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Dublin –La ap 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.
Nan evènman an ko-prensipalJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedPedro Carvalhoak yon viktwa desizyon inanim. ‘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, Septanm 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3Arenanan Dublin. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, Mas 10 pouLa ap 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonat theSAP Center San Jose, TANKOU. The card airs in the U.S. on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 291 MAIN CARD RESULTS:
(C) Yaroslav Amosov(27-0) bat #1-Logan Storley(14-1) via desizyon inanim (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. Koulye a,, Mwen detann. 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, zanmi m '; 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]. Natirèlman [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. Li nan [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, men mwen pare [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. Lè nou SPAR, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”
#5-Jeremy Kennedy(19-3) bat #3-Pedro Carvalho(13-7) via desizyon inanim (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, Mwen panse ke. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [nòmalman] 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, Mwen te tankou, ‘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, Mwen te tankou: 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. Se pou yo fè l '. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”
Bryce Logan(12-8) bat #10-Peter Queally(12-8) via TKO (pwenson) nan 2:32 nan wonn de
#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) batJanay Harding(6-7) via desizyon inanim (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, ki se gwo. 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. Mwen pare. Mwen vle [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 minit [nan] gen. 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) batLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) via desizyon inanim (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. Gade, 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, Jiyè. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 jij. 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, Mwen santi mwen. 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.”
KAT PRELIMINÈ:
#9-Karl Moore(11-2) batMaciej Różański(14-4) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) batCharlie Ward(10-6) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) batGokhan Saricam(8-2) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) batAndy Manzolo(26-7) via TKO at 3:12 nan yon sèl wonn
Brian Moore(16-9) batLuca Iovine(18-9) atravè desizyon fann (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Richie Smullen (10-2-1) batPiotr Niedzielski(17-5) atravè desizyon fann (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Darragh Kelly(3-0) batDorval Jordan(2-3) via TKO (pwenson) nan 1:58 fè wonn tant twa
Asaël Adjoudj(5-1) batLiam McCracken(3-1) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Khasan Magomedsharipov(8-0) bat Rafael Hudson(7-5) via TKO at 4:40 nan yon sèl wonn
Jena Bishop(5-0) batElina Kallionidou(9-5) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kenny Mokhonoana(5-0) batCraig McIntosh(3-5) via TKO (koud) nan 3:13 nan yon sèl wonn
Dmytrii Hrytsenko(8-0) batDaniele Scatizzi (12-7) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Steven Hill(7-0) batJoel Kouadja(7-10)via soumisyon (dèyè-toutouni toufe) nan 2:03 nan wonn de
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Updated Schedule of BELLATOR Events
Gratis. Mas 10 // La ap 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // SAP Center // San Jose, TANKOU
Gratis. Mas 31 // La ap 293: Golm vs. James // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, TANKOU
Gratis. Avril 21 // La ap 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii
Sat. Avril 22 // La ap 295: Stos vs. Mix // Neal S. Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, Hawaii
Gratis. Me 12 // La ap 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards // Accor Arena // Paris, Lafrans
Sat. Sèt. 23 // BELLATOR Dublin// 3Arena // Dublin, Iland