight title challenger Jay Heiron says 'this is not a wrestling match' against Ben Askren (MMAmania exclusive)
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 27, 2011 7:15 PM EDT
Bellator Notes: Travis Wiuff And Title Shots, Zoila Gurgel Asks For Help, Ratings
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Oct 25, 2011 8:22 PM EDT
Funky Town: Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren says he'll 'maul Jay Hieron'
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 24, 2011 6:30 PM EDT
Five Fights to Watch in October - The Best From the UFC, Bellator, and MFC
by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Oct 3, 2011 2:01 PM EDT
Bellator 56: Ben Askren vs Jay Hieron title fight set for Oct. 29 in Kansas City
by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Oct 1, 2011 4:45 PM EDT