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Bellator MMA.
See the complete outcomes and highlights from Thursday’s Bellator 252 card, consisting of an explosive KO from Patricio Freire. Bellator 252 is in the books, and the 4 semifinalists for the promo’s featherweight competition are now set in stone.
While AJ McKee and Darrion Caldwell will fight next week, tonight’s program saw Patricio “Pitbull” Freire successfully and easily safeguard his title against Pedro Carvalho. Awaiting him in the semis in what functions as a champion defense is a familiar foe in Emmanuel Sanchez, who took apart Daniel Weichel in their rematch.
Patricio Freire def. Pedro Carvalho by KO (punches) at 2: 10 of round 1.
Not really a whole lot to say here aside from Patricio is remarkable and Carvalho is not on his level. Freire rocked Carvalho with a right hand and sought to strike with a guillotine choke. When that didn’t work, he returned to his feet and the beatdown continued. Another right-hand man had Carvalho on skates, followed by a left-right ending up combination to drop the SBG Ireland fighter for excellent. Chalk up a 6th straight win for Freire and his fourth effective title defense over two stints as champ.
Pitbull with a CLEAN KO…@PatricioPitbull retains his featherweight title and advances in the @BellatorMMA Featherweight World Grand Prix! pic.twitter.com/uX1Riy7s5k— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) November 13,2020
Yaroslav Amosov def. Logan Storley by split choice (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Somebody’s 0 had to go and it was Storley’s, however it wasn’t for lack of attempting. Both males expended a lots of energy with all of the fumbling and rushing that occurred throughout this battle. Amosov had the upper hand in the opening frame by stifling the former NCAA standout’s takedowns and landing the cleaner shots.
Round 2 saw Amosov come close to ending up the American with a d’arce choke, but Storley was able to get his leg totally free and rush out of risk, but not prior to consuming a right hand for his problems. Amosov had the greatest moments for much of the contest however even when he was removed, he succeeded to get back to his feet.
The final round was incredible. Storley was lastly able to get sustained control time on the mat and he had Amosov in serious difficulty. On the next attempt it was a bit of a choke/crank combination and you might see the pain visible on Amosov’s face, however he brilliantly combated off and released himself from Storley’s grip to get out of threat.
Yaroslav Amosov and Logan Storley take to the canvas in the 2 þ 0f;   e3; nd round.The #Bellator252 primary card is LIVE NOW on @CBS Sports Network in the and with @Sky Sports in the #MMA #Bellator pic.twitter.com/jNblHso6bQ— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13,2020
Emmanuel Sanchez def. Daniel Weichel by consentaneous choice (48-46, 49-46, 49-45).
This was a one-sided fight and it worked as a statement of intent from the Roufusport item. After a competitive, action-packed opening round, Sanchez took over in round two and never lost grip of the contest. A vicious left hook to the body had Weichel reeling, and another one eventually put him down. Sanchez chose the finish however was not able to get it, as Weichel demonstrated major durability to prevent the ref blockage.
Weichel was taken down in the fifth round just for great step, summing up his day as he was not able to successfully implement his own fumbling video game. Sanchez takes the rematch with ease and he’ll face Patricio Freire in the semifinals.
Emmanuel Sanchez has Daniel Weichel in trouble early on in round 2 þ 0f;   e3;. #Bellator252 is LIVE now on @CBSSportsNet in the and with @SkySports in the. #Bellator #MMA #FeatherweightWGP pic.twitter.com/T9ckI7TUiQ— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13,2020
Initial Card.
Aaron Pico def. John de Jesus by KO (punches) at 4: 15 of round 2.
The power of @AaronPicoUSA folded him in half (through @BellatorMMA) pic.twitter.com/eBHRx6LPFX— ESPN Mixed Martial Arts (@espnmma) November 12,2020
Keri Taylor-Melendez def. Emilee King by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3: 02 of round 1.
@KeriMelendez415 relocates to 4 þ 0f;   e3; & 0 þ 0f;   e3; as a professional with her 2 þ 0f;   e3; nd preliminary win by means of RNC.We have actually got more #Bellator252 Monster Energy Prelims coming your way LIVE NOW on our YouTube channel. % b6; þ 0f; https://t.co/C9USFq0X31 pic.twitter.com/47 Y3ybsofm– BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 12,2020
Manny Muro def. Devin Powell by consentaneous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Jornel Lugo def. Schyler Sootho by consentaneous choice (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Roman Faraldo def. Pat Casey by KO (knee) at 2: 30 of round 2.
2 þ 0f;   e3; nd fight, 2 þ 0f;   e3; nd knee to the head surface! @RomanFaraldo with an enormous finish! Tune in now on our YouTube channel! % b6; þ 0f; https://t.co/C9USFq0X31 Main card starts at 7pm ET/ 4pm PY on @cbssportsnet! #Bellator252 pic.twitter.com/qelstB6l1F— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 12,2020
Trevor Gudde def. Khonry Gracie by TKO (strikes) at 3: 28 of round 3.
Trevor Gudde was all organization tonight. (in the front, at least!) Huge start to #Bellator252 RESIDE ON our YouTube channel! % b6; þ 0f; https://t.co/C9USFq0X31 pic.twitter.com/R6fpjoaLYN— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 12,2020