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Norbert Novenyi Jr.: 46-second knockout at Bellator 297 ‘definitely opened some eyes’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:46:15 +0000

LONDON – Norbert Novenyi Jr. sees his quick knockout at Bellator 297 as a turning point in his career. The undefeated London Shootfighters prospect needed just 46 seconds to stop Kamil Oniszczuk in June – his sixth finish in seven professional wins. “Some of the comments and tweets I read after the fight, I feel like now people are understanding the kind of level I’m on and a lot of people are taking me seriously,” Novenyi told MMA Junkie.

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Patchy Mix compares finishing ability to UFC’s Charles Oliveira: ‘I’m not a point fighter’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:46:37 +0000

CHICAGO – Patchy Mix views himself as one of the most prolific finishers in the sport. Mix (18-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) has finished 14 of his 18 professional wins – most recently knocking out Raufeon Stots to capture the interim bantamweight title and win the grand prix at Bellator 295 in April. Most of Mix’s finishes have come by submission, and the 29-year-old is confident he would pose a serious threat to any bantamweight. He compared his finishing game to Charles Oliveira, the UFC’s all-time leader in stoppage wins.

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Bellator 297 winner Kyle Crutchmer ready to turn corner to next level after TKO win

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:36:03 +0000

CHICAGO – Kyle Crutchmer defeated Bobby Nash by TKO this past Friday at Bellator 297, winning with punches in the first round of their fight at WinStar Arena. Afterward, Crutchmer (10-2 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) discussed his performance, his recent switch from American Kickboxing Academy to Fortis MMA, what it means for his career moving forward, and more. You can watch his post-fight news conference in the video above. More Bellator! Irish Bellator 297 winner Karl Moore sees path to title through Dublin this fall Bellator’s Cris Lencioni in ICU after suffering cardiac arrest, family says Jordan Newman not smiling despite Bellator 297 success: 'I want to hurt somebody' Jamahal Hill, Corey Anderson trade barbs on best light heavyweight: 'My resume will always read champion' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Bellator 297 .

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Irish Bellator 297 winner Karl Moore sees path to title through Dublin this fall

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:02:31 +0000

CHICAGO – Karl Moore defeated Alex Polizzi by unanimous decision this past Friday at Bellator 297, earning three scores of 29-28 from the judges at WinStar Arena. Afterward, Moore (12-2 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) discussed his performance, his undefeated start to his Bellator tenure, his championship aspirations, and more – all with a Giordano’s pizza in front of him. You can watch his post-fight news conference in the video above. More Bellator! Bellator’s Cris Lencioni in ICU after suffering cardiac arrest, family says Jordan Newman not smiling despite Bellator 297 success: 'I want to hurt somebody' Jamahal Hill, Corey Anderson trade barbs on best light heavyweight: 'My resume will always read champion' Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (June 12-18) Bellator official: Cris Lencioni medical condition requires 'thoughts and prayers' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Bellator 297 .

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Jordan Newman not smiling despite Bellator 297 success: ‘I want to hurt somebody’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:46:33 +0000

CHICAGO – Jordan Newman admits he’s not a smiley guy. Following his Bellator 297 submission win Friday over Matthew Perry (5-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Winstar Arena, Newman (6-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) roared and spit in celebration. There was no visible sense of elation, though intensity was aplenty. That’s just who he is and how he operates, Newman explained afterward. “I’m in here and I want to hurt somebody,” Newman told MMA Junkie and other reporters during a post-fight news conference. “I want to go home and see my bulldogs, see my family

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Jamahal Hill, Corey Anderson trade barbs on best light heavyweight: ‘My resume will always read champion’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:44:46 +0000

Jamahal Hill and Corey Anderson sparked a debate on which promotion has the best light heavyweight. UFC light heavyweight champion Hill took exception to Anderson’s claim that Bellator 205-pound champ Vadim Nemkov could be UFC champion, and that the top three in the division are himself, Nemkov, and Magomed Ankalev. Hill responded to Anderson (17-6 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) in a video on his YouTube channel , prompting Anderson to fire back. Anderson, a former UFC light heavyweight, holds notable wins over former champs Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. In his most recent appearance this past Friday, Anderson defeated ex-UFC fighter Phil Davis at Bellator 297. Hill claimed the vacant light heavyweight belt by battering Teixeira for five rounds at UFC 283 in January

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Spinning Back Clique: The latest horrifying McGregor headline, Jones-Ngannou, Bellator sale rumors, more (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:04:20 +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, Mike Bohn and Nolan King join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: Conor McGregor is in the news again for the wrong reasons

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Norbert Novenyi Jr. embraces ‘biggest prospect’ tag, angles for Charlie Ward fight after Bellator 297 win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:23:40 +0000

CHICAGO – Norbert Novenyi Jr. sees the glowing tweets and stories, and hears the podcasts and opinions. Being deemed the “biggest prospect” in MMA is high praise.

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Archie Colgan interested in ‘a certain Irish lad in September’ after Bellator 297 win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:19:59 +0000

CHICAGO – Archie Colgan knew what he was getting himself into Friday at Bellator 297 , but somehow, he was still surprised. For the first time as a professional MMA fighter, Colgan (8-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) needed all 15 minutes to pick up a victory, when he defeated former featherweight title challenger Emmanuel Sanchez (20-9 MMA, 12-8 BMMA) via unanimous decision in a lightweight bout. The decision win marked the end of his career-long finishing streak. While Colgan believed in his opponent’s reputation as a tough out, Sanchez’s stalwartness and durability was even above expectations.

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Bellator 297 post-event facts: Vadim Nemkov achieves rare feat in dominant title defense

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:31:45 +0000

Bellator’s lone event of the month went down Friday with Bellator 297 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, and it was arguably the promotion’s biggest show of the year thus far. Two championship bouts topped the card, and both men who entered the cage with belts, lefts with them, too. Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) handily defeated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) by unanimous decision in the headliner to retain the light heavyweight strap, while Sergio Pettis (23-5 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) kept hold of bantamweight gold with a unanimous decision over Patricio Freire (35-6 MMA, 22-6 BMMA).

Bellator 297 post-event facts: Vadim Nemkov achieves rare feat in dominant title defense – MMA Junkie