Bellator Fighting Championships today announced the completion of the “Local Feature Fights” for Bellator 25 when the promotion returns to the historic Chicago Theatre.
Joining an exciting welterweight fight between the colorful, seasoned Chi-town veteran Shonie Carter (49-24) and battle-tested Torrance Taylor (8-7) slated as the local main event, the promotion today confirmed four additional talent-rich fights for the Fox Sports Net event.
In a battle of Chicago natives, up-and-coming Kevin Knabjian (10-4) faces 14-year MMA veteran Brian Gassaway (28-19) in a welterweight contest that will serve as the Local Co-Main Event. Both Knabijan and Gassaway will be hungry for a win after dropping their last respective fights, which should provide fans with an explosive match-up at 170 lbs.
Hailing from Indiana, UFC and Strikeforce veteran John Kolosci (14-6) will take on undefeated fast-rising Chicagoan Kenny Robertson (9-0) in a 170 lbs. fight.
Also on the card is Hawaiian-born Chicago native Keoki Cypriano facing off against Chicago-based fighter Eric Kriegermeier in a lightweight battle.
Bellator 25’s main card includes:
· Undefeated heavyweight sensation Damian “The Polish Pitbull” Grabowski (12-0) makes his US debut meeting dangerous ground-and-pound specialist Scott Barrett (10-1);
· The hard-hitting Zoila “Warrior Princess” Frausto (7-1) faces off with undefeated Jessica Pene (7-0) in electrifying women’s tournament action;
· And Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Finalist Dan Hornbuckle (21-3) returns to the cage when he clashes with heavy-handed UFC veteran “Bad” Brad Blackburn (17-11-1).
· The highly anticipated match-up between Spanish submission ace Rogent Lloret (9-1-1) and undefeated former two-time NCAA Wrestling Champion Cole Konrad (4-0).
Bellator FC 25 - Information, Weigh-Ins & Event Results
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Re: Bellator FC 25 - Information, Weigh-Ins & Event Results
One night before Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated event at the Chicago Theatre, the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in just blocks away at the Hotel Sax – with all main-card fighters making weight.
Bellator 25 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday night on NBC and Sunday night on mun2.
The official results of the weigh-in are as follows:
Keoki Cypriano (155.2 lbs) vs. Eric Kriegermeier (155.5 lbs)
John Kolosci (170 lbs) vs. Kenny Robertson (170 lbs)
Kevin Knabjian (170 lbs.) vs. Brian Gassaway (171 lbs.)
Shonie Carter (176 lbs)* vs. Torrance Taylor (171 lbs)
Damian Grabowski (240 lbs) vs. Scott Barrett (263 lbs)
Jessica Pene (114 lbs) vs. Zoila Frausto (115 lbs)
Cole Konrad (265 lbs) vs. Rogent Lloret (250 lbs)
Dan Hornbuckle (170.5 lbs) vs. Brad “Bad” Blackburn (169 lbs)
*Carter has been given six hours to make weight.
Bellator 25 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday night on NBC and Sunday night on mun2.
The official results of the weigh-in are as follows:
Keoki Cypriano (155.2 lbs) vs. Eric Kriegermeier (155.5 lbs)
John Kolosci (170 lbs) vs. Kenny Robertson (170 lbs)
Kevin Knabjian (170 lbs.) vs. Brian Gassaway (171 lbs.)
Shonie Carter (176 lbs)* vs. Torrance Taylor (171 lbs)
Damian Grabowski (240 lbs) vs. Scott Barrett (263 lbs)
Jessica Pene (114 lbs) vs. Zoila Frausto (115 lbs)
Cole Konrad (265 lbs) vs. Rogent Lloret (250 lbs)
Dan Hornbuckle (170.5 lbs) vs. Brad “Bad” Blackburn (169 lbs)
*Carter has been given six hours to make weight.
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Re: Bellator FC 25 - Information, Weigh-Ins & Event Results
On a night full of decisions, Cole Konrad, Damian Grabowski and Zoila Frausto all punched their tournament semifinal tickets with unanimous nods at Bellator 25.
All three contests were featured on the evening's FOX Sports Net-televised main card – though it was non-tournament action between Dan Hornbuckle and Brad Blackburn provided the night's only real fireworks.
Bellator 25 took place Thursday night at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago.
The main event saw Konrad do what he does best. The two-time NCAA wrestling champion used his superior grappling abilities to ground opponent Rogent Lloret for much of the 15-minute contest and allowed very little room for a counterattack. With six submission wins to his credit, Lloret was considered a viable threat from his back, but the openings simply never materialized.
Konrad's (5-0 MMA, 3-0 BFC) top game proved effective once again, and the undefeated heavyweight netted his third-straight decision win in a largely uneventful affair. Meanwhile, Lloret (9-2-1 MMA, 0-1 BFC) sees an eight-fight win streak snapped.
The evening's second heavyweight tournament fight featured what appeared to be heading toward a surprising upset but resulted only in an upset Scott Barrett.
The stocky Barrett pushed forward against the undefeated Grabowski throughout the 15-minute fight, and in the opening two rounds he was able to work to top position frequently. However, once there, Barrett did very little with the top position while Grabowski fired off shots from underneath and worked to sweep and stand on each attempt. Still, the positional battle was unquestionably in favor of Barrett, and it appeared he might have a pair of rounds in the bank as he entered the final frame based solely on positional dominance and takedowns.
Exhausted, Barrett continued to move straight ahead in the final round. But with his hands down and mouth open, Barrett absorbed blow after blow from Grabowski. It looked as if the Polish import might be earning a 10-8 round, but a final Barrett takedown seemed to prohibit that score.
Nevertheless, many observers (including the Bellator broadcast team) felt Barrett was going to cruise to a decision win. Instead, the crowd favorite was given a 30-27 nod on all three judges' cards.
Grabowski (13-0 MMA, 1-0 BFC) remains undefeated with the win while advancing to the tournament semifinals. Meanwhile, Barrett (10-2 MMA, 1-1 BFC) sees a four-fight win streak halted with the loss.
Grabowski and Konrad join Neil Grove as semifinalists in the heavyweight bracket.
In a welterweight special attraction, season-two tournament semifinalist Hornbuckle outlasted a game Blackburn and a nasty kick to the groin to claim a unanimous-decision win.
Blackburn opened with effective boxing and outstruck Hornbuckle en route to claiming the opening round. But as time wore on, Blackburn's crisp attacks lessened in frequency, and Hornbuckle was able to effectively mix in kicks and knees along with his punches from range.
The groin shot came in the second round and looked damaging in live action. But Hornbuckle battle through the adversity over the final round-and-a-half. Blackburn's face began to show the effects of the punishment in the final frame, and though he battled valiantly until the end, "Bad" Brad fell short on all three judges' cards, 29-28.
With the win, Hornbuckle (22-3 MMA, 3-1 BFC) rebounds from a June loss to eventual tournament winner Ben Askren. While his effort was commendable, Blackburn (17-12-1 MMA, 0-1 BFC) falls just short in his Bellator debut and has now dropped three-straight fights overall.
The night's main card opened with striking sensation Frausto taking a one-sided decision win over the previously undefeated Jessica Pene. The submission-oriented Pene was unable to overcome Frausto's capable takedown defense at any point in the 15-minute affair, and while the "Warrior Princess" wasn't able to display her flashy attacks, she was able to easily claim all three rounds of the fight.
The contest wasn't especially entertaining, with most of the action taking place in the clinch, but Frausto's win was undeniable, and she was awarded all three rounds on all three judges' cards.
With the win, Frausto (8-1 MMA, 2-0 BFC) joined Jessica Aguilar and Megumi Fujii in the 115-pound female tournament semifinals. Pene (7-1 MMA, 1-1 BFC) loses for the first time as a professional.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN CARD:
* Cole Konrad def. Rogent Lloret via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Damian Grabowski def. Scott Barrett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Dan Hornbuckle def. Brad Blackburn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Zoila Frausto def. Jessica Pene via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD:
* Terrance Taylor def. Shonie Carter via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)*
* Brian Gassaway def. Kenny Knabjian via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)*
* Kenny Robertson def. John Kolosci via submission (keylock) - Round 2, 2:41*
* Eric Kreigermeier def. Keoki Cypriano via submission (triangle choke) - Round 1, 3:16
* - Bout contested following main event
All three contests were featured on the evening's FOX Sports Net-televised main card – though it was non-tournament action between Dan Hornbuckle and Brad Blackburn provided the night's only real fireworks.
Bellator 25 took place Thursday night at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago.
The main event saw Konrad do what he does best. The two-time NCAA wrestling champion used his superior grappling abilities to ground opponent Rogent Lloret for much of the 15-minute contest and allowed very little room for a counterattack. With six submission wins to his credit, Lloret was considered a viable threat from his back, but the openings simply never materialized.
Konrad's (5-0 MMA, 3-0 BFC) top game proved effective once again, and the undefeated heavyweight netted his third-straight decision win in a largely uneventful affair. Meanwhile, Lloret (9-2-1 MMA, 0-1 BFC) sees an eight-fight win streak snapped.
The evening's second heavyweight tournament fight featured what appeared to be heading toward a surprising upset but resulted only in an upset Scott Barrett.
The stocky Barrett pushed forward against the undefeated Grabowski throughout the 15-minute fight, and in the opening two rounds he was able to work to top position frequently. However, once there, Barrett did very little with the top position while Grabowski fired off shots from underneath and worked to sweep and stand on each attempt. Still, the positional battle was unquestionably in favor of Barrett, and it appeared he might have a pair of rounds in the bank as he entered the final frame based solely on positional dominance and takedowns.
Exhausted, Barrett continued to move straight ahead in the final round. But with his hands down and mouth open, Barrett absorbed blow after blow from Grabowski. It looked as if the Polish import might be earning a 10-8 round, but a final Barrett takedown seemed to prohibit that score.
Nevertheless, many observers (including the Bellator broadcast team) felt Barrett was going to cruise to a decision win. Instead, the crowd favorite was given a 30-27 nod on all three judges' cards.
Grabowski (13-0 MMA, 1-0 BFC) remains undefeated with the win while advancing to the tournament semifinals. Meanwhile, Barrett (10-2 MMA, 1-1 BFC) sees a four-fight win streak halted with the loss.
Grabowski and Konrad join Neil Grove as semifinalists in the heavyweight bracket.
In a welterweight special attraction, season-two tournament semifinalist Hornbuckle outlasted a game Blackburn and a nasty kick to the groin to claim a unanimous-decision win.
Blackburn opened with effective boxing and outstruck Hornbuckle en route to claiming the opening round. But as time wore on, Blackburn's crisp attacks lessened in frequency, and Hornbuckle was able to effectively mix in kicks and knees along with his punches from range.
The groin shot came in the second round and looked damaging in live action. But Hornbuckle battle through the adversity over the final round-and-a-half. Blackburn's face began to show the effects of the punishment in the final frame, and though he battled valiantly until the end, "Bad" Brad fell short on all three judges' cards, 29-28.
With the win, Hornbuckle (22-3 MMA, 3-1 BFC) rebounds from a June loss to eventual tournament winner Ben Askren. While his effort was commendable, Blackburn (17-12-1 MMA, 0-1 BFC) falls just short in his Bellator debut and has now dropped three-straight fights overall.
The night's main card opened with striking sensation Frausto taking a one-sided decision win over the previously undefeated Jessica Pene. The submission-oriented Pene was unable to overcome Frausto's capable takedown defense at any point in the 15-minute affair, and while the "Warrior Princess" wasn't able to display her flashy attacks, she was able to easily claim all three rounds of the fight.
The contest wasn't especially entertaining, with most of the action taking place in the clinch, but Frausto's win was undeniable, and she was awarded all three rounds on all three judges' cards.
With the win, Frausto (8-1 MMA, 2-0 BFC) joined Jessica Aguilar and Megumi Fujii in the 115-pound female tournament semifinals. Pene (7-1 MMA, 1-1 BFC) loses for the first time as a professional.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN CARD:
* Cole Konrad def. Rogent Lloret via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Damian Grabowski def. Scott Barrett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Dan Hornbuckle def. Brad Blackburn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Zoila Frausto def. Jessica Pene via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD:
* Terrance Taylor def. Shonie Carter via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)*
* Brian Gassaway def. Kenny Knabjian via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)*
* Kenny Robertson def. John Kolosci via submission (keylock) - Round 2, 2:41*
* Eric Kreigermeier def. Keoki Cypriano via submission (triangle choke) - Round 1, 3:16
* - Bout contested following main event
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