Bellator 260 June 11th Lima vs Amosov

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https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021...s-lima-vs-yaroslav-amosov-june-11-connecticut

 

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No other fights are known for the event at this time.

Lima (32-8 MMA, 14-3 BMMA) returns to his usual weight class after a failed attempt to capture the middleweight title against Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 250 in October. Lima lost a unanimous decision to Mousasi, which snapped a three-fight winning streak for him. He has yet to defend his welterweight strap since he won the promotion’s welterweight grand prix in October 2019.

As for Amosov (25-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), the Ukraine-born welterweight has worked his way from relative unknown to a top contender since joining Bellator. With an eye-catching record, Amosov will look to keep the zero in his loss column. His Bellator wins include victories over Logan Storley, Ed Ruth, David Rickels, Erick Silva, and more.

 

[tehMoose]

Great fight, there were rumors about this one for a long time.

Tomorrow they will announce Mousasi vs Tokov also

 

[CC27]

Good to see that fight finally get booked, it was the right one to make. Very good fight.

WIth this booked, Larkin MIA and Gracie having just lost the stage is set for MVP to beat Anderson and get a title shot.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Really big step up for Amosov, time to find out if he's the real deal or not.

 

[Terry_Dak_Tull]

Good to see that fight finally get booked, it was the right one to make. Very good fight.

WIth this booked, Larkin MIA and Gracie having just lost the stage is set for MVP to beat Anderson and get a title shot.

Apparently Larkin is moving to MW. It's what Thomson was saying on Weighing In a couple weeks back.

 

[careto]

Good to see that fight finally get booked, it was the right one to make. Very good fight.

WIth this booked, Larkin MIA and Gracie having just lost the stage is set for MVP to beat Anderson and get a title shot.

Exactly, MVP will be granted a titleshot off a victory against Anderson. Although, J. Jackson is way more deserving.

 

[careto]

If Larkin does move to MW then please give us Larkin vs van Steenis, anything else makes no sense.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Apparently Larkin is moving to MW. It's what Thomson was saying on Weighing In a couple weeks back.

On the one hand MW is a lot less crowded than WW, on the other hand Larkin's record at MW wasn't very good.

 

[tehMoose]

If Larkin does move to MW then please give us Larkin vs van Steenis, anything else makes no sense.

Larkin vs Salter because he won't have an opponent after they announce Moose/Tokov

Don't put Costello yet near title fights because he won't fight Moose, they are like brothers

 

[careto]

Larkin vs Salter because he won't have an opponent after they announce Moose/Tokov

Don't put Costello yet near title fights because he won't fight Moose, they are like brothers

Makes sense

 

[Kos Fan]

Wouldn't be a big upset if Amosov won he has the style to beat Lima.

 

[GueseGuy]

It’s a good fight just concerned about Amasov’s cardio. He was gassed against Storley. Lima won’t grapple him like Storley did so he might tire less quickly but his cardio for 5 rounds is still questionable.

 

[Thesnake101]

If his cardio holds up then Amosov should be able to at the very least win some rounds on the strength of his wrestling, his chin will get tested for sure as well.

 

[Andrey Kamensky]

Sweet!!!!!!

Great fight, there were rumors about this one for a long time.

Tomorrow they will announce Mousasi vs Tokov also

Holy shift! For realz?
Tokov def deserves a title shot

 

[careto]

Douglas Lima has THE best leg kicks in the business, so Amosov better have some answer to them, otherwise, he will be leaving the cage in a wheelchair. Amosov has amazing defensive wrestling but IDK if he has the offensive wrestling to take down Doulgas Lima. If he stands and trades with Lima he will not finish the fight. He needs to do the Rory strategy of hide his take downs behind his striking and keep the pressure on Lima. I'm really excited about this fight, Amosov is finally getting the respect he deserves and Bellator is finally doing the right matchmaking.

 

[Dijardo]

Rich Chou steps down from his role - awesome fight announced. coincidence?

war Yaroslav.

 

[Yrat]

About time to promote Yaroslav with his talent, right Rich Chou?

 

[mime]

Apparently Larkin is moving to MW. It's what Thomson was saying on Weighing In a couple weeks back.

Thanks for the info. I remember Larkin was at lhw in strikeforce so I think he should fine at mw

 

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