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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) și Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness.

Ca rezultat, 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, Octombrie. 16 în evenimentul principal al 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. De asemenea, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) și Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) contra Jaleel Willis (15-2).

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) și nr. 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
Liber. Octombrie. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londra, Anglia
Sat. Octombrie. 16 // Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Fenix, AZ
Sat. Octombrie. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscova, Rusia
Liber. Noiembrie. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Amesteca // 3Arenă // Dublin, Irlanda

Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Card de principal:
ARATĂ TIMPUL
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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)
Ușoare Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pană Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Card de preliminară:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | Canalul YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Lumină grea Bout: #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1)
Cocoș Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Lumină grea Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Ușoare Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Mijlocie Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Combaterea pentru greutatea muștelor pentru femei: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Ușoare Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Cocoș Bout: Jaylon Bates (3-0) vs. Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC)
Semimijlocie Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-2)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Cardul poate fi modificat.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com pentru informații suplimentare.
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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 pe octombrie. 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). În plus, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) împotriva Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Octombrie 16 la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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 clasat pe locul 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) în cazul co-principal.

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 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. 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. Luptând din 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.

Hard-hitting Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Cu 13 sale 18 victorii profesionale care vin prin intermediul finisaj, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 sale 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. Șapte. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, CA
Liber. Octombrie. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londra, Anglia
Sat. Octombrie. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Fenix, AZ
Sat. Octombrie. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscova, Rusia
Liber. Noiembrie. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Amesteca // 3Arenă // Dublin, Irlanda

Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Card de principal:
ARATĂ TIMPUL
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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

Card de preliminară:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | Canalul YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Lumină grea Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Cocoș Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Lumină grea Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Ușoare Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Mijlocie Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Combaterea pentru greutatea muștelor pentru femei: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Ușoare Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Cardul poate fi modificat.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com pentru informații suplimentare.

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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. Sub conducerea promotor luptă veteran 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. In Statele Unite, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrație eveniment live, dezvoltare luptător / Relații, achizițiile loc, creare de sponsorizare / dezvoltare, licențiere internațională, marketing, reclamă, publicitate și relații comision. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, acasă la brandurile de divertisment premier din lume care se conectează cu publicul prin intermediul conținut captivant peste televiziune, film, platforme online și mobile.

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™ și Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI comercializeaza si distribuie sportive și evenimente de divertisment de expoziție abonaților pe o bază pay-per-view, prin SHOWTIME PPV®. Pentru mai multe informații, Mergi la 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®la 10 P. M. ET / 7 P. M. PT

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Octombrie 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 clasat pe loculAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) în cazul co-principal.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. 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. În ultimul său excursie, 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. Cu victoria, 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 Rogerio 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, Bolnav. 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 si dincolo, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsCard de principal:

ARATĂ TIMPUL

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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

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

Card de preliminară: 

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

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

*Cardul poate fi modificat.

Vă rugăm să vizitațiBellator.com pentru informații suplimentare.

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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. Sub conducerea promotor luptă veteran 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. In Statele Unite, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrație eveniment live, dezvoltare luptător / Relații, achizițiile loc, creare de sponsorizare / dezvoltare, licențiere internațională, marketing, reclamă, publicitate și relații comision. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, acasă la brandurile de divertisment premier din lume care se conectează cu publicul prin intermediul conținut captivant peste televiziune, film, platforme online și mobile.

DespreARATĂ TIMPUL

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™ și Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI comercializeaza si distribuie sportive și evenimente de divertisment de expoziție abonaților pe o bază pay-per-view, prin SHOWTIME PPV®. Pentru mai multe informații, Mergi lawww.SHO.com. 

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MAI 7 AT 9 P. M. ET / 6 P. M. 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 foracest VineriBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiscard 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 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

În evenimentul principal al serii, 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). În plus față de plafon, 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 "Rumble" Johnson(22-6).

Rounding out main card action is a lightweight grudge match pitting the No. 2 clasat pe loculPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 clasat în greutate sudurăMichael "Venom" Page(18-1) și nr. 6 clasat în greutate sudură 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. De asemenea, Nu Face. 5 clasat în greutate sudurăLogan Storley(11-1) returns againstOmar Hussein (8-2).

Fans will also see the promotion’s bantamweight depth on display, seeing No. 4 clasat pe loculRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 clasat pe loculJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. clasat în greutate“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.

ToateBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. 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 si dincolo, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisCard de principal:

Vineri, Mai 7 – live onARATĂ TIMPUL

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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)

Ușoare 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)

Card de preliminară: 

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

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pană Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) vs.Johnny Soto(3-1)

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

*Cardul poate fi modificat.

Vă rugăm să vizitațiBellator.com pentru informații suplimentare.

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

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Rabble Rousin’ Bogat Bergeron, “Psihic” Tom Padgett și Tony “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: Suedez vin!

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Fotografie de credit: Esther Lin / MMA Lupte
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Într-o țară dată popularizat în Tom Green (l amintesc?) cântec – "Lonely suedeză (Bum Bum Song)” – Campionatul Ultimate Fighting aduce un card de noapte lupta care va aduce, sperăm, mai multă atenție decât un cântec despre fundul unui canadian.

Prima carte FOX a noului an, UFC Fight Night: Suedia, aduce faza națională a FOX peste mări și oferă o privire în America de expansiune de peste mări în curs de desfășurare UFC. Dar spre deosebire de carduri de peste mări anterioare UFC, acesta nu este scurt pe putere stele. Să vedem dacă o clară nu. 1 pretendent la lumina titlu la categoria grea Jon Jones va apărea.

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

Aceasta este o matchup de Absolventii Ultimate Fighter, cu atât băieți venind de pierderi și Corassani să iasă de pe-to-back înapoi pierderi pentru Max Holloway și Dustin Poirier. Corassani a fost, de asemenea, terminat mai devreme, în ambele lupte, în timp ce Sicilia vine de pe o pierdere de depunere. Într-o divizie pană aglomerat, un knock-out sau supunerea victorie ar merge un drum lung spre stimularea oricare dintre stoc acestor tacite. Îmi place să termin Sicilia Corassani și, eventual, da-i actele de mers pe jos, după trei infrangeri consecutive.

Câștigător: Sicilia prin TKO tur-al doilea

Phil "Dl. Minunat "Davis (13-2) vs. Ryan "Darth" Bader (19-4) (Semigrea - 205 lbs.)

Ambele tipii ăștia sunt gata pentru un alt centrare la partea de sus a diviziei grea lumină. Ambele tipii ăștia vin de pe victorii și efectiv cu care se confruntă reciproc în colegiu, când Davis luptat pentru Penn State și Bader luptat pentru statul Arizona. Davis foloseste wrestling lui să înăbușe adversarii și se pisa pe victorii decizie unanimă, în timp ce Bader foloseste lupte său atunci când este necesar, dar, de asemenea, are putere knock-out letale.

Mă aștept Davis a încerca și să obțină această luptă la sol devreme, iar dacă el reușește să cred că pot folosi avantajul său ajunge și atletism pentru a menține Bader jos. Bader trebuie să păstreze această luptă în picioare pentru a avea o șansă, și cred că se va evita tentatia de a răzbuna pierderea lui colegiu de Davis prin implicarea într-un alt meci de wrestling. Îmi place Bader să aterizeze mai multe fotografii și înscrie o victorie supărat.

Câștigător: Bader prin decizie unanimă

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

Henderson se întoarce la categoria mijlocie, după o centrare cea mai mare parte rău augur-la categoria grea lumină, inclusiv fiind aruncat în jurul ca o papusa de carpa si prezentat de Daniel Cormier în ultimul său luptă. Pur și simplu pune, dacă Henderson nu poate ateriza brevetat "H-Bomb" mâna dreaptă pentru un knock-out, e ușor sensibile pentru a învinge.

Cred că războaiele de ani salvat de sunt în cele din urmă prins la Henderson. El va merge în jos ca unul dintre cei mai mari luptători vreodată să nu dețină un titlu UFC, dar el pur și simplu nu poate ține pasul cu elita sportului mai. El va pleca singur deschide atunci când doresc să renunțe la H-bomba, și Mousasi va profita.

Câștigător: Mousasi de depunere a treia rundă-

Alexander "Mauler" Gustafsson (16-2) vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (18-4) (Semigrea - 205 lbs.)

Câștigătorul acestei lupte va primi următoarea lovitură la campion de categorie grea lumina Jon Jones, și ar reprezenta o revansa pentru Gustafsson. El a luat Jones aproape de a învinge decât oricine altcineva are în timpul epic lor 2013 matchup. În funcție de cine întreba, unii oameni cred că suedezul a câștigat de fapt că luptă.

Johnson este ascendent rapid pe scara 205 de kilograme după lovirea Antonio Rogerio Nogueira și a marcat o victorie supărat pe Phil Davis pentru a începe urcare său. Johnson are, de asemenea, puterea de knock-out devastatoare și dacă el a terenurilor o astfel de lovitură pe Gustafsson, rutier suedezul a răscumpărare este deraiat. Dar cred că Gustafsson juca avantajul său o mică (care este aproape identic cu Jones) pentru a menține Johnson la necaz și de a face Johnson merge un complet de cinci runde.

Izbitoare Gustafsson în divizia 205 de lire este al doilea nici unul, și îmi place să-l la suficient de cei teren pentru a asigura o revansa cu Jones in cursul acestui an.

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