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Bellator 186′s Ed Ruth: ‘Sky’s the limit’ after big knockout win

BAD MMA News — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:07:08 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , News , Videos UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Penn State alums attending this past Friday’s Bellator 186 might have expected Ed Ruth to put on a wrestling clinic against Chris Dempsey . The MMA middleweight did put on a little ground-and-pound clinic. But then he gave them a knockout for the ages

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Bellator 186 post-event facts: Ilima Macfarlane’s dominant run leads to inaugural 125-pound belt

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:27:22 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , News One new champion was crowned while another defended the gold on Friday at Bellator 186, which took place on the Penn State campus at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. In the Spike-televised headliner, Ryan Bader (24-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) defended his light-heavyweight title for the first time with a second-round TKO of Linton Vassell (18-6 MMA, 7-3 BMMA), which kept him undefeated since ending his UFC tenure a year ago. The co-main event, meanwhile, saw Ilima Macfarlane (7-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) continue her dominance in the Bellator flyweight division.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 186

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:15:46 +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 Friday’s Spike-televised Bellator 186 event at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa., went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Ryan Bader def. Linton Vassell via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:58 Ryan Bader : “Paint It Black” by Rolling Stone Linton Vassell : “Ran Threw Em” by Determined Record Ilima Macfarlane def. Emily Ducote via verbal submission (armbar) – Round 5, 3:42 Ilima Macfarlane : “Electric Pow Wow Drug” by A Tribe Called Quest Emily Docote : “Hard Love” by NeedToBreathe Phil Davis def

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Bellator 186 highlights: Bader’s title defense, Macfarlane’s title win, Claxton’s crazy knee

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 14:05:42 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , News , Videos Check out the highlights from Friday’s Bellator 186 event on the Penn State campus at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. In the Spike-televised headliner, Ryan Bader (24-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) scored the first defense of his light-heavyweight title with a second-round TKO win over Linton Vassell (18-6 MMA, 7-3 BMMA). As you can see in the video above, Bader trapped the challenger against the fence, controlled his wrists, and then unloaded the fight-ending flurry of punches.

Bellator 186 results: Ed Ruth stays perfect for home fans, KOs Chris Dempsey in second

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 01:56:36 +0000

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – It took a little bit of extra work, but Ed Ruth electrified his home fans with a massive second-round knockout at Bellator 186. Ruth (4-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) stayed perfect as a pro and stopped UFC veteran Chris Dempsey (11-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) with a thudding right hand to the side of the head early in the middle frame

Bellator 186 results: Ed Ruth stays perfect for home fans, KOs Chris Dempsey in second – MMA Junkie

Bellator 186 staff picks: Is anyone picking upsets in the 2 title fights on Penn State’s campus?

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:29:25 +0000

Bader vs. Vassell Ducote vs. Macfarlane Dempsey vs. Ruth Davis vs. Leite Awad vs. Freeman MMAjunkie readers’ consensus picks 2017: 97-67 Bader (87%) Macfarlane (75%) Ruth (68%) Davis (90%) Awad (54%) Simon Samano @SJSamano 2017: 108-62 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Freeman Ben Fowlkes @BenFowlkesMMA 2017: 106-64 2016 Champion Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Freeman Dann Stupp @DannStupp 2017: 106-64 2015 Champion Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Freeman Steven Marrocco @MMAjunkieSteven 2017: 105-65 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Awad Brian Garcia @thegoze 2017: 103-67 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Awad Fernanda Prates @nandaprates_ 2017: 100-70 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Freeman Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2017: 98-72 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Freeman George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2017: 97-73 Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Awad John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2017: 97-73 Bader Macfarlane Dempsey Davis Freeman Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2017: 96-72 2014 Champion Bader Macfarlane Ruth Davis Awad Bellator returns this week with a pair of titles on the line at the top of the bill in “Happy Valley.” Bellator 186 takes place Friday at Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State’s campus in University Park, Pa

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5 reasons to watch Bellator 186, where a once-disrespected challenger gets his wish

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:55:37 +0000

After he signed a free-agent deal with Bellator, former UFC light heavyweight contender Ryan Bader was booked to face Muhammed Lawal in his promotional debut, but an injury forced “King Mo” from the fight. That gave Bader the opportunity to meet then-light heavyweight champion Phil Davis at Bellator 180. Bader won by split decision, and the victory earned him the first major title of his 10-year career. On Friday Bader looks to defend that title when he meets Linton Vassell in Bellator 186’s main event.

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Bellator 186 pre-event facts: Inside Ilima Macfarlane’s divisional dominance

BAD MMA News — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:03:31 +0000

Bellator action returns on Friday with Bellator 186, which takes place at Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State’s campus in University Park, Pa., with a main card on Spike following prelims on MMAjunkie. Two championship fights top the bill. In the main event, Ryan Bader (23-5 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) goes for his first Bellator light heavyweight title defense against streaking challenger Linton Vassell (18-5 MMA, 7-2 BMMA).

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MMAjunkie reader predictions: Make your picks for Bellator 186 and 2 title fights in Pennsylvania

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:49:39 +0000

We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 186 event with two title fights in Pennsylvania. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMAjunkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Those MMAjunkie MMA reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 186 staff picks we release Thursday ahead of the event. Bellator 186 takes place Friday at Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State’s campus in University Park, Pa

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UFC Fight Night 84 suspensions: Michael Bisping needs CT scan after Silva win

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:14:57 +0000

The damage apparent on UFC middleweight Michael Bisping ’s face after a five-round headliner with Anderson Silva has been backed up by a potential six-month medical suspension following UFC Fight Night 84. The UFC released medical suspensions to the Association of Boxing Commissions’ official record keeper, mixedmartialarts.com , as the event’s de-facto regulator with no athletic commission in the U.K. UFC Fight Night 84 took place Feb. 27 at London’s O2 Arena. The event streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.

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