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Nik "the Machete" Fekete Lives Up to His Nickname, Dominates Mark Griffin

In a light-heavyweight bout, Nik Fekete showed fans why he is called “the Machete” in a dominating performance over Mark Griffin.Fekete controlled every aspect of the bout, using his size and strength advantage to power over his opponent.It was the sec…

In a light-heavyweight bout, Nik Fekete showed fans why he is called “the Machete” in a dominating performance over Mark Griffin.

Fekete controlled every aspect of the bout, using his size and strength advantage to power over his opponent.

It was the second round, however, that was the highlight of Fekete’s evening.  After taking Griffin down, “the Machete” quickly gained the crucifix position that was the beginning of the end of Griffin’s night.

After a myriad of elbows and strikes, the bout was called, with Fekete earning his first win in Bellator.

His first bout was a less than stellar performance against Richard Hale who dulled “the Machete’s” record, giving him his first ever loss via inverted triangle.

Now back to his winning ways, Fekete will look to keep the ball rolling going forward.

Improving his record to 5-1, Fekete may be a force to be reckoned with in the 205 lb. weight class.  

Bellator 48 Prelims: Brett Oteri vs. Ryan Quinn Results

Round 1Ryan Quinn quickly comes out and scores the takedown against Brett Oteri. Quinn moves to the mount, and as Oteri attempts to hip escape out, Quinn takes the back of Oteri and sinks in a rear naked choke and after a few moments of struggle, …

Round 1

Ryan Quinn quickly comes out and scores the takedown against Brett Oteri. 

Quinn moves to the mount, and as Oteri attempts to hip escape out, Quinn takes the back of Oteri and sinks in a rear naked choke and after a few moments of struggle, Oteri goes to sleep and Dan Miragliotta calls a stop to the match.

First round rear naked victory technical submission victory for Ryan Quinn

Pat Curran KOs Marlon Sandro, Wins Bellator Featherweight Tournament

Filed under: BellatorPat Curran used a spectacular head kick to knock out Marlon Sandro Saturday night and win the Bellator Fighting Championships Summer Series featherweight tournament.

Four minutes into the second round of what had been a good, back…

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Pat Curran used a spectacular head kick to knock out Marlon Sandro Saturday night and win the Bellator Fighting Championships Summer Series featherweight tournament.

Four minutes into the second round of what had been a good, back-and-forth fight, Curran exploded with his right leg directly across Sandro’s face, knocking him flat on his back and out cold. Curran pounced and landed three punches on the ground, but those were unnecessary: The head kick was what did it.

“I’m speechless,” Curran said after the fight. “I feel great. I can’t explain it — I feel great.”

The victory establishes the 23-year-old Curran as one of the most exciting fighters in the featherweight division, not just in Bellator but in all of mixed martial arts. Sandro was widely regarded as the best featherweight outside the UFC, and now Curran has stopped Sandro in sensational fashion.

Curran previously won a Bellator lightweight tournament before dropping down to featherweight, and overall he’s 6-1 in Bellator, with the only loss coming to the promotion’s lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez. Curran’s overall MMA record is 15-4, and he has to be considered one of the real rising stars of the sport. His finishing kick on Saturday night was spectacular.

 

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Bellator 48: Results, Reactions and Analysis Live from Mohegan Sun Arena

It’s time!Bellator 48 is finally here and Bleacher Report has all the results, reactions and analysis live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.The card features the featherweight tournament finals bout between Pat Curran and Marlon Sandro.Also on …

It’s time!

Bellator 48 is finally here and Bleacher Report has all the results, reactions and analysis live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

The card features the featherweight tournament finals bout between Pat Curran and Marlon Sandro.

Also on the card is undefeated Bellator Heavyweight champion Cole Konrad who will be taking on Paul Buentello in a non-title fight.

The main card will also feature former UFC Heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez who will be facing the “Kimbo Killer” Seth Petruzelli in a heavyweight bout.

Myself and Tim McTiernan will be here all night on Bleacher Report for all the Bellator 48 coverage you need!

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Bellator 48 Live Blog: Marlon Sandro vs. Pat Curran Updates

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — This is the Bellator 48 live blog for Marlon Sandro vs. Pat Curran, the main event of tonight’s Bellator card from the Mohegan Sun.

Sandro (19-2) battles Curran (15-4) in the finals of the Summer Series Featherweight Tournament for a chance to challenge Joe Warren for the title at a later date.

The live blog is below.


Round 1: A touch of gloves and we’re underway. Sandro lands a right hand early. Curran looks for a flying knee and Sandro lands a right as he does it. Sandro’s speed advantage is a factor early. He lands a left hook. Curran lands a body kick. Sandro lands a leg kick and Curran comes over the top with a right. Both land. Sandro with a spin kick to the body. Curran lands a couple body kicks as the round winds down. Sandro tried a late takedown but Curran easily stopped him. Still, it’s Sandro’s round 10-9.

Round 2: Curran lands a right behind the ear in close quarters. Sandro shrugs it off though. In an exchange, Curran finds the same spot. After a rough first round, maybe he’s finding something here. Sandro lands a hard uppercut moments later. Curran is now bleeding from near the left eye. They clinch and Curran puts him against the cage. Sandro maneuvers his way free. Sandro’s snappy jab are finding their target. A Curran head kick skims its target. Body shot from Sandro. A Curran head kick out of nowhere knocks Sandro cold. Sandro ducked right into it. Curran lands a few unneeded follow-up shots, but it was over, in a finish that brought the crowd out of their seats.

Winner: Pat Curran via KO, Rd. 2 (4:00)

 

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — This is the Bellator 48 live blog for Marlon Sandro vs. Pat Curran, the main event of tonight’s Bellator card from the Mohegan Sun.

Sandro (19-2) battles Curran (15-4) in the finals of the Summer Series Featherweight Tournament for a chance to challenge Joe Warren for the title at a later date.

The live blog is below.


Round 1: A touch of gloves and we’re underway. Sandro lands a right hand early. Curran looks for a flying knee and Sandro lands a right as he does it. Sandro’s speed advantage is a factor early. He lands a left hook. Curran lands a body kick. Sandro lands a leg kick and Curran comes over the top with a right. Both land. Sandro with a spin kick to the body. Curran lands a couple body kicks as the round winds down. Sandro tried a late takedown but Curran easily stopped him. Still, it’s Sandro’s round 10-9.

Round 2: Curran lands a right behind the ear in close quarters. Sandro shrugs it off though. In an exchange, Curran finds the same spot. After a rough first round, maybe he’s finding something here. Sandro lands a hard uppercut moments later. Curran is now bleeding from near the left eye. They clinch and Curran puts him against the cage. Sandro maneuvers his way free. Sandro’s snappy jab are finding their target. A Curran head kick skims its target. Body shot from Sandro. A Curran head kick out of nowhere knocks Sandro cold. Sandro ducked right into it. Curran lands a few unneeded follow-up shots, but it was over, in a finish that brought the crowd out of their seats.

Winner: Pat Curran via KO, Rd. 2 (4:00)

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Cole Konrad Beats Paul Buentello, Bellator Fans Boo

Filed under: BellatorBellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad beat his most accomplished opponent to date on Saturday night, defeating former UFC heavyweight contender Paul Buentello by unanimous decision. But the fight did nothing to change Konrad’s …

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Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad beat his most accomplished opponent to date on Saturday night, defeating former UFC heavyweight contender Paul Buentello by unanimous decision. But the fight did nothing to change Konrad’s reputation as a dull fighter more interested in winning decisions than finishing fights.

The fans at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, booed loudly during much of the fight, which didn’t have a lot of action. Buentello, who declined to engage in the stand-up, deserves more of the blame for the lack of action than Konrad. But Konrad is Bellator’s heavyweight champion, and he’s the one who was hearing the boos afterward.

The judges cored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28, and there’s no question that Konrad deserved to win. But there are major questions about whether the fans will want to watch Konrad.

“I took a lot of criticism for just wrestling,” Konrad said after the fight, which was mostly a stand-up battle. “I wanted to come out and show against a great striker that I can stand up. I think I proved that to some people tonight.”

But Konrad, who improved his professional MMA record to 8-0, didn’t prove that he can be an exciting headliner for a major fight card. Konrad is an outstanding wrestler and a solid young MMA fighter, but Bellator has a problem on its hands when its heavyweight champion leaves the crowd booing.

 

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