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John McCarthy: Dan Miragliotta became too emotionally involved in Page-Kiely fight antics

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:56:28 +0000

TORONTO – The Michael Page vs. Richard Kiely fight last month at Bellator Europe 4 could have been handled better by referee Dan Miragliotta, according to veteran official turned Bellator analyst John McCarthy. Speaking at a DAZN/Bellator event this week, McCarthy explained how MMA has the perfect counter-balance to trash talk. “The best part about fighting, you can say anything you want about me,” McCarthy said, before later adding: “Usually, it settles itself out because I get to punch you in the mouth. That’s a great equalizer.” McCarthy explained that things can get out of control if the referee allows himself to become emotionally involved in the matchup when insults are flying, as he discussed the situation that occurred during Page’s TKO win over Kiely.

John McCarthy: Dan Miragliotta became too emotionally involved in Page-Kiely fight antics – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for September: A rematch ends in controversy

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:35:53 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from September 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for September. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. * * * * The Nominees Paul Felder def. Edson Barboza at UFC 242 Paul Felder (7-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) avenged the first loss to ever land on his resume when he edged out Edson Barboza (20-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC) in a rematch of lightweight contenders. Felder defeated Barboza by split decision in the matchup, which saw both men bloodied while exchanging techniques in the striking and grappling over the course of 15 minutes of entertaining action. View this post on Instagram Победа @felderpaul решение судий .

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for September: A Von Preux for you

BAD MMA News — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:39:26 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from September 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Submission of the Month” award for September. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 Many people believed Dustin Poirier (25-6 MMA, 17-5 UFC) might be the man to push UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) to his limits, but once again it was “The Eagle” who flew highest as he retained his belt. After implementing his overwhelming grappling game over the first two rounds, Nurmagomedov finally made the most of his positioning in the third.

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Bellator Europe chief David Green hints at Dublin return in February

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:42:08 +0000

Good news for Irish MMA fans, as Bellator is already targeting its next trip to Dublin. Speaking to MMA Junkie and other media last Friday, Bellator Europe chief David Green alluded to a return in the beginning of next year. “Well, you might want to keep your weekends free in February,” Green said

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for September: Simultaneous spinning backfists

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:29:54 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from September 2019: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice.

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Kiefer Crosbie honored by Conor McGregor’s support of SBG Ireland fighters at Bellator Dublin

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:21:58 +0000

DUBLIN – There might be no one who gets quite as hyped for his teammates like Conor McGregor . Thirteen fighters from SBG Ireland, including Kiefer Crosbie , had an animated McGregor supporting them Friday night at 3Arena, yelling his usual instructions at them cageside. Crosbie (7-1 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) showed appreciation toward the former UFC two-division champion. “It’s an honor,” Crosbie told MMA Junkie and other reporters. “None of us would be here, none of you would be here, this sport wouldn’t be where it is today without Conor, and that’s a fact – fact.

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Return of ‘The Fighting Irish’: How Bellator introduced us to next wave of MMA heroes

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:08:08 +0000

When Bellator announced the inception of a new European Series predicated on U.K.-based teams hosting shows across the continent, the plan was always to foster and develop rising talent from the region to produce new stars that would eventually gravitate to the big shows Stateside. And at Bellator 227/Bellator Europe 4 in Dublin, we may just have seen the next generation of Irish stars getting ready to unleash their talents onto the world stage. Leading the charge is James Gallagher , whose upbeat persona – often in the face of hateful abuse online – was there for all to see as he danced joyously to the cage for his main event bout with last-minute replacement Roman Salazar. Gallagher’s 35-second victory didn’t tell us much we didn’t already know about him, but the reaction of the fans to “The Strabanimal” certainly did. Detractors can call him a Conor McGregor clone as much as they like

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Triple Take: Bellator Dublin, UFC Copenhagen or Bellator 228? Which event won the weekend?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:07:36 +0000

This past weekend, MMA fans enjoyed a packed slate of events, with Bellator hosting big shows in Dublin and Inglewood, Calif., while the UFC broke new ground in Copenhagen, Denmark. Each event served up thrills, spills and plenty of excitement, but which one stole the show?

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Michael Page, Dan Miragliotta, Richard Kiely avoid punishment for Bellator Dublin exchanges

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:38:36 +0000

Although they engaged in a three-way war of words last Friday at Bellator Europe 4, fighters Michael Page and Richard Kiely , and referee Dan Miragliotta won’t be punished for their behavior. Michael Mazzulli, who regulates Bellator’s European events, told MMA Junkie on Monday that none of the three parties involved will be fined or suspended for their actions in the cage at 3Arena in Dublin. All three men received a warning and will need to meet adamant expectations going forward. According to Mazzulli, the two fighters were warned by Miragliotta before the fight that disrespectful behavior would not be tolerated. The warning fell on deaf ears as Kiely flipped Page the bird just minutes into their contest. At that point, Miragliotta issued a second warning not solely to Kiely, but Page as well, Mazzulli said.

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Peter Queally describes dramatic comeback win at Bellator Europe 4: ‘I just refuse to be finished’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:25:10 +0000

DUBLIN – Peter Queally produced one of MMA’s great comeback performances at Bellator Europe 4 then lifted the lid on the bulletproof mentality that has made him one of the most popular fighters to come out of Ireland in recent years. Queally (12-5 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) never has been finished in his seven-and-a-half-year professional career, but he found himself in big trouble during his welterweight clash with England’s Ryan Scope as he was caught clean by a head kick and sent to the canvas, where Scope began to unload powerful ground and pound on the fallen Irishman. But the aptly nicknamed “Showstopper” is made from sterner stuff than most and, under significant duress, somehow found a way out of his predicament before dramatically turning the fight on its head to score a crowd-pleasing TKO victory on Friday night at Bellator Europe 4. Speaking to MMA Junkie backstage at 3Arena after his thrilling victory, Queally made clear that, regardless of the trouble he appeared to be in, he simply refused to allow himself to be finished. “Not close,” he said