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

Nitorina na, 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, Oṣu Kẹwa. 16 ninu awọn ifilelẹ ti awọn iṣẹlẹ ti 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. Bakannaa, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) ati Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) dipo Jaleel Willis (15-2).

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. 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 fi aidunnu. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) ati Ko si. 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
Free. Oṣu Kẹwa. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Si joko. Oṣu Kẹwa. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Phoenix, ÀWỌN
Si joko. Oṣu Kẹwa. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor la. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia
Free. Oṣu kọkanla. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Gbagede // Dublin, Ireland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Akọkọ Kaadi:
ASIKO IWORAN
10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. PT

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

Alakoko Kaadi:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. Et / 4 fi aidunnu. PT

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

*Card subject to change.

Jọwọ ṣàbẹwò Bellator.com fun afikun alaye.
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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 lori Oṣu Kẹwa. 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). Ni afikun, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) lodi si Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, October 16 ni 10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. 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 ni ipo 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) ni awọn àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ.

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 fi aidunnu. 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.

Lile-kọlu Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Pẹlu 13 ti re 18 ọjọgbọn victories bọ nipa ọna ti pari, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 ti re 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
Si joko. Meje. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis la. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, BI ELEYI
Free. Oṣu Kẹwa. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Si joko. Oṣu Kẹwa. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, ÀWỌN
Si joko. Oṣu Kẹwa. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor la. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia
Free. Oṣu kọkanla. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Gbagede // Dublin, Ireland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Akọkọ Kaadi:
ASIKO IWORAN
10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. PT

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

Alakoko Kaadi:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. Et / 4 fi aidunnu. PT

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

*Card subject to change.

Jọwọ ṣàbẹwò Bellator.com fun afikun alaye.

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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. Labẹ awọn itọsọna ti oniwosan ija olugbeleke 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. Ni awọn United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ifiwe ìṣẹlẹ orchestration, Onija idagbasoke / ajosepo, ibi isere igbankan, igbowo ẹda / idagbasoke, okeere asẹ ni, tita, ìpolówó, sagbaye ati Igbimo ajosepo. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ile si aye di Giwa Idanilaraya burandi ti o sopọ pẹlu olugbo nipasẹ ọranyan akoonu kọja tẹlifisiọnu, išipopada aworan, online ati ki o mobile awọn iru ẹrọ.

About SHOWTIME
Showtime Awọn nẹtiwọki 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™ ati FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI ọja ati ki o sepin eré ìdárayá àti Idanilaraya isele fun aranse si awọn alabapin lori kan sanwo-fun-view igba nipasẹ Showtime PPV®. Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii, lọ si 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®ni 10 P.M. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. PT

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Los Angeles– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, October 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 ni ipoAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) ni awọn àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. 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 fi aidunnu. 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. Ni re kẹhin outing, 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. Pẹlu awọn iṣẹgun, 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, Aisan. 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 ati ki o kọja, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsAkọkọ Kaadi:

ASIKO IWORAN

10 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. 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)

Alakoko Kaadi: 

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

7 p.m. Et / 4 fi aidunnu. PT

*Card subject to change.

Jọwọ ṣàbẹwòBellator.com fun afikun alaye.

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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. Labẹ awọn itọsọna ti oniwosan ija olugbeleke 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. Ni awọn United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ifiwe ìṣẹlẹ orchestration, Onija idagbasoke / ajosepo, ibi isere igbankan, igbowo ẹda / idagbasoke, okeere asẹ ni, tita, ìpolówó, sagbaye ati Igbimo ajosepo. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ile si aye di Giwa Idanilaraya burandi ti o sopọ pẹlu olugbo nipasẹ ọranyan akoonu kọja tẹlifisiọnu, išipopada aworan, online ati ki o mobile awọn iru ẹrọ.

NipaASIKO IWORAN

Showtime Awọn nẹtiwọki 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™ ati FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI ọja ati ki o sepin eré ìdárayá àti Idanilaraya isele fun aranse si awọn alabapin lori kan sanwo-fun-view igba nipasẹ Showtime PPV®. Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii, lọ siwww.SHO.com. 

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, May 7 AT 9 P.M. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. 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 foryi Friday káBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskaadi 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 fi aidunnu. PT.

Ninu awọn ifilelẹ ti awọn iṣẹlẹ ti aṣalẹ, 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). Ni afikun si awọn headliner, 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 ni ipoPatricky maluiwoile(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "Oró" Page(18-1) ati Ko si. 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. Bakannaa, Ṣe Ko. 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 ni ipoRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 ni ipoJosh 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.

GbogboBELLATOR 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 ati ki o kọja, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisAkọkọ Kaadi:

Friday, Le 7 – live onASIKO IWORAN

9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT

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

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

Lightweight ija: #2-Patricky maluiwoile (23-9) vs.Peter Queally (12-5-1)

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

Alakoko Kaadi: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featherweight ija: Weber Almeida (5-0) vs.Johnny Soto(3-1)

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

*Card subject to change.

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

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Rabble Rousin’ Rich Bergeron, “Ariran” Tom Padgett ati Tony “Awọn efufu nla” 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 ija Night: The Swedish Ti wa ni Bọ!

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Ni a ilẹ lẹẹkan popularized ni a Tom Green (ranti rẹ?) song – "Níbẹ Swedish (The Bum Bum Song)” – awọn Gbẹhin Ija asiwaju oṣi a Ija Night kaadi ti yoo ireti mu diẹ akiyesi ju a song nipa a Canada ká ​​kẹtẹkẹtẹ.

Ni igba akọkọ ti Akata kaadi ti awọn titun odun, UFC ija Night: Sweden, Ọdọọdún ni awọn orilẹ-ipele ti Akata okeokun ati ki o yoo America a ni ṣoki sinu awọn UFC ká nlọ lọwọ okeokun imugboroosi. Sugbon ko išaaju UFC okeokun awọn kaadi, yi ọkan ni ko kukuru on Star agbara. Jẹ ká wo ti o ba ti a ko o-ge ko si. 1 contender fun Jon Jones 'ina heavyweight akọle yoo farahan.

Akira Corassani (16-4-1) la. Sam Sicilia (13-5) (Featherweight - 145 lbs.)

Eleyi jẹ matchup a ti The Gbẹhin Onija alumni, pẹlu mejeeji buruku bọ si pa adanu ki o si Corassani bọ si pa pada-si-pada adanu si Max Holloway ati Dustin Poirier. Corassani n tun a ti pari tete ni mejeji njà, nigba ti Sicilia ni bọ si pa a ifakalẹ pipadanu. Ni a gbọran featherweight pipin, a knockout tabi ifakalẹ gun yoo lọ si ona a gun boosting boya ti awọn wọnyi jeje ká iṣura. Mo fẹ lati pari Sicilia Corassani ati ki o seese fun u rẹ nrin ogbe lẹhin meta gbooro adanu.

Winner: Sicilia nipa keji-yika TKO

Phil "Mr. Iyanu "Davis (13-2) la. Ryan "Darth" Bader (19-4) (Light Heavyweight - 205 lbs.)

Mejeji ti awọn wọnyi buruku ti wa ni poised fun miiran run ni awọn oke ti awọn ina heavyweight pipin. Mejeji ti awọn wọnyi buruku ti wa ni bọ si pa victories ki o si kosi dojuko kọọkan miiran ni kọlẹẹjì nigba ti Davis jijakadi fun Penn State ati Bader jijakadi fun Arizona State. Davis nlo rẹ Ijakadi lati smother alatako ati ki o lọ jade unanimous ipinnu victories, nigba ti Bader nlo rẹ Ijakadi nigbati pataki sugbon tun ni o ni apaniyan knockout agbara.

Mo ti reti Davis lati gbiyanju ati ki o gba yi ija lati ilẹ tete, ati ti o ba ti o si yege Mo ro pe o le lo rẹ arọwọto anfani ati athleticism lati tọju Bader si isalẹ. Bader gbọdọ pa yi ija duro lati ni a anfani, ati ki o Mo ro pe o yoo yago fun awọn idanwo lati gbẹsan rẹ, kọlẹẹjì pipadanu si Davis nipa lowosi ninu miiran gídígbò kan baramu. Mo fẹ Bader lati de siwaju sii Asokagba ki o si Dimegilio ohun inu gun.

Winner: Bader nipa ipinnu unanimous

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

Henderson pada lati middleweight lẹhin a okeene Al-alákọrí run ni ina heavyweight, pẹlu ni ntì ni ayika bi a rag omolankidi ati silẹ nipa Daniel Cormier ninu re kẹhin ija. Nìkan fi, ti o ba ti Henderson ko le de rẹ ti idasilẹ "H-bombu" ọwọ ọtun fun a knockout, ti o ni awọn iṣọrọ ni ifaragba lati ṣẹgun.

Mo ro pe ni ogun ti years ti o ti kọja ti wa ni nipari ni mimu soke to Henderson. O si yoo lọ si isalẹ bi ọkan ninu awọn ti o tobi onija lailai ko lati mu a UFC akọle, ṣugbọn o nìkan ko le pa soke pẹlu awọn idaraya ti Gbajumo eyikeyi siwaju sii. Oun yoo fi ara ṣii nigbati kéèyàn lati ju awọn H-bombu, ati Mousasi yoo ya anfani.

Winner: Mousasi nipasẹ ẹni-yika ifakalẹ

Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson (16-2) la. Anthony "rumble" Johnson (18-4) (Light Heavyweight - 205 lbs.)

Awọn Winner ti yi ija yoo gba awọn nigbamii ti shot ni ina heavyweight asiwaju Jon Jones, ati awọn ti o yoo soju a rematch fun Gustafsson. O si mu Jones jo lati ṣẹgun ju ẹnikẹni miran ni o ni nigba won apọju 2013 matchup. Ti o da lori ti o beere, diẹ ninu awọn eniyan ro awọn Swede kosi gba pe ija.

Johnson ti wa ni nyara tutari awọn 205-iwon akaba lẹhin knocking jade Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ati Ifimaaki ohun inu win lori Phil Davis lati bẹrẹ rẹ ngun. Johnson tun ni o ni pupo knockout agbara ati ti o ba ti o-gan ọkan iru shot on Gustafsson, awọn Swede ká opopona si irapada wa ni derailed. Sugbon mo ro Gustafsson nlo rẹ arọwọto anfani (eyi ti o jẹ fere aami si Jones) lati pa Johnson ni bay ati ki o ṣe Johnson lọ a ni kikun marun iyipo.

Gustafsson ká idaṣẹ ni awọn 205-iwon pipin jẹ keji lati kò si, ati ki o Mo fẹ u lati de to ti awon oluso a rematch pẹlu Jones nigbamii odun yi.

Winner: Gustafsson nipa ipinnu unanimous

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