Bellator MMA Live

Bellator MMA Live (2009- )

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Bellator MMA Live (formerly known as Bellator Fighting Championships) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in the USA. Bellator was founded in 2008 by Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. Bellator features "The Toughest Tournament in Sports", which has a single-elimination format that awards the winner of each eight-person or four-person tournament a check for $100,000 and a guaranteed world title fight against the current Bellator world champion in the applicable weight class.

Networks
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (135 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S20E12Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. PrimusOct 7, 2023
S20E11Bellator 299: Eblen vs. EdwardsSep 23, 2023
S20E10Bellator 298: Storley vs. WardAug 11, 2023
S20E09Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 and Super Rizin 2Jul 30, 2023
S20E08Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. RomeroJun 16, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the 'Bellator MMA Live' premiere?

The premiere of 'Bellator MMA Live' aired on April 3, 2009.

Who were the commentators for the first season of 'Bellator MMA Live'?

UFC veterans Sean Wheelock and Jimmy Smith provided commentary for the first season of 'Bellator MMA Live'.

Where did 'Bellator MMA Live' hold their first event?

The first event of 'Bellator MMA Live' was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Who was the winner of the first ever Bellator fight?

The first ever Bellator fight was won by Lyman Good after he defeated Omar De La Cruz via TKO in the first round.

Who was the Heavyweight Champion in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live'?

Cole Konrad was the Heavyweight Champion in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live' after defeating Neil Grove in the finals.

Who was the Middleweight Champion in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live'?

Hector Lombard was the Middleweight Champion in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live' after defeating Jared Hess in the finals.

Who was awarded the 'Submission of the Year' in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live'?

Toby Imada was awarded the 'Submission of the Year' in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live' after submitting Jorge Masvidal with a triangle choke.

Who was awarded the 'Knockout of the Year' in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live'?

Yahir Reyes was awarded the 'Knockout of the Year' in Season 1 of 'Bellator MMA Live' after knocking out Estevan Payan with a flying knee.

Who was Michael Chandler's opponent in his Bellator debut?

Michael Chandler's opponent in his Bellator debut was Scott Stappleton. Chandler won the fight via unanimous decision.

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