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Video: Bellator’s Jay Glazer and Robin Black administer ‘The Dose’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:54:27 +0000

Do you have Bellator fever? Then the only prescription is “The Dose.” Jay Glazer and Robin Black have teamed up for the promotion’s latest video franchise, with the duo shooting the Bellator breeze as they look back at some of the biggest performances from recent events and look ahead to the big-time matchups to come. In the first episode of “The Dose,” Glazer and Black preview the Bellator 239 main event in Oklahoma, as former collegiate wrestling standout Ed Ruth (8-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) faces off against Ukraine’s undefeated Yaroslav Amosov (22-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) in a pivotal welterweight bout, while also highlighting the co-main event between Myles Jury (18-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) and Brandon Girtz (16-8 MMA, 8-6 BMMA). The duo also take look back at flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0 MMA, 10-0 BMMA), who enjoyed a memorable win – and a memorable walkout – at Bellator 236, and the throwback fight between former PRIDE FC legends Fedor Emelianenko (39-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) and Quinton Jackson (38-13 MMA, 5-3 BMMA) at Bellator 237. Related Bellator 238 Fight Night: Relive Cris Cyborg's historic evening Bellator 237 full fight: Watch Fedor Emelianenko one-punch KO 'Rampage' Jackson Watch Ilima-Lei Macfarlane's incredible Bellator 236 walkout in Hawaii We also hear from the fighters themselves, as Jenn Brown chats with newly-crowned featherweight queen Cris Cyborg (22-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) and featherweight grand prix semifinalist Darrion Caldwell (14-3 MMA, 11-2 BMMA) following their winning performances at Bellator 238.

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for December: A slugfest between wrestlers

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:42:39 +0000

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

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for December: A stunning twister

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:51:47 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from December 2019. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Submission of the Month” award for December. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Virna Jandiroba def

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Video: Check out A.J. McKee’s triumphant evening on ‘Bellator Fight Night’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 16:04:07 +0000

A.J. McKee is one of the hottest up-and-coming-stars in mixed martial arts, and he proved why once again last week at Bellator 236. McKee kept his undefeated record intact, and ran his company record win streak at 16, with a second-round submission victory over the always-tough Derek Campos in Honolulu. By doing so, McKee became the first fighter to reach the final four of Bellator’s featherweight grand prix tournament. Now, you can ride along with both fighters on fight night and follow their exploits from the time they reach the arena, through the exciting fight itself, and on to the post-fight scene

Video: Check out A.J. McKee’s triumphant evening on ‘Bellator Fight Night’ – MMA Junkie

MMA rankings report: UFC, Bellator weekend fallout

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:11:42 +0000

The final weekend of dueling UFC and Bellator events didn’t have a gigantic impact on the rankings. But there are still some items worth pondering in the aftermath of UFC on ESPN+ 23 and Bellator 235 and 236.

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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane: Liz Carmouche and I ‘totally prepared to fight each other’ in Bellator

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 21:00:25 +0000

HONOLULU – Ilima-Lei Macfarlane says she would have no issue fighting her teammate and newly signed Bellator flyweight Liz Carmouche if their paths cross in 2020. Macfarlane, the Bellator 125-pound champion, notched her fourth successful title defense when she defeated Kate Jackson via unanimous decision in the Bellator 236 main event. And with company president Scott Coker hinting at a possible flyweight grand prix, both Macfarlane (11-4-1 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) and Carmouche (13-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) have stated that they’d have no issue facing each other inside the Bellator cage

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 24: Did Bellator’s Ilima-Lei Macfarlane climb the pound-for-pound chart?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 03:17:52 +0000

This past weekend featured three big events with a lot of opportunities for movement in the rankings. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0 MMA, 10-0 BMMA) once again defended her women’s flyweight title with a decisive scorecard sweep of Kate Jackson (11-4-1 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) in the Bellator 236 main event in front of her home fans in Honolulu.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 24: Did Bellator’s Ilima-Lei Macfarlane climb the pound-for-pound chart? – MMA Junkie

Spinning Back Clique: Bellator Hawaii, UFC Busan, free agent moves and more

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:31:39 +0000

Welcome to “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. In this week’s episode, John Morgan, “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” react to what went down at UFC on ESPN+ 23 in South Korea, what went down at Bellator’s two events in Hawaii, the UFC’s flyweight division, big free agent signings, Jorge Masvidal’s next move and more. Show rundown: “The Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung, took out former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the UFC on ESPN+ 23 main event in South Korea. What does that mean for Jung, who wants a title shot?

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Scott Coker: Jiu-jitsu community called A.J. McKee’s armbar one of the ‘sickest submissions’ ever

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:12:51 +0000

HONOLULU – A.J. McKee ’s submission win at Bellator 236 has made all kinds of headlines. The undefeated McKee (16-0 MMA, 16-0 BMMA) submitted Derek Campos in the third round Saturday at Neal S

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Scott Coker: Jiu-jitsu community called A.J. McKee’s armbar one of the ‘sickest submissions’ ever – MMA Junkie

Bellator 236 winner Zach Zane says he will take on anyone – except another Hawaiian

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:40:38 +0000

HONOLULU – Zach Zane claimed a unanimous decision in his all-Hawaii battle at Bellator 236, then said he never wants to face a fellow islander again. “Man, that was a lot of fun,” he told MMA Junkie backstage after his victory over fellow Hawaiian Nainoa Dung on Saturday night. “Nothing but gratuity in my heart. Just kinda in shock and lost for words. I’m such a grateful guy.” Zane (14-9, 1-0 BMMA) went into his battle with Dung (3-1, 2-1 BMMA) with a significant experience advantage, but it seemed pre-fight that it was his opponent who received the greater promotional push. While that situation may have irked some fighters, Zane said he appreciated why that was the case

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