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Cage Warriors reveals four-man tournament field to decide featherweight champion

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:17:18 +0000

Another MMA tournament to decide another champion is on the horizon. On the heels of Bellator unveiling an eight-man welterweight grand prix field, Cage Warriors announced Wednesday that it will hold a four-man tournament to crown a new featherweight champion. In one semifinals matchup, Lewis Monarch meets Dean Trueman . And in the other, Aiden Lee takes on Paull McBain . The two bouts will take place Oct. 20 at Cage Warriors 98 from Genting Arena in Birmingham, England

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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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Cage Warriors 73 takes shape with Alex Enlund, Ronnie Mann, Liam James

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:21:10 +0000

The lineup is taking shape for next month’s Cage Warriors 73 lineup with eight new additions. Cage Warriors officials today announced the new bookings. Cage Warriors 73 takes place Nov.

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