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☆ Claressa Shields defeats Kelsey De Santis to make MMA history in Saudi Arabia
  + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
CNN —Undefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields made history in another sport on Saturday, as she made her return to mixed-martial arts (MMA). The 28-year-old earned a split decision win over Kelsey De Santis in what was the first professional female MMA bout held in Saudi Arabia. In January, Hattan Alsaif made history as the first Saudi woman to join a global MMA promotion. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman previously said he doesn’t “care” about the country’s investment in sport being described as sportswashing. Shields and De Santis were fighting on the undercard of the PFL vs Bellator event, promoted by Bellator MMA and the Professional Fighters League.
Persons: Claressa Shields, Kelsey De Santis, “, Shields, Abigail Montes, Cooper Neill, De, Hattan Alsaif, LIV, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, De Santis Organizations: CNN, Saudi Pro League, Saudi, MBS, Fox News, PFL, Bellator, Bellator MMA, Professional Fighters League Locations: Saudi Arabia, De Santis, Saudi
☆ Former MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38
  + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +1 min
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, an MMA light heavyweight fighter who went 23-6 in his career, has died. Bellator MMA announced Johnson’s death on social media on Sunday. A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year. Johnson competed in three weight classes for the UFC and established a reputation as a powerful puncher and a fan favorite for his aggressive, striking-based approach in MMA. Johnson retired in 2017 from the UFC after his second title loss to Cormier, but he returned to competition with Bellator for one bout in 2021 before his health problems worsened.
☆ Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson: American MMA fighter dies at 38 from undisclosed illness
  + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Sammy Mngqosini | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +1 min
CNN —American MMA lightweight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died at the age of 38 from an undisclosed illness, according to Bellator MMA. “It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, Bellator MMA announced on social media on Sunday. After four years away from mixed martial arts, Johnson came out retirement and joined Bellator MMA in 2021. Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympian and MMA fighter paid tribute to Johnson. “For a guy who struck fear into so many peoples heart Anthony Johnson was a caring person.
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