BELLATOR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS:13 4/8/10

[B-Buzz]

Bellator Announces LW Semifinal Matchups

At today’s press conference for the upcoming Bellator 17 show to be held on May 6th at Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center’s Wang Theatre, the promotion announced the pairings for the semi-final round of its season two lightweight tournament. Former UFC stand-out Roger Huerta will be facing off against the 10-3 Pat Curran, while the 8-2 Carey Vanier will face season one finalist Toby Imada. Tapology’s Steven Kelliher was on hand at the press conference to learn of the matchups and how the organization is setting up its plans for the lightweight division. Headlining the Boston card will be a non-title bout between season one champion Eddie Alvarez and Josh Neer, who signed with Bellator following a run of five fights in the UFC. The winner of the lightweight tournament is expected to challenge Alvarez for the lightweight title later this year.


Also Ryan Thomas is replacing Judo Jim Wallhead, who can't fly out of England with that volcanic ash bullshit, against McClintock. Glad the kid gets another chance but McClintock's an even better sub guy than Askren haha.

 

[naner12]

Anyone catch the last show? Was a pretty dope show. Ryan Thomas made it through to the next round stopping McClintock after being in trouble early. Hornbuckle did what he was supposed to do and ended Stinson early and Pitbull's heel hook was nasty .. can't wait to see his next fight vs. Reis.

 

[B-Buzz]

Middleweights tomorrow, not their best card but it could be fun. Hope Shlemenko brings the violence

Bryan Baker vs. Sean Loeffler
Jared Hess vs. Ryan McGivern
Alexander Shlemenko vs. Matt Major
Luke Zachrich vs. Eric Schambari
Non-Tournament
Welterweight bout: Brent Weedman vs. Rudy Bears
Bantamweight bout: Danny Tims vs. Brian Davidson
Featherweight bout: Demi Deeds vs. Eric Marriott
Lightweight bout: Nick Nolte vs. Drew Dober

 

[UCDgreek]

i just wish they showed it in high def.

 

[B-Buzz]

ya for real, especially since it's going to get really good starting next week.
5/6: Alvarez vs. Neer, Huerta vs. Curran, Imada vs. Vanier and Cole Konrad's going to kill some guy named Pat Bennett
5/13: Lombard vs. Filho, Warren vs. Georgi K, Pitbull vs. Reis
5/20: Soto vs. Saraiva, Hornbuckle vs. Carl, Thomas vs. Askren II

 

[naner12]

The Lombard card is in Louisiana too .. I wish it was closer to New Orleans though .. fucking Monroe is like 4 hours away. This week's card wasn't that fantastic all the fights were semi predictable and Zachrich tapping to that was kind of ridiculous .. it looked like he could move his head side to side with ease.

 

[B-Buzz]

that sucks man, it seems like Filho's finally off the shit again so it should be a sick fight.
Ya I don't know what Zachrich was thinking, Schambari must have a decent squeeze and he panicked. Shlmenko's 500001 spinning strikes was ridiculous too

 

[MOREBASS]

Shlmenko's striking was pretty cool to watch. Major needs to learn some damn lateral movement, he was getting caught with spinning back fists and kicks that you should be able to see and avoid easily.


@UCD, I was watching it in Hi Def last night on CSN (Comcast Sports Network) Do you get that channel?

 

[UCDgreek]

ha yeah the spinning back fist loses its suprise after the 20th time.

@morebass.. yeah i was watching on csn bay area but they werent showing it on hd there or any of the alternate hd channels. what company do you have? i have dish network. i also had to watch it at 8pm this time because they werent showing it at 5pm like the previous weeks.

 

[B-Buzz]

fucking amp'd for tomorrow.

160 lbs. Catchweight Super Fight: Bellator Lightweight Champ Eddie Alvarez vs. Josh "The Dentist" Neer
Lightweight Semifinals: Roger Huerta vs. Pat Curran
Lightweight Semifinals: Toby Imada vs. Carey Vanier
Heavyweight Bout: Cole "Brock Jr." Konrad vs. Pat Bennett
and I'm not even sure what the other fight they'll show will be, but those 4 are fucking sick.

 

[B-Buzz]

lmao Konrad killed any hype he had with that fight, that was pitiful. Imada-Vanier fight was porn for someone who loves scrambles as much as I do. Can't believe the judges didn't give that to Huerta. I had Curran winning but I thought Huerta would get it based on his name and everyone wanted to see him fight Alvarez. And Eddie did what he had to to win. At least his playing it safe isn't as boring as GSP and Anderson, and the second pass he did to mount was sick.

 

[naner12]

Playing it safe? He choked him into unconsciousness .. Alvarez' fantastic back and forth fights are with guys he can't out maneuver on the ground like Hellboy and Kawajiri. Neer isn't that guy .. I don't see that as playing it safe.

.. and Konrad looked terrible that shit didn't even deserve to be aired.

 

[B-Buzz]

it seemed like he didn't want to stay in the pocket like he usually does, and once he realized how bad Neer is at wrestling he was doing the GSP feint then shoot from like 5 feet out and still getting it. I guess he has been wrestling a lot more lately, I still always picture him in the Dream tourney throwing bombs at everyone so whenever he subs someone it's weird. Funny creepy ass Kikuno gave him a harder time than Neer did.

 

[naner12]

it seemed like he didn't want to stay in the pocket like he usually does, and once he realized how bad Neer is at wrestling he was doing the GSP feint then shoot from like 5 feet out and still getting it. I guess he has been wrestling a lot more lately, I still always picture him in the Dream tourney throwing bombs at everyone so whenever he subs someone it's weird. Funny creepy ass Kikuno gave him a harder time than Neer did.

Yeah, I'm just saying I think he more threw those bombs out of necessity rather than wanting to put on a good show. Playing it safe to me is like Antonio McKee style of fighting. Alvarez was aggressive from the top, issued damage to Neer with strikes and made him fall face first into the canvas. Was a good showing ..

 

[B-Buzz]

Earlier I realized Nick Diaz was the only guy to finish Neer in the UFC and he had a pretty good resume there, puts it more into perspective.
Also Filho can't get his visa so I guess the Lombard fight is off. Weak

 

[naner12]

Earlier I realized Nick Diaz was the only guy to finish Neer in the UFC and he had a pretty good resume there, puts it more into perspective.
Also Filho can't get his visa so I guess the Lombard fight is off. Weak

Yeah don't feel too bad about the card being in Monroe anymore hah. Even though I'm pretty hyped to see Reis Vs. Pitbull.

.. and didn't Fickett stop Neer as well?

 

[B-Buzz]

ah ya, that was a little earlier. NIGHTRIDEERRRR

 

[B-Buzz]

oh shit I get to watch it sort of live for once.

FW Semis: Warren vs. Georgi K and Reis vs. Pitbull
"super"fight Lombard vs. Jay Silva

Got Warren by LnP to advance and Reis by getting the better of the scrambles, Lombard by complete starching


edit- holy shit this fight is fucking sweet.
Well that was a top 5 fight of the year, and I think maybe 2 punches landed lol.

 

[B-Buzz]

Lombard 6 second KO last night

 

[naner12]

Was a good card last night I kind of rewish it would've been in New Orleans heh. Seems like Monroe had a good crowd and a good card. Glad they got to show Rader's fight on TV .. he's a good local dude and hopefully he gets a shot on the WW tournament.