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Bellator 126: Shlemenko vs. Halsey Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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09.25.2014 | 6:55 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 357th

All the fighters are weighed in and surprisingly, no changes to the preliminary card, although a couple guys missed weight. 

Prelims should kick off around 7pm ET on Spike.com followed by the main card on Spike TV at 9pm. 

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

Bellator 126
  • Friday 09.26.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV | Prelims: Spike.com
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: Grand Canyon Arena
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jimmy Smith
  • TV Ratings: 656,000 avg. viewers (942k peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Brandon Halsey   defeats   Alexander Shlemenko   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   0:35 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Marcin Held   defeats   Patricky Pitbull   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Bubba Jenkins   defeats   Thiago Meller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mike Richman   defeats   Ed West   via KO/TKO, Punches   2:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
LaRue Burley   defeats   Raymond Pina   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   0:22 Round 2 of 3, 5:22 Total Bout Page
Clifford Starks   defeats   Kobe Ortiz   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   0:52 Round 2 of 3, 5:52 Total Bout Page
Nick Rossborough   defeats   Ryan Martinez   via KO/TKO, Torn Bicep   5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joe Taimanglo   defeats   Michael Parker   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Dan Charles   defeats   Stuart Austin   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:18 Round 3 of 3, 10:18 Total Bout Page
Derek Campos   defeats   Estevan Payan   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Brandon Girtz   defeats   Benny Madrid   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:57 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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2 Nyce
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09.26.2014 | 10:17 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 245th

Haha nice way to fit in the quote
Idrownfish
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09.26.2014 | 10:20 PM ET

Was that the greatest takedown ever? The one Randleman landed on Fedor seems easy next to this one.

* Edited at 09.26.2014, 10:21 PM ET *

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:21 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

Held looking good. 

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

psychicdeath
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09.26.2014 | 10:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 69th

Next quote to listen for:

Stephie D ‏@CrooklynMMA  18s

Okay @jimmysmithmma, Your final #CrooklynChallenge is: "Pain don't hurt." —Patrick Swayze (Road House)

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Idrownfish
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09.26.2014 | 10:23 PM ET

Meh. Pitbull is screwed. Too much jitz, Held is goddamn Demian Maia on steroids.

EDIT: He is like first round Demian Maia for three rounds.

* Edited at 09.26.2014, 10:24 PM ET *

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

MikeLovesTacos XD
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09.26.2014 | 10:24 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 295th

With such stellar grappling, the fact Held now trains with Duke Roufus makes me believe he will be a top 10 LW within the next year or two. 22 y/o. So insane.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:25 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

I don't know why people are booing, Held is a goddamn wizard with position.  

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

legacyofmisfortune
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09.26.2014 | 10:27 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 230th

Long night for Patricky

"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:28 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

Held by sub was +170

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

Idrownfish
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09.26.2014 | 10:30 PM ET

If you ever boo Marcin Held you should kill yourself. You are clearly not very good at living.

* Edited at 09.26.2014, 10:31 PM ET *

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:36 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

HELD FOR PREZ!!!

Good on 2/3 judges for giving Held for the 1st round being offensive from the bottom.  

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

SonnensSyringe
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09.26.2014 | 10:37 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 2 others

As someone who interviewed both fighters on Wednesday, I have to say that I really believe Halsey has got this. 

"You look like a 1987 John Hughes high school bully." - Swickotine

FaceStomper
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09.26.2014 | 10:37 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 31st with 1 other

Even if Shlemenko
 wins ...


Ortiz is still the true champion.

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:38 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

Wilcox/Stepanyan was an amazing comeback.  

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

Idrownfish
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09.26.2014 | 10:40 PM ET

I'm gonna take a shower. Hopefully I'll be back in time for Halsey's victory speech.

"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power

benjaminbrandt
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09.26.2014 | 10:40 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   68th Place

I'm a sucker for picking the grappler in a striker/grappler match.  

"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "

2 Nyce
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09.26.2014 | 10:54 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 245th

Beast mode.
michigandolphin
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09.26.2014 | 10:54 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 69th

Lol

"Frig off, bud"

CthulhuJones
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09.26.2014 | 10:54 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 230th

Uh, wow...Halsey miiiight be legit.
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09.26.2014 | 10:54 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 187th

LMFAO

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