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Bellator 200 weigh-in results and video: Champ Carvalho, challenger Mousasi on mark

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 May 2018 12:23:04 +0000

LONDON – Bellator 200’s co-main event that became the main event – and arguably should’ve been the main event all along – is set. Middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho (15-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) and challenger Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) both today successfully made weight for the show at the early and official weigh-ins. Bellator 200 takes place Friday at The SSE Arena in London, and the main card airs via same-day delay on Paramount following live prelims on the Bellator app.

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Four fights added to Bellator 200 in London, including debut of ‘TUF 22′ vet Saul Rogers

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:34:20 +0000

Saul Rogers Four more fights have been added to Bellator’s return to London next month. Jeremy Petley (12-8-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) meets Saul Rogers (12-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) and Pedro Carvalho (7-3 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) takes on Daniel Crawford (10-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), both at featherweight.

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Bellator 191 post-event facts: Michael McDonald’s up-and-down pattern continues

BAD MMA News — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:18:36 +0000

Bellator’s final event of the year went down Friday with Bellator 191, which took place at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, and aired via tape-delay on Spike. Former UFC title challenger Michael McDonald (18-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) made a successful promotional debut in the main event, outpointing Peter Ligier (8-2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) to a unanimous decision for his first win in more than 17 months. For more on the numbers to come out of the last event of Bellator’s 2017 calendar, check below for 20 post-event facts from Bellator 191. * * * * General Debuting fighters went 3-1 at the event. Betting favorites went 2-2 on the main card. Betting favorites improved to 17-4 (with one even odds) in Bellator main events this year

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 191, with a little Kendrick Lamar

BAD MMA News — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:56:44 +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 Bellator 191 in England went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Michael McDonald def. Peter Ligier via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Michael McDonald : “Today is the Day” by Lincoln Brewster Peter Ligier : “Only God Can Judge Me” by Tupac Valerie Letourneau def. Kate Jackson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Valerie Letourneau : “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/M.A.A.D. City” by Nina Simone/Kendrick Lamar Kate Jackson : “My Chemical Romance” by The Sharpest Lives Philip De Fries def

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Bellator 191 pre-event facts: Can latest UFC crossovers change their fortunes?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:19:42 +0000

Apr 21, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michael McDonald celebrate winning a bantamweight bout against Miguel Angel Torres during UFC 145 at Philips Arena. McDonald won the bout by knockout in the first round. Mandatory Credit: Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports Apr 21, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miguel Angel Torres (right) fights Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout during UFC 145 at Philips Arena. McDonald won the bout by knockout in the first round. Mandatory Credit: Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports Apr 21, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miguel Angel Torres (left) fights Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout during UFC 145 at Philips Arena

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UFC defectors Michael McDonald, Valerie Letourneau to debut at Bellator 191

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:27:32 +0000

Top-ranked bantamweight Michael McDonald and onetime UFC title challenger Valerie Letourneau are set for their Bellator debuts. The free agent acquisitions will appear at Bellator 191, which takes place Dec. 15 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, the promotion announced today. The event airs via same-day delay on Spike. McDonald (17-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), the No

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Undefeated A.J. McKee set to fight Jeremy Petley at Bellator 187 in Ireland

BAD MMA News — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:35:22 +0000

Undefeated Bellator featherweight A.J. McKee was hoping to finally fight rival James Gallagher in his next fight. That won’t happen, but they’ll be in the same building. McKee has been booked to face Jeremy Petley at Bellator 187, promotion officials today told MMAjunkie. The fight is set for the main card of Bellator 187, which takes place Nov. 10 at 3Arena in Dublin Ireland and airs on Spike following prelims on MMAjunkie.

‘Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald’ live and official results (warning: spoilers)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 May 2017 18:18:49 +0000

Today’s Bellator 179 event kicks off at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) and airs via same-day tape delay on Spike. But if you want spoilers before the broadcast, you can get them here. Bellator 179 takes place at The SSE Arena in London, and the Spike tape-delayed broadcast airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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‘Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald’ live and official results (warning: spoilers)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 May 2017 18:18:49 +0000

Today’s Bellator 179 event kicks off at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m.

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