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Bellator 161 video highlights: I don’t think your nose is supposed to point that way

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:25:29 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured , Featured Videos , News , Videos Bellator 161 took place Friday, and it was a bad night for a few unlucky fighters’ noses. The event took place at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas, and aired on Spike. In the featured attraction, veteran heavyweight Cheick Kongo (25-10-2 MMA, 7-2 BMMA) headlined his sixth Bellator show and earned a majority-decision win (28-28, 29-28 and 29-28) over Tony Johnson (10-3 MMA, 3-1 BMMA). Frankly, it was nothing to write home about .

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Bellator 161 results: Kongo takes decision over Johnson, Warren submits Kakai

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 03:59:47 +0000

Takedowns were the deciding factor in Cheick Kongo ’s victory over Tony Johnson in Friday’s Bellator 161 heavyweight headliner, which aired on Spike at H-E-P Arena in Cedar Park, Texas. The style matchup between Kongo (25-10-2 MMA, 7-2 BMMA) and Johnson (10-3 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) had the potential to result in an underwhelming affair. That’s essentially how it played out, because the three-round heavyweight fight was clinch and takedown heavy, with Kongo getting the more impactful offense to earn a majority decision by scorecards of 28-28, 29-28 and 29-28. The first round was light in action, but Kongo landed a takedown in the final minute that put him ahead. He quickly advanced to mount and tried to pound his way to what was the closest thing to a stoppage in the contest, but he didn’t have enough time to get the job done before time ran out. Johnson came back in the second round, though, landing a big takedown of his own at the midway point of the second frame

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Bellator 161 live video stream and official results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:25:53 +0000

Bellator 161 takes place today, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET (3:50 p.m. PT).

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After surprise Bellator signing, Kenya Miranda relaxed ahead of debut: ‘Fighting is in my blood’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:04:49 +0000

Kenya Miranda ’s MMA record might be light, but she’s no stranger to the fighting world. Set to make her big-league debut at tonight’s Bellator 161 against Emily Ducote (3-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Miranda (2-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) has been involved in martial arts since she first started taekwondo at age 13. Now, 15 years and a handful of titles in her base martial art later, she is pursuing a different dream.

Scott Coker promises new Bellator heavyweight champ by first quarter 2017

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:51:10 +0000

For three years, the Bellator heavyweight title sat on the shelf. Scott Coker aims to change that soon. After stripping Russian champ Vitaly Minakov of the belt in May, Coker told MMAjunkie Radio that a new champion will be crowned by the first quarter of next year. “It’s going to be a fun run for the belt,” Coker said Thursday. Tonight, two assets in the big-man division – onetime title challenger Cheick Kongo (24-10-2 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) and prospect Tony Johnson (10-2 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) – meet at Bellator 161 to stake their claim as future title contenders.

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2284 with Dan Hardy, Scott Coker, Kendall Grove

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:47:22 +0000

Stream or download Thursday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Dan Hardy, Scott Coker and Kendall Grove. Hardy broke down the main fights, including Michael Johnson vs. Dustin Poirier, at UFC Fight Night 94 on Saturday

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Despite brother’s suicide, Bellator 161 headliner Tony Johnson remains focused on Cheick Kongo

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:13:54 +0000

Tony Johnson is heading into the biggest fight of his life while dealing with one of the most heartbreaking circumstances a man could possibly face. Johnson (10-2 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) faces Cheick Kongo (24-10-2 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) in the main event of tonight’s Bellator 161 event.

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Bellator 161 live video stream and official results (6:50 p.m. ET)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:13:54 +0000

Bellator 161 takes place today, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET (3:50 p.m. PT). Bellator 161 takes place at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. U.S. viewers can watch the prelims above before the main card shifts to Spike at 9 p.m

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Djamil Chan looking to earn ‘train tickets’ with knockout at Bellator 161

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:49:50 +0000

After one knockout victory in the Bellator cage, Djamil Chan is being given a big opportunity in front of a bigger audience. Chan (12-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) made his Bellator debut with a first-round knockout of Richard Patishnock (6-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) on the preliminary card of Bellator 153. Now, he meets Derek Campos (16-6 MMA, 5-4 BMMA) on the Spike-televised main card of tonight’s Bellator 161 event. It takes place at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Making Chan’s impressive pro record more notable is the fact the Dutch fighter has overcome autism.

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Bellator 161 weigh-in results: Kongo and Johnson ready for heavyweight main event clash

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 02:18:10 +0000

The weigh-ins for Friday’s Bellator 161 are in the books and all the fights are now official, though not without one small complication. Bellator 161 takes place at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Spike carries the televised main card following prelims on MMAjunkie. In the main event, UFC veteran Cheick Kongo (24-10-2 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) meets Tony Johnson (10-2 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) in a heavyweight clash. Kongo tipped the scales at 237.5 pounds to Johnson’s 264. Former featherweight and bantamweight champ Joe Warren (13-5 MMA, 12-4 BMMA) meets former UFC fighter Sirwan Kakai (12-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) in the bantamweight co-main event.

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