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Complete Results, Fotos, Quotes, & Videos for BELLATOR MMA 291: Amosov vs. Storley 2

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Dublin –Bellator 291 sawYaroslav Amosov (27-0) mark his return to the BELLATOR cage in perfect fashion, as he unified the BELLATOR Welterweight World Title with a victory overLogan Storley. Amosov also continues to boast the longest active win streak in MMA, adding to his record for the first time since returning to Ukraine to defend his country in 2022.

No co-main eventJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedPedro Carvalhocunha vitoria por decisión unánime. ‘JBC’ will be hoping to move closer to a title shot as he continues to climb the featherweight rankings following his statement victory in the Irish capital.

BELLATOR announced its return to the ‘Emerald Isle’ will come on Saturday, Setembro 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3Áreaen Dublín. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, Marzo 10 paraBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonat theSAP Center San Jose, TAL. The card airs in the U.S. on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

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BELLATOR MMA 291 MAIN CARD RESULTS:

  (C) Yaroslav Amosov(27-0) derrotado #1-Logan Storley(14-1) por decisión unánime (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Amosov quotes:“I feel very good because I waited for this for a long time. I train hard training, and I feel a lot of motivation and responsibility. Agora, Eu relaxo. I’ll relax after the fight, and I’m happy because I think I gave my country a good day. It’s the first time I’ve had big support in the cage. In America, I’ve had support, but not like today. Many Ukrainian flags, many Ukrainian people. My uncle, meus amigos; I see many people. It was a big support, and it gave me very good energy.”

On His Message to the People of Ukraine: “Thank you for my country, thank you for my army and the fans. It was for my country. Today I think it is a very good day for my country. To hold two gold belts.”

On If He’s the Best Welterweight on the Planet: “I think yes, [that was my best performance]. Claro [I think I’m the best welterweight in the world]. I am here. If a UFC champion wants to fight, come to BELLATOR. Scott Coker will give the contract, and we’ll make the fight.”

On His First Match with Logan Storley: “Before this fight, I said this fight was different. I have many kilograms that I cut for my first match with Logan [Storley]. Now I had a very good camp and recovery as well as different training. Every day I train hard and become better. I have the best team with me. El é [Logan Storley] a very good fighter, and I knew this. All people who enter the cage are strong, so if you go in the cage, you’re a high-level fighter. It’s not a surprise to me, pero eu estou listo [for everything]."

On Training with BELLATOR Middleweight World Champion Johnny Eblen: “He’s my friend [Johnny Eblen]. I train with him every time, he’s very high level. He’s a very good fighter and a real champion. Cando adestrar, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”

#5-Jeremy Kennedy(19-3) derrotado #3-Pedro Carvalho(13-7) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Kennedy quotes: “I’m happy with the win, regardless. I would’ve liked to get the finish, but there’s a lot of circumstances whenever you travel across the world. I’m just ready for the next one. It was my rehydration, Eu creo que. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [normalmente] much better than that. He had a tight squeeze right at the beginning but he jumped for it too early but I think I am the best grappler in the division. He had a little bit of a squeeze but it ultimately got me the takedown. I wanted to really hurt him with some hands, but he’s a pressure fighter. I thought I could sit him down, but as soon as I got ahold of him, Eu era como, ‘This is my path to victory.’”

On Fighting for the Title Next: “I believe so, I don’t know who else is there for me to fight. Three wins in a row. Sánchez, Pico, and Carvalho and they have all been dominant victories.. I’ve been all around the world; it’s a cool way to see the world. In a perfect world, I get to fight somewhere in the United States, but I’d fight ‘Pitbull’ in a WalMart. I’m coming. I’ve been on his heels the whole time. When I was fighting Borics and I was fighting Pico, Eu era como: I can’t wait to get the opportunity to fight him. Now there’s talk of him going down to 135; he’s probably calling his nutritionist right now because he doesn’t want this fight. Imos facelo. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”

Bryce Logan(12-8) derrotado #10-Peter Queally(12-8) por TKO (socos) en 2:32 da segunda rolda

#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) derrotadoJanay Harding(6-7) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Kavanagh quotes: “I feel good. It feels good to get back in there. It was a nice win. I went and put on a show, and that’s all I needed to do. I kept in one piece; I can go again soon, o que é óptimo. I put on a clinic. I knew she was a striker, so I showed in there what I’ve done for the last 12 weeks. All is good.”

On a Potential Rematch with Cris Cyborg: “That’s two great wins, and I put on a show both times. Estou preparado. Quería [Cris] ‘Cyborg’ in Dublin. That’s what I want. Fight the best in Ireland, Sinead Kavanagh. I’ve been well-prepared for Cris ‘Cyborg.’ I won’t rush into things. I’ll be ready.”

“I got a good 15 actas [en] hai. Good strikes. My power was there. I do want ‘Cyborg’ here. I want her in Dublin. But that’s in September, that’s too long. I want another one and then ‘Cyborg.’”

On Rectifying the Outcome from First Harding Fight: “It feels good; I got me win back. It’ll be on my record forever. I did win, and I am better.”

Ciaran Clarke(7-0) derrotadoLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) por decisión unánime (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Clarke quotes: "It was a clean performance. I obviously would’ve liked the finish. [Opponent Leonardos Sinis has] fought at welterweight and lightweight before; he’s a big lad.”

On his Opponent’s Size Advantage, Weight Miss: “I thought he was a good actor. Vexa, I didn’t think that mattered at all because I knew I was giving up a few kilos anyways. It was a catchweight and he missed weight. I knew he was coming big.”

On What He Wants Next: “Two Dublin shows every year. Get better for the next one, end of June, Xullo. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 rounds. 7-0. I think that’s right up there with the win streaks in the company. It’s a bit gray with BELLATOR; the rankings are solid, then it’s gray underneath that. People are mentioning the rankings — I’m trying to gradually get to that point. If they offer it, I’ll accept it because that’s just who I am, but as long as it makes sense and its progression. I’m here in BELLATOR; whatever they say I’m worthy of.”

On a Potential Matchup with Khasan Magomedsharipov: “I think we match up well and like said I will fight anyone. They’re all getting behind me: the whole town, the whole country, sinto. They’re bringing buses up. I really feel like a winner already. I’ve brought the whole town here. People talk. That buzz in the town, everyone gets behind me. It’s unreal.”

CARD PRELIMINAR:

#9-Karl Moore(11-2) derrotadoMaciej Różański(14-4) por decisión unánime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Mike Shipman(15-4) derrotadoCharlie Ward(10-6) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Oleg Popov(16-1) derrotadoGokhan Saricam(8-2) por decisión unánime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) derrotadoAndy Manzolo(26-7) via TKO at 3:12 dunha rolda

Brian Moore(16-9) derrotadoLuca Iovine(18-9) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Richie Smullen (10-2-1) derrotadoPiotr Niedzielski(17-5) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Darragh Kelly(3-0) derrotadoDorval Jordan(2-3) por TKO (socos) en 1:58 de tres rounds

Asaël Adjoudj(5-1) derrotadoLiam McCracken(3-1) por decisión unánime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Khasan Magomedsharipov(8-0) derrotado Rafael Hudson(7-5) via TKO at 4:40 dunha rolda

Jena Bishop(5-0) derrotadoElina Kallionidou(9-5) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Kenny Mokhonoana(5-0) derrotadoCraig McIntosh(3-5) por TKO (cóbados) en 3:13 dunha rolda

Dmytrii Hrytsenko(8-0) derrotadoDaniele Scatizzi (12-7) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Steven Hill(7-0) derrotadoJoel Kouadja(7-10)por finalización (mata-león) en 2:03 da segunda rolda

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Updated Schedule of BELLATOR Events

Libre. Marzo 10 // Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // SAP Center // San José, TAL

Libre. Marzo 31 // Bellator 293: Golm vs. James // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, TAL

Libre. Abril 21 // Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii

Sat. Abril 22 // Bellator 295: Stos vs. Mix // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii

Libre. Maio 12 // Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards // Accor Arena // Paris, Francia

Sat. Sete. 23 // BELLATOR Dublin// 3Área // Dublín, Irlanda

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Full Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi

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C-Sergio Pettis (22-5) derrotado Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4) por KO (spinning backfist) en 3:24 da cuarta rolda

Sergio Pettis: “I came out here and got beaten up for four rounds. When it happened, I was just like, ‘Man I am losing this fight. I’ve got to do something spectacular.’ It (the decisive punch that ended the fight) came at the right time.”

“I needed to face some adversity, and tonight Horiguchi gave me all of that. It was hard trying to time his rhythm, trying to get his movement down.”

“My coaches always tell me, ‘If you open up, you could be one of the best in the world.’ That what I’m pushing for.”

#9-Jeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 NC) derrotado #4-Emmanuel Sánchez (20-7) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremy Kennedy: “I can’t seem to find it. My coaches got mad at me in my last fight. I’ve got an atomic bomb. That’s what my coach said. It’s a 100-mile (per hour) fastball. I’ve got to use it. Last fight, Non. I wanted to try and mix it up, change my style. I was competitive, but I had to get back to my roots.”

“I would have liked to have mixed it up a bit more, pero (Emmanuel) Sanchez is in your face the whole time. It was hard to dictate that calculated range. He just came right at me.”

“I put a lot of pressure on myself. I had a close friend pass away. He was in my corner for my last few fights. I didn’t want to go home with a loss. I didn’t want to take any extra chance. I wanted to win every single exchange. I wanted to win every second, every moment of this fight. I didn’t care what that looked like. I had to get the ‘w.’ “

“Next time, I am going to get back to having fun and find that happy medium. This one is for Boom. I had to get my hand raised at all costs. I wasn’t coming out of this without a win.”

#7-Josh Hill (21-4) derrotado Jared Scoggins (10-2) por KO (soco) en :56 da segunda rolda

Josh Hill: “This one was about timing. We knew the first round would be hard to get that timing down. El (Jared Scoggins) was very jumpy, in and out. That (punch that ended the fight) was right on the button.”

“I belong there (in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix). I know this division is stacked, so I understand (why he wasn’t included). I want in. If there are any injuries or pull outs, I’m your man.”

“I saw him (Scoggins) go down and knew he was out. There was no point to keep going.”

"El (Scoggins) is very traditional, karate-esque. My coach and I worked on timing quite a bit. I knew the first round might be a little tricky. I landed a punch in the first, but it wasn’t on the money. The one in the second (that ended the fight) was.”

#5-Johnny Eblen (10-0) derrotado Collin Huckbody (10-4) por TKO (socos) en 1:11 dunha rolda

Johnny Eblen: “I wanted to send that dude (Huckbody) to the metaverse. Desafortunadamente, I could not do that tonight. I was I could have put on a better show, but it is what it is.”

“John Salter, I signed a bout agreement to fight you in Florida, but you [expletive withheld] out. I don’t know if you got hurt, or you [expletive withheld] out. But I want to see you in this [expletive withheld] cage, Baño. Let’s gear up and let’s get after it.”

CARD PRELIMINAR:
Alexander Shabliy (21-3) derrotado Bobby King (10-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kai Kamaka III (9-4-1) derrotado John de Jesus (14-10) por decisión unánime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Levan Chokheli (10-1, 1 NC) derrotado Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Montalvo (4-0) derrotado Jacob Bohn (10-8) por decisión unánime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Hamel (8-5) derrotado Killys Mota (12-3) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Spike Carlyle (13-3) derrotado Dan Moret (15-7) por finalización (mata-león) en 2:58 de tres rounds
Kyle Crutchmer (8-1) derrotado #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, Decembro. 3 en 10 P.M. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, Decembro. 3 en 10 P.M. ET / ES

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BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS

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LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conner. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / ES.

The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

No evento principal da noite, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-clasificadosEmmanuel Sánchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-clasificadosJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).

Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) e n. 7-clasificadosJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, e n. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).

With seven thrilling fights in total, oBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-clasificadosOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) así comoLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) eVinicius de Jesus (9-4).

Hawaii’sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohn de Jesus (14-9) en acción pluma, mentresDan Moret(15-6) eSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.

Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby King (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) batalhandoMike Hamel (8-5), eJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)

Os ingresos paraBELLATOR MMA 272 are on sale now and can be purchased atTicketmaster.com eBellator.com.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHICARD PRINCIPAL:

Venres, Decembro. 3 – live onALTURA DE COMEZAR

10 p.m. ET / ES

Bantamweight World Title bout: C-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)

Pena ataque: #4-Emmanuel Sánchez (20-6) vs. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)

Bantamweight bout: Josh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)

Loita dos medios: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)

CARD PRELIMINAR:

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

Ataque lixeiro: Alexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)

Pena ataque: John de Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)

Ataque Welterweight: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)

Ataque lixeiro: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)

Ataque lixeiro: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)

160-Pound Contract Weight bout: Dan Moret (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)

Ataque Welterweight: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)

*Card subject to change.

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Libre. Decembro. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// MOHEGAN Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

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Uncasville, Conner. - Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, Abril 16 na canle Showtime, cando Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis e Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 cando Anthony “Rumble” Johnson e Yoel Romero square off at BELLATOR MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Tarxeta Principal:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) derrotado #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) por decisión unánime (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)
Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anderson] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here.

“There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”

#2-Liz Carmouche (15-7) derrotado Vanessa Porto (22-8) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.”

#3-Adam Borics (17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] torneo. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.”

#3-Cat Zingano (12-4) derrotado Olivia Parker (4-2) por finalización (armlock) en 2:56 dunha rolda
Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.”

Dan Moret (15-6) derrotado #3-Yamauchi-se (25-5) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.

“You’re going to see a lot of speed, poder, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.”

Card preliminar:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) derrotado Tony Johnson (9-3) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) derrotado Jessica Borga (3-3) por decisión unánime (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) derrotado #8-Cass Bell (5-2) por decisión unánime (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) derrotado Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) derrotado Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) por finalización (guillotina) en 1:27 da segunda rolda
Nainoa Dung (4-2) derrotado Izzy William (4-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) derrotado Tara Graff (1-3) por nocaute (socos) en :29 dunha rolda
John Douma (5-2) derrotado Will Smith (3-3) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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