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MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for June: A seven-second starching

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:58:10 +0000

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

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John de Jesus calls out Adam Borics – and has words for Aaron Pico, too

BAD MMA News — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:18:45 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – It’s been more than seven months since John De Jesus lost to Aaron Pico, but it’s still stuck in his craw. De Jesus (14-9 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) beat John Teixeira (23-6-2 MMA, 6-4 BMMA) with a split decision to close out the Bellator 261 preliminary card Friday. And afterward, he said Pico’s comments after a second-round knockout this past November still bother him. Not only that, but de Jesus found time to call out Adam Borics for a featherweight fight

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Taylor Johnson says getting weight down led to return to win column at Bellator 261

BAD MMA News — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:45:21 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Taylor Johnson left Lance Wright with a rude awakening to his Bellator debut Friday. Johnson (7-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) took out Wright (5-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) with a first-round rear-naked choke on the prelims at Bellator 261. And to add a little proverbial insult to injury, Johnson fired some expletives Wright’s way after he got the tap

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A decade in the making, Scott Coker thrilled to promote Fedor Emelianenko fight in Russia

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:30:10 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Scott Coker has had the vision for a decade, and Oct. 23 it will finally become a reality. Fedor Emelianenko is headed home to Russia and for the first time, Bellator is going with him. Emelianenko (39-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) will fight against an opponent yet to be announced at VTB Arena and he won’t be alone

Jaylon Bates wants on Freire-McKee card, says he’s future of bantamweight division

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:53:03 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Just three fights into his pro career, Jaylon Bates is starting to call his shots already. Bates (3-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) submitted Cody Matthews (1-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) with a second-round armbar on the prelims at Bellator 261 on Friday. Afterward, he said he’s the future of Bellator’s bantamweight division – and that he wants a chance to showcase his talent on the same card as dual champion Patricio Freire’s featherweight title defense against A.J. McKee next month in California. Bellator 261 took place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Jaylon Bates wants on Freire-McKee card, says he’s future of bantamweight division – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie Radio #3170: Guests Tim Means, Max Griffin

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:18:59 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,170, the fellas recap a busy weekend of MMA that included 2021 PFL 6 , Bellator 261 and UFC Fight Night 190 .

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At Bellator 261, Corey Samuels lived up to ‘Lightning Wolf’ nickname given by grandfather

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:03:39 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Why is Corey Samuels nicknamed “Lightning Wolf?” It was given to him by his grandfather because of his eagerness to get things done – and he gave the world a taste of that character trait Friday. On the Bellator 261 prelims, Samuels (3-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) and opponent Isaiah Hokit made their promotional debuts. A main training partner of A.J.

Soren Bak hopes ‘bucket list’ Bellator Denmark is one step closer to reality after Bellator 261

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:38:34 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Soren Bak is two-for-two inside the Bellator cage as he continues his march toward bringing the promotion to his home country for the first time. Denmark’s Bak (14-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) beat Bobby Lee by unanimous decision in the Bellator 261 preliminary card opener Friday. The 15-minute affair saw both men have their moments with submission attempts and heavy grappling. Bak saw a lot of similarities between the two fighters. “He kind of reminds me of myself a few years back,” Bak told MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference

Soren Bak hopes ‘bucket list’ Bellator Denmark is one step closer to reality after Bellator 261 – MMA Junkie

Bellator 261 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:53:24 +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 Friday’s Bellator 261 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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After working her way to top, Liz Carmouche thinks quick Bellator 261 knockout sealed her title shot

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:24:02 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Liz Carmouche calls next dibs. At a Bellator 261 post-fight news conference Friday, Carmouche (16-7 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) made it clear she thinks her 35-second knockout of Kana Watanabe (10-1-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) warrants a title shot

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After working her way to top, Liz Carmouche thinks quick Bellator 261 knockout sealed her title shot – MMA Junkie