Bellator Signings yet to debut 125lbs-145lbs

[FKA]

Hey sherdog this is FKA again and I decided to do a thread dedicated to Bellators Fighters that have yet to debut.I will give a little breakdown of them and how successul i think they will be.This first of 2 threads will be from Woman's 125 division to men's 145 division.

Ok so let's get going !!!




Womans 125 FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

Sabriye Sengul (0-0) 29yrs accomplished Turkish Kickboxer and Muay thai practitioner including being WKU kickboxing champion.

Also a reality Tv star in Turkey as she was on Survivor:Turkey and has a big following there.In a division with fighters like Lena Ovchynnikova,Anastasia Yankova,Kate Jackson,Denise Kielholtz,and champion Illima Lei-MacFarlane she will have a huge step up in competition at the top 5-8 fighters,but I think she could have success early if they build her right and could become a solid mid tier fighter.


Womans 145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Amber Leibrock (2-1)30yrs Bay Area Combat

She went 2-1 in Invicta including a fight of the night war with Megan Anderson in which she came up short but showed good skill and determination.Good all around skill not elite anywhere but can hold her own.145 is the same as the UFC ....its the champion and then everyone else.Its a race to the top and with more training she could be a solid mid tier fighter but fighters like Talita Nogueira,Adrianna Jenkins,Alexis Dufresne,Annalisa Bucci will pose problems for her at the top of the division.


135 BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION

Gabe Carrasco (7-0)36yrs AKA Notable win/Jeremiah Labiano

Gabe has a solid skillset with good boxing, decent kicks,and a good top wrestling game.He has a good ability to adapt during a fight and come out on top.On a 7 fight streak he has some momentum but will be facing a jump up in competition for sure.Even though he already beat Jeremiah Labiano before he will be dealing with guys like Eduardo Dantas,Leandro Higo,Michael Macdonald,Joe Warren at the top.I think he will be a good mid tier talent possibly a gatekeeper because 135 has some killers at the top.


145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Aridane Romero (7-1) 34yrs TAZ Academy

On a 6 fight win streak Aridane earned his contract by becoming World Fight Tour Road To Bellator Spain 2017 FEATHERWEIGHT Champion.He has good striking and grappling and exploits opponents weaknesses well.145 is an absolute shark tank filled with killers he will have a rough time at the top and middle is stacked too.He has solid skill but I'm not confident he will emerge as an elite talent but we will see Right?


Saul Rogers (12-2)28yrs SBG Manchester

He was on TUF and progressed to the finals but he was released after VISA issues caused him to miss the TUF fight and apparently it was his fault.He showed excellent skill in the house and in his career with 8 sub stoppages out if 12 wins.After the house he signed with ACB and was submitted in the second round then picked up by Bellator.He has great skills and could be a top contender in the division if the high level him shows up.I think the whole TUF incident hurt his confidence and pride and it showed in his last fight,but I think if he rededicates he can be a real force.


Daniel Crawford (10-1)24yrs New Wave Academy,Former BAMMA 145 CHAMP,Notable win/Ronnie Mann

On a 4 fight win streak with 6kos and 1 sub in his career he had shown versatility and the ability to exploit openings wherever the fight goes. He has a good chin and great striking with an underated ground game.He definitely is still evolving but he is young and has a high ceiling will be fun to watch him grow against top competition.


Ok that's it .......who are your favorites and how far do you think each one can go in their divisions?

 

[AGEZ909]

Rogers is scheduled to fight iirc.

Crawford is one I want to watch. Throw him on the London card.

Bellator needs another roster trim to guarantee prospects more fights.

 

[FKA]

Most of the people on my list are scheduled to fight that's why I did this now lol.

Most signings will start on prelims so you won't see them initially but most have the potential to be main carders imo.But there are a few signings who will main card right away.


Any thoughts on the fighters???

 

[Koniradi98]

A lot of guys wasting their talent / potential at Bellator with fighting once a year or only in the prelims (where they get not enough attention)

 

[FKA]

A lot of guys wasting their talent / potential at Bellator with fighting once a year or only in the prelims (where they get not enough attention)

Any thoughts on the fighters?

 

[WarriorPoet1]

I think Saul has some potential 3rd fight beat Lobov so Obvious Goat Material, not gonna be a meat head fan and be proud of my ignorance but i don't know any of the others

 

[GueseGuy]

These are awesome, def appreciate the time you had to put in.

Regarding Sabriye Sengul, I’m waiting for her to debut in mma but judging by her Instagram she’s a big name in Turkey. She’s got a lot of fans and I think she’s somebody who could draw a lot of fans if Bellator were to go to Turkey. Can’t wait to see her debut.

Also good to see Crawford and Rogers, those are 2 English fighters to keep an eye on. Bellator pushing hard for English market.

 

[agibmxmma]

Hey sherdog this is FKA again and I decided to do a thread dedicated to Bellators Fighters that have yet to debut.I will give a little breakdown of them and how successul i think they will be.This first of 2 threads will be from Woman's 125 division to men's 145 division.

Ok so let's get going !!!




Womans 125 FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

Sabriye Sengul (0-0) 29yrs accomplished Turkish Kickboxer and Muay thai practitioner including being WKU kickboxing champion.

Also a reality Tv star in Turkey as she was on Survivor:Turkey and has a big following there.In a division with fighters like Lena Ovchynnikova,Anastasia Yankova,Kate Jackson,Denise Kielholtz,and champion Illima Lei-MacFarlane she will have a huge step up in competition at the top 5-8 fighters,but I think she could have success early if they build her right and could become a solid mid tier fighter.


Womans 145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Amber Leibrock (2-1)30yrs Bay Area Combat

She went 2-1 in Invicta including a fight of the night war with Megan Anderson in which she came up short but showed good skill and determination.Good all around skill not elite anywhere but can hold her own.145 is the same as the UFC ....its the champion and then everyone else.Its a race to the top and with more training she could be a solid mid tier fighter but fighters like Talita Nogueira,Adrianna Jenkins,Alexis Dufresne,Annalisa Bucci will pose problems for her at the top of the division.


135 BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION

Gabe Carrasco (7-0)36yrs AKA Notable win/Jeremiah Labiano

Gabe has a solid skillset with good boxing, decent kicks,and a good top wrestling game.He has a good ability to adapt during a fight and come out on top.On a 7 fight streak he has some momentum but will be facing a jump up in competition for sure.Even though he already beat Jeremiah Labiano before he will be dealing with guys like Eduardo Dantas,Leandro Higo,Michael Macdonald,Joe Warren at the top.I think he will be a good mid tier talent possibly a gatekeeper because 135 has some killers at the top.


145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Aridane Romero (7-1) 34yrs TAZ Academy

On a 6 fight win streak Aridane earned his contract by becoming World Fight Tour Road To Bellator Spain 2017 FEATHERWEIGHT Champion.He has good striking and grappling and exploits opponents weaknesses well.145 is an absolute shark tank filled with killers he will have a rough time at the top and middle is stacked too.He has solid skill but I'm not confident he will emerge as an elite talent but we will see Right?


Saul Rogers (12-2)28yrs SBG Manchester

He was on TUF and progressed to the finals but he was released after VISA issues caused him to miss the TUF fight and apparently it was his fault.He showed excellent skill in the house and in his career with 8 sub stoppages out if 12 wins.After the house he signed with ACB and was submitted in the second round then picked up by Bellator.He has great skills and could be a top contender in the division if the high level him shows up.I think the whole TUF incident hurt his confidence and pride and it showed in his last fight,but I think if he rededicates he can be a real force.


Daniel Crawford (10-1)24yrs New Wave Academy,Former BAMMA 145 CHAMP,Notable win/Ronnie Mann

On a 4 fight win streak with 6kos and 1 sub in his career he had shown versatility and the ability to exploit openings wherever the fight goes. He has a good chin and great striking with an underated ground game.He definitely is still evolving but he is young and has a high ceiling will be fun to watch him grow against top competition.


Ok that's it .......who are your favorites and how far do you think each one can go in their divisions?

Amber is a good person outside the cage, and though 30, is improving and has a lot more to offer, and was supposed to fight Alexis in Bellator back in Dec. She's known locally as the girl who stopped Rhonda's homegirls hype train.

So disappointed in how Labiano's career has turned out.. a solid fucking man in and out of the gym!

 

[agibmxmma]

Hey sherdog this is FKA again and I decided to do a thread dedicated to Bellators Fighters that have yet to debut.I will give a little breakdown of them and how successul i think they will be.This first of 2 threads will be from Woman's 125 division to men's 145 division.

Ok so let's get going !!!




Womans 125 FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

Sabriye Sengul (0-0) 29yrs accomplished Turkish Kickboxer and Muay thai practitioner including being WKU kickboxing champion.

Also a reality Tv star in Turkey as she was on Survivor:Turkey and has a big following there.In a division with fighters like Lena Ovchynnikova,Anastasia Yankova,Kate Jackson,Denise Kielholtz,and champion Illima Lei-MacFarlane she will have a huge step up in competition at the top 5-8 fighters,but I think she could have success early if they build her right and could become a solid mid tier fighter.


Womans 145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Amber Leibrock (2-1)30yrs Bay Area Combat

She went 2-1 in Invicta including a fight of the night war with Megan Anderson in which she came up short but showed good skill and determination.Good all around skill not elite anywhere but can hold her own.145 is the same as the UFC ....its the champion and then everyone else.Its a race to the top and with more training she could be a solid mid tier fighter but fighters like Talita Nogueira,Adrianna Jenkins,Alexis Dufresne,Annalisa Bucci will pose problems for her at the top of the division.


135 BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION

Gabe Carrasco (7-0)36yrs AKA Notable win/Jeremiah Labiano

Gabe has a solid skillset with good boxing, decent kicks,and a good top wrestling game.He has a good ability to adapt during a fight and come out on top.On a 7 fight streak he has some momentum but will be facing a jump up in competition for sure.Even though he already beat Jeremiah Labiano before he will be dealing with guys like Eduardo Dantas,Leandro Higo,Michael Macdonald,Joe Warren at the top.I think he will be a good mid tier talent possibly a gatekeeper because 135 has some killers at the top.


145 FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

Aridane Romero (7-1) 34yrs TAZ Academy

On a 6 fight win streak Aridane earned his contract by becoming World Fight Tour Road To Bellator Spain 2017 FEATHERWEIGHT Champion.He has good striking and grappling and exploits opponents weaknesses well.145 is an absolute shark tank filled with killers he will have a rough time at the top and middle is stacked too.He has solid skill but I'm not confident he will emerge as an elite talent but we will see Right?


Saul Rogers (12-2)28yrs SBG Manchester

He was on TUF and progressed to the finals but he was released after VISA issues caused him to miss the TUF fight and apparently it was his fault.He showed excellent skill in the house and in his career with 8 sub stoppages out if 12 wins.After the house he signed with ACB and was submitted in the second round then picked up by Bellator.He has great skills and could be a top contender in the division if the high level him shows up.I think the whole TUF incident hurt his confidence and pride and it showed in his last fight,but I think if he rededicates he can be a real force.


Daniel Crawford (10-1)24yrs New Wave Academy,Former BAMMA 145 CHAMP,Notable win/Ronnie Mann

On a 4 fight win streak with 6kos and 1 sub in his career he had shown versatility and the ability to exploit openings wherever the fight goes. He has a good chin and great striking with an underated ground game.He definitely is still evolving but he is young and has a high ceiling will be fun to watch him grow against top competition.


Ok that's it .......who are your favorites and how far do you think each one can go in their divisions?

Oh.. bay area combat is a regional mma org out of vallejo.. Amber fights out of CSA (combat sports academy) under Team Black MMA.. along with Ortiz, Cejudo, Bolanos, Ross, and many other known fighters. She is also a Darcio Lira blue belt.. almost purple (she has 4 stripes).

 

[FKA]

Oh.. bay area combat is a regional mma org out of vallejo.. Amber fights out of CSA (combat sports academy) under Team Black MMA.. along with Ortiz, Cejudo, Bolanos, Ross, and many other known fighters. She is also a Darcio Lira blue belt.. almost purple (she has 4 stripes).

Thx bud lol it was rough finding much about her my friend growing up was former Strikeforce fighter Charlene gellner who trains with Darcio Lira she got invited to tryout for TUF but was cut in last rounds before the house.

Again thx for the feedback guys.

 

[FKA]

Yes your "door knocking" knuckles are enough to hurt people but angles play a huge roll in power as well and placement of punches which were both slightly off for fedor.

He hit Matt hard enough to ring his bell and the subsequent landing on the shoulder knocked him on his ads but he certainly didn't land flush on the jaw.

I'll believe the guy who got punched lol and my own 2 eyes.

 

[Parang]

Yes your "door knocking" knuckles are enough to hurt people but angles play a huge roll in power as well and placement of punches which were both slightly off for fedor.

He hit Matt hard enough to ring his bell and the subsequent landing on the shoulder knocked him on his ads but he certainly didn't land flush on the jaw.

I'll believe the guy who got punched lol and my own 2 eyes.

Wrong thread dude lol I respect your points though but Im just saying, if youre gonna land with only 2 knuckles, those are the two youd wanna land with

 

[FKA]

Wrong thread dude lol I respect your points though but Im just saying, if youre gonna land with only 2 knuckles, those are the two youd wanna land with

Lmao damn I'm high .....

Agreed like I said the 2 door knocking knuckles are indeed the ones you'd prefer to hit with that we can agree upon.

Enough highjacking this thread though....cheers sherbros

 

[agibmxmma]

Thx bud lol it was rough finding much about her my friend growing up was former Strikeforce fighter Charlene gellner who trains with Darcio Lira she got invited to tryout for TUF but was cut in last rounds before the house.

Again thx for the feedback guys.

No problem brother and good stuff you are doing in your threads! I only know of her like so, is because I have trained at CSA, currently teach at Title Boxing and fought mma professionally for a very short time.

 

[FKA]

No problem brother and good stuff you are doing in your threads! I only know of her like so, is because I have trained at CSA, currently teach at Title Boxing and fought mma professionally for a very short time.

Right on thx brotha I appeciate it,I really enjoy doing this stuff.If only I had realized that during high school Iol.

 

[agibmxmma]

Right on thx brotha I appeciate it,I really enjoy doing this stuff.If only I had realized that during high school Iol.

Ditto.. I turned pro at 35 in 2013.. But grew up in various forms of martial arts since a toddler. Best friend is Bunkerd's son and cousin is Karim Mayfield, so it's been a way of life since a teen.