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Bellator free fight: Cris Cyborg submits Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 249

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:34:48 +0000

Cris Cyborg was already one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history before her switch to Bellator, but since moving across from the UFC to Scott Coker’s promotion she has continued to add to her growing legacy. Cyborg dethroned long-reigning champion Julia Budd to claim the Bellator women’s featherweight title at the start of the year at Bellator 238 to become the only fighter to hold championships in four major promotions. Then, against Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 249 , Cyborg (23-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) made the first successful defense of her Bellator featherweight title and notched the first submission victory of her career in the process. It looked like Cyborg was well on her way to victory when she let fly with a furious salvo of strikes against the former WIBA world boxing champion in the first round. But, despite holding the upper hand in the striking exchanges, the fight was ultimately decided on the mat. When Cyborg surprised Blencowe (13-8 MMA, 6-4 BMMA) with a takedown attempt and took the action to the canvas in Round 1, her attempt to go for a rear-naked choke was well defended by Blencowe.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 20: Jessica Andrade makes her statement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:02:11 +0000

Few fighters have made their way around the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings over the years like Jessica Andrade . The Brazilian competitor first made her mark as a way undersized bantamweight, where she compiled a 5-3 record. Then she went down to classes to strawweight, and became champion in one of the sport’s deepest divisions, regardless of gender. Now? Andrade (21-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) has decided to split the different and go to flyweight. And boy, did she make an impressive debut last Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 38 in Abu Dhabi

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MMA Junkie Radio #3096 with Bellator and UFC wrap-ups (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:05:52 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here! On Episode 3,096, the guys looked back at Bellator 249 and Cyborg’s title defense on CBS Sports Network, as well as UFC on ESPN+ 38 and Brian Ortega’s big return. Plus, they talked about Chris Weidman, Cynthia Calvillo, the World Series, boxing, and more.

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Bellator 249 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:11:13 +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 Thursday’s Bellator 249 event in Uncasville, Conn., 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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Bellator 249 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:11:13 +0000

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Steve Mowry grades himself a B- after Bellator 249 win, declines post-fight callout

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:50:44 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Steve Mowry continues to impress, but isn’t keen on using this opportunity to shoot his shot just yet.

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Scott Coker: Dialogue started with Eddie Hearn on Cris Cyborg vs. Katie Taylor boxing bout

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:28:42 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Cris Cybrog could find herself in the ring in the near future. Following Cyborg’s first defense of her featherweight championship Thursday night at Bellator 249, organization president Scott Coker revealed talks are ongoing with Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn over a potential crossover bout with boxing champion Katie Taylor. Coker told reporters talks had previously started and will resume now that Cyborg (23-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) has successfully defended her Bellator belt. “There is dialogue between Eddie Hern and myself and I said I would hit him up after the show is over and we’ll continue talking,” Coker said at the Bellator 249 post-fight press conference. “Again, it’s going to be up to Cris to see what she wants to do.

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Bellator 249 highlights video: Relive a night of fantastic finishes

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:28:41 +0000

Bellator 249 was a memorable evening for all who watched. The event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. had a night of fantastic finishes — from the opener, in which Albert Gonzales earned a victory despite getting his elbow dislocated in an armbar, to the main event, in which the legendary Cris Cyborg scored the first submission victory of her illustrious career by using a rear-naked choke to finish Arlene Blencowe to retain her Bellator featherweight championship. Bellator has made the highlights of a fun night of fights available for free, so whether you missed the action and want to catch up, or simply relive the show’s most memorable moments, you can watch all the best of Bellator 249 in the video above. Gallery Bellator 249: Best photos view 30 images Gallery Cris Cyborg def.

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Kemran Lachinov explains why he put his hands down in Bellator 249 win: ‘I go in there to win or die’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 02:08:34 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – “Protect yourself at all times” advice in professional fighting might not mean much to Kemran Lachinov . The Bellator welterweight is not afraid of letting his opponents take freeb shots at him during a bout. He said he’s prepared for the worst every time he sets foot in the cage. On Thursday, Lachinov (10-2 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) extended his winning streak to eight with a unanimous decision nwin over the perviously unbeaten Kyle Crutchmer Kyle Crutchmer (6-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) at Bellator 249 in Uncasville, Conn. But though it was a good showing from Lachinov, things looked risky for a few seconds when “Killer Kem” dropped his hands and let Crutchmer take a few solid shots at him midway through the fight

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Aviv Gozali happy to test his grappling against Dillon Danis: ‘I’m going to (expletive) you up’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:51:33 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – No one has had an answer on the ground for Aviv Gozali . The undefeated welterweight has shown a diverse jiu-jitsu skill set and has tapped out every opponent he’s faced with first-round submissions, each with a different technique

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