Live Now! Bellator 301 ‘Amosov vs. Jackson’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Spherical 1

We’ve reached what Bellator has up to now claimed is simply its “closing
occasion of the 12 months.” The chatter about the way forward for the promotion
has reached a fever pitch on struggle evening, however no matter what
comes subsequent, 16 fights are on the docket in Chicago together with
a number of big ones on the primary card. We begin off within the
featherweight division, as France’s Landu (19-9, 4-1 BMMA) tries to
make Kobayashi (27-5-2, 0-2 BMMA) really feel unwelcome in his return to
the promotion. Referee Mike Cimmarusti takes the primary task
of the evening, and he watches a glove contact, because the fighters get
all the way down to it. Landu marches ahead out of his nook, solely to have
his lead leg kicked laborious. Landu counters with an overhand proper,
and he tumbles to the mat and recovers. Landu crowds his opponent,
tossing out a kick or two to seek out his vary. Kobayashi returns fireplace
with a low kick and geese a looping punch, and he misses on a
second kick from the opposite leg. Landu whiffs on his personal sweeping
kick, and he settles down and thunks one on the lead knee of his
opponent. Kobayashi half-heartedly reaches with one again and comes
up quick on just a few punches, and Landu pushes off his brow when
Kobayashi tries to shut the space. Landu dips with a proper and
buzzes the hair with a left, main Kobayashi to crash the pocket
and tie him up within the clinch. Kobayashi retains tight strain and
controls Landu, however does little else past squeezing. Landu
stifles a potential physique lock takedown, and when he will get turned
round, he shuts down a visit from the fighter out of Tokyo.
Kobayashi pops Landu within the chops with a shoulder, and he raises
Landu up with two knees. The second knee will get Landu’s consideration, as
he sells out for a single-leg takedown. Kobayashi defends himself
and stands again up, just for Landu to dump him all the way down to his seat in
a subsequent try. When Kobayashi powers again to his toes, Landu
is fast to strip his legs out and put him again down. As soon as extra,
Kobayashi speedily stands again up, and Landu isn’t about to let
him keep upright for lengthy as he threatens and succeeds with one other
trip-up from behind. Kobayashi is equally frantic to face up,
and he breaks the grip and spins round with a head kick that comes
up quick earlier than the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu

Spherical 2

The second spherical kicks off, and Cimmarusti takes an additional second
after the bell resounds. Landu comes out like he’s shot out of a
cannon, firing off just a few punches and a head kick. As Kobayashi
takes the kick off his chin, Landu follows with a proper and a stiff
left hand that knocks him off his toes. A determined Kobayashi will get
to his knees and tackles Landu to the mat, making an attempt to get his
bearings after getting stung early. Kobayashi permits himself to
get well whereas grinding on Landu, and Landu seems to be to scoot himself
to the fence so he can wall-walk. Kobayashi stacks the Frenchman up
and drives down stable punches, and he sways to the aspect to evade an
upkick earlier than decreasing himself down into the guard. Kobayashi once more
positions himself to land further strikes from above, and as he
opens himself up with strikes, Landu works his method to his toes. The
former King of Pancrase makes use of a physique lock to deposit Landu again down
to the ground seconds later, the place the discover themselves within the center
of the cage with no fence to make use of. Kobayashi shifts to half guard as
he smothers his man, and Landu wraps his palms round to the again
of Kobayashi’s head whereas on his again. Kobayashi follows Landu’s
tried scrambles and bucks, disallowing Landu from getting any
headway to flee. The fighter from Japan grinds his elbow on
Landu’s face, lifting it up ever so typically to bust it into Landu’s
cheek. Kobayashi maintains this high place to experience out the
spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Kobayashi
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Kobayashi
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Kobayashi

Spherical 3

The final spherical opens up with an aggressive Landu, and he begins the
spherical similar to the final with just a few punches and a head kick.
Kobayashi sees this mixture coming and counters with a proper
hand that stumbles Landu. The Frenchman shakes off the cobwebs, and
he finds himself within the crosshairs of a single-leg entry from
Kobayashi. Landu lifts his leg within the air to maintain his stability, and
he hops round and turns the nook to threaten together with his personal
takedown. Kobayashi lets go and makes an attempt to get off some knees when
they’re bent over, and so they cut up off. Landu stands out a jab, and
he intercepts a leg kick with a brief left hook and chains a entrance
kick into it. Kobayashi pitches a leg kick and shoots for a single
from a large distance, and he shoves Landu up towards the wall however
doesn’t floor him on the primary effort. Landu latches onto a
kimura from his again and falls to his seat, and he seems to be for a
sweep with the armlock. Landu succeeds in turning Kobayashi over,
and he retains the grip of Kobayashi’s left arm so he can pull off
the submission that would additionally come as a straight armlock. Landu
cranks the arm to the aspect as he hops into aspect management, and he
fights by a scramble as Kobayashi shortly turns to his knees.
Landu nonetheless maintains a grip on Kobayashi’s left wrist as he places
himself into north-south place, and Kobayashi pushes his toes
off the fence to present him some leverage or an explosive motion.
This fails, as Landu stays singularly centered on the arm, which
he torques right into a nasty kimura. Kobayashi toughs out the nasty
submission, and he permits his arm to go behind his again so he can
flip over in some way. Kobayashi survives the armlock proper to the
closing horn, with an ethical victory that proves he doesn’t consider in
a no-win situation even with that dire submission all-but locked
up.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu (29-28 Landu)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu (29-28 Landu)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Landu (29-28 Landu)

The Official End result

Yves Landu def. Isao Kobayashi through Unanimous Choice (30-27,
30-27, 30-27)

Spherical 1

Transferring proper alongside, lightweights take the cage as “Magic Mike”
Hamel (11-5, 4-2 BMMA) desires to bop and magnificence on British opponent
Wilde (16-4-1, 4-1-1 BMMA). The cage ranger for this collision will
be referee Rob Madrigal. There’s a respective glove contact, and
Hamel immediately claims the middle of the cage and paws away a head
kick. Hamel geese and dips to maintain Wilde guessing, and he takes a
jab on the jaw. Hamel responds with a leg kick, parries a jab, and
fires off a entrance kick. Hamel wipes his toes off as Wilde crashes
the pocket with a one-two. Hamel backs off and punches his approach into
a takedown, the place he manages to circle round and take Wilde’s
again. Hooking his personal legs round Wilde’s, Hamel journeys “The
Experiment” and places him on the mat. A livid scramble ensues, and
Wild fights his approach again to his toes and even will get off a knee on
the break to point out Hamel he’s not enjoying. Wilde swings laborious, and
Hamel does the identical, leading to them crashing into one another.
Wilde backs off and geese down, and Hamel blasts him with an
uppercut that splits the guard. Wilde takes it nicely, and Hamel
swings a proper hand excessive whereas swiping his left arm low to
journey Wilde up. Wilde evades the takedown try, and he absorbs a
aspect kick that kilos into his cup. Only some seconds elapse till
Wilde says he’s good to go, and so they reset as Wilde leaps ahead
with a left hook. Hamel makes an attempt one other takedown, and Wilde sees
it coming and shuts it down whereas not needing to bend over. Wilde
paws out with a one-two, and he permits a head kick to glide previous
his shoulder. Wilde doubles up on a jab, and Hamel scoops him up
and units him down, the place the American lands in aspect management. Wilde
turns to his aspect and almost will get away, however Hamel drags him again
down and wraps his proper arm beneath Wilde’s neck. Hamel steps into
half guard and thinks about locking down an arm-triangle choke, and
the wild Wilde rolls to his again to try an armbar. The frenetic
spherical involves a detailed.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Wilde
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Wilde
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Hamel

Spherical 2

The second spherical begins with a flurry of kicks from the British
fighter, who kicks low, excessive, and pushes out two entrance kicks. Hamel
strikes and comes into movement with a punch that results in a takedown
entry, and he jams Wilde up towards the fence. Wilde pushes off
due to a knee up the center, and he fakes with a Superman punch
and as a substitute goes to the physique with a proper hook. Wilde flicks out a
jab and hops away from a one-two, and he sees a swiping kick come
and avoids it as nicely. Wilde delivers a stern kick to Hamel’s lead
leg and geese away from a house run proper hand. Wilde wings a proper
hand that loops across the guard, and he follows it with a head
kick that’s barely blocked. The 2 throw laborious strikes on the
different, and their guards are excessive and shield every of them from the
worst of the blows. Wilde makes an attempt one other head kick, and Hamel
simply parries it however will get knocked again from a jab. Wilde snaps out
one other stable jab, and his footwork permits him to not eat a lot
coming again his approach. Hamel swipes and shoots for a takedown, and
when Wilde will get his stability, Hamel powers by and lifts Wilde
as much as slam him down. The Brit leans himself towards the fence, and
he pushes his foot off it so he can presumably roll Hamel over. Hamel
stays on high as Wilde scrambles, and he claims half guard and
makes use of his shoulder strain to pin Wilde down. “The Experiment”
defends himself from any ground-and-pound, and the bell rings.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Wilde
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Wilde
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Wilde

Spherical 3

Spherical 1

Featherweights are subsequent on the docket of prelims, as firm
stalwart Legislation (7-2, 7-2 BMMA) makes his tenth stroll to the Bellator
cage. He faces unbeaten Brazilian debutant Pontes (6-0, 0-0 BMMA),
and referee Blake Grice will observe the proceedings. Gloves are
touched, and Pontes introduces himself with a entrance kick that Legislation
swats out of the way in which. Pontes then sweeps the calf with a kick, and
Legislation doesn’t like explicit strike. He fires one off of his personal,
and so they conflict shins after they meet within the center. Legislation golf equipment
Pontes’ calf just a few occasions and stands out a jab, and the kicks have
drawn a slight limp out of his opponent only a minute and alter
into the struggle. Legislation pressures ahead and watches a head kick fly
at him so he can block it, and he retaliates with one other chopping
kick. Legislation pops Pontes’ leg twice, and Pontes comes up quick on two
looping proper palms. Legislation feeds the Brazilian a gradual eating regimen of calf
kicks, forcing a stance swap and disrupting Pontes from his personal
haymakers. Legislation doubles up on jab and follows with a proper hand, and
his proximity permits Pontes to ding him within the aspect of the top
with a proper hook. Legislation will get off two extra leg kicks earlier than Pontes
stomps at his knee, and Legislation isn’t about to cease abusing that lead
wheel. Pontes hundreds up on his strikes, maybe feeling the harm
of his leg and desirous to cease the discomfort, and Legislation sees most of
the pictures coming. Pontes dips down after an overhand proper to catch
a leg kick, and his takedown try is shut down by the American
wrestler. Legislation, urgent Pontes to the fence, knees him a number of
occasions within the breadbasket. One knee sounds prefer it hits the cup, however
Pontes doesn’t complain, and as a substitute pushes off to get again to
kickboxing vary. This instantly permits Legislation to pummel Pontes with
a number of extra small however efficient calf kicks. Pontes paws out a
entrance kick that misses the mark by a methods, and Legislation crowds him and
slams his shin into Pontes’ lead leg. Pontes lifts his leg
preemptively, and Legislation misses on an enormous proper hand. The bell
rings.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation

Spherical 2

Pontes provides a contact of gloves to start the spherical, and he’s
instantly extra aggressive this body than the final. His offense
largely goes large, as he swings laborious and throws himself
off-balance. Legislation stays calm and composed, chipping away with calf
kicks when he sees a gap, and his head motion permits him to
not get clipped. Pontes retains firing, and Legislation takes benefit of
this by countering with a double-leg takedown and depositing the
undefeated fighter flat on his again. Legislation sits within the guard of his
opponent, with Pontes clinging to him tightly. Pontes, with sheer
energy, sweeps Legislation and places him on his again. Legislation doesn’t settle in
this place, and he proceeds to reverse the Brazilian and reclaim
the highest placement. Pontes turns to his aspect and latches onto a
leglock, transitioning right into a heel hook try that enables him to
stand again to his toes with out taking a lot harm. Pontes places his
foot again on the accelerating when upright, swinging overhand
rights. One such strike glances off the nostril and attracts blood on
Legislation’s nostril, and Legislation responds with a proper hand and hits a visit to
put Pontes down once more. Pontes sneaks his proper leg over Legislation’s
shoulder and slides his shin round to attempt to put it beneath Legislation’s
chin, so he can arrange a uncommon Gogoplata. Legislation thwarts the versatile
Pontes from pulling off the unorthodox transfer, and he opens up with a
variety of proper palms to get some area. Legislation lets free with just a few
elbows, getting by the guard and banging into Pontes’
brow. The second spherical involves a detailed with another elbow
from the Pennsylvanian.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Legislation

Spherical 3

The 2 attain the third spherical, and Pontes as soon as extra is the preliminary
aggressor. The Brazilian doesn’t overswing together with his strikes like
Spherical 2, however the discount in quantity opens up alternatives for Legislation
to pepper him with calf kicks and jabs. One explicit calf kick
from Legislation attracts a limp and makes Pontes change stances, and Legislation
capitalizes on this with an enormous overhand proper that collides with
Pontes’ temple and shocks him. Pontes backs off, and he unloads a
big proper hand. Legislation occasions an ideal calf kick that takes Pontes
off his toes, and the harm is very large for the Brazilian. Barely
in a position to get up, Pontes dives down after a single and flops to his
again with a guard pull when Legislation doesn’t go down. With Pontes on
his again, Legislation kicks that very same leg just a few occasions, earlier than letting Grice
stand him up. Legislation simply misses with a head kick, and Pontes throws
laborious however isn’t discovering his goal. Legislation boots him upside the top,
and Pontes is hard however providing little else again. Pontes retains his
left leg raised as much as shield it from kicks, and Legislation splits the
guard with a jab to shake him up. Pontes comes up quick with a head
kick, and Legislation backs him to the wall and unloads with a vicious head
kick. Pontes dives into an Imanari roll to go after some form of
low-percentage submission, and Legislation bowls him to his again and begins
to batter the Brazilian with blistering blows. Pontes grips Legislation’s
left wrist to cease the beating, and he retains maintain of it as tight he
can so he can attempt to survive to the bell. Legislation wrenches his palms
free and bombards Pontes with hellacious ground-and-pound till the
struggle reaches its conclusion, all whereas a reduce splits open on the
high of the seemingly previously undefeated Pontes’ head.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-8 Legislation (30-26 Legislation)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-8 Legislation (30-26 Legislation)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-8 Legislation (30-26 Legislation)

The Official End result

Cody Legislation def. Jefferson Pontes through Unanimous Choice (30-27,
30-27, 30-27)

Spherical 1

This subsequent contest takes place at a pre-planned catchweight of 160
kilos, as Dagestan’s personal Mamedov (22-3-1, 2-2 BMMA) involves blows
with American High Crew product Mota (15-3, 4-2 BMMA). Referee Jason
Herzog will care for the particulars over the following three rounds
or much less. The fighters gladly clap their palms collectively earlier than
partaking. They meet within the center, and Mota offers floor first by
hopping again to dodge a low kick. Mota lunges ahead with a pair
of punches that go large, and he settles all the way down to land a calf kick.
Mota lands one other kick, and he will get met with a jab to the physique on
his approach ahead. Mota pressures them as much as the fence, and he seems to be
to throw the Russian down solely to get countered nicely. Mota climbs
again up and throws Mamedov to his knees, and Mamedov will get away with
a fence seize to not go all the way in which down. Mota squeezes his man
towards the cage and softens him up with physique pictures, however he lets
him go to seek out one other angle in. Mamedov counters an advancing Mota
with a pointy uppercut, however Mota’s ahead momentum permits him to
drive by and push Mamedov again. Mota can not maintain him there,
however he backs off and lands a left to the physique when darting again in.
Mamedov is out of vary for his personal proper hook, however he’s additionally in a position
to dodge two punches from the Brazilian. Mamedov connects with an
uppercut right into a left hook, and Mota manages to dam the top kick
that follows. Mamedov shoots in for a single, and Mota turns him
round and stops it from succeeding. The 2 tie up towards the
wire, and Mota punches his opponent within the thigh repeatedly.
Mamedov responds with knees to the physique, and Mota continues
punching the identical spot till Mamedov muscle mass him round. Mota
smacks Mamedov a number of extra occasions from up shut till the bell
awkwardly clangs.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov

Spherical 2

The fighters once more come to the middle of the cage to have interaction, and
Mota rings Mamedov’s bell out of the gate with a heavy proper hand.
Mamedov shakes it out and tosses out a head kick, and he strafes to
the aspect to evade a bull-rushing Mota. Mamedov places a one-two on
the chin and shoots for a single, and he lifts Mota’s leg within the
air and places him down. Mota defends with a butterfly guard, till
Mamedov hops over and strikes right into a partial half guard after which
shifts to the aspect. Mota turns to his aspect in an effort to work his
approach up, and he offers his again as much as stand. Mamedov follows him, however
Mota is ready to wall-walk briefly. Mamedov drags him again down,
the place this temporary change continues as Mota will get up and is introduced
down as soon as extra. Mota stands and shoots for his personal double with
Mamedov pinned towards the cage wall, and Mamedov stuffs it and
clasps his palms round Mota’s waist. The 2 jockey for place
and grind with each little bit of their power on the opposite, turning
round and peppering each other with physique pictures. Mamedov sells out
for a visit and can’t fairly get Mota down, and after extra clinch
management, Mamedov will get away and dodges a spinning again fist on the
break. Mota pushes previous a proper hand to jam Mamedov to the fence,
and the shut spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov

Spherical 3

Reaching Spherical 3, the 2 stand toe-to-toe and commerce one single
punch. Mota will get backed off with a entrance kick to the physique, and
Mamedov sees the success of the strike and pins two extra on the
waist earlier than Mota races at him together with his fists flying. Mamedov
slides away whereas Mota crowds him, and so they reset as Mamedov scores
a low kick. Mota once more hits nothing however air as he rushes at his
opponent with punches. When Mamedov dodges to the aspect once more, Mota
follows this time with a spinning again fist, however Mamedov has his
guard up. Mota chips on the leg with a kick, and Mamedov does the
similar. Mota assaults the lead leg once more with one strike, till he
pushes into the clinch. Mamedov makes use of the Brazilian’s momentum
towards him, and he slams Mota to the mat with a lovely throw.
Mamedov seems to be to get some ground-and-pound going, till Mota turns
to his aspect and hunts for some type of a sweep. Mamedov strikes
himself to take aspect management, and Mota once more turns so he can
current his again and get to his knees. Mamedov retains wrist management
to carry Mota down, whilst Mota strikes to his seat in an effort to
stand. The ability of the Dagestani fighter permits him to push Mota
to his again, the place he sits in Mota’s guard and lands floor
strikes. Mamedov continues to grind on this place, with mild
however scoring pictures any time he can discover a gap. Mota shrugs and
begins complaining that Herzog ought to stand them up, however Mamedov is
doing sufficient till the lengthy, sluggish drag of a struggle ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov (30-27 Mamedov)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov (30-27 Mamedov)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Mamedov (30-27 Mamedov)

The Official End result

Islam Mamedov def. Killys Mota through Break up Choice (29-28, 28-29,
29-28)

Spherical 1

Bellator 301 rolls on with a welterweight conflict that includes an
undefeated fighter in Kuramagomedov (11-0, 1-0 BMMA) that’s an
overwhelming -2000 favourite or above on this match. Ought to Wallace
(20-9-1, 0-0 BMMA) get his hand raised as a substitute, the underdog
starting from +900 to +1200 would simply decide up the largest betting
upset this 12 months in MMA. Mike Cimmarusti will function the referee
for the match that bettors consider is a foregone conclusion. The
fighters contact ‘em up, and Kuramagomedov is the preliminary aggressor
as he reaches out with a entrance kick and connects with a low kick.
Wallace, his mullet waving majestically behind him, will get pushed out
of the way in which by the person from Dagestan. Kuramagomedov sneaks in a
proper hand that surprises “Braveheart,” however Wallace gathers himself
and throws again. Kuramagomedov kicks low and journeys on Wallace, and
he connects with a stern proper hand to observe. Wallace fakes a
entrance kick to get a little bit of area, and he leans again to keep away from a head
kick earlier than digging a proper to the physique. Kuramagomedov reaches his
goal with a standing hook kick, and he strafes as Wallace goes
whizzing by together with his personal counter offense. Wallace lands a left, and
Kuramagomedov does the identical. Kuramagomedov connects with a leaping
swap kick, and he closes the space and secures a double-leg
takedown to place the Californian on the ground. Kuramagomedov permits
him to maneuver to his knees so he can take the again, however Wallace
muscle mass his approach up partly on account of a fence seize. Kuramagomedov
drills Wallace with a left hand and will get a head kick by, and
he retains Wallace on his again leg with a one-two. Kuramagomedov
strings two leg kicks right into a left hand, and he occasions an ideal
double to utterly befuddle Wallace. Kuramagomedov smothers his
man from on high, with sporadic ground-and-pound as he picks his
pictures and stacks Wallace up. Wallace makes use of his butterfly guard to
sluggish the assault, however Kuramagomedov is not going to give him an inch to
breathe as he wades into three-quarter mount. Kuramagomedov hunts
for an arm-triangle choke, solely to be stifled due to Wallace
kicking off the fence. The undefeated fighter lays into Wallace
with plenty of left palms, doing so till the bell rings.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Kuramagomedov
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Kuramagomedov
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Kuramagomedov

Spherical 2

Spherical 1

A possible bantamweight brawl attracts the eye of the followers
inside the Wintrust Area in Chicago, when Mattos (13-2-1, 1-1
BMMA) of the famend Pitbull Brothers camp toes the road with MMA
Lab export Palencia (10-1, 0-1 BMMA). Referee Rob Madrigal can be
the third within the cage, and the fighters kick issues off with a clap
of palms. Palencia bounces round early, coming out and in and never
letting a sweeping low kick get by. A stalemate ensues for
many of the first minute, as they commerce physique pictures. Palencia kicks
the leg and misses with an overhand proper. Mattos splits the guard
with a jab, and he sits down with a thudding low kick. Each males
make the most of their jab, and Palencia misses the mark with a one-two.
Mattos counters with a proper as Palencia fees him, and the 2
tie up within the clinch. They cut up aside, and are jittery and
tentative to have interaction with far more than single strikes. Mattos
swings laborious with large proper palms that don’t land flush, whereas
mixing within the occasional jab. Palencia additionally comes up hitting air
together with his personal energy strikes, because the accuracy fee to date is kind of
low. Mattos sits down with a brief proper hand as Palencia lashes
out, however it’s one-and-done as Palencia skirts away. Tit-for-tat
strikes are exchanged by the fighters, and Mattos opens up with a
proper hand to pressure Palencia to alter ranges. Mattos defends by
placing his again to the wall, and he pushes on the again of the MMA
Lab fighter’s head. As Palencia absolutely commits to the double, Mattos
elbows him on the aspect of the top. Mattos scrambles and pops up
when hitting a knee, and he continues scrambling proper till the
bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Mattos
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Mattos
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Mattos

Spherical 2

Spherical 1

A little bit of unhealthy blood has crept into this struggle initially scheduled
at flyweight. Melendez (5-0, 5-0 BMMA) missed weight by a bit over
half a pound, and her staredown with Turkish kickboxer Sengul (3-3,
0-1 BMMA) was something however cordial. Fortunately for these two girls,
they can settle their variations within the subsequent quarter-hour or
much less. Referee Blake Grice can be there to maintain issues on the
up-and-up, and he’s not in any respect shocked when they don’t contact
gloves. Sengul, with unhealthy intentions in her eyes, marches Melendez
down to start out the struggle. It’s Melendez who strikes first, with a
sequence of punches and kicks, the final of which is caught by the
lady from Turkey. Melendez strides ahead with a one-two, and he or she
parries an analogous combo that comes again at her. Melendez retains her
foot on the gasoline, absorbing a jab and buying and selling palms along with her
opponent. Melendez kicks low and resets, and he or she tags her foe with
a left hand. Melendez pushes out a entrance kick and evades the
counters that fly her approach, and he or she measures a left hook when Sengul
advances. Sengul swings laborious and walks right into a punch within the face,
and he or she eats a number of knees sq. within the midsection. Melendez
continues to work the physique with knees, and Sengul grimaces as a reduce
develops beneath her proper eye from the elbows that additionally come from
the Skrap Pack fighter. Melendez tees off with knees and elbows
from up shut within the clinch, and he or she even mixes in a foot stomp for
good measure. Melendez’ husband, Gilbert Melendez, requires her to
purpose varied strikes, and he or she follows each certainly one of his directions
to the letter as she beats on the Turkish lady. Melendez seems to be to
journey Sengul up, and when that fails, she knees Sengul a number of extra
occasions. Some massive swelling as developed on Sengul’s brow, as
the harm begins to mount quick. Sengul succeeds in punching her
approach out of the clinch, touchdown just a few pictures and making Melendez
retreat. Sengul reaches with just a few large proper palms, and he or she
overswings on one which makes her crash into the wall. Melendez sees
a few of the heavy pictures coming, and he or she flicks out a pointy jab that
stops Sengul from tagging her. Sengul comes up quick on a head
kick, and he or she swings laborious however isn’t discovering the goal typically. The
spherical ends with a fast left hook from Melendez.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Melendez
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Melendez
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Melendez

Spherical 2

Spherical 1

The prelims carry on rolling, as featherweights Khizriev (13-0, 2-0
BMMA) and Gonzales (14-2, 3-2 BMMA) are ready to lock horns. It
could possibly be a wild one, and referee Mike Cimmarusti can be taking
cost of the cage. The fighters don’t share a glove contact, and
as a substitute Khizriev is the one to maneuver to heart stage and strike.
Khizriev lands a proper hand, and Gonzales circles to the aspect and
returns fireplace. Khizriev sits down on a kick, and Gonzales mirrors
him together with his personal low kick. Gonzales swings for the bleachers, and
Khizriev sways and strikes to avoids all of them and crops the ball of
his foot on Gonzales’ chest. A takedown shot from Khizriev is
stuffed as the 2 twirl round, and Gonzales resets and dodges an
overhand proper. Khizriev chips on the lead leg with a kick, and
Gonzales crashes ahead with an enormous proper hand. Khizriev meets him
with a heavy proper hook, and his ahead momentum permits him to
bowl “J-Practice” over and put him on his again. Gonzales is fast to
arrange butterfly guard so he can kick Khizriev off of him, however the
Dagestan native is tightly presses to him as he strikes to half
guard. Khizriev prefers to keep up place over doing harm or
trying to find submissions, as he slowly softens Gonzales up. Gonzales
kicks him off as he absorbs a proper hand, and Khizriev golf equipment him
when leaping again down. The American sits up and will get belted with a
left hand as Khizriev pounces, and Gonzales is dragged again down
flat to the ground. Gonzales muscle mass his method to his knees and
wall-walks, and Khizriev thumps him at the back of the thigh earlier than
hurling him again all the way down to the ground. Gonzales once more climbs again up,
however Khizriev secures one other mat return. Khizriev will get off just a few
punches earlier than Gonzales will get to his toes. Gonzales turns him
round, and proper earlier than the bell, knees “Imam” within the face.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev

Spherical 2

Khizriev is correct in the course of the cage to start out off the spherical,
and his jab is out in entrance of him even when Gonzales is nicely out of
vary. Khizriev lands a calf kick, and Gonzales comes up quick with
his personal try. The Russian jackhammers Gonzales within the face with
a entrance kick, and Gonzales’ stability almost betrays him. Gonzales
shakes out the cobwebs, and he winds up with an enormous overhand proper.
Khizriev occasions this completely to land a double, however Gonzales does
not keep grounded for greater than a second earlier than popping again up.
Khizriev backs off and measures him with a low kick, and Gonzales
overswings with energy strikes that pound into the guard or fly previous
Khizriev’s hair. Gonzales crops a calf kick laborious however is met with a
double, and he’s dumped to his again. Gonzales shortly works his
approach again up and kicks Khizriev within the aspect to thank him for the
takedown. Khizriev telegraphs a takedown try, and Gonzales
meets him with a kick to the ribs and buzzes Khizriev’s dome with a
second one. Gonzales seems to be for his personal takedown, solely to get
stonewalled by the Russian. Khizriev drives a kick to the physique, and
Gonzales catches it however can not make the most of the leg within the air
to take his foe down. Gonzales tries to lure his foe right into a brawl,
and he takes one to land one. Khizriev reaches out with proper
palms, and he doesn’t put himself misplaced to cease the
takedown that comes his path. When he stops a takedown effort,
Gonzales kicks him within the intestine. Khizriev clips Gonzales with just a few
punches, and he spins with a kick to the physique as nicely. Gonzales
comes out swinging, and Khizriev drives him again with just a few punches
and a sweeping low kick. Gonzales splits the guard with a jab and
is backed away by the counter, and he has his lead leg kicked twice
from both aspect earlier than the spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev

Spherical 3

The third spherical opens up, and each featherweights are aggressive as
they hurl kicks at each other. Khizriev is the one to push
ahead, the place he permits Gonzales’ strikes to look off of him and
counter. Gonzales connects with a good entrance kick, and so they conflict
along with punches as Khizriev clinches him up. Gonzales pushes
him away and appears for a left hook on the break. Khizriev kicks the
physique, and Gonzales catches it and tries to take him down. Like
Guile from “Avenue Fighter,” Khizriev backflips together with his different leg
outstretched. The strike typically generally known as the “Flash Kick” simply
grazes Gonzales’ face—if that had put Gonzales away, knockout of
the 12 months would have been utterly and totally sewn up—and
Khizriev hits his knees as Gonzales shoots for a takedown. Khizriev
sneaks round behind his man to counter the takedown, and he will get
as much as threaten together with his personal try. Driving Gonzales throughout the
cage, Khizriev pressures his man and will get him down. “J-Practice” chugs
his approach again upright, and he seems to be for any offense he can muster.
Khizriev jabs and picks at his foe from a secure vary, and he takes
a kick on the aspect so he can attain out with a proper hand and commit
to a leg kick. Gonzales geese all the way down to throw a head kick, and
Khizriev blocks it and counters with two punches excessive.
Gonzales shoots for a single, and the Dagestan native stuffs it and
has his toes stomped for his defensive effort. Khizriev extremely
flips Gonzales all the way in which over to show some extent, and he succeeds
in setting Gonzales down with emphasis. Khizriev rains down punches
from above till the struggle concludes.

Sherdog Scores

Jay Pettry scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev (30-27 Khizriev)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev (30-27 Khizriev)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Khizriev (30-27 Khizriev)

The Official End result

Timur Khizriev def. Justin Gonzales through Unanimous Choice (30-27,
30-27, 30-27)

Spherical 1

Rob Madrigal is the third man contained in the Bellator MMA cage. Each
ladies open up the struggle by exchanging kicks. Inaba discovering success
along with her jab and following up with straight rights. Kielholtz is
getting tagged however not rocked or taking substantial harm. Good
low kick by Kielholtz, who’s discovering success at vary. Inaba
closes the space with the jab however cannot observe it up with
something efficient. Good leg kick by Kielholtz. Inaba is caught off
stability after whiffing on a excessive kick. Good 1-2 by Inaba, however it’s
countered by Kielholtz. A left hook scores for Kielholtz. A proper
hand lands cleanly for Inaba. A detailed spherical and Kielholtz lands a
left hook as they change. The shut spherical ends with Inaba
threatening a takedown earlier than going again to preventing on the toes.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz

Spherical 2

Kielholtz continues scoring with low kicks. Inaba misses a excessive
kick. Neither lady is ready to discover a lot punching success. Plenty of
punches bouncing off gloves and never fairly hitting their mark.
Kielholtz lands a pointy jab of her personal. Inaba is controlling the
heart however cannot discover her rhythm. Good leg kick from Inaba.
Kielholtz misses an overhand proper. Inaba walks right into a left hook.
Physique kick scores for Kielholtz. It is a a lot clearer spherical for
Kielholtz up to now, as Inaba isn’t discovering any momentum. Inaba is
having hassle getting inside and retains consuming leg kicks. Inaba
will get a single-leg takedown, however Kielholtz will get again up and begins
unloading towards the cage. They separate with a minute left.
Kielholtz throws a entrance kick that threatens however does not land. A
left hook scores for Kielholtz and he or she lands a leg kick to finish the
spherical.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz

Spherical 3

Inaba comes out extra aggressive and has some success with the jab.
Kielholtz punishes with low kicks. Inaba walks right into a hook however
is not phased. Kielholtz is countering nicely. Inaba is not discovering her
approach inside nicely. A physique kick lands for Kielholtz. The fitting hook
lands for Kielholtz. Inaba fees ahead however is not slicing off
the cage. Inaba has swelling beneath her proper eye. Two minutes left.
Kielholtz lands a pleasant proper hand, however Inaba continues coming
ahead. A pleasant leg kick from Kielholtz, though Inaba makes use of it to
get a takedown. Kielholtz makes use of the cage to stroll her approach again to her
toes. They separate. Kielholtz defending nicely towards the costs
of Inaba, which present aggression however aren’t touchdown in any
significant method. 30 seconds left. Inaba goes for one more takedown
however clinches towards the cage on the finish. The struggle ends with
Kielholtz touchdown knees to the physique.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz (30-27 Kielholtz)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz (30-27 Kielholtz)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Kielholtz (30-27 Kielholtz)

The Official End result

Denise Kielholtz def. Sumiko Inaba through Unanimous Choice (30-27,
30-27, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

Spherical 1

Jason Herzog is the referee. Buist is a a lot taller fighter and
lands a leg kick at vary earlier than lacking when he goes excessive. Colgan
is seeking to get on the within. Buist misses a kick, and Colgan
secures a takedown, touchdown into half guard. Buist is defending
nicely however is unable to get again up. The struggle has slowed all the way down to a
crawl, with Colgan touchdown occasional punches however principally preventing
to maintain place. Colgan lands just a few elbows. One minute left.
Colgan not seeking to advance place any. Dreadfully boring struggle
however a transparent spherical for Colgan.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan

Spherical 2

Buist is threatening with kicks at a distance however not committing in
worry of a takedown. Colgan is swinging wildly to shut distance.
Buist throws a head kick that’s blocked. Good physique kicks by Buist.
Colgan is not slicing off the cage, however he is ready to run down Buist
and safe a takedown anyway. Colgan is in half-guard and begins
touchdown elbows. Brief proper palms touchdown for Colgan. Buist has no
actual protection right here when it comes to getting again to his toes. 90 seconds
left. Colgan will get to mount. Buist offers up his again earlier than making an attempt
to flee. Colgan begins touchdown knees after securing his opponent.
A greater spherical for Colgan.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan

Spherical 3

The third spherical opens with Buist hesitant to throw. Colgan is
faking that he’ll shoot however is not following it up with
punches. Colgan ultimately shoots and secures a grip on Buist’s
leg. Buist is defending towards the cage. Colgan offers up and
throws a knee within the clinch earlier than they separate. Three minutes
left. Buist tries to step in with a knee. Colgan goes for a
double-leg takedown and grabs the again of his opponent. Colgan is
kneeing Buist, who has a knee down. Buist will get again to his toes and
circles away. 90 seconds left. Followers are booing as each males circle
with out throwing. Buist half-heartedly throws an overhand proper
that misses. A kick is blocked by Colgan. 30 seconds left. The
struggle ends after Colgan lands a counter proper hand.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 (30-27 Colgan)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Colgan (30-27 Colgan)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 (30-27 Colgan)

The Official End result

Archie Colgan def. Pieter Buist through Unanimous Choice (30-27,
30-27, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

Spherical 1

Reffing the primary principal card struggle is Jason Herzog. Each males are
hesitant to start out. Freire lands a leg kick. Shabliy defends a rush,
however a finger hits Freire within the eye. The struggle is paused. Freire is
okay to proceed, and the struggle restarts. A reduce opens beneath the
left eye of “Pitbull.” Shabliy is ready to land at vary. Good left
hook by Shabliy. Push kick lands and is adopted up by a leg kick
by Shabliy. The kicks of Shabliy are actually the differentiator so
far. Freire goes for an enormous left hook that misses. Excessive kick is
blocked by “Pitbull.” A transparent first spherical for Shabliy, who’s
having all of the placing success.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy

Spherical 2

Shabliy comes out and instantly begins throwing kicks to the legs
and physique. Freire throws his personal leg kick and is countered by a
straight proper hand. “Pitbull” eats a push kick and blocks a
spinning again fist. Each males preventing at vary. Shabliy avoids a
spinning kick. Freire eats a jab. Three minutes left. Very tempered
tempo up to now. “Pitbull” eats extra physique kicks. Shabliy catches Freire
overextending and catches his foe with a tough punch. An uppercut
misses for Shabliy. Two minutes left. Spinning kick misses for
Shabliy. Neither connecting a ton right here. Good 1-2 by Shabliy. Freire
eats a proper hook. 60 seconds left. Shabliy lands a physique kick.
Freire dodges a again fist. A 1-2 from Shabliy hurts his opponent as
the spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy

Spherical 3

Shabliy splits the guard with a straight proper hand. “Pitbull”
nonetheless fighting the kicks of his opponent. Shabliy is simply
too quick and in a position to kick with none worry of a counter. Good jab
to the physique for Shabliy. Freire staying on the skin, the place he is
unable to do a lot offensively. “Pitbull” spends some huge cash
charging ahead and throwing however is not in a position to land. The remainder of
the spherical sees “Pitbull” unable to seek out any momentum as Shabliy
continues to outwork his opponent.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy

Spherical 4

Shabliy opens the fourth composed. “Pitbull” fees ahead with
hooks and will get tagged by a straight proper hand. A pleasant left hook
lands for Shabliy. The face of Freire is actually exhibiting harm now.
The tempo has slowed down with Shabliy sometimes throwing 1-2s.
“Pitbull” is damage and retreating. Shabliy misses with a proper hook
and is not overly aggressive. Shabliy lands a number of mixtures and
follows it with a knee. “Pitbull” is exhibiting plenty of harm and
has an enormous reduce. Freire survives the spherical and continues to
throwback, however he is outclassed to date.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy

Spherical 5

Freire wants a end. Shabliy remains to be in full management however is not
placing on a lot strain. “Pitbull” fees and will get clipped by a
proper hand. Good leg kick for Shabliy. Freire blocks a excessive kick.
Lower than three minutes left. Shabliy touchdown singular pictures however
not throwing mixtures. Shabliy controls the middle of the cage.
Freire lands a jab, which is clearly a lot too little, far too late.
“Pitbull” misses with a determined again fist. The struggle ends with
Shabliy touchdown a spinning again kick.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy (50-45 Shabliy)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy (50-45 Shabliy)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Shabliy (50-45 Shabliy)

The Official End result

Alexandr Shabliy def. Patricky Freire through Unanimous Choice
(50-45, 50-45, 50-45); R5, 5:00.

Spherical 1

Overseeing the struggle is Mike Cimmarusti. McKee lands a physique kick to
begin however it’s caught by Outlaw. A takedown lands for Outlaw, who
is in full guard. Outlaw improves to half-guard. McKee is staying
lively with strikes from the underside, however they don’t seem to be doing any
harm. McKee recovers guard. The group is booing. 90 seconds to
go. Outlaw is completely satisfied to remain in full guard.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Outlaw
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Outlaw

Spherical 2

McKee sprawls and defends a takedown from Outlaw. A physique kick from
McKee is caught, and Outlaw goes for the takedown. McKee lands
elbows whereas defending and will get again to his toes. Outlaw is reduce,
however he will get the takedown. Outlaw bleeding throughout McKee whereas
consuming elbows in full guard. Outlaw as soon as once more not seeking to
enhance place. McKee sweeps place and goes into full mount.
Outlaw offers up his again however then scrambles again into guard. An actual
sliver of hazard for Outlaw that’s averted. Outlaw stays on high
however does next-to-no harm because the spherical ends.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee

Spherical 3

McKee’s proper eye is swollen, and the physician seems to be at it. The spherical
begins with McKee being very aggressive. McKee goes for a takedown
and places Outlaw on his again. McKee is in management and touchdown quick
elbows. Three minutes left. Good left palms from McKee. Outlaw is
exhausted and has his arm trapped. Midway by the ultimate spherical.
Outlaw is ready to reverse place and will get a takedown of his personal.
McKee lands an upkick. Outlaw is okay probably grinding out a
choice.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee (29-28 McKee)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee (30-27 McKee)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 McKee (29-28 McKee)

The Official End result

A.J. McKee def. Sidney Outlaw through Unanimous Choice (30-27, 30-27,
30-27); R3, 5:00.

Spherical 1

Reffing the rematch is Rob Madrigal. Sabatello throws a knee to
begin the struggle. A number of excessive kicks are thrown however blocked by
Stots. Sabatello goes for a takedown and places Stots on the bottom.
Sabatello is in half-guard and damaging the physique of his opponent.
Stots is ready to scramble out of it and again to his toes. A physique
kick stunts Sabatello, and Stots lands a 1-2. A leaping knee misses
for Sabatello. A head kick is blocked by Stots. Sabatello will get
one other takedown and is in half-guard. Stots offers his again up and
tries to get again. Stots is towards the cage and defends a visit by
Sabatello earlier than ultimately falling down. Sabatello will get reversed,
and now Stots is seeking to get the again. Sabatello will get to his
toes.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Sabatello
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Sabatello
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Sabatello

Spherical 2

Sabatello lands a kick, and Stots counters with a punch. A pleasant 1-2
by Stots. Sabatello goes for a unadorned takedown that’s stuffed.
Nonetheless, Sabatello retains going and ultimately will get Stots down.
Sabatello will get the again of his opponent. Stots is defending nicely.
He is making an attempt to show, however Sabatello’s physique lock is stopping him
from doing so. Two minutes left. Sabatello is on the lookout for an
arm-triangle choke. Stots escapes and will get high place. Stots is
in half-guard, seeking to do harm, however is snarled by
Sabatello. Stots will get the again briefly and lands some good punches.
Sabatello seems to be drained however goes for one more takedown and will get it.
Stots goes for a guillotine choke and makes use of it to reverse place.
Stots ends the spherical in management.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots

Spherical 3

Sabatello eats a jab. Stots knocks Sabatello down after which goes for
a headlock. Sabatello will get again to his toes. Stots lands just a few
knees. Sabatello will get the again of Stots and rolls, on the lookout for a
rear-naked choke. A good physique triangle helps Sabatello
management Stots. Sabatello goes for one more arm-triangle choke.
Once more, Stots reverses place. Some good elbows land for Stots,
who has completed far more harm this spherical. Sabatello will get to his
toes, and Stots goes for one more takedown. Sabatello seems to be for an
anaconda choke, nevertheless it goes nowhere. The struggle ends with Stots in
management.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots (29-28 Stots)
Lev Pisarsky scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots (29-28 Stots)
J.L. Kirven scores the spherical: 10-9 Stots (29-28 Stots)

The Official End result

Raufeon Stots def. Danny Sabatello through Unanimous Choice (29-28,
29-28, 29-28); R3, 5:00.