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Bellator free fight: Aaron Pico runs through Lee Morrison in TKO win at Bellator 199

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 May 2021 23:29:50 +0000

Aaron Pico ’s young MMA career has already built an action-packed highlight reel. The 24-year-old prospect has scored seven finishes in his seven victories as a professional fighter.

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Best UFC and Bellator photos of 2018: May fighters got punched in the mouth plenty

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 18:50:59 +0000

Gallery The best UFC and Bellator photos of 2018: May view 19 images Another year of big fights nearly is in the books, so it’s time to take a look back at the best of the best. With 2018 drawing to a close, we’re reliving some of the best moments of the year through the lenses of some of the sport’s best photographers. In the video and photo gallery above, check out best photos from the UFC and Bellator in May 2018.

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MMAjunkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for May: A déjà vu front kick

BAD MMA News — Wed, 30 May 2018 01:27:46 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie looks at the best knockouts from May 2018: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMAjunkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for May. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Sean Strickland at UFC 224 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (19-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC) lived up to his “Capoeira” nickname, using a beautiful technique to floor Sean Strickland (19-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in their welterweight bout. The pace picked up a few minutes into the matchup. Dos Santos was up to the challenge

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That crazy 2011 win over Pat Barry? Why it’s not Cheick Kongo’s greatest comeback

BAD MMA News — Sat, 19 May 2018 16:50:02 +0000

If you’ve been an MMA fan for any amount of time, you no doubt remember or have heard of Cheick Kongo ’s legendary 2011 come-from-behind win over Pat Barry . The heavyweight fight headlined UFC on VERSUS 4 in Pittsburgh, and it ultimately won widespread “Knockout of the Year” honors. And rightfully so. Midway through the first round, Barry landed a big right hand on his imposing opponent

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2683 with Cheick Kongo, Andre Harrison, Sean O’Connell

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:14:34 +0000

Stream or download Wednesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Cheick Kongo , Andre Harrison and Sean O’Connell . Bellator heavyweight Kongo, who is coming off an impressive knockout win over Javy Ayala at Bellator 199 this past weekend, called in to talk about that fight and what’s next. PFL featherweight champ Harrison called in to discuss his tournament matchup with Jumabieke Tuerxun on June 7 at PFL 1. PFL light heavyweight O’Connell, who faces Ronny Markes on June 21 at PFL 2, also called in talk about the tournament, as well as his decision to return to fighting

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Bellator 199 salaries: Ryan Bader, ‘King Mo’ Lawal, Cheick Kongo lead $852K payroll

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 23:33:27 +0000

A trio of fighters took home the top disclosed payouts at Bellator 199. Ryan Bader and Muhammed Lawal each earned flat $150,000 paydays for their headliner, and heavyweight attraction Cheick Kongo took home the same for his main-card bout against Jay Ayala . MMAjunkie requested and received the list of payouts from the California State Athletic Commission, which regulated the event this past Saturday at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. The main card aired live on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie

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Matt Mitrione: After beating Ryan Bader, I want grand-prix finals rematch with Fedor in Russia

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:14:31 +0000

https://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5482687005001 Matt Mitrione has a dream scenario for the finals of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix, and it involves a rematch against Fedor Emelianenko in hostile territory. Mitrione (13-5 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) is one of four men remaining in the eight-man tournament that will determine the next Bellator heavyweight champ. “Meathead” meets Ryan Bader (25-5 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) in his semifinal matchup later this year, while Emelianenko (37-5 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) takes on Chael Sonnen (30-15-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA).

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Watch MMAjunkie Radio here (1 p.m. ET) with Cheick Kongo, Andre Harrison, Sean O’Connell

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 17:28:58 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Cheick Kongo , Andre Harrison and Sean O’Connell . Harrison fights Jumabieke Tuerxun on June 7 at PFL 1. O’Connell fights Ronny Markes on June 21 at PFL 2.

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2682 with latest MMA news

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 17:28:58 +0000

Stream or download Tuesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio as the hosts break down the latest MMA news, recapping storylines and fallout from UFC 224 and Bellator 199. You can stream the episode over at AudioBoom.com .

USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie rankings, May 15: How far did Kelvin Gastelum climb?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 May 2018 03:26:01 +0000

It was a close fight in the UFC 224 co-main event, but Kelvin Gastelum topped Ronaldo Souza this past Saturday night. Gastelum (15-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) took a split decision from Souza (25-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC) at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro in a back-and-forth fight. Gastelum was the No. 8 middleweight in our rankings going in, and Souza was No. 5

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