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Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi
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- Friday 12.03.2021 at 07:00 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: Mauro Ranallo, John McCarthy
- Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
- Post-Fight Interviews: John McCarthy
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Sergio Pettis defeats Kyoji Horiguchi via KO/TKO, Spinning Back Fist | 3:24 Round 4 of 5, 18:24 Total Bout Page | |
| Jeremy Kennedy defeats Emmanuel Sanchez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Josh Hill defeats Jared Scoggins via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 0:56 Round 2 of 3, 5:56 Total Bout Page | |
| Johnny Eblen defeats Collin Huckbody via KO/TKO, Punches | 1:11 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Alexander Shabliy defeats Bobby King via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kai Kamaka III defeats John De Jesus via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Levan Chokheli defeats Vinicius de Jesus via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Justin Montalvo defeats Jacob Bohn via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mike Hamel defeats Killys Mota via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Spike Carlyle defeats Dan Moret via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:58 Round 3 of 3, 12:58 Total Bout Page | |
| Kyle Crutchmer defeats Oliver Enkamp via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 3
12.02.2021 | 6:11 PM ET
12.02.2021 | 7:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 242nd
Kyoji Horiguchi, TKO, R2
Gut feeling that Horiguchi flying knees him in the first or second and finishes Pettis with ground and pound. However it's most likely set to go the distance
"Jreynolds future champ"
12.02.2021 | 8:18 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 156th
12.02.2021 | 9:41 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 660th
"There's 3 things in life that excite me. A woman, of course. Dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon" - GSP
12.03.2021 | 12:15 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 660th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.03.2021 | 12:26 AM ET
Kyoji Horiguchi
Josh Hill
Johnny Eblen
Alexander Shabliy
Vinicius de Jesus
Oliver Enkamp
12.03.2021 | 2:57 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 824th
Kyoji Horiguchi, DEC
Horiguchi is undoubtedly one of the world's top bantamweight fighters, although his departure from the UFC was disconcerting, it was part of his process where he improved his skills, achieved great recognition within his country of Japan and being sincere: Horiguchi make more money in Rizin than Dana White would have been willing to pay a top flyweight in the UFC. Pettis has had a strong step since his debut at Bellator (winning the championship in his third fight) and I must admit that he made good money on his title shots as the bookies put Pettis +170 and I was clearly convinced of his triumph over Archuleta ever since Coker announced the fight. But with regard to the fight, it seems to me that the Pettis Brothers are fighters with great talent, but they do not always know how to exploit it due to factors such as the pressure that an opponent can exert during the fight. For his part, Horiguchi is a fighter with a strong mentality who managed for example: to subdue Kape after losing in striking and also managed to avenge his defeat against Asakura, being able to even knock him out in the first round after spending a year out for a devastating injury. The corners will be essential in this match and I think ATT is much better in this regard than Roufusports.
Sanchez vs. Kennedy
Jeremy Kennedy, DEC
Sanchez belongs to that generation of featherweights like Daniel Weichel, Mason-Straus and Karakhayan to name a few while Kennedy is a relatively new fighter to Bellator with experience in the PFL and UFC. I think if Kennedy manages to ground him and be careful of submission attempts he can upset Sanchez. Many Bellator fighters debuting between 2019 and 2020 are starting to take the top rankings in each category and I think Kennedy can give the upset.
Kamaka III vs. De Jesus
John De Jesus, DEC
Kamaka is a young fighter who perhaps entered the UFC relatively early with many aspects that he can improve in the future. For his part, De Jesus is a prospect killer with interesting victories in the last year and who has only been defeated by fighters such as Bill Algeo, Billy Quarantillo, Pat Sabatini, Danny Chavez (Current UFC Fighters), Jason Soraes (former Titan FC Champion) and Aaron Pico. (one of Bellator's top prospects in recent years). The fight seems like 50-50 to me, it can be won by either of the two, but I lean towards John De Jesus due to his experience and reach advantage.
Hamel vs. Mota
Killys Mota, DEC
Killys Mota is a fighter with very good striking and an underrated ground game, as well as being very strong in the clinch. This last factor is very important because Hamel's main strategy is the Wall and Stall and if Mota manages to keep the distance or in case of being against the fence, dominate the clinch and reverse the position, that may be his way to victory.
Carlyle vs. Moret
Spike Carlyle, TKO, R2
Carlyle is building his way out of the UFC with a 3 game winning streak and now has a chance to face Moret (who debuted with an upset against Yamauchi) on short notice. I think Carlyle will continue with this winning streak by stoppage, but this is a very even fight where Moret has the advantage of having made a better camp.
Crutchmer vs. Enkamp
Oliver Enkamp, SUB, R1
Crutchmer is a decorated wrestler, but Enkamp is much more dangerous with submissions, he has much better striking, he has more KO power and he has a reach advantage of 23 cm. Standing I can see Enkamp taking advantage of his Karate base and his enormous reach advantage, on the ground Crutchmer may have an opportunity looking to dominate the position, with not so ground & pound and most of all looking for the '' lay and pray '' like he did in their previous fight. But before Enkamp, being on the ground in the top position can lead you to end up subjected to an armbar or triangle choke.
"Moicano Wants Money!"
12.03.2021 | 5:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 583rd
Sergio Pettis, DEC
Gimme Pettis.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
12.03.2021 | 6:25 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 583rd
Josh Hill, DEC
I don't think Jared gets over the hill.
Eblen vs. Huckbody
Johnny Eblen, DEC
Ehhh. Eblen.
Shabliy vs. King
Alexander Shabliy, DEC
Shabliy.....
Kamaka III vs. De Jesus
Kai Kamaka III, DEC
Gimme Kai.
Hamel vs. Mota
Mike Hamel, DEC
Gimme Hamel.
de Jesus vs. Chokheli
Vinicius de Jesus, DEC
Gimme de Jesus.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
12.03.2021 | 9:43 AM ET
Bellator 272 : Pettis vs. Horiguchi | Full Card Fight Predictions in 3 Minutes
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 862nd
"Every second is a gift"
12.03.2021 | 12:18 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 736th
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"
12.03.2021 | 12:36 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 228th
12 Predictions · 9 - 3
- Bellator 258 · 2021.05.07
- JuanArchuleta · Decision
- Bellator 242 · 2020.07.24
- RickyBandejas · KO/TKO · Round 2
- UFC 192 · 2015.10.03
- Sergio Pettis · Decision
- UFC 185 · 2015.03.14
- SergioPettis · Submission · Round 2
- UFC 181 · 2014.12.06
- Sergio Pettis · Decision
- UFC Fight Night 42 · 2014.06.07
- Sergio Pettis · KO/TKO · Round 1
- UFC on FOX 10 · 2014.01.25
- Alex Caceres · Decision
- UFC 167 · 2013.11.16
- Sergio Pettis · KO/TKO · Round 2
- RFA 8 · 2013.06.21
- Sergio Pettis · Submission · Round 1
- RFA 4 · 2012.11.02
- Sergio Pettis · KO/TKO · Round 1
- Madtown Throwdown 26 · 2012.01.07
- Sergio Pettis · KO/TKO · Round 1
- NAFC · 2011.11.18
- Sergio Pettis · KO/TKO · Round 2
Went against Pettis in his last two fights, *** do I do guys
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
12.03.2021 | 12:40 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 228th
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
12.03.2021 | 12:43 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 660th
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
12.03.2021 | 1:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 583rd
Jared Scoggins, DEC
Picking a lot of slight dogs on this card, lot of close/closely lined fights....
"Pound for Pound! Headshot, dead!"
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- Baldric Eggling
12.03.2021 | 3:23 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 629th
12.03.2021 | 4:13 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 898th
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
12.03.2021 | 4:24 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 862nd
"If it's not a challenge, it isn't fun enough."
12.03.2021 | 4:26 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 660th
"There's 3 things in life that excite me. A woman, of course. Dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon" - GSP
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- Baldric Eggling
12.03.2021 | 4:35 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 629th