Fedor (left) wins Rampage (dir.). Photo: Bellator Disclosure
He couldn't even get out. The Russian legend Fedor Emelianenko he didn't even need three minutes to knock out the veteran Quinton Rampage Jackson. The fight was the main attraction of Bellator 237, held in the early hours of this Sunday (29), in Saitama, Japan.
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Fedor returned to the Saitama Super Arena, the stage that established him as the greatest fighter in PRIDE history, in style. Rampage, who also had a long career in Japan, was unable to withstand the Russian's right hand. In the first combination, Emelianenko threw three punches that made Quinton jackson back off.
Afterwards, Fedor landed a direct and Rampage He bent his knees, falling face down on the floor. The Russian even threatened to throw a few more punches, but the North American raised his arm in a clear sign of giving up (see the video below).
Fedor with the walk-off KO! #BellatorJapan pic.twitter.com/Wg6Ge4gEgu
- Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) December 29, 2019
Michael Chandler wins, recovers
In the second most important fight of the show, the former lightweight champion Michael chandler made peace with victory. After losing his reign to the Brazilian Patricio pitbull, the American defeated Sidney Outlaw by knockout in the first round.
Massive right hand from @MikeChandlerMMA! #BellatorJapan
Main event up next! pic.twitter.com/MTm5yJbgIs
- Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) December 29, 2019
Michael Page delivers another knockout
The English Michael Page also recovered in Bellator's circular cage. The fighter, who is nicknamed 'New Anderson Silva', due to the plasticity he applies his blows, he knocked out the owner of the house Shinsho Anzai at 23 seconds of the second round.
.@MichaelPage247 flattened Shinsho Anzai for his third @BellatorMMA knockout win in 92 days. 🐍 #Bellator237
Full recap: https://t.co/ErWFrTJlLP pic.twitter.com/hIWexuYxOM
- MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 29, 2019
Bellator 237 results
MAIN CARD
Fedor Emelianenko derrotou Quinton Rampage Jackson by technical knockout at 2:44 of R1
Michael chandler defeated Sidney Outlaw by knockout at 2:59 of R1
Michael Page defeated Shinsho Anzai by knockout at 23 seconds of R2
Lorenz Larkin defeated Keita Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Kana Watanabe defeated Ilara Joanne by TKO at 4:39 of R3
Goiti Yamauchi defeated Daron Cruickshank via submission at 3:11 of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Shoma Shibisai defeated Sergey Shemetov via submission at 49s of R1
Jon Tuck defeated Ryuichiro Sumimura by knockout at 3:46 of R1
Ai Shimizu defeated Andy Nguyen via split decision
Makoto Takahashi defeated Yusaku Nakamura via split decision
Jarred Brooks defeated Haruo Ochi via unanimous decision
Kanna Asakura defeated Jayme Hinshaw via submission at 3:33 of R3
Yusuke Yachi defeated Hiroto Uesako via TKO at 4:33 of R3
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