There’s a reason they call him ‘Semtex’…
Bellator 170 went down in Inglewood, California last night, and there’s some great fight video for you to watch today. Although the previous BMMA events have been a little cheesy, there’s clearly some new producing muscle in town.
Displaying far less theatrics, and much more fight action, it looks as though Bellator may have got their act together. Starting with the co-main event of the evening, we’ll briefly recap and watch the finishes from Bellator 170.
Paul Daley vs. Brennan Ward
UFC and Strikeforce veteran Paul Daley returned with a huge win last night. Facing the much younger betting favorite Brennan Ward, ‘Semtex’ scored a huge win. Ward would not make it out of the first round.
With fellow Brit Michael ‘Venom’ Page getting a lot of attention lately, Daley sent a message. Also competing at welterweight, there’s no doubt Page will have been watching this fight. Check out the harrowing KO from Daley at Bellator 170:
Paul Daley def Brennan Ward via KO #Bellator170 Multiple Angles pic.twitter.com/DYHhapR6yS
— Fancy Combat (@FancyCombat) January 22, 2017
Tito’s Retirement Fight
Returning for the last time in his legendary career, Tito Ortiz faced fellow UFC veteran Chael Sonnen. It was the first time Sonnen had fought in years, and Ortiz took full advantage of the ring rust.
Watch Ortiz submit Sonnen, and hold the choke way too long:
Tito held on to that choke way too long #Bellator170 pic.twitter.com/UrRlSqShh9
— Fancy Combat (@FancyCombat) January 22, 2017
Bellator 170 Full Results List
Tito Ortiz def. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:03
Paul Daley def. Brennan Ward via knockout (flying knee) – Round 1, 2:27
Hisaki Kato def. Ralek Gracie via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Emmanuel Sanchez def. Georgi Karakhanyan via majority decision (28-28, 28-27, 28-27)
Derek Campos def. Derek Anderson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Henry Corrales def. Cody Bollinger via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 4:28
Guilherme Vasconcelos def. John Mercurio via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:41
Keith Berry vs. Kevin Casey declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Alex Soto def. Demarcus Brown via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Chinzo Machida def. Jamar Ocampo via TKO (punch) – Round 3, 3:48
Jalin Turner def. Gabriel Green via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:36
Jack May def. Dave Cryer via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:41
Daniel Rodriguez def. Christian Gonzalez via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:55
