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Keri Melendez feels as smart, confident as ever after ending three-year layoff at Bellator 301

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:35:43 +0000

CHICAGO – It was exactly 1,100 days between appearances for Keri Melendez , but she picked up right where she left off. On the Bellator 301 prelims Friday at Wintrust Arena, Melendez (6-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) defeated Sabriye Sengul (3-4 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) by second-round guillotine choke . Despite the intermittent outings in recent years, Melendez felt great when it finally was time to return to action. At 39, Melendez thinks she’s fresher than ever – and is confident her training camps going forward will allow her to compete on a more consistent basis. “I want to keep going,” Melendez told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference

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Bellator 301 video: Keri Melendez uses guillotine choke submission to remain undefeated

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 01:40:23 +0000

Keri Melendez is still undefeated. Melendez had an easy time Friday night at Bellator 301 where she submitted Sabriye Sengul with a guillotine choke in the second round of their women’s flyweight bout at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Ex-champ Juliana Velasquez, Keri Melendez among new additions to Bellator 301 in Chicago

BAD MMA News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:05:38 +0000

The lineup for Bellator’s second trip to “The Windy City” in five months continues to build with a former champion set for the prelims. Former women’s flyweight champ Juliana Velasquez (12-2 MMA, 7-2 BMMA) will try to get back on track when she takes on fellow Brazilian Paula Cristina (6-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA). Additionally, the undefeated Keri Melendez (5-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) will take on promotional newcomer Sabriye Sengul (3-3 MMA, 0-1 BMMA). Bellator 301, which features two title fights and a lightweight grand prix semifinal on the main card, takes place Nov. 17 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

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Bellator 292 pre-event facts: All-time KO leader meets all-time submission leader

BAD MMA News — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 23:17:37 +0000

Bellator returns to its home base of San Jose, Calif., on Friday with Bellator 292 , which takes place at SAP Center with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. The main event features the start of the promotion’s lightweight grand prix.

Bellator 292 pre-event facts: All-time KO leader meets all-time submission leader – MMA Junkie

Keri Melendez on wanting to re-sign with Bellator, potential move up to 125 pounds

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:43:24 +0000

Keri Melendez improved to 5-0 when she made quick work of Emilee King at Bellator 252 on Thursday. The unbeaten strawweight spoke to reporters on wanting a quick turnaround, hoping to ink a new deal with Bellator, a possible move up to flyweight, and more. You can watch the full interview in the video above. Bellator 252 took place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card aired on CBS Sports Network/DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie

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Bellator 252 weigh-in results: Grand prix fighters on point, but three others miss weight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:01:43 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – MMA Junkie was on scene for Wednesday’s official Bellator 252 weigh-ins where three fighters missed weight. The early weigh-ins took place at Mohegan Sun Arena

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Bellator 252′s Keri Melendez on upcoming fight, potential 125 move

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:01:41 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ahead of Bellator 252, Keri Melendez spoke to MMA Junkie on Tuesday. Melendez (4-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) talked bout her strawweight bout with Emilee King (4-3 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), plans move to 125 after this fight and desire to join their tournament, and whether or not she could share a card with husband Gilbert should he decide against retirement. You can watch the full interview in the video above. Bellator 252 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The main card airs on CBS Sports Network after prelims streamed on MMA Junkie.

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Bellator free fight: See Keri Melendez’s first career submission

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:12:12 +0000

Keri Melendez ’s professional MMA debut lasted just 47 seconds as she claimed an eye-catching knockout win inside the Bellator cage. It meant all eyes were on her when she returned to action at Bellator 201 against young prospect Tiani Valle in Temecula, Calif. Both fighters were keen to impress, and wasted no time after the opening bell as they set to work throwing strikes. Valle started out with the higher output as she made an adrenaline-fueled start to the bout, but Melendez looked the more composed of the pair as she took a little time to time her opponent with solid counter shots. Melendez used her kicks well and landed clean with counter rights and left as she punished Valle at the end of her combinations.

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Keri Melendez vs. Emilee King added to Bellator 242 lineup in San Jose

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:46:38 +0000

A women’s strawweight fight has been added to the lineup for Bellator’s return to its regular Northern California home base. Longtime Bay Area resident Keri Melendez (4-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) is set to take on Emilee King (4-3 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) at Bellator 242. MMA Junkie confirmed the booking with a Bellator official following an initial report from Sherdog.com .

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Keri Melendez hopes Bellator 229 win builds toward start of strawweight division

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 16:09:01 +0000

TEMECULA, Calif. – Keri Melendez is a unique commodity on the Bellator roster in that she continues to be booked in strawweight bouts when the promotion has no formal division. Melendez (4-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) picked up another win in the weight class on Friday when she defeated Mandy Polk (6-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by unanimous decision at Bellator 229, which took place at Pechanga Resort & Casino, and aired on Paramount following prelims on MMA Junkie. Thus far, Bellator only officially carries women’s featherweight and women’s flyweight classes. Melendez would like to see another added, and she hopes her latest victory contributes to the process of making it happen.

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