Tag Archives: anthony johnson

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

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

Skryf 'n opmerking
A group of men Description automatically generated with medium confidence
See tonight’s video of the announcement here

LOS ANGELES – A previously announced BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship bout between Vadim Nemkov (14-2) en Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness.

As gevolg daarvan, 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, Oktober. 16 in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van 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. Ook, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) en 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 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. 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 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) en Geen. 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
Gratis. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Engeland
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Phoenix, DIE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Rusland
Gratis. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main kaart:
Showtime
10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

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

Voorlopige Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT

Lig Swaargewig Bout: #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1)
Kapokgewig Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Lig Swaargewig Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Liggewig Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middelgewigtitel Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Liggewig Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates (3-0) vs. Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC)
Weltergewig Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-2)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

Besoek Bellator.com Vir meer inligting.
Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 op Oktober. 16

Skryf 'n opmerking
A collage of a person Description automatically generated with medium confidence
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). Daarbenewens, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) teen Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Oktober 16 by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. 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 ingedeel 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) in die mede-hoofren.

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 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. 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-hitting Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Met 13 van sy 18 professionele oorwinnings kom by wyse van afwerking, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 van sy 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. Sewe. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, SOOS
Gratis. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Engeland
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, DIE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Rusland
Gratis. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main kaart:
Showtime
10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

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

Voorlopige Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT

Lig Swaargewig Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Kapokgewig Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Lig Swaargewig Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Liggewig Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middelgewigtitel Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Liggewig Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

Besoek Bellator.com Vir meer inligting.

****

About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor 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. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

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™ en Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaan www.SHO.com.
Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Resumes With Semifinals at Footprint Center in Phoenix October 16

Skryf 'n opmerking

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®by 10 Namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

A collage of a person Description automatically generated with medium confidence

LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Oktober 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 ingedeelAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) in die mede-hoofren.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT. The preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. 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. In sy laaste uitstappie, 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. Met die oorwinning, 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, Siek. 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 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsMain kaart:

Showtime

10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. 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)

Voorlopige Card: 

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

7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

BesoekBellator.com Vir meer inligting.

****

About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor 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. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

OorShowtime

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™ en Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaanwww.SHO.com. 

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MAG 7 BY 9 Namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Skryf 'n opmerking

LATE CHANGE SHIFTS BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – JOSE ‘GUGU’ AUGUSTO NOW FACES ANTHONY “RUMBLE” JOHNSON IN QUARTERFINAL

Teks Beskrywing word outomaties gegenereer

LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full slate of fights forhierdie Vrydag seBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskaart 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 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, 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). In bykomend tot die lektor, 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 ingedeelPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "gif" Page(18-1) en Geen. 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. Ook, Moenie. 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 ingedeelRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 ingedeelJosh 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.

AlleBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. 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 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisMain kaart:

Vrydag, Mei 7 – live onShowtime

9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

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

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

Liggewig Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) teenPeter Queally (12-5-1)

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

Voorlopige Card: 

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

5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT

Kapokgewig Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots (15-1)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: Lorenz Larkin(22-7, 1 NC) teenRafael Carvalho (16-5)

Kapokgewig Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) teenAlbert Morales(10-6-1)

Weltergewig Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) teenOmar Hussein(8-2)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) teenDaniel Madrid(18-6)

Kapokgewig Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) teenJohnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

Veergewigtitel Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) teenJohnny Soto(3-1)

Kapokgewig Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) teenBlaine Shutt(8-4)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

BesoekBellator.com Vir meer inligting.

Bellator, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rich Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Gevegsport Wys: Johnson vs. Reis Preview, The Undertaker Retires, NASCAR Fights

Skryf 'n opmerking

Rabble Rousin’ Rich Bergeron, “Psigiese” Tom Padgett en Tony “Die 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.

 

gemengde martial arts, UFC

UFC Fight Night: Die Sweedse Is Coming!

Skryf 'n opmerking

Foto Credit: Ester Lin / MMA Fighting
Foto Credit: Ester Lin / MMA Fighting

In 'n land wat eens gewild in 'n Tom Green (onthou hom?) lied – "Lonely Sweedse (Die Bum Bum Song)” – die Ultimate Fighting Championship bring 'n Fight Night kaart wat hopelik meer aandag bring as 'n lied oor 'n Kanadese se gat.

Die eerste FOX kaart van die nuwe jaar, UFC Fight Night: Swede, bring die nasionale stadium van FOX oorsee en gee Amerika 'n kykie in die UFC se voortgesette oorsese uitbreiding. Maar in teenstelling met die vorige UFC oorsese kaarte, hierdie een is nie kort op sterre krag. Kom ons kyk of 'n duidelike geen. 1 aanspraakmaker Jon Jones se ligswaargewig-titel sal kom.

Akira Corassani (16-4-1) vs. Sam Sicilia (13-5) (Veergewigtitel - 145 lbs.)

Dit is 'n matchup van The Ultimate Fighter alumni, met beide ouens kom uit verliese en Corassani kom af rug-aan-rug verliese te Max Holloway en Dustin Poirier. Corassani is ook vroeg in beide gevegte klaar, terwyl Sicilia kom uit 'n voorlegging verlies. In 'n stampvol veergewigtitel afdeling, 'n uitklophou of voorlegging oorwinning sou 'n lang pad gaan na die bevordering van een van hierdie here se voorraad. Ek hou van Sicilia Corassani te voltooi en moontlik gee hom sy loop vraestelle na drie reguit verliese.

Wenner: Sicilia deur tweede ronde TKO

Phil "het mnr. Wonderful "Davis (13-2) vs. Ryan "Darth" Bader (19-4) (Ligswaargewig - 205 lbs.)

Beide van hierdie ouens is gereed vir nog 'n kans op die top van die lig swaargewig-afdeling. Beide van hierdie ouens af kom oorwinnings en eintlik teenoor mekaar in die kollege toe Davis geworstel vir Penn State en Bader geworstel vir Arizona State. Davis gebruik sy stoei teenstanders te smoor en slyp eenparige besluit oorwinnings, terwyl Bader gebruik sy stoei waar nodig, maar ook 'n dodelike uitklophou krag.

Ek verwag Davis om te probeer en kry hierdie stryd op die grond vroeë, en as hy daarin slaag ek dink hy kan sy bereik voordeel en atleties gebruik Bader te hou. Bader moet hierdie stryd hou staan ​​'n kans om te hê, and I think he will avoid the temptation to avenge his college loss to Davis by engaging in another wrestling match. Ek hou van Bader meer skote op die land en die telling 'n omgekrapte oorwinning.

Wenner: Bader deur 'n eenparige besluit

En "hendo" Henderson (30-12) vs. Gegard Mousasi (35-5-2) (Middelgewigtitel - 185 lbs.)

Henderson terug na middelgewigtitel na 'n meestal noodlottig loop op ligswaargewig, insluitend geteister rond soos 'n lappop en deur Daniel Cormier voorgelê in sy laaste stryd. Eenvoudig gestel, As Henderson kan nie sy gepatenteerde "H-bom" regterhand vir 'n uitklophou land, hy is maklik vatbaar te verslaan.

Ek dink die oorloë van die afgelope jare is uiteindelik inhaal Henderson. Hy sal onthou word as een van die grootste vegters ooit nie 'n UFC titel te hou, maar hy eenvoudig nie kan tred hou met die sport se elite meer. Hy sal laat homself oopmaak wanneer wil die H-bom te laat val, en Mousasi sal voordeel trek.

Wenner: Mousasi deur derde ronde voorlegging

Alexander "Die Mauler" Gustafsson (16-2) vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (18-4) (Ligswaargewig - 205 lbs.)

Die wenner van hierdie stryd sal die volgende skoot ontvang by ligswaargewig-kampioen Jon Jones, en dit sal 'n herontmoeting vir Gustafsson verteenwoordig. Hy het Jones nader te verslaan as enigiemand anders het tydens hul epiese 2013 matchup. Afhangende van wat vra, sommige mense dink die Swede eintlik daardie stryd gewen.

Johnson is vinnig stygende die 205-pond leer na die klop van Antonio Rogerio Nogueira en scoring 'n verrassende oorwinning oor Phil Davis sy klim om te begin. Johnson het ook verwoestende uitklophou krag en as hy land een so geskiet op Gustafsson, Die Sweed se pad na verlossing is ontspoor. Maar ek dink Gustafsson gebruik sy bereik voordeel (wat byna identies aan Jones) Johnson te hou by die baai en maak Johnson gaan 'n volle vyf rondes.

Gustafsson se treffende in die 205-pond-afdeling is vir niemand, en ek hou hom genoeg van daardie te land 'n herontmoeting met Jones te verseker later vanjaar.

Wenner: Gustafsson deur 'n eenparige besluit

Chris Hunt Mann skryf oor gemengde martial arts in die staat van Maryland. Hy dra ook sy gedagtes aan ons webwerf op die UFC, Bellator, en World Series of Veg. Check uit sy blog, of volg hom op Twitter: mmamaryland.