Bellator 82 Predictions

Sam’s Picks

Main Card

Lyman Good vs. Andrey Koreshkov: This is an extremely difficult fight to predict. Koreshkov is, in my opinion, the brightest young star at welterweight aside from Erick Silva. At only 22 years old, Koreshkov holds an undefeated record of 12-0 with 11 T/KO finishes and 7 in the first round. That's mighty impressive, but in his fights with tougher competition (minus Marius Zaromskis) he's been having more trouble in those fights. Lyman Good is easily the hardest fight of his career being the first and former welterweight champion for Bellator, Good is a tough fight for anyone at 170. He has incredible strength and a solid chin with his only two losses being a unanimous decision loss to Ben Askren and split decision loss to Rick Hawn. I don't see Koreshkov being able to finish Good. I have a feeling that Good will win this fight an it will be a great learning experience for Koreshkov = Good via unanimous decision.

Tony Hervey vs. Alexander Sarnavskiy = Sarnavskiy via 1st round submission (choke).

Kala Hose vs. Doug Marshall = Marshall via split decision.

David Rickels vs. Jason Fischer = Rickels via 3rd round TKO.

Prelims

Mario Navarra vs. Anthony Bain = Navarro via split decision.

Chad Coon vs. Shawn Bunch = Bunch via 1st round TKO (ground and pound).

Brandon Seguin vs. Giva Santana = Santana via 3rd round submission.

Terry Davinney vs. Matt van Buren = Davinney via unanimous decision.

Jeremy Czarnecki vs. Justin Houghton = Houghton via split decision.

Dave’s Picks

Main Card

Lyman Good vs. Andrey Koreshkov: Koreshkov has a bright future but Good is too much too soon. Good is not especially great at anything one thing but he is well rounded and will be far too strong for Koreshkov. I see Good controlling the pace of this fight and making it an ugly clinch war up against the fence for 15 minutes.= Good via unanimous decision.

Tony Hervey vs. Alexander Sarnavskiy = Sarnavskiy via 1st round submission.

Kala Hose vs. Doug Marshall = Marshall via split decision.

David Rickels vs. Jason Fischer = Rickels via 2^nd round submission.

Prelims

Mario Navarra vs. Anthony Bain = Navarro via split decision.

Chad Coon vs. Shawn Bunch = Bunch via 1st round TKO.

Brandon Seguin vs. Giva Santana = Santana via 1^st round submission.

Terry Davinney vs. Matt van Buren = Davinney via split decision.

Jeremy Czarnecki vs. Justin Houghton = Houghton via split decision.

Bellator 78 Predictions

Sam’s Picks

Main Card

Lyman Good vs. Michail Tsarev: Lyman Good via split decision.

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Marius Zaromskis: Koreshkov via 2nd round TKO.

Brian Rogers vs. Dominique Steele: Brian Rogers via unanimous decision.

Alvin Robinson vs. Daniel Straus: Straus via 1st round submission (RNC).

Prelims

Justin McNally vs. Jake Nauracy: Justin McNally via split decision.

Rocky Edwards vs. Rob Hanna: Hanna via unanimous decision.

Jared Combs vs. Mikkel Parlo: Parlo via 3rd round TKO.

Billy Horne vs. Trey Houston: Houston via unanimous decision.

Zoila Gurgel vs. Casey Noland: Zoila Gurgel via 1st round KO

Shaun Asher vs. Jason Butcher: Asher via split decision.

Dave’s Picks

Main Card

Lyman Good vs. Michail Tsarev: Lyman Good via unanimous decision.

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Marius Zaromskis: Koreshkov via unanimous decision.

Brian Rogers vs. Dominique Steele: Brian Rogers via unanimous decision.

Alvin Robinson vs. Daniel Straus: Straus via unanimous decision.

Prelims

Justin McNally vs. Jake Nauracy: Justin McNally via uannimous decision.

Rocky Edwards vs. Rob Hanna: Hanna via unanimous decision.

Jared Combs vs. Mikkel Parlo: Parlo via 2nd round TKO.

Billy Horne vs. Trey Houston: Houston via split decision.

Zoila Gurgel vs. Casey Noland: Zoila Gurgel via 1st round KO.

Shaun Asher vs. Jason Butcher: Butcher via split decision.

Bellator 74 Predictions

Sam’s Picks

Lyman Good vs. Jim Wallhead = Good via unanimous decision.

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Jordan Smith = Koreshkov via 1st round TKO.

Michail Tsarev vs. Tim Welch = Tsarev via 3rd round submission (choke).

Nordine Taleb vs. Marius Zaromskis = Zaromskis via split decision.

Alexandre Bezerra vs. Jeff Smith = Bezerra via unanimous decision.

Derek Kennington vs. Phillipe Nover = Nover via 1st round submission.

Brylan van Artsdalen vs. Jay Haas: van Artadalen via split decision.

Kelvin Tiller vs. Plinio Cruz = Tiller via 1st round TKO.

Munah Holland vs. Michelle Ould = Holland via 3rd round KO. (Our interview here)

Claudio Ledesma vs. Kenny Foster = Foster via split decision.

Dave’s Picks

Lyman Good vs. Jim Wallhead = Good via unanimous decision.

Andrey Koreshkov vs. Jordan Smith = Koreshkov via 3rd round TKO.

Michail Tsarev vs. Tim Welch = Tsarev via 1st round submission.

Nordine Taleb vs. Marius Zaromskis = Zaromskis via unanimous decision.

Alexandre Bezerra vs. Jeff Smith = Bezerra via unanimous decision.

Derek Kennington vs. Phillipe Nover = Nover via unanimous decision.

Brylan van Artsdalen vs. Jay Haas: van Artadalen via split decision.

Kelvin Tiller vs. Plinio Cruz = Tiller via 2nd round TKO.

Munah Holland vs. Michelle Ould = Holland via 1st round KO. (Our interview here)

Claudio Ledesma vs. Kenny Foster = Foster via unanimous decision.

CR Exclusive Interview with Stephen Regman

Mr. Regman and his daily apparel.

There is one name flying up the amateur MMA welterweight ranks: Stephen Regman.

Stephen Regman sports a 7-2 record and is the current DSMMA welterweight champion. He trains out of Team Tiger Schulmann with Bellator and UFC vets like Nick Pace, Uriah Hall, Lyman Good, Louis Gaudinot, and Munah Holland. Nothing can really go wrong training with those guys!

In his upcoming fight, which is also his 3^rd title defense for DSMMA, against Roland Barringer, Regman looks to utilize his excellent kickboxing for an early KO.

He sat down with us before his upcoming title fight. Check it out:

Championship Rounds: So I heard your next fight is on the 21st and it's going to be your 3rd title defense! Talk about your next title challenger.

Stephen Regman: He has pretty good stand up and Mauy Thai! I’ll be alert because he does have good punching power. I back down from no one, though, and as champ I will have to once again show why I am the champion!

CR: What's the plan for training camp?

SR: No specific gameplan for the fight. I’ll just go out there and fight the way I know how to fight best. My teammates and I have been working our cardio even more just so that we are ready for anything.

CR: When are you planning on making your pro MMA debut?

SR: Hopefully, I can make my Pro MMA debut soon! I’ve been working a lot on improving my skill sets between kickboxing, jui jitsu, and my cardio. By doing all of that, I know that it would be a smooth transition for me when the time comes!

CR: Who are your typical training partners at Team Tiger Schulmann?

SR: Well, there’s the former Bellator Welterweight Champion Lyman Good who is extremely strong, well rounded and an excellent person to train with. He is also getting ready for his Bellator fight September 28th in Atlantic City. Uriah Hall, current ROC Middleweight Champion, who is lighting fast with both his hands and legs. Carlos Brooks, one of the quickest light heavyweights I know! Last but not least, Nissim Levy. When fighting Nissim, always keep your hands up! He has a freight train for a punch; always have to be focused! You know, all of these men are great individuals and are also part of the reasons why I have gotten better and am successful throughout my fight career.

CR: What made you want to become a kickboxer and MMA fighter?

SR: I was a huge power ranger and ninja turtle fan has a kid! After I started training with Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, I decided to pay more attention to mixed martial arts fights on the television. Ever since then, I also begun having interest in trying it out myself and here we are now!

Great interview with a very promising fighter! Make sure you guys follow him on Twitter @Stephen_Regman and support him in his career as it unfolds!