[JIBBBY]

Bellator 153 - Welterweight 5 rounds - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Connecticut - Spike TV
Fri 4/22		3001 Andrey Koreshkov		+250	o3½ -200
11:00PM		3002 Benson Henderson		-300	u3½ +170
Bellator 153 - Featherweight 3 rounds - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Connecticut - Spike TV
Fri 4/22		3101 Henry Corrales		+350	o1½ -210
10:30PM		3102 Patricio Freire		-440	u1½ +175
Bellator 153 - Welterweight 3 rounds - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Connecticut - Spike TV
Fri 4/22		3201 Evangelista Santos		+400	o1½ +165
10:00PM		3202 Brennan Ward		-500	u1½ -190
Bellator 153 - Lightweight 3 rounds - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Connecticut - Spike TV
Fri 4/22		3301 Gleristone Santos		+165	o2½ -155
9:30PM		3302 Brent Primus		-190	u2½ +135
Bellator 153 - Welterweight 3 rounds - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, Connecticut - Spike TV
Fri 4/22		3401 Jeremie Holloway		+650	o1½ +175
9:00PM		3402 Michael Page		-1000	u1½ -210

[JIBBBY]

Props

Andrey Koreshkov vs Benson Henderson - Welterweight 5 rounds - Bellator 153
Fri 4/22		3003 Koreshkov / Henderson goes 5 rd distance		-165
11:00PM		3004 Fight won’t go 5 round distance		+125
Fri 4/22		3005 Koreshkov wins inside distance		+500
11:00PM		3006 Not Koreshkov inside distance		-900
Fri 4/22		3007 Koreshkov wins by 5 round decision		+410
11:00PM		3008 Not Koreshkov by 5 round decision		-620
Fri 4/22		3009 Henderson wins inside distance		+190
11:00PM		3010 Not Henderson inside distance		-270
Fri 4/22		3011 Henderson wins by 5 round decision		+115
11:00PM		3012 Not Henderson by 5 round decision		-155
Fri 4/22		3013 Koreshkov / Henderson draw		+17000
11:00PM		3014 Fight not a draw		-51000
Henry Corrales vs Patricio Freire - Featherweight 3 rounds - Bellator 153
Fri 4/22		3103 Corrales / Freire goes 3 round distance		-110
10:30PM		3104 Fight won’t go 3 round distance		-130
Fri 4/22		3105 Corrales wins inside distance		+675
10:30PM		3106 Not Corrales inside distance		-1425
Fri 4/22		3107 Corrales wins by 3 round decision		+510
10:30PM		3108 Not Corrales by 3 round decision		-930
Fri 4/22		3109 Freire wins inside distance		+110
10:30PM		3110 Not Freire inside distance		-150
Fri 4/22		3111 Freire wins by 3 round decision		+160
10:30PM		3112 Not Freire by 3 round decision		-210
Fri 4/22		3113 Corrales / Freire draw		+17500
10:30PM		3114 Fight not a draw		-52500
Evangelista Santos vs Brennan Ward - Welterweight 3 rounds - Bellator 153
Fri 4/22		3203 Santos / Ward goes 3 round distance		+400
10:00PM		3204 Fight won’t go 3 round distance		-600
Fri 4/22		3205 Santos wins inside distance		+506
10:00PM		3206 Not Santos inside distance		-917
Fri 4/22		3207 Santos wins by 3 round decision		+900
10:00PM		3208 Not Santos by 3 round decision		-1850
Fri 4/22		3209 Ward wins inside distance		-285
10:00PM		3210 Not Ward inside distance		+205
Fri 4/22		3211 Ward wins by 3 round decision		+615
10:00PM		3212 Not Ward by 3 round decision		-1245
Fri 4/22		3213 Santos / Ward draw		+27500
10:00PM		3214 Fight not a draw		-82500
Gleristone Santos vs Brent Primus - Lightweight 3 rounds - Bellator 153
Fri 4/22		3303 Santos / Primus goes 3 round distance		-140
9:30PM		3304 Fight won’t go 3 round distance		+100
Fri 4/22		3305 Santos wins inside distance		+440
9:30PM		3306 Not Santos inside distance		-720
Fri 4/22		3307 Santos wins by 3 round decision		+310
9:30PM		3308 Not Santos by 3 round decision		-430
Fri 4/22		3309 Primus wins inside distance		+125
9:30PM		3310 Not Primus inside distance		-165
Fri 4/22		3311 Primus wins by 3 round decision		+170
9:30PM		3312 Not Primus by 3 round decision		-230
Fri 4/22		3313 Santos / Primus draw		+16000
9:30PM		3314 Fight not a draw		-48000
Jeremie Holloway vs Michael Page - Welterweight 3 rounds - Bellator 153
Fri 4/22		3403 Holloway / Page goes 3 round distance		+400
9:00PM		3404 Fight won’t go 3 round distance		-600
Fri 4/22		3405 Holloway wins inside distance		+1065
9:00PM		3406 Not Holloway inside distance		-2195
Fri 4/22		3407 Holloway wins by 3 round decision		+1200
9:00PM		3408 Not Holloway by 3 round decision		-2600
Fri 4/22		3409 Page wins inside distance		-405
9:00PM		3410 Not Page inside distance		+285
Fri 4/22		3411 Page wins by 3 round decision		+535
9:00PM		3412 Not Page by 3 round decision		-1005
Fri 4/22		3413 Holloway / Page draw		+30000
9:00PM		3414 Fight not a draw		-90000

[JIBBBY]

Write ups...

COMBAT PRESS - http://combatpress.com/2016/04/bella...d-predictions/

Todays knock out copy and paste below...

Main Card

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Benson Henderson

The main event of the evening will see the title on the line, as Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov looks to defend his crown against former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson. Koreshkov is a power striker and ends fights with knockouts frequently. His lone loss was when he took on power wrestler Ben Askren, who ground and pounded him into the loss column. Henderson is a grinder who will get close to Koreshkov and hold him down. Whether it’s clinch or on the ground, Henderson will grind Koreshkov down and make him tired. Henderson earns the belt in his Bellator debut.

Patricio Freire vs. Henry Corrales

Henry Corrales gets the late call to fill in for the co-main event, and he has a lot on his plate when he takes on former Bellator champion Patricio Freire. Corrales was a top prospect when he entered Bellator, but has since cooled off after two losses in a row. He engages in ground battles, but he will find himself a sitting duck on the feet with a savage like Freire. Freire will keep the fight standing and use his big, powerful strikes to accumulate damage quickly. I’d be shocked if Corrales makes it out of the first round of this bout.

Brennan Ward vs. Evangelista Santos

The old war-horse is back, as Evangelista Santos re-links up with Scott Coker under the Bellator banner when he fights staple and contender Brennan Ward. Santos is a power striker, but appears to be past his prime. He can end any fight with one strike, but it just looks like the mileage has added up over time. The opposite can be said about Ward, who is durable and aggressive in looking to get the fight where he pleases. He can’t be far away from a welterweight championship shot, so expect him to fight like he’s got so much to gain. He takes the win here, spoiling the debut of “Cyborg.”

Brent Primus vs. Gleristone Santos

Undefeated prospect Brent Primus looks to continue his perfect run as a pro so far, but an experienced, skilled Brazilian by the name of Gleristone Santos is dead set on stopping that run. Santos is well-rounded, and will definitely hold the advantage on the feet in this fight. To contrast him, Primus is more of primarily a grappler, using his submission skills on the mat to secure most of his wins. Santos has more tools to win this fight, especially if he thwarts takedowns. Give me Santos in this fight, who erases the memory of a split decision loss to John Teixeira in his last bout.

Michael Page vs. Jeremie Holloway

The phenomenal Michael Page makes his awaited return to the Bellator cage in the main card opener, and Jeremie Holloway is tasked to take on the deadly Brit. Holloway has built his 7-1 pro record with victories over low-level talent, so this appears to be yet another squash match for “Venom” Page. Page is a technical, quick, athletic and explosive striker that doesn’t take much time when it comes to ending fights. He will do that here again, downing Holloway with another highlight reel knockout.

[JIBBBY]

Weigh ins vid... MMA MANIA - http://www.mmamania.com/2016/4/21/11...-henderson-mma

Bellator 153 Main Card (Spike TV):

Andrey Koreshkov (170.0) vs. Benson Henderson (170.0)
Patricio Freire (146.0) vs. Henry Corrales (146.0)
Brennan Ward (171.0) vs. Evangelista Santos (168.25)
Michael Page (170.0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (171.0)
Brent Primus (156.0) vs. Gleristone Santos (156.75)

Bellator 153 "Prelims" Card (Spike.com):

Chris Honeycutt (171.0) vs. Matt Secor (171.0)
Djamil Chan (155.75) vs. Richard Patishnock (157.8) ^3
Sam Watford (156.0) vs. Dean Hancock (156.0)
Chris Foster (149.75) vs. Vovka Clay (150.0) ^2
Mike Zichelle (193.0) vs. Joe Cronin (195.0) ^1
Matt Bessette (145.75) vs. Keith Richardson (146.0)
Tim Caron (185.0) vs. Justin Sumter (186.0)
Blair Tugman (136.0) vs. Jay Perrin (136.0)

[JIBBBY]

Bellator 153's Andrey Koreshkov eager to beat up former UFC champ Ben Henderson 'convincingly'

By SteveJuon

@angrymarks on Apr 20, 2016, 5:00p 20

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Bellator 153; "Koreshkov vs. Henderson" take place this Friday night (April 22, 2016) at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., featuring a main event that will see Andrey Koreshkov make his first-ever Welterweight title defense against former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, Benson Henderson.
Koreshkov won the belt at Bellator 140 in July 2015, outlasting Douglas Lima over five rounds en route to a unanimous decision. In his pre-fight interview, Koreshkov vowed to do "everything possible" to win the gold and made good on that promise.


Henderson, who is making his promotional debut, has made a promise as well -- he "expects to be a world champion" under the Bellator MMA banner, too. To that end, the former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and UFC Lightweight champion has decided to compete at 170 pounds and receive an immediate title shot.
Now that Koreshkov is in the role of champion instead of challenger, he's looking forward to his first title defense, feeling that his champion status has increased his profile in Russia, which is not something he'll part with easily.

"My life changed in a positive way. I gained name recognition in Russia and abroad, and so only positive things have been happening since winning this title."

Recognition is something his opponent Henderson has had a lot of over the last seven years -- winning two world titles in that time span. Does that mean Henderson "jumped the line" for his Bellator debut?

"To me it doesn't really matter, because I really enjoy the opportunity to fight against an opponent with such name recognition. It's a great opportunity for me to enter the cage with him and to really beat him up -- to beat him convincingly so everybody would see that I am a much better fighter than he is."

Henderson is not a guy who gets beat up easily, though. In fact, in 28 professional fights (all but eight in WEC or UFC) he's only been knocked out once and submitted twice. Koreshkov says that record doesn't matter at all because the past is history.

"I don't feel any pressure from his name recognition at all. It doesn't matter for me where he fought before, because now he's going to fight me. He's going to fight me in the Bellator cage and only this matters. His previous history doesn't bother me at all."

Another thing Henderson is well known for is his success at Lightweight, which makes his transition to Welterweight of late something of a surprise. Given their natural size difference (Koreshkov is 6'1", Henderson is 5'9") you'd think Koreshkov would view Henderson as diminutive in stature .
That's not the case.

"Well, I don't consider him to be a small Welterweight. Obviously he's not big, he's not a huge Welterweight that's for sure, but I won't say that he's like really really small. He's a normal-size Welterweight."

One other thing Henderson is well known for is going the distance in title fights. Since Koreshkov went the distance in defeating Lima for the title, that's a possibility for which he is well prepared.

"All I can say is that during my training camp, during my preparation for this fight, knowing his conditioning and that he has almost always fought for all rounds in title fights, we are ready for that. We are ready that if this should come to fighting for five rounds, I will be ready and my condition won't fail me. I'm ready for everything. If the fight would finish early that's fine, but I'm ready for all five rounds for fighting."

To hear Koreshkov tell it, the preparation is in many respects the same as all of his other fights. When you're on a five-fight win streak the old adage, "if it ain't broke don't fix it," may apply as well in Russian as in English.

"MMA is like chess. In order to be good, in order to be a champion, you must be good in everything. I don't think this is the right thing to say that I've been training some particular skill for my title defense. For the months that I was absent in the cage we trained really hard and we worked on all aspects of MMA. I can tell that everything -- wrestling, takedown defense, striking, conditioning -- everything has improved. I'm glad for this opportunity to show it in the cage when I fight Benson."

And speaking of those "absent months," Koreshkov says he wants to fight "at least three times" in 2016. That leads to the question of who is worthy to challenge Koreshkov in the future after Henderson.

"I really enjoy the fact that Bellator has a whole bunch of talented Welterweights. There are a number of guys who have been fighting really successfully in the last year or two with good records, all of them are deserving to fight. Of course it's up to Scott Coker, but if I would get the chance to choose my opponent I would like to fight a good striker like (Michael) 'Venom' Page or Paul Daley."

Good news! If Wanderlei Silvaisn't available, Daley would love to fight Koreshkov. Koreshkov has his heart set on one other goal win or lose on April 22 -- he'd like Bellator to bring its international tour to Russia.

"I am very interested for Bellator to come to Russia. It would be a great chance for me to fight right in front of my Russian fans, and it's going to be a great pleasure for me (if it happens). So yes, I'm looking for Bellator to come to Russia -- it would be great."

[JIBBBY]

Well I started the event thread, posted odds, write ups, and recent news.. Post plays tomorrow..

You're all lazy bastards!!! I do it myself....

[LBfightlife]

Looking forward to your picks Jibby and Josh. I don't know much about these guys and I don't have time right now, barely enough for Saturdays card!

[CaptChaos145]

I got $250 on Koreshkov for the "upset." Ben beat Thatch at WW but Thatch has no ground at all. I think Kireshkov will push Ben around. Ben will use his quickness but eventually he has to get close.

[JC2008]

I was gonna make this thread yesterday but I couldn't find all the lines. Yours is also more aesthetically-pleasing. I thnik Koreshkov is capable of the upset tonight as well. Let's get this weekend started off right!

[mirinquads]

2,5 units Bigcockoshkov.

[JIBBBY]

Bendo by decision gents.. He ain't losing his Bellator debut, he's hard to finish and unless he gets the sub win it's going the distance.... I don't think he gets the sub win..http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Benson-Henderson-20548

On all the favorites as I don't see upsets happening... Since the odds are jacked I turned to props.. Prop odds are still jacked so I turned to 2 team parlays... I'm only risking $250 on this event but hoping these 3 parlays stick.. I typically don't like playing parlays like this but had no choice... WE SEE???

$100.00	$190.40	Pending	2 Team Parlay
				Pending	4/22/16 11:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3011 Henderson wins by 5 round decision +115* vs Not Henderson by 5 round decision
				Pending	4/22/16 10:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3209 Ward wins inside distance -285* vs Not Ward inside distance

$100.00	$90.30	Pending	2 Team Parlay
				Pending	4/22/16 9:30pm Bellator Fighting 3302 Brent Primus -190* vs Gleristone Santos
				Pending	4/22/16 9:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3409 Page wins inside distance -405* vs Not Page inside distance

$50.00	$91.80	Pending	2 Team Parlay
				Pending	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance +110* vs Not Freire inside distance
				Pending	4/22/16 10:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3209 Ward wins inside distance -285* vs Not Ward inside distance

[JIBBBY]

I may still play Fieire ITD at +110 and Bendo by Dec at +115 for a benny each.. I'll post if I do....

[Ty$]

I got $250 on Koreshkov for the "upset." Ben beat Thatch at WW but Thatch has no ground at all. I think Kireshkov will push Ben around. Ben will use his quickness but eventually he has to get close.

I like this

[CaptChaos145]

This Koreshkov kid is gonna be much bigger than Bendo. Bendo is not a big guy. I've stood next to him. He has a lot of weight in his legs.

That's just 1 piece. I can see the Russian being too strong and powerful for Ben. This kid is really good. Yeah he got wrestle penetrated by Askren but who doesn't. Plus Koreshkov was only 22 at the time.

[CaptChaos145]

Wow the line has moved significantly too. I got the Russian at +225. he's about a +180 now.

[JIBBBY]

Bendo is a war horse.. This Russian hasn't fought the level of competition that Bendo has.. Bellator would love to see Bendo win the title for future promotions as well... I think if the fight goes the distance the Russian could even get robbed if it comes down to that....

Gotta remember - Bendo was the UFC champion, his only losses are to Cowboy Cerrone, RDA and Pettis.. All very stiff competition.. He's beaten the very best in the UFC and even beat Jorge Masvidal by decision in his last fight.. I don't think this Russian is any better then Jorge Masvidal.

Bendo has the credentials....http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Benson-Henderson-20548

As a dog at those odds though I can't blame anyone for wanting to take a shot on the Russian...http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andrey-Koreshkov-74221

[CaptChaos145]

Bendo is past his prime now IMO. He's almost 33.
This Russian is nasty. I can see the Rusian stopping Bendo in the 1st.

[Hugo de Naranja]

A toe hold submission for Page. That's crazy haha

[JIBBBY]

Page 1st round.. Crazy reverse toe hold submission.... MVP looks quick and dangerous for anyone to fight.. Looks like a pro boxer to me..

He could be UFC bound soon...

One down one to go with this 1st parlay...

$100.00	$90.30	Pending	2 Team Parlay
				Pending	4/22/16 9:30pm Bellator Fighting 3302 Brent Primus -190* vs Gleristone Santos
				Win	4/22/16 9:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3409 Page wins inside distance -405* vs Not Page inside distance

[JIBBBY]

Bendo is past his prime now IMO. He's almost 33.
This Russian is nasty. I can see the Rusian stopping Bendo in the 1st.

No 1st round prop.. Only ITD.. Russian does have pop and goes hard with his striking.. I'd say if he doesn't finish Bendo early he probably loses by decision.. We'll see? Decent odds with ITD...

3005 Koreshkov wins inside distance

+445

[JIBBBY]

The wrassler Primus couldn't wrestle Santos the 1st couple rounds.. The 0 should go ... Primus you bastard..

Need a robbery...

[JIBBBY]

ROBBERY.. Thank you I'll take that..

Shocking judging call...


PS.. I have no problem posting to myself..

[Pimp178]

ROBBERY.. Thank you I'll take that..

Shocking judging call...


PS.. I have no problem posting to myself..

HAHAHAHAHAHA WOOOW Nice Steal Jib

[JIBBBY]

Need Ward ITD here!!! Santos is old and washed up and I'd be shocked if it gets out of the 1st...

[Pimp178]

I Got

				Pending	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance +110*vs Not Freire inside distance
				Pending	4/22/16 11:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3011 Henderson wins by 5 round decision +115*vs Not Henderson by 5 round decision

[JIBBBY]

Just hit this again for a little more cheddar... I think it's a solid bet..

$140.30

$45.30

Pending

4/22/16 9:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3209 Ward wins inside distance -310* vs Not Ward inside distance

[JIBBBY]

NO!!!!!

[Pimp178]

Just hit this again for a little more cheddar... I think it's a solid bet..

$140.30

$45.30

Pending

4/22/16 9:00pm MMA Props Fighting 3209 Ward wins inside distance -310* vs Not Ward inside distance

Shit, I was going to bet santos cus of ground game.....

[JC2008]

Really... Who the hell was Ward before this, anyways?

[JIBBBY]

In on Freire ITD for a benny.. Chasing now..

^^Santos is an old fart but dry and fresh he was dangerous on the ground with his Jits.. .. Ward is a very solid wrestler though and I didn't see that coming.. .

[imadegen]

at work. cannot watch this unfortunately.

[brooks85]

what was the finish time there?

[Pimp178]

				Wager Won	373790091-1	$57.00	$42.22		Win	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance -135*vs Not Freire inside distance
				Wager Won	373627598-1	$9.00	$9.90		Win	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance +110*vs Not Freire inside distanc

CASHEDDDDD

[JIBBBY]

what was the finish time there?

1:52 is what I saw left on the clock in the 2nd.. Nice choke that helps..

[JIBBBY]

				Wager Won	373790091-1	$57.00	$42.22		Win	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance -135*vs Not Freire inside distance
				Wager Won	373627598-1	$9.00	$9.90		Win	4/22/16 10:30pm MMA Props Fighting 3109 Freire wins inside distance +110*vs Not Freire inside distanc

CASHEDDDDD

Good hit.. Was worried for a second there when pitbull was getting out pointed standing for most of the fight.. He's got a wicked guillotine choke..