Bellator Recap
(PRESS RELEASE) -- With the Bellator Lightweight World Championship
still two weeks away, two non-tournament 155-lb contestants shocked
the crowd at Bellator X in Ontario, California.
The brutal showdown between California natives Diego Garijo and Saad Awad earned the title as the ‘Fight of the Night’ at Bellator’s June 5th event. Each lightweight entered the cage for the first time ever as a Bellator fighter last Friday night and showcased their exceptional grappling and striking skills. The fight started with a strong assault from Awad, which seemed to buckle Garijo at first, only to allow the momentum swing back to him moments later. The see-saw matchup drove the crowd to their feet as the two competitors’ hurled punch after punch in an effort to subdue the other by knockout. The furious brawl featured some of the best tactics from both the standing and ground game but ultimately ended with an unforgettable finish which has since sparked another YouTube sensation. Click the link to see the show stopping Lightweight matchup of Diego Garijo vs. Saad Awad at Bellator X in Ontario, California. This ‘Fight of the Night’ began with full-throttle fighting and finished with a stunning testament to MMA stamina and ability. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiC8QheVTY
The brutal showdown between California natives Diego Garijo and Saad Awad earned the title as the ‘Fight of the Night’ at Bellator’s June 5th event. Each lightweight entered the cage for the first time ever as a Bellator fighter last Friday night and showcased their exceptional grappling and striking skills. The fight started with a strong assault from Awad, which seemed to buckle Garijo at first, only to allow the momentum swing back to him moments later. The see-saw matchup drove the crowd to their feet as the two competitors’ hurled punch after punch in an effort to subdue the other by knockout. The furious brawl featured some of the best tactics from both the standing and ground game but ultimately ended with an unforgettable finish which has since sparked another YouTube sensation. Click the link to see the show stopping Lightweight matchup of Diego Garijo vs. Saad Awad at Bellator X in Ontario, California. This ‘Fight of the Night’ began with full-throttle fighting and finished with a stunning testament to MMA stamina and ability. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiC8QheVTY
