Cyborg's next opponent could come from the winner of a proposed bout between Julia Budd and former UFC bantamweight title challenger Cat Zingano. "I trained really hard. ", Who’s next for @criscyborg? – Current Bellator Champion: Ryan Bader. Cris Cyborg made a successful first defence of her Bellator MMA featherweight title with a dominant second-round submission win over Arlene Blencowe. This past weekend saw some big wins take place between Bellator 243 and UFC on ESPN+ 32. Featherweight (135 – 145 lb / 61.2 – 65.8 kg). On Friday night in Uncasville, Conn., Michael Chandler entered free agency with a bang when he knocked out former UFC … The 35-year-old Cyborg (23-2, 1 NC) beat top contender Arlene Blencowe (13-8) after two takedowns and a submission finish via a rear-naked choke inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. ", Page fears promises of social reform are being forgotten, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Brian Ortega after UFC on ESPN+ 38 win? Bellator Heavyweight Rankings (265 lbs.) MMA rankings report, Aug. 12: Why big UFC and Bellator wins didn't lead to movement News. Cris Cyborg made a successful first defence of her Bellator MMA featherweight title with a dominant second-round submission win over Arlene Blencowe. Bandejas (13-4), who has fought the likes of Sergio Pettis, Juan Archuleta, and James Gallagher, will go up against Leandro Higo this Thursday. AJ McKee Jr. – Current Bellator Champion: Rory MacDonald ", Cris Cyborg (23-2) defeated Arlene Blencowe (13-8) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:46 of round two, Leandro Higo (20-5) defeated Ricky Bandejas (13-5) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:32 of round two, Steve Mowry (8-0) defeated Shawn Teed (6-3-1) via TKO at 4:22 of round one, Saad Awad (23-13, 1 NC) and Mandel Nallo (7-1, 1 NC) ended in a no contest (unintentional low blow), Andrew Kapel (16-7) defeated Joseph Creer (7-2-1) via TKO (doctor's stoppage - cut) at 5:00 of round two, Kemran Lachinov (10-2) defeated Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Christian Edwards (4-0) defeated Hamza Salim (5-4) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of round two, Da'mon Blackshear (8-3) defeated Mike Kimbel (3-3) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:14 of round two, Aviv Gozali (5-0) defeated Logan Neal (1-1) via submission (kimura) at 3:22 of round one, Albert Gonzales (2-2) defeated Kastriot Xhema (3-5, 1 NC) via TKO (fighter retirement) at 5:00 of round two, Bellator 249: Cris Cyborg picks up first career submission win, After a dominating performance against Arlene Blencowe in her first Bellator title defence, Cris Cyborg told John McCarthy she is ready for her next challenger, Cyborg picked up another first in her MMA career - beating Arlene Blencowe with a rear-naked choke - her first career submission win, Carra: Title race blown open; Souness: It was an assault, Jose: West Ham lucky, Moyes found 'new Fellaini', 'I promised Barkley England place at Euro 2020', Wenger on Jose rivalry: I feel like I'm in kindergarten, Hits & misses: Same old Spurs, Man Utd finally start, Van Dijk blow leaves Liverpool stepping into unknown, Pep defends Aguero over Massey-Ellis incident, Chael Sonnen gives his thoughts after a dominating win for Cyborg at Bellator 249, Check out the best highlights from Bellator 249, Kemran Lachinov wasn't backing down against Kyle Crutchmer, channelling his inner Kimbo Slice and asking Crutchmer "Is that all you got?! Register free on Tapology to build unique custom rankings of the greatest UFC & mixed martial arts fighters, bouts, knockouts & submissions. Bellator 249 has bantamweight Ricky Bandejas in another tough match-up. Bellator Welterweight Rankings (170 lbs.) "This is a dream come true. – Current Bellator Champion: Vacant. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Chan Sung Jung after UFC on ESPN+ 38 loss? Oct 24, 2020 - UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje. I trained really hard. – Current Bellator Champion: Gegard Mousasi. Bellator record !a!a!a-9999 Vadim Nemkov: 12–2 5–0 Liam McGeary: 13–4 10–4 Phil Davis: Mr. Demetrious Johnson. I always have to improve my game and get better and better. I never did that before," Cyborg said. #Bellator249 pic.twitter.com/WExBAvhUz4. "[Bellator MMA president] Scott Coker is the man who will tell me who is next and I just have to be ready. By: Nolan King and John Morgan. "Now the division has so many girls and I'm very happy here in Bellator," Cyborg added. 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Check out the Bellator MMA roster of fighters, including champions and some of the biggest stars and hottest prospects in MMA. "I was really working hard because I wanted my first submission in MMA. Brian Ortega says fight fans should expect some future rounds between himself, Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Win 30 Loss 3 Draw 1. MMA rankings report, Aug. 12: Why big UFC and Bellator wins didn't lead to movement. Bellator Middleweight Rankings (185 lbs.) Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings (205 lbs.) "This is amazing. I can hear my corner [in the empty arena] and it's like a video game. Wonderful: 22–5 (1) 9–2 Rafael Carvalho: The Blessed: 16–5 7–4 Quinton Jackson: Rampage: 38–14 5–3 Melvin Manhoef: No Mercy: 32–14–1 (2) 4–3 (1) Alessio Sakara I'm very happy and excited for the next one.