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

Tulemusena, 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, Oktoober. 16 in põhiturniiri 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. Ka, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) ja Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) vastu Jaleel Willis (15-2).

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) ja nr. 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
Tasuta. Oktoober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Inglismaa
Laupäev. Oktoober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Fööniks, AZ
Laupäev. Oktoober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskvas, Venemaa
Tasuta. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Areen // Dublin, Iirimaa

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main Card:
Showtime
10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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)
Kerge Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Featherweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Esialgsed Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. PT

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

*Kaart võib muutuda.

Palun külastage Bellator.com Täiendava info.
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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 Okt. 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). Veel, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) vastu Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Oktoober 16 juures 10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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 kohal 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) kaasnevas põhiturniiri.

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 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. 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.

Karmi Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Koos 13 tema 18 professionaalne võidud tulevad teel viimistlus, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 tema 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
Laupäev. Seitse. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, NAGU
Tasuta. Oktoober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Inglismaa
Laupäev. Oktoober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Fööniks, AZ
Laupäev. Oktoober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskvas, Venemaa
Tasuta. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Areen // Dublin, Iirimaa

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main Card:
Showtime
10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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)
Kerge Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Featherweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Esialgsed Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. PT

Light raskekaalu Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Kääbus sarjalainen Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Light raskekaalu Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Kerge Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Naiste Kärpässarja Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Kerge Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kaart võib muutuda.

Palun külastage Bellator.com Täiendava info.

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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. Juhendaja veteran võitlus edendaja 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. USA, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live sündmus orkestreerimisele, fighter areng / suhted, saal hanke, sponsorlus loomine / arendamine, rahvusvahelise litsentseerimise, turundus, reklaam, avalikustamise ja komisjoni suhteid. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Californias. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, koduks maailma juhtiv meelelahutuse marki, et ühendada publiku kaudu kaalukaid sisu üle televisiooni, kinos, Interneti ja mobiiltelefoni platvormid.

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™ ja Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI turustab ja levitab spordi- ja meelelahutusürituste näitusele tellijatele pay-per-view alusel läbi Showtime PPV®. Lisainformatsiooni, minna 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®juures 10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. PT

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

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. PT. The preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. 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. Oma viimases väljasõit, 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. Mis võidu, 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, Haige. 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 ja pärast, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsMain Card:

Showtime

10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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)

Esialgsed Card: 

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

7 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. PT

*Kaart võib muutuda.

Palun külastageBellator.com Täiendava info.

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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. Juhendaja veteran võitlus edendaja 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. USA, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live sündmus orkestreerimisele, fighter areng / suhted, saal hanke, sponsorlus loomine / arendamine, rahvusvahelise litsentseerimise, turundus, reklaam, avalikustamise ja komisjoni suhteid. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Californias. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, koduks maailma juhtiv meelelahutuse marki, et ühendada publiku kaudu kaalukaid sisu üle televisiooni, kinos, Interneti ja mobiiltelefoni platvormid.

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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™ ja Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI turustab ja levitab spordi- ja meelelahutusürituste näitusele tellijatele pay-per-view alusel läbi Showtime PPV®. Lisainformatsiooni, minnawww.SHO.com. 

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MAI 7 AT 9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. 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 forsee ReedeneBELLATOR 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 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. PT.

In põhiturniiri õhtu, 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). Lisaks peaesineja, 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 kohalPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "Venom" Page(18-1) ja nr. 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. Ka, Ära. 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 kohalRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 kohalJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. reastatud Kääbus sarjalainen“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.

KõikBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 Pärastlõunal. ET/2:30 Pärastlõunal. 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 ja pärast, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisMain Card:

Reede, Mai 7 – live onShowtime

9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. PT

Bantamweight Title 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)

Kerge Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) vs.Peter Queally (12-5-1)

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

Esialgsed Card: 

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

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

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

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

Kääbus sarjalainen Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) vs.Albert Morales(10-6-1)

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

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

Kääbus sarjalainen Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) vs.Johnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

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

Kääbus sarjalainen Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) vs.Blaine Shutt(8-4)

*Kaart võib muutuda.

Palun külastageBellator.com Täiendava info.

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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, “Selgeltnägija” Tom Padgett ja Tony “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.

 

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UFC Fight Night: Rootslased tulevad!

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Kunagi Tom Greenis populaarsemaks saanud maal (mäleta teda?) laul – “Üksildane rootslane (Bum Bumi laul)” – Ultimate Fighting Championship toob Fight Night kaardi, mis loodetavasti toob rohkem tähelepanu kui lugu Kanada tagumikust.

Uue aasta esimene FOX-kaart, UFC Fight Night: Rootsi, toob FOX-i riikliku etapi ülemeremaadesse ja annab Ameerikale ülevaate UFC jätkuvast ülemeremaade laienemisest. Kuid erinevalt varasematest UFC ülemerekaartidest, see pole tähevõimsusel lühike. Vaatame, kas selgepiiriline ei. 1 Selgub pretendent Jon Jonesi kergekaalu tiitlile.

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

See on The Ultimate Fighteri vilistlaste kokkulangevus, mõlemad poisid kaotavad kaotused ja Corassani hüppavad Max Hollowayle ja Dustin Poirierile. Corassani on ka mõlemas võitluses varakult lõppenud, samas kui Sicilia on kaotamas esitamise kaotuse. Rahvarohkes sulejoonis, väljaviskamis- või esitamisvõit aitaks kummagi nende härraste varude suurendamise suunas kaugele jõuda. Mulle meeldib, et Sicilia lõpetab Corassani ja võib-olla annab talle pärast kolme sirget kaotust oma kõndimispaberid.

Võitja: Sitsiilia teise ringi TKO poolt

Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (13-2) vs. Ryan “Darth” Bader (19-4) (Kerge raskekaal - 205 lbs.)

Mõlemad tüübid on valmis veel üheks kergejõustiku divisjoni tipus sõitmiseks. Mõlemad tüübid on võitmas ja näevad üksteisega vastamisi kolledžis, kui Davis maadles Penni osariigi nimel ja Bader maadles Arizona osariigi nimel. Davis kasutab oma maadlust vastaste lämmatamiseks ja ühehäälsete võitude jahvatamiseks, Bader kasutab oma maadlust vajadusel, kuid tal on ka surmav löögivõime.

Ma loodan, et Davis proovib selle võitluse varakult maale viia, ja kui tal see õnnestub, siis arvan, et saab Baderit madalamal hoidmiseks kasutada oma eelise ja sportlikkuse. Bader peab selle võitluse alal hoidma, et tal võimalus oleks, ja ma arvan, et ta väldib kiusatust kätte maksta Davisile oma kolledži kaotuse eest, hakates osalema teises maadlusmatšis. Mulle meeldib, et Bader maandub rohkem kaadreid ja kogub häiritud võitu.

Võitja: Bader ühehäälse otsusega

Ja "Hendo" Henderson (30-12) vs. Gegard Mousasi (35-5-2) (Keskmine kaal - 185 lbs.)

Henderson naaseb keskmisesse raskusesse pärast enamasti halbade raskustega kergejõustikujooksu, sealhulgas visatakse ümber nagu kaltsunukk ja esitas Daniel Cormier oma viimases võitluses. Lihtsamalt öeldes, kui Henderson ei saa oma patenteeritud “H-pommi” paremat kätt maha lüüa, ta on kergesti võimeline lüüasaamist.

Ma arvan, et möödunud aastate sõjad on Hendersonile lõpuks järele jõudnud. Ta langeb kui üks suurimaid võitlejaid, kes pole kunagi UFC tiitlit omanud, kuid ta lihtsalt ei suuda enam spordi eliidiga sammu pidada. H-pommi maha laskmiseks jätab ta end lahti, ja Mousasi kasutab seda ära.

Võitja: Mousasi kolmanda vooru esitamise teel

Aleksander “Mauler” Gustafsson (16-2) vs. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (18-4) (Kerge raskekaal - 205 lbs.)

Selle võitluse võitja saab järgmise võidu kergekaalu meistril Jon Jonesil, ja see tähendaks Gustafssoni kordusmatši. Ta viis Jonesi lüüasaamisele lähemale kui keegi teine ​​nende eepose ajal on 2013 matchup. Sõltuvalt sellest, kes küsib, Mõne inimese arvates võitis rootslane selle võitluse.

Johnson tõuseb kiiresti pärast 205-naelset redelit pärast Antonio Rogerio Nogueira välja löömist ja Phil Davise üle nurjatud võidu saavutamist, et tema ronimist alustada. Johnsonil on ka laastav koputusvõim ja kui ta maandub ühe sellise lasku Gustafssoni peale, rootslase tee lunastuseni on rööbastelt maha võetud. Kuid ma arvan, et Gustafsson kasutab oma haarde eelist (mis on peaaegu identne Jonesiga) hoida Johnson vaikselt ja panna Johnson minema tervelt viis ringi.

Gustafssoni löömine 205-naelses divisjonis on ületamatu, ja mulle meeldib, et ta maandub piisavalt palju, et sel aastal Jonesiga kordusmatš saada.

Võitja: Gustafsson ühehäälse otsusega

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