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ANAHEIM, Халиф. (Август 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., Петък вечер. A faulty kick by Патрисио "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 секунди във втория кръг.
After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. След победата, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”
‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson
It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, но в края на краищата, Дерек Андерсън (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 два пъти) спечели Можете Ауад (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Фрейре, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.
Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night
Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) нужен само 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11тата win in his last 14 битки. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.
McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish
In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson срещу. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 секунди във втория кръг. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Джоуи Дейвис (1-0) и Габриел Грийн (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. След борбата, the Long Beach native called out Патрик „Питбул," saying “It’s nothing personal, Искам (Daniel) Щраус."
Предварителните резултати карти:
Джейк Робъртс (7-0) победен Стивън Мартинес (11-5) чрез TKO в 4:24 на първи кръг
Чиндзо Мачида (4-2) победен Марио Наваро (4-5) чрез TKO в 2:57 на първи кръг
Яков Розалес (4-2) победен Майк Сегура (4-4) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 29-28 два пъти)
Анди Мурад (13-2) победен Джони Сиснерос (9-5) чрез единодушно решение (29-28)
Габриел Грийн (4-0) победен Алекс тринити (1-2) чрез TKO в 2:01 на втори кръг
Джоуи Дейвис (1-0) победен Кийт Кътрон (1-1) чрез единодушно решение (30-27)
Стив Ramirez (5-1) победен Рон Хендерсън (4-3) чрез TKO в 2:24 на първи кръг
Дейвид Дюран (4-4) победен Кайл Естрада (3-3) чрез съдийско решение (29-28)