2019 in Bellator MMA

Fedor Emelianenko and current Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader both advanced to the finals.

[5] A featherweight bout between elite prospects Aaron Pico and Henry Corrales was announced for the event on November 7, 2018.

[6] On November 19, 2018, it was announced that Bellator Middleweight World Champion Gegard Mousasi would be defending the title against Rafael Lovato Jr. in the co main event.

[8] On December 3, 2018, it was announced that Bellator 214 would feature the MMA debut of former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and NCAA Division I All-American Jake Hager.

[10] Results [11] Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov took place on February 15, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

[12] Results [13] Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley took place on February 16, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

[15] The card also featured the Bellator MMA debut of former K-1, Pride and UFC fighter Mirko Cro Cop, as he faced Roy Nelson in a rematch.

[18] Results [19] Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 took place on March 22, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

[21] Results [22] Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz took place on March 29, 2019 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.

[26] Results [27] Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch took place on April 27, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, California.

[28] The bout served as both a title defense for MacDonald and a quarter-final match in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

The event featured a Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Veta Arteaga.

Background The event featured a Bellator Welterweight Championship bout between the champion Rory MacDonald and Neiman Gracie.

The bout served as both a title defense for MacDonald and a semi-final match in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

The five fights billed as Bellator 223 will take place on Paramount Network and DAZN, with the headlining bout featuring Paul Daley and Erick Silva in a welterweight contest.

[38] Results [39] Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin took place on July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Background The event featured a Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship between Julia Budd and Olga Rubin.

[40] Results [41] Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 was a mixed martial arts event that took place on August 24, 2019 at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

[43] Results [44] Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo took place on September 7, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, California.

The event also featured a Bellator Heavyweight Championship bout between the champion Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo.

Background The Bellator Dublin main event was original a bantamweight bout between James Gallagher and Cal Ellenor.

[49] The fights billed as Bellator 227 took place on Paramount Network and DAZN, with the headlining bout featuring former WEC and UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and Myles Jury.

[56] Results [57] Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin took place on October 4, 2019 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.

Results [61] Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 took place on October 25, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

[62] Results [63] Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima 2 took place on October 26, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

[67] Results [68] Bellator 233: Salter vs. van Steenis took place on November 8, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Results [70] Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell took place on November 14, 2019 at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel.

[78] The originally scheduled bantamweight bout between Toby Miesch and Erik Perez was bumped to the main event.

Background The event featured a Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Kate Jackson.