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Video: Is Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov the best welterweight in the world?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:42:06 +0000

Yaroslav Amosov made a triumphant return to MMA last Saturday at Bellator 291. Amosov, who spent nearly 10 months at home fighting in Ukraine’s war against Russia, showed no signs of ring rust and put on a masterclass as he defended his welterweight championship with a unanimous decision against Logan Storley in Dublin. Afterward, the undefeated Amosov (27-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) declared himself to be the best 170-pound fighter in the world . “Of course (I’m the best in the world),” Amosov said. “I am here. If a UFC champion wants to fight, come to Bellator

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 28: Tatiana Suarez returns

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:17:04 +0000

After a lengthy layoff due to multiple injuries, Tatiana Suarez has successfully returned to MMA. At UFC Fight Night 220 , Suarez (9-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) made her long-awaited return to action, defeating Montana De La Rosa by submission in the second round. It was her first fight since June 2019, where she left as a top 5 competitor in the strawweight division. Since her return bout was at flyweight, and she anticipates a return to the lighter weight class where she made her name, it’s too early to tell which division she will earn her ranking. Her talent and resume cannot be completely ignored, therefore her triumphant return lands her on the women’s pound-for-pound rankings . At Bellator 291 , Yaroslav Amosov also returned to action to defend his welterweight title after being away since June 2021 due to fighting for his home country of Ukraine in the war against Russia.

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Bellator champ Johnny Eblen ‘would really enjoy’ a middleweight grand prix

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:58:31 +0000

DUBLIN – Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen thinks a grand prix in his division would help ramp up his activity. Eblen (13-0 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) notched his first title defense earlier this month when he defeated Anatoly Tokov by unanimous decision in the Bellator 290 co-main event. The undefeated American Top Team fighter sees a grand prix as an easy way to map out his future fights.

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Michael Page enjoyed BKFC experience, says he’s ’100 percent’ open to another fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:35:47 +0000

DUBLIN – Despite falling short against Mike Perry, Michael Page would definitely take another bare-knuckle boxing fight. Page (20-2 MMA, 16-2 BMMA) lost a hard-fought majority decision to Perry at BKFC 27 last August at OVO Arena Wembley in London. After five rounds of back-and-forth action, the judges scored the fight a split draw, resulting in a final round where Perry outlasted MVP for the win.

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Bellator 291 winner Norbert Novenyi Jr. impressed with champ Johnny Eblen, ‘but I’m coming’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:06:58 +0000

DUBLIN – Norbert Novenyi Jr. knows he still has work to do but warns Johnny Eblen that he’s coming for him.

Bellator 291 winner Norbert Novenyi Jr. impressed with champ Johnny Eblen, ‘but I’m coming’ – MMA Junkie

Jeremy Kennedy says title shot vs. Patricio Freire ‘fight to make’ after Bellator 291

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:41:35 +0000

DUBLIN – Jeremy Kennedy thinks he’s done more than enough to earn a title shot after Bellator 291. Kennedy (19-3 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) swept the judges’ scorecards in a unanimous decision win over Pedro Carvalho this past Saturday at 3Arena in Dublin.

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Bellator’s Sinead Kavanagh eyes Cris Cyborg rematch in Dublin after ‘two great f*cking wins’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:10:52 +0000

DUBLIN – Sinead Kavanagh is ready to rematch Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg . Kavanagh (9-5 MMA, 6-5 BMMA) fell short in her title pursuit when she was knocked out by Cyborg in the first round at Bellator 271 in November 2021. Since then, the Dublin native has rebounded with back-to-back wins over Leah McCourt, followed up by Janay Harding this past Saturday at Bellator 291 at 3Arena. “That’s two great f*cking wins,” Kavanagh told MMA Junkie and other reporters following Bellator 291.

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Khasan Magomedsharipov doesn’t see many upcoming threats in Bellator’s featherweight division

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:42:13 +0000

DUBLIN – Khasan Magomedsharipov doesn’t see too many threats in the featherweight division. Magomedsharipov (8-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) remained unbeaten when he stopped Rafael Hudson by TKO at Bellator 291 this past Saturday at 3Arena in Dublin. One of the brightest prospects on the roster, Magomedsharipov is confident that with time, he can take out the division’s elite. “I don’t see strong guys in featherweight,” Magomedsharipov said post-fight. “Yes, (A.J.) McKee, (Patricio) ‘Pitbull’ (Freire) and a couple of guys (are) very strong. The others guys are strong, but not fantastic

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MMA Junkie Radio #3339: Fallout from Paul-Fury, Bellator 291, UFC Fight Night 220

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:23:23 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,339, the fellas react to what transpired during a packed weekend of combat sports action, including Tommy Fury’s win over Jake Paul , Bellator 291 , UFC Fight Night 220 , Phil De Fries’ win over Todd Duffee at KSW 79 , and more. Tune in! Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio . You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday.

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Spinning Back Clique: Tommy Fury-Jake Paul reaction, Amosov’s rise, Jon Jones week, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:04:59 +0000

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Nolan King and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: At long last, after more than three years, Jon Jones will return this week – and at heavyweight. Jones meets Ciryl Gane in the UFC 285 main event for the vacant heavyweight title. If he wins, he’ll become a two-division UFC champion.

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