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MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for April: A banger in Bellator

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 May 2021 03:10:28 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from April 2021: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for April. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. Nominees

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Karl Albrektsson open to being grand prix alternate: ‘It’s all up for discussion’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:46:40 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Viktor Nemkov at Bellator 257 on Friday, Karl Albrektsson spoke about the possibility of stepping in as an alternate for the light heavyweight grand prix.

Mads Burnell would have loved to ‘stand and bang’ with Saul Rogers but glad he fought smart

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:46:38 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Saul Rogers at Bellator 257 on Friday, Mads Burnell spoke about the importance of following his mind – not his heart. Burnell (15-3 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) spoke to reporters on being surprised at the way the fight played out, his callout of Daniel Weichel, Bellator’s featherweight division and more. You can watch the full interview in the video above. Bellator 257 took place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card aired on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie

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Jay Jay Wilson wants winner of Patricio Freire vs. A.J. McKee: ‘I should be in line for the title’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:46:35 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 257 on Friday, Jay Jay Wilson made his case on why he should be next in line for the featherweight title. Wilson (8-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) spoke to reporters on his spinning backfist finish of Carvalho, wanting the winner of Patricio Freire vs. A.J.

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Jay Jay Wilson wants winner of Patricio Freire vs. A.J. McKee: ‘I should be in line for the title’ – MMA Junkie

Lance Gibson Jr. on Bellator 257 eye poke vs. Marcus Surin: ‘Adversity makes you better or worse’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:42:08 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Marcus Surin at Bellator 257 on Friday, Lance Gibson Jr. spoke about having to compete with compromised vision through most of his fight

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Lance Gibson Jr. on Bellator 257 eye poke vs. Marcus Surin: ‘Adversity makes you better or worse’ – MMA Junkie

Following Bellator 257, Raymond Daniels sets his sights on seeing ‘the wizard’ Douglas Lima

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:33:16 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Peter Stanonik at Bellator 257 on Friday, Raymond Daniels spoke about his goal of facing welterweight champion Douglas Lima . Daniels (3-1-1 MMA, 3-0-1 BMMA) spoke to reporters on ending the chapter with Stanonik, a fast track to facing Lima, his hopes to get re-signed by Bellator and more. You can watch the full interview in the video above. Bellator 257 took place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

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Following Bellator 257, Raymond Daniels sets his sights on seeing ‘the wizard’ Douglas Lima – MMA Junkie

Julius Anglickas honored to have been chosen as alternate in Bellator light heavyweight grand prix

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:02:22 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – After defeating Gregory Milliard at Bellator 257 on Friday, Julius Anglickas spoke about being an alternate in the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix. Anglickas (10-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) spoke to reporters on being chosen as an alternate, almost fighting Corey Anderson, why he was disappointed with his performance and more. You can watch the full interview in the video above. Bellator 257 took place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card aired on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie

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MMA Junkie Radio #3150: Joey Diaz, plus UFC, Bellator, Triller Fight Club recaps (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:31:45 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here and will be live on SportsCastr at noon ET. On Episode 3,150, the fellas will recap this past Friday and Saturday’s big trio of events from Bellator, the UFC and Triller Fight Club. They’ll also discuss the latest MMA news and bring on guest comedian Joey Diaz, who will give his picks for Saturday’s UFC 261. Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio

MMA Junkie Radio #3150: Joey Diaz, plus UFC, Bellator, Triller Fight Club recaps (noon ET) – MMA Junkie

There are a few names Steve Mowry won’t face after Bellator 257 – everyone else, he’s ‘ready to take out’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:06:09 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Steve Mowry isn’t interested in callouts, just knocking down the challenges stacked up in front of him. At Bellator 257 on Friday, Mowry (9-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) quickly ran through promotional newcomer Shaun Asher (13-4-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) on the preliminary card. The performance was quick, just as Mowry likes it. “I come in here to get the job done,” Mowry told MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference.

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After Bellator 257 win, ex-champ Julia Budd wants next title shot: ‘I never accept failure’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:36:06 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Julia Budd is out to get her belt back. This past Friday, the former Bellator women’s featherweight champion picked up her second consecutive win since losing the title to Cris Cyborg. Budd (15-3 MMA, 9-1 BMMA) out-pointed Dayana Silva (9-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) for a split decision on the preliminary card of Bellator 257 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Following the fight, Budd talked to the media about her win, the title picture at women’s featherweight, sharing the fight card with her stepson, Lance Gibson Jr., and more. Check out her full post-fight interview in the video above

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After Bellator 257 win, ex-champ Julia Budd wants next title shot: ‘I never accept failure’ – MMA Junkie