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Bellator 242 post-event facts: Aaron Pico’s presence felt in the record books

BAD MMA News — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:23:25 +0000

Bellator made its return from a 153-day hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic on Friday with Bellator 242, which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a main card that aired on Paramount and streamed on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. A title eliminator in the bantamweight division served as the main event of the card as former longtime UFC contender Sergio Pettis (20-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) remained undefeated in his Bellator career when he outworked Ricky Bandejas (13-4 MMA, 3-3 BMMA) to a unanimous decision . Pettis’ performance closed out a seven-fight card that included a few notable feats. For more on the numbers, check below for 17 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 242. * * * * General Betting favorites went 3-1 on the main card.

After 21-month hiatus, Jake Smith returns to face Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 226

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:21:29 +0000

It’s been a long wait, but Bellator lightweight Jake Smith is finally set to return to action. Smith took to Twitter to announce his second appearance under the Bellator banner as he prepares to face Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 226 on September 7. The matchup was subsequently confirmed to MMA Junkie by Bellator officials. FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT After 21 long months away from competing due to an injury, I am finally back in the @BellatorMMA cage to take on Adam Piccolotti

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Bellator 193 post-event facts: Jake Smith cashes as big underdog with quick KO

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 19:42:00 +0000

Bellator put on its second event of the year on Friday when Bellator 193 took place at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. The main card aired on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie. In the main event, Lorenz Larkin (19-7 MMA, 1-2 BMMA) finally earned his first Bellator victory. The former Bellator welterweight title challenger beat Fernando Gonzalez (27-15 MMA, 7-2 BMMA) by unanimous decision in the catchweight headliner, which snapped a two-fight skid. For more on the numbers behind Bellator’s ninth trip to Temecula, check below for 20 post-event facts from Bellator 193. * * * * General Debuting fighters went 1-0 at the event.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 193

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:40:31 +0000

While it take 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 Bellator 193 in Temecula, Calif., went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Lorenz Larkin def. Fernando Gonzalez via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Lorenz Larkin : “Hometown” by Thurrobred Fernando Gonzalez : “Give Me Shelter” by The Rolling Stones Saad Awad def

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Bellator 193 highlights: A 57-second knockout to kick off main card

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:40:30 +0000

Check out the highlights from Friday’s Bellator 193 event, where headliner Lorenz Larkin picked up his first Bellator victory. Bellator 193 took place at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., and the main card on Paramount. In the headliner, Larkin (19-7 MMA, 1-2 BMMA) scored a unanimous-decision victory over Fernando Gonzalez (27-15 MMA, 7-2 BMMA) in a catchweight bout. Larkin finished strong with some heavy shots in close to get the victory via 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27 scores. Also on the card, Saad Awad (22-9 MMA, 10-6 BMMA) picked up a co-main-event win over lightweight J.J

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Bellator 193 results: Lorenz Larkin picks up first Bellator win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:44:18 +0000

TEMECULA, Calif. – The third time proved a charm for Lorenz Larkin (19-7 MMA, 1-2 BMMA), picking up his first Bellator MMA win with a decision over Fernando Gonzalez (27-15 MMA, 7-2 BMMA). The 180-pound catchweight contest served as the main event of Friday’s Bellator 193, which aired live on Paramount from Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif

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Bellator 193 official results: Lorenz Larkin picks up first Bellator win

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5 reasons to watch Bellator 193 and Lorenz Larkin’s hope for first win with company

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:55:56 +0000

On the heels of this past Saturday’s Bellator 192 in Inglewood, Calif., the promotion heads a little bit down the coast to Temecula for Bellator 193 on Friday. In the headlining bout, the struggling Lorenz Larkin , who has lost both of his fights under the Bellator banner, meets Fernando Gonzalez . Larkin was on a 4-1 run in the UFC’s welterweight division before he signed a free-agent deal to join Bellator. Gonzalez is in the midst of an impressive 7-1 run with the promotion

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Titan FC 35 set for Sept. 19 with trio of title bouts on UFC Fight Pass

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:48:49 +0000

With its first event on UFC Fight Pass in the books, Titan FC returns next month for a card featuring three title fights. In the main event, Pat Healy (32-20) defends his lightweight title against former Bellator title challenger Rick Hawn (20-4). In the co-main event, featherweight champ Andre Harrison (10-0) puts his title on the line against Desmond Green (15-4). And in a flyweight title fight, Tim Elliott (11-6-1) defends against Felipe Efrain (9-1). Titan FC 35 is set for Sept.

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Friday’s Bellator 110 lineup finalized, Yamauchi vs. Martinez to main card

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:25:28 +0000

Friday’s Bellator 110 fight card, which kicks off the organization’s 10th season, has undergone some small changes and has a new main-card bout. Bellator 110 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card, including a Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Christian M’Pumbu headliner and light-heavyweight tournament semifinal, airs on Spike TV following prelims on Spike.com. Although originally scheduled for the preliminary card, a featherweight-tournament opening-round bout between Goiti Yamauchi (16-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) and Will Martinez (8-2-1 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) has been promoted to the televised main card

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