After hosting four successful events in Italy, Bellator officials are now planning a fight card in the nation’s capital city of Rome. Bellator execs recently announced plans to host a July 7 event in Rome, marking the promotion’s first visit to the city. “After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,” Bellator President Scott Coker stated. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on July 7.” As with all 2018 Bellator events, the card will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, a rebrand of the company’s current home on Spike