Topic: Bellator 130

Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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10.23.2014 | 6:35 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 76th

The fighters are weighed in, odds are updated and not one change to the card. 

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

Pretty solid offering here in what could be described as the last Bellator event of an era, as most would consider Bellator 131 the beginning of Spikeforce. 

* Edited at 10.23.2014, 6:36 PM ET *

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Bellator 130
  • Friday 10.24.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV | Prelims: Spike.com
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: Kansas Star Arena
  • Location: Mulvane, Kansas, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jimmy Smith
  • TV Ratings: 644,000 avg. viewers (952k peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
David Rickels   defeats   Davi Ramos   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Emanuel Newton   defeats   Linton Vassell   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   0:47 Round 5 of 5, 20:47 Total Bout Page
Bobby Lashley   defeats   Karl Etherington   via Submission, Strikes   1:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marloes Coenen   defeats   Annalisa Bucci   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   0:57 Round 3 of 3, 10:57 Total Bout Page
Dave Jansen   defeats   Rick Hawn   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ricky Musgrave   defeats   Joe Wilk   via KO/TKO, Elbows   2:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marcio Navarro   defeats   Cody Carrillo   via Submission, Strikes   2:09 Round 3 of 3, 12:09 Total Bout Page
Daniel Gallemore   defeats   Gzim Selmani   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:33 Round 2 of 3, 9:33 Total Bout Page
Sam Oropeza   defeats   Gary Tapusoa   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   2:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Darrion Caldwell   defeats   Anthony Dizy   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Aaron Derrow   defeats   Nate Jolly   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alex Huddleston   defeats   Derek Bohi   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:04 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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JeremyBrigham81
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10.24.2014 | 11:11 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 198th

Not a fan of Newton style but he always seems to find a way to win.
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10.24.2014 | 11:13 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 215 Points   |   Tied for 376th

I will never get this guy. He SHOULDN'T be a good fighter, but his results are undeniable.

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10.24.2014 | 11:14 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points   |   Tied for 144th

And of course, the Caveman Rickels match will probably be great

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benjaminbrandt
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10.24.2014 | 11:15 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 99th

No idea who I'll pick Newton vs McGeary.  

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JeremyBrigham81
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10.24.2014 | 11:16 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 198th

I think I'm gonna take McGeary in that fight but we have a while to think about it.
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10.24.2014 | 11:26 PM ET

Blackadder, huh?

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10.24.2014 | 11:27 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 131st

I'm on McGeary's hype train even though I like Newton a lot. Plus he has an even bigger overall reach and height advantage over Newton than Vassell and seems to be a lot scarier in the standup. 

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benjaminbrandt
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10.24.2014 | 11:36 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 99th

Combat Press ‏@CombatPress  59s59 seconds ago

Ramos has Rickels back then Rickels reverses..crowd is crazy while Ground n pound... Ramos holds on -Rickels Rd2 10-9 (19-19) #Bellator130

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benjaminbrandt
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10.24.2014 | 11:45 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 99th

Combat Press ‏@CombatPress  42s42 seconds ago

#Bellator130 Results: David Rickels def Davi Ramos via Un Dec 29-28 x3 @BellatorMMA #MMA - Crowd is still screaming for Caveman and KC Royal




Sounds like a hell of a fight. Bummed they couldn't squeeze it in.

* Edited at 10.24.2014, 11:45 PM ET *

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10.24.2014 | 11:54 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 6 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points   |   308th Place

I've picked Newton the last two times and he's found a way to pull it out, but I doubt I'll pick him again in title fight. Unless it's against a scrub.

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10.25.2014 | 2:42 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 111th

Last round perfects are my favourite ones :)




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10.28.2014 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   33rd Place



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