Injury has forced the delay of a heavily anticipated matchup between Bobby Lashley (12-2) and James Thompson (20-14) but Bellator MMA officials have announced a blockbuster fight to replace it in Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (14-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (22-9-2). Also Andre Santos (37-9) has stepped in for the injured welterweight champion Douglas Lima (26-5), and will now face the always-dangerous Paul Daley (35-13).
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Curran vs. Pitbull Headline September 5th Kickoff From Mohegan Sun Arena Live On Spike At Bellator 123
2014-07-22Kongo Back In Action, King Mo Returns & Lashley Debuts Bellator delivers a night of must-see fights for MMA fans featuring some of the most exciting fighters in the sport as Pat Curran, Patricio Pitbull, King Mo, Cheick Kongo & Bobby Lashley return to action on Friday, September 5th from Mohegan Sun Arena live on Spike TV.
Mohegan Sun Rolls Into One Of Its Most Star-Studded Summers Of Entertainment Ever
2014-06-18Mohegan Sun is set to play host to Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Michael Bublé and countless more for this summer; 183 shows & events in 123 days!
There is no other place in the region to catch the amount and variety of entertainment that Mohegan Sun is geared up to bring this summer. Beginning with the recent sold-out Bruce Springsteen shows in late May, through August 31st, Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun will host well over 100 shows. Fans of comedy, the ...
Bellator Kicks Off Season 11 From Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 5th Live On Spike TV
2014-06-02Bellator will kick off it’s highly anticipated Season 11 on Friday, September 5th as the promotion returns to Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena to host Bellator 123 live on Spike TV. The night will feature the return of “The Irish Bad Boy” Brennan Ward as he battles James Irvin in a middleweight feature fight. The night will also feature the start of the Bellator Season 11 Middleweight Tournament. Participants for the eight man field as well as the main event of the evening will be announced in the coming weeks.
Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, February 27th at 5:00pm At Mohegan Sun Arena
2014-02-26The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator MMA will take place Thursday at 5:00pm EST in front of the box office at Mohegan Sun Arena. Bellator MMA will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 28th with the first fight taking place at 6:30pm and streaming LIVE on Spike.com. The televised portion of the night will begin at 9:00pm and will air LIVE on Spike TV.
All participants from Friday night’s event will ...
“Rampage” Faces M’Pumbu & “King Mo” Battles Zayats In Light Heavyweight Tourney Opening Round, February 28th At Mohegan Sun
2014-01-23Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Suns Box Office
Bellator MMA returns to Spike TV with a bang as the promotion kicks off its tenth season on Friday, February 28th at 6:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena. The star-studded card includes the tournament debut of MMA superstar Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Emanating from Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun, the night features Rampage in a Light ...
Brett Cooper Replaces Doug Marshall In Bellator Middleweight Title Fight At Mohegan Sun Arena
2013-08-21Bellator MMA to take place on Saturday, September 7th
After suffering a broken hand in training, Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Winner Doug Marshall will have to put his title shot on hold. Using the Bellator Tournament Championship Replacement Clause for the first time, Bellator fighters and executives voted to determine their choice of which fighter would earn their title shot.
After consideration, reigning Bellator ...