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Matt Mitrione and two other fighters released following Bellator 262

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:41:18 +0000

MMA heavyweight competitor Matt Mitrione has been released from his contract with Bellator. MMA Junkie confirmed Mitrione was a part of roster cuts following a report from MMA Fighting on Monday evening. Also included in the round of cuts were Ronny Markes and Adil Benjilany who both also competed at Bellator 262

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Said Sowma took no pleasure in knocking out friend Ronny Markes at Bellator 262, ‘but this is work’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:59:14 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Friends don’t often fight each other in MMA, but it does happen, and that was the case between Said Sowma and Ronny Markes at Bellator 262.

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Bellator free fight: Linton Vassell dismantles Ronny Markes at Bellator 254

BAD MMA News — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 15:36:35 +0000

Former light heavyweight title challenger Linton Vassell has moved up a division and is looking to establish himself as a legitimate threat to the Bellator heavyweight title. His latest outing went some way to building a solid case as “The Swarm” defeated debuting Brazilian veteran Ronny Markes at Bellator 254 . Markes (19-8 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) looked to clinch up with Vassell (21-8 MMA, 9-5 BMMA) early, but his attempt to take him to the canvas ended with the Brit landing on top, in half-guard. Vassell dominated from top position and connected with strikes while ensuring he didn’t afford Brazilian the space to work a submission off his back. Vassell’s dominance from the top was a sign of things to come as the fight went back down to the canvas once again in Round 2. Once again, it was Markes who initiated the takedown attempt but, in a carbon-copy of Round 1, it was Vassell who expertly positioned himself to land on top

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Bellator 254 post-event facts: Juliana Velasquez prevents championship history

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:18:32 +0000

The final Bellator event of 2020 went down on Thursday with Bellator 254, which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and aired on CBS Sports Network following prelims on MMA Junkie. Juliana Velasquez (11-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) forced a changing of the guard in the promotion’s final bout of the year. The Brazilian unseated inaugural Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-1 MMA, 10-1 BMMA) from her spot atop the division with a unanimous decision victory . It wasn’t the most eventful of nights, but Velasquez managed to halt Macfarlane’s defense streak at four, meaning no champ in company history has still ever reached five consecutive defenses

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Bellator 254 predictions: Anyone picking against champ – and underdog – Ilima-Lei Macfarlane?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:35:39 +0000

Macfarlane vs. Velasquez Magomedov vs. Mattos Markes vs. Vassell MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2020: 150-93 Macfarlane (70%) Magomedov (85%) Vassell (75%) Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2020: 166-77 Macfarlane Magomedov Markes Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2020: 162-81 Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2020: 160-83 Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Simon Head @simonhead 2020: 158-85 2019 Champion* Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Nolan King @mma_kings 2020: 158-85 Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2020: 157-86 2014 Champion Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Brian Garcia @thegoze 2020: 155-88 2017 Champion Macfarlane Magomedov Markes Simon Samano @SJSamano 2020: 153-90 Velasquez Magomedov Vassell John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2020: 152-91 Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2020: 152-91 2018 Champion Velasquez Magomedov Markes George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2020: 152-91 Macfarlane Magomedov Markes Dave Doyle @davedoylemma 2020: 152-91 Macfarlane Magomedov Markes Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2020: 148-95 Macfarlane Magomedov Vassell Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2020: 90-153 Velasquez Mattos Markes Bellator returns this week with its unbeaten women’s flyweight champion atop the bill. Bellator 254 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn

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Bellator 254 predictions: Anyone picking against champ – and underdog – Ilima-Lei Macfarlane?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:35:39 +0000

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After long layoff and some bad luck, Bellator 254′s Ronny Markes eager to fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:18:20 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ronny Markes spoke with MMA Junkie on Tuesday ahead of his fight at Bellator 254. Markes (19-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) discussed his matchup with Linton Vassell and why he likes it, how he’s more than ready after an 18-month layoff, and more. Watch the full pre-fight interview with Markes above. Bellator 254 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The main card airs on CBS Sports Network following prelims streamed on MMA Junkie

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Bellator 254 pre-event facts: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane seeks rare fifth title defense

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:44:41 +0000

Bellator returns for its final event of 2020 on Thursday with Bellator 254, which goes down inside the “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In the main event, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0 MMA, 10-0 BMMA) looks to defend her women’s flyweight title for a fifth consecutive time against who many consider to be her toughest challenge yet in fellow unbeaten Juliana Velasquez (10-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA). For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 25 pre-event facts about Bellator 254.

Bellator 254 pre-event facts: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane seeks rare fifth title defense – MMA Junkie

Linton Vassell vs. Ronny Markes, Cody Law vs. Kenny Champion added to Bellator 254

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:32:33 +0000

The lineup for Bellator’s return after a few weeks off continues to build. The organization has booked Cody Law against Kenny Champion and is targeting a bout between Linton Vassell and Ronny Markes for Bellator 254, which takes place Dec. 10 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. MMA Junkie confirmed the news following an initial report from MMA Fighting

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Bellator 241′s Ronny Markes not going to ‘talk (expletive)’ about Josh Barnett despite pullouts

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:28:57 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ronny Markes could be bitter, but he’s not. A Bellator newcomer, Markes (19-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) was booked to fight against Josh Barnett twice in the past three months

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