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Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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09.18.2014 | 8:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 188th

The fighters are weighed in and there was only one change to the preliminary card. 

The main card has some fun match-ups, but eagle-eyed members should be able to spot some top prospects scattered throughout the Spike.com broadcast. 

Prelims should begin between 630 and 7pm ET followed by the main card on Spike TV at 9pm.

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

Bellator 125
  • Friday 09.19.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV | Prelims: Spike.com
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: SaveMart Center
  • Location: Fresno, California, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jimmy Smith
  • TV Ratings: 742,000 avg. viewers (1.25M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Nate James   defeats   Anthony Ruiz   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Melvin Manhoef   defeats   Doug Marshall   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Rafael Carvalho   defeats   Brian Rogers   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:06 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Javy Ayala   defeats   Raphael Butler   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:03 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Goiti Yamauchi   defeats   Martin Stapleton   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:37 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joe Neal   defeats   Paul Ruiz   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Matthew Ramirez   defeats   Oscar Ramirez   via Submission, Armbar   0:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Honeycutt   defeats   Aaron Wilkinson   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:45 Round 2 of 3, 9:45 Total Bout Page
Julio Cesar Neves   defeats   Poppies Martinez   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:16 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jonny Bonilla-Bowman   defeats   Art Becerra   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jesse Juarez   defeats   Ron Keslar   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
George Zuniga   defeats   Granson Clark   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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nogfan
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09.19.2014 | 10:12 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 18th with 4 others

I hope Bellator stops trying to promote Brian Rogers as one of their top fighters now. He's like the Bellator equivalent Melvin Guillard but even more inconsistent, much worse conditioning, and uses flying knees like their jabs.  
2 Nyce
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09.19.2014 | 10:17 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 145th

I picked Marshall by decision.  I don't know why I do not think that will happen at all.  But I picked it.
skelliher
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09.19.2014 | 10:20 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 188th

I feel pretty confident in my Marshall dog pick. This one will come down to chins, and I just don't think Melvin's is there anymore. 

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09.19.2014 | 10:20 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 220th

Daniel, stop. Dana might see me. 



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benjaminbrandt
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09.19.2014 | 10:24 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 170th

Damn, full beast on those takedowns.  

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iZak
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09.19.2014 | 10:33 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 42nd with 1 other

what happend to Nate James vs Anthony Ruiz fight ?
yossgold
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09.19.2014 | 10:36 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 104th

Probably blacked out ... ******* Bellator with their blacked out fights ... what the **** do they gain from it?

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09.19.2014 | 10:37 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 121st

lololol they never miss a chance!
2 Nyce
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09.19.2014 | 10:38 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 145th

Why do I remember Marshall being a much older member of the AB?
MikeLovesTacos XD
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09.19.2014 | 10:39 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 220th

Bellator never misses a chance to take shots at the UFC. I honestly love it. They need to be WCW to the UFC's WWE. Anywho; Marshall's knockout over Cooper is one of my all time favorites.



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09.19.2014 | 10:45 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 121st

Manhoef looks so much faster early
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09.19.2014 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 111th

RIP Marshall
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09.19.2014 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 89th

******* BEAUTIFUL

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09.19.2014 | 10:47 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 220th

**** yes, Manhoef.

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09.19.2014 | 10:47 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 64th

That was a weird KO. I approve though.

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09.19.2014 | 10:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 64th

Wonder who is next for Manhoef.

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09.19.2014 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 220th

Title shot.

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09.19.2014 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 64th

Hit him so hard he just flopped on his face

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benjaminbrandt
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09.19.2014 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 170th

Manhoef gets the title shot!!!

Coker for president!!!!!!!

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09.19.2014 | 10:51 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 64th

There is my answer. Gifted title shot after only one win, but whatever. Hopefully Schlemenko wins.

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