BELLATOR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS:13 4/8/10
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Yeah I don't see much of a way Askren beats Hornbuckle unless Askren's sub defense is that good. I definitely think Askren gets the takedown but he'll get subbed sometime .. possibly in the first. Soto looked good in opening the vagina on Sariava's head and Hornbuckle looked real good.
.. and Bedford struggled way too hard with a dude who was 8-9 and stopped in almost every single one of his losses. Not really all that excited with him being in the 135lb tourney. Hopefully they can get some better talent into the tourney. Maybe a couple of Shooto guys like Ueda or something since WEC has most of them locked up. Even someone like Manny Tapia would be alright to try and get his career back on track ..
.. and Bedford struggled way too hard with a dude who was 8-9 and stopped in almost every single one of his losses. Not really all that excited with him being in the 135lb tourney. Hopefully they can get some better talent into the tourney. Maybe a couple of Shooto guys like Ueda or something since WEC has most of them locked up. Even someone like Manny Tapia would be alright to try and get his career back on track ..
lol told you guys joe was gonna whoop somebodys ass..hes sick at jiu jitsu and wrestling.dope take downs. but he dosent roll that much anymore everytime im in there(ncfa) he's sparring,I think he's focusing more on his hands..the dudes a beast.any one know who he fights next i dont really watch bellator what time does it come on?
Soto stops Saraiva
In the “Super Fight,” Joe Soto defeated Diego Saraiva by doctor stoppage in the first round after using a big elbow to open a giant gash on Saraiva’s forehead. It was the first time Saraiva had been stopped in 38 professional fights.
“It sucks that I had to end him with the cut, but that’s the way it goes,” Soto said afterward. “Now I’m just looking forward to fighting the winner of the tournament.”
Rebney said Soto made a major statement with the win. “This was a very dangerous fight for Joe,” Rebney said. “But he came to us and said ‘I want the toughest guy you can find at 145.’ With a performance like that against a fighter of Diego’s caliber, it’s a great night for him.”
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Soto stops Saraiva
In the “Super Fight,” Joe Soto defeated Diego Saraiva by doctor stoppage in the first round after using a big elbow to open a giant gash on Saraiva’s forehead. It was the first time Saraiva had been stopped in 38 professional fights.
“It sucks that I had to end him with the cut, but that’s the way it goes,” Soto said afterward. “Now I’m just looking forward to fighting the winner of the tournament.”
Rebney said Soto made a major statement with the win. “This was a very dangerous fight for Joe,” Rebney said. “But he came to us and said ‘I want the toughest guy you can find at 145.’ With a performance like that against a fighter of Diego’s caliber, it’s a great night for him.”
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ya Joe fucked that guy's forehead up
I'm not sure when they're doing the champ vs. contenders fights, I think they might start the third season in August. He'll fight whoever wins between Joe Warren and Patricio Pitbull Freire who I think are fighting June 17th. Both are pretty tough fights, Warren might be the best wrestler in MMA and has a crazy chin but his sub defense is still pretty shitty and Pitbull is a muay thai/BJJ guy
I'm not sure when they're doing the champ vs. contenders fights, I think they might start the third season in August. He'll fight whoever wins between Joe Warren and Patricio Pitbull Freire who I think are fighting June 17th. Both are pretty tough fights, Warren might be the best wrestler in MMA and has a crazy chin but his sub defense is still pretty shitty and Pitbull is a muay thai/BJJ guy
id like to see em fight Joe Warren then.joe used to wrestle in college he went to state a couple times..he used to train with cain valasquez there..then he came into nor cal fighting alliance,and dave terrell has him under his wing, so joe's jiu jitsu game is close to impeccable,I've rolled with him before,i got fucked up lets leave it at that.lol.
he's gonna be a name in m.m.a for a while i think.wen i see em at the gym he looks focused.
he's gonna be a name in m.m.a for a while i think.wen i see em at the gym he looks focused.
damn, I leave for a week and the thread dies lol. Where you at naner?
I had Imada edging out Curran 30-28, friend had Curran 30-28, and I figured they didn't want Toby getting KO'd by Eddie again so it wasn't a big surprise on the decision. Curran's scrambling is pretty badass so the fight with Eddie should be good. If Eddie doesn't sit in the pocket too much he should take it.
Seeing Mega Megu fight live was great even if the fight was kinda lame.
Thursday we got the welterweight finals with Hornbuckle vs. Askren. I think Askren still has no standup and his passing is really sloppy so Hornbuckle should be able to KO him or sink a sub, the line is crazy right now though I think Hornbuckle's -160. Then the return of Coleslaw Konrad vs. John Orr, Rudy Bears vs. Brian Green and then a bunch of people I've never heard of.
I had Imada edging out Curran 30-28, friend had Curran 30-28, and I figured they didn't want Toby getting KO'd by Eddie again so it wasn't a big surprise on the decision. Curran's scrambling is pretty badass so the fight with Eddie should be good. If Eddie doesn't sit in the pocket too much he should take it.
Seeing Mega Megu fight live was great even if the fight was kinda lame.
Thursday we got the welterweight finals with Hornbuckle vs. Askren. I think Askren still has no standup and his passing is really sloppy so Hornbuckle should be able to KO him or sink a sub, the line is crazy right now though I think Hornbuckle's -160. Then the return of Coleslaw Konrad vs. John Orr, Rudy Bears vs. Brian Green and then a bunch of people I've never heard of.
LOL I guess it's just me and you watching Bellator hah. I don't see how Imada lost that fight to be honest with you. I had it 29-28 Imada (I don't like scoring many rounds 10-10 but I can see it.) I was thinking man that judge is nuts scoring it for Curran and then they give the fight to him .. terrible scoring.
Hornbuckle should easily beat Askren. I think that line is going off all the hype Askren got off his wrestling but even with his strong wrestling he doesn't seem to have very good control when he's trying to pass guard or attack.
I gotta say I'm not liking the heavy's they're booking for the tourney. I was hoping they'd get some decent unsigned talent or some old school UFC vets like Monson, Rizzo shit even get Sylvia in there just to have some kind of known talent.
Hornbuckle should easily beat Askren. I think that line is going off all the hype Askren got off his wrestling but even with his strong wrestling he doesn't seem to have very good control when he's trying to pass guard or attack.
I gotta say I'm not liking the heavy's they're booking for the tourney. I was hoping they'd get some decent unsigned talent or some old school UFC vets like Monson, Rizzo shit even get Sylvia in there just to have some kind of known talent.
ya I don't think any of those guys would fight on the promise of getting paid for winning the tourney though. Guida was trying to set up a fight with Coleman and he turned down $25K so I imagine all of those guys would want the same for every fight and Bellator's not gonna pay them that.
What do you think about the Pitbull-Warren fight? I tried getting my friend to bet on Pitbull at -160 and he's skeptical. I think Pitbull wins on the feet and if Warren takes him down he's going to get subbed sitting in guard like he did against Bibi.
What do you think about the Pitbull-Warren fight? I tried getting my friend to bet on Pitbull at -160 and he's skeptical. I think Pitbull wins on the feet and if Warren takes him down he's going to get subbed sitting in guard like he did against Bibi.
Don't know how much I like Pitbull @ -160. I'd take it if it was closer to even .. there's always the possibility that Warren can stall him out long enough to take a decision .. I just don't see it happening. I'd probably stay away from betting on that fight ..
.. and true on the purse situation but if they can get 1 of the guys they'll clean up IMO and they can have a legit champ. Imagine having Eddie Sanchez as your promotional heavyweight kingpin .. that's all I'm saying.
.. and true on the purse situation but if they can get 1 of the guys they'll clean up IMO and they can have a legit champ. Imagine having Eddie Sanchez as your promotional heavyweight kingpin .. that's all I'm saying.
Yeah much props to Askren. I don't know if he didn't know how to lock it up it kind of looked like Askren's head was too far out when he threw his legs up .. plus Askren seems to have serious strength and it didn't seem like Hornbuckle could pull him in.
Jose Vega's KO was nice too. Even with a 6-3 record dude has 2 wins over guys that are supposed to be in the tourney .. might as well let him in.
Jose Vega's KO was nice too. Even with a 6-3 record dude has 2 wins over guys that are supposed to be in the tourney .. might as well let him in.