R. Carvalho was severely knocked out in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
Brazil started badly with its representatives on the preliminary card of the Bellator 277, held this Friday (15), in San Jose (USA). Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) of the company, Raphael Carvalho and Rhalan Gracie disappointed and ended up knocked out in their commitments. The stumbles happened to Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov and Tyson Miller, respectively.
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With Patrick Pitbull as the main star of the show, Carvalho and Gracie climbed into the circular cage as Brazilian supporting actors in the event. Even without the pressure of all the spotlights, the athletes had lackluster performances and got into trouble in the organization.
While Rafael reached the mark of five defeats in the last six fights, Rhalan had four consecutive stumbles and continues without winning as a professional in MMA. With negative results, the fighters are at risk of being cut from the company.
Rafael Carvalho is massacred and becomes complicated in the organization
R. Carvalho was heavily defeated in the Bellator 270. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube Bellator MMA
The recent trajectory of the former Bellator middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) is not easy, Raphael Carvalho. In one of the main fights on the preliminary card, the Brazilian was unable to contain Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov's aggression and ended up heavily defeated. The resounding outcome came in the final minute of the second round.
Carvalho's glorious past gave way to a worrying moment for the Tupiniquim. With the defeat this Friday, the fighter reached the mark of five setbacks in the last six appearances.
Victorious in the clash, Yagshimuradov needed to triumph and did so in style. Before the clash against the Brazilian, Dovletdzhan had two consecutive negative results and had not yet won in the company.
Rhalan Gracie disappoints and continues without winning in MMA
T. Miller defeated R. Gracie in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube Bellator MMA
Representative of the traditional 'Gracie Family', Rhalan once again had a lackluster performance in mixed martial arts. Opponent of Tyson Miller, the Brazilian had a lackluster performance and ended up being defeated by technical knockout, via medical interruption, between the first and second rounds.
The Tupiniquim even attempted submissions, but ended up falling victim to Miller's blunt attacks. At the end of the first round, the Gracie representative was prevented from returning to the match, as he did not undergo medical analysis. With the setback, Rhalan suffers his fourth consecutive defeat and continues without winning as a professional in MMA.
A debutant in the organization, Tyson has a lot to celebrate. In his third appearance in mixed martial arts, the athlete won handily and remains undefeated in the sport.
Bellator promise massacres debutant
A. Pico (right) punished A. Edwards (left) in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Considered one of the biggest bets for the future of Bellator, Aaron Pico once again put on a show in the circular cage. Facing Adli Edwards, selected at the last minute for the event, the organization's pupil asserted his widespread favoritism and punished his opponent for just over 10 minutes. Confident and forceful, the promise emerged victorious with a technical knockout in the third round.
With the victory, Pico defended fourth place in the featherweight rankings. In addition to the achievement, the fighter extended his undefeated streak to six fights.
Victim of Aaron's visible quality, Adli had no chance against the candidate for a future title fight. With the stumble on his debut, the athlete's run of seven victories ended.
Fourth in the heavyweight rankings turns into a knockout fight
L. Vassell defeated T. Johnson in Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @BellatorMMA
Timothy Johnson's training partner had a 'fight to forget'. Opponent of Linton Vassell in the clash that opened the main card, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) was close to a victory, but ended up seeing the triumph 'slip through his fingers' in a remarkable turnaround by his opponent. After coming close to 'erasing' his opponent, the fighter got tired and was defeated by a knockout in the first round.
With the stumble, Johnson reaches his third consecutive stumble. The athlete lost the opportunity to advance into the top 5 of the division.
To defend fourth position in the ranking, Vassell needed to 'dive into deep waters'. With great recovery power, the fighter extended his good momentum and added four consecutive victories.
In an interview still in the circular cage, the athlete asked for a title fight. If this is not met, the heavyweight suggested Valentin Moldavsky as an alternative.
Heavyweight wins by knockout in the first round
T. Fortune defeated R. Cleveland in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
In the meeting between 'giants', Tyrell Fortune came out on top, and in a devastating way. Representing the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), the athlete had a gala performance against Rakim Cleveland. Promise of the division, the fighter needed just over a minute to give his opponent a remarkable knockout.
With the victory, Fortune recovered from the stumble against Linton Vassell at the end of last season. Now, the fighter has 12 victories in 15 commitments as a professional in MMA.
A veteran in MMA, Cleveland was unable to make use of his greater experience in Bellator 277. The hard knockout caused the fighter to suffer two setbacks in a row.
Fighter spoils rival's debut with devastating knockout
B. Seronio III defeated Calob Ramirez in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
Bantamweight athlete (up to 61,2 kg.), Bobby Seronio III had no compassion for his opponent on the preliminary card of the Bellator 277. A promise from the organization, the fighter 'ruined' Calob Ramirez's debut, and in a resounding way. Aggressive, the athlete 'erased' his opponent with a devastating knockout in the second round.
The victory of Seronio, 23 years old, extended the unbeaten streak in the fighter's promising career. Now, the young man has two consecutive victories in his MMA career.
Overrun in his debut with the company, Ramirez was unable to get back on track to winning ways. With the stumble, the athlete suffered two setbacks in three performances in mixed martial arts.
Bolanos runs over in rematch and avoids bad moment
G. Bolanos (right) ran over D. Carey (left) in the Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
Finished by Daniel Carey 2019, Gaston Bolanos got his revenge in style. In a fight contested at catchweight (up to 66,2kg), the fighter proved his reputation as a knockout artist and massacred his opponent. The triumph came with a tough knockout at the end of the first round.
The positive result makes Bolanos breathe easier in the organization. Before climbing into the circular cage, the fighter suffered two consecutive setbacks.
Run over this Friday, Carey ended up getting into trouble in the company. Now, the fighter has four defeats in the last five appearances.
Kyle Crutchmer controls Michael Lombardo and wins on points
K. Crutchmer beat M. Lombardo at Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
Current number nine in the welterweight rankings (under 77kg), Kyle Crutchmer had a dominant performance. In a good moment in the organization, the fighter passed Michael Lombardo without any fear. After three rounds of combat, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the triumph, Kyle extends the good phase in the company. Now, the athlete has reached the mark of three consecutive victories.
Former PFL representative and with stints on 'Dana White's Contender Series', Lombardo was unable to stop Crutchmer's strategy. Controlled for much of the confrontation, the athlete had a sequence of five fights without setbacks interrupted.
Flyweight extends unbeaten streak in busy fight
E. De Los Santos (right) defeated A. Mendez (left) at Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube BellatorMMA
In a flyweight fight (up to 56,7kg), Edwin De Los Santos had a busy fight this Friday. Opponent of Alberto Mendez, the athlete was not scared, but needed three rounds to achieve another positive result. After 15 minutes, the combatant was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
The triumph represented Santos' second appearance as a professional in MMA. The athlete remains undefeated in his career.
In his second challenge in mixed martial arts, Mendez failed to shine. The defeat in the judges' decision now leaves the fighter with a stumble, a 'no contest' and no triumph.
Athlete debuts with epic beating of opponent
R. Luna (right) defeated S. Hernandez (left) at Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @BellatorMMA
A featherweight athlete (up to 65,7kg), Rogelio Luna will forever remember his debut as a professional in MMA. Inserted on the preliminary card, the fighter had an insane confrontation against Socrates Hernandez. Those who followed the fight witnessed an epic beating, ending with a technical knockout in the third round.
The triumph marks the first positive result in Luna's career. As an amateur athlete, Rogelio had three triumphs and one stumble.
Defeated on the show, Hernandez continues without winning as a professional in mixed martial arts. The athlete now has two setbacks in a row.
Promessa submits in the first round and remains unbeaten
L. Anderson submitted JT Donaldson at Bellator 277. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Betting on the future of the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg.), Laird Anderson put on a real show in his second appearance with Bellator gloves. In the second confrontation of the event, the fighter 'walked' against JT Donaldson and submitted him in the first round.
For the second time, Laird made the company's bet count. Now, the 23-year-old fighter has two consecutive victories and is undefeated in professional MMA.
Anderson's victim, Donaldson became complicated once and for all. The defeat made the fighter's record even more negative, with six stumbles and four positive results.
Light heavyweight puts on a show in his professional MMA debut
T. Haig locks in a rear naked choke on A. Benson. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his first fight as a professional in MMA, Theo Haig put on a show. Representative of the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg), the athlete had no difficulties against Alan Benson and needed just one round to settle the score. The triumph came in a submission, with a rear naked choke, which forced his rival to withdraw.
With the result, Haig has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The positive result in the fast track means the fighter debuts on the right foot in mixed martial arts.
In his debut with the company, Benson was unsuccessful. In addition to the stumble, the fighter now has three setbacks in four appearances in MMA.
Bellator 277 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Patrick Pitbull derrotou A. J. McKee defeated by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – Fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov x Corey anderson ended without result (No Contest) in R3 due to Anderson's unintentional headbutt – Fight for the belt
Catchweight (up to 68kg): Aaron Pico defeated Adli Edwards by technical knockout in 55 seconds. from R3
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Linton Vassell defeated Timothy Johnson by technical knockout at 4m21s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Tyson Miller defeated Rhalan Gracie by technical knockout (medical interruption) 5m from R1
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tyrell Fortune defeated Rakim Cleveland by technical knockout at 1:38 of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Raphael Carvalho by technical knockout at 4m04s of R2
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bobby Seronio III defeated Calob Ramirez by knockout at 2:14 of R2
Catchweight (up to 66,2kg): Gaston Bolanos defeated Daniel Carey by knockout at 4m59s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kyle Crutchmer defeated Michael Lombardo via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Edwin De Los Santos defeated Alberto Mendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Rogelio Luna defeated Socrates Hernandez by technical knockout at 4m48s of R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Laird Anderson submitted JT Donaldson with a rear naked choke at 2m44s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Theo Haig submitted Alan Benson with a rear naked choke at 2m08s of R1
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