Bellator 86 Fight Card
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Bellator 86, which is headlined by a welterweight title
showdown pitting champion Ben Askren
against challenger Karl
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Round 1
Both fighters exchange in the center if the cage, with Coleman
landing two snapping left hooks while Jones pops him with a pair of
leg kicks. Coleman’s left hook is continually connecting now as he
circles to his right. Jones lands a two-punch combination to the
body, but Coleman fires right back with a hard right of his own to
the ribs. Coleman lands four or five really solid hooks as Jones
backs up and regains his bearings, landing a nasty low kick to the
groin. Referee Jason Herzog restarts the action, and Coleman goes
back to work but eats a round kick to the ribs and a stiff left.
With two minutes remaining, Coleman is still winging hooks, and
neither man appears to have any desire for this fight to hit the
floor. Jones lands a single right, but Coleman returns fire with a
right hook and a knee to the body. Jones takes the center of the
cage and is still trying to find a home for his jab, but Coleman
lands a nice right elbow over the top. Jones presses the action as
the round ends, but neither man can land cleanly.Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Coleman
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Coleman
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Coleman
Round 2
Jeff
Sherwood
Coleman took it to Jones in rounds one, two.
Both fighters pick up where they left off to start
round two, with Jones picking away from range while Coleman lands
shots inside. Jones connects with a nice overhand right and a low
kick, but neither shot appears to hurt his man. Coleman connects
with a blunt right straight and his foe moves forward, but Jones
recovers well and connects with a right, instigating a flurry from
both men. Coleman wobbles Jones with a hard jab, but Jones is
hanging tough. Nevertheless, Coleman stay with it and lands a sharp
knee and then a hard right. Though Jones holds on, Coleman once
again rocks him, flooring Jones with a hard right only to see his
opponent bounce back to his feet.A nasty one-two again staggers Jones, who clinches and again
survives, firing back with a looping right that catches Coleman on
the cheek. Jones again moves forward, despite being outgunned,
winging punches while blood streams down the left side of his
face.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Coleman
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Coleman
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Coleman
Round 3
Round three begins with Jones looking for a takedown, but Coleman
shucks him off several times in the first two minutes of the frame.
Jones moves forward and lands another looping right, though Coleman
is counterpunching effectively with harder shots, despite looking
quite tired at this point. Jones fires off a low kick but eats a
solid uppercut before firing back with a nice one-two. Coleman may
be ahead on points, but Jones is acquitting himself well in this
third frame. Jones continues to press the action as the final bell
sounds but cannot land a home run shot.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Jones (29-28 Coleman)
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Jones (29-28 Coleman)
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Jones (29-28 Coleman)
Official scores: All three judges see the bout 29-28 for
Cortez Coleman.
Round 1
J.
Sherwood
Jackson tossed Church around.
Jackson fires a trio of round kicks to start the
fight and clinches, grabbing a front headlock before seeing Church
reverse him against the fence with over-unders. Church is staying
tight and tries to monkey-climb on Jackson’s back, who uses the
ill-advised maneuver to grab a rear waist-lock of his own. Church
turns inside, but Jackson lands a nice body lock takedown and rides
his opponent from the turtle position. Quickly, Church again turns
the tables and winds up in Jackson’s half guard, futilely searching
for a guillotine as Jackson works to his knees and hits a slick
double-leg takedown. Church recovers half-guard, but Jackson
briefly takes the mount before Church explodes out of the position.
Nevertheless, Jackson grabs a front headlock and knees the head,
finishing the round with a beautiful gut-wrench takedown after
grabbing another waist-lock.Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Jackson
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Jackson
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Jackson
Round 2
Jackson launches a front kick to start round two and hits another
takedown, landing in side control against the fence. Church pulls
half guard but has to fend off an arm-triangle try. Off the
scramble, Church somehow locks Jackson in a weird inverted triangle
and looks to have a form of a hammerlock available to him on
Jackson’s left appendage. Jackson manages to escape and quickly
takes his foe’s back, snatching Church’s neck and forcing a tap out
via rear-naked choke. The official time is 2:43.
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Raul
Amaya vs.
Jose Gomes
Round 1
J.
Sherwood
Amaya overpowered Gomes.
The fighters touch gloves and immediately begin
firing bombs. Amaya happens to land a solid hook on Gomes’ jaw and
grabs a rear-naked choke with no hooks in. Gomes leans forward and
bucks him off, quickly taking Amaya’s back after the Floridian hits
the floor off a failed push kick. The action is too quick to call
soon after, as neither fighter appears concerned for his
well-being. Both men eat heavy shots, but neither go down. Amaya
lands a nice right uppercut that puts Gomes on the deck. The
Brazilian rises, only to be briefly floored again with a right
hand. We are only halfway through the frame and both men look
gassed.Never mind, as Amaya floors the 41-fight vet with another hard hook
and pounces looking for the finish. Though Gomes does his best to
hold on, Amaya manages to pound him out with hammer fists, forcing
referee Kerry Hatley to stop the contest 3:12 into the first round.
Amaya is your first welterweight semifinalist.
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Marius
Zaromskis vs. Brent
Weedman
Round 1
Jason Herzog starts the action, and Weedman quickly grabs a
high-crotch and hoists Zaromskis into the air, landing in side
control. Zaromskis will not let go of the American’s head, and
Weedman is looking hard for a Von Flue choke. The Lithuanian
survives but is still underneath Weedman until escaping to his feet
and rifling off a one-two. Weedman fires right back, snapping the
ex-Dream champion’s head back with a straight right hand. The man
from Kentucky is now digging for a single-leg against the cage, but
that high-crotch is no longer available. Zaromskis defends the
attempt and creates space in order to fire off a pair of hard body
kicks. Weedman appears unintimidated by any power Zaromskis may
possess standing, walking forward and gauging distance with
straight shots as the round expires.
J.
Sherwood
Weedman controlled Zaromskis.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Weedman
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Weedman
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 WeedmanRound 2
Weedman tells his corner that he feels good between rounds, and he
resumes his forward movement to start round two. Zaromskis whiffs
on a high kick and then eats a straight right and a knee to the
body. The Lithuanian fires back with a nice body shot, but he is
now on the retreat, as Weedman pursues with jabs and right hands.
The Kentuckian again hits a takedown and tries to take the back.
However, he is riding a little too high and slide off. Zaromskis
recovers his vertical base and launches what appears to be a
backflip knee-drop. Weedman easily defends the wild but inventive
attack, taking Zaromskis’ back with 90 seconds remaining in the
frame and rides “The Whitemare” until the round expires.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Weedman
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Weedman
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Weedman
Round 3
Weedman attacks with low kicks to start and then shoots for another
takedown. Zaromskis grabs a Thai clinch with Weedman on his knees
and lands two deliberate knees to the American’s face. Herzog warns
him after the first one, but Zaromskis wastes no time in throwing
the second. Herzog deducts a point from the former Dream king after
Weedman gets checked out by the doctor and agrees to continue.
Weedman walks through a spinning back fist from Zaromskis and tries
another takedown against the cage. Zaromskis sprawls out and lands
in Weedman’s guard, pounding away to the body with 2:30 remaining.
Herzog stands them due to inactivity, and Zaromskis immediately
launches a somersault kick. Weedman shoots, but Zaromskis shucks
him off and pounds away from the turtle position before allowing
the onetime lightweight to recover guard. Herzog again stands the
fighters, and Zaromskis has two high kicks blocked to end the
fight.
Mike Whitman scores the round 9-9 (29-27 Weedman)
TJ De Santis scores the round 9-9 Weedman (29-27 Weedman)
Mike Fridley scores the round 9-9 Weedman (29-27 Weedman)
Official scores: All three judges see the bout 29-27 for
Weedman, winner by unanimous decision.
Round 1
Kerry Hatley starts the 140-pound catch-weight contest, and Sampson
lands a sharp low kick. Clearly the smaller and faster man, Pham
jumps inside and lands a nice right before eating another hard leg
kick. After another exchange, Sampson complains about a shot to the
back of the head, but Hatley says fight on. Sampson scores a
takedown, but Pham turtles and escapes to his feet midway through
the frame. Pham blocks a high kick but eats a right on his way in.
Pham continues to press forward, but he gives up another takedown
in the process. Sampson passes to half-guard and then stands to
unleash a hard right hand before passing to side control. Sampson
takes Pham’s back off a scramble and transitions to an armbar
attempt. It is not close, however, and Pham finishes the round in
top position.Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Sampson
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Sampson
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Sampson
Round 2
J.
Sherwood
Sampson finished Pham in round three.
Sampson slips a jab to start round two and then
whiffs on a right straight. Soon after, he tries a takedown, but
Pham sprawls out and pushes him away, catching Sampson with sweet
counter knee during another takedown attempt. The third time is the
charm for Sampson, however, who secures a topside crucifix. Pham
bucks him off, but Sampson is right back on top of him, sliding
into mount and then once again taking Pham’s back, cinching up a
rear-naked choke attempt that Pham somehow manages to wriggle out
of. Pham is desperately trying to free himself from this position,
but Sampson now has a body triangle secured.A sweet armbar attempt from Sampson ends the middle stanza.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Sampson
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Sampson
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Sampson
Round 3
Round three begins with a flying knee attempt from Sampson, who
scores another takedown after whiffing on the knee. Sampson again
takes Pham’s back as the Louisianan tries to stand, but this time
Sampson has more than three minutes with which to work. Sampson is
framing up another RNC, but he cannot free his second hand. Hatley
warns Sampson about hitting Pham in the back of the head, and
“C-Lo’s” corner is griping loudly about the blows from outside the
cage. Pham is taking a beating, but he will not cry uncle. Sampson
secures another smooth armbar attempt and transitions to a
triangle, switching back to the armbar and extending the elbow to
force his foe to submit with just five seconds remaining in the
fight.
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Koffi
Adzitso vs. Ben
Saunders
Round 1
Kerry Hatley tells Ben Saunders and Koffi Adzitso to go to work,
and the Spike TV broadcast is underway. Saunders lands a hard right
hand to start and clinches up with “The Lion King” against the
fence. Adzitso scores a slick takedown, but Saunders is fishing for
a triangle choke off his back, elbowing the head while he adjusts
his hips. Adzitso postures up and squirms out of the position, but
“Killa B” goes right back to his high guard. Hatley stands the men,
and Saunders hits a takedown of his own. Shots to the ribs and head
follow from the Floridian, but Hatley again stands the fighters.
Saunders lands a beautiful step-in knee to end the round.Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Saunders
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Saunders
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Saunders
Round 2
J.
Sherwood/Sherdog.com
Saunders outhustled his opponent.
Saunders lands a high kick and a knee to start
round two. As Adzitso tries to take the fight to the floor,
Saunders throws him to his back and dives into Adzitso’s guard with
a brutal right hand. The African-born fighter tries to tie him up,
but Saunders is continually landing with ground-and-pound. Another
standup from Hatley, and this one is questionable. Adzitso tries
for a single leg, and Saunders threatens with a kimura before the
Utah resident finishes his takedown. Saunders then tries an
omoplata, but Adzitso steps over and escapes the hold. Saunders
again tries for a triangle, and Hatley again makes it known that no
ground fighting will be tolerated tonight.Adzitso grabs a single leg, but Saunders hits a switch and follows
with a series of sharp series of knees.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Saunders
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Saunders
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Saunders
Round 3
Round three begins with more knees from Saunders, and Adzitso goes
right back to the single-leg. The UFC vet again counters with a
switch and lands in Adzitso’s guard. More ground-and-pound from
Saunders, but Hatley is hovering dangerously close, and a standup
seems imminent. Surprisingly, Saunders is instead allowed to work,
and he lands some really crisp shots to the face and body as
Adzitso tries to wall-walk. Adzitso tries a belly-to-back suplex,
but Saunders drops his weight and lands -- bottom first -- on
Adzitso’s face. The men scramble to their feet, and Adzitso tries
another throw. This time, Saunders’ counter lands in him full
mount. Punches and hammer fists follow, and Saunders pivots for a
straight armbar. The bell sounds before he can lock out the
appendage, however.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Saunders (30-27 Saunders)
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Saunders (30-27 Saunders)
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Saunders (30-27 Saunders)
Official scores: All three judges see the bout 30-27 for
Saunders, who wins by unanimous decision.
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Douglas
Lima vs. Michail
Tsarev
Round 1
Lima circles right and lands a leg kick to start the fight. Tsarev
shoots hard for a single-leg, but “The Phenom” defends easily.
Still, the Russian is tenacious, hanging onto that thigh like his
life depends on it. Lima calmly rips to the ribs as he pushes down
on the head of “The Lonely Wolf.” Tsarev finally turns the corner,
but Lima hits a switch and lands in Tsarev’s guard. Referee Jason
Herzog stands the men due to inactivity, and the Season 5
tournament winner connects with a jab and a low kick. Tsarev takes
a heavy breath and lands a low kick of his own. Lima counters with
a teep and lands a low kick as the bell sounds.
J.
Sherwood/Sherdog.com
Lima destroyed Tsarev with kicks.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Lima
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Lima
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 LimaRound 2
Lima’s low kick to end the first round apparently floored Tsarev,
and the Russian limped back to his corner. The Brazilian-born
talent immediately goes to work on that leg, flooring Tsarev with
another brutal shin to the thigh. Tsarev is wincing and gamely
trying to stay in the fight, standing only to be floored again with
another leg kick.
“The Lonely Wolf” can no longer put any weight on that lead leg,
and Herzog mercifully waves the contest off. The official time of
the stoppage is 1:44 of round two.
Round 1
J.
Sherwood/Sherdog.com
King Mo abused Mysiala.
Kerry Hatley kicks off the final light heavyweight
tournament semifinal, and Mysiala lands an inside low kick. Lawal
counters with a left hook and blocks a high kick attempt. The Pole
whiffs with an overhand right, and Lawal is now gauging distance
with his left. Mysiala lands a low kick, but “King mo” catches it
and counters with a hard right hand before wobbling Mysiala with a
crisp jab. Two more jabs open cause the blow to flow from Mysiala’s
nose, and Lawal now appears in total control. Another pair of jabs
connects for Lawal followed by a right hand and a left hook.The London-based fighter is gamely trying to hang in there, but it
looks as if he is severely outclassed. With one minute to go, the
former Oklahoma State Cowboy, slips a right cross and lands a slick
one-two, flooring Mysiala with a short right. Hatley halts the
contest before “King Mo” can even pursue any ground-and-pound,
awarding Lawal the technical knockout victory at 3:52 of round
one.
Round 1
Amoussou lands a hard one-two and another right hand to start as
Askren tries to close the distance. The Frenchman throws a kick and
slips to his back, where Askren dives into his guard. Amoussou
tries an Omigawa-style armbar off his back and elbows Askren’s
curls, only to see the champ fire back with punches and elbows.
With three minutes remaining, Amoussou is still landing decent
shots off his back and making Askren miss some blows from top
position. Askren lands a really sharp short elbow that cuts
“Psycho” over his left eye. Another elbow from Askren prompts
Amoussou to throw up a futile armbar attempt. Amoussou tries
another armbar and uses it to land a hard right hand. Hammer fists
coming now from Amoussou, but the Frenchman eats another series of
elbows from “Funky.”Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Askren
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Askren
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Askren
Round 2
J.
Sherwood/Sherdog.com
Askren absolutely dominated his challenger.
Amoussou tries to keep his distance to start round
two, landing a right hand but eating a right from Askren shortly
thereafter. Amoussou ends up in top position off a scramble but
gives it up in no time, falling back for a heel hook. The champion
rolls with the technique and squirts his foot free, climbing atop
his foe once more to deliver those mauling shots from the guard.
Amoussou’s face is now a crimson mask from that cut over his eye.
The judo player now looks to be fading badly, and Askren passes to
half-guard before stepping briefly into mount. Amoussou recovers
half-guard, but Askren’s onslaught does not cease. Nasty right
hands from Askren land on Amoussou’s skull against the fence.
Askren is now dishing out double-fisted punishment. Amoussou is
gamely trying to fight back, but he is in a bad spot when the round
expires.Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Askren
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Askren
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Askren
Round 3
Amoussou’s eye is swollen badly, but the cage-side doctor allows
him to come out for round three. The Frenchman lands a hard
uppercut as Askren charges forward, but “Funky” walks right through
it, stepping through with a double-leg and quickly passing to
half-guard. It’s rinse, repeat for the champion, who is
relentlessly pounding on the challenger with right hands. Askren is
in total control now, sitting down on a leglock attempt and landing
more jackhammer rights before stepping into mount. Askren launches
a flurry of punches, and Amoussou gives him his arm. Askren won’t
take the armbar, however, sitting on Amoussou’s chest and pounding
away to end round three.
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Askren
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-8 Askren
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-8 Askren
The cage-side doctor will not allow a battered Amoussou to come out
for round four, and referee Jason Herzog awards Askren a
third-round technical knockout.
Round 1
The featherweight contest is over seen by referee Kerry Hatley. The
southpaw Tucker takes the center of the cage and fires off a leg
kick that takes the lead leg of Obregon out from underneath him.
Back to his feet Obregon paws a jab forward but nothing lands.
Tucker goes high with a kick and follows it up with a flying knee
that glances Obregon. Breifly Tucker finds himself on the mat but
he is able to stand. The Greg Jackson product clinches his opponent
against the fence and drags him to the floor. In a scramble Obregon
is able to get free and fight again from range. Obregon shoots
shoots from far outside and finds himself in a guillotine. Nothing
is there and a scramble ensues. Obregon is able to frame a
guillotine of his own but to no avail. In another quick scramble
Tuckers back is taken but the Texan spins in to the guard of
Obregon. The two men again battle for position and ultimately
return to their feet. 10-9 Tucker.Round 2
The two men fire kicks at one another to start the round. The
exchanges of strikes shows no advantage to either man. Tucker is
able to clinch and slam Obregon to the canvas. The ground play is
short lived however as the two men get back to their feet a moment
later. Tucker is the aggressor with Obregon not really commiting to
any of hi s strikes. A left high kick rocks the jaw of Obregon. The
strike lands with the foot rather than the chin and Obregon is able
to get a takedown off the landed strike. Tucker is able to get back
to his feet with two minutes remaining in the period. Another
Obregon takedown attempt gets the fight to the floor. However,
Tucker settles in to a fight-ending guillotine choke. The tap comes
at 3:17 of the second round.
The bout has been cancelled due to time constraints.