Bellator

As up and coming promotions go, Bellator has been one of the better ones going. If not for star power, at least for redonkulous finishes to their fights. Between inverted arial triangle submissions and spinning backfist ko's, this new fight org is putting on some of the best quality fights in MMA by my guess-timation.

I am definitely looking forward to actually being able to watch the fights on tv as well, as the rumour of Bellator coming to ESPN 2 or possibly a basic cable network is looming. As of now, you can only view Bellator on either the Espanol version of ESPN, ESPN Deportes, or the interwebs. I don't get putting it on Deportes as MMA is not exactly a huge draw with the Hispanic community, but whatever. I get trying to market to the traditional boxing fans which latinos are a ginormic part of, but if you're launching a brand new promotion, why would you not aim it at the larger MMA market, the English speaking community. But I digress.....

I'm calling the upset of the month, Toby Imada will pull out the victory over Eddie Alvarez. I am not absolutely sure that this will happen, but to be interesting and bold, I am going with Imada. While Eddie is an overall better fighter, I can't shake that "feeling" that Imada has some more magic in him. If I'm wrong, wouldn't be the first time, sure as eff won't be the last. I'll also take Lombard over Hess by facial merking.

Here's hoping there will be some more "Holy Sh%$" moments tonight.

-R

*****NEWS*****

At UFC 98, it took Lyoto Machida less than two full rounds at UF C 98 to claim the UFC light heavyweight title from former champion, Rashad Evans. Machida won in convincing fashion with a dehabiliating left hook that floored Evans and put his lights out. With that win, Machida has cemented himself as the top 205 lber in the world.