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Dublin –Bellator 291 sawЯраслаў Амосаў (27-0) mark his return to the BELLATOR cage in perfect fashion, as he unified the BELLATOR Welterweight World Title with a victory overЛоган Сторлі. Amosov also continues to boast the longest active win streak in MMA, adding to his record for the first time since returning to Ukraine to defend his country in 2022.
У са-галоўную падзеюJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedПэдра Карвальоз аднагалосным рашэннем перамогу. ‘JBC’ will be hoping to move closer to a title shot as he continues to climb the featherweight rankings following his statement victory in the Irish capital.
BELLATOR announced its return to the ‘Emerald Isle’ will come on Saturday, Верасня 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3Арэнау Дубліне. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, Сакавіка 10 дляBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonat theSAP Center San Jose, ТАКОЙ ЯК. The card airs in the U.S. on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
БЕЛАТАР ММА 291 MAIN CARD RESULTS:
(C) Яраслаў Амосаў(27-0) пераможаны #1-Логан Сторлі(14-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Amosov quotes:“I feel very good because I waited for this for a long time. I train hard training, and I feel a lot of motivation and responsibility. Зараз, Я адпачываю. I’ll relax after the fight, and I’m happy because I think I gave my country a good day. It’s the first time I’ve had big support in the cage. In America, I’ve had support, but not like today. Many Ukrainian flags, many Ukrainian people. My uncle, мае сябры; I see many people. It was a big support, and it gave me very good energy.”
On His Message to the People of Ukraine: “Thank you for my country, thank you for my army and the fans. It was for my country. Today I think it is a very good day for my country. To hold two gold belts.”
On If He’s the Best Welterweight on the Planet: “I think yes, [that was my best performance]. Вядома [I think I’m the best welterweight in the world]. I am here. If a UFC champion wants to fight, come to BELLATOR. Scott Coker will give the contract, and we’ll make the fight.”
On His First Match with Logan Storley: “Before this fight, I said this fight was different. I have many kilograms that I cut for my first match with Logan [Storley]. Now I had a very good camp and recovery as well as different training. Every day I train hard and become better. I have the best team with me. Ён [Логан Сторлі] a very good fighter, and I knew this. All people who enter the cage are strong, so if you go in the cage, you’re a high-level fighter. It’s not a surprise to me, але я гатовы [for everything]."
On Training with BELLATOR Middleweight World Champion Johnny Eblen: “He’s my friend [Johnny Eblen]. I train with him every time, he’s very high level. He’s a very good fighter and a real champion. Калі мы шпата, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”
#5-Jeremy Kennedy(19-3) пераможаны #3-Пэдра Карвальо(13-7) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kennedy quotes: “I’m happy with the win, regardless. I would’ve liked to get the finish, but there’s a lot of circumstances whenever you travel across the world. I’m just ready for the next one. It was my rehydration, Я думаю. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [звычайна] much better than that. He had a tight squeeze right at the beginning but he jumped for it too early but I think I am the best grappler in the division. He had a little bit of a squeeze but it ultimately got me the takedown. I wanted to really hurt him with some hands, but he’s a pressure fighter. I thought I could sit him down, but as soon as I got ahold of him, Я быў, як, ‘This is my path to victory.’”
On Fighting for the Title Next: “I believe so, I don’t know who else is there for me to fight. Three wins in a row. Санчэс, Pico, and Carvalho and they have all been dominant victories.. I’ve been all around the world; it’s a cool way to see the world. In a perfect world, I get to fight somewhere in the United States, but I’d fight ‘Pitbull’ in a WalMart. I’m coming. I’ve been on his heels the whole time. When I was fighting Borics and I was fighting Pico, Я быў, як: I can’t wait to get the opportunity to fight him. Now there’s talk of him going down to 135; he’s probably calling his nutritionist right now because he doesn’t want this fight. Давай зробім гэта. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”
Брайс Логан(12-8) пераможаны #10-Пітэр Куэлі(12-8) тэхнічным накаўтам (ўдары) на 2:32 два туры
#3-Шынэд Кавана(9-5) пераможаныДжанай Хардзінг(6-7) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kavanagh quotes: “I feel good. It feels good to get back in there. It was a nice win. I went and put on a show, and that’s all I needed to do. I kept in one piece; I can go again soon, які з'яўляецца вялікім. I put on a clinic. I knew she was a striker, so I showed in there what I’ve done for the last 12 тыдняў. All is good.”
On a Potential Rematch with Cris Cyborg: “That’s two great wins, and I put on a show both times. Я гатовы. Мне трэба [Cris] ‘Cyborg’ in Dublin. That’s what I want. Fight the best in Ireland, Шынэд Кавана. I’ve been well-prepared for Cris ‘Cyborg.’ I won’t rush into things. I’ll be ready.”
“I got a good 15 хвілін [у] там. Good strikes. My power was there. I do want ‘Cyborg’ here. I want her in Dublin. But that’s in September, that’s too long. I want another one and then ‘Cyborg.’”
On Rectifying the Outcome from First Harding Fight: “It feels good; I got me win back. It’ll be on my record forever. I did win, and I am better.”
Кіаран Кларк(7-0) пераможаныLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Clarke quotes: "It was a clean performance. I obviously would’ve liked the finish. [Opponent Leonardos Sinis has] fought at welterweight and lightweight before; he’s a big lad.”
On his Opponent’s Size Advantage, Weight Miss: “I thought he was a good actor. Глядзець, I didn’t think that mattered at all because I knew I was giving up a few kilos anyways. It was a catchweight and he missed weight. I knew he was coming big.”
On What He Wants Next: “Two Dublin shows every year. Get better for the next one, end of June, Ліпеня. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 раўндаў. 7-0. I think that’s right up there with the win streaks in the company. It’s a bit gray with BELLATOR; the rankings are solid, then it’s gray underneath that. People are mentioning the rankings — I’m trying to gradually get to that point. If they offer it, I’ll accept it because that’s just who I am, but as long as it makes sense and its progression. I’m here in BELLATOR; whatever they say I’m worthy of.”
On a Potential Matchup with Khasan Magomedsharipov: “I think we match up well and like said I will fight anyone. They’re all getting behind me: the whole town, the whole country, Я адчуваю сябе. They’re bringing buses up. I really feel like a winner already. I’ve brought the whole town here. People talk. That buzz in the town, everyone gets behind me. It’s unreal.”
ПАПЯРЭДНЯЯ CARD:
#9-Karl Moore(11-2) пераможаныMaciej Różański(14-4) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) пераможаныЧарлі Уорд(10-6) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) пераможаныГохан Сарыкам(8-2) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) пераможаныAndy Manzolo(26-7) праз TKO at 3:12 першага раўнда
Браян Мур(16-9) пераможаныLuca Iovine(18-9) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Richie Smullen (10-2-1) пераможаныPiotr Niedzielski(17-5) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Дарра Кэлі(3-0) пераможаныDorval Jordan(2-3) тэхнічным накаўтам (ўдары) на 1:58 тры раўнда з
Asaël Adjoudj(5-1) пераможаныLiam McCracken(3-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Khasan Magomedsharipov(8-0) пераможаны Rafael Hudson(7-5) праз TKO at 4:40 першага раўнда
Jena Bishop(5-0) пераможаныЭліна Каліёнідава(9-5) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kenny Mokhonoana(5-0) пераможаныCraig McIntosh(3-5) тэхнічным накаўтам (локці) на 3:13 першага раўнда
Dmytrii Hrytsenko(8-0) пераможаныDaniele Scatizzi (12-7) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Steven Hill(7-0) пераможаныJoel Kouadja(7-10)з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 2:03 два туры
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Updated Schedule of BELLATOR Events
Бясплатна. Сакавіка 10 // Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // Цэнтр SAP // Сан - Хасэ, ТАКОЙ ЯК
Бясплатна. Сакавіка 31 // Bellator 293: Golm vs. Джэймс // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, ТАКОЙ ЯК
Бясплатна. Красавіка 21 // Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Гаваі
Субота. Красавіка 22 // Bellator 295: Stos vs. Змяшаць // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Гаваі
Бясплатна. Мая 12 // Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Эдвардс // Accor Arena // Paris, Францыя
Субота. Сем. 23 // BELLATOR Dublin// 3Арэна // Дублін, Ірландыя