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Dublin –BELLATOR 291 sawYaroslav Amosov (27-0) mark his return to the BELLATOR cage in perfect fashion, as he unified the BELLATOR Welterweight World Title with a victory overLogan Storley. 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.
I roto i te hui tahi-matuaJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedPedro Carvalhoki te wikitoria whakatau loto. ‘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, Mahuru 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3Arenai roto i te Dublin. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, March 10 hokiBELLATOR 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonat theSAP Center San Jose, Pērā i. The card airs in the U.S. on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 291 MAIN CARD RESULTS:
(C) Yaroslav Amosov(27-0) patua #1-Logan Storley(14-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (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. Na, Akaanga ahau. 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, toku hoa; 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]. O te akoranga [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. Te ia [Logan Storley] 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, engari au e ahau rite [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. A, no te tira tatou, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”
#5-Jeremy Kennedy(19-3) patua #3-Pedro Carvalho(13-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (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, Whakaaro ahau. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [tikanga] 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, Ko ahau ia i rite, ‘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. Sanchez, 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, Ko ahau ia i rite: 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. Kia a rave i te reira. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”
Bryce Logan(12-8) patua #10-Peter Queally(12-8) mā TKO (nifó) i 2:32 o te a tawhio noa e rua
#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) patuaJanay Harding(6-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (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, i te mea nui. I put on a clinic. I knew she was a striker, so I showed in there what I’ve done for the last 12 weeks. All is good.”
On a Potential Rematch with Cris Cyborg: “That’s two great wins, and I put on a show both times. Ahau rite. E hiahia ana ahau [Cris] ‘Cyborg’ in Dublin. That’s what I want. Fight the best in Ireland, Sinead Kavanagh. I’ve been well-prepared for Cris ‘Cyborg.’ I won’t rush into things. I’ll be ready.”
“I got a good 15 meneti [i roto i te] i reira. 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.”
Ciaran Clarke(7-0) patuaLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (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. Titiro, 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, Hōngongoi. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 rauna. 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, Ite ahau. 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.”
KĀRI PRELIMINARY:
#9-Karl Moore(11-2) patuaMaciej Różański(14-4) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) patuaCharlie Ward(10-6) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) patuaGokhan Saricam(8-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) patuaAndy Manzolo(26-7) via TKO at 3:12 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Brian Moore(16-9) patuaLuca Iovine(18-9) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Richie Smullen (10-2-1) patuaPiotr Niedzielski(17-5) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Darragh Kelly(3-0) patuaDorval Jordan(2-3) mā TKO (nifó) i 1:58 o te a tawhio noa e toru
Asaël Adjoudj(5-1) patuaLiam McCracken(3-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Khasan Magomedsharipov(8-0) patua Rafael Hudson(7-5) via TKO at 4:40 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Jena Bishop(5-0) patuaElina Kallionidou(9-5) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kenny Mokhonoana(5-0) patuaCraig McIntosh(3-5) mā TKO (tuke) i 3:13 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Dmytrii Hrytsenko(8-0) patuaDaniele Scatizzi (12-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Steven Hill(7-0) patuaJoel Kouadja(7-10)mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 2:03 o te a tawhio noa e rua
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Updated Schedule of BELLATOR Events
Free. March 10 // BELLATOR 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Pērā i
Free. March 31 // BELLATOR 293: Golm vs. James // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, Pērā i
Free. April 21 // BELLATOR 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii
Ho. April 22 // BELLATOR 295: Stos vs. Mix // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii
Free. Kia 12 // BELLATOR 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards // Accor Arena // Paris, France
Ho. E whitu. 23 // BELLATOR Dublin// 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland