Bellator MMA

The Interview with Bellator’s Taylor Turner

November 8, 2021 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

I interviewed Bellator women’s bantamweight Taylor Turner as she takes on Valerie Loureda at Bellator 271 this Friday. Turner talks about getting ready for this fight, recently receiving her Brown Belt in BJJ, balancing home and work life and the mental aspect of fighting.

The Interview with Bellator’s Jaleel Willis

October 15, 2021 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Ahead of his fight tonight in Phoenix at Bellator 268 I speak with Jaleel Willis. He fights Mukhamed Berhamov in the prelims of the event. Willis talks about Memphis MMA, the Grizzlies and his skill in NBA2K.

The Interview with Bellator’s Maria Henderson

October 11, 2021 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

As she embarks on her second amateur fight on Friday, I speak with Maria Henderson. The wife of Bellator’s Benson Henderson, she discusses how they balance life, work and kids. Also, they will be fighting on the same card this Friday night in Phoenix.

The Interview with Bellator’s Nieman Gracie

September 16, 2021 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

As he prepares for his co-main event with Mark Lemminger, Gracie chats with me up preparation, surfing and his wish to fight again this year.

The Interview with Bellator’s George Karakhanyan

September 13, 2021 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

MPO had the opportunity to speak with Bellator’s George Karakhanyan as he steps in on a late-notice fight against lightweight Saul Rogers. He talks about training and getting ready for this fight Saturday, September 18th from San Jose.