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Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley
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- Friday 05.13.2022 at 01:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Showtime
- Name: Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley
- Also Known As: Bellator London
- Promotion: Bellator MMA
- Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
- Venue: SSE Arena
- Location: London, England
- Enclosure: Cage
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Storley defeats Michael Page via Decision, Split | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Fabian Edwards defeats Lyoto Machida via KO/TKO, Left Hooks | 3:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kana Watanabe defeats Denise Kielholtz via Submission, Triangle Choke | 3:03 Round 2 of 3, 8:03 Total Bout Page | |
| Paul Daley defeats Wendell Giácomo via KO/TKO, Right Hook | 4:09 Round 2 of 3, 9:09 Total Bout Page | |
| Simon Biyong defeats Luke Trainer via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Daniel Weichel defeats Robert Whiteford via KO/TKO, Uppercut and Right Rook | 1:12 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Elina Kallionidou defeats Kate Jackson via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:53 Round 2 of 3, 9:53 Total Bout Page | |
| Oliver Enkamp defeats Mark Lemminger via Submission, Buggy Choke | 0:25 Round 3 of 3, 10:25 Total Bout Page | |
| Alfie Davis vs. Tim Wilde Ends in a Draw, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Andrew Fisher defeats Attila Korkmaz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Charlie Ward defeats Alan Carlos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Maciej Różański defeats Lee Chadwick via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chiara Penco defeats Lanchana Green via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 6
05.12.2022 | 10:08 AM ET
AyyLmaonnaise
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 183rd
* Edited at 05.12.2022, 10:27 AM ET *
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
weigh-in result
Chiara Penco: 115.2 lbs (52.3 kgs)
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Lanchana Green: 115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
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Lee Chadwick: 205.4 lbs (93.2 kgs)
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Maciej Różański: 204.8 lbs (92.9 kgs)
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Charlie Ward: 184.8 lbs (83.8 kgs)
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Alan Carlos: 189.2 lbs (85.8 kgs)
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Andrew Fisher: 145.4 lbs (66.0 kgs)
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Attila Korkmaz: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
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Alfie Davis: 155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)
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Tim Wilde: 155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)
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Kate Jackson: 125.6 lbs (57.0 kgs)
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Elina Kallionidou: 125.8 lbs (57.1 kgs)
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Oliver Enkamp: 168.8 lbs (76.6 kgs)
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Mark Lemminger: 170.2 lbs (77.2 kgs)
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Daniel Weichel: 145.2 lbs (65.9 kgs)
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Robert Whiteford: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
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Luke Trainer: 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
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Simon Biyong: 205.2 lbs (93.1 kgs)
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Paul Daley: 174.4 lbs (79.1 kgs)
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Wendell Giácomo: 174.2 lbs (79.0 kgs)
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Denise Kielholtz: 124.2 lbs (56.3 kgs)
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Kana Watanabe: 125.2 lbs (56.8 kgs)
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Lyoto Machida: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
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Fabian Edwards: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
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Michael Page: 168.6 lbs (76.5 kgs)
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Logan Storley: 169.4 lbs (76.8 kgs)
05.12.2022 | 2:33 PM ET
Value?
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 905th
Lyoto is tough sell at 43 years old and fighting in opponent's home country... but on paper Lyoto's previous opponents all seem to be better grapplers than Fabian and Lyoto was able to keep those fights close. Fabian backers must believe that Lyoto has aged too much at this point.
Page's odds are confusing. Storley won 90% of his fight against Neimann but was momentarily rocked on the feet. Page is so much more quick and dynamic than Neimann. Having a hard time seeing Storley safely close the distance for 5 rounds, if he couldn't against Gracie. Then again Gracie has submissions and if Page's back touches the mat, he'll most likely lose.
What do you guys think? Seems like both could be worth a sprinkle
05.12.2022 | 2:36 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 871st
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
05.12.2022 | 3:25 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 183rd
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
05.12.2022 | 4:32 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 183rd
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
05.12.2022 | 4:47 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 511th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.12.2022 | 4:57 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 183rd
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
05.12.2022 | 5:47 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 238th
* Edited at 05.12.2022, 5:50 PM ET *
"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "
05.12.2022 | 6:45 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 238th
* Edited at 05.12.2022, 6:48 PM ET *
"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "
05.13.2022 | 1:15 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 143rd
05.13.2022 | 2:11 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 125th
Page vs. Storley is a good stylistic match-up. Honestly, I give MVP tons of ****, usually understandably, but I respect him for taking this fight. You look at the landscape of Bellator's 170-pound division, and it'd be pretty tough to find a worse stylistic match-up for Page than Storley.
Machida vs. Edwards is intriguing. I fully expect Edwards to get the win but would be pleasantly surprised if Old Man Machida gets it done. Always been a big fan of him. I feel bad for Edwards though, because even if he wins, the win won't be taken seriously because of Machida decline & age. Which I think is a bit unfair, honestly. Machida is similar to Anderson Silva for me. No matter how old he gets, he is at the very least a tricky fight for almost everyone in whatever division he decides to compete in. You can beat him, and you may not look great doing it, but a win over him warrants serious props imo.
Kielholtz vs. Watanabe is another really great stylistic match-up and I can't wait for it.
Elsewhere on the card you've got Daley, Biyong, Weichel, Whiteford, Enkamp, Lemminger, Davis, Wilde, Rozanski, Green, etc. There's a lot to like here.
Bellator sucks at promoting their shows.
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
05.13.2022 | 7:44 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 183rd
This is a big fight for Trainer.
"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"
05.13.2022 | 8:26 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 511th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.13.2022 | 8:36 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 871st
Michael Page, TKO, R2
I like Storley but I think on short notice against a guy who can put you out with one shot this is a tough ask. No idea how the odds are this wide. I do not see Storley getting a finish so that means he has to grind things out for 5 rounds which gives MVP 5 rounds to land a killing blow. My only concern is if he is too worried about the take down that might stifle his movement and kicking game, but I expect him to close this out in style in front of his home crowd.
Machida vs. Edwards
Lyoto Machida, DEC
I think Machida is still too good a striker for the Wish version Edwards.
Kielholtz vs. Watanabe
Denise Kielholtz, TKO, R1
Denise should be too much for Watanabe to handle. Her only chance is to get it to the ground using her judo, but Denise has a good judo background too. I think this stays on the feet for the most part, and Denise should take her apart.
Daley vs. Giácomo
Paul Daley, TKO, R1
This looks like a short notice setup to give Daley a KO win on his way out
Trainer vs. Biyong
Luke Trainer, SUB, R1
Trainer is too good. This should not take long. Lock of the card.
Enkamp vs. Lemminger
Oliver Enkamp, TKO, R2
Ekamp is pretty good imo. He will keep active and scramble on the ground and on the feet it is not close. Lemminger has been KOd recently by people he should not be getting stopped against and I think Enkamp is going to smash him at some point
Jackson vs. Kallionidou
Kate Jackson, DEC
Really don't understand the love for Elina. Kate Jackson is good and has fought really good opposition. She is and should be the favourite. Unless Elina has improved dramatically I think Kate takes this.
Fisher vs. Korkmaz
Andrew Fisher, DEC
Fisher should take this
Ward vs. Carlos
Charlie Ward, TKO, R1
Setup. And a chance for Connor to show off to the cameras again.
Chadwick vs. Różański
Maciej Różański, DEC
I think Rozanski has had some really good wins and should be too good for Chadwick. Still it's a close fight and I could be wrong
05.13.2022 | 8:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 511th
Logan Storley, DEC
Wrestle****
Machida vs. Edwards
Lyoto Machida, DEC
Edwards sucks
Kielholtz vs. Watanabe
Denise Kielholtz, DEC
Kielholtz was robbed against Velasquez. She should be champ
Daley vs. Giácomo
Paul Daley, TKO, R1
Wish Daley wasn’t retiring. One of my faves of all time
Enkamp vs. Lemminger
Oliver Enkamp, TKO, R1
Le Glass Chin
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.13.2022 | 8:57 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 871st
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
05.13.2022 | 8:58 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 871st
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
05.13.2022 | 10:22 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 615 Points | 40th Place
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