B. Henderson (left) was defeated by B. Primus (right) in the Bellator 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Dream postponed. Former UFC star, Ben henderson moved away from a new title fight in Bellator. At the event held this Saturday (16), in Phoenix (USA), the former UFC champion had a great fight against Brent Primus, but failed to win. After three busy rounds, the veteran was defeated by unanimous decision from the judges.
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Currently number three in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3 kg.), Henderson's dream of playing for the title in the company he has represented since 2016 has been postponed. The fighter's stumble also increased the athlete's bad moment, who now has three defeats consecutive.
Lightweight champion between 2017 and 2018, Primus could receive the opportunity to retake his old throne. After the triumph, in an interview in the circular cage, the combatant offered to be a reserve for the confrontation between Patricky Pitbull e Peter Queally, who will face each other on November 5th for the group's vacant belt.
The fight
The fight began with Primus taking the initiative with a kick and cross combination. Henderson saved his attacks and tried to find the best moment to strike. Ben launched two shots, but the attacks stopped in the opponent's defense. Halfway through the round, Primus attacked the former UFC champion and even rocked his opponent. Ben went to the legs and took his opponent to the ground. Primus tried a Kimura, while Henderson tried hard not to be submitted. Ben managed to free himself, but Primus went for a triangle, but Ben, again, defended himself. The confrontation was once again fought standing up and Henderson pressed his opponent against the bars. In the final seconds, Brent tried a Kimura again, but there was no more time.
In the second stage, Henderson took the initiative with a sequence of high kicks, which went empty. Primus responded with a spinning punch, which exploded on the former UFC champion's head. Ben didn't acknowledge the blow and continued walking forward. Halfway through the round, Brent tried to free himself and threw combinations at his opponent's body. Henderson continued to absorb attacks well and scored with punches and kicks. At a disadvantage on the feet, Primus looked for a takedown, but Ben was alert. Near the final minute, Brent managed to get to his back and tried to lock in a rear naked choke. Henderson defended himself and Primus insisted on the position. The assault ended with Brent 'glued' to the former Ultimate champion's back.
In the opening seconds of the last round, Henderson managed to knock down his opponent. Primus got up quickly, but almost got caught in a guillotine from Ben. Brent defended himself and managed to reverse the situation. Primus tried to return the guillotine, but Henderson managed to escape. Halfway through the round, Brent managed to get to the former UFC champion's back and attempted a rear naked choke. Henderson defended himself and did not allow his opponent to advance. In the final seconds, Ben got up with Primus 'backpacked' and jumped to the ground with his opponent on his back, but there was no more time.
Corrales passes Parubchenko and recovers
H. Corrales in victory for Bellator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Representative of roosters (up to 61,2kg.), Henry Corrales did not have an easy life in the Bellator 268. Vladyslav Parubchenko's opponent in the fight that opened the main card, the American fought in a real battle, but managed to overcome the difficulty. After 15 busy minutes, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Corrales breathes in the organization. Before this weekend's commitment, the bantamweight had recorded three defeats in the last four fights.
Defeated in the event, Parubchenko found himself in trouble. The stumble increased the Ukrainian's bad moment, as he failed to win in two matches.
Bellator 268 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov submitted Julius Anglickas with a Kimura at 4m25s of R4 – Fight for the belt and semi-finals of the tournament
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Corey anderson derrotou Ryan bader by technical knockout at 51 seconds. of R1 – tournament semi-finals
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Brent Primus defeated Ben henderson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Henry Corrales defeated Vladyslav Parubchenko via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Karl Albrektsson defeated Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mukhamed Berkhamov submitted Jaleel Willis with a guillotine choke at 4m05s of R1
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Nick Browne submitted Bobby Lee with a heel hook 1m38s into R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Javier Torres defeated Gregory Milliard via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Sumiko Inaba submitted Randi Field with a katagatame 2m02s into R2
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Lance Gibson Jr. defeated Raymond Pina by technical knockout at 1m44s of R2
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jaylon Bates submitted Raphael Montini with an armbar at 3m49s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Sullivan Cauley defeated Deon Clash by technical knockout at 4:59 of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Maria Henderson submitted Collette Santiago with a rear naked choke 40s into R1
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