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Bold statements: The 6 standout Bellator performances of 2020 so far

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 15:23:56 +0000

With big-name signings, an ongoing $1 million tournament and growing excitement around the future of the promotion, 2020 looked set to be a big year for Bellator MMA. But the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic placed the sporting world – including Bellator – on an enforced hiatus as social distancing and quarantine measures were introduced in nations across the world. It meant that Bellator’s event schedule hit the brakes after just three shows in 2020. But in those three events, we witnessed six fighters deliver contrasting, yet decisive, statements as they looked to further their respective careers inside the Bellator cage. We take a look back at six big statements made inside the Bellator cage so far in 2020… **** Cris Cyborg ascends the throne Bellator 238, Jan.

Bold statements: The 6 standout Bellator performances of 2020 so far – MMA Junkie

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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Bellator 238 Fight Night: Relive Cris Cyborg’s historic evening

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:33:25 +0000

MMA history was made Jan. 25 in Inglewood, Calif. On that night, Cris Cyborg became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history, regardless of gender, to earn championships in four major promotions when she defeated Julia Budd to capture the Bellator featherweight title in the main event of Bellator 238 at The Forum. By finishing her underrated foe with a fourth-round TKO, Cyborg added the Bellator belt to a collection of 145-pound belts won in Strikeforce, Invicta FC and the UFC. Now you can you see how Cyborg’s history-making night played out, from her arrival in Inglewood, to her fight preparation, to her celebration afterward. Check out Bellator’s “Fight Night” video above to relive one of 2020’s first great MMA moments

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Arlene Blencowe calls for new Bellator champ Cris Cyborg: ‘The fight I’ve always wanted’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:59:41 +0000

Arlene Blencowe is hoping to get the first crack at newly minted Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg. Following Cyborg’s (22-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) fourth-round TKO of Julia Budd at Bellator 238, company president Scott Coker said he’s leaving the door open for what his new champion wants next.

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What does Bellator do with Cris Cyborg? Four potential options after her title win

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:07:39 +0000

Cris Cyborg added another layer to her legacy to kick off 2020 when she claimed her fourth major promotional title by taking the Bellator women’s featherweight belt from Julia Budd. Cyborg (22-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) has been the most dominant women’s featherweight fighter in MMA history.

Bellator 238 video: Cris Cyborg vs. Julia Budd highlights

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:22:29 +0000

MMA history was made Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. On that night, Cris Cyborg became the first fighter in the sport’s history to win championships in four major promotions. Her fourth-round TKO of Julia Budd in the main event of Bellator 238 saw her capture the Bellator featherweight title to add to a career ledger that already included 145-pound belts in Strikeforce, Invicta FC and the UFC. While defending champion Budd (13-3 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) certainly proved to be tough, Cyborg (22-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) was simply too much for the woman who held the title for nearly three years. The Brazilian slowly wore Budd down, then finished the Canadian with a trademark flurry of fists early in the fourth round

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Bellator 238 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:35:01 +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.

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Spinning Back Clique: Does what Stephen A. Smith thinks about Donald Cerrone even matter?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:27:58 +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, “Gorgeous” George, “Goze” and John Morgan take a look at the unexpected biggest story of the past week, with Stephen A. Smith and Joe Rogan publicly expressing their differing positions on the evaluation of UFC 246’s main event between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone . SHOW RUNDOWN: Smith is known for his bold opinions and his willingness to argue them at length, but his knowledge in the sport of MMA is admittedly limited

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Triple Take: Who was the biggest winner between UFC Raleigh and Bellator 238?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:07:56 +0000

Saturday was another one of those wild and woolly MMA nights. The UFC and Bellator went head to head for the first time in 2020, with UFC on ESPN+ 24 and Bellator 238 going down on opposite coasts. Plenty of stars shined on both shows, but who shined brightest?

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Emilee King credits teammate Taylor Turner for big win over Ava Knight at Bellator 238

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 03:18:47 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Emilee King took out a boxing champion and had an example to look back at in preparation. King (4-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) upset WBC boxing champ Ava Knight (1-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) in her promotional debut. King submitted Knight in a little more than two minutes at Bellator 238 this past Saturday. It wasn’t the first time a former boxing champion crossed over to the Bellator cage

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Emilee King credits teammate Taylor Turner for big win over Ava Knight at Bellator 238 – MMA Junkie