Yoel romero derrotou Thiago Marreta. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a long-awaited duel between veterans, Yoel romero maintained Bellator's supremacy against Thiago Marreta, who represented the PFL. In a merciless stance towards the Brazilian, the 'Soldier of God' was willing to aim at his rival's knee to harm him throughout the minutes. In the unanimous decision of the judges, the Cuban returned to the path of victory by defeating his opponent.
At 46 years old, Romero broke the bank and showed that, despite his age, he is still among the best in MMA. Former UFC fighter, the fighter reached the 16th triumph in his career and added another big name to his list of victims in the sport.
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In a delicate phase, Thiago Marreta he wasted an opportunity to get back on his feet in MMA and reached his fourth fight without having his arm raised after the confrontation. In his last eight appearances, the Brazilian won on just one occasion. From setback to Jon Jones, the fighter is unable to achieve a positive sequence.
Yoel Romero dominates actions in merciless stance on Thiago Marreta
Patients, the athletes began the fight with a calm and harmless posture. With a lot of study Yoel romero e Thiago Marreta They feinted, but avoided throwing blows to avoid possible exposure. Close to the middle of the first round, the Cuban began to take risks with low and high kicks, but without much effectiveness. Ready to score in the round, Romero walked forward trying to corner the Brazilian and scared him with punches from close range. Aware of the strategy, Marreta connected a beautiful counterattack and forced his rival to move backwards. In the final seconds of the first round, Romero tried to surprise, but was unsuccessful by launching a violent sequence of blows.
In the second round, Yoel started exploding on Marreta and tried to land a punch followed by a takedown. Attentive, the Brazilian avoided a takedown and kept the fight on his feet. In a different stance, Yoel began to invest in low kicks and stomps on the Brazilian's knee. Upset, Marreta began to walk backwards and limp during the duel.
In the last round, Romero maintained his strategy and continued targeting Marreta's knee. Favorite in live betting, Yoel began to gain productivity in the fight and placed Marreta with his back against the cage to secure points and avoid punches from the Brazilian. Despite the complication in the movement, Thiago kept moving forward and trying to surprise his rival. Hesitant with attacks, the Brazilian was unable to explode in the final minute to prevent the fight from going to the judges' decision and ended up not being able to triumph via the fast track.
Johnny Eblen suffers suffocation, but remains unbeaten
Johnny Eblen in an interview after the victory. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @pfl
Undefeated in his career, Johnny Eblen He went through a huge nightmare in a duel against PFL champion Impa Kasanganay, but managed to overcome the obstacles and defeat his opponent. King of the middleweight division in Bellator (up to 83,9 kg), the athlete was almost knocked out in the second round, but managed to take the fight to the judges' decision and secure 15 triumphs on his record.
Warned by his partner that he would remain single in case of defeat, Eblen demonstrated that he used threats as his greatest ally. With his main focus in the grappling fight, the fighter chose to adopt a safe stance in the third round and dominated the actions, guaranteeing victory in the split decision.
Released by the UFC and PFL champion, Impa almost became the fighter to inflict the first defeat in his opponent's career. Despite the tireless attempt to seek the knockout, the fighter ended up getting tired and lost physical strength during the final minutes. This was the North American's fourth defeat.
Bellator welterweight champion punishes former PFL champion
jason jackson in dominant victory over Ray Cooper III. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
In yet another dominant performance by Bellator athletes, jason jackson maintained league sovereignty over the PFL in the champions event. Escalated to face Ray Cooper III, the Jamaican played favoritism and forced the referee to stop the fight, after making it impossible for his rival to stay on his feet due to fierce kicks to the leg and finishing with a sequence of punches from above, on the ground.
Bellator welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg), Jason has achieved 18 victories in his career and the sixth via fast track. A big favorite at the bookmakers, the athlete didn't give his rival a chance and used his greater reach and blunt blows to compromise the North American's performance.
Suffered by two consecutive defeats, Ray Cooper III has continued without a winning streak since 2021. Former PFL champion, the athlete posed no risk to the Jamaican and succumbed to blows to his leg.
Bellator veteran triumphs with flash victory
A. J. Mckee finishes Clay Collard. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
No time to waste, A. J. Mckee represented Bellator very well in his league's mega event against PFL athletes. Willing to end the fight quickly, the athlete put Clay Collard down and at the first opportunity he had, he applied the guillotine choke to his rival. Despite his compatriot's good defense, Mckee made a beautiful transition to the triangle, then an armbar and showed the level of his jiu-jitsu by forcing his rival to withdraw less than three minutes into the fight.
Former Bellator champion, AJ achieved 22 victories in his career, with the eighth submission recorded on his record. Known for his talent in grappling, the fighter impressed the public in Saudi Arabia with a lightning victory over Collard. This was the fourth consecutive time that 'mercenary', as he is known, had his arm raised after an appearance.
On the other hand, Clay suffered a second defeat in a row. At 30 years old, the veteran now has a record of 24 triumphs and 12 setbacks in his career. This was the fourth match in which the North American was finished by his rival.
PFL x Bellator results
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Renan Problem x Ryan bader – fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Johnny Eblen defeated Impa Kasanganay by split decision (29-28, 28- 29, 29-28) – title fight
Married weight (up to 82,5 kg): jason jackson derrotou Ray Cooper III by technical knockout (punches) at 23s of R2 – fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Vadim nemkov defeated Bruno Capelozza by submission (katagatame) at 2:13 of R2 – fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Yoel romero derrotou Thiago Marreta in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): AJ McKee defeated Clay Collard by submission (armbar) at 1m10s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Henry Corrales x Aaron Pico
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Biaggio Ali Walsh x Emmanuel Palacios
Married weight (up to 75 kg): Claressa shields x Kelsey DeSantis
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Abdullah Al-Qahtani x Edukondal Rao
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Malik Basahel x Vinicius Pereira
Statistics PFL x Bellator
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