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Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz

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05.21.2021 | 1:54 PM ET

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Bellator 262
  • Friday 07.16.2021 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Showtime
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: John McCarthy, Sean Grande
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: John McCarthy
  • MMA Bouts: 10
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Bout   Info
Juliana Velasquez   defeats   Denise Kielholtz   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Tyrell Fortune   defeats   Matt Mitrione   via KO/TKO, Submission to Strikes   1:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Matheus Mattos   defeats   Cee Jay Hamilton   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:33 Round 2 of 3, 6:33 Total Bout Page
Arlene Blencowe   defeats   Dayana Silva   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:00 Round 3 of 3, 11:00 Total Bout Page
Johnny Eblen   defeats   Travis Davis   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Said Sowma   defeats   Ronny Markes   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Cody Law   defeats   Theodore Macuka   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Diana Avsaragova   defeats   Gabriella Gulfin   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Adil Benjilany   defeats   Johnny Soto   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Charlie Campbell   defeats   Nick Giulietti   via KO/TKO, Leg Kicks and Punches   1:30 Round 2 of 3, 6:30 Total Bout Page

Responses

2021.06.10 11:32 AM ET

event start time updated

From Friday, July 16 at 9:00pm ET to Friday, July 16 at 6:00pm ET
2021.06.10 11:32 AM ET

event picks deadline updated

Fantasy picks now lock at Friday, July 16 at 5:00pm ET
2021.06.17 3:14 PM ET

bout announced

Tyrell Fortune vs. Matt Mitrione at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
2021.06.17 3:14 PM ET

bout announced

Linton Vassell vs. Marcelo Golm at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
2021.06.17 3:15 PM ET

bout announced

Arlene Blencowe vs. Dayana Silva at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2021.06.17 3:15 PM ET

bout announced

Ronny Markes vs. Said Sowma at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
2021.06.17 3:15 PM ET

bout announced

Johnny Soto vs. Adil Benjilany at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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06.21.2021 | 10:27 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 607th

Fortune vs. Mitrione
Tyrell Fortune, TKO, R1
Wow, had no idea Matt Mitrione was still kicking

"It's not the years, it's the mileage."

2021.06.30 3:49 PM ET

bout announced

Diana Avsaragova vs. Gabriella Gulfin at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
2021.07.01 4:34 PM ET

bout announced

Roman Faraldo vs. John Ramirez at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
2021.07.01 4:35 PM ET

bout announced

Cody Law vs. Theodore Macuka at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2021.07.01 4:35 PM ET

bout announced

Mateus Brauns vs. Cee Jay Hamilton at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
2021.07.01 4:36 PM ET

bout announced

Johnny Eblen vs. Travis Davis at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
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07.01.2021 | 9:16 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Law vs. Macuka
Theodore Macuka, TKO, R1
Going with an upset here

2021.07.03 12:12 PM ET

bout announced

Matheus Mattos vs. Cee Jay Hamilton at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
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07.04.2021 | 5:44 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points   |   Tied for 1005th

Velasquez vs. Kielholtz
Juliana Velasquez
Women

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07.11.2021 | 7:25 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 547th




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2021.07.11 4:32 PM ET

bout announced

Charlie Campbell vs. Nick Giulietti at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2021.07.12 12:22 PM ET

bout status update

Vassell vs. Golm Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
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07.12.2021 | 2:03 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 451st

Fortune vs. Mitrione
Tyrell Fortune, TKO, R1
Mismatch i love meathead but bad matchup if fortune takes him down

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07.13.2021 | 5:53 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 0 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points   |   Tied for 1027th

Fortune vs. Mitrione
Matt Mitrione, TKO, R1
Ty has fought nobody cept tim who murdered him, matt is aging and lost to tim but has beaten better guys ill take upset.

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07.13.2021 | 7:22 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 451st

It's heavyweight so anything could happen, but Fortune is a high-level wrestler and Mitrione's wrestling is garbage and at this point I don't think it's ever getting better.

"When Conor fought Cowboy, he looked like a lion. When he fights stronger opponents, he looks like a scared chicken." - Khabib

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07.14.2021 | 5:00 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 607th

Made a last-minute switch to Kielholtz after watching a bit of tape on both. If Julianna uses her grappling then I think she runs away with it, but the story of her whole career has pretty much been her striking game, and I can't see a lifelong judoka turned striker outstriking a decorated KB champ, even with the height and reach advantage.

Think Denise is worth a couple of bucks due to her newfound power and Velasquez's willingness to jump head first into danger. Probably better to skip the fight betting wise tho.

Fortune is a better bet as far as big favs go, Mitrione is done.
2021.07.14 1:29 PM ET

bout status update

Faraldo vs. Ramirez Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
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07.14.2021 | 4:09 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 243rd

Velasquez vs. Kielholtz
Juliana Velasquez, DEC
I've got a feeling that it's just a matter of time until we see Juliana Velasquez in the UFC.

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Chessswimmer
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07.15.2021 | 3:40 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 73rd

so competitive card )
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07.15.2021 | 10:08 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 243rd

Wow not many comments at all so far ... I’ll be watching only familiar with a few names though . Bellator always got them heavy favorites on tapology but theirs always a few upsets .. who will it be 

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07.15.2021 | 10:26 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 506th

Am I crazy for thinking Nick giuletti has a decent chance at an upset? Campbell has good striking but his takedown defense is suspect in the fights I've seen. Giuletti was a runner up all American that holds guys down against the fence. 

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2021.07.15 11:33 AM ET

event start time updated

From Friday, July 16 at 6:00pm ET to Friday, July 16 at 6:30pm ET
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07.15.2021 | 2:19 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 635 Points   |   25th Place

Velasquez vs. Kielholtz
Juliana Velasquez, TKO, R3
I don't think Denise is making it to the final bell

Fortune vs. Mitrione
Tyrell Fortune, TKO, R1
This is dumb

Law vs. Macuka
Cody Law, TKO, R3
TKO due to exhaustion

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2021.07.15 3:42 PM ET

weigh-in result

Charlie Campbell: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:42 PM ET

weigh-in result

Nick Giulietti: 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Johnny Soto: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Adil Benjilany: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Diana Avsaragova: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Gabriella Gulfin: 124.8 lbs (56.6 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Cody Law: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Theodore Macuka: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Ronny Markes: 252.0 lbs (114.3 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:43 PM ET

weigh-in result

Said Sowma: 245.0 lbs (111.1 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Johnny Eblen: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Travis Davis: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Arlene Blencowe: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Dayana Silva: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Matheus Mattos: 135.8 lbs (61.6 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:44 PM ET

weigh-in result

Cee Jay Hamilton: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:45 PM ET

weigh-in result

Tyrell Fortune: 233.5 lbs (105.9 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:45 PM ET

weigh-in result

Matt Mitrione: 261.0 lbs (118.4 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:45 PM ET

weigh-in result

Juliana Velasquez: 125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
2021.07.15 3:45 PM ET

weigh-in result

Denise Kielholtz: 124.0 lbs (56.2 kgs)
MMAFan223
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07.15.2021 | 6:24 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points   |   43rd Place

Velasquez vs. Kielholtz
Juliana Velasquez, SUB, R3
Gonna get hit by something big early, makes her realize she has to grapple then when she does her size and strength is gonna be a little too much for Kielholtz. If she chooses to strike, her striking is too wild and Kielholtz will time her.

Mattos vs. Hamilton
Matheus Mattos, SUB, R1
Someone explain the line here? Was expecting Mattos like -500. Hamilton seems like a regional scene guy and Mattos while not at the level of Magomedov and Yan still earned a title shot at ACA.

Eblen vs. Davis
Johnny Eblen, TKO, R2
Eblen looks like a potential contender at MW. Why is he not fighting better guys?

Law vs. Macuka
Cody Law, TKO, R1
Straight monster. Bellator knows what they're doing getting these guys early.

Soto vs. Benjilany
Adil Benjilany, DEC
Underdog pick. He's +110 on the books but only 9% are siding with him. Soto doesn't have the most impressive record too and looks solid against Weber Almeida but he totally gassed out in that one. Don't know much about Benjilany but after losing 2 in a row he must have something special if Bellator is keeping him around.

* Edited at 07.15.2021, 6:27 PM ET *

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07.15.2021 | 7:51 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Campbell vs. Giulietti
Charlie Campbell, DEC
Hmm.... Gimme Campbell.

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07.15.2021 | 8:25 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 345 Points   |   859th Place

Velasquez vs. Kielholtz
Denise Kielholtz, DEC
If Velasquez mixes in the grappling this is probably a win for her. Going underdog for the hell of it.

Fortune vs. Mitrione
Tyrell Fortune, TKO, R1
I'm hoping for a Mitrione KO win, but I'll feel stupid if I don't go Fortune. I also do not think Fortune is all that either.

Blencowe vs. Silva
Arlene Blencowe, TKO, R2
Who knows

Eblen vs. Davis
Johnny Eblen, SUB, R1
Line is a bit wide IMO, I really like Eblen and think he should use his wrestling for this. Apparently this Davis guy is a half decent boxer. Could also be another KO for Johnny.

Markes vs. Sowma
Ronny Markes, DEC
Whoever wins this one will look like a huge favorite in retrospect.

Law vs. Macuka
Cody Law, TKO, R2
I like Cody's ground and pound when he does use it. Could easily lead to a rear naked.

Avsaragova vs. Gulfin
Diana Avsaragova, TKO, R1
Should be a given finish for Diana.

Soto vs. Benjilany
Johnny Soto, SUB, R2
Wouldn't be surprised if Benjilany cruises in the striking and ends up winning. Might even check Soto's chin.

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07.15.2021 | 8:55 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Soto vs. Benjilany
Adil Benjilany, DEC
Props to those who grabbed Adil at +200. That's killer. I don't think Soto strikes twice here. Adil had more bellator fights, fought better guys, and has a better gym with Duke rufus/ Belal. Time to dine.

* Edited at 07.15.2021, 8:59 PM ET *

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07.15.2021 | 9:56 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Avsaragova vs. Gulfin
Diana Avsaragova, TKO, R2
Ehhhhhhhhhh..... Gimme Pantera.....

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07.15.2021 | 10:33 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Law vs. Macuka
Cody Law, TKO, R1
Law and Order.

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07.15.2021 | 11:43 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 133rd

Markes vs. Sowma
Said Sowma, TKO, R3
Gimme Swoma....

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