Get all the highlights from the Full Superrizin.2 & BellatorxRizin 2 Press Conference. Find out about the unexpected changes, new fighters entering the tournament, and more. Don’t miss this exciting summer extravaganza!
| AJ McKee will be withdrawing from the Belterra portion of the event due to a medical issue.
| Roberto de Souza, the rising champion, will be entering the Bellator World Grand Prix lightweight tournament as a replacement for AJ McKee.
| Additional fights have been announced for the event to make it even more special.
| The catch weight for the tournament will be 161 pounds and the duration of the fights will remain the same, with five five-minute rounds.
| Pitbull and de Souza are both focused on the victory and ready to showcase their skills to the fans.
| Despite the short notice, de Souza has been training consistently and is confident in his abilities.
| De Souza is open to facing Usman, the current Bellator Champion, if the opportunity arises.
| Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we count down to the event.
Full Superrizin.2 & BellatorxRizin 2 Press Conference Highlights
Hello everybody, thank you very much for showing up for this press conference today. We have some exciting updates and unexpected changes to share with you regarding the upcoming summer Extravaganza event. Unfortunately, AJ McKee will be withdrawing from the Belterra portion of the event due to a medical issue. However, we have a new fighter entering the tournament, Roberto de Souza, who will be facing Pitbull in the quarterfinals. Despite the changes, we still have an amazing fight card lined up for the fans. Read on to find out more about the press conference highlights.
AJ McKee’s Withdrawal
AJ McKee’s withdrawal from the tournament is due to a medical issue. This is a situation that can happen in any sport, and unfortunately, AJ McKee cannot continue into the quarterfinals. However, he will remain as the first alternate for the tournament, leaving a possibility for a future match-up with the rising champion.
Roberto de Souza Enters the Tournament
Roberto de Souza, the rising champion, will be entering the Bellator World Grand Prix lightweight tournament as a replacement for AJ McKee. This is an exciting opportunity for him, as he impressed us with his performance on New Year’s Eve. Despite the short notice, de Souza is ready to face Pitbull in the quarterfinals and showcase his skills to the Japanese fans.
Additional Fights Announced
In addition to the changes in the tournament, we have also added more fights to the event to make it even more special. Stay tuned for the announcement of these additional fights.
Fighter Reactions
The fighters involved in the tournament expressed their thoughts and excitement about the upcoming matches. Pitbull, the Bellator Champion, is ready to face de Souza and is focused on the victory. De Souza is grateful for the opportunity and is determined to represent ryzen and the Japanese fans with a win.
Catch Weight and Fight Duration
Due to the replacement fight, the catch weight for the tournament will be 161 pounds. The duration of the fights will remain the same, with five five-minute rounds.
Impression and Strategy
The fighters shared their impressions of their new opponents and discussed their strategies for the fights. Patricio, the new opponent for de Souza, is confident and ready to fight, regardless of the change in opponent. Suzuki, who will be facing Pitbull, is determined to prove himself and land his strikes in this Rising event.
Training and Preparation
The fighters discussed their training and preparation for the fights. Despite the short notice, de Souza has been training consistently and is confident in his abilities. Pitbull has been sparring and conditioning, ensuring that he is in shape for the fight.
Thoughts on the Grand Prix
De Souza, who has fought three fighters in the Grand Prix before entering, acknowledges the high level of competition. He is open to facing Usman, the current Bellator Champion, if the opportunity arises.
Conclusion
Despite the changes and challenges, the Full Superrizin.2 & BellatorxRizin 2 event promises to be an exciting and action-packed extravaganza. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we count down to the event.
