Bellator 53
Oct 08, 2011
Miami, Oklahoma
Buffalo Run Casino
The Bellator cards always seem to impress yet I still cannot understand the reason for going on Saturday nights against the UFC but what do I know. I've gone a paltry 2-6 on the last 2 Bellator events so I tried to do a little more research (types into the air) on this card to up my percentage as well as give some love to a very solid and underrated fight league.
Main Card (MTV2)
Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals
Luis Santos vs. Ben Saunders Luis has won 9 fights in a row (+ 1 Draw) and has had 57 professional bouts coming in to meet the affable "Killa-B!" We here at MMAFO don't pick against "Killa-B" when its time to rock. "Sapo" is tough but when faced with the swarm of Ben's Thai clinch knees its virtual extinction.
Luis Santos vs. Ben Saunders Luis has won 9 fights in a row (+ 1 Draw) and has had 57 professional bouts coming in to meet the affable "Killa-B!" We here at MMAFO don't pick against "Killa-B" when its time to rock. "Sapo" is tough but when faced with the swarm of Ben's Thai clinch knees its virtual extinction.
WINNER-Ben Saunders by Rd.3 TKO
Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals
Chris Lozano vs. Douglas Lima Though I picked him for an Upset win last out, the "Cleveland Assassin" relies on power stand up alone. Lima is the Jiu-Jitsu superior who has been working on his wrestling with ATT and gaining steam as a Welterweight prospect. Dougie is the better fighter with more tools in the belt provided he can avoid the KO power of Lozano.
Chris Lozano vs. Douglas Lima Though I picked him for an Upset win last out, the "Cleveland Assassin" relies on power stand up alone. Lima is the Jiu-Jitsu superior who has been working on his wrestling with ATT and gaining steam as a Welterweight prospect. Dougie is the better fighter with more tools in the belt provided he can avoid the KO power of Lozano.
WINNER-Douglas Lima by Rd.2 Submission
Kenny Foster vs. Ronnie Mann Ronnie returns from a tough loss to Pat Curran and an even tougher loss of his trainer/mentor Shawn Tompkins (R.I.P.). The "Fairy" (his nickname, I didn't make it up) is going to be out of luck against a "Kid Ninja" who out grapples him.
WINNER-Ronnie Mann Rd.2 Submission
Prelims (Spike)
Darryl Cobb vs. Giva Santana They don't call Giva the "Arm Collector" for nothing. Cobb's in serious trouble here.
WINNER-Giva Santana by Rd.1 Submission
A.J. Matthews vs. Rudy Bears "Bad News" is a Midwest fighter who seemed to be on the cusp of a big shot before falling on inconsistent times in the last 3 years. Rudy is a tough test but just that for the up and coming AJ.
A.J. Matthews vs. Rudy Bears "Bad News" is a Midwest fighter who seemed to be on the cusp of a big shot before falling on inconsistent times in the last 3 years. Rudy is a tough test but just that for the up and coming AJ.
WINNER-A.J. Matthews by Decision
Raphael Davis vs. Myron Dennis "Noodle" needs this fight to hit the mat but will most likely eat some punches trying to get there sealing his fate.
Raphael Davis vs. Myron Dennis "Noodle" needs this fight to hit the mat but will most likely eat some punches trying to get there sealing his fate.
WINNER-Myron Dennis by Rd.3 TKO
Levi Avera vs. David Rickels So easy that even the "Caveman" will do it.
Levi Avera vs. David Rickels So easy that even the "Caveman" will do it.
WINNER-David Rickels by Decision
Zak Laird vs. Luiz Nogueira It's getting thin now but I'll take experience here.
Zak Laird vs. Luiz Nogueira It's getting thin now but I'll take experience here.
WINNER-Luiz Nogueira by Decision
Emanuel Brooks vs. Greg Scott I will not pick a Jayhawk period.
Emanuel Brooks vs. Greg Scott I will not pick a Jayhawk period.
WINNER-Emanuel Brooks by Rd.1 KO
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