F. Franco complained about W. Almeida's illegal blow, but ended up defeated by technical knockout (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
The Brazilian duel at Bellator 278, between Weber Almeida and Fabricio Franco had a curious and anticlimactic ending to say the least. In the 3rd minute of the first round, Weber connected with a powerful kick to Fabricio's thigh, who immediately launched a supposedly illegal blow, feeling a lot of pain. During the recovery time granted to the gaucho, however, the replay of the move made it clear that the kick was connected to the inner part of the thigh, without contact with the genital region, therefore characterizing a legal blow.
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Even though the referee warned him that the blow had been interpreted as legal, Fabricio Franco refused to return, citing a lot of pain, and Weber Almeida won by technical knockout.
Weber Almeida is recovering from the defeat he suffered against Johnny Soto, in May 2021, and now has four wins and just one setback in the Bellator cage.
On the other hand, Fabricio Franco debuted with a defeat in the organization and now has two consecutive setbacks in his career.
Watch the video of the blow that defined Weber Almeida's victory over Fabrício Franco:
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Dante Schiro 'runs over' Scotty Hao and achieves technical knockout in the third round
D. Schiro knocked out S. Hao at Bellator 278 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
In the second fight of Bellator 278, valid for the welterweight division (under 77 kg), Dante Schiro defeated Scotty Hao by technical knockout in the third round. Even though he was facing a local fighter, Schiro was not intimidated, he was relentless and left the circular cage with a convincing victory.
Com o triunfo, Dante Schiro se recupera da derrota sofrida em sua estreia na organização, em agosto do ano passado, contra Logan storley. O norte-americano tem agora nove vitórias e três reveses na carreira.
On the other hand, Scotty Hao remains without a win in Bellator after two appearances in the circular cage. The Hawaiian now has a record of five wins and four losses in his career.
Blake Perry achieves great comeback, submits Makoa Cooper and wins professional debut
B. Perry defeated M. Cooper at Bellator 278 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
At the opening of Bellator 278, in a duel valid for welterweights (under 77 kg), Blake Perry submitted Makoa Cooper in the second round in his professional MMA debut. The newcomer of the night started the fight with the worst of it, but showed resilience to resist Cooper's attacks, which even opened a deep cut on his forehead, take advantage of his opponent's hesitation and land a guillotine choke to end the fight.
Owner of an amateur record of four wins and three losses, Blake Perry won his professional MMA debut. The 27-year-old Hawaiian now has five consecutive wins overall.
On the other hand, Makoa Cooper suffered his first professional defeat in the second fight of his career. The 21-year-old Hawaiian had made his winning debut in March of this year.
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