List of current Bellator MMA fighters

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List of current Bellator MMA fighters records current Bellator MMA (Bellator) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. Unlike the UFC, Bellator does allow its fighters to compete in other promotions, so many fighters on this list may appear in MMA events outside of Bellator.

Contents

Background

Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") promotion was started in 2008 by Bjorn Rebney and Brad Epstein as a tournament based alternative to other MMA organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce. [1] Prior to 2015, when president Scott Coker made the decision to drop the 8-man tournament format, [2] Bellator fighters participated in a series of tournament bouts in a set weight class over a season (usually between 10 and 13 events over 3 or 4 months). The winners of these tournaments were crowned Bellator champions, with the winners of successive tournaments in the same weight class earning the spot of no. 1 contender.

Notes/key

  1. This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the Bellator MMA promotional banner. The list excluded fighters who have not fought for more than two years and are not subjected to suspension. [note 1]
  2. All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. [note 2]
  3. Fighters are organized by weight class and within their weight class by their date of debut in Bellator MMA. [note 3]
  4. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. [note 4]
  5. The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with the Sherdog's website and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the peoples listed.
  6. WC = Weight Class; G = Gender; SW = Strawweight; FYW = Flyweight; BW = Bantamweight; FW = Featherweight; LW = Lightweight; WW = Welterweight; MW = Middleweight; LHW = Light heavyweight; HW = Heavyweight; WSW = Women's Strawweight; WFYW = Women's Flyweight; WBW = Women's Bantamweight; and WFW = Women's Featherweight. [note 5]
  7. Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website. [note 6]
  8. Each fight record has four categories: wins, losses, draws and no-contests (NC). [note 7]
  9. Number of fighters in each division is counted as per date indicated only for the number could change week by week. [note 8]
  10. Rankings are based on information obtained from the UFC's website and updated when information has been obtained from the Bellator's website (Increase2.svg / Decrease2.svg = movement in rankings, (C) = Champion, (IC) = Interim Champion, and (NR) = not previously ranked). [note 9]
  11. The tables are sortable and the calculation for Bellator MMA and MMA records (Win–loss-Draw (No Contest)) are formulated as follows: [note 10]
    • Plus one point of the total wins for fighters having not lost a fight: 5–0–0 = 6
    • Negative points of total losses for fighters having not won a fight: 0–3–0 = -3
    • Add number of wins to the winning percentage: 10–1–0 = 10.90 | 10 + (10/11)
    • A draw counts as 0.5: 8–4–1 = 8.65 | 8 + (8.5/13)
    • No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation: 8–2–0 (1 NC) = 8.80 | 8 + (8/10)

Recent releases and retirements

These fighters have either been released from their Bellator contracts, or announced their retirement, over the course of the last month. If their release has not been announced, then they have been listed here based upon their removal from the Bellator's rosters.

Date ISO NameNicknameReasonDivisionRefBellator recordMMA record
December 11, 2024 Flag of Brazil.svg Killys MotaSigned with GFLLightweight
December 22, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Grant NealSigned with GFLLight Heavyweight8–29–2

Recent signings

The fighters in this section have either signed with the Bellator, have recently returned from an announced retirement, or have yet to make their Bellator debut.

Date ISO NameNicknameDivisionStatus / next fight / InfoRefMMA record
August 1, 2024 Flag of Russia.svg Renat KhavalovBantamweight Road to Dubai Champions Series - Cleiver Fernandes [3] 8–0
September 9, 2024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Frederik DuprasFeatherweight [4] 8–1
December 12, 2024 Flag of Ireland.svg Kenny MokhonoanaBlood DiamondFeatherweight Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Ibragim Ibragimov [5]
December 12, 2024 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Mirafzal AkhtamovMirkoLightweight Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Mike Thompson [6]
December 12, 2024 Flag of England.svg Haider KhanDarthMiddleweight Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Mostafa Abada Rashed Neda [7]
December 12, 2024 Flag of Russia.svg Yakub SulimanovMiddleweight Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi [8]
December 13, 2024 Flag of Brazil.svg Cleiver FernandesBantamweight Road to Dubai Champions Series - Renat Khavalov [3] 9–1

Current champions, weight classes and status

Bellator currently uses nine different weight classes. [9] This list of champions is updated as of September 10, 2021.

WCMinUpper limitGChampionFlagDate wonRefDays
held
DefensesNext Fight / Info
FLW >115 Ib
>52.2 kg
125 Ib
56.7 kg
MVacant
W Liz Carmouche Flag of the United States.svgApril 22, 2022 [10] 990

1. def. Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 289 on December 9, 2022
2. def. DeAnna Bennett at Bellator 294 on Apr. 21, 2023
3. def. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023

BW >125 Ib
>56.7 kg
135 Ib
61.2 kg
M Patchy Mix Flag of the United States.svgNov 17, 2023 [11] 4161. def. Magomed Magomedov at BCS 2 on May 17, 2024
FW >135 Ib
>61.2 kg
145 Ib
65.8 kg
M Patrício Pitbull Flag of Brazil.svgApril 15, 2022 [12] 9971. def. Ádám Borics at Bellator 286 on October 1, 2022
2. def. Jeremy Kennedy at Bellator Champions Series 1 on March 22, 2024
W Cris Cyborg Flag of Brazil.svgJanuary 25, 2020 [13] 2200

1. def. Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 249 on October 15, 2020
2. def. Leslie Smith at Bellator 259 on May 21, 2021
3. def. Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator 271 on November 12, 2021
4. def. Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 279 on April 23, 2022
5. def. Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023

LW >145 Ib
>65.8 kg
155 Ib
70.3 kg
M Usman Nurmagomedov Flag of Russian Federation.svgNovember 18, 2022 [14] 780

1. def. Benson Henderson at Bellator 292 on March 10, 2023
NC def. Brent Primus at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023
2. def. Alexandr Shabliy at BCS 4 on September 7, 2024

WW >155 Ib
>70.3 kg
170 Ib
77.1 kg
M Ramazan Kuramagomedov Flag of Russian Federation.svgJune 22, 2024 [15] 198
MW >170 Ib
>77.1 kg
185 Ib
83.9 kg
M Johnny Eblen Flag of the United States.svgJune 24, 2022 [16] 927

1. def. Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 on February 4, 2023
2. def. Fabian Edwards at Bellator 299 on September 23, 2023
3. def. Fabian Edwards at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on October 19, 2024

LHW >185 Ib
>83.9 kg
205 Ib
93 kg
M Corey Anderson Flag of the United States.svg March 22, 2024 [17] 290
HW >205 Ib
>93 kg
265 Ib
120.2 kg
M Ryan Bader Flag of the United States.svgJanuary 26, 2019 [18] 2172

NC vs. Cheick Kongo at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020
1. def. Valentin Moldavsky at Bellator 273 on January 29, 2022
2. def. Cheick Kongo at Bellator 280 on May 6, 2022
3. def. Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290 on February 4, 2023

Heavyweights (265 lb, 120 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator/PFL recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Bader (C)416 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Darth10
Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Nemkov 326 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Timothy Johnson 10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Abraham Bably295 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The One and Only12–15–1
Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah Pinson296 ft 2 in (1.88 m)91–13–1
Flag of Tunisia.svg Slim Trabelsi316 ft 3 in (1.91 m)13–08–0

Light Heavyweights (205 lb, 93 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Phil Davis 406 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Mr. Wonderful1811–424–7 (1)
Ulster Banner.svg Karl Moore 336 ft 2 in (1.88 m)94–112–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke Trainer286 ft 6 in (1.98 m)The Gent36–19–1
Flag of the United States.svg Corey Anderson (C)356 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Overtime(December 15, 2024) - Bout canceled as per Anderson - Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Vadim Nemkov 95–1 (1)18–6 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Sullivan Cauley286 ft 1 in (1.85 m)16
Flag of Cuba.svg Yoel Romero 475 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Soldier of God10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simeón Powell256 ft 5 in (1.96 m)Smooth35–110–1
Flag of Lithuania.svg Laurynas Urbonavicius366 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Captain Lithuania30–114–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Xavier336 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Kratos30–113–8

Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of Brazil.svg Douglas Lima 376 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Phenom315–833–12
Flag of France.svg Grégory Babene406 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Blade75–123–12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Shipman345 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Sea Bass38–317–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Costello van Steenis326 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Spaniard18–216–3
Flag of Hungary.svg Norbert Növényi Jr.255 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Magic66–17–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fabian Edwards 316 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Assassin29–413–4
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Eblen (C)336 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Diamond Hands212–016–0
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Newman296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)37–07–0
Flag of the United States.svg Dalton Rosta296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Hercules69–19–1
Flag of Russia.svg Khalid Murtazaliev316 ft 0 in (1.83 m)21
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aaron Jeffery326 ft 2 in (1.88 m)34–215–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steven Hill315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Meal Deal32–27–2
Flag of Russia.svg Imamshafi Aliev266 ft 0 in (1.83 m)31–19–1
Flag of Brazil.svg João Vitor Dantas286 ft 2 in (1.88 m)10–17–2
Flag of Egypt.svg Eslam Abdul Baset316 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Iron Man30–116–3

Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of Guam.svg Herman Terrado 355 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Hitman31–5–115–7–1
Flag of Sweden.svg Oliver Enkamp 336 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Future19
Flag of Jamaica.svg Jason Jackson 346 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Ass-Kicking Machine69–218–5
Flag of Ireland.svg Peter Queally 395 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Showstopper15
Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Crutchmer 315 ft 8 in (1.73 m)186–210–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jaleel Willis326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)54–516–7
Flag of Georgia.svg Levan Chokheli286 ft 1 in (1.85 m)34–313–3 (1)
Flag of Russia.svg Mukhamed Berkhamov306 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Cherkes43–1 (1)17–1 (1)
Flag of Japan.svg Masayuki Kikuiri296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)32–010–2–1
Flag of Russia.svg Ramazan Kuramagomedov (C)286 ft 1 in (1.85 m)63–013–0
Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé 325 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Best72–16–1
Flag of France.svg Baysangur Chamsoudinov235 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Baki91–08–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joseph LucianoN/A6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)31–010–2

Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator/PFL recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg A. J. McKee 295 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Mercenary2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alfie Davis325 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Axe Man18–2–117–5–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jay Jay Wilson275 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Maori Kid159–110–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Wilde375 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Experiment35–3–117–6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Hamel325 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Magic134–311–6
Flag of the United States.svg Bobby King415 ft 9 in (1.75 m)63–412–7
Flag of Russia.svg Usman Nurmagomedov (C)265 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Paul Hughes 37–0 (1 NC)18–0 (1 NC)
Flag of Russia.svg Alexandr Shabliy 315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Peresvet35–124–4
Flag of Ireland.svg Darragh Kelly266 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Moville Mauler35–07–0
Flag of the United States.svg Yancy Medeiros 375 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Kid31–1 (1 NC)16–9 (2 NC)
Flag of France.svg Thibault Gouti 375 ft 10 in (1.78 m)72–217–7
Flag of the United States.svg Archie Colgan295 ft 8 in (1.73 m)King38–011–0
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Tofiq Musayev 355 ft 10 in (1.78 m)141–122–5
Flag of Tunisia.svg Mansour Barnaoui 326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Afro-Samurai13–222–6
Flag of Ukraine.svg Dmytrii Hrytsenko276 ft 0 in (1.83 m)32–19–1
Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio CossioN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Drako52–127–9–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Manoel Sousa275 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Manumito32–111–1
Flag of Ireland.svg Paul Hughes275 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Big News Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Usman Nurmagomedov 22–013–1
Flag of Armenia.svg Zhora Ayvazyan295 ft 6 in (1.68 m)31–015–1
Flag of England.svg Marc Diakiese 315 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Bonecrusher41–018–7

Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of Brazil.svg Patrício Pitbull (C)375 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Pitbull924–636–7
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Corrales 385 ft 8 in (1.73 m)OK10
Flag of Ireland.svg Brian Moore375 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Pikeman15
Flag of Brazil.svg Leandro Higo 355 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Pitbull96–423–6
Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Pico 285 ft 8 in (1.73 m)10
Flag of Ireland.svg James Gallagher285 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Strabanimal99–312–3
Flag of France.svg Asaël Adjoudj256 ft 0 in (1.83 m)17–19–1
Flag of France.svg Yves Landu385 ft 8 in (1.73 m)You Know76–121–9
Flag of France.svg Fabacary Diatta285 ft 9 in (1.75 m)19
Flag of the United States.svg Cody Law 295 ft 9 in (1.75 m)59–29–2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jeremy Kennedy 325 ft 11 in (1.80 m)JBC14–319–5 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah Hokit285 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Central Valley Gangster23
Flag of Russia.svg Khasan Magomedsharipov 245 ft 11 in (1.80 m)(Jan 6) Out of Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Nathan Kelly65–010–0
Flag of Ireland.svg Nathan Kelly275 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Akhmed Magomedov67–011–2
Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Magomedov285 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Road to Dubai Champions Series (Dubai) - Nathan Kelly23
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Oliver 345 ft 6 in (1.68 m)42–02–0
Flag of Japan.svg Isao Kobayashi365 ft 8 in (1.73 m)13
Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno Fontes295 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Carpa70–16–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Jonas Bilharinho345 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Joshua70–111–3–1

Bantamweights (135 lb, 61 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator/PFL recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Patchy Mix (C)315 ft 8 in (1.73 m)No Love79–120–1
Flag of Ireland.svg Ciarán Clarke295 ft 8 in (1.73 m)310–010–0
Flag of the United States.svg Raufeon Stots 365 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Supa2
Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Pettis 315 ft 6 in (1.68 m)The Phenom13
Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Magomedov 335 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Tiger74–320–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Matheus Mattos325 ft 5 in (1.65 m)Adamas62–214–3–1
Flag of the United States.svg Danny Sabatello 315 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Italian Gangster44–3–114–4–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcos Breno275 ft 5 in (1.65 m)2
Flag of Spain.svg Zebenzui Ruiz305 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Nino Roca 81–012–3
Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Nuzzi285 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Berserker171–0 (1)10–1 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Palencia345 ft 7 in (1.70 m)13
Flag of Tajikistan.svg Sarvarjon Khamidov275 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Sarvar63–016–0
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith 295 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Misfit34–07–0
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcirley Alves255 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Durin61–112–4
Flag of Russia.svg Kasum Kasumov305 ft 8 in (1.73 m)62–016–1

Women's Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator/PFL recordMMA record
Flag of Ireland.svg Sinead Kavanagh 385 ft 6 in (1.68 m)KO66–79–7
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Arlene Blencowe 415 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Angerfist69–616–10
Ulster Banner.svg Leah McCourt 325 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Curse37–38–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg (C)395 ft 8 in (1.73 m)27–028–2
Flag of the United States.svg Cat Zingano 425 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Alpha14
Flag of Brazil.svg Dayana Silva 345 ft 7 in (1.70 m)16
Flag of Ukraine.svg Olena Kolesnyk 345 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Cannon164–49–6
Flag of New Zealand.svg Michelle Montague315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Wild One45–06–0
Flag of the United States.svg Aspen Ladd 295 ft 6 in (1.68 m)73–212–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sara Collins 345 ft 7 in (1.70 m)33–06–0
Flag of Poland.svg Karolina Sobek255 ft 9 in (1.75 m)60–34–3
Flag of the United States.svg Sara McMann 445 ft 6 in (1.68 m)14
Flag of Ukraine.svg Ekaterina Shakalova275 ft 2 in (1.57 m)71–18–2

Women's Flyweights (125 lb, 57 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Ilima-Lei Macfarlane 345 ft 4 in (1.63 m)The Ilimanator14
Flag of the United States.svg Veta Arteaga375 ft 4 in (1.63 m)17
Flag of the United States.svg Keri Taylor-Melendez405 ft 6 in (1.68 m)13
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Denise Kielholtz 355 ft 3 in (1.60 m)Miss Dynamite138–48–5
Flag of the United States.svg Sumiko Inaba 335 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Lady Samurai38–18–1
Flag of Russia.svg Diana Avsaragova 265 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Pantera16
Flag of the United States.svg Justine Kish 365 ft 5 in (1.65 m)16
Flag of the United States.svg Mackenzie Stiller255 ft 2 in (1.57 m)MacJudo32–13–1

Women's Strawweights (115 lb, 52 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutBellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Aysia CortezN/A5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)The Savage30–10–1
(C)Indicates the current champion
( )Any number within parenthesis in a fighter's record symbolizes a no contest

See also

Notes

  1. Unless otherwise cited, all fighters listed are retrieved from .
  2. All names presented are in accordance with profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names.
  3. Unless otherwise cited, all records are retrieved from sherdog.com.
  4. All fighters' MMA records are listed are retrieved from Sherdog's website.
  5. The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with the UFC's official telecasts and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the peoples listed.
  6. Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website.
  7. All fight records in this article are displayed in that order, with fights resulting in a no-contest listed in parentheses.
  8. Number of fighters in each division is counted as per date indicated only for the number could change week by week.
  9. Ranking is based on information obtained from the UFC's website. Note: Increase2.svg / Decrease2.svg = movement in rankings, (IC) = Interim Champion, (NR) = not previously ranked.
  10. Fight records calculation: (1) Plus one point of the total wins for fighters have not loss a fight; (2) Negative points of total loses for fighters have not won a fight; (3) Add number of wins to the winning percentage; (4) A draw counts as 0.5 (5) No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation.

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