Preview and predictions for Bellator 227 and Bellator Dublin, which take place this Friday in Dublin, Ireland. The Bellator Dublin event is headlined by featherweights James Gallagher and Roman Salazar, while Bellator 227 features Benson Henderson and Myles Jury.
A look at key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews Hex Fight Series 9, LFA 14 and Cage Warriors 85.
A look at key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews M-1 Challenge 84, Cage Warriors 88 and Grandslam 6.
Cage Warriors Expanding Its Roster
April 23, 2021
Last week, Cage Warriors announced that it has extended the contracts of some its hottest prospects, made new signings with some young blood, and inked a familiar returning face.
The familiar face in question is Paul Redmond, who had eight fights with the organization between 2012 and 2014. He scored finishes in six of those affairs, most notably against current Bellator fighters Lewis Long and Ryan Roddy. Since then, Redmond has fought in the UFC, BAMMA and, most recently, Bellator MMA. He’s a top European lightweight, and there’s no doubt he has his eyes on Agy Sardari’s belt. Redmond expressed recently that he wants to “hit the ground running.”
Bellator releases several notable fighters, including Roger Huerta
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) isn’t the only mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion making cuts to its roster Bellator MMA has also recently parted ways with several fighters.
Among them is Roger Huerta, the former
Sports Illustrated cover boy who suffered a third round technical knockout loss to Christopher Gonzalez at Bellator 255 earlier this month. The loss was “El Matador’s” fourth in a row, bringing his record to 1-6 with the Viacom-owned promotion. Related
In addition, long-time Featherweight Brandon Girtz is no longer with the company after an eight-year stint that saw him go 8-8. He was 2-6 in his last eight fights and is currently on a two-fight losing streak. He was last seen losing to Henry Corrales via split decision at Bellator 250 in Oct. 2020.