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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.

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Kiefer Crosbie reveals how fighting and fatherhood combined to create his ‘biggest moment’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:54:22 +0000

For Irish fighter Kiefer Crosbie , Bellator 240 was always going to be a big occasion, but circumstances came together to give him one of the most emotionally-charged fight weeks of his life, and his biggest moment as a Bellator fighter. Crosbie (8-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) took on Iamik Furtado in the co-main event of Bellator 240 at Dublin’s 3Arena, where a packed crowd full of Crosbie’s friends, family and fans raised the roof as he captured a hard-fought split-decision victory. But the win itself was merely the culmination of a crazy fight week, as Crosbie became a father just days before he stepped into the Bellator cage for the biggest fight of his career. Initially, he was all set to go to the hospital on fight day for the delivery, but the baby eventually came on the Tuesday of fight week as Crosbie rode a rollercoaster of emotions before his weight cut.

Relive Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7 on MMA Junkie

BAD MMA News — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:36:13 +0000

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Relive Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7 on MMA Junkie (6 p.m. ET)

BAD MMA News — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:19:35 +0000

Getting a little antsy now that another Saturday night is on the horizon and there are no live fights to watch? Well, Bellator is stepping up to fill in the void — and totally from a safe social distance, too. Starting at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, Bellator will re-air the memorable Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7 combo event, which went down at 3Arena in Dublin. Bellator 240 was headlined by former lightweight champion Brent Primus ’ first-round submission of Chris Bungard; while Bellator Europe 7 saw Leah McCourt take an impressive unanimous decision over Judith Ruis. Whether you caught this exciting night of fights the first time around or you missed it and are ready to catch up, Bellator’s here to give you a solid Saturday night of fights.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 25: Dan Hooker climbs the charts

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:31:09 +0000

Dan Hooker beat Paul Felder with a razor-thin split decision in the UFC on ESPN+ 26 main event. There were plenty of viewers who scored the fight for Felder, but it was Hooker who got his hand raised in front of his home fans in New Zealand. One thing that can’t be disputed is the fight was a great one. Going into UFC Auckland, Felder sat at No. 10 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie lightweight rankings

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Spinning Back Clique: What’s the biggest fallout from Dan Hooker’s win over Paul Felder?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:04:19 +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 unpack what went down at UFC on ESPN+ 26, including the Dan Hooker vs. Paul Felder main event. SHOW RUNDOWN: Dan Hooker beat Paul Felder with a razor-thin split decision in the UFC on ESPN+ 26 main event

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MMA Junkie Radio #3029: UFC Auckland and Bellator recaps, Fury-Wilder, Adesanya, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:49:30 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here! On Episode No. 3,029 of the podcast, the guys look back at a busy combat sports weekend with UFC Auckland, Bellator 239, Bellator Dublin and Fury vs. Wilder, and they react to the latest MMA news and notes. THE RUNDOWN UFC on ESPN+ 26 went down in New Zealand with a killer main event between Dan Hooker and Paul Felder. We look back at the card. Bellator had back-to-back events with Bellator 239 in Oklahoma and Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7 in Dublin

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Babies, kebabs and flying chairs: Georgi Karakhanyan recaps a crazy fight week in Dublin

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:38:14 +0000

It was a night to remember for Georgi Karakhanyan at Bellator 240 in more ways than one. The Bellator veteran picked up a submission victory over Irish fan favorite Paul Redmond on the preliminary card at 3Arena in Dublin, then revealed backstage after his win that his son had been born DURING his fight. “She just actually had it already,” he told reporters backstage after his victory. “I haven’t talked to her, but it’s my baby boy. ‘Little Georgi’, I call him – Georgi Jr. First time in Dublin, the baby’s born

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Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7 post-event facts: Charlie Ward closes in on KO record

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:05:48 +0000

Bellator closed out a very busy weekend of fights on Saturday with the split-event showcase that was Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7, which took place at 3Arena in Dublin. There were a few noteworthy results to stem from the lineup, someone of which had historical significance. For more details, check below for 30 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 240/Bellator Europe 7. * * * * General Betting favorites went 7-1 on the main card. Betting favorites improved to 3-0 in Bellator main events this year

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Bellator 240 results: Brent Primus grabs first-round finish in Dublin

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:22:46 +0000

Former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus was handed a late-notice change of assignment at Bellator 240, but he produced a professional performance to finish Chris Bungard and reassert his championship credentials at the 3Arena, Dublin. Scotland’s Bungard (15-6 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) stepped in at just over three weeks’ notice to face Primus (10-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) and looked to catch the former champion cold as he stuffed an early takedown attempt and hammered Primus with a succession of elbows to the head before jumping on a guillotine choke attempt. Primus managed to extricate himself from the hold before turning the tables on the Scot. He moved to Bungard’s back and attempted to lock up a rear-naked choke

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