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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (April 7-13)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:25:50 +0000

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

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PFL announces 2025 lightweight tournament field

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:08:55 +0000

Three former champions highlight the 2025 PFL lightweight tournament field. On Wednesday, the PFL announced the eight-man field will consist of 2024 PFL champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (24-4-2), former Bellator champion and 2024 PFL finalist Brent Primus (15-4), UFC veteran and former Cage Warriors champion Mads Burnell (20-6), former Bellator title challenger Alexander Shabliy (24-4), 2023 PFL finalist Clay Collard (25-14), UFC veteran Marc Diakiese (18-7), Bellator veteran Alfie Davis (17-5-1), and Bellator veteran Jay-Jay-Wilson (10-1).

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Bellator San Diego social media reactions: Usman Nurmagomedov defends vs. Alexander Shabliy to move to 18-0

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:12:19 +0000

Usman Nurmagomedov continued his reign of terror over the Bellator lightweight division on Saturday when he defended his title against Alexander Shabliy . Nurmagomedov (18-0) kept his undefeated record in tact with a unanimous decision win over Shabliy (24-4) in the headlining act at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego , which took place at Pechanga Arena. With his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov and brother Umar Nurmagomedov in his corner, the team success rolled on, and now it remains to be seen what will be next for Usman

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Bellator Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov defends title in calculated battle vs. Alexander Shabliy

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:12:18 +0000

Usman Nurmagomedov is still undefeated and the Bellator lightweight champion after going the distance with Alexander Shabliy. The lightweight title bout headlined Bellator Champions Series: San Diego , which took place at Pechanga Arena.

Bellator Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov defends title in calculated battle vs. Alexander Shabliy – MMA Junkie

Bellator Champions Series: San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin top disclosed payouts list

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:12:17 +0000

Bellator was back in San Diego on Saturday with a lightweight title fight atop the card at Pechanga Arena. In the main event, champion Usman Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy by unanimous decision. Also on the card, former UFC standout Lorenz Larkin made quick work of Levan Chokheli to become the No

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Bellator San Diego video: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy face off for title fight

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 01:45:11 +0000

The stage is finally set for Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy to clash for the Bellator lightweight title following their final faceoff at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Nurmagomedov (17-0) and Shabliy (24-3) will meet in the main event of Bellator Champions Series: San Diego on Saturday at Pechanga Arena (Max) in what was labeled the final of the lightweight grand prix. PFL purchased Bellator, however, and now it is merely for Nurmagomedov’s 155-pound strap

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PFL’s Derek Anderson shares graphic injury photo after alleged hit-and-run, out of Cedric Doumbe fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:50:45 +0000

One moment, Derek Anderson is set to fight Cedric Doumbe. The next, he’s the victim of an alleged hit-and-run. Hours after the Doumbe fight booking was officially announced for Bellator Champions Series: Paris , Anderson on Tuesday posted a graphic image of a foot injury on Instagram, indicating he was involved in a hit-and-run. The photo of Anderson’s mangled foot appears to have been taken on the side of the road shortly after the alleged incident.

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PFL’s Derek Anderson shares graphic injury photo after alleged hit-and-run, out of Cedric Doumbe fight – MMA Junkie

Bellator’s Cedric Doumbe returns vs. Derek Anderson in Paris, but Nurmagomedov-Shabliy title fight scrapped

BAD MMA News — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:02:32 +0000

Cedric Doumbe will get to electrify his home fans once again. Doumbe (5-1) meets Derek Anderson (17-4-1) in the Bellator Champions Series: Paris co-headliner, which takes place May 17 at Accor Arena in Paris, the promotion announced Monday. Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov ’s title defense against Alexander Shabliy , the card’s original main event, has been scrapped due to an injury to Nurmagomedov. The fight is expected to be rebooked in the near future. Doumbe has signed a multi-year contract extension with PFL. After scoring a 9-second knockout of Jordan Zebo in his promotional debut, the French superstar suffered an odd TKO loss to Baysangur Chamsoudinov in the 2024 PFL Europe 1 headliner in March

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Bellator’s Cedric Doumbe returns vs. Derek Anderson in Paris, but Nurmagomedov-Shabliy title fight scrapped – MMA Junkie

Alexander Shabliy says Bellator not honoring $1 million grand prix prize vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

BAD MMA News — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:44:59 +0000

Alexander Shabliy is feeling short-changed heading into his Bellator Champions Series: Paris headliner vs. lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Prior to PFL’s buyout of the Bellator brand, the matchup between Shabliy (24-3 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) and Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) was slated to serve as the $1 million final for the Bellator grand prix, which began with eight fights

Alexander Shabliy credits teammate Arman Tsarukyan, ready for Usman Nurmagomedov after Bellator 301

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:44:03 +0000

CHICAGO – Alexander Shabliy continues to dominate the Bellator lightweight division, as a teammate looks to do the same in the UFC. Following his clinical striking performance in victory over Patricky Freire (25-12 MMA, 16-10 BMMA) at Friday’s Bellator 301 at Wintrust Arena, Shabliy (24-3 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) described what it’s like having Arman Tsarukyan as one of his main training partners during camp. “Arman (is a great) guy,” Shabliy told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. “Arman is my friend. I train with Arman.

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