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Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero
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- Friday 06.16.2023 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Showtime | Prelims: YouTube
- Promotion: Bellator MMA
- Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
- Venue: Wintrust Arena
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: John McCartney, Josh Thomson, Mauro Ranallo
- Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
- MMA Bouts: 15
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Wladmir Gouvea defeats Gabriel Sayeg via KO/TKO, Body Kick, Punches and Knee | 0:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kyle Crutchmer defeats Bobby Nash via KO/TKO, Hammerfists | 3:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mike Hamel defeats Shamil Nikaev via Decision, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Karl Moore defeats Alex Polizzi via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Timur Khizriev defeats Richie Smullen via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Sergio Pettis defeats Patricio Pitbull via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Corey Anderson defeats Phil Davis via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Gokhan Saricam defeats Daniel James via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Gadzhi Rabadanov defeats Pieter Buist via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ramazan Kuramagomedov defeats Jaleel Willis via KO/TKO, Knee and Ground Punches | 1:24 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Norbert Novenyi Jr. defeats Kamil Oniszczuk via KO/TKO, Straight Right to Hammerfists | 0:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Archie Colgan defeats Emmanuel Sanchez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jordan Newman defeats Matthew Perry via Submission, Americana | 4:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Cody Law defeats Edwin Chavez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 3
05.08.2023 | 3:31 PM ET
Novenyi
Predictions: 7 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 480 Points | 1126th Place
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
05.11.2023 | 12:39 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 775 Points | Tied for 416th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.11.2023 | 1:47 PM ET
* Edited at 05.11.2023, 1:48 PM ET *
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
05.15.2023 | 11:22 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 7 Perfect, 775 Points | Tied for 433rd
05.15.2023 | 11:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 505th
Vadim Nemkov, DEC
Nemkov can avoid the power early and win a decision
Pettis vs. Pitbull
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Pitbull makes mma history
Newman vs. Perry
Jordan Newman, TKO, R1
Was Perry in prison or something for the time between his last 2 fights. Maybe he was working on his flaws and leveled up but no guarantee
Metzgar vs. McKinney
Max Metzgar, TKO, R1
KO in the 1st minute
"Keep on keeping on"
05.16.2023 | 3:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 827th
Jordan Newman, SUB, R2
Submission to alpha grunting
"Weasel Piss *********" Dan Hooker
05.17.2023 | 3:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 13 of 15 Winners, 0 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 875th
Karl Moore
lol
05.20.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 6 Perfect, 715 Points | Tied for 705th
Yoel Romero, TKO, R3
3rd Round Romero Baby!
05.29.2023 | 11:23 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1130th
Vadim Nemkov, DEC
Considering Nemkov's well-rounded skill set, his ability to neutralize his opponent's grappling, his effective footwork and striking, and his previous success in the Bellator promotion, I believe he will continue his winning streak and claim victory over Yoel Romero in a hard-fought battle that goes the distance.
Pettis vs. Pitbull
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Considering their performances and recent form, Patricio Pitbull appears to have the edge in this fight. He possesses better boxing skills, crisp counters, and powerful low kicks. Pitbull's ability to avoid strikes and maintain distance will likely pose a challenge for Pettis, who struggled against Horiguchi's striking in their previous bout. Additionally, Pitbull's well-rounded skills, including his wrestling ability and control on the ground, could neutralize Pettis' grappling and ground game. While Pettis has shown resilience and finishing ability with his spinning backfist knockout, Pitbull's experience and overall skill set make him the favorite to win. Therefore, the prediction is that Patricio Pitbull will emerge victorious by unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds.
Anderson vs. Davis
Phil Davis, DEC
Considering these factors, Phil Davis is expected to utilize his superior wrestling skills and maintain control throughout the fight. His technical striking abilities will likely help him avoid Anderson's power shots. While Anderson's athleticism and knockout potential cannot be overlooked, Davis' experience, conditioning, and well-rounded skill set should enable him to secure a unanimous decision victory in this three-round contest.
James vs. Saricam
Gokhan Saricam, DEC
Considering these factors, it is predicted that Gokhan Saricam will use his striking skills, particularly his jab and leg kicks, to control the distance and keep James at bay. Saricam's experience and technical prowess in striking give him the edge in this fight, leading to a unanimous decision victory in his favor.
Moore vs. Polizzi
Alex Polizzi, DEC
Given the three-round duration of the fight, I predict that Polizzi's wrestling dominance and control on the ground will earn him a unanimous decision victory. He will likely score points with takedowns, ground control, and effective striking from top position, while Moore may struggle to find consistent success in his striking offense against Polizzi's grappling prowess.
Buist vs. Rabadanov
Gadzhi Rabadanov, DEC
Considering these factors, Gahdzi Rabadanov is predicted to win this lightweight fight. He has shown better overall skills, including a well-rounded grappling game, and his ability to control the fight and accumulate points through takedowns and ground control should give him an edge over Pieter Buist.
Willis vs. Kuramagomedov
Ramazan Kuramagomedov, DEC
Considering Kuromagomedov's track record and his ability to maintain control and deliver effective ground and pound, I believe he will outwork Willis over the course of three rounds. Kuromagomedov's smothering style and constant pressure are likely to lead him to a unanimous decision victory in this welterweight matchup.
Colgan vs. Sanchez
Emmanuel Sanchez, DEC
Ultimately, Emmanuel Sanchez's experience, well-rounded skill set, and relentless pressure are expected to secure him a unanimous decision victory over Archie Colgan in this three-round lightweight contest.
Novenyi Jr. vs. Oniszczuk
Norbert Novenyi Jr., SUB, R2
Given Novenyi Jr.'s dominant grappling skills and Oniszczuk's susceptibility to chokes, I believe Novenyi Jr. will find success in the grappling exchanges. He will likely look to take the fight to the ground, where he can utilize his superior grappling to secure a submission victory. I predict that in the second round, Novenyi Jr. will catch Oniszczuk in a rear-naked choke, forcing him to tap out and securing the win.
Khizriev vs. Smullen
Timur Khizriev, DEC
Considering Khizriev's well-rounded skill set, his dominant performance in previous fights, and his undefeated record, it is likely that he will have the edge in this matchup. Smullen's grappling skills may allow him to survive and potentially threaten Khizriev with submissions, but Khizriev's superior overall game, including striking and grappling, is expected to lead him to a unanimous decision victory after three rounds.
Crutchmer vs. Nash
Bobby Nash, TKO, R1
Overall, I anticipate that Bobby Nash's aggressive striking, coupled with his desire to bounce back from his UFC losses, will overwhelm Crutchmer and lead to a decisive victory by KO/TKO in the first round.
Vanderford vs. Aliev
Imamshafi Aliev, SUB, R3
Considering Aliev's undefeated record, his solid wrestling, and the ability to secure submissions, it is likely that he will utilize his grappling skills to take Vanderford down and control the fight on the ground. Eventually, Aliev may find an opportunity to secure the back of Vanderford and apply the Rear-Naked Choke, leading to a submission victory in the third round.
Higo vs. Mikhailov
Leandro Higo, DEC
Ultimately, after three rounds of action, I predict Leandro Higo will emerge as the winner by unanimous decision, showcasing his striking prowess and effective grappling skills throughout the fight.
Hamel vs. Nikaev
Mike Hamel, DEC
In this fight, Hamel's aggression, forward pressure, and twitchy feints will likely keep Nikaev on the defensive, limiting his opportunities to implement his own game plan effectively. Although Nikaev's durability and technical skills could allow him to survive until the final bell, Hamel's overall dominance and ability to land powerful strikes should sway the judges in his favor, resulting in a split decision victory for Mike Hamel.
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05.30.2023 | 10:08 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 6 Perfect, 715 Points | Tied for 705th
Phil Davis, DEC
If you think Anderson's winning your delusional
Newman vs. Perry
Jordan Newman, SUB, R1
I'm sorry but "The Carebear" is one of the least intimidating nicknames of all time.
"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"
bout status update
Gouvea vs. Childs Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
bout announced
Wladmir Gouvea vs. Gabriel Sayeg at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
06.04.2023 | 2:05 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 1 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 902nd
Imamshafi Aliev, SUB
Back to onlyfans for Austin
"Up the RA "
06.04.2023 | 3:21 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 480 Points | 1126th Place
* Edited at 06.04.2023, 3:33 PM ET *
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
06.06.2023 | 1:29 AM ET
Predictions: 13 of 15 Winners, 9 Perfect, 925 Points | Tied for 36th with 2 others
06.07.2023 | 1:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 13 of 15 Winners, 6 Perfect, 840 Points | Tied for 171st
Vadim Nemkov, TKO, R4
This is were age will catch up with yoel
"Lets see some ******* action!"
06.07.2023 | 10:15 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 9 Perfect, 875 Points | Tied for 104th
But I guess that means long and stacked cards.
* Edited at 06.07.2023, 10:15 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
06.07.2023 | 10:20 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 13 of 15 Winners, 9 Perfect, 925 Points | Tied for 36th with 2 others
Vadim Nemkov, TKO, R4
I think Yoel Romero's old age finally catches up with him.
06.09.2023 | 12:35 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 1086th
Vadim Nemkov, DEC
Rooting for Yoel "I love you Mike" Romero, but Nemkov will probably take this one.
Pettis vs. Pitbull
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Can't wait to see Patricio getting another title, and making history one more time. Let's go Pitbull !
bout status update
Higo vs. Mikhailov Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
bout status update
Vanderford vs. Aliev Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
06.10.2023 | 3:16 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1162nd
Vadim Nemkov, DEC
Don't countout Yoel.
Pettis vs. Pitbull
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Should probably wait for the weigh-ins to put a prediction in for this one. IF the cut goes smoothly for Pitbull, I don't really see Pettis giving him any problems.
Anderson vs. Davis
Corey Anderson, DEC
Would be suprised if either of them get a takedown.
James vs. Saricam
Daniel James, TKO, R2
James hits hard
06.10.2023 | 6:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 13 of 15 Winners, 9 Perfect, 925 Points | Tied for 36th with 2 others
Sergio Pettis, DEC
I am surprised that Sergio Pettis is such a big underdog in the predictions.
Gouvea vs. Sayeg
Wladmir Gouvea, TKO, R1
This looks like an easy win for Gouvea.
06.10.2023 | 9:38 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1337th
Alex Polizzi, SUB, R2
Front choke finish
"Smesh "