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Crushing beers at weigh-ins? David Rickels cosplay does it again – this time, Steve Austin style

BAD MMA News — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:29:51 +0000

David Rickels has pulled off many a cosplay in his lengthy combat sports career, but perhaps none that can relate to the average MMA fan more than the one at Thursday’s BKFC 23 weigh-ins. Dressed as WWE star “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Rickels went full “Texas Rattlesnake” with Coors Lights in hand. Shaved head, black vest, and all, Rickels flipped a beer to opponent and fellow Bellator alum Mike Richman – like he’s done it a million times before.

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BKFC 11 lineup announced; features Melvin Guillard, David Rickels, two other UFC veterans

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:43:16 +0000

The BKFC 11 lineup is taking shape. In a press release recently issued, the promotion announced a handful of matchups for the March 14 event.

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All-time Bellator fights leader David Rickels leaves to sign with BKFC

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:14:51 +0000

After almost nine years with Bellator, David Rickels has a new home. Bellator’s all-time leader in fights with 23, Rickels (21-6) recently became a free agent. After exploring the market, he has signed with BKFC according to

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Bellator in 2019: A robust look at the stats, streaks, skids, and records

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:55:36 +0000

Bellator had its biggest and busiest year to date in 2019, with 24 numbered events that helped raise the promotion’s profile to a true position of prominence in MMA. During that time, many records were set and a host of historic moments were produced. Now that the year has come to a close, here are some of 2019’s most significant fights and individual performances. * * * * GENERAL Bellator held 24 numbered events (not including full European series shows) in 14 different cities across six countries and three continents.

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Bellator 225 post-event facts: History made with 14 fights and 14 finishes

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:27:14 +0000

Bellator 225 took place Saturday at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., with a main card that aired on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. In the main event, Sergei Kharitonov (29-6 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) emerged victorious in his rematch with Matt Mitrione (13-7 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) in the form of a second-round TKO . The headline concluded a 14-fight card where every bout ended in a stoppage. For more on the numbers, check below for 25 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 225. * * * * General Bellator 225 was the first event in company history to have every fight end in a stoppage. Betting favorites went 5-0 on the main card.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 225

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:08:08 +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 from Bellator 225 went with as their backing tracks in Bridgeport, Conn. * * * * Sergei Kharitonov def. Matt Mitrione via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 2, 1:24 Sergei Kharitonov : “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor Matt Mitrione : “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd Vitaly Minakov def

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Bellator 225 results: Yaroslav Amosov first to submit David Rickels, improves to 22-0

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 02:14:52 +0000

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Yaroslav Amosov ’s 22nd consecutive victory came with a nice milestone attached. Amosov (22-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) became the first to submit David Rickels (21-6 MMA, 15-6 BMMA) in MMA competition when he locked up a second-round choke in the 175-pound catchweight fight, which took place at Webster Bank Arena. “It was not my first and not my last submission,” Amosov said after the fight

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Bellator 225 predictions: Is anyone picking Sergei Kharitonov over Matt Mitrione in rematch?

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:46:53 +0000

Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Ayala vs. Minakov Fortune vs. Schaffroth Amosov vs. Rickels Lara vs.

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Bellator 225 video: David Rickels media day interview

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:12:17 +0000

STAMFORD, Conn. — Few fighters in any company are as entertaining as David Rickels .

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Bellator 225 pre-event facts: David Rickels first to 23 Bellator bouts

BAD MMA News — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 02:55:18 +0000

Bellator returns from a more than month-long hiatus on Saturday with Bellator 225, which takes place at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., with a main card that airs on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. A heavyweight rematch is featured in the main event. After their February fight ended in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow, Matt Mitrione (13-6 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) and Sergei Kharitonov (28-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) will run it back in attempt to clarify who is the better man inside the cage. For more on the numbers behind the event, check below for 25 pre-event facts about Bellator 225. * * * * Main event Gallery Photos: Best of Matt Mitrione view 22 images Mitrione vs. Kharitonov marked the third shortest no-contest in Bellator/UFC/WEC/Strikeforce/PRIDE combined history at just 15 seconds

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