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Bellator 237 post-event facts: Michael Chandler sets stoppage record

BAD MMA News — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:39:23 +0000

The final Bellator event of the year took place Saturday with Bellator 237, which went down at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, with a card that aired on Paramount and streamed on DAZN. In the main event, Fedor Emelianenko (39-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) knocked out Quinton Jackson (38-14 MMA, 5-3 BMMA) in the first round of their heavyweight clash. It was the first time “Rampage” has been stopped with strikes since 2005

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Lorenz Larkin def. Keita Nakamura at Bellator 237: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:26:00 +0000

Check out these photos highlighting Lorenz Larkin ’s unanimous decision victory over Keita Nakamura in a welterweight bout at Bellator 237 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan (Photos courtesy Bellator).

Lorenz Larkin def. Keita Nakamura at Bellator 237: Best photos – MMA Junkie

Bellator 237: Lorenz Larkin outpoints Keita Nakamura on feet, earns unanimous nod

BAD MMA News — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 05:03:11 +0000

SAITAMA, Japan – Lorenz Larkin ’s crisp striking was on full display Saturday night. At Bellator 237, Larkin (22-7 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) outpointed Keita Nakamura for the majority of three rounds, defeating the Japanese fighter by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-26 and 30-26. For three rounds, the fight was contested on the feet. Like clockwork, Larkin stayed on the outside. Utilizing the distance, Larkin was able to pick apart Nakamura (35-11-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) with leg kicks, jabs, and punches.

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Bellator 237 pre-event facts: ‘Rampage’ Jackson returns from career-long layoff

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 01:54:16 +0000

The final Bellator event of the year takes place Saturday with Bellator 237, which goes down at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, with a main card that airs on Paramount. A heavyweight showdown between fighters who made the majority of their fame in “The Land of the Rising Sun” is set to serve as the main event. Former PRIDE champ Fedor Emelianenko (38-6 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) is set to meet former UFC champ Quinton Jackson (38-13 MMA, 5-2 BMMA) in a three-round bout. For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 30 pre-event facts about Bellator 237. * * * * Main event Fedor Emelianenko Emelianenko, 43, is the oldest of the 12 scheduled main card fighters. Emelianenko is 4-2 since he returned from retirement in December 2015

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Bellator’s Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire included in Rizin FF lightweight grand prix lineup

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:49:01 +0000

Japanese promotion Rizin FF has announced its tournament lineup for a lightweight grand prix, with perennial Bellator contender Patricky Freire set to be featured in it. On Wednesday, Rizin FF officials announced the eight participants in the upcoming tournament, which kicks off at October 12 at Rizin FF 19. The eight-man field includes: Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (21-8 MMA, 0-0 Rizin) Johnny Case (26-6 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Luiz Gustavo (9-1 MMA, 1-1 Rizin) Tatsuya Kawajiri (37-13 MMA, 2-3 Rizin) Tofiq Musaev (15-3 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Roberto de Souza (9-0 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Damien Brown (19-12 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Hiroto Uesako (16-7 MMA, 1-0 Rizin) The quarterfinals are set to take place on the Rizin FF 19 card.

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UFC on ESPN+ 7 stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down after St. Petersburg?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 01:43:43 +0000

UFC on ESPN+7 is in the books, and it’s time to take stock in the performances. MMA Junkie takes a look at who’s up, who’s down and who’s flat after a night of action in St.

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MMA Junkie’s Stock Watch: UFC on ESPN 7+ edition

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 22:03:44 +0000

UFC on ESPN+7 is wrapped, and it’s time for Stock Watch. MMA Junkie takes a look at who’s up, who’s down, and who’s flat after a night of action in St. Petersburg.

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UFC Fight Night 142 prelims results: Aleksei Kunchenko hits 20-0 as all fights go to decision

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:06:44 +0000

UFC Fight Night 142 took place Saturday at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Australia and aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Below is a recap of the six bouts that comprised the prelims. * * * * Kunchenko beats second consecutive ex-UFC title challenger Aleksei Kunchenk o (20-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) stayed perfect as a professional despite Yushin Okami ’s (35-12 MMA, 14-7 UFC) best efforts. The Russian shut down Okami’s takedown attempts with greater and greater ease as the fight wore on, and found increasing opportunities to sting Okami with strikes on the feet, at times staggering the veteran Japanese fighter but without ever coming close to putting him away. Instead, Kunchenko had to settle for a clean sweep on the scorecards, taking a unanimous decision victory with scores of 30-26, 30-26, and 30-27. “I am very happy that I got the win, I feel really good,” Kunchenko said post-fight through an interpreter.

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UFC Fight Night 142 pre-event facts: Junior Dos Santos is heavyweight knockdown king

BAD MMA News — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 04:04:59 +0000

The UFC makes its 13th stop in Australia on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 142, which takes place at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide and airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Two of the hardest hitter in the heavyweight division take center in stage in the main event when former champion Junior Dos Santos (19-5 MMA, 13-4 UFC) attempts to achieve his first winning streak in more than six years when he takes on Tai Tuivasa (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who has never lost. For more on the numbers behind the UFC’s latest trip “Down Under,” check below for 45 pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 142

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UFC Fight Night 128 results: Tony Martin cruises past Keita Nakamura in opener

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:06:21 +0000

Gallery Tony Martin def. Keita Nakamura at UFC Atlantic City: Best photos view 5 images In his move up to welterweight, Tony Martin had very little trouble in an easy win over Keita Nakamura . Martin (13-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) took a unanimous decision from Nakamura (33-9-2 MMA, 3-3 UFC) with a trio of 30-27 scores in his move up from lightweight, along with his move to American Top Team. The welterweight bout opened up the preliminary card of today’s UFC Fight Night 128 event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J