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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.

Bellator Signs Vladimir Matyushenko To Expanding Light Heavyweight Division

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 1:07 PM EDT

Longtime UFC and MMA veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has signed a new deal with Bellator and is expected to join the promotion's expanding light heavyweight division on Spike TV.

Vladimir Matyushenko inks deal with Bellator, but won't debut in four-man tournament

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 18, 2013 12:38 PM EDT

Longtime UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new home, but he won't be competing in the upcoming summer series mini-tournament.

Bellator MMA 'Spikes' in ratings, goes to 4-man tourneys for next season; summer return for King Mo

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Apr 11, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Expanding on their successful initial run on Spike TV, Bellator MMA will switch from 8-man to 4-man tournaments for the upcoming "Summer Series 2013" season, which will also feature the return of prized light-heavyweight "King Mo."

Bellator announces four-man tournaments for upcoming summer series

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 6:26 PM EDT

In an attempt to keep champions more active, Bellator will hold quicker tournaments that will produce title challengers.

Bellator's eighth season in review: What worked and what didn't

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 7, 2013 2:38 PM EDT

After watching every event from Bellator's inaugural season on Spike TV, it was obvious the move was a win for the players involved. Yet, there's also more work to be done. Here's a look at what worked, what didn't and what's ahead.

Ratings report: Bellator season finale ties for second-largest TV viewership

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 6, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

A show featuring Pat Curran's featherweight title defense over Shahbulat Shamhalaev, plus featherweight and middleweight tournament finals, did 901,000 viewers.

UFC on FUEL TV 9 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Mousasi vs Latifi' fights on Facebook (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 2, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FUEL TV 9 "Prelims" predictions, preview of top three (of seven) under card fights on Facebook on April 6, 2013: Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang, Adam Cella-Tor Troeng and Michael Johnson-Reza Madadi at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Bellator and TUF ratings both slightly down from week over week

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 9:04 PM EDT

Ratings for The Ultimate Fighter reality show, even with an appearance by Ronda Rousey, declined 16 percent from the previous week. Bellator also dropped from last week, even with two tournament finals.

Bellator 94 results recap for 'Newton vs Zayats' last night (March 28) from Tampa

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2013 7:51 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete recap of last night's Bellator 94 event which featured two season eight tournament finals in the lightweight and light heavyweight divisions. How did each number one contender earn their shot? Check inside

Bellator 94 results: Emanuel Newton, David Rickels win respective season 8 tournament championships

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 12:48 AM EDT

In the finals of the lightweight and light heavyweight tournaments, Emanuel Newton and David Rickels became season 8 champions and earned title shots in their respective divisions.

Bellator 94 predictions

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 28, 2013 2:03 PM EDT

Tonight's event is the second to last event of Bellator's season 8 and features the finals of the lightweight and light heavyweight tournaments.

Bellator 94 results, LIVE online video stream for 'Newton vs Zayats' TONIGHT (March 28) on Spike TV

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com will deliver the latest Bellator 94 results updates tonight (March 28, 2013) with LIVE blog coverage of "Newton vs Zayats," as well as an online live video stream of Spike TV's event from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.

Bellator 94 weigh-in results LIVE from Tampa for 'Rickels vs Awad'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 27, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

MMAmania will have the complete Bellator 94 weigh-in results live tonight as they happen. Bellator 94 features a season eight lightweight and light heavyweight tournament final. Get all the results inside at 5 p.m. ET.

He's Hardcore: Bellator season eight 205 pound finalist Emanuel Newton interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 26, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator light heavweight finalist Emanuel Newton about his win over King Mo, potentially avenging a loss with the title on the line and why he believes he has a better spinning backfist than upcoming opponent.

Bellator 94 preview and predictions for 'Rickels vs Awad' in Tampa

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 26, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Thursday night's Bellator 94 event, which features two season eight tournament finals in the lightweight and light heavyweight divisions. Check it who he thinks will win and why inside.

Bellator 93 preview and predictions for 'Jansen vs Held' in Lewiston

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Thursday night's Bellator 93 event, which features a season seven lightweight tournament final between Dave Jansen and Marcin Held as well as the Bellator debut of Marcus Davis. Check it out inside.

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.

Ratings Report: Bellator falls to normal viewer levels after last week's strong showing

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 8, 2013 6:52 PM EST

Thursday's Bellator television show did slightly below average for the season. However, Tuesday's Ultimate Fighter reality show did its best number since the second week this season.

Ratings report: Dull title change is Bellator's most-watched main event in history

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 1, 2013 6:23 PM EST

Attila Vegh's Bellator light heavyweight title win over Christian M'Pumbu became the first main event in Bellator history to top 1 million viewers.

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