Bellator x RIZIN 2 is set to take place this Saturday, featuring a highly-anticipated Lightweight Grand Prix bout and a battle for the inaugural Flyweight title.
Bellator x RIZIN 2 is set to take place this Saturday, featuring a highly-anticipated Lightweight Grand Prix bout and a battle for the inaugural Flyweight title. After A.J. McKee was forced out of the fight due to a staph infection, Patricky Pitbull will now face Robert de Souza in the Grand Prix clash. In the co-main event, Kyoji Horiguchi will take on Makoto Takahashi for the Flyweight title.
Lightweight Grand Prix Clash
Patricky Pitbull and Robert de Souza will go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated Lightweight Grand Prix bout. Pitbull, who has seen better days inside the cage with a record of 1-3 in his last four fights, will have the advantage of being prepared for the fight. On the other hand, de Souza, the reigning RIZIN 155-pound champion, has an impressive record of 15-2 and is 6-1 in his last seven fights. While Pitbull may have the upper hand, de Souza is a dominant force in the Japanese scene and will make it a competitive fight.
Flyweight Title Fight
In the co-main event, Kyoji Horiguchi will battle Makoto Takahashi for the inaugural Flyweight title. Horiguchi, who recently bounced back from a loss in the Bantamweight Grand Prix, will have the chance to win gold once again. Currently on a two-fight win streak, Horiguchi will face Takahashi, who is on a 10-fight win streak and has a record of 16-1 overall. Takahashi, who many feel should have been signed by the UFC, sees this as his opportunity to make history as Bellator’s first-ever 125-pound champion. With Horiguchi’s experience and Takahashi’s youth and speed, this fight will be a changing of the guard.
Predictions
- Pitbull via unanimous decision
- Takahashi via unanimous decision
Other Exciting Fights
- Magomedov vs. Sabatello: Magomedov is expected to control the fight on the ground and secure a submission victory.
- Larkin vs. Koreshkov: Larkin is coming into his own and is predicted to win via unanimous decision.
- Watanabe vs. Arteaga: Watanabe is eager to get back on track and is expected to win via unanimous decision.
Stay tuned for coverage of Bellator x RIZIN 2 for the latest updates and results.
Summary Table
| Event | Bout | Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Bellator x RIZIN 2 | Lightweight Grand Prix: Pitbull vs. de Souza | Pitbull via unanimous decision |
| Bellator x RIZIN 2 | Flyweight Title Fight: Horiguchi vs. Takahashi | Takahashi via unanimous decision |
| Bellator x RIZIN 2 | Magomedov vs. Sabatello | Magomedov via third round submission (rear-naked choke) |
| Bellator x RIZIN 2 | Larkin vs. Koreshkov | Larkin via unanimous decision |
| Bellator x RIZIN 2 | Watanabe vs. Arteaga | Watanabe via unanimous decision |
