MMA Combat - Bellator 47 - Results

MMA Combat - Bellator 47 - Results

Saturday, July 23, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario, Canada in what was the Chicago-based promotion's first show North of the Border. The event featured the semi-finals of the Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament, with once-beaten Nazareno Malegarie squaring off with former Sengoku champ and Nova Uniao standout, Marlon Sandro; while top-ranked European, Ronny Mann, towed the line against one-time lightweight title challenger, Pat Curran on the other side of the bracket.

In the evening's co-main event and the first semi-final pairing, Sandro took the center of the cage early, looking to dictate the action with a measured stand-up attack. Landing a big right hand half way through the round, Sandro staggered Malegarie who began to look for the takedown more frequently with little success. As he settled into his groove, the Brazilian - who has now posted wins in five of his previous six outings - started to showcase a well rounded game complete with punches, kicks, knees and even the occasional takedown. It was all too much for Malegarie on Saturday night, as the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black-belt searched for answers that never came before his fifteen minutes were up, with all three judges scoring the contest 30-27 in favor of the Nova Uniao fighter.

The main-event saw England's Ronnie Mann take on 2010 lightweight tournament winner, Pat Curran; controlling the center of the cage, the larger Curran used more effective counter striking and a handful of flying knees to keep Mann cautious and at-bay throughout the bout. Mann never found his timing, and despite finishing rounds two and three strong it was too little too late, as all three judges scored the fight in the American's favor, sending Curran through to the tournament finals where he will face Marlon Sandro for the right to challenge 145lbs promotion champion, Joe Warren later this year.

Other results from Bellator 47 are found below:

1 Alex Ricci def. Alka Matewa via TKO (Elbows and Punches) rd 2 2:40
2 William Romero def. Daniel Langbeen via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
3 Alexandre Bezerra def. Jesse Gross via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) rd1 1:28
4 Neil Grove def. Zak Jensen via TKO (Punches) rd1 2:00
5 Chris Horodecki def. Chris Saunders via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
6 Marlon Sandro def. Nazareno Malegarie via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
7 Pat Curran def. Ronnie Mann via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00

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MMA Combat - Ahead of Bellator 47, Sandro Talks Malegarie

MMA Combat - Ahead of Bellator 47, Sandro Talks Malegarie

Bellator FC featherweight, Marlon Sandro (18-2-0), is one of the more exciting 145lbers you will find today, which is saying a lot considering the pace that typifies the division. The former King of Pancrase and Sengoku champion out of Nova Uniao has made his name primarily on the Japanese circuit, with his North American debut coming in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Summer Series featherweight tournament, June 25, where he defeated Genair da Silva via split decision, a result the Brazilian star was not content with.

“I don’t want to belittle anyone, but I was surprised when they called a split decision,” Sandro told Sherdog.com. “Me, Andre Pederneiras and Jose Aldo, who were in my corner, couldn’t understand how they decided that. I pressured him all fight, always moving forward. He was always walking backwards, and I hit him much more.”

Ahead of his Bellator FC 47 clash Saturday night with fellow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black-belt Nazareno Malegarie (20-1-0), Sandro took a moment to discuss the bout and what he plans to do against the dangerous Argentinian, who bounced back from the first loss of his professional career with a submission victory over Jacob Devree in the quarterfinal match-ups.

“I’ve already seen some fights from Malegarie and I know he has a good BJJ background. He comes from a good school, he’s a Thiago Tavares pupil, but I’m going to fight MMA, and wherever the fight goes, I’ll be ready.”

“I believe he will exchange a little and try to put me down. “I’ve trained both on my feet and on the ground. I’m really confident that I’ll win.”

In 20 professional fights, Sandro (34) has never been stopped inside the distance, losing only to UFC talent Michihiro Omigawa via split decision in August of 2009, and most recently, newly acquired UFC featherweight, and world ranked Japanese star Hatsu Hioki this past December by unanimous decision. Sandro has a clear vision of his goals as he attempts to advance in the tournament bracket, Malegarie is merely another obstacle he must overcome to achieve them.

“I respect everyone, but my thoughts are always on being the champion,” said Sandro. “Every fight I have, I do it with the intention to be No. 1 in the promotion. To achieve that dream, I’ve gotta beat Malegarie, a very tough guy, but I’m ready for that.”


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MMA Combat - Bellator 46 - Results

MMA Combat - Bellator 46 - Results

Saturday, June 25, 2011, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The event featured the quarterfinal pairings for the Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament, and the main-event saw 2010 lightweight tournament champion and one-time 155lbs title challenger Pat Curran (14-4-0) square off with Luis Palomino (16-7-0).

The action got off to a slow start early in the first with both fighters fancying themselves counter-strikers, looking to find their range and timing; at the mid-way point of the round, Curran found his mark with a beautiful combination that sent Palomino reeling to the cage. After Curran threw a flying knee, Palomino was able to score a brief takedown but Curran utilized his smooth grappling ability to create a scramble, allowing him to reverse position, and secure a Peruvian necktie prompting the tap at 3:49 of the first round.

In the co-main event Marlon Sandro (18-2-0) took a split decision from fellow Brazilian Genair da Silva (10-4-0) in a bout that lacked the 'edge of your seat' kinda action usually associated with Sandro bouts; in the first, Sandro hurt da Silva badly with a crisp hook, but da Silva was reluctant to engage after surviving the scary moment, back-pedaling for most of the second and third rounds while noticeably uncomfortable in the pocket in comparison to his seasoned opponent. Oddly enough, one ringside judge scored the fight 29-28 in da Silva's favor despite very little noteworthy offense; fortunately the other two scored it for Sandro putting him through to the semi-finals along with Pat Curran, Nazareno Malegarie, and Ronnie Mann.

Other results from the card are found below:

1 Dan Cramer def. Josh Samman via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
2 Alexandre Bezerra def. Sam Jones via Submission (Triangle Choke) rd1 3:27
3 Tony Johnson Jr. def. Derrick Lewis via Decision (Unanimous) rd3 5:00
4 Jessica Aguilar def. Carla Esparza via Decision (Split) rd 3 5:00
5 Ronnie Mann def. Adam Schindler via KO (Punches) rd1 4:14
6 Nazareno Malegarie def. Jacob Devree via Submission (Guillotine Choke) rd3 1:25
7 Marlon Sandro def. Genair da Silva via Decision (Split) rd3 5:00
8 Pat Curran def. Luis Palomino via Submission (Peruvian Necktie) rd1 3:49


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