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Cris Cyborg explains that she has no ill will towards Cat Zingano after their Bellator 300 fight, but Zingano disagrees, accusing Cyborg of bullying behavior. Cyborg reveals that Zingano started the animosity by saying bad things about her. Despite the tension, Cyborg dominated the fight, winning by TKO in the first round.
Cat Zingano, a former MMA fighter, testified in favor of a bill in California that would create a pension fund for MMA fighters. Ronda Rousey, who reached out to Zingano about the bill, played a significant role in its development. The bill, known as AB 1136, unanimously passed the California Senate's Committee on Business and Professions and could soon receive a general vote. Zingano, who supports the bill's premise of providing a safety net for fighters, hopes it will lead to better support and treatment for professional athletes in the sport.
Cat Zingano and Daniel James were the only fighters to earn six-figure disclosed paydays at Bellator 293. Zingano earned $100,000 for her win over Leah McCourt, while James earned $50,000 show and $50,000 win bonus for his victory over Marcelo Golm. The disclosed payouts do not include any off-contract bonuses, sponsor payments, or discretionary bonuses.
Bellator 293 took place at Pechanga Resort Casino, featuring Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James in the main event and Leah McCourt vs. Cat Zingano in the co-feature. Other notable fights included Vladimir Tokov's knockout of Lance Gibson Jr. and Archie Colgan's TKO of Justin Montalvo. Full results are listed above.
Bellator 293 will feature a heavyweight bout between Marcelo Golm and Daniel James, and a women's featherweight bout between Leah McCourt and Cat Zingano. The event will take place at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, and will be available for live streaming. The article provides a play-by-play update of the fights, which includes several other bouts in different weight classes.