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Julius Anglickas Gets Chance of a Lifetime as the Grand Prix Alternate Replaces ‘Rumble’ Johnson in BELLATOR 268 Main Event Against World Champion Vadim Nemkov on Oct. 16

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LOS ANGELES – A previously announced BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship bout between Vadim Nemkov (14-2) dan Anthony "gemuruh" Johnson has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness.

Akibatnya, official BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix alternate Julius Anglickas (10-1) has been called upon to fill-in for Johnson in the semifinal bout and will now challenge defending champion Nemkov on Saturday, Oktober. 16 sekiranya utama BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

After earning the distinction of alternate in BELLATOR MMA’s Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix following a victory over Gregory Milliard at BELLATOR 257, the 30-year-old Lithuanian will now have the golden opportunity to showcase his skills on MMA’s biggest stage, win BELLATOR gold and move to the grand prix finals. Anglickas’ original opponent No. 10 ranked light heavyweight Karl Albrektsson (12-3) will now meet Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1) during the preliminary card. Juga, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) dan Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) berbanding Jaleel Willis (15-2).

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT. The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) dan Tiada. 2 ranked 205-pounder Corey Anderson (15-5)

Undefeated since joining forces with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2019, the Anglickas has emerged as the No. 5 ranked fighter in the promotion’s stacked 205-pound weight class. Holding a professional record of 10-1 and currently sporting a nine-fight winning streak that began in 2016, the 30-year-old powerhouse is now in the running for the million-dollar grand prix prize. Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov most recently went five hard rounds with former champion Phil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events
Percuma. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Rusia
Percuma. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Kad Utama:
Showtime
10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #5-Julius Anglickas (10-1)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Ringan Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Bulu Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Kad Awal:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT

Light Heavyweight Bout: #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1)
Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Ringan Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Ringan Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (3-0) vs. Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC)
Welterweight Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-2)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 pada Oktober. 16

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LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 ranked lightweight Benson Henderson (28-10) squares up against Brent Primus (10-2). Di samping itu, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) terhadap Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Oktober 16 di 10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT.

Both semifinal matchups for the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 kedudukan Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) sekiranya bersama utama yang.

Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT.

Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion Brent Primus in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.

Keras memukul Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Dengan 13 dia 18 kemenangan profesional yang datang dengan cara penamat, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 dia 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat. Tujuh. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, SEPERTI
Percuma. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Rusia
Percuma. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Kad Utama:
Showtime
10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "gemuruh" Johnson (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Ringan Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Bulu Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Kad Awal:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT

Light Heavyweight Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Ringan Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Ringan Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layari Bellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Di bawah arahan veteran perjuangan penganjur Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Di Amerika Syarikat, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, teknik mengarang musik acara langsung, pembangunan pejuang / hubungan, perolehan tempat, penciptaan penajaan / pembangunan, pelesenan antarabangsa, pemasaran, pengiklanan, publisiti dan komisen hubungan. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, rumah untuk jenama hiburan utama di dunia yang menghubungkan dengan penonton melalui kandungan yang menarik di televisyen, gambar bergerak, platform dalam talian dan mudah alih.

About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ dan Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI memasarkan dan mengedarkan sukan dan acara hiburan untuk pameran kepada pelanggan secara bayaran untuk ditonton melalui Showtime PPV®. Untuk maklumat lanjut, pergi ke www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Resumes With Semifinals at Footprint Center in Phoenix October 16

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Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov Set To Defend Title Against ‘Rumble’ Johnson, While Ryan Bader Goes Toe-To-Toe With Corey Anderson Live on SHOWTIME®di 10 Kepala kantor pos. ET / 7 kepala kantor pos. PT

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Oktober 16, when both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix take place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight kingpinVadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 kedudukanAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) sekiranya bersama utama yang.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT. The preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT. Additional bouts and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov looks to remain BELLATOR 205-pound champion on September 25, further cementing his status as the best light heavyweight fighter on the planet. Dalam perlumbaan yang terakhir, Nemkov went five hard rounds with former championPhil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Should Nemkov defend his belt again and move on to the grand prix final, between Davis—a wrestler by trade—and the power-punching “Rumble,” Nemkov will have showcased his full repertoire as a mixed martial artist in the tournament. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.

“Rumble” Johnsonmade his BELLATOR MMA debut in the opening round of the grand prix, engaging in a back-and-forth affair with Jose Augusto before notching another signature “Rumble” knockout in the second round. Dengan kemenangan itu, the 37-year-old made it clear his time away from the sport has not slowed him down, and with wins over the likes of Glover Teixeira, Alexander Gustafsson, Phil Davis and current BELLATOR heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, “Rumble” remains one of the most imposing forces in the entire sport.

A winner in eight of his last ten bouts, Arizona State University’s “Darth” Bader will have a home game as he looks to keep the ball rolling when he steps into the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time, on the road to re-capturing the 205-pound belt he once held. Bader—despite his participation in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix—remains the BELLATOR Heavyweight Champion, a title he plans on unifying with the interim-champValentin Moldavksy following the conclusion of the 205-pound tournament. Bader’s storied career has earned him the moniker of a legend slayer, with wins over all-time greats likeFedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rogério Nogueira, Rashad Evans, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Corey Anderson has made an excellent impression since his arrival in BELLATOR, reeling off two dominant victories over the likes of veteranMelvin Manhoefand former ACA ChampionDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, both ending via TKO. The Rockton, Ill. product came to the promotion boasting an already impressive resumé, previously triumphing over Johnny Walker, Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz amongst others. Anderson’s fight with Bader, his third under the BELLATOR banner, will be his first with the promotion while fans are in attendance.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 dan seterusnya, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsKad Utama:

Showtime

10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "gemuruh" Johnson(25-0)

Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)

Kad Awal: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layariBellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

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About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Di bawah arahan veteran perjuangan penganjur Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Di Amerika Syarikat, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, teknik mengarang musik acara langsung, pembangunan pejuang / hubungan, perolehan tempat, penciptaan penajaan / pembangunan, pelesenan antarabangsa, pemasaran, pengiklanan, publisiti dan komisen hubungan. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, rumah untuk jenama hiburan utama di dunia yang menghubungkan dengan penonton melalui kandungan yang menarik di televisyen, gambar bergerak, platform dalam talian dan mudah alih.

MengenaiShowtime

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ dan Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI memasarkan dan mengedarkan sukan dan acara hiburan untuk pameran kepada pelanggan secara bayaran untuk ditonton melalui Showtime PPV®. Untuk maklumat lanjut, pergi kewww.SHO.com. 

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MEI 7 AT 9 Kepala kantor pos. ET / 6 kepala kantor pos. PT

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LATE CHANGE SHIFTS BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – JOSE ‘GUGU’ AUGUSTO NOW FACES ANTHONY “RUMBLE” JOHNSON IN QUARTERFINAL

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full slate of fights forini JumaatBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskad inside the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the first of two being held in May, and kicks off an exciting month of fights on SHOWTIME with the action set to begin live at9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT.

Sekiranya utama pada malam itu, Juan “The Spaniard” Archuleta (25-2) puts his BELLATOR Bantamweight World Title on the line for the first time against No. 1 ranked 135-pounderSergio “SP” Pettis (20-5). Selain itu yg terkenal, three other main card bouts are confirmed, with the co-main event featuring a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal bout with Team Pitbull productJose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC) stepping up on a week’s notice to fight a debutingAnthony "gemuruh" Johnson(22-6).

Rounding out main card action is a lightweight grudge match pitting the No. 2 kedudukanPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "racun" Page(18-1) dan Tiada. 6 ranked welterweight Derek Anderson(17-3-1), a fight that has been booked twice previously, but was derailed due to injuries.

The preliminary card consists of eight fights and is stacked throughout, featuring former 185-pound championRafael Carvalho(16-5) stepping in on less than a week’s notice to welcomeLorenz Larkin(22-7) to the BELLATOR middleweight division. Juga, Adakah Tidak. 5 ranked welterweightLogan Storley(11-1) returns againstOmar Hussein (8-2).

Fans will also see the promotion’s bantamweight depth on display, seeing No. 4 kedudukanRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 kedudukanJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. ranked bantamweight“Patchy” Mix (13-1), Erik “Goyito” Perez (19-8), and the always-gameHenry Corrales(18-5), who moves to bantamweight for the first time in his BELLATOR career.

SemuaBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 petang. ET/2:30 petang. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 dan seterusnya, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisKad Utama:

Jumaat, Mei 7 – live onShowtime

9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT

Bantamweight Title Bout: c-Juan Archuleta (25-2) vs. #1-Sergio Pettis(20-5)

Light Heavyweight WGP Quarterfinal Bout: Anthony Johnson(22-6) vs. Jose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC)

Ringan Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) vs.Peter Queally (12-5-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Bout: #2-Michael Page(18-1) vs. #6-Derek Anderson(17-3, 1 NC)

Kad Awal: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

5:30 petang. ET/2:30 petang. PT

Bantamweight Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots (15-1)

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin(22-7, 1 NC) vs.Rafael Carvalho (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) vs.Albert Morales(10-6-1)

Welterweight Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) vs.Omar Hussein(8-2)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) vs.Daniel Madrid(18-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) vs.Johnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

Bulu Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) vs.Johnny soto(3-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) vs.Blaine Shutt(8-4)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layariBellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

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FNU Combat Sukan Show: Johnson vs. Reis Preview, The Undertaker Retires, NASCAR Fights

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Rabble Rousin’ Kaya Bergeron, “Psikik” Tom Padgett dan Tony “The Tornado” Penecale discuss the news and events of the last two weeks in combat sports. From Rampage Jackson’s rough final fight in Bellator to Chris Weidman’s controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi we cover all the major MMA happenings. We also discuss the upcoming week’s boxing schedule and look back at some events in boxing from the last two weeks. We wrap up with a discussion about NASCAR and Bellator taking advantage of their common partnership with Monster energy drink. The two sports giants announced recently that Bellator will host fight cards at future racing events.

 

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UFC Fight Night: The Sweden Adakah Bakal!

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Di negeri yang pernah dipopularkan dalam Tom Green (ingat dia?) lagu – "Lonely Sweden (The Bum Bum Song)” – Kejohanan Pertempuran Ultimate membawa kad Malam Fight yang diharapkan akan membawa perhatian lebih daripada sebuah lagu tentang keldai yang Kanada.

Kad FOX pertama tahun baru, UFC Fight Night: Sweden, membawa peringkat kebangsaan FOX luar negara dan memberikan Amerika sekilas ke pengembangan berterusan UFC di luar negara. Tetapi tidak seperti sebelumnya kad luar negara UFC, satu ini tidak kekurangan kuasa bintang. Mari kita lihat jika yang jelas-potong tidak. 1 pesaing untuk gelaran heavyweight cahaya Jon Jones 'akan muncul.

Akira Corassani (16-4-1) vs. Sam Sicilia (13-5) (Bulu - 145 lbs.)

Ini adalah matchup The Ultimate Fighter alumni, dengan kedua-dua lelaki datang dari kerugian dan Corassani datang dari belakang-ke-belakang kerugian kepada Max Holloway dan Dustin Poirier. Corassani ini turut selesai awal dalam pergaduhan, manakala Sicilia adalah datang dari kerugian penyerahan. Dalam satu bahagian kelas bulu sesak, yang kalah mati atau penyerahan kemenangan akan pergi jauh ke arah meningkatkan sama ada stok ini puan-puan. Saya suka Sicilia untuk menyelesaikan Corassani dan mungkin memberi kertas berjalan kaki selepas tiga kekalahan berturut-turut.

Pemenang: Sicilia oleh TKO pusingan kedua

Phil "Encik. Wonderful "Davis (13-2) vs. Ryan "Darth" Bader (19-4) (Light Heavyweight - 205 lbs.)

Kedua-dua lelaki ini bersedia untuk jangka satu lagi di bahagian atas bahagian kelas berat ringan. Kedua-dua lelaki ini datang dari kemenangan dan sebenarnya berhadapan satu sama lain di kolej apabila Davis bergulat untuk Penn Negeri dan Bader bergulat untuk Negeri Arizona. Davis menggunakan gusti beliau untuk memadamkan lawan dan menggilas kemenangan keputusan sebulat suara, manakala Bader menggunakan gusti apabila perlu tetapi juga mempunyai kuasa kalah mati maut.

Saya menjangkakan Davis untuk cuba mendapatkan perjuangan ini ke tanah awal, dan jika dia berjaya saya fikir dia boleh menggunakan kelebihan jangkauannya dan athleticism untuk menjaga Bader turun. Bader mesti menyimpan perjuangan ini ada mempunyai peluang yang, dan saya fikir dia akan mengelakkan godaan untuk membalas dendam kehilangan kolej untuk Davis dengan melibatkan diri dalam satu lagi perlawanan gusti. Saya suka Bader dengan tanah lebih pukulan dan skor kemenangan kecewa.

Pemenang: Bader dengan keputusan sebulat suara

Dan "Hendo" Henderson (30-12) vs. Gegard Mousasi (35-5-2) (Middleweight - 185 lbs.)

Henderson kembali ke middleweight selepas jangka kebanyakannya malang di kelas berat ringan, termasuk dilambung sekitar seperti anak patung kain buruk dan diserahkan oleh Daniel Cormier dalam perjuangan terakhir. Ringkasnya, jika Henderson tidak boleh mendarat dipatenkan "H-Bomb" tangan kanannya untuk kalah mati ', dia mudah terdedah untuk mengalahkan.

Saya fikir perang-perang tahun lalu akhirnya menangkap sehingga Henderson. Beliau akan turun sebagai salah satu pejuang yang pernah tidak tahan tajuk UFC, tetapi dia hanya tidak boleh bersaing dengan elit sukan lagi. Beliau akan meninggalkan dirinya membuka apabila mahu menggugurkan H-Bomb, dan Mousasi akan mengambil kesempatan.

Pemenang: Mousasi oleh penyerahan pusingan ketiga

Alexander "The peninju" Gustafsson (16-2) vs. Anthony "gemuruh" Johnson (18-4) (Light Heavyweight - 205 lbs.)

Pemenang perjuangan ini akan menerima pukulan berikutnya pada cahaya juara heavyweight Jon Jones, dan ia akan mewakili rematch untuk Gustafsson. Beliau mengambil Jones lebih dekat untuk mengalahkan daripada orang lain mempunyai dalam epik mereka 2013 matchup. Bergantung kepada yang meminta, sesetengah orang fikir Sweden sebenarnya memenangi perjuangan yang.

Johnson cepat naik tangga 205-paun selepas mengetuk keluar Antonio Rogério Nogueira dan menjaringkan kemenangan sedih atas Phil Davis untuk memulakan pendakian beliau. Johnson juga mempunyai kuasa kalah mati yang amat buruk dan jika dia tanah satu pukulan itu pada Gustafsson, jalan Sweden untuk penebusan tergelincir. Tetapi saya fikir Gustafsson menggunakan kelebihan jangkauannya (yang hampir sama dengan Jones) untuk menjaga Johnson di teluk dan membuat Johnson pergi penuh lima pusingan.

Menarik Gustafsson dalam bahagian 205-paun yang tiada tandingannya, dan saya suka dia dari orang-orang yang cukup tanah untuk mengamankan perlawanan semula dengan Jones pada akhir tahun ini.

Pemenang: Gustafsson dengan keputusan sebulat suara

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