Dantas subs Makovsky to capture belt
April, 13, 2012
Apr 13
10:34
PM ET
By Franklin McNeilESPN.com
At just 23 years old, Eduardo Dantas is still learning his mixed martial arts craft. He is far from his peak, but for now that is more than enough to become the second man to claim Bellator’s bantamweight title.
Dantas dominated defending 135-pound titleholder Zach Makovsky on theIR feet Friday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., but also showed off his improved wrestling skills.
It was his submission ability that finished Makovsky at 3:26 of the second round. Dantas put the champion to sleep with an arm triangle, forcing referee Keith Peterson to jump in and wave the fight off.
“This is what I do; I do it full time,” an excited Dantas said after improving to 14-2. “I came prepared and trained really hard. I gave it my all tonight.”
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney was impressed but not surprised by Dantas’ effort. He expects more solid performances from the new champion.
“You’re looking at one of the best bantamweights in the world,” Rebney said. “He put on a great performance tonight.”
Makovsky, who was making the first defense of his title, falls to 14-3. The loss snapped Makovsky’s eight-fight win streak.
Keith Mills for Sherdog.com Daniel Straus' vicious attacks left their mark on Mike Corey.
Mike Corey struggled throughout his featherweight tournament semifinal bout with Daniel Straus, and it cost him a spot in the final.
Straus hit Corey repeatedly with straight right hands and an occasional hard left en route to a unanimous decision.
One judge had Straus winning 30-27, while the other two saw it 29-28. ESPN.com scored it 30-27.
Straus (19-4) will face Marlon Sandro for the featherweight tournament title. A date for the bout has not yet been determined.
Corey falls to 12-3.
Keith Mills for Sherdog.comAlexis Vila, left, never managed to get his wrestling going against Luis Nogueira.
After suffering the first loss of his mixed martial arts career, Alexis Vila vowed never to look past an opponent. And he didn’t look past his bantamweight quarterfinal foe, Luis Nogueira.
But Nogueira came prepared for Vila and outworked his foe in the third round to earn a unanimous decision.
All three judges scored the fight for Nogueira 29-28, as did ESPN.com.
As was the case when he came up short against Eduardo Dantas in November 2011, Vila’s cardio failed him. He spent much of the final round on his heels as Nogueira landed some hard left-right combinations to seal the win.
Vila fell to 11-2; Nogueira improved to 13-2.
Keith Mills for Sherdog.comMarcos Galvao faced little opposition when it came to getting the fight to the ground.Marcos Galvao was better standing but also controlled Ed West on the ground to earn a unanimous decision and a spot in the Bellator Season 6 Bantamweight tournament semifinals.
Each judge scored the bout 30-27. ESPN.com also had Galvao winning 30-27.
Galvao was quicker on his feet and more accurate with his strikes, which allowed him to easily take West to the ground.
Dantas dominated defending 135-pound titleholder Zach Makovsky on theIR feet Friday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., but also showed off his improved wrestling skills.
It was his submission ability that finished Makovsky at 3:26 of the second round. Dantas put the champion to sleep with an arm triangle, forcing referee Keith Peterson to jump in and wave the fight off.
“This is what I do; I do it full time,” an excited Dantas said after improving to 14-2. “I came prepared and trained really hard. I gave it my all tonight.”
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney was impressed but not surprised by Dantas’ effort. He expects more solid performances from the new champion.
“You’re looking at one of the best bantamweights in the world,” Rebney said. “He put on a great performance tonight.”
Makovsky, who was making the first defense of his title, falls to 14-3. The loss snapped Makovsky’s eight-fight win streak.
Straus beats Corey to reach featherweight final
Keith Mills for Sherdog.com Daniel Straus' vicious attacks left their mark on Mike Corey.Mike Corey struggled throughout his featherweight tournament semifinal bout with Daniel Straus, and it cost him a spot in the final.
Straus hit Corey repeatedly with straight right hands and an occasional hard left en route to a unanimous decision.
One judge had Straus winning 30-27, while the other two saw it 29-28. ESPN.com scored it 30-27.
Straus (19-4) will face Marlon Sandro for the featherweight tournament title. A date for the bout has not yet been determined.
Corey falls to 12-3.
Nogueira hands Vila his second loss in a row
Keith Mills for Sherdog.comAlexis Vila, left, never managed to get his wrestling going against Luis Nogueira.After suffering the first loss of his mixed martial arts career, Alexis Vila vowed never to look past an opponent. And he didn’t look past his bantamweight quarterfinal foe, Luis Nogueira.
But Nogueira came prepared for Vila and outworked his foe in the third round to earn a unanimous decision.
All three judges scored the fight for Nogueira 29-28, as did ESPN.com.
As was the case when he came up short against Eduardo Dantas in November 2011, Vila’s cardio failed him. He spent much of the final round on his heels as Nogueira landed some hard left-right combinations to seal the win.
Vila fell to 11-2; Nogueira improved to 13-2.
Galvao outclasses West en route to victory
Keith Mills for Sherdog.comMarcos Galvao faced little opposition when it came to getting the fight to the ground.Each judge scored the bout 30-27. ESPN.com also had Galvao winning 30-27.
Galvao was quicker on his feet and more accurate with his strikes, which allowed him to easily take West to the ground.
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