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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.
U suradnji-glavni događajJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedPedro Carvalhos jednoglasnom pobjedom odlučivanja. ‘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, Rujan 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3ArenaU Dublinu. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, Ožujak 10 zaBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonat theSAP Center San Jose, KAO ŠTO. The card airs in the U.S. u SHOWTIME u 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 291 MAIN CARD RESULTS:
(C) Yaroslav Amosov(27-0) poražen #1-Logan Storley(14-1) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (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. Sada, I opustite. 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, moji prijatelji; 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]. Naravno [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. On je [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, ali ja sam spreman [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. Kad smo jarboli, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”
#5-Jeremy Kennedy(19-3) poražen #3-Pedro Carvalho(13-7) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (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, Mislim. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [normalno] 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, Bio sam poput, ‘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. Sanchez, 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, Bio sam poput: 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. Učinimo to. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”
Bryce Logan(12-8) poražen #10-Peter Queally(12-8) putem TKO (punches) na 2:32 od krugu dva
#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) poraženJanay Harding(6-7) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kavanagh quotes: "Osjećam se dobro. 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, što je super. I put on a clinic. I knew she was a striker, so I showed in there what I’ve done for the last 12 tjedni. All is good.”
On a Potential Rematch with Cris Cyborg: “That’s two great wins, and I put on a show both times. Ja sam spreman. Želim [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. Bit ću spreman. "
“I got a good 15 minuta [u] tamo. 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) poraženLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (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. Pogledaj, 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, Srpanj. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 kola. 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, osjećam. 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.”
PRELIMINARNI CARD:
#9-Karl Moore(11-2) poraženMaciej Różański(14-4) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) poraženCharlie Ward(10-6) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) poraženGokhan Saricam(8-2) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) poraženAndy Manzolo(26-7) putem TKO na 3:12 okruglog jedan
Brian Moore(16-9) poraženLuca Iovine(18-9) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Richie Smullen (10-2-1) poraženPiotr Niedzielski(17-5) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Darragh Kelly(3-0) poraženDorval Jordan(2-3) putem TKO (punches) na 1:58 od krugu tri
Asaël Adjoudj(5-1) poraženLiam McCracken(3-1) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Khasan Magomedsharipov(8-0) poražen Rafael Hudson(7-5) putem TKO na 4:40 okruglog jedan
Jena Bishop(5-0) poraženElina Kallionidou(9-5) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kenny Mokhonoana(5-0) poraženCraig McIntosh(3-5) putem TKO (Laktovi) na 3:13 okruglog jedan
Dmytrii Hrytsenko(8-0) poraženDaniele Scatizzi (12-7) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Steven Hill(7-0) poraženJoel Kouadja(7-10)putem dostave (stražnji goli gušiti) na 2:03 od krugu dva
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Updated Schedule of BELLATOR Events
Besplatno. Ožujak 10 // Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // SAP Center // San Jose, KAO ŠTO
Besplatno. Ožujak 31 // Bellator 293: Golm vs. James // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, KAO ŠTO
Besplatno. Travanj 21 // Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Havaji
Sub. Travanj 22 // Bellator 295: Stos vs. Miješati // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Havaji
Besplatno. Svibanj 12 // Bellator 296: Mousasi vs.. Edwards // Accor Arena // Pariz, Francuska
Sub. Sedam. 23 // BELLATOR Dublin// 3Arena // Dablin, Irska