L. Higo and D. Sabatello provoked each other a lot before the fight (Photo: Instagram/@bellatormma)
The dream of becoming bantamweight Grand Prix champion (up to 61,2kg) came to an end for Leandro Higo. In the co-main fight of Bellator 282, the Brazilian was defeated by the excellent wrestling of Danny Sabatello and was defeated by unanimous decision from the judges. With the victory, the 'Italian Gangster' will face his compatriot Raufeon Stots in the semi-final of the tournament. The show took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Connecticut (USA).
With the victory over Higo, Sabatello achieved his third consecutive victory since being hired by the organization in 2021. The 'Italian Gangster' now has a record of 13 victories and only one setback as a professional.
A Pitbull Brother athlete, Leandro saw his streak of three consecutive victories broken and said goodbye to his dream of winning the bantamweight belt. The Brazilian now has 21 positive results and six negative results in the sport.
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THE FIGHT
The confrontation started with a lot of study and little action in the first minute. Sabatello controlled the center of the cage and used some jabs and low kicks. The North American fell and tried to catch the Brazilian's back, who was fighting to stay alive. Higo locked Sabatello's hands around his waist and was irritated at not being able to secure the finish. The round ended with some boos from the audience.
Higo landed a good jab followed by a straight shot at Sabatello, who responded with a low kick. The North American landed a knee on the Brazilian and quickly went down. Danny backpacked Leandro and tried to take his back. After a hesitation from Sabatello, the Brazilian tried to take the back of his rival, who stopped the Brazilian athlete until the end of the second half.
Sabatello returned more aggressive for the third half, seeking to put pressure on Higo in his striking. The North American took advantage of the gap to try to take him down, but ended up in the Brazilian's guard. On top of Leandro, Danny used his physical imposition to hit the Brazilian and keep him with his back on the ground. Higo couldn't get out of the position imposed by his opponent and ended the round watching his rival attack him in the guard.
At the beginning of the fourth round, Sabatello wasted no time in trying to take down again and was almost surprised by a choke applied by Higo. Danny was once again on top of the Brazilian in guard, however, this time, Higo tried not to give in to the position applied by the North American. Sabatello continued to stick to the Brazilian, nullifying him in the corner of the fence. When Leandro was in a position on all fours, he was hit in the face, very hard, by his rival. After the Brazilian got out of position, in the final seconds, Higo exploded and landed a spinning blow on Sabatello's face, however, the bell sounded decreeing the end of the round.
The last round started with the same script: with Sabatello taking down from the first seconds and putting Higo on his back on the ground. The Brazilian got up halfway through the round, but remained trapped by his rival, who attacked him with knees and punches to the waist. Higo pulled his opponent into guard and tried to grab his neck, but Sabatello managed to nullify the Brazilian's attack. Sabatello gave the Brazilian space, but soon fell and took him down again. The Tupiniquim athlete ended the confrontation in the same way as most assaults: being hit and with his back on the ground.
In an electrifying fight, Magomedov submits Barzola and advances to the semifinals of the bantamweight GP
M. Magomedov x E. Barzola (Photo: Instagram/@bellatormma)
Russian Magomed Magomedov suffered, but advanced to the semi-finals of the bantamweight Grand Prix (up to 61,2kg). Before the Peruvian Enrique Barzola, the 30-year-old fighter struggled on the feet, but managed to land a guillotine choke in the fourth round and submit his opponent. In the next round, the 'Tiger' will face the North American Patchy mix.
Magomedov wins again in the organization and now has a record of 19 triumphs and two setbacks in professional MMA. On the other hand, Barzola sees his streak of three fights without defeat being broken and now has 18 positive results, six negative results and two draws in the sport.
Brennan Ward 'runs over' Kassius Kayne and wins by knockout in the second round
B. Ward x K. Kayne (Photo: Instagram/@bellatormma)
At the opening of the Bellator 282 main card, Brennan ward had a 'luxury training' against Kassius Klayne. With an efficient grappling game, combined with a highly 'explosive' game, the 'Irish' dominated his rival with authority throughout the first round and achieved a brutal knockout in the second round.
Ward wins his second consecutive fight since his return to MMA, having been absent from the sport for five years due to a series of injuries and other personal problems and now has a record of 15 victories and six setbacks. Debuting in the organization, Kassius Klayne debuted with the 'left foot' and went on to record 12 positive results and eight negative results.
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