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Bellator 297 results: Corey Anderson edges Phil Davis by split decision, calls for title shot

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:31:11 +0000

Corey Anderson strengthened his case for another potential title shot when he defeated Phil Davis on Friday at Bellator 297 . Anderson (17-6 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) defeated fellow former UFC veteran and ex-Bellator light heavyweight champion Davis (24-7 MMA, 11-4 BMMA) by split decision at the event, which took place at Wintrust Arena.

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Bellator 297 video: Why Yoel Romero ‘faced off’ with Vadim Nemkov virtually from his hotel bed

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:39:33 +0000

CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air … absent one key player, though. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main event. In the co-feature, Patricio Freire (35-5 MMA, 23-5 BMMA) chases history when he tries to add the bantamweight title to his current featherweight belt. He challenges 135-pound champ Sergio Pettis (22-5 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) in the co-feature, and a win will make him the first fighter in Bellator history to have titles in three different divisions. Wednesday, the fighters took questions from the media at a press conference at the Skydeck at Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Chicago’s tallest building. At 1,451 feet, the Willis Tower is the 23rd tallest building in the world, third tallest in the U.S

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Bellator 297 pre-event facts: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ can be first to achieve triple champ status

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:47:20 +0000

The biggest Bellator event of the year so far goes down Friday with Bellator 297 , which takes place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims streamed on MMA Junkie. A championship doubleheader is featured on the top of a loaded card. In the main card, Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) will attempt to make his third light heavyweight title defense when he takes on Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA)

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Corey Anderson vs. Phil Davis added to Bellator 297 in Chicago

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:39:16 +0000

Corey Anderson and Phil Davis have been atop major promotions’ light heavyweight divisions for nearly a decade but have never crossed paths. That will change June 16 as a 205-pound bout between Anderson (16-6 MMA, 10-5 BMMA) and Davis (24-6 MMA, 11-3 BMMA) has been added to Bellator 297 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Promotion officials announced the booking after an initial report by ESPN on Thursday. Anderson, 33, looks to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to champion Vadim Nemkov in November.

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Phil Davis won’t stress much yet about potential title shot after Bellator 276

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:31:54 +0000

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The way things sit in Bellator’s light heavyweight division, Phil Davis very well could be next in line for a title shot. But that’s not something the former champion is going to worry too much about. At this stage of his career, he’s just about done it all. If a shot at reclaiming the belt comes, it comes

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Bellator 276 results: Phil Davis spoils Julius Anglickas homecoming with patient decision

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:34:29 +0000

Phil Davis remains consistent as a tough out for any fighter on the Bellator roster who does not hold title gold. At Bellator 276 , that was no different as Davis (24-6 MMA, 11-3 BMMA) dominated home-crowd favorite Julius Anglickas (10-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) en route to a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The bout served as the co-main event for the card, which took place Saturday at Family Arena in St.

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Phil Davis: At 205, next Bellator title shot always could be one fight away

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:06:12 +0000

ST. LOUIS – Phil Davis could be one fight away from another title shot, but in his division he thinks that’s nothing new. Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA), a former light heavyweight champion, takes on recent title challenger Julius Anglickas (10-2 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 276 co-main event Saturday. A win could make him next in line for a shot at the belt he used to hold. But then again, he knows his opponent just got dropped into a title fight this past fall on short notice due to an injury. That’s the nature of the beast, it seems at times, at 205 pounds

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Phil Davis isn’t about to let Julius Anglickas make name off him at Bellator 276

BAD MMA News — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:29:58 +0000

Phil Davis is keen on shutting down Julius Anglickas ’ title hopes. Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) meets Anglickas (10-2 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 276 co-main event on March 12 at Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Both Davis and Anglickas were recently eliminated by reigning Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov from the light heavyweight grand prix.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3238: Guest Phil Davis, plus UFC and Bellator recaps, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:53:17 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,238, the fellas welcomed guest Phil Davis , a former light heavyweight champion who fights Julius Anglickas in the Bellator 276 co-main event March 12. They also looked back at Bellator 275 and UFC Fight Night 202. Tune in! Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio . You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 21: Anthony Smith, Phil Davis hold off contenders

BAD MMA News — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:06:13 +0000

While the light heavyweight division appeared primed for a shake-up on a busy weekend, a couple of perennial contenders held serve. At UFC Fight Night 192 , it was Anthony Smith making quick work of upstart contender Ryan Spann, while at Bellator 266 , former champ Phil Davis spoiled the promotional debut of Yoel Romero. With Smith (36-16 MMA, 11-6 UFC) sitting just behind Aleksandar Rakic, the man who most recently defeated “Lionheart,” there’s really no room for the veteran to move up past his current No.

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