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. Related Video: Michael Page, Paul Daley star in Bellator's knockout highlight reel Bellator Europe 6 results: Michael Page steals show with one-hitter quitter in London Bellator 200 results: Phil Davis knocks out Linton Vassell with vicious head kick 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
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Video: Michael ‘Venom’ Page stars in Bellator recap of classic London moments – MMA Junkie