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A ‘Tiger’ raised by ‘Dragons’: How the Machidas propelled Bruno Souza to UFC 268 debut

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:50:57 +0000

In late May 2003, Lyoto Machida touched down in Brazil. A trip across the world officially concluded and he was back home. After a lifetime of karate and martial arts training under his legendary father, Yoshizo, Machida made his professional MMA debut in Japan days prior. It was a unanimous decision win over Kengo Watanabe at New Japan Pro Wrestling: Ultimate Crash. While the training never stopped, the usual diet could be put aside for a little bit to celebrate victory. Shortly after his arrival in Belem, Para, Machida was in need of some good home cooking.

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With Lyoto Machida set for Hawaii, Bellator’s Tywan Claxton wants to make it a family event

BAD MMA News — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:08:20 +0000

You know how some fighters say they don’t like calling people out and would rather just wait and see what their respective organizations have in store for them? Well, clearly Bellator’s Tywan Claxton is not like that at all. And we were reminded of that Wednesday, when the up-and-comer wasted no time shooting his shot to land a spot in the promotion’s just-announced debut in Hawaii

MMAjunkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for June: A hyped debut ends in just 24 seconds

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:58:25 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie looks at the best submissions from June. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMAjunkie’s “Submission of the Month” award for June. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The nominees Brian Kelleher def. Iuri Alcantara at UFC 212 There were big punches and kicks coming at Brian Kelleher (17-7 MMA, 1-0 UFC) on hostile ground.

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Bellator NYC post-event facts: Michael Chandler sets dubious title-fight record

BAD MMA News — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:16:01 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , News Chael Sonnen concluded his long journey back to the win column on Saturday when the three-time UFC title challenger was victorious against Wanderlei Silva in the Bellator NYC main event. Sonnen (29-15-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) capped off the organization’s return to pay-per-view with a unanimous-decision win over Silva (35-13-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Madison Square Garden in New York, making for what was one of many notable results from the event. Bellator NYC followed the Bellator 180 lineup, which aired on Spike (after early prelims on MMAjunkie). The nine televised fights provided much in the way in the post-fight fallout, and for more on the numbers, check out 35 post-event facts to come out of Bellator NYC and Bellator 180

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Bellator 180 highlights: Ryan Bader edges Phil Davis for title; James Gallagher wrecks Chinzo Machida

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 13:58:34 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured Videos , News , Videos Check out the highlights from Saturday’s Bellator 180 card, which featured three fights and aired on Spike before the Bellator NYC pay-per-view main card. In the featured prelim at Madison Square Garden in New York, Phil Davis (17-4 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) dropped the Bellator light-heavyweight title to Ryan Bader (23-5 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) via split decision . Related Bellator 180 results: Ryan Bader takes light heavyweight title from Phil Davis by split decision Additionally, brash Irish featherweight James Gallagher (7-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) ran through Chinzo Machida (5-3 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) to pick up a first-round submission win, and pro boxer Heather Hardy (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) made a successful MMA debut after scoring a third-round TKO victory over flyweight Alice Yauger (4-6 MMA, 0-2 BMMA). Check out the highlights above. And for complete coverage of Bellator NYC and Bellator 180 , check out the MMA Events section of the site. Jun 24, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Ryan Bader (blue gloves) reacts to fight against Phill Davis (red gloves) during Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden.

Bellator 180 highlights: Ryan Bader edges Phil Davis for title; James Gallagher wrecks Chinzo Machida – MMA Junkie

Bellator 180 results: Ryan Bader takes light heavyweight title from Phil Davis by split decision

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:51:16 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured , News Jun 24, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Ryan Bader (blue gloves) reacts to fight against Phill Davis (red gloves) during Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports Jun 24, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Phill Davis (red gloves) fights Ryan Bader (blue gloves) during Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports Jun 24, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Phill Davis (red gloves) fights Ryan Bader (blue gloves) during Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator NYC, Bellator 180 with Skynyrd and the Stones

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:51:14 +0000

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a Bellator win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters of Saturday’s Bellator NYC and Bellator 180 events in New York City went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Chael Sonnen def

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Plenty of security keeps Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva separated at Bellator NYC ceremonial weigh-ins

BAD MMA News — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 01:04:52 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured , Featured Videos , News , Videos NEW YORK – Knowing what was likely to go down if the Bellator NYC headliners got too close to each other Friday night, security detail was on red alert for Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva . The main event light heavyweights, who meet Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York at Bellator’s second pay-per-view event, got face to face Friday night at the ceremonial weigh-ins, which took place at The Theater at MSG. After Sonnen stepped on the same scale used by Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali at “The Fight of the Century” in 1971 at The Garden, security personnel made sure things stayed on as much of an even keel as possible when Silva took the stage. Sonnen extended his arm to shake Silva’s hand, but the Brazilian wanted none of it and waved his finger at the American. Also stepping onto the stage for the fans were co-main event heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione . Bellator NYC also features a trio of title fights.

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10 reasons to watch Bellator NYC/Bellator 180, with a grudge match, a legend and 3 title fights

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:14:22 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured , News , Videos Saturday’s Bellator NYC card has a little bit of everything. In the main event, there’s a grudge match seven years in the making . The co-main event features the return of an MMA legend making his Bellator debut. Before that, three champions will put their titles on the line. And ff that’s not enough, one of the hottest prospects in the promotion looks to extend his unbeaten streak, and a blue-chip signing makes his professional MMA debut

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Bellator 180′s Chinzo Machida trusts experience in ‘martial arts as a whole’ to make a difference

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:07:14 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Featured Videos , News , Videos Featherweight Chinzo Machida has only one more pro MMA bout over his opponent, but he’s still banking on experience on Saturday. Machida (5-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) is a unique case. At 40, he’s only had seven MMA bouts, which were basically spread throughout a 12-year period. Meanwhile, Bellator 180 opponent James Gallagher (6-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA), who happens to be half Machida’s age, only kicked off his pro career in 2015 – after a significant amateur run. Looking at records alone, it doesn’t seem like there’s much of an experience advantage

Bellator 180′s Chinzo Machida trusts experience in ‘martial arts as a whole’ to make a difference – MMA Junkie