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Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson Discussion Thread

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skelliher
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04.21.2016 | 10:46 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 345th

The fighters are weighed in and we're set for one of the best Bellator events in a while. 

Even the prelims have a lot to look for.

Speaking of, prelims should kick off around 7pm ET on Spike.com before moving over to the Spike TV main card at 8pm.

Picks may be locking around 6. Depends how many postlims we're looking at here.

Enjoy!

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

Bellator 153
  • Friday 04.22.2016 at 08:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV | Prelims: Spike.com
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Sean Grande, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jimmy Smith
  • TV Ratings: 618,000 avg. viewers (1.1M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Blair Tugman   defeats   Jay Perrin   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tim Caron   defeats   Justin Sumter   via KO/TKO, Punches   3:38 Round 2 of 3, 8:38 Total Bout Page
Sam Watford   defeats   Dean Hancock   via Submission, Armbar   1:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Foster   defeats   Vovka Clay   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Andrey Koreshkov   defeats   Benson Henderson   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Patricio Pitbull   defeats   Henry Corrales   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:09 Round 2 of 3, 9:09 Total Bout Page
Evangelista Santos   defeats   Brennan Ward   via Submission, Heel Hook   0:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Brent Primus   defeats   Gleristone Santos   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Michael Page   defeats   Jeremie Holloway   via Submission, Toe Hold   2:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Matt Bessette   defeats   Keith Richardson   via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut)   3:14 Round 2 of 3, 8:14 Total Bout Page
Mike Zichelle   defeats   Joe Cronin   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Honeycutt   defeats   Matt Secor   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Djamil Chan   defeats   Richard Patishnock   via KO/TKO, Punch   3:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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FaceStomper
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04.21.2016 | 10:52 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 33rd with 1 other

Henderson winning will make him the first triple world champion from major promotions (WEC,UFC ,BELLATOR) Yet no one seems to notice with the McNugget fiasco.

"You fight midgets" - Nate Diaz

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04.21.2016 | 11:37 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 217th

I basically just said the same thing in the fight thread, it's crazy.  I'm pulling for him just for that fact. 
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04.22.2016 | 2:27 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points   |   Tied for 179th

Did anyone see the weigh-in video? Did Koreshkov dwarf him like Thatch did? Definitely will watch this. Still confused by this fight being made over Henderson/Brooks.

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04.22.2016 | 2:32 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 660 Points   |   16th Place




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04.22.2016 | 2:49 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points   |   Tied for 179th

Thanks psychic, doesn't look like near as much difference in size but Koreshkov can at least grapple a little. Will be a good test of where Andrey (and by extension other Bellator WWs) stands in overall WW picture.

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04.22.2016 | 3:38 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 58th

I always find myself thinking Benson is a lot bigger than he really is. Koreshkov has a good size advantage, as well as being more well rounded than Thatch. I'm picking him for the upset, but I'm expecting to disappointed by this pick.lol

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04.22.2016 | 6:52 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 345th

Prelims kicking off now.

Link

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04.22.2016 | 6:53 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th



Here we go.




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04.22.2016 | 6:54 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th




WAR CHAN!

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GreenHornet
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04.22.2016 | 6:57 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th

What a KO by Chan!

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GreenHornet
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04.22.2016 | 6:59 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th





Nailed it.

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skelliher
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04.22.2016 | 7:00 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 345th

Solid punch to the other gentleman's facial region.

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04.22.2016 | 7:09 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th

10-9 Honeycutt

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04.22.2016 | 7:22 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 660 Points   |   16th Place

I'll go out on a limb and say Honeycutt gets the decision

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04.22.2016 | 7:33 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 345th

Five postlims. Come on, Bellator. 

Goddammit. 

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04.22.2016 | 7:33 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 209th

hahaha

Bellator is so ******* lame.

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04.22.2016 | 7:36 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 660 Points   |   16th Place

That's some fine scheduling right there.  

1.  Post on your site a 7 PM ET start time
2.  Start well before 7 PM ET
3. End a half hour before main card
4.  With several dark bouts
5  ???
6.  PROFIT

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04.22.2016 | 7:38 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 20th with 2 others

Stupid Bellator,talk for 5 minutes and then call an end to the prelims with 30 minutes left.I'm always crying about bellator lol, but I can't stand all the ********.Pretty bad when 8X bellator veteran/company man Matt Bessette's fight isn't even aired.I wonder what that does to his sponsor pay.Hopefully we actually get the postlim results this time.What ever happened to airing the post-lims?
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04.22.2016 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 1 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 65 Points   |   Tied for 345th

@Kuma:

The way I understand it (and I hate it as well) is that Coker does not give two ****s about the prelim fighters. They're there firmly to sell local tickets. They throw them in the cage after the main event to keep an audience there through the TV portion of the card. I guarantee you more people are at the Casino tonight for Bessette than Bendo. He's a big local draw. 

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04.22.2016 | 7:44 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 135th

Dang that KO by Chan was br00tal I tells ya.


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