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After grand prix elimination, Bellator’s Saul Rogers plans next steps, targets Japan return

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:01:36 +0000

Saul Rogers waited for years to finally get his shot on the big stage. When that chance finally came, things didn’t quite pan out how he had hoped. But that isn’t stopping the Brit, who recently changed his nickname from “The Hangman” to Saul “Business” Rogers and is taking a positive outlook on his elimination from the Bellator featherweight grand prix

After grand prix elimination, Bellator’s Saul Rogers plans next steps, targets Japan return – MMA Junkie

‘Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Countdown,’ No. 6: Backstage shenanigans and picking fights

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:48:35 +0000

The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., played host to one of the biggest shows in Bellator history as the organization’s lightweight grand prix took center stage at Bellator 228. The event saw the final four matchups from the opening round of the 16-man, $1 million tournament as defending featherweight champion Patricio Freire , undefeated contender A.J. McKee , former bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell , and veteran contender Daniel Weichel each punched his ticket to the quarterfinals. Related Scott Coker pleased with Bellator 228 selection show, but wishes Patricio Freire picked differently Darrion Caldwell after Bellator 228: 'Let's be honest,' Patricio Freire is dodging me From fight week haircuts to backstage slanging matches, the lead-up to fight night was an eventful one

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Video: Darrion Caldwell confronts Patricio Freire backstage at Bellator 228

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:07:58 +0000

Darrion Caldwell has been howling at Patrico Freire for some time now. Both fighters advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bellator featherweight grand prix Saturday at Bellator 228, where Caldwell defeated Henry Corlaes, and featherweight champion “Pitbull” earned a unanimous decision over Juan Archuleta.

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Video: Darrion Caldwell confronts Patricio Freire backstage at Bellator 228 – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for September: Simultaneous spinning backfists

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:29:54 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from September 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 1: Jared Cannonier cracks top five

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:29:53 +0000

Whoever wins the middleweight title unification bout between champion Robert Whittaker and interim titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 is going to hear footsteps from one of the sport’s hottest fighters. Jared Cannonier ’s breakthrough year continued at UFC on ESPN+ 18 on Saturday, as he scored an impressive victory over another hot fighter in Jack Hermansson in the main event of the UFC’s Denmark debut. That’s three big wins in as many fights for the MMA Lab competitor since dropping down to 185 pounds.

49-year-old Antonio McKee would continue fighting after Bellator 228, but son’s career ‘the priority’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:40:48 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – At 49, Antonio McKee isn’t sure what his future holds. The Team Bodyshop MMA head trainer McKee (30-6-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) picked a victory in his first contest since 2014 when he defeated William Sriyapai (13-8 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Bellator 228 in Inglewood, Calif

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49-year-old Antonio McKee would continue fighting after Bellator 228, but son’s career ‘the priority’ – MMA Junkie

A.J. Agazarm vents Bellator 228 frustrations: ‘I’ve got to break the habit of being nice’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:21:59 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – A.J. Agazarm picked up his second professional victory on Saturday at Bellator 228 – but you wouldn’t be able to tell it from his post-fight demeanor. After he defeated Jonathan Quiroz (3-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by unanimous decision, a stoic and unexpressive Agazarm (2-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) shared disappointment in his performance. The biggest problem in his estimation

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Bellator 228 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:08:04 +0000

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums and, perhaps most importantly, social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes. Following Saturday’s Bellator 228 event in Inglewood, Calif., several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners or family members, took to social media to react to the event or share a message with supporters. Check out some of those reactions

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Victorious at Bellator 228, Leandro Higo wants James Gallagher or Erik Perez next

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:39:04 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Leandro Higo snapped a two-fight losing streak on Saturday, and already he has two opponents in mind for his next fight. Higo submitted Shawn Bunch via guillotine choke in the second round at Bellator 228, and he wants James Gallagher or Erik Perez next. Speaking to MMA Junkie and other reporters, with the help of his coach Eric Albarracin’s translation, Higo sported a luchador mask backstage at The Forum in reference to the recently signed Perez. “The reason for this mask is because I want to fight the best,” Higo said.

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Scott Coker pleased with Bellator 228 selection show, but wishes Patricio Freire picked differently

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:34:42 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Overall, Bellator president Scott Coker was pleased with the featherweight grand prix selection show Saturday evening.

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