Bellator MMA * General News Thread

[Egg Shen]

if they are willing to go with the Tito rematch straight off, why not? I think Tito's done just about enough to justify it given the lack of depth at 205. The Chuck win was pish but Tito was flawless and looked great, the Sonnen win the one which gives him the shout because Bellator clearly still push Sonnen as a top level fighter so they can sell it off that. He's 3-1 in the promotion too which is solid.

Why not, the storyline is built in and Tito will sell fuck out of it. Lets see it.

[jimufctna24]

The Bader vs Tito rematch makes perfect business sense. I also get why some want to see Tito get his comeuppance after the Liddell farce. 

But I personally wish that Tito would just fuck off. I don't find his act entertaining in the slightest these days. He's a mumbling mess a lot of the time. Plus, he's never been a particularly exciting fighter. The fight with Chael was watchable because it ended quickly. But his fight with Bonnar was atrocious. Of course, none of this matters against Bader, who would dispatch of him within a round. But it's a reason why I wouldn't want Tito matched up with someone else. 

Of course, he isn't going to fuck off. He's had two opportunities now to go out on a high. First after beating Chael. Second after beating Chuck. It's clear that he's willing to carry on while the offers are still rolling in. I don't blame him. I bet he is earning a pretty penny off Golden Boy and Bellator. But ultimately, I could happily do without him in 2019. 

 

 

 

 

[Egg Shen]

Bellators new European series starts Saturday night. Its pretty much a BAMMA type show with Bellator dressing and a recognisable Bellator guy in the main event, still Bellator have signed a ton of fighters to be on these shows. Its live on Channel 5 at 10pm, 4 fights.

Patricky Pitbull vs. Ryan Scope

Aaron Chalmer vs. Corey Browning

Fabian Edwards vs. Lee Chadwick

Terry Brazier vs. Chris Bunguard

[David]

See, this is the kind of thing I'd watch. 4 fights? Not too long, just enough to keep me interested for 90 minutes or so.

I like it.

[Egg Shen]

yeh, it'll be nice and brief. Decent Saturday night viewing.

[d-d-d-dAz]

I’ll *edit* this now that it seems like it’s been officially announced: MVP vs Daley is going to be on Sky Sports.

Good get by Bellator, if 5 can’t guarantee live coverage.

Edited February 8, 2019 by d-d-d-dAz

[WeeAl]

That's a brilliant landing pad for Bellator and for that fight in particular. If they can get regular segments on Sky Sports News ahead of it, along with these live UK shows on 5, then this could really be a big year for Bellator on these shores, where fan interest is concerned. For having a chance at the casual audience these days, you could do a lot worse than getting terrestrial TV and being featured on SSN.

[TildeGuy~!]

No clue how many shows they’ll be airing.

Edited February 8, 2019 by TildeGuy~!

[Egg Shen]

Peter Carroll tweeted this:

 

more details here:

http://whoatv.com/bellator-signs-ground-breaking-deal-with-sky-tv/

Edited February 8, 2019 by Egg Shen

[d-d-d-dAz]

So the European Series events are sold as a seperate package (hence why no one is currently slated to show them as a US): Sky have the regular numbered events (which includes James Gallagher in Dublin later this month), and Channel 5 are going to show the European Series live.

Pretty good week for Bellator.

[Egg Shen]

yeh, the European series is seperate except for 2 shows. Hell of a deal for Bellator. Be great to see the shows hyped on Sky Sports News.

[wandshogun09]

I’ll even forgive them for the Peppa Pig debacle for this. Fantastic news. 

[wandshogun09]

Just a reminder that the Newcastle Bellator is on 5 tonight at 10pm. 

Looks solid as well. Always got time for a Pitbull fight, there’s yet to be a dull moment in a Chalmers fight and Fabian Edwards (younger brother of Leon) is someone that might be worth keeping tabs on. 5-0 with 5 finishes, 4 inside a round. Also 10-0 as an amateur, nearly all finishes. And he talks a lot. Probably too much, to be honest, but I’ve liked the little of him I’ve seen so far. 

Here’s a little highlight reel of a bunch of his finishes, amateur and pro;

 

[Egg Shen]

yeh, the Eurobash podcast got me fired up for it. Edwards/Chadwick was the fight they were looking forward to the most.

[d-d-d-dAz]

I was all up for having a little laugh at Aaron Chalmers and his cunty Geordie Shore mates, but Helwani’s tweet spun me 360 on the matter.

Sometimes, I can really see what grinds Dana about Ariel. He can be a smug, snide shite at times.

Was his opposition great previously? No, but he still put in the work and fought what was in front of him. You can’t just say anything that came previously didn’t count, but the one he loses does. Fuck that.

He won some fights, he lost a fight. That’s it. He’s always been fairly honest about his level, and now we’ve probably seen exactly where his ceiling is.

...still funny he lost after they built an event around him though.