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Bellator 301 video: Matheus Mattos climbs Richard Palencia to secure choke for submission win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:21:57 +0000

Matheus Mattos ’ rally Friday at Bellator 301 was topped off by a slick standing submission. Dropped and nearly finished moments prior, Mattos (14-2-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) survived, slowed the pace, and utilized slick Brazilian jiu-jitsu to submit Richard Palencia (10-2 MMA, 0-2 BMMA) with a standing rear-naked choke.

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Bellator 301 video: Matheus Mattos climbs Richard Palencia to secure choke for submission win – MMA Junkie

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 286 video: Richard Palencia’s gnarly leg break stops fight vs. Cee Jay Hamilton

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:13:25 +0000

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Bellator 286 got off to a gruesome start Saturday when Richard Palencia broke his leg in the first fight of the fight. After a kicking exchange in the opening moments of the second round of his bantamweight bout with Cee Jay Hamilton , Palencia stepped back and saw his leg buckle. Palencia (10-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) immediately collapsed to the ground holding his leg in agony, and the bout was waved off just 12 seconds into the second round at at Long Beach Arena, giving Hamilton (16-9 MMA, 1-2 BMMA) the TKO victory. Check out the NSFW replay below (via Twitter ): An unfortunate ending to the opening fight of the night Tune in to the #Bellator286 prelims, brought to you by @MonsterEnergy and fueled by @Mirabito . https://t.co/zMdsHRAwvX pic.twitter.com/3YN6B6N5MP — BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 1, 2022 It was a shocking way for Palencia to suffer his first defeat.

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10-0 vs. 14-2: Bellator 282 adds debutant battle Marcus Breno vs. Richard Palencia

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:27:37 +0000

Two top bantamweight prospects are set to collide in what will be both of their Bellator debuts. Rising Brazilian fighter Marcos Breno (14-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) and LFA bantamweight champion Richard Palencia (10-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will square off June 24 at Bellator 282 . The event takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. with a main card streaming on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. A promotion official informed MMA Junkie of the booking Monday. Palencia, 32, is a former LFA bantamweight champion, who vacated his title when he signed with Bellator in January

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10-0 vs. 14-2: Bellator 282 adds debutant battle Marcus Breno vs. Richard Palencia – MMA Junkie

Bellator signs LFA bantamweight champ Richard Palencia to multifight deal

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:40:42 +0000

Richard Palencia has 10 wins in 10 fights, an LFA bantamweight championship, and now a Bellator contract to go with it. A Bellator official informed MMA Junkie that the promotion has signed Palencia (10-0 MMA, 10-0 BMMA) to an exclusive multifight contract.

Bellator signs LFA bantamweight champ Richard Palencia to multifight deal – MMA Junkie

LFA 84 set for Phoenix; Impa Kasangany vs. Daniel Madrid title fight headlines

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:20:58 +0000

The vacant middleweight title will be filled at LFA 84. The event is set to take place Friday, March 20 at Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix and is headlined by a middleweight title fight between Impa Kasanganay and Daniel Madrid . The card will stream live on UFC Fight Pass. The promotion announced details Tuesday.