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Bellator 278: Velasquez vs. Carmouche

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03.08.2022 | 2:27 PM ET

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Bellator 278
  • Friday 04.22.2022 at 09:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Showtime
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
  • Venue: Neal S. Blaisdell Center
  • Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Mauro Ranallo, John McCarthy
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: John McCarthy
  • MMA Bouts: 8
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Bout   Info
Liz Carmouche   defeats   Juliana Velasquez   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Crucifix   4:47 Round 4 of 5, 19:47 Total Bout Page
Enrique Barzola   defeats   Nikita Mikhailov   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Danny Sabatello   defeats   Jornel Lugo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Grant Neal   defeats   Christian Edwards   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Manny Muro   defeats   Nate Andrews   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Weber Almeida   defeats   Fabricio Franco   via KO/TKO, Leg Kick   3:01 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Dante Schiro   defeats   Scotty Hao   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   1:03 Round 3 of 3, 11:03 Total Bout Page
Blake Perry   defeats   Makoa Cooper   via Submission, Anaconda Choke   4:14 Round 2 of 3, 9:14 Total Bout Page

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2022.04.22 11:44 PM ET

Fighter Announcements

Enrique Barzola vs. Nikita Mikhailov
Tapology Community Predictions: 975  
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KO/TKO
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Decision
Mikhailov
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Barzola
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04.22.2022 | 11:44 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 617th

I don't feel good either so we'll so who feels better after this fight lol

"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."

2022.04.22 11:46 PM ET

Round 1 In Progress

Enrique Barzola vs. Nikita Mikhailov
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04.22.2022 | 11:46 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 161st

lol should be fun

"Lets go!!!!!!!!!!!"

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04.22.2022 | 11:50 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 161st

barzola is fun to watch

"Lets go!!!!!!!!!!!"

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04.22.2022 | 11:52 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 617th

Yeah Mikhailov is cooked..

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04.22.2022 | 11:52 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 161st

mikhailov looks promising but barzola is a level above him 

"Records are for djs"

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04.22.2022 | 11:53 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

Barzola is relentless.  Props to Nikita for taking this on short notice.  Love this fight so far.

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

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04.22.2022 | 11:54 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

God, he might lose but Nikita is a dog.

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

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04.22.2022 | 11:54 PM ET

Nikita is not good at all

"Oh Hell Yeah"

CrimsonChinGuru
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04.22.2022 | 11:55 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 617th

He's only 23 years old. Dude chillax what were you doing at 23? Not fighting in Bellator. 

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CrimsonChinGuru
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04.22.2022 | 11:56 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 617th

Barzola is a 32 year old UFC Vet this doesn't mean Mikhailov isn't good.

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04.22.2022 | 11:57 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

Nikita is a dog.  All the respect.

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

CrimsonChinGuru
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04.22.2022 | 11:57 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 617th

This is a great fight by Bellator on short notice to showcase Barzola's skills. Mikhailov is a dog with heart.

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04.22.2022 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points   |   Tied for 1031st

Barzola is a machine holy crap

"Pound for Pound! Headshot, dead!"

theproishiphop
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04.22.2022 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

God, Nikita is tough.

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

PEACE
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04.22.2022 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 448th

Apparently Russians are born with a piece of paper that says MASTER OF COMABT SOMBO

"I probably think you're a ****."

2022.04.22 11:58 PM ET

Round 3 In Progress

Enrique Barzola vs. Nikita Mikhailov
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04.22.2022 | 11:59 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

He isn't Dagestani Russian either.  He is a classic striker.

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

MattyViceGrip
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04.23.2022 | 12:00 AM ET

Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points   |   Tied for 1031st

probably 20-17 Barzola that 2nd was a 10-8 in my eyes

"Pound for Pound! Headshot, dead!"

theproishiphop
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04.23.2022 | 12:00 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 65th

Great fight 

"Sir, ARE you ready? Sir, ARE you ready? FIGHT!!!"

2022.04.23 12:03 AM ET

Judges Tallying

Enrique Barzola vs. Nikita Mikhailov
TheMess63
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04.23.2022 | 12:03 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 161st

Mikhailovs rnc defense is pretty good I can’t believe how he’s defended those and survived respect 

"Records are for djs"

PEACE
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04.23.2022 | 12:03 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 448th

Haha damn this kid just will not go away

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