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#4. Former Bellator title challenger Arlene Blencowe vs. Sinead Kavanagh 2
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Arlene Blencowe came up short against Cris Cyborg at Bellator 279, but she gained the champion’s respect. She went the distance with Cyborg and showed no signs of quitting. The titleholder had ground control late in the fight and landed combinations, but Blencowe continued swinging for a knockout.
It was the Australian's second title loss to the current champion, so Blencowe would probably have to defeat a few top contenders if she wants to earn another title shot. Based on the rankings and recent performances, Blencowe vs. Sinead Kavanagh makes sense.
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‘Angerfist’ and ‘KO’ have fought once before, and a rematch would generate more interest. Blencowe got her hand raised in their 2017 encounter via split decision. The bout would be logical now, especially after their most recent performances. The promotion is scheduled to return to Dublin, Ireland, in September and it could be a great event to book a rematch.
#3) Bellator flyweight champion Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez 2
The main event of Bellator 278 ended in controversy as Liz Carmouche dethroned Juliana Velasquez. After landing elbow strikes in the crucifix position, she earned a fourth-round technical knockout. Although the strikes didn’t look to have caused damage, the referee felt that a stoppage was necessary.
Velasquez wasn’t happy with the fight being ended and made it known. It was an unfortunate ending that overshadowed Carmouche’s moment. ‘Girl-Rilla’ is a pioneer of women’s MMA and won a championship on her third attempt. She had two title opportunities in the UFC and lost to Ronda Rousey and Valentina Shevchenko.
Bellator CEO Scott Coker mentioned that he wouldn’t be opposed to running the fight back, which should happen. Velasquez has a strong argument, considering she was up 3-0 on the judges’ scorecards heading into the fourth round. They both have a better idea of each other’s tendencies so that a rematch could be a more tactical bout.
