“Cigano” is a champion once more!
Former UFC champion Junior Dos Santos turned the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Heavyweight champion earlier tonight (Sat., Mar. 2, 2024) at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 LIVE on KICK from inside Kia Heart in Orlando, Fla., when he knocked out Alan Blecher within the second spherical.
The primary spherical between JDS and Belcher was aggressive with each fighters touchdown pictures all through the spherical, however by the top of the spherical Belcher was bloodied, and JDS had his nostril damaged.
The second spherical was when the struggle began to show, and JDS confirmed that at age 40 he nonetheless is a pressure. JDS ultimately landed a left hand as Belcher was returning to his ft, which dropped him, and JDS swarmed him with floor and pound to cease the struggle.
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“Cigano” has two potential opponents for his first title protection: Chase Sherman, who gained by way of brutal knockout within the co-main occasion (highlights), and Roy Nelson, who was robbed in opposition to Belcher final 12 months.
JDS is using a two-fight win streak since his brutal four-fight dropping streak that despatched him packing from the UFC in 2020 and is 2-0 in bareknuckle competitors.
Belcher, 39, suffers his first defeat since his loss to Michael Bisping manner again in 2013. Belcher went 5-0 in bareknuckle competitors, successful the BKFC Heavyweight title in 2023.
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