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Bellator Results: Michael Page scores brutal flying knee KO, calls out Douglas Lima (video)
Thomas Taylor - September 27, 2019
On Friday afternoon, amid the Bellator 227 and Bellator Dublin festivities in Dublin, Ireland, British knockout artist Michael Page returned to the cage in hopes of rebounding from his first pro MMA loss: a knockout at the hands of the former welterweight champ Douglas Lima. Page’s opponent in this crucial return to action was his heated rival, Richard Kiely. The Bellator Dublin card, of which Page vs. Kiely was a part, aired live on Friday afternoon on the Bellator MMA app. Unlike the Bellator 227 portion of this event it will not air on tape delay later tonight.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets cageside to celebrate teammate's win
Thomas Taylor - September 27, 2019
Peter Queally put forth an incredible performance at Bellator Dublin, smashing Ryan Scope to a second-round TKO after very nearly being stopped himself earlier in the round. This comeback win was so epic that Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor approached the cage to celebrate with his countryman. This time around, however, the Bellator team was well prepared for McGregor. See this incredible moment in Dublin below:
Bellator results: Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury
Thomas Taylor - September 27, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson returned to the cage on Friday, where he took on fellow UFC veteran Myles Jury as part of the Bellator 227 and Bellator Dublin double-header. Much of this Bellator action will air on tape delay, but if you’re the impatient type, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for the results of the Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury fight (h/t Pundit Arena).
VIDEO | Conor McGregor shows up at Bellator Dublin
Thomas Taylor - September 27, 2019
Bellator Dublin is currently underway, and the card features a host of Ireland’s best fighters, including James Gallagher and Kiefer Crosby. Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is also in the building to support his countrymen. See McGregor’s arrival at the arena below (via Bellator Europe on Twitter):
VIDEO | Bec Rawlings trains with Conor McGregor ahead of Bellator debut
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2019
Bec Rawlings is scheduled to make her Bellator debut opposite Ilara Joanne at Bellator 231 on October 25. In preparation for this Bellator debut, Rawlings has been working hard at SBG Ireland, where she’s even gotten some rounds in with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Rawlings shared a clip of her work with McGregor on her official Instagram page.
Max Holloway makes impassioned plea for UFC to go to Hawaii
Adam Martin - September 27, 2019
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway wants the UFC to hold an event in Hawaii, and he made an impassioned plea for the promotion to do so in a lengthy social media post. Here’s what “Blessed” wrote on his Instagram.
Scott Coker talks Bellator debuts of Cris Cyborg, Josh Barnett
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2019
Bellator MMA has recently signed several notable free agents, including former UFC champions Josh Barnett and Cris Cyborg. Speaking to the media ahead of Bellator 228, Bellator president Scott Coker discussed the Bellator debuts of these two stars. He started with Barnett, explaining that he’d like the heavyweight veteran to make his debut in Japan on a card co-promoted with RIZIN.
Tank Abbott tried to brawl Ryan Bader after Cheick Kongo fight
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2019
Shortly after Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo’s Bellator 226 title fight was ruled a no contest due to an inadvertent eye poke, Bader and Kongo’s training partner Quinton “Rampage” Jackson nearly got into it. UFC legend Tank Abbott, an other Kongo stablemate, attempted to join in the fracas, but couldn’t make his way to the cage.
Justin Gaethje plans on forcing Khabib Nurmagomedov to stand and trade with him
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2019
After Justin Gaethje beat Donald Cerrone he called for the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson — assuming that fight happens next. Many think Gaethje could pose the biggest threat to the undefeated Dagestani lightweight champion. He has knockout power and comes from a Division-I wrestling background where he was an All-American. So, “The Highlight” is confident he will be able to keep the fight on the feet and force Nurmagomedov to stand and trade with him.
UFC Copenahen | Macy Chiasson confident she'll get another finish
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2019
Macy Chiasson expects to keep her finish streak alive at UFC Copenhagen The Fortis MMA product is 5-0 as a pro, with four wins by stoppage, including all three of her UFC bouts. When she takes on Lina Lansberg, she’s confident she’ll add another stoppage to her record.
Flyweights Sergio Pettis vs. Kai Kara-France being eyed for UFC 245
Adam Martin - September 27, 2019
The UFC is in talks to book an intriguing flyweight bout between contenders Sergio Pettis and Kai Kara-France for the upcoming UFC 245 card. UFC 245 takes place Saturday, December 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC Copenhagen weigh-in results: Main event gets green light
Tom Taylor - September 27, 2019
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens with the interesting looking UFC Copenhagen card. The card will be topped by a crucial middleweight contender bout between Jack Hermansson and Jared Cannonier. Both men have come into their own in recent bouts, and the victor of their fight in Denmark will be well positioned for a middleweight title shot.
Jeremy Stephens discusses angry UFC Mexico crowd
Natasha Hooper - September 27, 2019
Jeremy Stephens became a walking target for fans at UFC Mexico after his fight against Yair Rodriguez was stopped after just 15 seconds. Stephens was unable to continue fighting in the main event after Rodriguez accidentally poked him in the eye at the start of the first round. Fans were unsurprisingly disappointed by the early stoppage, and took action into their own hands by pelting beer cans and garbage toward the cage.
Dillon Danis claims he's signed contract for Jake Paul fight
Natasha Hooper - September 27, 2019
Bellator fighter and Conor McGregor stablemate Dillon Danis claims he has signed a contract to fight YouTube star Jake Paul. The young men have spent the last week trading insults online after Danis posted a tweet saying: “f*ck the Pauls.”
Shogun Rua to return to action opposite Sam Alvey
Natasha Hooper - September 27, 2019
The MMA legend Maurício “Shogun” Rua is set to return to the Octagon. According to ESPN, the former light heavyweight champion will fight Sam Alvey on Nov. 16th at UFC Sao Paulo in Brazil.
TJ Dillashaw explains how two-year suspension is 'somewhat of a blessing'
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2019
TJ Dillashaw is suspended by USADA until January of 2021 after testing positive for the banned substance EPO. He was flagged following his TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC Brooklyn earlier this year. During the suspension, he has undergone shoulder surgery on both shoulders and has been healing nagging injuries he has been dealing with. The former UFC bantamweight champion also has started a new business, so the time off has been productive.
Christian Lee details decision to replace Eddie Alvarez against "Dagi"
Tom Taylor - September 26, 2019
When Eddie Alvarez was forced out of his ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix final showdown with Saygid Guseyn “Dagi” Arslanaliev, ONE Championship began a frantic search for a replacement opponent. In the end, it was ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee who stepped up. Lee will now fight Dagi on the main card of ONE: Century – Part 1. Stateside, the card will air on Saturday, October 12 at 11:00pm ET on TNT.
Kenny Florian scolds Yair Rodriguez for post-fight actions
Tom Taylor - September 26, 2019
Yair Rodriguez has found himself in a bit of hot water after his UFC Mexico fight with Jeremy Stephens ended with an inadvertent eye-poke. The latest member of the MMA community to speak out against Rodriguez’s controversial post-fight actions is UFC analyst Kenny Florian. “I didn’t like the fact that Yair Rodriguez was kind of insinuating to the crowd in a lot of ways that maybe Jeremy didn’t wanna continue fighting and all that stuff,” Florian said on the latest episode of the Anik & Florian podcast (via MMA News). “Which kind of incited the crowd, right? I mean these guys wanted to see a fight. I thought that was in poor taste. I don’t know if he was thinking things through all the way. I think he was frustrated by the situation. And I certainly don’t think he did this intentionally either. I don’t think he tried to scratch his eye intentionally either, obviously.”