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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for February 2024: Brian Ortega

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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for February 2024: Brian Ortega

Brian Ortega’s first attempt vs. Yair Rodriguez ended in an injury and a loss. The second attempt started with an injury and ended in victory. In a rollercoaster 15-minute stretch, Ortega (15-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) overcame an ankle injury and an onslaught of striking to defeat Rodriguez (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) by arm-triangle choke at … Read more

Vadim Nemkov officially vacates Bellator light heavyweight title

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Vadim Nemkov officially vacates Bellator light heavyweight title

Vadim Nemkov no longer holds a Bellator title. Now a heavyweight, Nemkov (17-2) has officially vacated the Bellator light heavyweight title, a promotion official confirmed Tuesday to MMA Junkie. Nemkov had previously revealed to MMA Junkie in August his intention to move up a weight class and acknowledged forfeiture of championship status would likely result. … Read more