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This Date in History: Bellator 241 canceled, MMA’s COVID Era begins

BAD MMA News — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:02:57 +0000

[jwplayer Zg72epKF-FLu19iir] ( This story first was published March 13, 2020 .) UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator president Scott Coker had to make a down-to-the-wire decision, but he thinks he made the right call. Bellator 241 was scheduled to take place Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena

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Despite 51 career bouts, Daniel Weichel says Bellator 241 ranks No. 1 as his craziest fight week ever

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 03:15:23 +0000

With 51 professional fights to his name, Bellator featherweight contender Daniel Weichel has seen plenty of crazy things over the course of his MMA career. But nothing prepared him for the rollercoaster ride of his most recent fight week. Two-time featherweight title challenger Weichel (40-11 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) was all set to take on American Emmanuel Sanchez in the quarterfinals of the featherweight grand prix at Bellator 241 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. on March 12.

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Pedro Carvalho vows to be ready for rebooked Bellator title shot: ‘I will become world champion’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:12:35 +0000

Pedro Carvalho was moments away from the biggest fight of his career. Then everything was shut down. Carvalho (11-3 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) was scheduled to challenge featherweight champion Patricio Freire in the featherweight grand prix quarterfinals at Bellator 241. But just hours before the event, the promotion decided to postpone the show due to the growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Despite not knowing when he’ll get to fight next, Carvalho remains confident that he will fulfill his destiny, regardless. “I’m not frustrated at all,” Carvalho told MMA Junkie.

Matt Mitrione praises Bellator for postponements: ‘You can’t force a square peg in a round hole’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:32:17 +0000

It may have cost him an opportunity to compete, but Matt Mitrione appreciates Bellator looking after his best interests in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Mitrione (13-7 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) was one of the fighters who was set to compete at Bellator 241 on March 13 in Uncasville, Conn. The event was held right around the time the coronavirus outbreak got serious in the United States, with the NBA postponing its season then nearly every major sports organization following shortly thereafter. Bellator 241 was originally moved behind closed doors with no fans, but then on the day of the event, the decision was made by Bellator president Scott Coker to pull the plug entirely . The card was postponed to an undermined date, and while it prevented Mitrione from competing in his scheduled heavyweight bout with Ronny Markes, the fighter did not question the action his promoter took. “It was unfortunate that happened; it was unfortunate it got canceled,” Mitrione told MMA Junkie

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After negative coronavirus test, Bellator champ Patricio Freire back to training – with adjustments

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:45:35 +0000

After negative coronavirus test, Bellator champ Patricio Freire back to training – with some adjustments

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:33:59 +0000

Like many fighters, Patricio Freire had to make some adjustments to his training with new coronavirus safety laws and recommendations in place. Freire (30-4 MMA, 18-4 BMMA) was scheduled to headline Bellator 241 on March 14 against Pedro Carvalho. However, the event was canceled hours prior to start time. From there, Freire boarded a plane and headed home to his native Brazil. Upon arrival, Freire, brother Patricky Freire, and their boxing coach decided to isolate themselves from everyone else. While none of them presented any symptoms, they took coronavirus tests as a precaution

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Patricio Freire praises Bellator postponement: Others ‘treat fighters like they’re numbers’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:32:33 +0000

Patricio Freire didn’t fight March 14 at Bellator 241 as planned, but he’s OK with that. Freire (30-4 MMA, 18-4 UFC), the current Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion, was scheduled to face Pedro Carvalho in the quarterfinals of the promotion’s featherweight grand prix. However, due to coronavirus concerns, Bellator postponed the event mere hours prior to start time.

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Paul Daley warns Sabah Homasi: Sign to fight again, and there’s nothing that will save you

BAD MMA News — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:30:54 +0000

Paul Daley and Sabah Homasi may not have gotten to fight this past Friday, but that doesn’t mean they can’t keep things heated. Bellator 241, that was set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., was canceled just hours prior to the event, a decision Bellator president Scott Coker took for everyone’s health and safety amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. With the show postponed, Daley (42-17-2 MMA, 8-4 BMMA) took to Instagram to taunt Homasi (13-8 MMA, 3-2 BMMA), telling him that there’s no more escaping. The two were first scheduled to fight in October, before a colon infection forced Homasi out. Instead, Daley faced veteran Saad Awad at Bellator 232, taking him out in the second round.

Scott Coker stands by decision to cancel Bellator 241 amid coronavirus outbreak: ‘I just didn’t feel comfortable’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:43:27 +0000

Scott Coker doesn’t regret the call to cancel last week’s Bellator 241. The Bellator president believes he ultimately made the right choice in postponing the card just hours away from the event going live amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

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Patricio Freire, Pedro Carvalho admit frustration, but praise Bellator for coronavirus response

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:34:01 +0000

Patricio Freire and Pedro Carvalho should have met inside the Bellator cage by now, but matters above and beyond their control meant the two featherweight rivals were left frustrated as Bellator 241 was postponed just hours before they were due to fight. The decision was taken after coronavirus concerns escalated ahead of the planned event in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday night. Bellator officials confirmed the postponement with MMA Junkie following an initial report by Fightful.com , and president Scott Coker subsequently announced the postponement via social media. It was an unprecedented situation for the promotion – and its fighters – to deal with and, after the dust had settled on a frustrating night, the two main event stars told MMA Junkie that they believed Bellator had made the right move.

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