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Bellator 181 results: Derek Campos scores trilogy win over Brandon Girtz in blood-soaked instant classic

BAD MMA News — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 04:02:11 +0000

THACKERVILLE, Okla. – Derek Campos (19-6 MMA, 8-4 BMMA) and Brandon Girtz (14-7 MMA, 6-5 BMMA) have met three times under the Bellator banner, and their trilogy bout proved an instant classic. The two lightweights came to bang in the catchweight contest, which served as the main event of Friday’s Bellator 181 event at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla

Bellator 181 results: Derek Campos scores trilogy win over Brandon Girtz in blood-soaked instant classic – MMA Junkie

Bruna Vargas wants another shot at Emily Ducote after Katy Collins at Bellator 181

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:30:32 +0000

Bruna Vargas has something in common with her flyweight opponent tonight at Bellator 181, and it’s not something she’s probably happy about. Vargas (2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) is coming off a submission loss to Emily Ducote, just like Katy Collins (6-2 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is. Collins’ loss came earlier this year at Bellator 174. Vargas has had nearly a year to think about her own rear-naked choke setback to Collins, which was the first loss of her career. Emily Ducote and Bruna Vargas “It was a very different experience for me,” Vargas said

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Bellator 181 sees Brittney Elkin step in to face Amanda Bell, Katy Collins vs. Bruna Vargas added

BAD MMA News — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:08:40 +0000

Featherweight prospect Brittney Elkin is set to make her Bellator debut on Friday night at “Bellator 181: Campos vs. Girtz 3” in Thackerville, Okla. Elkin (3-3 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) steps in on short notice to face Amanda Bell (4-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in a rematch from April 2014. Bell’s original opponent for Friday’s card, Alexis Dufresne , withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons, leaving an opportunity for Elkin to sign on for her most high-profile fight to date. Also confirmed for the Bellator 181 preliminary card is a flyweight matchup between proven finisher Katy Collins (6-2 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) and highly-touted Brazilian Bruna Vargas (2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), who seeks redemption after dropping her Bellator debut this past year. MMAjunkie recently confirmed the updated fight bookings with Bellator officials. Elkin has won two of her past three fights, including a decision victory over Bellator contender Gabrielle Holloway

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Bellator 181 sees Brittney Elkin step in to face Amanda Bell, Katy Collins vs. Bruna Vargas added – MMA Junkie

Vargas injury scraps Bellator 169 fight with Harper, Elina Kallionidou-Sinead Kavanagh added

BAD MMA News — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:45:01 +0000

The lineup for this week’s Bellator 169 card, which is the promotion’s debut in Ireland, has undergone a late change. Bruna Vargas (2-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) has been forced out of her fight against Helen Harper (4-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) with an injury, which takes that bout off the main card in Dublin, the promotion today announced. Harper will be paid her show money, the promotion said. In its place, a new women’s featherweight bout is set for the main card. Sinead Kavanagh (3-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will take on Elina Kallionidou (5-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) at the event.

Bellator 169 lineup set with five fights on main card in Dublin, including Daniel Weichel vs. Brian Moore

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:02:28 +0000

With a pair of changes to the lineup, plus a new addition to the card, the lineup for Bellator 169 is set for later this month in Dublin. With Paul Redmond (10-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) out with an injury, as previously reported, Daniel Weichel now will face fellow featherweight Brian Moore (9-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). And with Bruna Ellen (2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) out, Helen Harper (4-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) now will take on another Bruna – Bruna Vargas (2-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA). In addition, the event has added a bantamweight bout between Shay Walsh (14-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) and Luiz Tosta (9-2-1 MMA, 0-0-1 BMMA), which will open up the main card on Spike.

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Bellator 159 video: Joe Taimanglo tops 14-1 favorite Darrion Caldwell for MMA’s 5th biggest upset

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 13:45:00 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured , Featured Videos , News , Videos Sit back and watch one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. In Friday’s Bellator 159 headliner, bantamweight Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) tapped out top prospect and 14-1 favorite Darrion Caldwell (9-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) after capitalizing on a brief mental lapse. The bout, which aired on Spike from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan., is now the fifth biggest upset in MMA history, according to furysfightpicks.com .

Bellator 159 video: Joe Taimanglo tops 14-1 favorite Darrion Caldwell for MMA’s 5th biggest upset – MMA Junkie

Bellator 159 results: Taimanglo scores stunning upset, Guillard wins and moves to welterweight

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 03:48:55 +0000

Joe Taimanglo had one good moment in his bout with highly rated bantamweight prospect Darrion Caldwell , but it was all he needed, as he scored a shocking submission win. Taimanglo (23-6-1 MMA, 6-2 BMMA), a 14-1 underdog, tapped Caldwell (9-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) out in the third round of their Bellator 159 headliner at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.

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Bellator 159′s Bruna Vargas hopes flyweight showcase fight is the start of something big

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:36:32 +0000

Early on in her fighting career, Bruna Vargas has grown accustomed to playing the waiting game. After her flyweight fight tonight against Emily Ducote (2-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) at Bellator 159, Vargas (2-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is hoping things start to turn in a different direction. Bellator 159 takes place at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan., with a main card on Spike following prelims on MMAjunkie. Vargas and Ducote are set for a key spot on the Spike-televised main card, despite having just five pro fights between them.

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Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Daniel Weichel showdown highlights Bellator 159 additions

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:43:42 +0000

The card for Bellator 159 is complete and a featherweight showdown is one of the biggest additions. Bellator today announced a bout between Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) and Daniel Weichel (36-9 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) along with several other additions to the event, which takes place July 22 from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan. The main card airs on Spike following prelims on MMAjunkie. Sanchez is riding a three-fight winning streak, including a split decision victory over Daniel Pineda at Bellator 149 in his most recent bout. In fact, all three of his victories in his current run have come by way of split decision.

Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Daniel Weichel showdown highlights Bellator 159 additions – MMA Junkie

Bellator signs trio of women to build up flyweight division

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:57:04 +0000

Bruna Vargas Bellator is continuing their push to expand its roster and build up its women’s flyweight division with the announced signing of three new fighters. The signings of Brazilian fighters Bruna Ellen , Bruna Vargas , and Kenya Miranda were announced by the promotion Thursday. Ellen (2-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) has picked up a pair of wins to start her pro career.

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