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Video: Check out Bellator’s most memorable lightning-quick knockouts

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:07:33 +0000

What’s more exciting than a sensational knockout? One that comes right at the outset of a fight. Bellator has seen its’ fair share of swift and devastating finishes in over a decade of presenting fight cards

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Bellator 239 post-event facts: Yaroslav Amosov extends remarkable streak

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:34:36 +0000

Bellator hosted its second event of the year on Friday with Bellator 239, which took place at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., with a main card that aired on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. In the main event, Yaroslav Amosov (23-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) continued the longest MMA winning streak among Bellator fighters when he edged Ed Ruth (8-2 MMA, 8-2 BMMA) by unanimous decision in the matchup of welterweight contenders. For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 25 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 239

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Bellator 239 results: Valentin Moldavsky mauls Javy Ayala to pair of 30-24 scores

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 03:23:51 +0000

THACKERVILLE, Okla. – Valentin Moldavsky continued the strong start to his Bellator career Friday when he used his grappling to overwhelm Javy Ayala en route to a victory at Bellator 239. Moldavsky (9-1 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) used a takedown-heavy attack for all three rounds to take the wind and the will out of Ayala (11-8 MMA, 6-5 BMMA) and earn a dominant unanimous decision win by scores of 30-25, 30-24 and 30-24 The heavyweight bout opened up the Bellator 239 main card at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla. The main card aired on Paramount and streamed on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. There was little feeling out process from Moldavsky to start the fight.

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Bellator 239 predictions: Three unanimous picks, one contentious fight in Oklahoma

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:47:02 +0000

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Bellator 239 pre-event facts: Tyrell Fortune stacking heavyweight stats

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:51:38 +0000

The first Bellator event in nearly one month goes down Friday with Bellator 239, which takes place at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., with a main card that airs on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. A matchup of welterweight contenders is featured in the main event. Ed Ruth (8-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) looks for continued success after suffering his first loss when he takes on the riddle that is Yaroslav Amosov (22-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA), who has never been beaten.

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Javy Ayala dishes on difficult 2019, makes bold Bellator 239 prediction

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:37:47 +0000

It’s been a trying 18 months for Javy Ayala . During this time, Ayala (11-7 MMA, 6-4 BMMA) was booked for two fights – both against Vitaly Minakov. However, each bout fell through during fight week

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MMA Junkie reader predictions: Make your picks for Bellator 239

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:33:05 +0000

We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 239 event in Thackerville, Okla. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesdy at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 239 event staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. Bellator 239 takes place Friday at WinStar World Casino Resort in Thackerville, Okla.

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4 burning questions heading into Bellator 232

BAD MMA News — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:35:11 +0000

Bellator has stacked the deck for its second show of the weekend, with Bellator 232 set to deliver a packed night of fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main event features a battle for the Bellator welterweight title and the $1 million tournament prize, while another of Bellator’s 170-pound stars looks to push his own title claims in the night’s co-headliner. Meanwhile, the main card also features the latest chapter in the career of one of the sport’s most remarkable athletes, as well as the eagerly awaited Bellator debut of one of the best kickboxers on the planet. Here are four burning questions ahead of Saturday night’s fights

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Bellator 232: Vitaly Minakov’s fight with Javy Ayala canceled due to visa issue

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:20:08 +0000

Former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov ’s Saturday night fight has been canceled. Minakov (22-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) was scheduled to square off against veteran slugger Javy Ayala on the main card of Bellator 232, but the Russian competitor could not secure a visa in time for the show. Russian news agency TASS initially reported the fight fallout. MMA Junkie confirmed the news with Bellator officials, who also told MMA Junkie that company has pulled Ayala (11-7 MMA, 6-4 BMMA) from the show and will not seek a last-minute replacement. Bellator 232 takes place Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Bellator 232: Vitaly Minakov’s fight with Javy Ayala canceled due to via issues

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:19:26 +0000

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