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

Ako výsledok, 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, Október. 16 V hlavnej udalosti 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. Tiež, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) a Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) versus 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) a č. 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
Zadarmo. Október. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londýn, Anglicko
Sat. Október. 16 // Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Fénix, AZ
Sat. Október. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusko
Zadarmo. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Aréna // Dublin, Írsko

Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Hlavné Card:
SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m.. PT

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

Predbežné Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Športový kanál YouTube | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m.. PT

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

*Karta s výhradou zmeny.

Prosím, navštívte Bellator.com Ďalšie informácie.
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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 dňa X. 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). Okrem toho, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) proti Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Október 16 na 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 zaradil 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) v čo-hlavné udalosti.

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. 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.

Hard-biť Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. S 13 z jeho 18 profesionálne víťazstvo prichádza v podobe úpravy, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 z jeho 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. Sedem. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, AKO
Zadarmo. Október. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londýn, Anglicko
Sat. Október. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Fénix, AZ
Sat. Október. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusko
Zadarmo. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Aréna // Dublin, Írsko

Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Hlavné Card:
SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m.. PT

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

Predbežné Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Športový kanál YouTube | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m.. PT

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

*Karta s výhradou zmeny.

Prosím, navštívte Bellator.com Ďalšie informácie.

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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. Pod vedením skúseného boj promótorom 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. V Spojených štátoch, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, živé inštrumentácie udalosť, rozvoj bojovník / vzťahy, miesto zadávania verejných zákaziek, Vytváranie sponzorstvo / vývoj, medzinárodná licencií, marketing, reklama, propagácie a provízie vzťahy. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, domovom popredných svetových značiek, zábavy, ktoré sa pripájajú s divákmi prostredníctvom zaujímavý obsah cez televíziu, film, on-line a mobilné platformy.

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™ a Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI predáva a distribuuje športové a zábavné podujatia na výstavu pre predplatiteľov na základe prostredníctvom SHOWTIME PPV pay-per-view®. Pre viac informácií, prejsť na 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®na 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, Október 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 zaradilAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) v čo-hlavné udalosti.

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. V jeho posledný výlet, 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. S víťazstvom, 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, Chorý. 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 a za, 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 SemifinalsHlavné Card:

SHOWTIME

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)

Predbežné Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Športový kanál YouTube | Pluto TV

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

*Karta s výhradou zmeny.

Prosím, navštívteBellator.com Ďalšie informácie.

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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. Pod vedením skúseného boj promótorom 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. V Spojených štátoch, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, živé inštrumentácie udalosť, rozvoj bojovník / vzťahy, miesto zadávania verejných zákaziek, Vytváranie sponzorstvo / vývoj, medzinárodná licencií, marketing, reklama, propagácie a provízie vzťahy. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, domovom popredných svetových značiek, zábavy, ktoré sa pripájajú s divákmi prostredníctvom zaujímavý obsah cez televíziu, film, on-line a mobilné platformy.

OSHOWTIME

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™ a Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI predáva a distribuuje športové a zábavné podujatia na výstavu pre predplatiteľov na základe prostredníctvom SHOWTIME PPV pay-per-view®. Pre viac informácií, prejsť nawww.SHO.com. 

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MÁJ 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 forto PiatkovéBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskarta 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.

V hlavnej udalosť večera, 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). Navyše k čalúnenie stropu, 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 zaradilPatrickom Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "Venom" Page(18-1) a č. 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. Tiež, Do Not. 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 zaradilRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 zaradilJosh 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.

VšetkoBELLATOR 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 a za, 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. PettisHlavné Card:

Piatok, Máj 7 – live onSHOWTIME

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) proti. Jose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC)

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

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

Predbežné Card: 

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

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

Bantamweight Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) proti. #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)

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

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

*Karta s výhradou zmeny.

Prosím, navštívteBellator.com Ďalšie informácie.

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FNU Bojové športy Show: Johnson vs. Reis Preview, The Undertaker Retires, NASCAR Fights

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Rabble Rousin’ Rich Bergeron, “Duševné” Tom Padgett a 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: Švédi prichádzajú!

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V krajine kedysi popularizovanej v Tom Green (pamätaj si ho?) pieseň – "Osamelý Švéd." (Pieseň Bum Bum)” – The Ultimate Fighting Championship prináša kartu Fight Night, ktorá snáď prinesie viac pozornosti ako pieseň o zadku Kanaďana.

Prvá FOX karta nového roka, UFC Fight Night: Švédsko, prináša národnú scénu FOX do zámoria a dáva Amerike nahliadnuť do prebiehajúcej zámorskej expanzie UFC. Ale na rozdiel od predchádzajúcich zámorských kariet UFC, táto nemá na hviezdnu moc nedostatok. Pozrime sa, či vyjasníme č. 1 Objaví sa uchádzač o titul Jona Jonesa v ľahkej váhe.

Akira Corassani (16-4-1) proti. Sam Sicilia (13-5) (Muší váha - 145 lbs.)

Toto je porovnanie absolventov The Ultimate Fighter, s oboma chlapcami vypadávajúcimi stratami a Corassanim vzájomne vypadávajúcimi stratami Max Holloway a Dustin Poirier. Corassani’s tiež skončil skoro v oboch súbojoch, zatiaľ čo Sicília prichádza z prehry v podaní. V preplnenej divízii muší, vyradenie alebo víťazstvo v podrobení by viedlo k dlhej ceste k zvýšeniu zásob niektorého z týchto pánov. Páči sa mi, že Sicilia dokončila Corassaniho a prípadne mu dala jeho chodecké papiere po troch priamych prehrách.

Víťaz: Sicília TKO druhého kola

Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (13-2) proti. Ryan “Darth” Bader (19-4) (Ľahká ťažká váha - 205 lbs.)

Obaja títo muži sú pripravení na ďalší beh na vrchole ľahkej ťažkej váhy. Obaja títo muži odchádzajú z víťazstiev a skutočne sa stretli na vysokej škole, keď Davis zápasil za štát Penn State a Bader za štát Arizona.. Davis využíva svoj zápas na udusenie súperov a vybojovanie jednomyseľných víťazstiev v rozhodovaní, zatiaľ čo Bader v prípade potreby použije svoj zápas, ale má tiež smrtiacu vyraďovaciu silu.

Očakávam, že sa Davis pokúsi tento boj predčasne dostať k zemi, a ak uspeje, myslím si, že môže využiť svoju výhodu dosahu a atletickosť na udržanie Badera na nízkej úrovni. Bader musí tento boj udržať, aby mal šancu, a myslím si, že sa vyhne pokušeniu pomstiť svoju prehru na vysokej škole s Davisom zapojením sa do iného zápasníckeho zápasu. Páči sa mi, že Bader pristál viac striel a dosiahol rozbité víťazstvo.

Víťaz: Bader jednomyseľným rozhodnutím

A „Hendo“ Henderson (30-12) proti. Gegard Mousasi (35-5-2) (Middleweight - 185 lbs.)

Henderson sa vracia do strednej váhy po prevažne nešťastnom behu v ľahkej váhe, vrátane toho, ako bol povyhadzovaný ako handrová bábika a odovzdaný Danielom Cormierom v jeho poslednom boji. Jednoducho povedané, ak Henderson nedokáže pristáť so svojou patentovanou pravou rukou „H-Bomb“ na vyradenie, je ľahko náchylný na porážku.

Myslím si, že vojny minulých rokov konečne doháňajú Hendersona. Pôjde dole ako jeden z najväčších bojovníkov, ktorý kedy nebol držiteľom titulu UFC, ale už jednoducho nemôže držať krok so športovou elitou. Nechá sa otvoreného, ​​keď chce zhodiť H-bombu, a Mousasi to využije.

Víťaz: Mousasi zaslaním do tretieho kola

Alexander „Mauler“ Gustafsson (16-2) proti. Anthony „Rumble“ Johnson (18-4) (Ľahká ťažká váha - 205 lbs.)

Víťaz tohto boja získa ďalšiu ranu na šampióna ľahkej ťažkej váhy Jona Jonesa, a predstavovalo by to odvetu pre Gustafssona. Jonesa priviedol bližšie k porážke, ako ktokoľvek iný počas ich eposu 2013 matchup. Podľa toho, kto sa pýta, niektorí ľudia si myslia, že Švéd tento boj skutočne vyhral.

Johnson rýchlo stúpa po rebríku 205 libier po tom, čo vyradil Antonia Rogeria Nogueiru a dosiahol rozrušenú výhru nad Philom Davisom, aby mohol zahájiť svoj výstup. Johnson má tiež zničujúcu vyraďovaciu silu a ak dopadne jednu takúto strelu na Gustafssona, švédska cesta k vykúpeniu je vykoľajená. Ale myslím si, že Gustafsson využíva svoju výhodu dosahu (ktorý je takmer totožný s Jonesom) udržať Johnsona na uzde a prinútiť Johnsona ísť celých päť kôl.

Gustafssonove štrajky v divízii s hmotnosťou 205 libier sú neprekonateľné, a páči sa mi, že dostatočne pristál s tými, aby si v tomto roku zaistil odvetu s Jonesom.

Víťaz: Gustafsson jednomyseľným rozhodnutím

Chris Huntemann píše o zmiešaných bojových umení v štáte Maryland. On tiež prispieva svoje myšlienky na našich stránkach v UFC, Bellator, a World Series of Fighting. Pozrite sa na jeho blog, alebo sledovať ho na Twitteri: mmamaryland.