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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

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Complete Fight Night Photos



Hoofd Card:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) en Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) verslagen Veta Arteaga (5-3) via TKO (arts stilstand) bij 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) verslagen Adam Piccolot (11-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) verslagen Liam McGeary (13-4) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:11 van ronde drie

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) verslagen Nathan Stolen (8-5) via KO (stempel) bij 2:21 van de eerste ronde



Voorlopige Card:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) verslagen Travis Crain (0-1) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:15 van de eerste ronde

Brandon Faumui (5-3) verslagen Chris Avila (6-8) via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) verslagen Justin Tenedora (2-2) via KO (stoten) bij 4:52 van de eerste ronde

Cass Bell (3-0) verslagen Peter Ishiguro (1-1) via KO (stoten) 2:59 van de tweede ronde

Chuck Campbell (2-0) verslagen Bruno Casillas (0-1) via KO (knie) bij 1:45 van de eerste ronde

Hyder Amil (3-0) verslagen Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:34 van de eerste ronde

Josh San Diego (9-4) verslagen Brandon Laroco (5-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) verslagen Diego Herzog (4-3-1) via TKO op 1:21 van ronde drie

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) verslagen Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO op 1:59 van de eerste ronde

Chris Inocencio (1-1) verslagen Boris Novachkov (0-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) verslagen Jamario Mulder (2-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) en Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) en Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Alle 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch evenement, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against Veta Arteaga (5-2) in de co-headliner van de avond.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch zal live uitsluitend streamen DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, als Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) op lichtgewicht, terwijl Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) in het licht zwaargewicht actie. Daarnaast, vedergewicht Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debuut).



Compleet Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Hoofd Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Licht zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Voorlopige Card:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Debuut)

160-pond. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-pond. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-pond. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Pro Debuut)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Debuut) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Debuut) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Debuut)



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Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Foto's

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Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) verslagen Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0

 

Neiman Gracie (7-0) verslagen Zak Bucia (18-9) via voorlegging (neck crank) bij 2:27 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0

Kristina Williams (1-0) verslagen Heather Hardy (1-1) via TKO (arts stilstand) bij 2:00 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0

Ryan Quinn (14-7) verslagen Marcus Surin (4-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0

Lisa Blaine (2-0) verslagen Ana Julaton (2-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

John Lopez (6-4) verslagen Billy Giovanella (9-5) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Kevin Carrier (1-0) verslagen Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vovk Clay (4-2) verslagen Frank Sforza (6-1) via voorlegging (guillotine) bij 1:17 van de tweede ronde

Don Shainis (4-1) verslagen Matthew Denning (5-7) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:50 van de eerste ronde

Jordan Young (7-0) verslagen Alec Hooben (5-4) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 2:44 van de eerste ronde

Costello van Steenis (9-1) verslagen Steve Skrzat (8-10) via voorlegging (stakingen) bij 2:52 van de eerste ronde

Joaquin Buckley (8-1) verslagen Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Pete Rogers (3-4) verslagen Timothy Wheeler (1-5) via voorlegging (guillotine) bij :37 van de eerste ronde

Dean Hancock (3-1) verslagen John Beneduce (2-2) via TKO (stakingen) bij 3:38 van de eerste ronde

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GEGARD MOUSASI TO DEBUT AT BELLATOR 185 AGAINST ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO ON OCTOBER 20

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‘KING MO’ MEETS LIAM MCGEARY IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

LOS ANGELES – On the heels of his recent Bellator signing, Gegard Mousasi (42-6-2) will make his promotional debut against former champ Alexander Shlemenko (56-9, 1 NC) op Vrijdag, Oktober 20 bij Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko, an event that takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Bovendien, het co-main event van Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko will feature a light heavyweight contest pitting “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) against former titleholder Liam McGeary (12-2). Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for this massive event start at $30, with an exclusive Bellator Nation Presale offer on Woensdag, Juli 19 bij 10 a.m. EN door middel van Donderdag, July at 10 p.m. EN. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Vrijdag, Juli 21 bij 10 a.m. EN and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com.

Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in MMA, Mousasi is set for his Bellator debut and is currently riding a five-fight win streak that includes recent knockout victories over two former world champions in Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort. Prior to his UFC tenure, Mousasi captured the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles in Japan. “The Dreamcatcher,” who currently trains out of The Netherlands, has earned victories over some of the sports’ biggest names, including Dan Henderson, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt, Ovince Saint-Preux, Melvin Manhoef, Hector Lombard and “Babalu” Sobral.

 

Shlemenko, a former middleweight champion, has competed under the Viacom-owned promotion’s umbrella since Bellator 16 in 2010. Known for his vicious finishing ability, “Storm” ruled with an iron fist over Bellator’s 185-pound division, defending his belt on three occasions. One of the most dominant champions in Bellator history and currently riding a five-fight win streak, which includes a TKO victory over Kendall Grove bij Bellator 162, Shlemenko has his sights set on earning a shot at once again becoming world champion.

 

It was only a matter of time before “King Mo” Lawal and Liam McGeary squared off inside the Bellator cage. On the heels of a unanimous decision victory over “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 175, the king of Bellator’s “money-weight” division returns to meet Britain’s McGeary. Never one to shy away from a fight, the former STRIKEFORCE champion, has stepped inside the Bellator cage on 14 separate occasions and was also victorious during RIZIN’s first open-weight tournament in 2015.

 

Widely regarded as one of the top light heavyweights in the world, McGeary will enter his bout with Lawal looking to once again stake his claim on the division he once sat atop of. A member of Team Renzo Gracie in New York, McGeary brings his renowned jiu-jitsu skills to the table against an opponent who has yet to be submitted in 27-fights as a professional. Of the 34-year-old’s 12 wins, 11 have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards, a feat McGeary hopes to continue in the co-main event of Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Strijd kaart:

Middengewicht Main Event: Gegard Mousasi (42-6-2) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (56-9, 1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (12-2)

 

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OFFICIËLE BELLATOR 179: DALEY VS. MACDONALD WEIGH-IN RESULTS & FOTO'S

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EVENT TAKES PLACE MORGEN BIJ DE ZEE ARENA, WEMBLEY IN LONDON — AIRS AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT ON SPIKE

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Officieel Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonaldMain Card Weights:

Weltergewicht Main Event: Rory MacDonald (170.1) vs. Paul Daley (170.8)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Linton Vassell (205) vs. Liam McGeary (205.5)

Zwaargewicht Feature Bout: Augusto Sakai (263.75) vs. Cheick Kongo (244)

Catchweight Feature Bout: D.J.. Griffin (164) vs. Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (165)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Dan Vinni (169.4) vs. Alex Lohore (170)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Voorlopige Card:

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Jay Dods (154.75) vs. Alfie Davis (155)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Dan Konecke (227.5) vs. Stav Economou (260.75)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Jamie Powell (125.2) vs. Amir Albazi (125.5)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Umer Kayani (168.75) vs. Nathan Jones (169)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Fabian Edwards (184.5) vs. Rafal Cejrowski (185)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (148.75) vs. Chase Morton (149.75)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Marcin Prostko (185.25) vs. Mike Shipman (185.75)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval:Salih Kulucan (135.5) vs. Diego Barbosa (136)

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HEAVYWEIGHT FEATURE FIGHT PITTING CHEICK KONGO AGAINST AUGUSTO SAKAI ADDED TO BELLATOR 179: DALEY VS. MACDONALD AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY ON MAY 19

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Bellator 179 PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS SET

LOS ANGELES — A newly announced heavyweight bout featuring Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) tegen Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) has been added to the already-electric Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald evenement, which emanates from The SSE Arena, Wembley on May 19.

Kongo, the French-born heavyweight, is currently riding a four-fight win streak that includes wins over Oli Thompson and Alexander Volkov, while the 25-year-old Sakai looks to stay unbeaten and make a name for himself in the division.

Daarnaast, preliminary matchups featuring some of the U.K.’s best up-and-coming talent have been finalized for the event.

Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk en axs.com.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald Hoofd Card:

Weltergewicht Main Event: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. Derek Anderson (14-3)

Licht zwaargewicht feature-gevecht: Liam McGeary (12-1) vs. Linton Vassell (17-5)

Zwaargewicht Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0-1)

Voorlopige Card:

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Jay Dods (6-0) vs. Alfie Davis (6-1)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Rob Beech (4-1) vs. Stav Economou (17-5)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Jamie Powell (6-1) vs. Amir Albazi (8-0)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Umer Kayani (4-3) vs. Nathan Jones (10-5)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Dan Vinni (14-14) vs. Alex Lohore (10-1)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Liam Etebar (6-1) vs. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 lbs.): Jeremy Petley (10-8) vs. Chase Morton (6-3)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Marcin Prostko (4-5) vs. Mike Shipman (9-1)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Salih Kulucan (4-5) vs. Diego Barbosa (3-0)

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FNU Combat Sports Show: UFC, Bellator and Boxing Recaps/Previews; Dana The Drama Queen; Muhammad Ali Jr. Detained at Florida Airport; Transgender Wrestler Wins Women’s Wrestling Title in Texas

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Tom, Rich and Tony recap the major combat sports events from last week, including a major heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Gerald Washington, a successful title defense by Liam McGeary last Friday at a Dublin, Ireland Bellator show, and a superb comeback by Jarrett Hurd over Tony Harrison. We also look forward to the inaugural women’s featherweight title bout in Bellator tomorrow night and a star-studded UFC 209 fight card including two of the most anticipated co-main events in recent UFC history. Stephen Thompson gets his rematch with UFC Welterweight Champ Tyron Woodley in the main event while Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson fight for a shot to face Conor McGregor for the lightweight title in the co-main event. We also discuss GSP’s comeback fight against Michael Bisping, a transgender female on her way to becoming a male winning a Texas women’s wrestling title, and Muhammad Ali’s son being detained at a Florida airport in early February. Check out our first Full FNU Combat Sports Show hosted on YouTube:

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Bellator 173 Officiële resultaten & FOTO'S

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Liam McGeary (12-1) verslagen Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO op 1:06 van de tweede ronde

James Gallagher (6-0) verslagen Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:53 van de eerste ronde

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) verslagen Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) verslagen Colin Fletcher (13-8) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:42 van de tweede ronde

Shay Walsh (15-4) verslagen James McErleane (6-4) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

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‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Januari 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) tegen Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Vrijdag, Februari 24.

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

Hailing from Andover, Engeland, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10th time under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, wanneer Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at ‘Bellator 163.’ McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 van 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februari 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Ierland, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februari 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at “BAMMA 24.” Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Ierland, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

Bijgewerkt "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:

Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, PHIL DAVIS TAKES HOME BELLATOR MMA TITLE WITH DOMINATING FIVE-ROUND VICTORY

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Uncasville, Conn. (November. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for Phil Davis (17-3), who dethroned Liam McGeary (11-1) op vrijdag nacht in “Bellator 163,” taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davis’ illustrious career, his wrestling pedigree was the deciding factor, nullifying the world-class jiu-jitsu of the Renzo Gracie-trained former champion. For nearly 25-minutes, “Mr. Wonderful” maintained top pressure on the New York-native, frustrating McGeary and putting him into desperation mode in the fifth and final round. McGeary fought valiantly to both stop and submit the longtime Alliance MMA-product, maar op het einde, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

McGeary, who suffered the first loss of his young career, was humble in defeat, admitting that while Davis was the better man throughout their main event fight, he will be back to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his.

Returning home to Southern California with a new belt in tow, Davis now sets his sights on his pregnant wife, who is due to give birth to his second son op maandag.

Brennan Ward & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, Brennan Ward en Je Awad went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots until “Iers” gevangen “Moordenaar” with an uppercut that sent the Palestinian face first into the canvas. With the knockout, Ward moves into sixth place on the all-time list of KO’s under the promotion’s banner, and now sets his sights on a future matchup against the elite at 170-pounds.

Neiman Gracie Tells the MMA World, ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’ is Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, Neiman Gracie (5-0) maakte snel werk van Rudy Bears (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap from “Bad News.” Gracie was able to add to his impressive submission record, which has now been stretched to three victories in three Bellator MMA appearances, including a pair of first-round submissions. The 27-year-old was also able to please Royce Gracie, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 seconden

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for Sergei Kharitonov (23-6), Javy Ayala (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. Met de overwinning, “Eye Candy” immediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both Bobby Lashley en Matt Mitrione during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

En Ruth (1-0) verslagen Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 3:19 van de eerste ronde

Tyrell Fortune (1-0) verslagen Cody Miskell (0-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 2:22 van de eerste ronde

Tim Caron (6-0) verslagen Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO op 1:22 van de eerste ronde

Hannah Regina (1-0) verslagen Sarah Betalen (1-4) via voorlegging (arm bar) bij 4:51 van de eerste ronde

Tim Caron (6-0) verslagen Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO op 1:22 van de tweede ronde

Blair Tugman (9-6) verslagen Walter Smith-cotito (4-5, 1 NC) via unaniem besluit (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) verslagen Thomas English (6-7) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyler Koning (12-4) verslagen Josh Diekmann (15-8, 1 NC) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:39 van de tweede ronde

Carlos Corriea (2-0) verslagen Ilya Kotau (1-2) via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) verslagen James Boran (6-1) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:55 van ronde 2