Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. In the main event, interim bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots (18-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) Shakiel Mahjouri 4 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. WebBellator 289. Rankings: None Odds (as of 11.14.22): Khizriev -250, Weichel +200, Records: Patricky Freire (24-10 MMA, 15-8 BMMA), Usman Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 288 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. My name will be written in the history books forever, Nurmagomedov said. Bellator 288 fight preview, predictions Shakiel Mahjouri 5 min read Fights to watch at UFC 282 and Bellator 289 Nobody will take this away from me. New predictions for Bellator 290 4 new fight predictions by djcloud Wayofthefist 4:41am Dec 10. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for Bellator 289. Make your picks for the fights below. We want your predictions for Friday's Bellator 289 event in Connecticut. Rankings: None Share this article 485 shares share tweet text email link Matt Erickson. 11 WATCH NOW. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Brent Brookhouse 3 min read Pimblett gets his shot at a breakout moment . I want to be the first Bellator champion from Dagestan. We want your predictions for Saturdays UFC Fight Night 215 event in Las Vegas. Check out the winners below. 21: 14: 15. Fightline. Bellator 287 is closed for new predictions. The card streams onESPN+. Bellator 288 takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Jared Gordon (+210) vs. Paddy Pimblett:Pimblett should be the favorite entering this fight. WebSportsnaut brings breaking news, rumors, rankings, predictions, and much more for the top U.S. sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and NASCAR. As Anderson, 33, prepares for Friday's Grand Prix finale part two at Bellator 288 in Chicago (Showtime, 9 p.m. Full Fight | Patchy Mix vs. Kyoji Horiguchi | Bellator 279. The event takes place Friday, December 9 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Did you miss the debut of UFC 280 Countdown or just want to watch it again? The co-main event is a light heavyweight bout between former Bellator middleweight title challenger Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) and former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA). Division: Middleweight Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 287 main card staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. Bellator MMA officials have set the fight card for Bellator 289. There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. Full Fight | Patchy Mix vs. Kyoji Horiguchi | Bellator 279. DAYS HOURS MINS. Make your picks for the fights below. Rankings: None Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the UFC Fight Night 215 main card staff predictions we releaseFriday ahead of the event. WATCH NOW. 1 day. 14 In the main event, interim bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots (18-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Rankings: None The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. The event takes place Friday, December 9 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/bellator-288-news-usman-nurmagomedov-vows-to-become-first-dagestani-champion-by-defeating-patricky-freire, Patricky Freire shrugs off odds entering Bellator 288 vs. Usman Nurmagomedov: 'I want to prove these people wrong', Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov: Method of victory? DAYS HOURS MINS. Past five: Field 3-1, Katsikis 1-2 Division: Womens flyweight Division: Womens flyweight Bellator 285 fight preview, predictions. Past five: Boehm 3-2, Kamaka 1-3-1 Odds (as of 11.14.22): Chokheli +155, Faraldo -190, Records: Tyrell Fortune (12-2 MMA, 12-2 BMMA), Daniel James (13-6-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) Odds (as of 11.14.22): Fialho -110, Salikhov -115, Records: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Chase Sherman (16-10 MMA, 4-9 UFC) 21: 14: 15. After UFC 281, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in New York. 933 total members made predictions on this event, breaking down as follows below. Check out the main event preview now. Share this article 485 shares share tweet text email link Matt Erickson. Division: Lightweight News. Bellator is back at its regular East Coast stomping ground with tournament semifinals and two title fights. Rankings: Lewis No. Read the full article . Please check your email for a confirmation. The segment takes a special look at the vacant lightweight title fight between former champion Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) and Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). Bellator 285 fight preview, predictions. New predictions for UFC 282 12 new fight predictions by Wayofthefist djcloud MMA Junkie: Bellator 289 results: Patchy Mix puts Magomed Magomedov to sleep with guillotine, punches ticket to grand prix final Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Rankings: None Bellator is back at its regular East Coast stomping ground with tournament semifinals and two title fights. The recipe is there for a violent and sudden end to the fight, especially with the way the two styles mesh. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Champ Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson for light heavyweight title; light heavyweight tournament final, Champ Patricky Freire vs. Usman Nurmagomedov for lightweight title. Rankings: None The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Makhmud Muradov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Nikita Krylov def. October 17, 2022. Past five: Khizriev 5-0, Weichel 3-2 Odds (as of 12.05.22): Mix +105, Magomedov -125, Records: Liz Carmouche (17-7 MMA, 4-0 BMMA), Juliana Velasquez (12-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) Bellator 288 fight preview, predictions Shakiel Mahjouri 5 min read Fights to watch at UFC 282 and Bellator 289 Bellator 288 takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. October 17, 2022. Take a look at our picks with odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook. Past five: Freire 3-2, Nurmagomedov 5-0 Rounding out the main card will be Dalton Rosta and Anthony Adams in middleweight action. UFC Fight Night 213 predictions: Who's picking Calvin Kattar to stop Arnold Allen's run? Watch out Bellator lightweights, Mansour Barnaoui has arrived. As Anderson, 33, prepares for Friday's Grand Prix finale part two at Bellator 288 in Chicago (Showtime, 9 p.m. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Field -250, Katsikis +210, Records: Cass Bell (5-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA), Jared Scoggins (10-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) The same venue hosts Saturdays card, which streams on ESPN+. Full preview and predictions for the upcoming Bellator 289: "Stots vs Sabatello" event going down tomorrow night (Fri., Dec. 9, 2022) in Uncasville, Connecticut. Watch out Bellator lightweights, Mansour Barnaoui has arrived. Bellator MMA officials have set the fight card for Bellator 289. section: | slug: ufc-280-islam-makhachev-vs-charles-oliveira-results-fight-card-highlights-complete-guide | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Past five: Brundage 3-2, Vieira 3-2 Rankings: None Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 287 main card staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. Prelims Watch Live. The same venue hosts Saturdays card, which streams on ESPN+. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Watch the Bellator Dublin live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 1 p.m. Oliveira was stripped of the belt in May when he Bellator 289 Predictions: Who Comes Out On Top In GP? Odds (as of 12.05.22): Downey -1500, Echols +900, Records: Mark Lemminger (12-5 MMA, 2-4 BMMA), Michael Lombardo (12-3-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) On Friday night, Bellator 289 goes down from Uncasville, Connecticut before Las Vegas plays host to UFC 282 on Saturday. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 287 main card staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. The co-main event is a light heavyweight bout between former Bellator middleweight title challenger Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) and former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA). We want your predictions for Friday's Bellator 289 event in Connecticut. If Nurmagomedov has his say, there will be another changing of the guard in the lightweight division. Division: Light heavyweight McKee's lightweight debut, Aaron Pico, more 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 | Bellator 288 fight preview, predictions Shakiel Mahjouri 5 min read Fights to watch at UFC 282 and Bellator 289 MMA Junkie Staff. Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes 3 headlines ONE on Prime Video 10 in Colorado. On Friday night, Bellator 289 goes down from Uncasville, Connecticut before Las Vegas plays host to UFC 282 on Saturday. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. Malcolm Gordon via third-round submission (armbar), Karol Rosa def. section: | slug: ufc-282-predictions-odds-jared-gordon-darren-till-vs-dricus-du-plessis-among-best-bets-to-consider | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Bellator 289 fight preview, predictions Brent Brookhouse 6 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289 New predictions for UFC 282 12 new fight predictions by Wayofthefist djcloud MMA Junkie: Bellator 289 results: Patchy Mix puts Magomed Magomedov to sleep with guillotine, punches ticket to grand prix final WATCH NOW. Check out the main event preview now. Gordon was submitted by Grant Dawson, but Dawson is a better offensive wrestler than Pimblett. WATCH NOW. Rankings: None We want your predictions for Saturdays UFC Fight Night 215 event in Las Vegas.. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. - Powered By PickUp, 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? Division: Welterweight Past five: Maddalena 5-0, Roberts 2-3 Bellator 289 offered fans some tremendous action on Friday night with Raufeon Stots outpointing Danny Sabatello to retain the interim bantamweight title. Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. Breaking down UFC Vegas 65 and Bellator 288 with Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, including Derrick Lewiss chances at getting a win, and the likelihood of hearing "And New" twice on Friday. The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturdays card, including two to the winners of the main and co-main event title fights. UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues . Rankings: None Make your picks for the fights below. Breaking down UFC Vegas 65 and Bellator 288 with Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, including Derrick Lewiss chances at getting a win, and the likelihood of hearing "And New" twice on Friday. Now we have two champions from Dagestan in the UFC past and present. Records: Jack Della Maddalena (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Danny Roberts (18-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. UFC 281: Make your predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Esparza vs. Weili title fights. LAS VEGAS MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Fridays official UFC Fight Night 214 fighter weigh-ins, which was a fairly big disaster.. Did you miss the debut of UFC 280 Countdown or just want to watch it again? Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28), Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. On Wednesday, the promotion announced that flyweight Botelho (9-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), a former UFC fighter, has signed an exclusive multifight contract with Bellator. Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Caio Borralho def. TODAY'S QUIZ. Oliveira was stripped of the belt in May when he Rankings: Carmouche No. Stots vs. Sabatello will also be a semifinal round contest in the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix. The weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. ET (2 p.m. PT). Nobody knew where Dagestan is, where this part of Russia is located. All Rights Reserved. In the main event, Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello collide for the interim bantamweight title. Romero is a massive -800 favorite and, not surprisingly, is one of our three unanimous picks. Fightline. Past five: Joanne 3-2, Kielholtz 3-2 Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello preview, weigh-in results Most Read Dana White reveals the three scariest fighters hes ever worked with UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis tops the list. Division: Welterweight Bellator 288 takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. by Dana Becker. 5 WebBellator 289. The segment takes a special look at the vacant lightweight title fight between former champion Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) and Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). Big fights come with big interest at the sportsbooks. Rankings: None Sometimes you have to make a play based on the implied odds not matching with your view of the fight. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Past five: Cortes-Acosta 5-0, Sherman 1-4 Odds (as of 11.14.22): Cutelaba +140, Nzechukwu -180, Records: Derrick Lewis (26-10 MMA, 17-8 UFC), Serghei Spivac (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) 2, No. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues . The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. The prelims will feature some rising prospects including Pat Downey and Kyle Crutchmer. The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturdays card, including two to the winners of the main and co-main event title fights. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? List Scott Coker on all things Bellator 286: Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics, A.J. MMA fans are in for a holiday treat this weekend with two big fight cards. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Lemminger -145, Lombardo +125, Records: Kevin Boehm (9-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), Kai Kamaka (9-5-1 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) Records: Levan Chokheli (10-2 MMA, 1-2 BMMA), Roman Faraldo (8-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Fightline. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. Of course, Till might not have that in him as he has lost four of his five previous bouts. ONE Championship will make its long-awaited U.S. debut in 2023 with a highly anticipated trilogy bout. New predictions for Bellator 290 4 new fight predictions by djcloud Wayofthefist 4:41am Dec 10. Past five: Crutchmer 4-1, Willis 3-2 The event takes place Friday, December 9 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Joanne +145, Kielholtz -170, Records: Anthony Adams (9-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Dalton Rosta (7-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) Past five: Law 4-1, Lencioni 4-1 Please check your email for a confirmation. In the main event, Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello collide for the interim bantamweight title. Division: Heavyweight MMA fans are in for a holiday treat this weekend with two big fight cards. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. October 17, 2022. UFC Vegas 64 preview, ESPN+ predictions for the Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos-led MMA event on Sat., Nov. 5, 2022 inside APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. 933 total members made predictions on this event, breaking down as follows below. Division: Bantamweight Who wins Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev? Dillashaw told reporters after the fight that he blew out his shoulder in April and it continued to be an issue throughout training camp. 00: 07: 40. Poliana Botelho is the newest member of the Bellator roster. Pimblett is a dangerous fighter but he's not a perfect one. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 215. Bellator MMA officials have set the fight card for Bellator 289. 1 day. But should he be a -260 favorite? The co-main event is a light heavyweight bout between former Bellator middleweight title challenger Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) and former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA). Watch the Bellator Dublin live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 1 p.m. Past five: Mix 4-1, Magomedov 4-1 The injury again came up in Round 1 when it appeared that Dillashaw's shoulder popped out before his corner was able to get it back into place. The final Bellator event of the year takes place Friday with Bellator 289, which goes down at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.. A championship doubleheader sits atop the card. Division: Middleweight Share this article 485 shares share tweet text email link Matt Erickson. That number is 95% for du Plessis. The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturdays card, including two to the winners of the main and co-main event title fights. 11 pound-for-pound; Velasquez No. On Wednesday, the promotion announced that flyweight Botelho (9-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), a former UFC fighter, has signed an exclusive multifight contract with Bellator. CHICAGO Undefeated Bellator lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to make Bellator history.. At Bellator 288, Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) challenges Patricky Freire for the lightweight title in the co-main event at Wintrust Arena.It will be the first five-round fight of his unblemished career, but assures he is ready for the task. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. Division: Featherweight WATCH NOW. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Adams +550, Rosta -750, Records: Patchy Mix (16-1 MMA, 5-1 BMMA), Magomed Magomedov (19-2 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) Check out the winners below. Rankings: Nemkov No. Past five: Cutelaba 1-3-1, Nzechukwu 3-2 Sasha Banks Done With WWE, Kofi Kingston Makes History, Candace Cameron Bure Takes Another Hit As Actor Leaves GAF Network In Protest Over Her Traditional Marriage Comments, New Details Emerge About Death Of Kirstie Alley After She Dies Suddenly At 71, Toby Keith Gives Fans Update About His Stomach Cancer Battle Its Pretty Debilitating. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties. Sterling continued to push forward, however, and punish the former champ with ground and pound before the fight was called off. ET (2 p.m. PT). Both fighters have the ability to finish or be finished at any point in the fight. Barnaoui overwhelmed Adam Piccolotti with his grappling in the main event of Bellator 287 on Saturday night in Milan, Italy. Costello van Steenis talks with the press following his win Saturday at Bellator 287. After UFC 281, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in New York. MMA fans are in for a holiday treat this weekend with two big fight cards. UFC Fight Night 215 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex inLas Vegas. Records: Randi Field (3-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), Kristina Katsikis (1-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) TODAY'S QUIZ. LAS VEGAS MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Fridays official UFC Fight Night 214 fighter weigh-ins, which was a fairly big disaster.. Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you at UFC 281 in New York in November. Past five: Chokheli 3-2, Faraldo 5-0 Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! On Friday night, Bellator 289 goes down from Uncasville, Connecticut before Las Vegas plays host to UFC 282 on Saturday. Bellator 287 takes place Saturday at Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy. Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 282, all from the incomparable expert who's up more than $12,000 on MMA in the past three years, and find out. Division: Welterweight Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! We dug through the UFC card to determine three of the best bets to make. Dobson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Muhammad Mokaev def. UFC Fight Night 213 predictions: Who's picking Calvin Kattar to stop Arnold Allen's run? See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. WebBellator 289. We want your predictions for Fridays Bellator 289 event in Connecticut. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Law -295, Lencioni +245, Records: Ilara Joanne (10-6 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), Denise Kielholtz (6-4 MMA, 6-3 BMMA) Standing in his way of making history as the first fighter from Dagestan to win a Bellator title will be Freire (24-10 MMA, 15-8 BMMA), the 36-year-old Brazilian champion who will be putting his newly-acquired title on the line. As Anderson, 33, prepares for Friday's Grand Prix finale part two at Bellator 288 in Chicago (Showtime, 9 p.m. We want your predictions for Saturdays UFC Fight Night 215 event in Las Vegas.. 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Romero is a massive -800 favorite and, not surprisingly, is one of our three unanimous picks. Rankings: None DAYS HOURS MINS. ET on Friday. MMA Junkie Staff. Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Now the action turns to Las Vegas and UFC 282 on Saturday night where a vacant UFC light heavyweight title tops the marquee with Jan Blachowicz against Magomed Ankalaev. Past five: Lemminger 1-4, Lombardo 4-1 Bellator 289 fight preview, staff predictions. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 280 at the conclusion of the event. Due to his age, Nurmagomedov believes it doesnt make sense for him to watch footage of Freires old fights. UFC Fight Night 213 predictions: Who's picking Calvin Kattar to stop Arnold Allen's run? Past five: Bell 3-2, Scoggins 4-1 Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 212 event in Las Vegas, Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Dec 10 UFC 282 Dec 31 Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator Jan 14 UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Imavov Most Popular. Division: Welterweight The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Crutchmer -275, Willis +230, Records: Cody Law (6-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA), Cris Lencioni (9-3 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 288 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. UFC 281: Make your predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Esparza vs. Weili title fights. Plus, Patchy Mix choked out Magomed Magomedov to set up an epic World Grand Prix final against Stots. At Bellator 288, Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) challenges Patricky Freire for the lightweight title in the co-main event at Wintrust Arena. Bellator returns to action Saturday in Milan, Italy, and has Bellator 288 set for Chicago next month and Bellator 289 scheduled for December in Connecticut before it closes the year with the Bellator vs. Rizin card. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. Rankings: None In the main event, Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello collide for the interim bantamweight title. CBS Sports was with you throughout fight week with the latest news, in-depth features and betting advice to consider. CHICAGO Undefeated Bellator lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to make Bellator history. It seems more than 22 minutes is plenty of time for someone to find a finish. Costello van Steenis talks with the press following his win Saturday at Bellator 287. List Scott Coker on all things Bellator 286: Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics, A.J. In the other title fight on the night, Aljamain Sterling took advantage of a vulnerable TJ Dillashaw to score the TKO victory and retain his title. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. McKee's lightweight debut, Aaron Pico, more The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. ONE Championship will make its long-awaited U.S. debut in 2023 with a highly anticipated trilogy bout. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Check out the winners below. WebSportsnaut brings breaking news, rumors, rankings, predictions, and much more for the top U.S. sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and NASCAR. Past five: Fortune 4-1, James 4-1 Bellator 289 fight preview, staff predictions. 933 total members made predictions on this event, breaking down as follows below. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/bellator-288-vadim-nemkov-corey-anderson-patricky-freire-usman-nurmagomedov-reader-predictions-picks, Bellator 288 fight card (as of Nov. 14,10 a.m. Odds (as of 11.14.22): Cortes-Acosta -190, Sherman +145, Records: Ion Cutelaba (16-8-1 MMA, 5-7-1 UFC), Kennedy Nzechukwu (10-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) Bellator 289 Predictions: Who Comes Out On Top In GP? Makhachev took the former champion down in Round 1 before dropping him in Round 2 and securing an arm-triangle choke. Both men are dangerous finishers and both have been finished. Odds (as of 11.14.22): Lewis +150, Spivac -200, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. New predictions for UFC 282 12 new fight predictions by Wayofthefist djcloud MMA Junkie: Bellator 289 results: Patchy Mix puts Magomed Magomedov to sleep with guillotine, punches ticket to grand prix final Oliveira was stripped of the belt in May when he Romero is a massive -800 favorite and, not surprisingly, is one of our three unanimous picks. ET on Friday. What he used to do from the age of, lets say 25 to 28, he will never be able to repeat it, Nurmagomedov told reporters through an interpreter at Wednesdays media day. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). ROH TV Deal Update, Trent Seven Now Part Of AEW? The odds here and the styles of both men make it worth a small play on the underdog. Past five: Fialho 3-2, Salikhov 4-1 And how exactly does each fight end? The weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Odds (as of 11.14.22): Freire +300, Nurmagomedov -400, Records: Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA), Corey Anderson (16-5 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) CHICAGO Undefeated Bellator lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to make Bellator history.. At Bellator 288, Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) challenges Patricky Freire for the lightweight title in the co-main event at Wintrust Arena.It will be the first five-round fight of his unblemished career, but assures he is ready for the task. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/bellator-289-raufeon-stots-danny-sabatello-grand-prix-carmouche-velasquez-reader-predictions-picks, Bellator 289 fight card (as of Dec. 5,1 p.m. Past five: Nemkov 5-0, Anderson 4-1 Poliana Botelho is the newest member of the Bellator roster. Bellator 289 fight preview, predictions Brent Brookhouse 6 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289 Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal:IC-RaufeonStots(18-1) vs.#6-DannySabatello(13-1), FlyweightWorld Title Bout:C-Liz Carmouche(17-7) vs.#1-Juliana Velasquez(12-1), Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal:#2-Patchy Mix(16-1) vs. #3-MagomedMagomedov(19-2), Middleweight Bout: #5-Dalton Rosta (7-0) vs. #10-Anthony Adams (9-2), BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV, Flyweight Bout: #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-4) vs. Ilara Joanne (10-6), FeatherweightBout:Cody Law(6-1) vs.CrisLencioni(9-3), Welterweight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (9-1) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-4), FeatherweightBout: Kai Kamaka (9-5-1) vs. Kevin Boehm (9-5), Welterweight Bout:MarkLemminger(12-5) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-3-1), Middleweight Bout: Pat Downey (1-0) vs. Christian Echols (2-2), Bantamweight Bout: Cass Bell (5-2) vs. Jared Scoggins (10-2), Flyweight Bout: Randi Field (3-1) vs. Kristina Katsikis (1-2), Middleweight Bout: Theo Haig (1-0) vs. Kareem Kline (1-2), Designed & Developed by Precision Creations, Liz Carmouche Reflects On Bellator 289 Performance, Win, Raufeon Stots Glad To Shut Up Danny Sabatello, Bellator 289 Results: Raufeon Stots-Patchy Mix Set. Odds (as of 11.14.22): Nemkov +175, Anderson -225, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Watch the Bellator Dublin live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 1 p.m. Shakiel Mahjouri 4 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289. This is a fight that either ends in a finish or gets incredibly ugly down the stretch. MMA fans are in for a holiday treat this weekend with two big fight cards. Bellator returns to action Saturday in Milan, Italy, and has Bellator 288 set for Chicago next month and Bellator 289 scheduled for December in Connecticut before it closes the year with the Bellator vs. Rizin card. 1 day. Full preview and predictions for the upcoming Bellator 289: "Stots vs Sabatello" event going down tomorrow night (Fri., Dec. 9, 2022) in Uncasville, Connecticut. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Carmouche +160, Velasquez -190, Records: Raufeon Stots (18-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), Danny Sabatello (13-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) Make your picks for the fights below. Division: Bantamweight We want your predictions for Friday's Bellator 289 event in Connecticut. by Dana Becker. The final Bellator event of the year takes place Friday with Bellator 289, which goes down at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.. A championship doubleheader sits atop the card. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 289 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 212 event in Las Vegas, Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Dec 10 UFC 282 Dec 31 Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator Jan 14 UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Imavov Most Popular. 00: 07: 40. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for Bellator 288. Odds (as of 11.14.22): Fortune -300, James +240, Records: Timur Khizriev (11-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), Daniel Weichel (42-13 MMA, 11-5 BMMA) No matter what happens in the future, my name will be saved in the history books., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. DAYS HOURS MINS. Division: Bantamweight News. In the main event, interim bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots (18-1 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) Darren Till vs. Driscus du Plessis to go the distance: No (-190):Till has not gone the distance in 65% of his bouts. Division: Heavyweight 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 | UFC 281: Make your predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Esparza vs. Weili title fights. Even if he wants it too much, its not going to happen. Division: Womens flyweight Rankings: None 10:51 am ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 282, 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, Best bets to consider for UFC 282 on Saturday, 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'. Make your picks for the fights below. Full Fight | Patchy Mix vs. Kyoji Horiguchi | Bellator 279. Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes 3 headlines ONE on Prime Video 10 in Colorado. Bellator 287 takes place Saturday at Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy. Rankings: None Breaking down UFC Vegas 65 and Bellator 288 with Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, including Derrick Lewiss chances at getting a win, and the likelihood of hearing "And New" twice on Friday. Rankings: None A.J. In the co-main event, Liz Carmouche defends her flyweight title vs. Juliana Velasquez. Editor's note: This story has been updated to remove the Bellator picks from Friday night. Bellator 289 fight preview, predictions Brent Brookhouse 6 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289 Matuesz Gamrot via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Manon Fiorot def. Bellator 287 is closed for new predictions. How To Watch. Bellator 287 is closed for new predictions. There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Past five: Downey 1-0, Echols 2-2 We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 212 event in Las Vegas, Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Dec 10 UFC 282 Dec 31 Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator Jan 14 UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Imavov Most Popular. Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev under 4.5 rounds (-160):The price to take the fight to not go the distance is -180, so we can get a better line by giving up the possibility of a finish in the final 2:30 of the fight. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). by Dana Becker. News. We want your predictions for Fridays Bellator 288 event in Chicago. With youth on his side, the 24-year-old Dagestani plans to pick up his fifth victory under the Bellator banner, and along with it, a piece of hardware and a place in history. UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues . Make your picks for the fights below. Bellator returns to action Saturday in Milan, Italy, and has Bellator 288 set for Chicago next month and Bellator 289 scheduled for December in Connecticut before it closes the year with the Bellator vs. Rizin card. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 289 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. UFC Vegas 64 preview, ESPN+ predictions for the Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos-led MMA event on Sat., Nov. 5, 2022 inside APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Division: Heavyweight Bellator 285 fight preview, predictions. Read the full article . Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello preview, weigh-in results Most Read Dana White reveals the three scariest fighters hes ever worked with UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis tops the list. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 288 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 289 main card staff predictions we release Thursday ahead of the event. TODAY'S QUIZ. Make your picks for the fights below. Prelims Watch Live. Division: Featherweight Odds (as of 11.14.22): Maddalena -500, Roberts +340, Records: Cody Brundage (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Rodolfo Vieira (8-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) Please check your email for a confirmation. ET), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Interim champ Raufeon Stots vs. Danny Sabatello for interim bantamweight title; bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Champ Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez for womens flyweight title, Patchy Mix vs. Magomed Magomedov bantamweight grand prix semifinal. Past five: Lewis 2-3, Spivac 4-1 Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, Paddy Pimblett def. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Bellator is back at its regular East Coast stomping ground with tournament semifinals and two title fights. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Bell +430, Scoggins -560, Records: Pat Downey (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Christian Echols (2-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Hes old, hes 36.. McKee's lightweight debut, Aaron Pico, more New predictions for Bellator 290 4 new fight predictions by djcloud Wayofthefist 4:41am Dec 10. Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes 3 headlines ONE on Prime Video 10 in Colorado. Did you miss the debut of UFC 280 Countdown or just want to watch it again? Past five: Adams 3-2, Rosta 5-0 LAS VEGAS MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Fridays official UFC Fight Night 214 fighter weigh-ins, which was a fairly big disaster.. In the main event, Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello collide for the interim bantamweight title. Make your picks for the fights below. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night. Barnaoui overwhelmed Adam Piccolotti with his grappling in the main event of Bellator 287 on Saturday night in Milan, Italy. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The same venue hosts Saturdays card, which streams on ESPN+. Past five: Carmouche 4-1, Velasquez 4-1 There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. Past five: Stots 5-0, Sabatello 5-0 Downey meets Christian Echols and Crutchmer faces off against Jaleel Willis. Rankings: None The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Odds (as of 12.05.22): Stots -170, Sabatello +145, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and well use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Odds (as of 11.14.22): Brundage +145, Vieira -190, Records: Andre Fialho (16-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Muslim Salikhov (18-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) Check out the main event preview now. After UFC 281, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in New York. MMA Junkie Staff. WebSportsnaut brings breaking news, rumors, rankings, predictions, and much more for the top U.S. sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, and NASCAR. Barnaoui overwhelmed Adam Piccolotti with his grappling in the main event of Bellator 287 on Saturday night in Milan, Italy. CHICAGO Undefeated Bellator lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov is ready to make Bellator history.. At Bellator 288, Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) challenges Patricky Freire for the lightweight title in the co-main event at Wintrust Arena.It will be the first five-round fight of his unblemished career, but assures he is ready for the task. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello preview, weigh-in results Most Read Dana White reveals the three scariest fighters hes ever worked with UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis tops the list. Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. 6, Spivac No. Rankings: None Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the Bellator 288 main card staff predictions we releaseThursday ahead of the event. The final Bellator event of the year takes place Friday with Bellator 289, which goes down at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.. A championship doubleheader sits atop the card. Bellator MMA officials have set the fight card for Bellator 289. ET), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Division: Middleweight The weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Please check your email for a confirmation. Shakiel Mahjouri 4 min read Three biggest storylines to watch at Bellator 289. The segment takes a special look at the vacant lightweight title fight between former champion Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) and Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). On Wednesday, the promotion announced that flyweight Botelho (9-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), a former UFC fighter, has signed an exclusive multifight contract with Bellator. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Full preview and predictions for the upcoming Bellator 289: "Stots vs Sabatello" event going down tomorrow night (Fri., Dec. 9, 2022) in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prelims Watch Live. ET on Friday. 3, No. Brent Brookhouse 3 min read Pimblett gets his shot at a breakout moment . All Rights Reserved. 21: 14: 15. Costello van Steenis talks with the press following his win Saturday at Bellator 287. Division: Featherweight The win completed an incredible journey for the pupil of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov. Lina Lansberg via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28). ONE Championship will make its long-awaited U.S. debut in 2023 with a highly anticipated trilogy bout. Pitbull claimed the vacant lightweight title by defeating Peter Queally by second-round TKO at Bellator 270 a year ago. UFC Vegas 64 preview, ESPN+ predictions for the Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos-led MMA event on Sat., Nov. 5, 2022 inside APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. 4, Anderson No. It will be the first five-round fight of his unblemished career, but assures he is ready for the task. Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. 12 pound-for-pound Rankings: Stots No. There was a time nobody would sign fighters from the Caucasus. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Armen Petrosyan def. Make your picks for the fights below. DAYS HOURS MINS. By opting in, you agree to receive emails with the latest MMA News & Analysis from MMA Frenzy. Watch out Bellator lightweights, Mansour Barnaoui has arrived. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena inUncasville, Conn. 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