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• Kevin Lee vs. James Moontasri full fight video

  25-06-2017 23:00
  
  At UFC Fight Night 71, back in July 2015, Kevin Lee faced James Moontasri on the main card of the event. Lee scored a submission win in the first round of the fight, picking up his fourth UFC win, while improving his record to 11-1.
  Now, the 24-year-old Lee will be taking on top-10 lightweight Michael Chiesa in the main event of UFC Fight Night 112. The card is set to take place on Sunday, June 25 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
  
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• Ryan Bader Says Bellator Title Win is ‘a Bunch of Relief’

  25-06-2017 22:27
  
  Ryan Bader gambled on himself and it paid off more than ever last night (June 24). Bader took on Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 180. It was the featured fight aired live on Spike before the Bellator NYC pay-per-view. Davis put his light heavyweight title on the line. Like their first encounter, […]
  
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• Michael Chiesa vs. Jim Miller full fight video

  25-06-2017 22:00
  
  At UFC Fight Night 80, back in Dec. 2015, lightweight contender Michael Chiesa battled against MMA veteran Jim Miller. That night, Chiesa walked away with a second-round submission victory and an extra $50,000 for Fight of the Night awards.Now, a year-and-a-half later, Chiesa will take on fellow contender Kevin Lee in the main event of UFC Fight Night 112. The card is set to take place on Sunday, June 25 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
  
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• Michelle Waterson to appear in ESPN’s ‘Body Issue’

  25-06-2017 21:30
  
  There’s been a tradition of MMA fighters appearing in ESPN’s “Body Issue,” including big names like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones, Miesha Tate and Cris Cyborg.The latest on that list? Michelle Waterson.
  “The Karate Hottie” will strip down and showcase her athletic physique for the magazine’s annual edition, ESPN reported Sunday. She’ll join pro athletes like Ezekiel Elliott, Julian Edelman and Javier Baez.
  The ninth annual “Body Iss
  
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• Scott Coker Eyeing Another Bellator PPV For Early 2018

  25-06-2017 21:09
  
  Scott Coker would like to hold another Bellator pay-per-view (PPV) next year. Last night (June 24), Bellator NYC took place live inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was Bellator’s first PPV under Coker as the promotion’s President. It featured two title fights, a heavyweight legend, and a grudge match. Bellator 180 also […]
  
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• Benson Henderson vs. Patricky ‘Pitbull’, Roy Nelson vs. Javy Ayala added to Bellator 183

  25-06-2017 21:00
  
  A pair of notable match-ups have been set to headline a Bellator card this fall.Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will be taking on Patricky Freire in an 155-pound contest in the main event of Bellator 183. The news was announced on Saturday during the broadcast of Bellator 180.
  Henderson will be looking to bounce back from a split-decision loss suffered in his title fight with current lightweight champ Michael Chandler. Henderson is 1-2 since joining the Bellator roster back in 2
  
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• Scott Coker expects another Bellator pay-per-view early next year

  25-06-2017 20:30
  
  It took three years for Bellator to do its second pay-per-view show, but based on talk by Bellator and Spike executives, it won't be that long of a wait for the third go-around.
  "I think we were trending all night, we were No. 1 on Twitter all night," Bellator president Scott Coker said Saturday night after Bellator NYC. "This night had a lot of heat and was promoted extremely well. This was our first one, so we're excited to come back and do a pay-per-view maybe the beginning of next year and k
  
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• UFC middleweight Vitor Miranda was overweight, depressed while battling injuries

  25-06-2017 20:00
  
  Getting back into the Octagon was a long, tough process for Vitor Miranda.
  Thirteen months after losing to Chris Camozzi in the UFC, the Brazilian middleweight is slated to meet Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, and Miranda had to overcome a lot of things in order to strap his gloves on one more time.
  Miranda has competed in MMA cages and Muay Thai rings for decades, and paid the price at the end of 2015. The TUF Brazil heavyweight runner-up had already notc
  
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• Ryan Bader would love to get Tito Ortiz rematch, talks scoring in decision win over Phil Davis

  25-06-2017 19:00
  
  NEW YORK CITY – Ryan Bader speaks to the media at Bellator NYC about his split decision win over Phil Davis, winning the Bellator light heavyweight title, what's next for his career, and much more.
  
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• Kevin Lee fighting to set example that kids from difficult situations don’t have to be ‘locked up’ at 25

  25-06-2017 18:30
  
  Kevin Lee is fighting for more than just a paycheck on Sunday night.
  The 24-year-old fighter is set to compete in the headlining slot of UFC Fight Night 112 against The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner Michael Chiesa, who currently sits at No. 8 in the UFC lightweight rankings. The winner of the 155-pound contest could very well position himself as a top contender in the division.
  Fighting in the main event of UFC card for the first time and doing it against a top-10 opponent, there’s no doubt t
  
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• UFC Fight Night 112 predictions

  25-06-2017 18:00
  
  UFC Fight Night 112 is very much flying under the radar. This Sunday UFC card has been buried by the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather news, and by Bellator pay-per-view event. Despite not getting much buzz, UFC Fight Night 112 is a solid card that’s headlined by an important lightweight bout between ranked prospects Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee. This event also features a catchweight bout between former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks and Tim Boetsch, a career-defining fight for MMA
  
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• Wanderlei Silva, coach release statements following loss to Chael Sonnen

  25-06-2017 17:00
  
  Bellator’s first trip to New York didn’t end the way Wanderlei Silva expected.
  The Brazilian veteran was returning to a cage for the first time since 2013 win over Brian Stann in the UFC, finally getting a chance to meet his longtime rival Chael Sonnen at Madison Square Garden, but “The Axe Murderer” had no answer for Sonnen’s takedowns on Saturday night.
  The Brazilian dropped Sonnen in the first round and rocked him again in the second round, but couldn’t get
  
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• James Gallagher says Conor McGregor will 'knock Floyd Mayweather out cold'

  25-06-2017 16:00
  
  NEW YORK CITY – James Gallagher speaks to the media at Bellator NYC about his submission win over Chinzo Machida, what's next for his MMA career, being compared to Conor McGregor, and much more.
  
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• Matt Mitrione: ‘I do Think I’m The Best Heavyweight in The World’

  25-06-2017 15:36
  
  Matt Mitrione wouldn’t mind throwing down with reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder Stipe Miocic. Last night (June 24), Mitrione took on Fedor Emelianenko inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The bout served as the co-main event of Bellator NYC. After a double knockdown, Mitrione finished “The Last Emperor.” Flo Combat […]
  
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• Brent Primus Feels Bellator Lightweight Title Win is Well Deserved

  25-06-2017 15:06
  
  Brent Primus isn’t shy to say that he’s proud to be called the Bellator lightweight champion. Last night (June 24), Primus battled Michael Chandler for the 155-pound championship. Primus won the bout when Chandler suffered an ankle injury. The Bellator lightweight ruler is now Primus, who improved his professional mixed martial arts record to 8-0. […]
  
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• Aaron Pico on 24-second loss to Zach Freeman: ‘There was obviously a hole in my game’

  25-06-2017 15:00
  
  Aaron Pico didn’t have the professional MMA debut many expected him to have Saturday night.Being a national junior Golden Gloves champion and a decorated wrestler, many thought the 20-year-old prospect would run through his opponent Zach Freeman in the lightweight contest at Bellator NYC in Madison Square Garden Arena. Instead, Pico was wobbled by an early uppercut and was submitted with a guillotine choke all within the first half-minute of the bout.
  “He caught me with that uppercut
  
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• Rory MacDonald on Lima’s Bellator NYC Win: ‘I Was Underwhelmed’

  25-06-2017 14:29
  
  Rory MacDonald wasn’t exactly in awe of Douglas Lima’s successful title defense at Bellator NYC. Last night (June 24), Lima successfully defended his Bellator welterweight title against Lorenz Larkin. Lima earned a unanimous decision victory to improve his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) record to 29-6. The champion is expected to defend his title against […]
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko Says He’s Not Ready to Retire After KO Loss to Matt Mitrione

  25-06-2017 14:10
  
  Fedor Emelianenko won’t commit to hanging up his gloves just yet. “The Last Emperor” stepped inside the Bellator cage last night (June 24) inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Emelianenko and Mitrione landed straight shots at the same time, flooring both men. Mitrione recovered quicker and put Emelianenko away. During the Bellator NYC […]
  
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• Rory MacDonald: If Bellator welterweights fight like that against me, they’ll be ‘another body in the grave’

  25-06-2017 14:00
  
  Rory MacDonald threw a bucket of cold water on Bellator’s welterweight title fight Saturday night, just seconds after it happened.
  The top 170-pound fighter, who should be in line for a title fight next, slammed the performances of Douglas Lima and Lorenz Larkin at Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden. Lima ended up winning a unanimous decision against the very tough UFC veteran. But MacDonald wanted to see more.
  “I was really underwhelmed,” MacDonald said on the broadcast. &l
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko plans to fight on despite KO loss, ‘would love’ Matt Mitrione rematch

  25-06-2017 13:00
  
  Fedor Emelianenko suffered the first big setback of his comeback tour Saturday night, losing via grisly first-round knockout in just 74 seconds at the hands of Matt Mitrione at Bellator NYC.
  The loss was a tough result for the legendary Russian heavyweight, a one-shot stunner reminiscent of Emelianenko’s 2011 stumble to Dan Henderson. But even at the age of 40 and with his best years long behind him, the fighter who many consider to be the greatest heavyweight of all-time vows to continue
  
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• Bellator NYC post-fight show

  25-06-2017 11:45
  
  With Bellator NYC in the books, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall break down the top storylines.
  
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• Zach Freeman feels 'a little disrespected' by Bellator after beating Aaron Pico

  25-06-2017 11:31
  
  NEW YORK -- After Bellator NYC, Zach Freeman discusses his victory over top prospect Aaron Pico, Bellator's reaction to his win, the power of self belief, his day job selling commercial furniture, and more.
  
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• Chael Sonnen: Rory MacDonald and I are going to fight -- 'and he knows it'

  25-06-2017 11:15
  
  NEW YORK -- After Bellator NYC, Chael Sonnen discusses whether his feud with Wanderlei Silva is over, why he wants to fight Fedor Emelianenko, Tito Ortiz heckling him cageside, Rory MacDonald and more.
  
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• Zach Freeman vs. Aaron Pico full fight video highlights

  25-06-2017 10:19
  
  Watch Zach Freeman vs. Aaron Pico full fight video highlights from Bellator NYC’s main card above, courtesy of Viacom.
  Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva took place June 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Veteran lightweight Zach Freeman (9-2) took on debuting blue-chip prospect Aaron Pico (0-1) on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Freeman vs. Pico, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMA Fighting&rsqu
  
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• Bellator 180 fight video highlights

  25-06-2017 10:08
  
  Watch full Bellator 180 fight video highlights from Bellator’s big Saturday night event above, courtesy of Spike.
  Bellator 180: Bader vs. Davis 2 took place June 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Newly signed Bellator light heavyweight Ryan Bader took on reigning champion Phil Davis in a rematch in the night's main event, which aired live on Spike TV. Elsewhere on the card, boxing champion Heather Hardy and Irish featherweight James Gallagher also picked up statement
  
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• Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva full fight video highlights

  25-06-2017 09:49
  
  Watch Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva full fight video highlights from Bellator NYC’s main event above, courtesy of Spike.
  Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva took place June 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Veteran light heavyweight Chael Sonnen (30-15-1) and Pride FC legend Wanderlei Silva (35-13-1, 1 NC) faced off in a long-awaited grudge match in the night's main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
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• Matt Mitrione vs. Fedor Emelianenko full fight video highlights

  25-06-2017 09:46
  
  Watch Matt Mitrione vs. Fedor Emelianenko full fight video highlights from Bellator NYC’s co-main event above, courtesy of Viacom.
  Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva took place June 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Veteran heavyweight Matt Mitrione (12-5) took on Pride FC legend Fedor Emelianenko (36–5, 1 NC) in the night's co-main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Mitrione vs. Emelianenko, check out the play-by-
  
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• Bellator NYC in Tweets: Pros react to Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva, Matt Mitrione vs. Fedor Emelianenko, more

  25-06-2017 07:21
  
  An utterly bizarre evening at Madison Square Garden did not deter Chael Sonnen.“The American Gangster” settled an old rivalry and picked up his first win in nearly four years at Bellator NYC, winning a grinding decision over Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Saturday’s pay-per-view card. Check out reaction to Sonnen’s performance below, plus the best of the rest from a chaos riddled night in the Empire State.
  CHAEL SONNEN DEF. WANDERLEI SILVA
  YESSSS. @ChaelSonnen&mdash
  
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• Chael Sonnen Smothers Wanderlei Silva in Bellator 180 Grudge Match at Madison Square Garden

  25-06-2017 07:14 via sherdog.com
  
  NEW YORK -- There are just some things that may never go away: Tito Ortiz’s hatred of Chael Sonnen, for instance.
  
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• Lee submits Chiesa for fifth consecutive win

  25-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  LEE vs. CHIESASunday’s highly anticipated main event clash between lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa met an abbreviated end at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, with Detroit’s Lee earning his biggest UFC win to date via first-round submission.The 155-pounders traded takedowns in the first two minutes, with Lee being the first to keep the fight grounded. This wasn’t a problem for Chiesa, who looked for a submission from the bottom, but Lee countered by
  
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• Guida defeats Koch, Gordon wins debut

  25-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  GUIDA vs. KOCHBack in the lightweight division for the first time since 2012, Clay Guida looked like his old self in his Sunday prelim bout against Erik Koch, snapping a two-fight losing streak with an impressive unanimous decision victory at Chesapeake Energy Arena.Scores were 29-28, 29-26 and 30-26 for Guida, who fought seven times int he featherweight class.Guida looked sharp in the first round of his return to 155 pounds, as he pressured Koch for five minutes. The Milwaukee product was able
  
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• Boetsch, Reyes earn impressive finishes in OKC

  25-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  BOETSCH vs. HENDRICKSMiddleweight veteran Tim Boetsch spoiled the Oklahoma homecoming of Johny Hendricks on Sunday, stopping the former welterweight champion in the first round of their UFC Fight Night co-main event at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.Boetsch used his movement and superior hand speed to take the lead early, but Ada’s Hendricks did start finding his range late in the opening frame, getting him on the board. Thirty seconds into the second round, though, Boetsch sudde
  
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• Bellator NYC results: Chael Sonnen wins grudge match over Wanderlei Silva

  25-06-2017 06:57
  
  It took Chael Sonnen several years and two different promotions to get Wanderlei Silva in the ring.
  He finally got the match he wanted against the former PRIDE 205-pound champion Saturday night in the main event of Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden.
  And while the fight might not have been an artistic success, Sonnen did what he needed to get the win. The pride of West Linn, Ore., used his wrestling to smother the rusty Silva and earn a unanimous decision. The judges’ scores were 30-26
  
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• Chael Sonnen Wrestles His Way to Victory Against Wanderlei Silva

  25-06-2017 06:56
  
  Chael Sonnen (30-15-1) used his wrestling to defeat Wanderlei Silva (35-13-1, 1 NC) in the main event of Bellator NYC. Sonnen immediately scored a takedown. He dropped some punches. Sonnen dropped an elbow. He rained down punches to the body. Silva just held on until he finally pushed his opponent off. Sonnen stuck to Silva […]
  
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• Bellator NYC post-fight press conference video

  25-06-2017 06:56
  
  At the Bellator NYC post-fight press conference, Bellator CEO Scott Coker, and the stars of Bellator NYC , will speak to the media Saturday night. The video is expected to begin around 1:20 a.m. ET.
  
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• Neiman Gracie Chokes Dave Marfone in Second Round at Bellator NYC

  25-06-2017 06:17
  
  Neiman Gracie (6-0) did what he does best against Dave Marfone (5-3) at Bellator NYC. A jab was there for Marfone early. A takedown was scored by Gracie. Marfone tried getting up, but Gracie stuck to him like glue. A right hand was there for Gracie. He took his opponent down again. He moved to […]
  
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• Bellator NYC results: Matt Mitrione finishes Fedor Emelianenko in first, after double knockdown

  25-06-2017 06:04
  
  Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione fired off big right hands at the same time Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
  They both landed flush. They both hit the mat. For a split second, it appeared we might have a double knockout for the ages.
  But Mitrione regained his bearings in a hurry and soon put things to an end.The heavyweight brawler pounced on the legendary former PRIDE champion from Russia and finished him with a bunch of short rights and then a big one, ending their Bellator NYC figh
  
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• UFC Fight Night 112 Results: Chiesa vs. Lee

  25-06-2017 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has UFC Fight Night 112 results for the Chiesa vs. Lee fight card June 25 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla.
  In the main event, Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee will square off in a lightweight contest. Tim Boetsch will now face Johny Hendricks in a catchweight fight in the co-main event.
  Check out the UFC Fight Night 112 results below.
  Main card (FOX Sports 1 at 9 p.m. ET)
  Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee
  Tim Boetsch vs. Johny Hendricks
  Felice Herring vs. Justine Kish
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• Matt Mitrione Survives Double Knockdown to KO Fedor Emelianenko

  25-06-2017 05:57
  
  Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) couldn’t recover faster than Matt Mitrione (12-5) and had his lights put out as a result. The two men looked to respect each other’s power. A leg kick was there for Emelianenko. They knocked each other down. Mitrione recovered first and put his opponent out. What an incredible moment. After […]
  
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• Bellator NYC live blog: Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva

  25-06-2017 05:56
  
  NEW YORK – This is the Bellator NYC live blog for Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday night's Bellator event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  Sonnen, who has lost four of his past five fights, will square off against Silva, who hasn’t fought since March 3, 2013, in the main event.
  Check out the Bellator NYC live blog below.
  Round 1: Main event time. See if the weirdness continues. The referee is Big John McCarthy. Anthems were played for A
  
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• Bellator 180 Prelims: Unbeaten Boxer Heather Hardy TKOs Alice Yauger in MMA Debut

  25-06-2017 05:48 via sherdog.com
  
  NEW YORK -- Blood dripping from her nose, Heather Hardy went back to her instincts: boxing. Her kicks seemed more for show in her mixed martial arts debut, a three-round 125-pound flyweight fight.
  
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• Bellator NYC results: Brent Primus stops Michael Chandler in bizarre finish

  25-06-2017 05:43
  
  Another MMA show in New York, another strange ending.Saturday night’s Bellator lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and upstart contender Brent Primus took a strange turn when Chandler injured his left ankle early in the first round at Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden.
  Referee Todd Anderson called for the doctor to look at Chandler, and while Chandler insisted he could fight, the doctor waved the bout off -- but not before a commission inspector managed to pull Chandler&rs
  
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• Brent Primus Wins Bellator Lightweight Title Due to Injury

  25-06-2017 05:36
  
  Michael Chandler (16-4) lost his Bellator lightweight title against Brent Primus (8-0) due to an ankle injury. Chandler blocked a high kick at the start of the opening frame. Primus threw another head kick, but that was blocked as well. A kick to the body sent Chandler off balance a bit. Chandler hurt his ankle […]
  
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• Zach Freeman Derails Aaron Pico’s Hype Train in 24 Seconds

  25-06-2017 05:10
  
  Zach Freeman (9-2) spoiled Aaron Pico’s (0-1) mixed martial arts (MMA) debut faster than many could even blink. Freeman wasted little time engaging. He rocked Pico with a right hand and went for a tight guillotine choke. Freeman forced the tap. Freeman earned the fourth fastest finish in Bellator history. He submitted his opponent in […]
  
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• Douglas Lima Retains Bellator Welterweight Title Against Lorenz Larkin

  25-06-2017 04:55
  
  Douglas Lima (29-6) remains a champion after earning a decision win over Lorenz Larkin (18-6). A leg kick was there for Lima one minute into the fight. Larkin missed a high kick. The champion landed a body kick. “The Monsoon” connected with a leg kick. Lima kept chopping away at the lead leg of the […]
  
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• Ryan Bader Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Title in Snoozer Against Phil Davis

  25-06-2017 04:04
  
  Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) couldn’t do enough to keep his title against Ryan Bader (23-5). The two were in a bit of a feeling out process early in the fight. Bader was able to avoid a takedown. Davis pushed him against the fence, but Bader broke off. A leg kick was there for Davis. […]
  
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• Bellator NYC photos

  25-06-2017 03:37
  
  Check out Bellator NYC photos from the big Bellator event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
  
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• Bellator 180 live blog: Phil Davis vs. Ryan Bader

  25-06-2017 03:19
  
  NEW YORK – This is the Bellator 180 live blog for Phil Davis vs. Ryan Bader, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday night's Bellator event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  Davis, who has won four of his past five fights, will square off against Bader, who is making his Bellator debut, in a light heavyweight title fight.
  Check out the Bellator 180 live blog below.
  Round 1:The referee from this light heavyweight title bout is Dan Miragliotta. They touched gloves. Bader to center, and
  
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• Bellator 180 results: James Gallagher rolls over Chinzo Machida

  25-06-2017 03:07
  
  James Gallagher has been called cocky.But after the performance the 20-year-old Irishman put on Saturday night in his biggest career spotlight at Madison Square Garden, perhaps he should simply be called confident.
  Gallagher made short work of Chinzo Machida in New York, winning their featherweight fight at Bellator 180 via submission at 2:22 at of the opening round. The win came by way of rear-naked choke.
  “I’m always here for the first-round finish,” Gallagher said. “Wh
  
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• James Gallagher Dominates Chinzo Machida in First-Round Submission

  25-06-2017 03:04
  
  James Gallagher (7-0) made short work of Chinzo Machida (5-3) at Bellator 180. Gallagher immediately took to the center of the cage. He didn’t engage in striking right away. Machida stuffed a takedown. Gallagher landed for the first strike of the fight. Machida landed a punch of his own before being taken down. Gallagher landed […]
  
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