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Video: Relive Bellator 202 on MMA Junkie

BAD MMA News — Tue, 26 May 2020 23:21:47 +0000

You can watch a live replay of Bellator 202 right here on MMA Junkie, beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). Bellator 202, which took place July 31, 2018 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla., featured then-champion Julia Budd putting her women’s featherweight belt on the line against Brazilian challenger Talita Nogueira . The night also saw former UFC title challenger Michael McDonald take on former Bellator bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas in the night’s co-feature You can catch all of the action in the video above.

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Bellator’s Michael McDonald to undergo hand surgery after recovery complications

BAD MMA News — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:48:00 +0000

Gallery Michael McDonald def. Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 202: Best photos view 7 images Michael McDonald ’s injury woes will lead him into yet another hand surgery, which is scheduled for later this month. After scoring his biggest victory in recent years with a 58-second knockout of former bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas last month at Bellator 202, McDonald (19-4 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) revealed he’d suffered a hand injury in the fight and feared the worst .

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Michael McDonald’s hand indeed broken after Bellator 202 – but won’t need surgery

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:03:00 +0000

Gallery Michael McDonald def. Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 202: Best photos view 7 images Surging Bellator bantamweight Michael McDonald declared his left hand was broken after a quick knockout of ex-champ Eduardo Dantas.

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Despite huge KO, Michael McDonald unsure if career can continue after latest injury at Bellator 202

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:01:17 +0000

Michael McDonald is having an inner struggle after suffering what he believes is yet another hand break in his victory at Bellator 202. McDonald (19-4 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) scored his most spectacular victory in recent years Friday when he stopped former bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas (20-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) by knockout in just 58 seconds in the Bellator 202 co-headliner, which took place at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., and aired on Paramount following prelims streamed on MMAjunkie. Despite the devastating nature of his win, McDonald, 27, is sure he suffered a broken left hand. That comes on the heels of suffering a break to his right hand in his Bellator debut in December, and continues a long string of hand injuries overall during his career. Gallery Michael McDonald def.

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Bellator 202 results: Michael McDonald KOs ex-champ Eduardo Dantas in 58 seconds

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 03:27:24 +0000

Michael McDonald made short work of Eduardo Dantas , dropping the two-time champ early and finishing him off with rapid-fire punches. The two had barely settled into rhythm when McDonald (19-4 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) snuck in a right hand that sent Dantas (20-6 MMA, 10-4 BMMA) to the mat. Before Dantas could recover, the fight was over just 58 seconds after it started

Bellator 202 results: Michael McDonald KOs ex-champ Eduardo Dantas in 58 seconds – MMA Junkie

Twitter reacts to Michael McDonald’s quick KO, Eduardo Dantas’ ankle injury at Bellator 202

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 03:27:24 +0000

After a lackluster debut, Michael McDonald showed his real self with a thrilling win over former Bellator champ Eduardo Dantas in the Bellator 202 co-headliner. McDonald (19-4 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) steamrolled Dantas (20-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) for a knockout in just 58 seconds and catapulted his himself into bantamweight title contention with the finish in the Paramount-televised bout at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla.

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Bellator 202 pre-event facts: Eduardo Dantas can add to wins record

BAD MMA News — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:03:54 +0000

The first of two Bellator events this weekend takes place Friday when WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., hosts Bellator 202. The card airs on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie. In the main event, Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd (11-2 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) looks to make her second title defense when she meets the unbeaten Talita Nogueira (7-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA). Budd’s title bout is the cornerstone of the latest Bellator fight card, but the event has even more to offer. Check below for 28 pre-event facts about Bellator 202

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MMAjunkie reader predictions: Make your picks for Bellator 202 in Oklahoma

BAD MMA News — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:29:42 +0000

We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 202 event in Oklahoma. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMAjunkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m.

Julia Budd-Talita Nogueira title fight, Eduardo Dantas-Michael McDonald top Bellator 202 lineup

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:09:11 +0000

Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd has her next title defense lined up for July’s Bellator 202 event. A Bellator official today confirmed the plans with MMAjunkie.

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Bellator’s Michael McDonald shares graphic photo following successful hand surgery

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 02:11:47 +0000

Filed under: Bellator , Blue Corner , News Michael McDonald underwent successful hand surgery this week following a win in his Bellator debut earlier this month. McDonald (18-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) earned a unanimousdecision win over Peter Ligier (8-2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Bellator 191 on Dec. 15, but he suffered a broken hand in the process. Related Bellator 191 post-event facts: Michael McDonald's up-and-down pattern continues “Mayday” has endured several injuries in recent years. His Bellator debut was just his third fight in a four-year stretch, and it marked his first victory since January 2016

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