After finding success with strikes, Stots switched things up by going for a takedown of his own, and dragged Sabatello to the mat. The Box Office does not sell tickets by any payment method the first day an event is on sale. 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. My team thinks I won that fight. 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. See Schedule. The date is Friday, December 9. On Friday, Dec. 9, the Mohegan Sun Arena plays host to BELLATOR 289: Bantamweight World Grand Prix Sabatello landed an illegal knee to the head, causing a brief pause in the action, but he was not docked a point. Jared Scoggins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). "Most marketable? Scrambles for position followed, but as Sabatello maintained a solid grip, he was unable to land strikes or attempt a submission. 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. BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. Scramble after scramble in this #BellatorBWGP semi-final. Im young. The tournament continues on Friday night with the two semifinal bouts at Bellator 289. I think I'll be able to expose that. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Raufeon Stots def. 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. Obviously I take full responsibility for the loss. He heard all about them. Fri. Dec. 9 //BELLATOR 289: Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinals//Mohegan Sun Arena //Uncasville, Conn. , I still think Im the best f*cking bantamweight in the world. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Four of the best bantamweights in BELLATOR take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena as the Bantamweight World Grand Prix semifinalists find 10-ranked middleweight contenders will clash when undefeated American Top Team export Dalton Hercules Rosta (7 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 | "He's very good and it's obvious. University Academy Charter High School is located at Jersey City, New Jersey. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Two-time NCAA wrestling national championRaufeon Stots(18-1) defends his interim title opposite fast-rising star and No. 2020 Bellator Sport Worldwide. The fight will be shown Stream SHOWTIME series, movies, documentaries, sports and much more all on your favorite devices. Doesnt f*cking make sense to me.. So I think that's what makes him so good. In a flyweight matchup with rankings implications, BELLATORs No. This website is intended for viewing solely in the United States and its territories and possessions. Additionally, four high-stakes bouts between emerging contenders have been added to the events preliminary card. Tickets:$225, $175, $125, $85, & $50| On-sale: Now. Danny Sabatello doesnt agree with the scoring of his Bellator 289 main event. Get right to enjoying your show with Riverview Reserved Parking, located on the ground floor of the Riverview Garage. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. It wouldnt have been a surprise if Sabatello ditched the Bellator 289 post-event news conference, but he didnt.. All Rights Reserved. 2-rankedPatchy Mix(16-1) takes on No. Naturally, there was no touch of gloves to start this bout given the heated build up. Anytime you loss a decision, you couldve obviously stopped the other guy and won by stoppage, whether its KO or submission. 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. Who won the main event at Bellator 274? Jan 4, 2011. Plus, a rematch between Liz Carmouche and Juliana Velasquez for the BELLATOR Flyweight World Championship in the co-main event. 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! At flyweight, No. Raufeon Stots defends his interim title opposite fast-rising star Danny Sabatello and on the other side of the bracket, No. "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.' 3-rankedMagomed Magomedov(19-2) Anytime you lose a decision, you couldve obviously stopped the other guy and won by stoppage whether its by KO or submission.. For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visit BELLATOR.com. The start time is scheduled for 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT. Details about Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. Peter Queally and Patricky Pitbull will clash again in Bellator 270 main event Friday. 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. 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 Bellator 289 takes place Friday, December 9, 2022 with 12 fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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. Denise Kielholtz via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27), Jaleel Willis def. 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. 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. It wouldnt have been a surprise if Sabatello ditched the Bellator 289post-event news conference, but he didnt. He heard all about them. 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. He just didn't care and was glad to prove people wrong. 3-ranked Magomed Magomedov (19-2). Logan Storley beat Neiman Gracie by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest during the main event of Bellator 274. Its become a sport where youre just trying to trick three f*cking judges, and thats it. 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. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV. Before the final round, both corners told their fighter the fight was likely tied on the scorecards. 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. Sat. Please check your email for a confirmation. Open Menu Ticketmaster logo . Something went wrong. Watch past fights. 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. The fight was the culmination of a heated build-up filled with trash talk from both men. 5-ranked and No. She earned her first BELLATOR victory in April, defeating Maraya Miller (1-2) by second-round submission as part of the BELLATOR 279 event. Danny Sabatello via split decision (45-50, 48-47, 48-47) for interim bantamweight title; bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Dalton Rosta def. Sabatello kept his grip through more scrambles. I think I won that fight. By MMA Fighting Newswire Nov 5, 2021, 12:00am EDT. "I figured Danny out," Stots told CBS Sports. 9-ranked Anthony Adams eager to keep his flawless record and place among the divisions elite intact. Routes & Schedules NJ/NY Ferry Service. MMA Fighting has Bellator 289 results for the Stots vs. Sabatello fight card Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. . 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. It took a lot of prying, but Sabatello was willing to give Stots one compliment in comparison to their Grand Prix contemporaries. I want to make it bloody. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forBellator 289. 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. Skip the lines during your show and order food and drinks through theArena Ordering App Powered by Noble. 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. 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. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for Bellator 289. , It will be @RaufeonStots @TeamMixMMA in 2023.#Bellator289 pic.twitter.com/jEEIqwacn5. 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 preliminary card begins at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT live stream on YouTube. Search Artist, Team or Venue. New Jersey/New York Ferry Schedules, Free Bus Service, Weekend and Holiday Schedules. 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. Please visitBellator.comfor additional information. 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 think the judges f***** this one. Live on SHOWTIME. But I do want to make it a dogfight. Obviously its a very bright future for me. The 28-year-old is a proven finisher, totaling four knockouts and three submissions across her ten professional victories. I think the judges f*cked this one. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. Show schedule and history for Showtime Extreme see what on now and what is playing later. He just didn't care and was glad to prove people wrong. So I think Stots is marketable because he does talk trash even though it's not good trash talk. Kevin Boehm via TKO (punches) Round 3, 2:23, Michael Lombardo def. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Trash talk is directed solely at the intended target with no collateral damage: no family and no religion. 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 Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Inspire Entertainment Resort (South Korea). But I dont know how the f*** I lost that fight. 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. Why would you not f---ing hate the guy? Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello 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. 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? I think he f---ing sucks at trash talk, but he actually does it.". The tournament continues on Friday night with the two semifinal bouts at The fight returned to the feet where Stots landed a few solid punches. He's very good at wrestling. 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. 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. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL and FLIX, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. 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). Check out the full interview with Raufeon Stots below. Joanne returned to the win column in June after a thrilling unanimous decision win over Colombias Alejandra Lara (9-6). Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. "I feel like Danny is one of the most one-dimensional fighters in Bellator history," Stots said. "A lot of these fighters in Bellator don't really talk trash. Stots, however, was the more effective striker by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Im gonna be motivated no matter what. Do you know what I mean? 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. 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. 5-ranked middleweight contender Dalton Hercules Rosta has, like his namesake, conquered every task put in front of him to date. Find out about new episodes, watch previews, go behind the scenes and more. 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). FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE FOLLOWING BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ARENA: 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. No. 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. He's good at winning because he's good at getting to what he knows and what he is good at.". 5-ranked and No. Another thing he's really good at is creating a facade or an illusion that he doesn't only want to wrestle. The event takes place at 3Arena in Check out the full interview with Danny Sabatello below. 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. Watch #Bellator289 LIVE on @SHOSports NOW!#BellatorBWGP pic.twitter.com/zcIv9INegZ. Los Angeles BELLATOR MMAs No. 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. While scrambling for position, Stots found a kneebar attempt, although the round would end with Sabatello on the champs back after escaping. RSVP for BELLATOR virtual media availabilities, Updated schedule of BELLATOR events - click links for updated fight cards. Kielholtz, 33, began her promotional tenure under the BELLATOR kickboxing banner, where she earned acclaim for his striking prowess. I want to dominate him and then get the finish in those later championship rounds.". View Seating Chart. Up-to-date 2022 Bellator event schedules. Tickets: $225, $175, $125, $85, & $50 | On-sale: September 9th at 10:00am. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But again, I do take full responsibility.. 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 I only started MMA about four years ago, I got in Bellator a year ago, and I already got this title shot. Even their fight analysis permeates with bravado. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. 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. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Toggle navigation. Event chronology. [Im] pissed off, Sabatello said. 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. With a There is honor among thieves and ever the bird-flipping, F-bomb-dropping Sabatello has some rules that he abides by. 7-ranked pound-for-pound female talent and No. Juliana Velasquez via submission (armbar) Round 2, 4:24 for womens flyweight title, Patchy Mix def. 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. BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. I still know that I f*cking won that fight. My team thinks I won that fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! On Demand. He never f*cking hit my face. 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. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth. 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. 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. Before your visit, please see the detailed list of Arena safety protocols locatedhere. Some high knee drama in round 3 as the bantamweight war between @RaufeonStots and @ShockThisWorld rages on! The The tournament format encourages a meritocratic process, but the process is a lot more fun when the participants can't stand each other. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. 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. 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. BELLATOR MMA 289: Stots vs. Sabatello. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. 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. My Favorites; Bellator MMA 289: Stots See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Bellator 270 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 1:30 p.m. The razor-close fight went to the judges scorecards. 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. Sabatello stuck with the clinch though, and landed a few short strikes against the fence. 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). 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. For that reason alone, the loss would sting Sabatello. 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. 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. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sign up for the Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello are doing the heavy lifting in spurring interest for the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix. 2-ranked Patchy Mix (16-1) takes on No. BothBELLATOR 288andBELLATOR 289airLIVE on SHOWTIMEat 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PTwith respective preliminary cards streaming online beginning three hours earlier. You got to be happy with any win you can get in this crazy sport. Pissed off, Sabatello told reporters, Watch Bellator 289 Prelims live streaming video | Stots vs. "Obviously, my grappling is so much better than his, but I think he's also slow in his striking. Notably, she submitted Bec Rawlings (8-9) by kneebar to kick off her BELLATOR tenure back in 2019. Secure your upgraded parking space in advance with just one click. The official site of the SHOWTIME Original Series BELLATOR MMA. Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. Doesnt matter how anyone else sees the fight. I dont have a bump or a bruise on me, Sabatello said. Find out when the next Bellator event is and see specifics about individual fights. Lucas Noonan/BELLATOR 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. section: | slug: bellator-289-raufeon-stots-danny-sabatello-sparking-more-interest-into-the-bantamweight-world-grand-prix | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Los Angeles BELLATOR MMAs No. Dec. 31 // BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN FF // Saitama Super Arena // Saitama, Japan. "It's not that he doesn't like anybody. Uncasville, Connecticut, United States. As Stots pressured forward with strikes, blood began to trickle from Sabatellos nose. Looking to hand the 26-year-old Rosta his first-ever defeat is No. 6-ranked Danny Sabatello (13-1) and No. Sat. Watch Sabatellos complete post-fight comments above. Looking to derail Fields hype train is New Englands Kristina The Meat Grinder Katsikis (1-2), 31. All rights reserved. The $1,000,000 #BellatorBWGP final is set. I don't really think I have too much to worry about with this guy.". Stots opened with a few strikes, but Sabatello soon went to work with his wrestling game. She will look to improve to 4-1 with an impressive performance against Katsikis in Connecticut. Please enter a valid email and try again. Kyle Crutchmer via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Cris Lencioni def. 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. BELLATOR MMA 289 More Info. No, I want to f---ing break this motherf---er. Buy BELLATOR MMA 289 tickets at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT for Dec 09, 2022 at Ticketmaster. Bellator MMA has some of its very best fighters on the lineup to close out 2022. I dont know how the f*ck I lost that fight, Sabatello said. Backpacks, string bags, diaper bags, shopping bags, messenger bags, briefcases and rolling style bags. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix has featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2. 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. This is just a little speed bump. '", "One thing I do want to do is just establish my dominance over him and my will over him," Sabatello told CBS Sports. 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. Again, its very frustrating, because I think I won that 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. On the other side of the bracket, No. 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. A moment later, Sabatello worked his way back up and reversed position before separating. Doesnt f****** make sense to me.. 7 pound-for-pound female talent and No. Despite the outcome, Sabatello isnt disheartened about his future. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, March 19 with the long-awaited title fight 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. Feb. 4 // BELLATOR 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 // Kia Forum // Inglewood, Calif. Fri. Feb. 24 // BELLATOR 291: DUBLIN // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. I don't even want it to be a quick first-round finish. Obviously I take full responsibility for the loss. Stots and Sabatello have relished the opportunity to showcase their personalities -- trading barbs in joint interviews, press conferences, face-offs and on social media. For more information, go to www.SHO.com. 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. Oops. The five-round championship contest has been added to a card that 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. 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. 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. Tickets for the event are currently on sale at both Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. All customers must log onto ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets. Stots exercised more caution in the second round, as he was on the lookout for takedown attempts from Sabatello. 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. The Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix has featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns. "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. He just knows people are not going to like him, so he doesn't like them first. When hearing Stots won the fight, Sabatello stormed out of the cage. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning, Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Cookies Policy. 2022 Showtime Networks Inc. and Showtime Digital Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Global Company. ET (10:30 a.m. PT).. 2 ranked Patchy Mix takes on Magomed Magomedov. It Streaming TV Guides Lineups . 6-rankedDanny Sabatello(13-1). Magomed Magomedov via submission (guillotine choke) Round 2, 2:39 bantamweight grand prix semifinal, Christian Echols def. Sabatello looked for a takedown early in the third, but Stots sprawled and kept a knee on the canvas. 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. 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. Obviously, if that did happen, I would be happy. The winner of the final bout will take home the interim bantamweight tile and a $1 million prize. Anthony Adams via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Ilara Joanne def. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Mark Lemminger via knockout (punch) Round 1, 4:23, Cass Bell def. 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. They separated in the closing seconds and both emptied the tank with strikes until the fight concluded. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at I dont know how the f*** I lost that fight. How much damage he did may be up for debate or not, if you asked Sabatello. Stots continued to win striking exchanges on the feet, but gave up a takedown to Sabatello. MMA fans can watch Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello live stream on Showtime in the United States. Cody Law via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), Kai Kamaka def. I want to f---ing torture him. Fri Dec 09 5:30 PM Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT. Close Menu. Earlier in the evening, Mix submitted Magomed Magomedov to earn his spot in the final. Available through ticketmasterwhile purchasing your Mohegan Sun Arena tickets or here. 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? Christian Echols knew the odds against him at Bellator 289. To learn more about our Bag Policy click here. 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). 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 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. Pissed off, Sabatello told reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage at Mohegan Sun Arena. Christian Echols knew the odds against him at Bellator 289. 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. You're going up against somebody that's trying to rip your head off. 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. 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. 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. The Box Office will sell via all payment methods, but only on a limited basis due to minimal Box Office Hours. Clear search term. Details about Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello including fighter profiles, schedule, and where to watch. 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. He had some things to get off his chest. #Bellator289 LIVE on @SHOSports pic.twitter.com/9BpFSyUd9C. I don't know why. See TV Schedule. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. Alerts NEWS (40); Routes & Schedules . I am perfectly fine. On December 9, she will look to get back on track and defend her place in flyweights upper echelon against Ilara Joanne. It might be Stots just because he does talk trash," Sabatello said. Promoters are always searching for colorful personalities to build connections with existing fans and draw a larger audience. 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. 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. I think I won that fight. Adult Content, Adult Langauge, Viewer Discretion Advised. Its just three f*cking people that dont even know what theyre looking at.. And to put it mildly, Sabatello just cant understand what Miner and Colon were watching. 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. 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. Submit Search. #Bellator289 pic.twitter.com/MJn7ABAy7R. Against the fence, Ilara Joanne sell My Personal Information | Cookies Policy series Bellator MMA has rules. 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