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Bellator 97: Douglas Lima injured, fight with Ben Saunders delayed once again

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Another injury to Douglas Lima has delayed his rematch with Ben Saunders in the Bellator welterweight tournament final. The two were scheduled to fight at the end of July.

Dave Jansen out with ACL injury, Bellator champ Michael Chandler now fights David Rickels on July 31

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 2, 2013 1:57 PM EDT

The injury bug has reshuffled a pair of major fight cards for Bellator's upcoming 2013 Summer Series.

UFC 160 in Tweets: Pros react to Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and T.J. Grant knockouts, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 1:10 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Cain Velasquez's dominant performance, Junior dos Santos' electric knockout, T.J. Grant's career-changing KO, and more.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman nearly signed with Bellator before last-second contract controversy

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Chris Weidman was hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.

Ben Askren faces Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97 in July

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren will defend his title to Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97: Askren vs. Koreshkov.

Bellator Returns to Albuquerque as Ben Askren Defends Welterweight Title Against Andrey Koreshkov on July 31 Live on Spike TV

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 5:30 PM EDT

Bellator MMA returns to Albuquerque on Weds., July 31, 2013 as the Santa Ana Star Center will play host to reigning Bellator Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren defending his title against Russian phenom Andrey Koreshkov live on Spike TV.

Ben Askren defends Bellator welterweight title against undefeated Russian

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 4:25 PM EDT

It will be a battle of the unbeatens next time the Bellator welterweight title is put up for grabs.

Matthew Riddle enters Bellator season nine welterweight tournament

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 7:11 PM EDT

Matt Riddle will compete in the Bellator season nine welterweight tourney after the company bought out the pro-pot fighter's Legacy FC contract.

Matt Riddle booked for Bellator MMA season nine welterweight tournament

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle has been added to Bellator MMA's season nine tournament, putting him back on Spike TV, where he first gained notoriety as a contestant on season seven of "The Ultimate Fighter."

Bloody Elbow's Bellator Rankings - May 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Take a look at how the Bloody Elbow staff ranked fighters in each of Bellator's eight divisions.

UFC on Fox 7 fight card: Jordan Mein vs Matt Brown preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fox 7 main card-opening bout between welterweights Matt Brown and Jordan Mein. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Bellator 93 preview and predictions: Marcin Held vs. Dave Jansen

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Mar 21, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow presents a preview of Bellator 93, featuring last season's delayed Lightweight final between Marcin Held and Dave Jansen.

UFC 158 in Tweets: Pros react to Nick Diaz vs. Georges St-Pierre, Johny Hendricks vs. Carlos Condit, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 17, 2013 1:49 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Georges St-Pierre's victory over Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks' war with Carlos Condit, and more from UFC 158.

Morning Report: Keith Kizer says past steroids users, including Vitor Belfort, likely to be denied TRT exemptions

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 6, 2013 8:00 AM EST

By now we know Vitor Belfort was on TRT when he flattened Michael Bisping. And while that may fly in Brazil, NSAC executive director Keith Kizer made it clear that neither Belfort, nor any past steroid user should expect to fight on TRT in Nevada.

Douglas Lima suffers broken hand, final with Ben Saunders delayed until summer

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Mar 5, 2013 8:00 PM EST

The Bellator season 8 Welterweight final between Douglas Lima and Ben Saunders has been postponed. Get all the details here at Bloody Elbow.

Douglas Lima's broken hand postpones Bellator MMA Welterweight Tournament Finals

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2013 7:30 PM EST

Bellator Welterweight Tournament Finalists Douglas Lima and Ben Saunders will have to wait for their long awaited rematch as Lima has suffered a broken hand. Originally scheduled for March 21st, the tourney finals will now take place this summer.

Douglas Lima's broken hand forces postponement of fight with Ben Saunders

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 5, 2013 4:32 PM EST

Bellator's welterweight tournament final has been postposed as Douglas Lima broke his hand during his semifinal win.

UFC 157 in Tweets: Pros react to Rousey vs. Carmouche, Henderson vs. Machida, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 24, 2013 1:13 AM EST

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Ronda Rousey's electric win over Liz Carmouche, as well as Lyoto Machida's victory over Dan Henderson, and more from UFC 157.

Bellator 90 results recap for 'Shamhalaev vs Martinez' last night (Feb. 21) from West Valley City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2013 2:43 AM EST

MMAmania.com has a complete recap of last night's Bellator 90 event which saw Shahbulat Shamhalaev earn a tremendous second round knockout over Rad Martinez and Emanuel Newton pull off 2013's upset of the year candidate by knocking out King Mo.

Bellator 90 Results: Newton clubs King Mo; Shahbulat, Lima, Zayats, Saunders score finishes

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Feb 22, 2013 1:15 AM EST

Bellator 90. 2 hours. 6 fights. 6 finishes, 5 in the 1st round, comprised of 5 knockouts and an armbar.

Nickname The Phenom	Birthdate 01/05/1988
Height / Weight 6'1" - 170	Place of Birth Brazil

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