ST. LOUIS -(Bulan Juni 24, 2016) – In a highly-competitive heavyweight main event at“Bellator: Dynamite 2,” “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) edged out Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) with a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) pada hari Jumat night inside Scottrade Center during an event that aired LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.
Dengan kemenangan tersebut, “Rampage” extends his current winning streak to five, proving once again why he is one of the most dangerous athletes on Bellator MMA’s roster. Jackson also improves his promotional mark to an undefeated 4-0, with multiple wins coming via first round knockout.
Setelah pertarungan, “Mengamuk” made it clear he intends on returning to action sooner, daripada nanti. “I’m going to go home to Orange County, take a little vacation, then come back bigger and better than ever,” Rampage said.
Michael Chandler Claims Bellator MMA Lightweight Belt With Explosive Knockout win Over Patricky ‘Pitbull’
Missouri’s own “Iron” Michael Chandler (15-3) gave his hometown fans exactly what they came for, reclaiming the vacant lightweight belt with a ferocious first-round knockout punch. The new 155-pound kingpin finished Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) baru saja 2:14 into the evening’s co-main event, giving him six total knockouts during his seven-year professional career. The loss is the eighth of “Pitbull’s” illustrious career and puts an abrupt end to his recent string of two consecutive victories. Setelah menang, Chandler stuck a backflip in the center of the cage as St. Louis Cardinal’s legend Ozzie Smith looked on, emulating the famous celebration Smith made famous during his MLB career.
Kevin Ross Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Justin Houghton
In a featherweight kickboxing bout, Kevin Ross (32-9) took care of business with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) lebih Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed “The Soul Assassin,” Ross was able to land 86% of his shots over the course of the fight, thoroughly dominating Houghton and tacking on another victory to an already historic 11-year career. Ross now remains undefeated under the Bellator Kickboxing banner, building upon his victory at “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.”
MacFarlane Displays Phenomenal Ground Game En Route to Submission win Over Ruth
In the second MMA battle of the evening, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) was able to continue her rapid ascension to the top of the women’s flyweight division and remain undefeated with an impressive rear-naked choke submission over Rebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane’s remarkable ground game and jiu-jitsu skill set was on full display tonight, forcing the veteran Ruth to tap out three minutes into the second round. For Ruth, the loss is just the second of her career and first since 2014. The win is “The Ilimanator’s” third since joining the promotion and is her first submission victory of the rear-naked choke variety.
Gloria Peritore Takes Split Decision Victory From Denise Kielholtz
In the opening kickboxing bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) was able to edge out Denise Kielholtz (44-3), taking home a split decision victory. It was an even battle from start to finish, but in the end it was the judges’ scorecards that read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of the Italian. The loss is just the third of Kielholtz’s career and left the Dutch powerhouse completely speechless in the center of the ring. For the 27-year-old Peritore, the win gives her 11 since making her professional debut only two years ago.
Matt Mitrione Ignites Full House in Opening Bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2”
Matt Mitrione (10-5) was able to absorb an early blow from Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) baru saja 20 seconds into round one and answered with a flash of brilliance 3:22 into the opening frame. The come-from-behind knockout victory is the ninth of that variety and tenth of Mitrione’s career. “Meathead” proved his ability to outlast yet another opponent in what will surely go down as one of the greatest Bellator MMA debuts of all time. Saat Ini, Mitrione sets his sights on returning to the cage as quickly as possible, with the goal of winning Bellator gold on his mind.
Hasil Card awal:
Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) dikalahkan Jordan Dowdy (3-2) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 4:59 dari ronde pertama
Justin Lawrence (9-3) dikalahkan Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via knockout at 2:11 putaran dua
Tentang Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA adalah organisasi Martial Arts terkemuka Mixed menampilkan banyak pejuang terbaik di dunia. Di bawah arahan veteran melawan promotor Scott Coker, Bellator tersedia untuk hampir 400 juta rumah di seluruh dunia di lebih dari 120 negara. Di Amerika Serikat, Bellator dapat dilihat pada Spike, pemimpin televisi MMA. Bellator MMA terdiri dari tim eksekutif yang mencakup profesional industri atas produksi televisi, Acara orkestrasi hidup, pengembangan pesawat tempur / hubungan, pengadaan venue, penciptaan sponsor / pengembangan, lisensi internasional, pemasaran, pengiklanan, publisitas dan komisi hubungan. Bellator berbasis di Santa Monica, California dan dimiliki oleh raksasa hiburan Viacom, rumah untuk merek hiburan terkemuka di dunia yang terhubung dengan khalayak melalui konten yang menarik di televisi, film, platform online dan mobile.
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Tentang Scottrade Center:
Scottrade Center adalah kontemporer, 12-kaca cerita dan struktur beton yang terletak di jantung pusat kota St. Louis. Rumah dari St. Louis Blues Hockey Klub, Scottrade Center juga dilengkapi berbagai macam program arena, termasuk konser, es menunjukkan, menunjukkan keluarga dan acara olahraga lainnya. Scottrade Center secara konsisten peringkat oleh Pollstar Magazine sebagai salah satu arena terlaris di negeri ini.