Mikhail Zayats Fight News

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 159 fight card: Phil Davis vs Vinny Magalhaes preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 main card bout between light heavyweight prospects Phil Davis and Vinny Magalhaes. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

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.

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."

'King Mo' Lawal set to return to Bellator MMA tournament action in Summer 2013

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 11:15 PM EDT

"King Mo" Muhammed Lawal -- Bellator's most popular light heavyweight fighter -- is set to make his mixed martial arts (MMA) return this summer as part of the promotion's four-man bracket in its upcoming 205-pound tournament.

'King' Mo Lawal to return to Bellator for organization's Summer Series

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 9:35 PM EDT

'King' Mo Lawal got off to a rocky start, but the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ will have a chance to redeem himself when he returns to the Bellator cage as part of their 205 pound tournament in their Summer Series.

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/Gifs: Newton and Rickels win their brackets, Lima and Melo shine

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2013 1:53 AM EDT

Dallas Winston and Zombie Prophet team up to provide full results and gifs for tonight's Bellator 94 event, which featured tournament finals in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.

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 results

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 28, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

Keep up with the Bellator 94 results for all of Thursday night's Bellator action from Tampa, Florida.

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.

White-out: Bellator bruiser Emanuel Newton trains MMA by clowning hardcore skinheads

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2013 1:29 PM EDT

If you want to jump in a mosh pit and scream "White Power!" -- try to make sure you're not standing next to Bellator light heavyweight bruiser Emanuel Newton, who may decide to use your face as his own personal mosh pit.

Bellator 94 preview and predictions: Awad vs. Rickels, Newton vs. Zayats

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Mar 28, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow presents a preview of Bellator 94, featuring two tournament finals: Emanuel Newton vs. Mikhail Zayats at Light Heavyweight, and Saad Awad vs. David Rickels at Lightweight.

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.

Morning Report: Greg Jackson believes Chael Sonnen is 'tougher than a lot of people give him credit for'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 28, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Greg Jackson talks shop about Chael Sonnen, Mike Goldberg fills in for Jon Anik, and a French fighter pulls off an insane submission on today's edition of the Morning Report.

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 94 fight card augmented by Rodrigo Lima vs. Ronnie Mann

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

The main card for Thursday's Bellator 94 fight card is now complete with the addition of Bellator and Sengoku veteran Ronnie Mann taking on fellow Bellator veteran Rodrigo Lima.

Nickname --	Birthdate 10/14/1981
Height / Weight 5'11" - 205lbs	Place of Birth Karachev, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

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