All customers must log onto ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets. , I still think Im the best f*cking bantamweight in the world. For more information, go to www.SHO.com. Skip the lines during your show and order food and drinks through theArena Ordering App Powered by Noble. Routes & Schedules NJ/NY Ferry Service. RSVP for BELLATOR virtual media availabilities, Updated schedule of BELLATOR events - click links for updated fight cards. View Seating Chart. My team thinks I won that fight. BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. '", "One thing I do want to do is just establish my dominance over him and my will over him," Sabatello told CBS Sports. "I don't want this to be a fight where people think, 'Holy shit, I don't know who would have won if they fought again.' The 29-year-old American Kickboxing Academy product signed with BELLATOR in 2019 after a blistering start to his MMA career replete with three emphatic knockouts. Promoters are always searching for colorful personalities to build connections with existing fans and draw a larger audience. Kevin Boehm via TKO (punches) Round 3, 2:23, Michael Lombardo def. 3 contender Denise Miss Dynamite Kielholtz (6-4) will take on Brazils Ilara Arya Stark Joanne (10-6), and top Canadian prospect Randi Rose City Phoenix Field (3-1) faces New Englands Kristina The Meat Grinder Katsikis (1-2). #Bellator289 pic.twitter.com/MJn7ABAy7R. 2-rankedPatchy Mix(16-1) takes on No. You got to be happy with any win you can get in this crazy sport. University Academy Charter High School is located at Jersey City, New Jersey. He heard all about them. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 10-ranked middleweight contenders will clash when undefeated American Top Team export Dalton Hercules Rosta (7 Also, wrestling phenom and MMA newcomer Pat Downey (1-0) will look to score his second straight victory against Christian The Vanilla Gorilla Echols (2-2) at middleweight, and standout welterweight prospects Kyle Crutchmer (9-1) and former LFA champion Jaleel The Realest Willis (15-4) will also clash during the preliminary portion of the show. 7 pound-for-pound female talent and No. Joanne returned to the win column in June after a thrilling unanimous decision win over Colombias Alejandra Lara (9-6). Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. UNCASVILLE, Conn. When he heard Raufeon Stots announced as the winner of their Bellator bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Danny Sabatello stormed out of the cage. See Schedule. It Find out when the next Bellator event is and see specifics about individual fights. While scrambling for position, Stots found a kneebar attempt, although the round would end with Sabatello on the champs back after escaping. MMA fans can watch Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello live stream on Showtime in the United States. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. With the win, Stots records the first defense of his interim bantamweight title and advances to the grand prix final, where he will meet Patchy Mix. When hearing Stots won the fight, Sabatello stormed out of the cage. FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE FOLLOWING BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ARENA: There is certainly a component of gamesmanship and business savvy to their fight promotion, but Friday's headliners appear to genuinely dislike each other. I still know that I f*cking won that fight. Bellator 289 preliminary card begins at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT live stream on YouTube. A BELLATOR Flyweight World Championship rematch between Liz Carmouche (17-7) and the woman she defeated for the title, Juliana Velasquez (12-1) is set for the co-main event slot. Regardless of how I view what happened with the outcome of that fight, I still go back to the f*cking best gym in the world in American Top Team and go balls to the wall and train and keep striving to get that f*cking belt, Sabatello said. Alerts NEWS (40); Routes & Schedules . For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forBellator 289. The Box Office will sell via all payment methods, but only on a limited basis due to minimal Box Office Hours. Anytime you loss a decision, you couldve obviously stopped the other guy and won by stoppage, whether its KO or submission. The five-round championship contest has been added to a card that For assistance in better understanding the content of this page or any other page within this website, please call the following telephone number 1.888.226.7711. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/bellator-289-results-raufeon-stots-wins-tight-split-decision-over-danny-sabatello-advances-to-grand-prix-final, Liz Carmouche def. Before your visit, please see the detailed list of Arena safety protocols locatedhere. This website is intended for viewing solely in the United States and its territories and possessions. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. Unofficially, Sabatello had more than 10 minutes of mat control to Stots controlling less than a minute, which is a big reason why Sabatello believes he won. Live on SHOWTIME. I only started MMA about four years ago, I got in Bellator a year ago, and I already got this title shot. Bellator MMA has some of its very best fighters on the lineup to close out 2022. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for Bellator 289. It is a refreshing change for Bellator and an important ingredient in building intrigue ahead of Bellator 289 on Friday night where the two will square off in the semifinals for the interim title currently held by Stots. It wouldnt have been a surprise if Sabatello ditched the Bellator 289post-event news conference, but he didnt. Trash talk is directed solely at the intended target with no collateral damage: no family and no religion. The $1,000,000 #BellatorBWGP final is set. section: | slug: bellator-289-raufeon-stots-danny-sabatello-sparking-more-interest-into-the-bantamweight-world-grand-prix | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | I want to make it bloody. You're going up against somebody that's trying to rip your head off. A moment later, Sabatello worked his way back up and reversed position before separating. Stots exercised more caution in the second round, as he was on the lookout for takedown attempts from Sabatello. BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pissed off, Sabatello told reporters, I think I won that fight. Pat Downey via knockout (punch) Round 1, 2:27, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? With a spot in the bantamweight grand prix final and the interim title on the line, Stots (19-1 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) and Sabatello (13-2 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) went the 25-minute distance in a very close fight that left the official judges cageside at Mohegan Sun Arena split in their decision. Doesnt matter how anyone else sees the fight. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Feb. 4 // BELLATOR 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 // Kia Forum // Inglewood, Calif. Fri. Feb. 24 // BELLATOR 291: DUBLIN // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland. 5-ranked and No. Making the feeling worse was the judges scorecards, with two judges awarding Stots 48-47 while one scored it 50-45 in favor of Sabatello. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL and FLIX, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. The fight will be shown On the other side of the bracket, No. UNCASVILLE, Conn. When he heard Raufeon Stots announced as the winner of their Bellator bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Danny Sabatello stormed out of the cage. Four of the best bantamweights in BELLATOR take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena as the Bantamweight World Grand Prix semifinalists find UNCASVILLE, Conn. After a lengthy build up filled with trash talk, Raufon Stots and Danny Sabatello finally got to settle their differences in the main event of Bellator 289. Why would you not f---ing hate the guy? The Brazilian will look to build upon her momentum and earn a number next to her name with an upset over Kielholtz at the Mohegan Sun Arena on December 9. Stots continued to win striking exchanges on the feet, but gave up a takedown to Sabatello. The 28-year-old is a proven finisher, totaling four knockouts and three submissions across her ten professional victories. 3-ranked Magomed Magomedov (19-2). Sabatello controlled long stretches of the action with his wrestling and grappling game, however he failed to mount much effective offense and Stots ultimately won on damage. It might be Stots just because he does talk trash," Sabatello said. [Im] pissed off, Sabatello said. Find out about new episodes, watch previews, go behind the scenes and more. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/bellator-289-danny-sabatello-reacts-loss-raufeon-stots-blasts-judges, Patchy Mix says he undoubtedly is bantamweight grand prix final's favorite after Bellator 289, Raufeon Stots satisfied with Bellator 289 win over Sabatello, looking forward to Mix's challenge, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? "Everybody has finishing capabilities no matter who it is, but in terms of skill and technical standpoint, I don't think he's better anywhere than me," Sabatello said. The start time is scheduled for 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT. Sat. I dont know how one judge has it 50-45, I won every single f*cking round, and then the guy sitting next to him has me lose a close fight. There is honor among thieves and ever the bird-flipping, F-bomb-dropping Sabatello has some rules that he abides by. Big start from the challenger @ShockThisWorld showcasing his grappling against the Interim Champion early on.#Bellator289 LIVE on @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/9TEtA9YnP7, BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) December 10, 2022. Its become a sport where youre just trying to trick three f*cking judges, and thats it. Open Menu Ticketmaster logo . Details about Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. Sabatello found his way to the back, but Stots rolled to get back to guard, and then used a whizzer to get back to his feet. Stream SHOWTIME series, movies, documentaries, sports and much more all on your favorite devices. He just didn't care and was glad to prove people wrong. Event chronology. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Inspired by the success of her teammates, BELLATORs Patricio and Patricky Pitbull, Ilara Arya Stark Joanne (10-6) will seek to break into the flyweight rankings with a win over Kielholtz on BELLATOR 289. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Box Office does not sell tickets by any payment method the first day an event is on sale. Backpacks, string bags, diaper bags, shopping bags, messenger bags, briefcases and rolling style bags. Bellator 270 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT).. But I dont know how the f*** I lost that fight. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth. Available through ticketmasterwhile purchasing your Mohegan Sun Arena tickets or here. Four of the best bantamweights in BELLATOR take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena as the Bantamweight World Grand Prix semifinalists find themselves just two wins away from the million-dollar prize. Uncasville, Connecticut, United States. Again, its very frustrating, because I think I won that fight. The winner of the final bout will take home the interim bantamweight tile and a $1 million prize. I don't even want it to be a quick first-round finish. Details about Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. "A lot of these fighters in Bellator don't really talk trash. It is a refreshing change for Bellator and an important ingredient in building intrigue ahead of Bellator 289 on Friday night where the two will square off in the semifinals for All the action will air LIVE on SHOWTIME at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT, while the preliminary portion of the event will air free-to-watch beginning at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel, and Pluto TV. Pissed off, Sabatello told reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage at Mohegan Sun Arena. UNCASVILLE, Conn. After a lengthy build up filled with trash talk, Raufon Stots and Danny Sabatello finally got to settle their differences in the main event of Bellator 289. It wouldnt have been a surprise if Sabatello ditched the Bellator 289 post-event news conference, but he didnt.. So I think that's what makes him so good. He just knows people are not going to like him, so he doesn't like them first. Sat. In a flyweight matchup with rankings implications, BELLATORs No. "It's not that he doesn't like anybody. I dont know how one judge has it 50-45, I win every single f****** round, and then the guy sitting next to him has me lose a close fight. He's very good at wrestling. I think I won that fight. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Stots opened with a few strikes, but Sabatello soon went to work with his wrestling game. Christian Echols knew the odds against him at Bellator 289. By MMA Fighting Newswire Nov 5, 2021, 12:00am EDT. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning, Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Cookies Policy. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, March 19 with the long-awaited title fight 6-ranked Danny Sabatello (13-1) and No. Watch past fights. Submit Search. Danny Sabatello doesnt agree with the scoring of his Bellator 289 main event. On December 9, she will look to get back on track and defend her place in flyweights upper echelon against Ilara Joanne. Sabatello kept his grip through more scrambles. He heard all about them. Im young. 10-ranked Anthony Sugafoot Adams (9-2), who earned a multi-fight BELLATOR contract with his upset victory over Khalid Murtazaliev in September of 2021. Some high knee drama in round 3 as the bantamweight war between @RaufeonStots and @ShockThisWorld rages on! Mark Lemminger via knockout (punch) Round 1, 4:23, Cass Bell def. I dont know how the f*** I lost that fight. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. The poster for Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that will take place on December 9, 2022, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, United States. The American Top Team product combines a well-developed wrestling base with an ever-increasing striking acumen to dominate his opponents, and he will face his first ranked opponent at BELLATOR 289 when he takes on No. Sabatello landed an illegal knee to the head, causing a brief pause in the action, but he was not docked a point. Watch Sabatellos complete post-fight comments above. It took a lot of prying, but Sabatello was willing to give Stots one compliment in comparison to their Grand Prix contemporaries. 2 ranked Patchy Mix takes on Magomed Magomedov. Judges Bryan Miner and Eric Colon scored the contest 48-47 for Stots, while judge Doug Crosby awarded a dissenting 50-45 score in favor of Sabatello. Eager to get back into the win column and defeat a fellow prospect in Crutchmer, former LFA welterweight champion Jaleel The Realest Willis (15-4). 5:30 pm ET, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks, Stots, Sabatello sparking interest with trash talk, Rosas Jr., 18, sets record in UFC debut with victory, Former champion Dillashaw retires, per reports, Pavlovich smashes Tuivasa in under one minute, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, McGregor set to return at UFC 246 in January vs. 'Cowboy'. Bellator 289 takes place Friday, December 9, 2022 with 12 fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Tickets: $225, $175, $125, $85, & $50 | On-sale: September 9th at 10:00am. The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix has featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Los Angeles BELLATOR MMAs No. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. Cody Law via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), Kai Kamaka def. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Katsikis will return to the BELLATOR cage as the promotion returns to the Northeast, hungry to score what would be the biggest win of her professional career to date against the highly-touted Randi Field on December 9. Logan Storley beat Neiman Gracie by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest during the main event of Bellator 274. Los Angeles BELLATOR MMAs No. Crutchmer has been nearly flawless inside the BELLATOR cage ever since, scoring dominant decision victories over dangerous opponents in Levan Chokheli (10-2), Oliver Enkamp (11-3), and Michael Lombardo (12-3). Stots and Sabatello have relished the opportunity to showcase their personalities -- trading barbs in joint interviews, press conferences, face-offs and on social media. Anytime you lose a decision, you couldve obviously stopped the other guy and won by stoppage whether its by KO or submission.. Judges Bryan Miner and Eric Colon scored the fight the same, 48-47 in favor of Stots, while the dissenting judge, Doug Crosby, scored every round for Sabatello with a 50-45. But again, I do take full responsibility.. Search Artist, Team or Venue. A hopefully definitive conclusion to the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, the next steps in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix and an exciting cross-over spectacle with Rizin are all scheduled for the promotion's final three events this year. Stots, however, was the more effective striker by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix continues on Friday night with a pair of semifinal bouts anchoring Bellator 289 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. To learn more about our Bag Policy click here. A two-time NCAA D-I All-American and Big 12 champion at Oklahoma State University, Kyle Crutchmer (9-1) represents BELLATORs penchant for developing high-level amateur wrestlers into world-class mixed martial artists. Danny Sabatello via split decision (45-50, 48-47, 48-47) for interim bantamweight title; bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Dalton Rosta def. "I figured Danny out," Stots told CBS Sports. Doesnt f*cking make sense to me.. After a wild scramble for a takedown, Stots ended up in a weird position with Sabatello hanging on to his waist, but was able to land a few elbows to the head. All rights reserved. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. 2020 Bellator Sport Worldwide. He had some things to get off his chest. Obviously, if that did happen, I would be happy. Back at 185 pounds, former NCAA D-I All-American and NJCAA national champion Pat Downey III (1-0) will look to follow up his sensational MMA debut back in August with a second straight victory inside the cage at BELLATOR 289. Sabatello lost a split decision to interim champ Stots (19-1 MMA, 7-0 BMMA), who will move on to the $1 million final against Patchy Mix. Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paramount, owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. For that reason alone, the loss would sting Sabatello. So I think Stots is marketable because he does talk trash even though it's not good trash talk. Downey will look to continue his flawless transition to mixed martial arts against 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur brown belt Christian The Vanilla Gorilla Echols (2-2) on the preliminary card. With a spot in the bantamweight grand prix final and the interim title on the line, Stots (19-1 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) and Sabatello (13-2 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) went the 25-minute distance in a very close fight newsletter, Bellator 289 results: Raufeon Stots edges Danny Sabatello via split decision, meets Patchy Mix in $1 million final, Most ignorant judging Ive seen: Fighters react to odd 50-45 scorecard for Raufeon Stots vs. Danny Sabatello, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 takeaways: Paddy Pimblett pulls off the heist of the year, Magomed Ankalaev clarifies post-fight mistranslation, frustration not directed at UFC: The judges were horrible, Paddy Pimblett baffled at UFC 282 robbery calls: I think thats just because people hate me, Dana White slams Jared Gordon for horrible game plan with Paddy Pimblett: He threw the fight away. Oops. Kielholtz, 33, began her promotional tenure under the BELLATOR kickboxing banner, where she earned acclaim for his striking prowess. Buy BELLATOR MMA 289 tickets at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT for Dec 09, 2022 at Ticketmaster. Juliana Velasquez via submission (armbar) Round 2, 4:24 for womens flyweight title, Patchy Mix def. Watch #Bellator289 LIVE on @SHOSports NOW!#BellatorBWGP pic.twitter.com/zcIv9INegZ. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. On Demand. No. #Bellator289 LIVE on @SHOSports pic.twitter.com/9BpFSyUd9C. On Friday, Dec. 9, the Mohegan Sun Arena plays host to BELLATOR 289: Bantamweight World Grand Prix "Obviously, my grappling is so much better than his, but I think he's also slow in his striking. After months of trash talk, Sabatellos bid to win Bellators $1 million bantamweight grand prix ended in disappointing fashion on Friday when he lost a narrow split decision to Raufeon Stots in the brackets semifinals. Katsikis also made her promotional debut with BELLATOR against Inaba, and she has since frequented the submission grappling scene to test her skills across the combat sports spectrum. 5-ranked middleweight contender Dalton Hercules Rosta has, like his namesake, conquered every task put in front of him to date. Scramble after scramble in this #BellatorBWGP semi-final. "Most marketable? Doesnt f****** make sense to me.. On the strength of a three-fight winning streak, Crutchmer will look to vault himself ever-closer to the divisional rankings with a victory over Jaleel Willis at BELLATOR 288. The aforementioned contests have been added to a card that already features the continuation of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinals as Raufeon Stots (18-1) defends his interim championship opposite fast-rising star, the No. Raufeon Stots defends his interim title opposite fast-rising star Danny Sabatello and on the other side of the bracket, No. 6-rankedDanny Sabatello(13-1). Watch Bellator 289 Prelims live streaming video | Stots vs. 2-ranked Patchy Mix (16-1) takes on No. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. How much damage he did may be up for debate or not, if you asked Sabatello. Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2. Jared Scoggins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Im gonna be motivated no matter what. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. A perfect 7-0 in as many professional fights, Rosta earned the biggest victory of his career this summer when he Superman-punched Romero Cotton into a third-round TKO, settling their long-awaited grudge match in highlight fashion. 10-ranked middleweight contenders will clash when undefeated American Top Team export Dalton Hercules Rosta (7-0) battles Elevation Fight Teams Anthony Sugafoot Adams (9-2) in the final main card bout of the championship doubleheader-led BELLATOR 289 event at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. on December 9. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. But I do want to make it a dogfight. My Favorites; Bellator MMA 289: Stots This is just a little speed bump. With a Two fights have since fizzled out before the Elevation Fight Team standout could add a second BELLATOR win to his resume, but Adams will be eager to get back to his winning ways against a hyped opponent in Dalton Rosta. The fight was the culmination of a heated build-up filled with trash talk from both men. Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Please visitBellator.comfor additional information. Magomed Magomedov via submission (guillotine choke) Round 2, 2:39 bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Christian Echols def. Earlier in the evening, Mix submitted Magomed Magomedov to earn his spot in the final. My team thinks I won that fight. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Sign up for the Field, 32, faced fellow top up-and-comer Sumiko Inaba (5-0) in her BELLATOR debut, a sign of just how highly the MMA community viewed her potential in the flyweight division. I think I'll be able to expose that. Even their fight analysis permeates with bravado. MMA Fighting has Bellator 289 results for the Stots vs. Sabatello fight card Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. . All rights reserved. Streaming TV Guides Lineups . As Stots pressured forward with strikes, blood began to trickle from Sabatellos nose. I think the judges f*cked this one. BothBELLATOR 288andBELLATOR 289airLIVE on SHOWTIMEat 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PTwith respective preliminary cards streaming online beginning three hours earlier. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Raufeon Stots def. Finally, one of Canadas brightest MMA prospects, flyweight Randi Rose City Phoenix Field (3-1), is set to grace the BELLATOR cage in search of her second consecutive victory on December 9 when she takes on Kristina Katsikis. Christian Echols knew the odds against him at Bellator 289. Tickets:$225, $175, $125, $85, & $50| On-sale: Now. 3-rankedMagomed Magomedov(19-2) She will look to improve to 4-1 with an impressive performance against Katsikis in Connecticut. Fri Dec 09 5:30 PM Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT. Close Menu. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Despite the outcome, Sabatello isnt disheartened about his future. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? I think the judges f***** this one. Toggle navigation. Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello are doing the heavy lifting in spurring interest for the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix. Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Inspire Entertainment Resort (South Korea). Obviously its a very bright future for me. Sabatello stuck with the clinch though, and landed a few short strikes against the fence. The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix has featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns. The tournament continues on Friday night with the two semifinal bouts at Bellator 289. The main event clash between Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello is a perfect example of how unpredictable the tournament has been. Notably, she submitted Bec Rawlings (8-9) by kneebar to kick off her BELLATOR tenure back in 2019. Please check your email for a confirmation. And to put it mildly, Sabatello just cant understand what Miner and Colon were watching. BELLATOR 289: STOTS VS. SABATELLO MAIN CARD, Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal:IC-RaufeonStots(18-1) vs.#6-DannySabatello(13-1), FlyweightWorld Title Bout:C-Liz Carmouche(17-7) vs.#1-Juliana Velasquez(12-1), Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal:#2-Patchy Mix(16-1) vs. #3-MagomedMagomedov(19-2), Middleweight Bout: #5-Dalton Rosta (7-0) vs. #10-Anthony Adams (9-2), BELLATOR 289: STOTS VS. SABATELLO PRELIMINARY CARD, BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV, Flyweight Bout: #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-4) vs. Ilara Joanne (10-6), FeatherweightBout:Cody Law(6-1) vs.CrisLencioni(9-3), Welterweight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (9-1) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-4), FeatherweightBout: Kai Kamaka (9-5-1) vs. Kevin Boehm (9-5), Welterweight Bout:MarkLemminger(12-5) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-3-1), Middleweight Bout: Pat Downey (1-0) vs. Christian Echols (2-2), Bantamweight Bout: Cass Bell (5-2) vs. Jared Scoggins (10-2), Flyweight Bout: Randi Field (3-1) vs. Kristina Katsikis (1-2), Middleweight Bout: Theo Haig (1-0) vs. Kareem Kline (1-2). Anthony Adams via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Ilara Joanne def. 9-ranked Anthony Adams eager to keep his flawless record and place among the divisions elite intact. Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. I want to f---ing torture him. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. The main event is one of those two fights but also a battle for the interim title as Raufeon Stots puts his title on the line against Danny Sabatello. He knows somebody is going to say that he's a douche, so he's just like, 'No, f--- all of you before you even come at me. Something went wrong. For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visit BELLATOR.com. Show schedule and history for Showtime Extreme see what on now and what is playing later. Looking to derail Fields hype train is New Englands Kristina The Meat Grinder Katsikis (1-2), 31. LOS ANGELES A BELLATOR Flyweight World Championship rematch between Liz Carmouche (17-7) and the woman she defeated for the title, Juliana Velasquez(12-1), is set for the co-main event slot of BELLATOR 289 on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The official site of the SHOWTIME Original Series BELLATOR MMA. Danny Sabatello doesnt agree with the scoring of his Bellator 289 main event.. After months of trash talk, Sabatellos bid to win Bellators $1 million bantamweight grand prix ended After finding success with strikes, Stots switched things up by going for a takedown of his own, and dragged Sabatello to the mat. Adams, 34, knows that the time for a run at the BELLATOR middleweight title, coincidentally held by Rostas teammate Johnny Eblen, is now; a win over Rosta would surely see Adams climb ever closer to a coveted title shot. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. The date is Friday, December 9. Looking to hand the 26-year-old Rosta his first-ever defeat is No. 5-ranked and No. The tournament continues on Friday night with the two semifinal bouts at The razor-close fight went to the judges scorecards. I don't really think I have too much to worry about with this guy.". He never f*cking hit my face. After leading the crowd in song sending his opponent on his way, Stots exclaimed, F*ck you Sabatello!, The Champ @RaufeonStots had a special send of for Sabatello! BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at Clear search term. The event takes place at 3Arena in Up-to-date 2022 Bellator event schedules. The Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. I want to dominate him and then get the finish in those later championship rounds.". The decorated amateur wrestler looked unstoppable in August, winning by arm triangle choke submission just 36 seconds into the first round of his professional career. The Tennessee native made an immediate impression on BELLATOR fans when he picked up decision wins over Mark Lemminger (12-5) and fellow LFA royalty Maycon Mendona (11-6) in back-to-back fights but came up short in his last two outings. Additionally, four high-stakes bouts between emerging contenders have been added to the events preliminary card. Jan 4, 2011. Fri. Dec. 9 //BELLATOR 289: Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinals//Mohegan Sun Arena //Uncasville, Conn. 3-ranked contender Denise Miss Dynamite Kielholtz (6-4) returns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since picking up a kickboxing win on October 29. 7-ranked pound-for-pound female talent and No. At flyweight, No. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms. I am perfectly fine. UNCASVILLE, Conn. After a lengthy build up filled with trash talk, Raufon Stots and Danny Sabatello finally got to settle their differences in the main event of Bellator 289. Check out the full interview with Danny Sabatello below. Denise Kielholtz via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27), Jaleel Willis def. Its just three f*cking people that dont even know what theyre looking at.. The champ was able to land a few solid strikes and stop some takedowns, but Sabatello eventually got what he wanted and brought the fight to the ground. Two-time NCAA wrestling national championRaufeon Stots(18-1) defends his interim title opposite fast-rising star and No. Adult Content, Adult Langauge, Viewer Discretion Advised. Check out the full interview with Raufeon Stots below. UNCASVILLE, Conn. When he heard Raufeon Stots announced as the winner of their Bellator bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Danny Sabatello stormed out of the cage. Tickets for the event are currently on sale at both Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. The fight returned to the feet where Stots landed a few solid punches. See TV Schedule. The tournament continues on Friday night with the two semifinal bouts at Bellator 289. OnFriday, Dec. 9,theMohegan Sun Arenaplays host toBELLATOR 289: Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinalsas the final four 135 pounders each find themselves just two victories away from the million-dollar prize. She earned her first BELLATOR victory in April, defeating Maraya Miller (1-2) by second-round submission as part of the BELLATOR 279 event. Another thing he's really good at is creating a facade or an illusion that he doesn't only want to wrestle. The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix has featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Who won the main event at Bellator 274? He's good at winning because he's good at getting to what he knows and what he is good at.". Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN will be headlined by the fight between Patricio Pitbull and Kleber Koike Erbst on Saturday 31st December at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. All Rights Reserved. The rangy Willis will look to keep Crutchmer at bay in their preliminary matchup as he looks to return to his winning ways and reinsert his name into the conversation in the shark tank that is BELLATORs welterweight division. BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. Naturally, there was no touch of gloves to start this bout given the heated build up. I think he f---ing sucks at trash talk, but he actually does it.". Four of the best bantamweights in BELLATOR take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena as the Bantamweight World Grand Prix semifinalists find themselves just two wins away from the million-dollar prize. "I feel like Danny is one of the most one-dimensional fighters in Bellator history," Stots said. They separated in the closing seconds and both emptied the tank with strikes until the fight concluded. Get right to enjoying your show with Riverview Reserved Parking, located on the ground floor of the Riverview Garage. Please enter a valid email and try again. Scrambles for position followed, but as Sabatello maintained a solid grip, he was unable to land strikes or attempt a submission. New Jersey/New York Ferry Schedules, Free Bus Service, Weekend and Holiday Schedules. As an MMA fighter, she has found similar success; her six victories include five finishes, with the Netherlands native scoring three submissions and two knockouts in a display of her well-roundedness. When he heard Raufeon Stots announced as the winner of their Bellator bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Danny Sabatello stormed out of the cage. It wouldnt have been a surprise if Sabatello ditched the Bellator 289 post-event news conference, but he didnt. He had some things to get off his chest. 2022 Showtime Networks Inc. and Showtime Digital Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Global Company. Do you know what I mean? Plus, a rematch between Liz Carmouche and Juliana Velasquez for the BELLATOR Flyweight World Championship in the co-main event. Obviously I take full responsibility for the loss. I don't know why. I dont have a bump or a bruise on me, Sabatello said. BELLATOR MMA 289 More Info. The tournament format encourages a meritocratic process, but the process is a lot more fun when the participants can't stand each other. Lucas Noonan/BELLATOR Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including a complete preview of Bellator 289 below. Sabatello looked for a takedown early in the third, but Stots sprawled and kept a knee on the canvas. Kyle Crutchmer via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Cris Lencioni def. I dont know how the f*ck I lost that fight, Sabatello said. He just didn't care and was glad to prove people wrong. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV. Peter Queally and Patricky Pitbull will clash again in Bellator 270 main event Friday. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. , It will be @RaufeonStots @TeamMixMMA in 2023.#Bellator289 pic.twitter.com/jEEIqwacn5. Before the final round, both corners told their fighter the fight was likely tied on the scorecards. "He's very good and it's obvious. Obviously I take full responsibility for the loss. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. No, I want to f---ing break this motherf---er. Dec. 31 // BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN FF // Saitama Super Arena // Saitama, Japan. Secure your upgraded parking space in advance with just one click. 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