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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Kickboxing promotion |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Scott Coker |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | Scott Coker President 2014–present Rich Chou VP Talent Relations/Matchmaker |
| Parent | Paramount Global |
| Website | http://www.bellator.com/ |
Bellator Kickboxing was an American kickboxing promotion company based in Los Angeles, active between 2016 and 2019. Bellator was founded in 2016 by president Scott Coker.[1] It was the sister promotion of Bellator MMA. On April 16, 2016, Bellator held its inaugural kickboxing event, Bellator Kickboxing 1.[2][3]
Events
| # | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bellator Kickboxing 12 | October 12, 2019 | Ex Palalido (Allianz Cloud) |  Milan, Italy |
| 11 | Bellator Kickboxing 11 | December 1, 2018 | RDS Stadium | Genova, Italy |
| 10 | Bellator Kickboxing 10 | July 14, 2018 | Foro Italico | Rome, Italy |
| 9 | Bellator Kickboxing 9 | April 6, 2018 | BOK Hall |  Budapest, Hungary |
| 8 | Bellator Kickboxing 8 | December 9, 2017 | Nelson Mandela Forum | Florence, Italy |
| 7 | Bellator Kickboxing 7 | September 23, 2017 | SAP Center |  San Jose, California |
| 6 | Bellator Kickboxing 6 | April 14, 2017 | Budapest Sports Arena | Budapest, Hungary |
| 5 | Bellator Kickboxing 5 | April 8, 2017 | Pala Alpitour | Torino, Italy |
| 4 | Bellator Kickboxing 4 | December 10, 2016 | Nelson Mandela Forum | Florence, Italy |
| 3 | Bellator Kickboxing 3 | September 17, 2016 | Syma Hall | Budapest, Hungary |
| 2 | Bellator Kickboxing 2 | June 24, 2016 | Scottrade Center | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 1 | Bellator Kickboxing 1 | April 16, 2016 | Pala Alpitour | Torino, Italy |
Broadcast partners
Bellator Kickboxing airs on Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV). Bellator Kickboxing debuted on Spike on April 16, 2016.[4]
Last champions
| Division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Title defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light heavyweight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) | Vacant | – | |
| Middleweight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) | Vacant | – | |
| Welterweight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) | Raymond Daniels | September 23, 2017 (Bellator Kickboxing 7) | 1 |
| Featherweight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Gabriel Varga | July 14, 2018 (Bellator Kickboxing 10) | 2 |
| Women's Flyweight | 125 lb (56 kg; 9.6 st) |  Denise Kielholtz | December 10, 2016 (Bellator Kickboxing 4) | 1 |
Championship history
Welterweight Championship
156 pounds (71 kg) to 170 pounds (77 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Karim Ghajjidef. Mustapha Haida |
Bellator Kickboxing 1 Torino, Italy |
April 16, 2016 | 154 days | |
| 2 | Zoltán Laszák |
Bellator Kickboxing 3 Budapest, Hungary |
September 17, 2016 | 209 days | |
| 3 | Karim Ghajji (2) |
Bellator Kickboxing 6 Budapest, Hungary |
April 14, 2017 | 162 days | |
| 4 | Raymond Daniels |
Bellator Kickboxing 7 San Jose, California |
September 23, 2017 | 749 days | 1. def. Djibril Ehouo at Bellator Kickboxing 9 on April 6, 2018 |
Featherweight Championship
136 pounds (62 kg) to 145 pounds (66 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ross def. Domenico Lomurno |
Bellator Kickboxing 7 San Jose, California |
September 23, 2017 | 295 days | |
| 2 | Gabriel Varga |
Bellator Kickboxing 10 Rome, Italy |
July 14, 2018 | 455 days | 1. def. Shan Cangelosi at Bellator Kickboxing 11 on December 1, 2018 2. def. Cristian Faustino at Bellator Kickboxing 12 on October 12, 2019 |
Women's Flyweight Championship
116 pounds (53 kg) to 125 pounds (57 kg)
| No. | Name | Event | Date | Reign | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denise Kielholtz def. Gloria Peritore |
Bellator Kickboxing 4 Florence, Italy |
December 10, 2016 | 1036 days | 1. def. Martine Michieletto at Bellator Kickboxing 5 on April 8, 2017 |
Notable fighters
Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg)
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Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)
Lightweight (155 lb, 70 kg)
Featherweights (145 lb, 65 kg)
Women's Featherweights (145 lb, 65 kg)
Women's Flyweights (125 lb, 56 kg)
See also
References
External links
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