R. Bader and C. Kongo have a rematch at Bellator 280. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Almost three years have passed and the time has come to Ryan bader and Cheick Kongo resolve their issues. This Friday (6), in Paris (FRA), the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) will once again put his belt on the line against the 46-year-old veteran. In the first meeting, a supposed finger in the eye applied by the North American interrupted the fight. Former UFC, Yoel romero is also highlighted.
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Heavyweight champion since January 2019, Bader is looking for his first title defense. The first attempt took place against Kongo. With the 'no contest', by rule, the North American was kept on the throne.
Former UFC star, Yoel romero wants to erase the bad impression made in his Bellator debut. In his first performance with the company's gloves, the Cuban managed to produce little and ended up being surpassed by Phil Davis. Now, the veteran will face Alex Polizzi, a last-minute replacement for the injured Melvin Manhoef.
In total, this Friday's show has 13 fights scheduled.
Bader x Kongo: the rematch
A big name in Bellator's recent history, Ryan bader wants to remain at the top of the category up to 120,2kg. Former double champion of the organization, the North American will need to contain the aggressiveness of the 46-year-old veteran.
Like Ryan, Cheick is also a former UFC representative. This Friday, the Frenchman will have the second opportunity to wear a belt in the company he has defended since 2013.
In recent retrospect, Bader doesn't have much to celebrate. His last appearance in the heavyweight division took place precisely in the 'no contest' against Kongo. Afterwards, the North American was entered into the light heavyweight tournament (up to 93kg), but ended up losing the title when he faced off against Vadim nemkov.
An MMA veteran, Kongo has also been without a positive result for a period. The athlete's last triumph took place more than three years ago.
Bellator 280 technical sheet
Data: May 6, 2022
Timetable: From 14pm (Brasília time)
Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE the preliminary card in full more at REAL TIME of all the fights; Main Card: ESPN 4
MAIN CARD (16 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Ryan bader x Cheick Kongo – Fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Yoel romero x Alex Polizzi
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Davy Gallon x Benjamin Brander
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Lorenz Larkin x Kyle Stewart
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Mike Shipman x Gregory Babene
PRELIMINARY CARD (13:55 p.m., Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Pedro Carvalho x Piotr Niedzielski
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Lewis Long x Thibault Gouti
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Fabacary Diatta x Jordan Barton
Catch weight (up to 62,5kg): Soren Bak x Charlie Leary
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Yves Landu x Gavin Hughes
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Nicolo Solli x Joel Kouadja
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lucie Bertaud x Katarzyna Sadura
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Youcef Ouabbas x Mathieu Duclos
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Victor Verchere x Bourama Camara
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