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CBS is getting back into MMA with Bellator, the promotion owned by the networks parent conglomerate, Paramount Global. Who has Usman fought to deserve the title?". 12:04 pm ET, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks, Nurmagomedov and Pitbull fight for family legacy, Rosas Jr., 18, sets record in UFC debut with victory, Former champion Dillashaw retires, per reports, Pavlovich smashes Tuivasa in under one minute, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, McGregor set to return at UFC 246 in January vs. 'Cowboy'. Bam Bam plans on getting his hand + 1 submission win He has since gone 4-2, losing to Bader and Matt Mitrione while holding wins over UFC veterans Frank Mir, Chael Sonnen, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Timothy Johnson. The oddsmakers and public are heavily siding with the challenger, listing Nurmagomedov -660 and Freire +490 via Tipico Sportsbook. Bellator 289 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set UFC 286 Pay-Per-View Announced for London on March 18 Bellator 290 Update: Sabah Homasi, Brennan Ward to Meet on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles Let's f---ing go. Pursue your dreams and take your day trading to the next level. MMA legend Cris Cyborg was successful in the boxing ring on Saturday, winning a clear unanimous decision over Gabrielle Holloway. Reach: 71, Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing, Height: 511 Age: 24 Weight: 155 lbs. At least publicly, Danis, 29, hasnt shown a real interest in returning to MMA. Today, we look at the co-main event for Bellator 288. It's life. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/bellator-president-scott-coker-dillon-danis-frustrating, Danis scuffled with British YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and was punched by Anthony Taylor, physical altercation with former UFC star Nate Diaz, will fight KSI on Jan. 14 in a DAZN pay-per-view boxing match, friend of former UFC dual champion Conor McGregor, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. + Dangerous right hand Do you agree? CBS is getting back into MMA with Bellator, the promotion owned by the networks parent conglomerate, Paramount Global. One given name comes to the mind of fight fans when the surname "Nurmagomedov" is mentioned: Khabib. CBS Sports features live scoring, news, stats, and player info for NFL football, MLB baseball, NBA basketball, NHL hockey, college basketball and football. After five wins, Emelianenko signed with Bellator and debuted for the promotion in June 2017. ^ Hard leg and calf kicks ^ Defensively and offensively Fighting tougher guys (h/t MMA News), He continued, But I think he got sidetracked a little bit and other things got in the way. Entertainment, News, Sport, Soaps and all your favourite Irish and International shows from Virgin Media Television live and on-demand. 18.". Horse Racing December 9 Free Horse Racing Picks: Best Bets & Dark Horse Selection (Dec 10). https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-tribute-videos-anthony-rumble-johnson-death, Watch every Anthony Johnson knockout and TKO in the UFC, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. His career record stands at 40-6. After all, it had already been announced that Yoel Romero would be next in line to challenge for light heavyweight gold prior to Bellator 288 this past weekend. More comfortable controlling range off of his backfoot, Freire has gotten a lot better when it comes to managing his pacing in a fight. + 5 submission wins Nemkov vs. Anderson takes place at Bellator 288 on Nov. 18. The challenger appears to have commensurate grappling chops to his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, all while possessing a more potent striking game from multiple phases. Countless fighters have expressed their condolences and memories through interviews and on social media. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/bellator-288-breakdown-will-usman-nurmagomedov-outpace-patricky-freire-to-become-lightweight-champion, Point of interest: Potential grappling threats, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? Firas Zahabi thinks a glaring difference between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is their defense.. Middleweight champion Adesanya (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) defends his title against Pereira (6-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) in Saturdays UFC 281 main event at MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. El Jefe has been a controversial figure since making his way into the MMA world. The NYSAC has explained the scorecard debacle in the UFC 281 fight between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Silvana Gome Juarez. All Ive got to say to Anthony and to Dillon: You shouldnt be out there fighting for free. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Right now hes doing something else.. This latest Danis fiasco happened less than a week after he was in the middle of a physical altercation with former UFC star Nate Diaz outside of Madison Square Garden at UFC 281. Sound off in the comment section below PENN Nation! Even against credentialed wrestlers like Chris Gonzalez, Nurmagomedov has been able to comport himself well inside in tie-ups, creating clever scramble opportunities that led him to a slick font-choke finish. Who deserves what is not a conversation that interests Usman Nurmagomedov, but he has the remedy for skeptics. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). We cant make him do it, hes gotta want to do it. If you want to fight for free, please give me a call. Dec. 31s joint Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation card has added an intriguing lightweight matchup as Gadzhi Rabadanov will take on Koji Takeda. Reach: 72, Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Following Bellator 288 last weekend, the promoter gave his thoughts on the submission artists move to boxing. The card will air live on CBS, the first time the promotion has aired live on the network and the first time MMA has been live on CBS since 2010. His lead leg kicks still come with a bit of a Sanda flare attached, but Nurmagomedov packs potent attacks from multiple ranges. 8 p.m. (SHO) Bellator 289 MMA: Raufeon Stots (18-1) vs. Danny Sabatello (13-1) in a bantamweight bout plus undercard in Uncasville, Conn. SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL "To be honest, the situation in the gym is tense right now," Usman Nurmagomedov said. And amid Saturdays UFC Fight Night 215 event in Las Vegas, the UFC did the same with its own video honoring Johnsons life. DAZN is the world's first truly dedicated live sports streaming service. Given where the Nurmagomedov clan traditionally makes their money, no one should be surprised if we see heavy doses of grappling in the challengers game plan. Bellator 288 takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. That individual is Bellator President Scott Coker. COLLEGE FOOTBALL. He's very calm and, of course, he has good wrestling and good grappling," Pitbull told CBS Sports. section: | slug: bellator-288-usman-nurmagomedov-patricky-pitbull-fight-for-family-legacy-respect-and-the-lightweight-title | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | 2022 Bellator MMA schedule: Raufeon Stots vs. Danny Sabatello, Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez 2 on tap The promotion closes out the year with some big fights on the docket By Shakiel Mahjouri However, he first has his DAZN pay-per-view headliner with, Cain Velasquez requests permission to compete in Lucha Libre wrestling event while on bail, Michael Chandler hits back at accusations of being a dirty fighter in Dustin Poirier fight: Youre just in there trying to survive. Bellator President Scott Coker isnt super thrilled with Dillon Daniss new career choice. Raul Rosas Jr. has things like a winter formal and a senior prom to look forward to, but he can't stop talking about winning a UFC title. "Who thinks what doesn't matter at this point," Nurmagomedov said. Unless the champion is able to catch him with a devastating counter on the way in, then I suspect that Nurmagomedovs wrestling, pace and kicks will break down Freire for a third-round finish. + Strong inside the clinch + Solid footwork and range management "He says, 'If you want to rest, you can go home and rest there. When asked about the situation, Coker was at a loss. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Day Trading Courses taught by day trader and 2017 Nominee for Best Educator, Ross Cameron. He also lost to Corey Anderson in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix. After a 27-fight win streak that saw him compete in Rings, PRIDE, Affliction and Strikeforce, Emelianenko lost three fights in the Strikeforce organization. Bellator President Scott Coker isnt super thrilled with Dillon Daniss new career choice. I will show everyone on Nov. Should Freire elect to grapple with Nurmagomedov, then hell likely need to be mindful of his gas tank in case he cant control the young challenger and is forced to scramble. In 2017, the submission ace signed with Bellator. Bellator president Scott Coker, Danis promoter, hadnt seen the latest encounter but was told about it Friday. Following Bellator 288, Patricio Pitbull lashed out at Bellator on social media because his brother, Patricky Pitbull, waited five hours to get stitches for a cut. Both are trying to live up to a storied family legacy and both are trying to erase any doubts about their ability inside the cage. Now he laments how the past few years have unfolded. You will never be forgotten for all your contributions inside and outside of the cage. The elderly are leaving and the new generation is coming.". However, in spite of my hate for casual narratives, I cant help but see the promotional fast-tracking of Nurmagomedov paying off in this spot. From feints to prodding jabs that pull out his opponents returns, Freire, like his brother, has a knack for creating and finding counter opportunities. "He kicks very well. Please check your email for a confirmation. The fight, which will be the first for the promotion of 2023, is a rematch of the January 2019 bout between the two. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. While his bout with KSI hadnt yet been formally announced, Coker seemed disappointed by the prospect of Danis moving to boxing. Angela Hill vs. Emily Ducote (womens strawweight) Tracy Cortez vs. Amanda Ribas (womens flyweight) Clay Guida vs. Scott Holtzman (lightweight) He won by first-round submission, and moved to 2-0 in 2019 the same way, submitting Max Humphrey (3-3). However, there is one man who has to be a little saddened by the contest. The co-main event for Bellator 288 features a lightweight title fight between two men who are familiar with kicks and their associated counters. Emelianenko became an MMA legend during his stint with PRIDE FC. + 16 KO victories + Hard leg and body kicks And once his opponents hit the mat, Nurmagomedov wastes little time when it comes to making hay with whatever positions they give him. + 8 knockout victories Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including reaction to the news of Bellator 290 below. Whether hes blanketing foes with their backs to the mat or punishing them as they try to get back to their base, Nurmagomedov applies the methodical and crushing pressure that you would associate with his brand. But if Bellator puts me against him, let's go. "I beat Peter Queally and I finished him in the second round. MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellators top bouts. Usman Nurmagomedov can validate his place in the sport by dethroning Pitbull on Friday. Please check your email for a confirmation. Danis, who gained notoriety as a training partner and friend of former UFC dual champion Conor McGregor, signed with Bellator in 2017 but has competed only twice for the promotion. Please check your email for a confirmation. Since the loss to Anderson, Bader defended the heavyweight title against interim champion Valentin Moldavsky and Cheick Kongo. But as time has passed, Freire has also steadily refined his game as a striker. + 8 first-round finishes Rountree, the Season 23 Ultimate Fighter runner-up, has back-to-back wins after a rough patch Throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career, Josh Thomson did a pretty great job of entertaining the masses by putting on fun fights which included being one of the only men to ever finish Nate Diaz. Per DAZN, the main card for Bellator 285 in Dublin will start from the following international times: Pacific Time 1 PM on Friday, September 23 rd Eastern Time 4 PM on Friday, September 23 rd The matchup with The Nightmare has made a lot of headlines and generated a lot of excitement. + Excellent wrestling ability Why am I not the champion? Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including reaction to the news of Bellator 290 below. He won both fights in 2018 and 2019 by submission before undergoing knee surgery, which put him on the shelf indefinitely. The 17-year pro also keeps a solid level-changing double in his back pocket that he likes to use to either even out striking exchanges or put a stamp on rounds. + Accurate shot selection The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Fedor Emelianenko will challenge heavyweight champion Ryan Bader in his retirement fight, and Vadim Nemkov fresh off his grand prix title win over Corey Anders will defend his light heavyweight belt against Yoel Romero . Bellator's bantamweight grand prix final is set, but it wasn't without a little controversy. + Bellator lightweight champ Despite starting off in wrestling and hailing from a particular part of Dagestan that is known for its Wushu Sanda, Usman Nurmagomedovs style shows a lot of muay Thai influences. For that reason, I believe that Nurmagomedov will be initiating the directions in this fight. While his bout with KSI hadnt yet been formally announced, Coker seemed disappointed by the prospect of Danis moving to boxing. Despite starting off in wrestling and hailing from a particular part of Dagestan that is known for its Wushu Sanda, Usman Nurmagomedovs style shows a lot of muay Thai influences. CHICAGO Another weekend, another Dillon Danis fiasco.. That was the case this past Friday when Danis scuffled with British YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and was punched by Anthony Taylor during a brawl at a DAZN event. Available in US on Smart TV, mobile devices & more. Former UFC and Strikeforce star Josh Thomson has spoken about one of the only regrets he has from his life. Usman Nurmagomedov and Patricky Pitbull have a lot more in common than one might think at first glance. For the first time since 2019, Benson Henderson has won back-to-back fights. section: | slug: bellator-290-fedor-emelianenko-set-for-retirement-bout-against-ryan-bader-in-february-showdown-on-cbs | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. From the outside, Nurmagomedov usually sets up his long-range weapons off of prodding shots and feints. Given Dillon Daniss age and youth, its still possible he could one day return to the Bellator cage. Interesting stakes action from across the world this weekend, including the G1 Starlet Find out free horse racing picks and dark horse selection here If youre looking for the latest free horse racing picks, predictions, and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. What do you make of these comments? "With a healthy roster full of many of the world's very best fighters, along with elite up-and-coming prospects and legends of the game, I'm very excited to showcase this event on the most-watched network in America.". Who will leave Las Vegas on Saturday with the UFC 205-pound title? The co-main event will feature Yoel Romero challenging for the light heavyweight championship against the winner of the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix finals between champion Vadim Nemkov and challenger Corey Anderson. Bellator 288: Usman Nurmagomedov, Patricky Pitbull fight for family legacy, respect and the lightweight title Nurmagomedov and Pitbull are competing for many of the same things in Chicago on Friday Making quiet strides in his wrestling under the care of Eric Albarracin, Freire has really improved his ability to defend and control the takedown traffic in his fights (particularly when being pressed up against the fence). Introduced to freestyle wrestling at the age of 8 and coming up in a combat sambo-heavy team under the care of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (Khabib Nurmagomedovs late father), this iteration of Nurmagomedov carries a lot of the familiar stylistic hallmarks that youll see from his stablemates. From Cokers standpoint, dealing or rather, not dealing with Danis has been a less-than-ideal situation. pic.twitter.com/xQXFBrUDVt, BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 19, 2022, We pay tribute to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson pic.twitter.com/E2obbW7FwF, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. + Dynamic kicker Raul Rosas Jr. has things like a winter formal and a senior prom to look forward to, but he can't stop talking about winning a UFC title. ^ Attacks all three levels Nurmagomedov has a lightning-fast level change in open space that serves him well when under fire, but has no issue controlling grappling exchanges or finishing takedowns from the fence. So we signed him, we wanted to develop him, we wanted him to come into our system and start fighting. The aftermath of Anthony Johnson's unexpected death is still rippling through the MMA community.. Johnson, a former UFC title challenger and one-time Bellator fighter, succumbed to his battle with illness, leaving the fight world to cope with the loss of Rumble and reflect on his life.. Countless fighters have expressed their condolences and memories through Sign up today for $19.99/month or just $149.99 for an entire year. COLLEGE BASKETBALL MEN. Pitbull defends his Bellator lightweight championship against Nurmagomedov at Bellator 288, taking place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Friday night. The legendary career of former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will come to an end in 2023. The next generation of American Kickboxing Academy stars are beginning to emerge at the heralded gym. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at "We have Benson Henderson, we have Tofique Musayev, we have a lot of guys [who deserve a title shot]. + Consistent pace and pressure + Works well from topside, + Freestyle wrestling base 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 289, which took place Friday and saw a number of significant betting upsets. ^ Coming forward or off the counter To me, he had a lot of potential. Once able to establish his distance, it typically doesnt take long for the Dagestani fighter to find his opponents legs through mimicked stances and crushing calf kicks. A healthy tension has enveloped AKA as this new iteration chases Makhachev's recent accomplishment. Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 289, which took place Friday and saw a number of significant betting upsets. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). That latter fight was the last time that Danis competed in the cage. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | The UFC heavyweight returns to action at UFC on ESPN 42 in Orlando, as hes set to take on Sergei Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) on the main card of the event. Soon after suffering his first slew of losses under the Bellator banner, Freire learned to utilize first rounds as feeling-out periods, often finding his finishes in the second frame. "He's very dangerous, for sure, but I don't believe he deserves the title. The co-main event for Bellator 288 features a lightweight title fight between two men who are familiar with kicks and their associated counters. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Henderson outgrappled and outclassed Peter Queally in the main event of Bellator 285 on Friday evening. You should fight in the cage or do it in the ring. + 10 first-round finishes + Improved wrestling ability Bader went on to lose the light heavyweight title to Vadim Nemkov. 1 contender by the weight of his last name and not the strength of his resume. Bellator MMA held its penultimate 2022 event in Chicago with a full slate including a pair of championship affairs. Bader won that fight via TKO in just 35 seconds to win the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix and the then-vacant championship. The Brazilian has won four straight fights, and is looking to break into title contention with a victory. Im not sure what the tactics there are.. Now, hes set to move to box in January and face YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. "You're training for two hours straight -- constant training and training -- and you can't stop. This marks the third UFC main event in four fights for Rodriguez (16-1-2). He avenged a doctor stoppage loss to Peter Queally to capture the title -- a title vacated by his younger brother and arguably Bellator's all-time best fighter, Patricio Pitbull. We signed him, we wanted to develop him, we wanted him to come into our system and start fighting, fight tougher guys and work your way up, but I think he got sidetracked a little bit. This will be the third fight of 2022 for Tuivasa (15-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC). Emelianenko remains the greatest fighter in MMA history to never fight in the UFC. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! + Accurate shot selection + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt The tip-off for the 2022/2023 Hungry Jacks NBL Season has been announced, and from Sunday, 2 October fans can catch two explosive NBL matches every Sunday streamed live on 10 Play. His latest antics have resulted in a booking as Danis, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, will fight KSI on Jan. 14 in a DAZN pay-per-view boxing match in London. That said, someone like Freire should be all too familiar with front chokes considering who his main training partner is. Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 289, which took place Friday and saw a number of significant betting upsets. He was one of the best jiu-jitsu guys on the planet at one time, Coker said. It was Karolina Kowalkiewicz (14-7 MMA) vs Silvana Gome Juarez (11-5 MMA) in the womens strawweight bout last Saturday night, November 12th at UFC 281 which took place at Madison Square Garden, New York City. "A lot of people talk about this: I'm not the real champ because my brother vacated the title. Youre a professional prize fighter. Find the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. If he sees you stop, he might even kick you out of the gym," Usman Nurmagomedov told CBS Sports. Since then, Dillon Danis has become a big name for his life outside the cage. + KO power Check out the full interview with Usman Nurmagomedov below. Things get in the way. Islam Makhachev recently defeated Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship, joining the team's illustrious hall of champions with veterans like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Luke Rockhold, Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez. ^ Counter hooks, uppercuts, etc. How can people say this?" If you want to train, you have to train at the gym.". ^ Dangerous knees off collar ties All Rights Reserved. Im not sure what to think about it, Coker told reporters, including MMA Junkie, after Bellator 288 in Chicago. As the weekend approached, however, the biggest promotions in the sport hosted events, which allowed them an opportunity to pay their respects. ^ Defensively and offensively Originally coming onto the scene as Conor McGregors jiu-jitsu coach, Danis quickly began making a name of his own. And so we cant make him do it, hes got to want to do it, but right now hes doing something else., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The thing that is frustrating is, when you think of Dillon Danis, the guy has a great ground game. CHICAGO Another weekend, another Dillon Danis fiasco. Hes been caught up in repeated situations like the ones this past week, including a water-balloon incident with Jake Paul and being taken down by a bouncer outside of a Jersey Shore establishment. "We have been working tirelessly on growing this brand into the global powerhouse it is today and a primetime slot on CBS has always been one of our key objectives," Bellator president Scott Coker said in a statement. Usman Nurmagomedov, the younger cousin of the former UFC lightweight champion and all-time great, looks to replicate his mentor's success under the Bellator MMA banner. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Check out the full interview with Patricky Pitbull below. Nurmagomedov is also good about finding the body of his opposition, whether hes utilizing simple body jabs or well-timed spinning sidekicks. Patricky Pitbull said. Until then, Pitbull is under the impression that his opponent earned his status as the No. The following year, the jiu-jitsu expert made his Bellator debut against Kyle Walker (2-5). 7 p.m. Grambling St. at Vanderbilt, SECN. Topics include the fallout of Bellator 288 and UFC Vegas 65, Dillon Danis, James Krause, PFL pay-per-view, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Alex Pereira, and more. During Fridays Bellator 288 event in Chicago, the organization aired a touching video tribute to Johnson. Fighting professionally since 2005, theres very little that Freire hasnt seen at this point. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Height: 57 Age: 36 Weight: 155 lbs. Raul Rosas Jr. has things like a winter formal and a senior prom to look forward to, but he can't stop talking about winning a UFC title. Follow the action on NBA scores, schedules, stats, news, Team and Player news. The official site of the National Basketball Association. Bellator is going big to start 2023 as it announced two huge fights for Bellator 290 on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles. + Works well from topisde. They're getting experience from the champions, from people who have already been through it. The aftermath of Anthony Johnson's unexpected death is still rippling through the MMA community. He worked his way back to the UFC on Dana Whites Contender Series and is 6-0-1 since his return to the promotion two years ago this weekend. When he acquired Danis, Coker believed in him. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Pitbull was granted a shot at the vacant Bellator lightweight crown coming off two losses. Nurmagomedov is 4-0 in Bellator and 15-0 overall but has not defeated a single person currently ranked in the Bellator lightweight top 10. Although Freire will seldom flex his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt when fighting inside the cage, the 36-year-old has done a decent job of staying out of compromising positions throughout the years (outside of his lone submission loss to Lloyd Woodard in an underrated barn burner, that is). All Rights Reserved. To me, he had a lot of potential. Even though the 24-year-old talent possesses solid counters at boxing range and dangerous knees in the clinch, hell need to respect that pocket presence of Particky Freire. After debuting with the Japanese promotion in 2002 with wins over Semmy Schilt and Heath Herring, Emelianenko won the PRIDE heavyweight championship with a win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the first fight of their tremendous rivalry. 7 p.m. FCS Tournament: Samford at N. Dakota St., Quarterfinal, ESPN I am the real champion. Recently, hes gotten into several fights with names such as Nate Diaz and Anthony Pretty Boy Taylor. "There is a current champion and if they don't like that he's the current champion, it's going to change.". Your mom can pour you tea and you can stay at home.' Despite my official pick and analysis, I dont agree with the betting line being steamed this wide due to the popularity of both undefeated records and the last name Nurmagomedov.. This latest Danis fiasco happened less than a week after he was in the middle of a physical altercation with former UFC star Nate Diaz Tai Tuivasa is fighting this Saturday and then looking forward to some much-needed time off.. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. That was the case this past Friday when Danis scuffled with British YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and was punched by Anthony Taylor during a brawl at a DAZN event. Khabib Nurmagomedov's unparalleled commitment to training has not lost an edge as the undefeated world champion transitioned from fighter to coach. Although we see his patent flying knee a lot less these days, Freire will still change things up when feeling in stride by occasionally switching to southpaw to let strikes go. The thing that is a little frustrating is when you think about Dillon Danis, the guy has a great ground game, hes one of the best Jiu-Jitsu guys on the planet, Coker said of Danis. Emelianenko will fight for one final time when he faces heavyweight champion Ryan Bader for the title inside the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California at Bellator 290 on Feb. 4. That said, Ill be curious if Freire leans into weapons like bodywork, uppercuts and his previously-mentioned knees considering the potential for level-changing threats this weekend. The win made Bader, who also held the light heavyweight championship, a two-division champion. 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Johnson, a former UFC title challenger and one-time Bellator fighter, succumbed to his battle with illness, leaving the fight world to cope with the loss of Rumble and reflect on his life. Following Bellator 288 last weekend, the promoter gave his thoughts on the submission artists move to boxing. 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