Under normal circumstances, MMA fans in London would be getting themselves ready for a packed card of fights at the SSE Arena, Wembley for Bellator Europe 8 on Saturday. But as we all know, right now we don’t live under normal circumstances.
The continued restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic mean U.K.-based MMA fans will have to sit tight and wait a little longer to get their live dose of Bellator action. But in the meantime, the promotion has offered a small taster of what fans can expect when Bellator’s European Series events get back up and running later this year by releasing a highlight reel featuring a fistful of fight finishes from previous events in London.
Playing a starring role, as usual, is London’s own Michael Page, whose one-punch KO of Gianni Melillo was one of the highlights of the night at Bellator Europe 6 in November 2019. Also on that card, former kickboxing ace Denise Kielholtz showcased her evolving grappling game with an Americana finish of Sabriye Sengul, while rising English lightweight prospect Akonne Wanliss showed off some slick submission skills of his own as he finished Tim Barnett via D’Arce choke.
Also featured on the video showcase is Irish middleweight fan-favorite Charlie Ward, who highlighted his “Relentless” ground and pound style to defeat Justin Moore at Bellator 223 in London in June 2019. And there was also a highlight-reel moment from “Mr. Wonderful” as former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis scored a spectacular high-kick knockout of the U.K.’s own Linton Vassell at Bellator 200.
Check out Bellator’s highlight-reel montage in the video above.
