Bellator was founded in 2016 by president Scott Coker.

[2][3] On February 19, 2022, Coker confirmed that the promotion shut down in 2020 to focus on MMA.

[4] Bellator Kickboxing airs on Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV).

Bellator Kickboxing debuted on Spike on April 16, 2016.

Shan Cangelosi at Bellator Kickboxing 11 on December 1, 2018 2. def.