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Champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane sees first broadcast analyst duty at Bellator 222

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:32:38 +0000

Gallery Photos: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane through the years view 244 images Bellator champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will expand her resume tonight in New York and make a little promotional history at the same time. Macfarlane will be part of the Bellator 222 broadcast team as an analyst, she posted earlier this week on Instagram . As such, she’ll be the first women’s fighter to work as an analyst for the promotion. “On my way to New York for #Bellator222, and super excited to announce that I will be part of the commentary team this Friday at Madison Square Garden!” Macfarlane posted.

Champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane sees first broadcast analyst duty at Bellator 222 – MMA Junkie

Champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane sees first broadcast analyst duty at Bellator 220

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 17:27:21 +0000

Bellator champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will expand her resume tonight in New York and make a little promotional history at the same time. Macfarlane will be part of the Bellator 222 broadcast team as an analyst, she posted earlier this week on

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for April: Which UFC 236 title fight got the nod?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:33:48 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from April 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for April. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. * * * * The Nominees Israel Adesanya def. Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 Just 14 months after making his UFC debut, Israel Adesanya (17-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) became a champion in the promotion. He defeated Kelvin Gastelum (15-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) to claim the interim middleweight belt in one of the best fights to ever take place in the octagon.

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for April: Misdirection leads to a nasty flying knee

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 May 2019 02:45:25 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for April. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Martin Nguyen def. Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE Championship 93 Martin Nguyen (12-3) successfully defended his ONE Championship featherweight title with perhaps the most devastating knockout of his career so far, putting away Narantungalag Jadambaa (14-6) with a crushing shot. Nguyen used a mixed attack to confuse and hurt Jadambaa in the fight. His opponent had no idea what was coming, so when Nguyen stunned him with a hard leg kick in the second round he retreated only to be met with a flying knee that put the lights out and gave Nguyen a defense of his strap

Bellator’s Veta Arteaga speaks out on title-fight loss because of gruesome gash, looks ahead

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 May 2019 20:35:51 +0000

Veta Arteaga was almost 12 minutes into her first Bellator title bid, and actually doing well, when an elbow from flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane landed clean on her forehead. Arteaga didn’t make much of it right away, thinking it was no more than a welt. But then she got up and noticed the blood pouring down. First, she thought it was Macfarlane’s. Then she realized it was hers

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Bellator contenders (mostly) offer champ Rory MacDonald words of encouragement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 May 2019 16:08:46 +0000

Douglas Lima and A.J. McKee see a bit of themselves in Rory MacDonald ’s situation. The Bellator contenders expressed their concern for the welterweight champion and empathized with his recent doubts over his profession because of religion. “I know how he feels,” said ex-champ Lima, who faces Michael Page at Bellator 221 on May 11 in Rosemont, Ill

Bellator 220 medical suspensions: Rory MacDonald’s mandatory 60 days raises questions

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:38:47 +0000

Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald on Tuesday confirmed that he will fight Neiman Gracie in the grand prix semifinals on June 14 – a date that currently is blocked off, according to the California State Athletic Commission. The CSAC, which regulated this past Saturday’s Bellator 220 in San Jose, handed MacDonald a mandatory 60-day suspension with 60 days no contact for a “facial cut on (his) right side,” per doctor’s notes issued after his majority draw against Jon Fitch. MacDonald also is subject to a potential 180-day suspension if he doesn’t receive medical clearance for an elbow injury. Reached for comment about the mandatory 60 days, CSAC executive director Andy Foster confirmed the suspension is in effect. He declined additional comment on MacDonald competing at Bellator 222 on June 14 but added, “If he’s suspended, he’s suspended.” When contacted by MMA Junkie, a Bellator official said the promotion is looking into the matter. Related Bellator champ Rory MacDonald not retiring, confirms desire to continue in grand prix Photos: Veta Arteaga’s skull was exposed from Ilima-Lei Macfarlane’s elbow at Bellator 220 It’s a not uncommon for promotions to seek a medical exemption in the case of suspensions that conflict with fight bookings

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Benson Henderson will beat 10 people for lightweight belt, or face winner of ‘Pitbull’ vs. Chandler

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:45:35 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Whether Benson Henderson gets a title shot in his next fight or has to fight his way through the entire lightweight roster, he’s confident a belt is in his future. “If I beat six, seven, eight, nine, 10 people to get the belt around my waist, fine by me,” he told reporters, including MMA Junkie after a split decision over Adam Piccolotti (11-3 MMA, 7-3 BMMA) at this past Saturday’s Bellator 220 in San Jose, Calif. “No problem

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Stream or download MMA Junkie Radio #2908 with Ben Askren

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:42:06 +0000

Stream or download Monday’s episode of MMA Junkie Radio with guest Ben Askren . Askren called in and talked about his upcoming wrestling match with Jordan Burroughs in New York City, what he’d do different if he was running a fight promotion, and a little bit about his UFC 239 fight with Jorge Masvidal. Also, the gang broke down an eventful weekend and talked UFC on ESPN+ 8 and Bellator 220. Stream or download the entire episode over at AudioBoom.com , or watch a replay in the video above.

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Daily Debate results: Should Rory MacDonald have advanced in Bellator’s grand prix?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:16:19 +0000

Rory MacDonald gave us all plenty to talk about following his majority draw with Jon Fitch at this past Saturday’s Bellator 220. And while the immediate questions surrounding the long-term prognosis of his career are inevitable, there is a simpler issue to address, as well: Should MacDonald (20-5-1 MMA, 2-1-1 BMMA) have been granted passage to the semifinals of Bellator’s welterweight grand prix? With the fight ruled a draw, Bellator officials confirmed the rules of the tournament allow the champion to move forward in the bracket. But is that fair? After all, the one judge that did pick a winner leaned toward Fitch (31-7-2 MMA, 1-0-1 BMMA). Would a rematch be a better option, perhaps

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