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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.

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.

Pat Curran takes a page from Miguel Cotto's boxing to achieve MMA success

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 4, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Ahead of his bout with Shahbulat Shamhalev at Bellator 95, Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran says his love of boxing and appreciation of Miguel Cotto has made a dramatic improvement in his striking skills as a MMA fighter.

What was the best combat sports fight in the first three months of 2013?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 4, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

We're only a little over three months into 2013, but there have already been some great fights across the spectrum of combat sports. Which would should top the list for the first quarter of the year?

Bellator 95 results, LIVE online video stream for 'Curran vs Shamhalaev' TONIGHT (April 4) on Spike TV

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 4, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com will deliver the latest Bellator 95 results updates tonight (April 4, 2013) with LIVE blog coverage of "Curran vs Shamhalaev," as well as an online live video stream of Spike TV's event from Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Bellator 95 weigh-in results LIVE from Atlantic City for 'Curran vs Shamhalaev'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 3, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com will be your home for the Bellator 95 weigh-in results live as they happen. Bellator 95 features a featherweight title fight and a pair of season eight tournament final bouts in the featherweight and middleweight divisions

Bellator 95 preview and predictions for 'Curran vs Shamhalaev' in Atlantic City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 2, 2013 11:02 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger offers a complete preview and prediction for Thursday night's Bellator 95 main card featuring a featherweight title fight and two season eight tournament finals in the featherweight and middleweight divisions.

Adrenaline junkie: Bellator 95 headliner Pat Curran interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 2, 2013 9:01 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks to Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran about his hobbies outside the sport, his transition from underdog to one of the faces of Bellator and his upcoming title defense against Shahbulat Shamhalaev

Tourney finals Newton vs. Zayats, Awad vs. Rickels slated for Bellator 94

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 13, 2013 3:07 PM EDT

Emanuel Newton collides with Mikhail Zayats, and Saad Awad battles David "The Caveman" Rickels for $100,000 and a guaranteed title shot on the main card of Bellator 94.

Bellator featherweight contender Daniel Straus arrested on drug charges in Florida

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Mar 2, 2013 6:30 PM EST

Bellator's Season 6 Featherweight tournament winner Daniel Straus was arrested in Florida for driving with a suspended license, possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis, possession of MDMA (ecstasy) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Pat Curran vs Shahbulat Shamhalaev featherweight title fight booked for April 4 Bellator event in place of injured Daniel Straus

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 27, 2013 2:14 PM EST

Bellator season seven featherweight tournament champion Shahbulat Shamhalaev will be stepping up to fight champion Pat Curran just six weeks after winning the shot at the belt as he replaces an injured Daniel Straus, who's out with a broken hand.

Shahbulat Shamhalaev steps in, faces Pat Curran at Bellator 95

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Feb 27, 2013 2:07 PM EST

One Bellator featherweight tourney winner replaced another against champion Pat Curran in April.

Bellator season eight finale set with featherweight title fight between Pat Curran and Daniel Straus

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 2:28 PM EST

Pat Curran will both open and close the eighth season of Bellator MMA, defending his title against Patricio Freire in the first ever fight on Spike TV and now closing the season with a title defense against season six tournament winner Daniel Straus

Bloody Elbow January 2013 Meta-Rankings: Featherweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 31, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Clay Guida's huge (and questionable) win over Hatsu Hioki has vaulted him into the top 10.

Bellator 85 medical suspensions and injuries: Jacob Noe suspended indefinitely

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 18, 2013 11:00 PM EST

The California State Athletic Commission today benched Jacob Noe indefinitely and eight fighter for 180 days following their fisticuffs at Bellator 85, which was held last Thursday night (Jan. 17, 2013) in Irvine, California.

Bellator ratings for Spike TV debut draws 1.2 million peak rating with 928,000 average viewers

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 18, 2013 5:07 PM EST

Bellator Fighting Championships has exceeded all projections for its debut on Spike TV last night in an event which showcased two title fights and the light heavyweight tournament quarterfinals. Get all the ratings details inside.

Bellator 85 results recap for 'Chandler vs Hawn' last night (Jan. 17) from Irvine

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 18, 2013 2:03 AM EST

MMAmania.com has a complete recap of last night's Bellator 85 event, which featured a pair of title fights and the beginning of the season eight light heavyweight tournament for the promotion's debut on Spike TV. Get all the details inside.

Bellator results and gifs: Chandler, Curran win, Babalu loses on Spike debut

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jan 18, 2013 12:14 AM EST

The Bellator debut on Spike TV is in the books. Get all the results, plus gifs of the night's highlights, here at Bloody Elbow.

Bellator 85 live results, play-by-play and video stream for Bellator's debut on Spike TV

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jan 17, 2013 5:45 PM EST

Bellator Fighting Championships takes place tonight live on Spike TV and Bloody Elbow will have live results and video stream of the action from Irvine, CA.

Bellator 85 betting lines: Chandler, Curran favored

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 17, 2013 5:00 PM EST

A look at the Bellator 85 betting lines, which see Michael Chandler and Pat Curran as favorites in their respective bouts.

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