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MMA Junkie Radio #3324: Dana White is in hot water, Jake Paul signs with PFL, more

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:48:15 +0000

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.” Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,324, the guys discuss Dana White’s incident in Mexico on New Year’s Eve and what it could mean for the UFC and Power Slap, Jake Paul signing with the PFL, 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

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Jan. 3: Kyoji Horiguchi on the rise at flyweight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:11:16 +0000

With most of the MMA world idle for the holidays, Bellator and Rizin hosted a cross-promotion event on New Year’s Eve in Japan. Bellator’s brightest stars including A.J.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3323: Bellator vs. Rizin, Sara McMann, Stephan Bonnar, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:13:50 +0000

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.” Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,323, the guys take a look back at Bellator’s 5-0 sweep of Rizin in Japan on New Year’s Eve. Plus, they discuss free agent Sara McMann’s move to Bellator, Rose Namajunas’ grappling loss, the death of Stephan Bonnar and more.

Juan Archuleta glad to leave Japan with win over hard-headed fellow animal Soo Chul Kim

BAD MMA News — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 17:06:17 +0000

Juan Archuleta beat Soo Chul Kim with a split decision Saturday at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator in Japan. Take a look inside the fight with Archuleta, a former Bellator title challenger who now has back-to-back wins after the first skid of his career.

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After long bantamweight run, Kyoji Horiguchi happy with flyweight return

BAD MMA News — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:12:38 +0000

Kyoji Horiguchi beat Hiromasa Ougikubo with a unanimous decision Saturday at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator in Japan. Take a look inside the fight with Horiguchi, who had previous wins over Ougikubo in 2013 and 2018.

After long bantamweight run, Kyoji Horiguchi happy with flyweight return – MMA Junkie

John Dodson wants Rizin FF bout vs. Kyoji Horiguchi: ‘He has to be my stepping stone’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:52:14 +0000

John Dodson wants to take on one of Japan’s best ever. The former UFC title challenger is hoping to cross paths with former Bellator and Rizin FF champion Kyoji Horiguchi now that they’re once again fighting under the same banner. Dodson (23-13) made a statement in his Rizin FF debut at Saturday’s Rizin FF vs. Bellator event in Japan. The 38-year-old knocked out veteran Hideo Tokoro in less than two minutes into their flyweight bout. Dodson is hoping to fight Horiguchi next, as it’s a bout he was promised long ago.

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Patricio Freire shares a monster of a toast with rival A.J. McKee after win in Japan

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:52:12 +0000

Patricio Freire beat Kleber Koike with a unanimous decision Saturday at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator in Japan. Take a look inside the fight with Freire, Bellator’s featherweight champion who beat his Rizin titleholder counterpart.

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Video: The epic entrances from Bellator’s New Year’s Eve sweep over Rizin

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:43:34 +0000

Team Bellator had a pretty epic way to ring in the new year Saturday, and its members’ entrances were equally epic. Bellator fighters went 5-0 in their matchups against Rizin fighters at a crossover event at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo. Former featherweight champion A.J. McKee and current champ Patricio Freire got wins at the top of the bill.

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Video: The epic entrances from Bellator’s New Year’s Eve sweep over Rizin – MMA Junkie

A.J. McKee wants Japan return after Rizin FF vs. Bellator win – except with title on the line

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:22:36 +0000

A.J. McKee loved everything about his first time fighting in “The Land of the Rising Sun.” The former Bellator featherweight champion made the trip to Japan for his fight against Rizin FF lightweight champion Roberto de Souza in the main event of Saturday’s Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator. It was a non-title bout that was part of a promotion vs.

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Scott Coker reacts to Bellator’s 5-0 win vs. Rizin FF: ‘This is the best roster we’ve ever had’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:26:00 +0000

Bellator boss Scott Coker saw his team go unbeaten in their clash against Rizin FF on Saturday. In a promotion vs. promotion event to close out 2022, Bellator fighters went 5-0, giving their American promotion a clean sweep at Saturday’s Rizin FF vs

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Scott Coker reacts to Bellator’s 5-0 win vs. Rizin FF: ‘This is the best roster we’ve ever had’ – MMA Junkie