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2019 in Bellator MMA
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
First date airedJanuary 26, 2019 (2019-01-26)
Last date airedDecember 29, 2019 (2019-12-29)
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2019 in Bellator MMA was the eleventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 27 events in 2019.

Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Tournament[edit]

 
Opening roundQuarterfinalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
United States A. J. McKee KO
 
 
 
Armenia Georgi Karakhanyan 1
 
United States A. J. McKee SUB
 
 
 
United States Derek Campos 3
 
United States Derek Campos UD
 
 
 
United States Daniel Straus 3
 
United States A. J. McKee SUB
 
 
 
United States Darrion Caldwell 1
 
United States Darrion Caldwell UD
 
 
 
United States Henry Corrales 3
 
United States Darrion Caldwell SUB
 
 
 
Hungary Ádám Borics 1
 
Hungary Ádám Borics TKO
 
 
 
United States Pat Curran 2
 
United States A. J. McKee SUB
 
 
 
Brazil Patrício Pitbull (c) 1
 
Brazil Patrício Pitbull (c) UD
 
 
 
United States Juan Archuleta 5
 
Brazil Patrício Pitbull (c) KO
 
 
 
Portugal Pedro Carvalho 1
 
Portugal Pedro Carvalho SUB
 
 
 
United States Sam Sicilia 2
 
Brazil Patrício Pitbull (c) SUB
 
 
 
United States Emmanuel Sanchez 1
 
United States Emmanuel Sanchez SUB
 
 
 
United States Tywan Claxton 2
 
United States Emmanuel Sanchez UD
 
 
 
Germany Daniel Weichel 5
 
Germany Daniel Weichel UD
 
 
United Kingdom Saul Rogers 3
 

Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament[edit]

In 2018, Bellator organised the 2018–2019 Welterweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Welterweight champion.[1] All fights will be five rounds.[2] If Rory MacDonald were to lose, the victor will be declared lineal champion until he loses or wins the tournament and becomes undisputed champion.[3]

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
Brazil Douglas Lima SUB
 
 
 
Russia Andrey Koreshkov 5
 
Brazil Douglas Lima KO
 
 
 
United Kingdom Michael Page 2
 
United Kingdom Michael Page UD
 
 
 
United Kingdom Paul Daley 5
 
Brazil Douglas Lima UD
 
 
 
Canada Rory MacDonald (c) 5
 
Canada Rory MacDonald (c) DRAW
 
 
 
United States Jon Fitch 5
 
Canada Rory MacDonald (c) UD
 
 
 
Brazil Neiman Gracie 5
 
Brazil Neiman Gracie SUB
 
 
United States Ed Ruth 4
 
  • Lorenz Larkin versus Ion Pascu took place to determine an tournament alternate, with Larkin winning to stand as the alternate.
  • Champion Rory MacDonald retained his title in a majority draw. He advanced to fight Neiman Gracie.

Bellator 214[edit]

Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader
Information
DateJanuary 26, 2019
VenueThe Forum
CityInglewood, California
Attendance12,914
Total gate$1,277,196

Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader took place on January 26, 2019 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.[4] The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

This event concluded the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix by awarding the winner of the main event with the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship. This belt was vacated in May 2016 by Vitaly Minakov, who had not defended the title since April 2014. Fedor Emelianenko and current Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader both advanced to the finals.[5]

A featherweight bout between elite prospects Aaron Pico and Henry Corrales was announced for the event on November 7, 2018.[6]

On November 19, 2018, it was announced that Bellator Middleweight World Champion Gegard Mousasi would be defending the title against Rafael Lovato Jr. in the co main event.[7] However, Mousasi pulled out on December 19 due to back injury and Lovato was eventually pulled from the card.[8]

On December 3, 2018, it was announced that Bellator 214 would feature the MMA debut of former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and NCAA Division I All-American Jake Hager.[9]

Results

Fight card (Paramount Network and DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Ryan Bader def. Fedor Emelianenko TKO (punches) 1 0:35 [a]
Featherweight Henry Corrales def. Aaron Pico KO (punches) 1 1:07
Heavyweight Jake Hager def. J.W. Kiser Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 2:09
Bantamweight Juan Archuleta def. Ricky Bandejas Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Adel Altamimi def. Brandon McMahan Submission (armbar) 1 1:16
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Welterweight Thor Skancke def. Jesse Merritt Submission (north-south choke) 1 4:26
Catchweight (160 lb) Jesse Roberts def. AJ Agazarm Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (137 lb) Weber Almeida def. Odan Chinchilla KO (punch) 1 3:04
Heavyweight Art Rivas def. Sean Johnson TKO (knees and punches) 1 4:30
Featherweight Jay Jay Wilson def. Tyler Beneke Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:31
Bantamweight Ryan Lilley def. James Barnes KO (head kick) 1 1:03
Welterweight Craig Plaskett def. Ian Butler Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Desmond Torres def. Steve Ramirez Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:21
Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
Catchweight (190 lb) Osman Diaz def. Christopher Reyes TKO (punches) 1 4:15
Lightweight David Pacheco def. Jorge Juarez TKO (punches) 2 3:36

Bellator Newcastle[edit]

Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope
Information
DateFebruary 9, 2019
VenueUtilita Arena Newcastle
CityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Attendance9,684
Total gate£741,296 (GBP) / $986,316 (USD)

Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope took place on February 9, 2019 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Background

The event marked the start of Bellator's new European series.

The event was headlined by a lightweight title bout between Patricky Freire and Ryan Scope.[10]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Patricky Freire def. Ryan Scope Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Corey Browning def. Aaron Chalmers Submission (heel hook) 3 0:20
Lightweight Chris Bungard def. Terry Brazier Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:06
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def. Lee Chadwick Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Light Heavyweight Arunas Andriuskevicus def. James Mulheron TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 0:42
Welterweight Jim Wallhead def. Abner Lloveras Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Cal Ellenor def. Nathan Greyson Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:49
Featherweight Nathan Rose def. Ranjett Baria KO (punch) 1 4:59
Welterweight Justin Burlinson def. Maciej Gierszewski Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:04
Bantamweight Luke Westwood def. Richard Kallos TKO (punches) 3 1:32
Welterweight Ashley Reece def. John Ross TKO (punches) 1 3:42
Middleweight Tommy Quinn def. Martin Hudson KO (punches) 1 3:02
Lightweight Kieran Lister def. Davie McLaughlin KO (punch) 1 1:19
Lightweight Joseph Calboutin def. Milad Ahady TKO (punches) 1 3:30
Heavyweight Mindaugas Gerve def. Tony Mustard TKO (injury) 1 1:46

[11]

Bellator 215[edit]

Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov
Information
DateFebruary 15, 2019
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut
Attendance9,117
Total gate$902,401

Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov took place on February 15, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a heavyweight bout between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov in the main event.[12]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov NC (accidental groin kick) 1 0:15
Welterweight Logan Storley def. Ion Pascu Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Eduardo Dantas def. Toby Misech Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight John Douma def. Mike Kimbel Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:51
Catchweight (175 lb) Austin Vanderford def. Cody Jones Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:49
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Welterweight Billy Goff def. Ryan Hardy Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Zarrukh Adashev def. Ron Arana Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Matt Probin def. Ali Zebian Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Pete Rogers Jr. def. Jason Rine TKO (punches) 2 0:50
Heavyweight Steve Mowry def. Darion Abbey Submission (kimura) 1 1:27
Women's Featherweight Amanda Bell def. Amber Leibrock TKO (punches) 1 3:52
Women's Atomweight Lindsey VanZandt def. Tabatha Watkins TKO (punches) 2 3:25
Middleweight Pat McCrohan def. Jason Markland TKO (punches) 1 1:11

[13]

Bellator 216[edit]

Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley
Information
DateFebruary 16, 2019
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut
Attendance9,624
Total gate$1,005,708

Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley took place on February 16, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired on DAZN and Sky Sports in the UK live.

Background

The event featured a Quarter-Final round bout in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix between Michael Page and Paul Daley in the main event.[14]

On January 10, 2019 it was reported that a welterweight bout between Erick Silva and Yaroslav Amosov was added to the event.[15]

The card also featured the Bellator MMA debut of former K-1, Pride and UFC fighter Mirko Cro Cop, as he faced Roy Nelson in a rematch.[16] The pair previously fought seven-and-a-half years ago at UFC 137.

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Michael Page def. Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00 [a]
Heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop def. Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Vitaly Minakov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Yaroslav Amosov def. Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Valerie Loureda def. Colby Fletcher TKO (punches) 1 2:55
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Welterweight Demetrios Plaza def. Andrews Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Justin Sumter def. Reginaldo Felix Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:27
Catchweight (165 lb) Kemran Lachinov def. Kastriot Xhema Submission (kneebar) 2 0:53
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune def. Ryan Pokryfky TKO (knee and punches) 1 2:21
Welterweight Vinicius De Jesus def. Rodolpho Barcellos TKO (punches) 1 3:46
Welterweight Jesse Kosakowski def. Rodolfo Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:05
Lightweight Nekruz Mirkhojaev def. Pat Casey Submission (neck crank) 3 1:18

[17]

Bellator 217[edit]

Bellator 217: Gallagher vs. Graham
Information
DateFebruary 23, 2019
Venue3Arena
CityDublin, Ireland
Attendance13,150
Total gate€850,003 (IEP) / $1,228,868 (USD)

Bellator 217: Gallagher vs. Graham took place on February 23, 2019 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The event aired on Paramount Network, DAZN and Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Background

This card marked Bellator's third event held in Ireland.

The event featured a bantamweight bout between James Gallagher and Steven Graham in the main event.[18]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight James Gallagher def. Steven Graham Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:31
Lightweight Myles Price def. Peter Queally Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Kiefer Crosbie def. Daniel Olejniczak Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:09
Featherweight Richie Smullen def. Adam Gustab Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Middleweight Charlie Ward def. Jamie Stephenson KO (punch) 1 0:34
Lightweight Paul Redmond def. Charlie Leary Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Richard Kiely def. Mickael Bucher KO (punch) 1 4:21
Welterweight Walter Gahadza def. Ruben Crawford TKO (head kick and punches) 1 1:59
Flyweight Ryan Curtis def. Luis Gonzales TKO (knee and punches) 1 4:59
Catchweight (148 lbs) Leah McCourt def. Hatice Ozyurt TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00 [a]
Women's Featherweight Olga Rubin def. Iony Razafiarison Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Will Fleury def. Shaun Taylor Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:32
Lightweight Alfie Davis def. Daniele Scatizzi Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Dark bouts)
Lightweight Christopher Duncan def. Samuel Slater TKO (punches) 1 3:52
Featherweight Dylan Logan def. Andrew Murphy Submission (armbar) 1 2:41
Bantamweight George Courtney def. Ian Cleary Submission (guillotine choke) 3 0:54
  1. ^ Ozyurt missed weight and was fined 20% of her purse.

[19]

Bellator 218[edit]

Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2
Information
DateMarch 22, 2019
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,013
Total gate$200,935

Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 took place on March 22, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event was to feature a featherweight main event bout between Emmanuel Sanchez and Ashleigh Grimshaw;[20] However, the promotion announced that March 8 that Georgi Karakhanyan replaced Grimshaw due to undisclosed reasons. The two previous met at Bellator 170 where Sanchez won by a close decision.

A Light Heavyweight bout between Christian Edwards and Roman Huerta was cancelled the day of the weigh-in. Huerta did not weigh in as he was reportedly more than five pounds heavier than Edwards.[21]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky def. Linton Vassell Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def. Gerald Harris Submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:37
Middleweight Norbert Novenyi def. William Lavine Submission (arm-triangle choke) 2 4:05
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Women's Catchweight (130 lb) Deborah Kouzmin def. Ky Bennett Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Johnny Eblen def. Chauncey Foxworth Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight John Macapa def. Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
Middleweight Jordan Newman def. Joseph Holmes Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Vladimir Tokov def. Ryan Walker Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Victoria Leonardo def. Malin Hermansson Submission (armbar) 1 4:49
Postliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Lightweight Nation Gibrick def. Nicholas Page Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:14
Bantamweight Isaiah Gutierrez def. Aaron Vickers Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Lightweight Luis Erives def. Craig Fairley TKO (punches) 2 2:40

[22]

Bellator 219[edit]

Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
Information
DateMarch 29, 2019
VenuePechanga Resort & Casino
CityTemecula, California
Attendance1,167
Total gate$301,471

Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz took place on March 29, 2019 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event was expected to feature a welterweight bout between Andrey Koreshkov and Lorenz Larkin.[23] However, Larkin pulled out on March 1 due to undisclosed reasons.[24] Koreshkov remained on the card facing Michael Jasper.[25]

A lightweight bout between Saad Awad and Brandon Girtz was announced as the new main event.[26]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Brandon Girtz def. Saad Awad Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Daniel Straus def. Shane Kruchten Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:53
Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Michael Jasper Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Joe Schilling def. Keith Berry Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Welterweight Joey Davis def. Marcus Anthony KO (punches) 1 4:21
Light Heavyweight Dalton Rosta def. Cody Vidal Verbal Submission (injury) 1 1:06
Postliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Lightweight Sunni Imhotep def. Eugene Correa KO (punch) 1 0:44
Bantamweight Ricky Furar def. Roman Puga TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
Catchweight (175 lb) John Mercurio def. Johnny Cisneros Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Darren Smith def. Joshua Jones KO (punches) 1 0:34
Women's Featherweight Janay Harding def. Marina Mokhnatkina Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight David Rickels def. A.J. Matthews TKO (punch) 2 3:24
Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def. Dominic Mazzotta Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00

[27]

Bellator 220[edit]

Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch
Information
DateApril 27, 2019
VenueSAP Center
CitySan Jose, California
Attendance12,287
Total gate$1,179,426

Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch took place on April 27, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event aired live on DAZN.

Background

The event featured in the main event a Bellator Welterweight World Championship bout between the champion Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch.[28] The bout served as both a title defense for MacDonald and a quarter-final match in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

The event featured a Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Veta Arteaga.[29]

Results

Fight card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Rory MacDonald (c) vs. Jon Fitch Draw (majority) (46–48, 47–47, 47–47) 5 5:00 [a]
Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c) def. Veta Arteaga TKO (doctor stoppage – forehead cut) 3 1:50 [b]
Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Adam Piccolotti Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Liam McGeary TKO (punches) 3 4:11
Lightweight Gaston Bolanos def. Nathan Stolen KO (punches) 1 2:21
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Welterweight Abraham Vaesau def. Justin Roswell TKO (punches) 1 1:59
Middleweight Jordan Williams def. Diego Herzog TKO (punches) 3 1:21
Catchweight (140 lb) Josh San Diego def. Brandon Laroco Decision (split) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
Featherweight Hyder Amil def. Paradise Vaovasa Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:34
Light Heavyweight Chuck Campbell def. Bruno Casillas KO (knee and punch) 1 1:46
Bantamweight Cass Bell def. Peter Ishiguro KO (knee and punches) 1 3:00
Lightweight Aviv Gozali def. Travis Crain Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:15
Lightweight Brandon Faumui def. Chris Avila Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Matthew Perez def. Justin Tenedora KO (punches) 1 4:52
Postliminary card (Dark)
Catchweight (131 lb) Eric Gunha vs. Jon Adams Draw (majority) (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Tom Ponce De Leon def. Jamario Mulder Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Chris Inocencio def. Boris Novachkov Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Ignacio Ortiz vs. Roger Severson Draw (unanimous) (28–28, 28–28, 28–28) 3 5:00

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Bellator Birmingham[edit]

Bellator Birmingham: Primus vs. Wilde
Information
DateMay 4, 2019
VenueResorts World Arena
CityBirmingham, England
Attendance10,064
Total gate£804,413 (GBP) / $1,042,660 (USD)

Bellator Birmingham: Primus vs. Wilde took place on May 4, 2019 at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.

Background

This is the second event in the Bellator European series.

The event featured a lightweight bout between former champion Brent Primus and Tim Wilde.[31]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Brent Primus def. Tim Wilde Submission (gogoplata) 1 1:20
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def. Falco Neto TKO (upkicks and punches) 1 3:51
Lightweight Pedro Carvalho def. Derek Campos KO (punches) 1 2:03
Welterweight Raymond Daniels def. Wilker Barros KO (punch) 1 4:36
Preliminary card
Featherweight Saul Rogers def. Aiden Lee Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Brian Moore def. Binh Son Le Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–25, 30–25) 3 5:00
Lightweight Kane Mousah def. Mateusz Piskorz Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Lee Chadwick def. James Mulheron Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Yannick Bahati def. Amir Dadović Submission (kimura) 1 3:00
Featherweight Dominique Wooding def. David Khalsa TKO (punches) 1 2:43
Welterweight Jim Wallhead def. Giorgio Pietrini Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–26, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Gavin Hughes def. Mohammad Yahya Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:51
Welterweight Ashley Reece def. Craig Turner Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Dan Cassell def. John Nicholls TKO (punches) 1 3:09
Lightweight Akonne Wanliss def. Samuel Slater TKO (punches) 2 3:55
Bantamweight Raphael Uchegbu def. Lee Percival Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:14
Welterweight Nicolo Solli def. Simon Ridgway TKO (punches) 2 4:32
Lightweight Kieran Lister vs. Constantin Gnusariev Draw (split) (29–28, 27–29, 28–28) 3 5:00

[32]

Bellator 221[edit]

Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull
Information
DateMay 11, 2019
VenueAllstate Arena
CityRosemont, Illinois
Attendance12,936
Total gate$1,283,059

Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull took place on May 11, 2019 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The event was aired exclusively on DAZN.

Background

The event featured a Bellator Lightweight Championship bout between the champion Michael Chandler and current Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Pitbull.[33]

Results

Fight card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Patrício Pitbull def. Michael Chandler (c) TKO (punches) 1 1:01 [a]
Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Michael Page KO (punch) 2 0:35 [b]
Featherweight A. J. McKee def. Pat Curran Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Jake Hager def. T.J Jones Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 2:36
Featherweight Tywan Claxton def. James Bennett TKO (punches) 3 2:09
Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
Bantamweight Robert Fenicle def. Bryan Bautista Submission (heel hook) 1 1:42
Welterweight Khuukhenkhuu Amartuvshin def. Adam Ward Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Christian Rodriguez def. Jose Leon Submission (armbar) 1 4:35
Middleweight Robert Morrow def. James Bochnovic KO (punches) 1 1:18
Welterweight Chris Gonzalez def. Charlie Radtke Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Chris Lencioni def. Adil Benjilany Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:55
Heavyweight Jason Belyew vs. Dave Latoria No Contest (accidental groin kick) 1 N/A
Flyweight Jesse Bazzi def. Joey Diehl Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Josh Streacker def. Scott Writz KO (punches) 2 3:33

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Bellator 222[edit]

Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
Information
DateJune 14, 2019
VenueMadison Square Garden
CityNew York, New York
Attendance13,937
Total gate$1,814,132

Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie took place on June 14, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The event aired exclusively on DAZN.

Background

The event featured a Bellator Welterweight Championship bout between the champion Rory MacDonald and Neiman Gracie. The bout served as both a title defense for MacDonald and a semi-final match in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

The event also featured a light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida and Chael Sonnen, as well as a Bellator Bantamweight Championship bout between current champ Darrion Caldwell and Kyoji Horiguchi. The bout was a rematch from the 2018 meeting between the two that took place at RIZIN 14 on New Year's Eve.

Results

Fight card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Rory MacDonald (c) def. Neiman Gracie Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00 [a]
Light Heavyweight Lyoto Machida def. Chael Sonnen TKO (flying knee and punches) 2 0:22
Catchweight (175 lb) Dillon Danis def. Max Humphrey Submission (armbar) 1 4:28
Bantamweight Patchy Mix def. Ricky Bandejas Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:06
Featherweight Juan Archuleta def. Eduardo Dantas KO (punch) 2 4:59
Bantamweight Kyoji Horiguchi def. Darrion Caldwell (c) Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) 5 5:00 [b]
Preliminary card
Flyweight Brandon Polcare def. Brandon Medina Submission (guillotine choke) 1 4:33
Catchweight (165 lb) Kastriot Xhema def. Whitney Francois TKO (punches) 2 3:17
Featherweight John Beneduce def. Kenny Rivera Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (128 lb) Taylor Turner def. Heather Hardy TKO (punches) 1 3:53
Featherweight Ádám Borics def. Aaron Pico KO (flying knee and punches) 2 3:55
Women's Flyweight Valerie Loureda def. Larkyn Dasch Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (112 lb) Lindsey VanZandt def. Rena Kubota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:04
Catchweight (180 lb) Haim Gozali def. Gustavo Wurlitzer Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:02
Bantamweight Mike Kimbel def. Sebastian Ruiz Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Robson Gracie Jr. def. Oscar Vera Submission (armbar) 1 3:15
Lightweight Marcus Surin def. Nekruz Mirkhojaev Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Phil Hawes def. Michael Wilcox TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00

[35] [36]

Bellator 223[edit]

Bellator London/Bellator 223
Information
DateJune 22, 2019
VenueSSE Arena
CityLondon, England
Attendance11,768
Total gate£853,146 (GBP) $1,087,087 (USD)

Bellator London/Bellator 223 took place on June 22, 2019 at SSE Arena in London, England.

Background

The event marked the third event in Bellator's European series, with the Bellator London portion of the card airing on Channel 5 in the UK, including the five-round middleweight title fight between current champ Gegard Mousasi and Rafael Lovato Jr.

The five fights billed as Bellator 223 will take place on Paramount Network and DAZN, with the headlining bout featuring Paul Daley and Erick Silva in a welterweight contest.

The event featured a Bellator Middleweight World Championship bout between Gegard Mousasi and Rafael Lovato Jr.[37]

Melvin Manhoef returned to action for the first time since 2017 at the event, facing England's Kent Kauppinen.[38]

Results

Bellator London card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Rafael Lovato Jr. def. Gegard Mousasi (c) Decision (majority) (47–47, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00 [a]
Light Heavyweight Melvin Manhoef def. Kent Kauppinen Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Aaron Chalmers def. Fred Freeman Submission (triangle choke) 2 4:05
Bellator 223 card
Welterweight Paul Daley def. Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (140 lb) James Gallagher def. Jeremiah Labiano Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def. Jonathan Bosuku Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Denise Kielholtz def. Bryony Tyrell TKO (punches) 3 2:48
Middleweight Costello van Steenis def. Mike Shipman KO (punches) 2 1:34
Middleweight Charlie Ward def. Justin Moore TKO (punches) 2 3:23
Bellator 223 Preliminary card
Lightweight Charlie Leary def. Chris Bungard Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–25, 30–25) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Kate Jackson def. Lena Ovchynnikova TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 4:20
Catchweight (161 lb) Terry Brazier def. Alessandro Botti Submission (americana) 3 2:17
Featherweight Luke Ord def. Nathan Rose Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 30–25) 3 5:00
Lightweight Alfie Davis def. Jorge Kanella Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Justin Burlinson def. Wendle Lewis TKO (verbal submission due to knee injury) 1 0:09
Welterweight Galore Bofando def. Keith McCabe Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Kevin Fryer def. John Redmond Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Frans Mlambo def. Nathan Greyson Submission (D'Arce choke) 2 4:22
Postliminary card (Dark)
Welterweight Oliver Enkamp def. Walter Gahadza Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:54

[39]

Bellator 224[edit]

Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin
Information
DateJuly 12, 2019
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,008
Total gate$200,896

Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin took place on July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event took place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship between Julia Budd and Olga Rubin.[40]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Featherweight Julia Budd (c) def. Olga Rubin TKO (body kick and punches) 1 2:14 [a]
Catchweight (190 lb) Rafael Carvalho def. Chidi Njokuani Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def. Kristina Williams TKO (punches) 2 4:03
Welterweight Ed Ruth def. Kiichi Kunimoto TKO (knee and punches) 2 3:49
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
Lightweight Nainoa Dung def. Bradley Robison Decision (unanimous) (28–27, 28–27, 28–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Gabriel Varga def. Jamese Taylor TKO (punches) 2 3:23
Catchweight (165 lb) Mike Jackson def. Kiefer Crosbie DQ (illegal knee) 1 1:46
Women's Featherweight Leslie Smith def. Sinead Kavanagh Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Jordan Young def. Joel Bauman Submission (triangle choke) 1 3:20
Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Amanda Bell KO (punches) 1 0:22
Catchweight (190 lb) Will Fleury def. Antonio Jones Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight AJ Agazarm def. Jacob Landin Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:21
Light Heavyweight Christian Edwards def. Justin Vargas TKO (punches and elbows) 1 0:54
Postliminary card (Bellator App and DAZN)
Featherweight Lucas Brennan def. Thomas Lopez Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:02
Women's Flyweight Bruna Ellen def. Elina Kallionidou Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Joseph Holmes def. Kona Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:41

[41]

Bellator 225[edit]

Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2
Information
DateAugust 24, 2019
VenueWebster Bank Arena
CityBridgeport, Connecticut
Attendance6,631
Total gate$648,141

Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 was a mixed martial arts event that took place on August 24, 2019 at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The event took place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

This marked the second major MMA event to take place in Connecticut proper, after CES 56, rather than on tribal or reservation land, and will be overseen by the Connecticut Boxing Commission.

The event featured a heavyweight rematch between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov. The two met earlier in the year at Bellator 215 where the bout ended in a no contest 15 seconds into the bout due to an accidental groin kick.

Vitaly Minakov was originally scheduled to face Javy Ayala on the card. However, the day of the event it was announced that Ayala was pulled from the fight by the Connecticut Boxing Commission due to an undisclosed medical reason; as a result Timothy Johnson moved up from a preliminary bout against Azunna Anyanwu to face Minakov in the co-main event.[42]

Bellator 225 became the first event in the organizational history where every bout ended via stoppage.[43]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov def. Matt Mitrione TKO (knee and punches) 2 1:24
Heavyweight Vitaly Minakov def. Timothy Johnson KO (punches) 1 1:45
Women's Bantamweight Alejandra Lara def. Taylor Turner TKO (punches) 1 3:44
Catchweight (175 lb) Yaroslav Amosov def. David Rickels Submission (D'Arce choke) 2 4:05
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune def. Rudy Schaffroth Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:08
Preliminary card
Lightweight Nick Newell def. Corey Browning Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:15
Catchweight (165 lb) Connor Dixon def. Kastriot Xhema Submission (armbar) 3 2:08
Catchweight (175 lb) Jon Manley def. Thiago Rela Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 4:47
Catchweight (140 lb) Chris Disonell def. Mike Kimbel TKO (punches) 1 4:54
Bantamweight Ricky Bandejas def. Ahmet Kayretli KO (punches) 1 1:21
Middleweight Austin Vanderford def. Joseph Creer TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
Welterweight Sabah Homasi def. Micah Terrill KO (punch) 1 0:17
Catchweight (165 lb) Aviv Gozali def. Eduard Muravitsky Submission (heel hook) 1 0:11
Welterweight Khonry Gracie def. Oscar Vera Submission (armbar) 1 2:50

[44]

Bellator 226[edit]

Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo
Information
DateSeptember 7, 2019
VenueSAP Center
CitySan Jose, California
Attendance13,224
Total gate$1,289,684

Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo took place on September 7, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event took place on DAZN.

Background

The event featured the first four bouts in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.

The event also featured a Bellator Heavyweight Championship bout between the champion Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo.[45]

Results

Fight card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Ryan Bader (c) vs. Cheick Kongo No Contest (accidental eye poke) 1 3:52 [a]
Featherweight Derek Campos def. Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-25, 30-25) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Ádám Borics def. Pat Curran TKO (punches) 2 4:59 [c]
Featherweight Pedro Carvalho def. Sam Sicilia Submission (neck crank) 2 1:56 [d]
Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Tywan Claxton Submission (triangle choke) 2 4:11 [e]
Featherweight Daniel Carey def. Gaston Bolanos Technical Submission (guillotine choke) 1 4:19
Preliminary card (Bellator App)
Featherweight John Teixeira def. Ashleigh Grimshaw TKO (corner stoppage) 2 5:00
Lightweight Adam Piccolotti def. Jacob Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:34
Women's Featherweight Jessica Borga def. Amber Leibrock Submission (armbar) 1 4:45
Bantamweight Cass Bell def. Isaiah Rocha Submission (guillotine choke) 1 1:21
Welterweight Batsumberel Dagvadorj def. James Terry Submission (bulldog choke) 1 2:43
Welterweight Renato Alves def. Abraham Vaesau Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:36
Featherweight Hyder Amil def. Ignacio Ortiz Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Chris Gonzalez def. Luis Vargas Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26. 30-25) 3 5:00
Postliminary card (Bellator App/DAZN)
Middleweight Ivan Batinich def. Daniel Compton Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:33
Catchweight (180 lb) Tyson Miller def. Albert Gonzalez TKO (injury) 1 1:18
Middleweight Alan Benson def. Favian Gutierrez Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (140 lb) Peter Ishiguro def. Elias Anderson Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Daniel Gonzalez def. Jonathan Adams TKO (submission due to strikes) 2 4:56
Middleweight Cornelius Savage def. Evan Gubera Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For the Bellator Heavyweight Championship.
  2. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.
  3. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.
  4. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.
  5. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.

[46]

Bellator Dublin/Bellator 227[edit]

Bellator Dublin/Bellator 227
Information
DateSeptember 27, 2019
Venue3Arena
CityDublin, Ireland
Attendance12,920
Total gate€1,175,379 (EURO) / $1,288,072 (USD)

Bellator Dublin/Bellator 227 took place on September 27, 2019 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The event marked the fourth event in Bellator's European series, with the Bellator Dublin portion of the card airing on Channel 5 in the UK.

Background

The Bellator Dublin main event was original a bantamweight bout between James Gallagher and Cal Ellenor.[47] However, Ellenor pulled out on September 16 due to injury.[48] Gallagher instead fought UFC veteran Roman Salazar.[49]

The fights billed as Bellator 227 took place on Paramount Network and DAZN, with the headlining bout featuring former WEC and UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and Myles Jury.[50]

Brandon Girtz was expected to face Paul Redmond at the event. Redmond pulled out on September 4 due to injury. Girtz was instead to face Bellator newcomer Jon Tuck.[51] The bout was canceled after Girtz pulled out due to injury.[52]

Results

Bellator Dublin card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight James Gallagher def. Roman Salazar Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:35
Women's Strawweight Danni Neilan def. Camila Rivarola Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Michael Page def. Richard Kiely KO (flying knee) 1 2:47
Lightweight Peter Queally def. Ryan Scope TKO (punches) 2 3:07
Bellator 227 card
Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Myles Jury Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Kiefer Crosbie def. Hugo Pereira Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Norbert Novenyi def. Will Fleury Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) 3 5:00
Women's Featherweight Leah McCourt def. Kerry Hughes Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:14
Bantamweight Frans Mlambo def. Dominique Wooding Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-28) 3 5:00
Bellator 227 Preliminary card
Featherweight Richie Smullen def. Sean Tobin Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:43
Lightweight Ryan Roddy def. Patrik Pietilla Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Ilias Bulaid def. Vitalic Maiboroda KO (knee) 1 4:59
Light Heavyweight Karl Moore def. Lee Chadwick Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Philip Mulpeter def. Keith McCabe Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29_28) 3 5:00
Flyweight Jacob Hadley def. Blaine O'Driscoll Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:14
Featherweight Dylan Logan def. Adam Gustab Submission (triangle choke) 2 2:14
Welterweight Constantin Gnusariev def. Ian Coughlan Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Postliminary card
Featherweight Ciaran Clarke def. George Courtney Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:19

[53][54]

Bellator 228[edit]

Bellator 228: Machida vs. Mousasi 2
Information
DateSeptember 28, 2019
VenueThe Forum
CityInglewood, California
Attendance12,268
Total gate$1,190,188

Bellator 228: Machida vs. Mousasi 2 took place on September 28, 2019 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The event will take place on DAZN.

Background

The event was headlined by a rematch between Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi. The pair previously met on February 15, 2014 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 36.[55] Machida won the earlier bout by unanimous decision.

The event also featured a Bellator Featherweight World Championship bout between the champion Patricio Freire and Juan Archuleta, a first round bout in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.[56]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Gegard Mousasi def. Lyoto Machida Decision (split) (29-28, 27-30, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Patrício Pitbull (c) def. Juan Archuleta Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) 5 5:00 [a]
Featherweight A. J. McKee def. Georgi Karakhanyan KO (punches) 1 0:08 [b]
Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Henry Corrales Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [c]
Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Saul Rogers Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00 [d]
Preliminary card
Featherweight AJ Agazarm def. Jonathan Quiroz Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Women's Strawweight Ava Knight def. Shannon Goughary TKO (punch to the body) 3 1:46
Catchweight (165 lb) Antonio McKee def. William Sriyapai TKO (punches) 2 1:17
Catchweight (175 lb) Johnny Cisneros def. Michael Jasper TKO (ankle injury) 2 2:48
Bantamweight Leandro Higo def. Shawn Bunch Submission (guillotine choke) 2 4:34
Featherweight Weber Almeida def. Castle Williams TKO (punches) 2 0:20
Catchweight (133 lb) James Barnes def. David Duran Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:51
Lightweight Joshua Jones def. Dominic Clark Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:39
Postliminary card
Bantamweight Adrian Najera def. Jason Edwards Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:28
Catchweight (130 lb) Benji Gomez def. Jonathan Santa Maria Decision 3 5:00
Middleweight Osman Diaz def. Andre Walker Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:05
Catchweight (165 lb) Ian Butler def. Emilio Williams TKO (punches) 2 0:53
  1. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout for the Bellator Featherweight World Championship.
  2. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.
  3. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.
  4. ^ Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix First Round bout.

[57]

Bellator 229[edit]

Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin
Information
DateOctober 4, 2019
VenuePechanga Resort and Casino
CityTemecula, California
Attendance1,210
Total gate$308,722

Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin took place on October 4, 2019 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event took place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a welterweight bout between former Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov and Lorenz Larkin.[58]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Lorenz Larkin def. Andrey Koreshkov Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Saad Awad Verbal Submission (armbar) 1 1:40
Catchweight (118 lb) Keri Taylor-Melendez def. Mandy Polk Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Tony Johnson def. Joe Schilling KO (punch) 3 2:07
Preliminary card
Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def. Hracho Darpinyan TKO (punches) 1 4:38
Featherweight Salim Mukhidinov def. Adel Altamimi Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 30-26, 30-27) 3 5:00
Postliminary card
Featherweight Jay Jay Wilson def. Jorge Juarez Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:33
Lightweight Kelvin Gentapanan def. Sunni Imhotep Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Jordan Newman def. Riley Miller TKO (punches) 1 4:28
Lightweight Vladimir Tokov def. Brandon Hastings Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Johnny Eblen def. Mauricio Alonso Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Joey Davis def. Jeffrey Peterson KO (flying knee) 1 1:00
Welterweight Derek Anderson def. Guilherme Bomba Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00

[59]

Bellator Milan/Bellator 230[edit]

Bellator Milan/Bellator 230
Information
DateOctober 12, 2019
VenueEx Palalido (Allianz Cloud)
CityMilan, Italy
Attendance4,927
Total gate€398,942 (ITL) / $511,529 (USD)

Bellator Milan/Bellator 230 took place on October 12, 2019 at Ex Palalido (Allianz Cloud) in Milan, Italy.

Background

The event marked the fifth event in Bellator's European series, with the Bellator Milan portion of the card airing on Channel 5 in the UK, including the light heavyweight bout between Alessio Sakara and Canaan Grigsby.

The fights billed as Bellator 230 were shown on Paramount Network and DAZN, with the headlining bout featuring former Bellator Middleweight Champion Rafael Carvalho and Vadim Nemkov.[60]

Bellator Kickboxing was also featured on the card.

Results

Bellator Milan card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Alessio Sakara def. Canaan Grigsby TKO (punches) 1 0:23
Welterweight Stefano Paterno def. Ashley Reece Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-27, 29-27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Melvin Manhoef def. Yannick Bahati TKO (punches) 1 2:29
Lightweight Rafael Macedo def. Kane Mousah Decision (split) (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 3 5:00
Bellator 230 card
Light Heavyweight Vadim Nemkov def. Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:56
Heavyweight Dragos Zubco def. Hesdy Gerges Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Kirill Sidelnikov def. Domingos Barros Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Walter Pugliesi def. Andrea Fusi Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Bellator Milan Preliminary card
Lightweight Nicolo Solli def. Dan Cassell Submission (triangle choke) 1 3:15
Bellator Kickboxing 12 card
Featherweight Gabriel Varga (c) def. Cristian Faustino Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 [a]
Catchweight (158 lb) Chingiz Allazov def. Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Catchweight (132 lb) Luca Cecchetti def. Alex Avogadro TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:09
Featherweight Shan Cangelosi def. Kevin Ross Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Catchweight (174 lb) Yuri Bessmertny def. Guiseppe De Domenico Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Featherweight Enderson Bonat vs. Kebrom Neguse Draw (majority) 3 3:00
Lightweight Taras Hnatchuk def. Giacoma Licheri Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Catchweight (140 lb) Luca Mameli def. Pawel Zymansky Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00

[61]

Bellator 231[edit]

Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2
Information
DateOctober 25, 2019
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut
Attendance7,919
Total gate$857,486

Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 took place on October 25, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event took place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir and Roy Nelson. The two previously met at UFC 130 where Mir won by unanimous decision.[62]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Frank Mir def. Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Karl Albrektsson TKO (punches) 3 3:06
Welterweight Ed Ruth def. Jason Jackson Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Ilara Joanne def. Bec Rawlings Submission (kneebar) 2 3:35
Heavyweight Jake Hager vs. Anthony Garrett No Contest (accidental groin strike) 1 1:56
Preliminary card
Flyweight Phumi Nkuta def. Adrian Haley Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00
Welterweight Connor Dixon def. Orkhan Ismatzade Submission (kimura) 1 0:42
Lightweight Killys Mota def. Mandel Nallo TKO (ankle injury) 3 1:16
Women's Featherweight Jessy Miele def. Talita Nogueira Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Steve Mowry def. Gokhan Saricam Submission (kimura) 2 0:56
Light Heavyweight Dalton Rosta def. Claude Wilcox TKO (punches) 2 4:23
Middleweight Tim Caron def. Lucas Borges Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Jonathan Manley def. Thiago Oliveira Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Women's Atomweight Elise Reed def. Rebecca Bryggman TKO (punches) 1 4:48

[63]

Bellator 232[edit]

Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima 2
Information
DateOctober 26, 2019
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut
Attendance9,624
Total gate$1,192,207

Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima 2 took place on October 26, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired on DAZN.

Background

The event featured the finals of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship between the champion Rory MacDonald and former champion Douglas Lima.[64] The two previously met at Bellator 192 where MacDonald won by unanimous decision to claim the championship.

Vitaly Minakov was expected to face Javy Ayala at the event.[65] Eventually, Minakov pulled out due to visa issues and the bout was cancelled.[66]

A Featherweight bout between Robin van Roosmalen and Cris Lencioni was scheduled for the main card. However, Van Roosmalen missed the featherweight limit by nine pounds and the bout was cancelled. Isaiah Chapman also came in one-quarter pound over the allotted bantamweight limit.[67]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Rory MacDonald (c) Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) 5 5:00 [a]
Catchweight (175 lb) Paul Daley def. Saad Awad TKO (punches) 2 1:30
Catchweight (136.25 lb) Patchy Mix def. Isaiah Chapman Submission (Suloev stretch) 1 3:49
Lightweight Manny Muro def. Nick Newell Decision (split) (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Kevin Ferguson Jr. vs. Craig Campbell No Contest (overturned) 1 0:38 [b]
Preliminary card
Welterweight Ryan Hardy Evans def. Demetrios Plaza Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:03
Lightweight Lance Gibson Jr. def. Dominic Jones TKO (punches) 1 1:58
Lightweight Devin Powell def. Marcus Surin Technical Submission (mounted guillotine choke) 2 5:00
Flyweight Johnny Lopez def. Dan Cormier Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Jornel Lugo def. John Douma Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Flyweight Zarrukh Adashev def. Tevin Dyce TKO (punches) 2 1:39
  1. ^ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Final. For the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
  2. ^ Originally a TKO (punches and elbows) win for Ferguson. Over turned upon review when the elbows were deemed illegal when they landed to the back of Campbell's head.

[68]

Bellator 233[edit]

Bellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis
Information
DateNovember 8, 2019
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,165
Total gate$202,238

Bellator 233: Salter vs. van Steenis took place on November 8, 2019 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a middleweight bout between John Salter and Costello van Steenis.[69]

Jason Perrotta and Robert Gidron missed weight for their respective bouts.

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight John Salter def. Costello van Steenis Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (195 lb) Andrew Kapel def. Muhammed Lawal KO (punches) 1 1:22
Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Leslie Smith Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune def. Zu Anyanwu TKO (punches) 2 1:56
Preliminary card
Light Heavyweight Tyree Fortune def. Chuck Campbell Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (175 lb) Logan Storley def. E. J. Brooks TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00
Light Heavyweight Julius Anglickas def. Jordan Young Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Women's Featherweight Amanda Bell def. Janay Harding TKO (punches) 3 4:44
Welterweight Kyle Crutchmer def. Robert Gidron Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Romero Cotton def. Jason Perrotta Verbal submission (injury) 1 2:16
Light Heavyweight Christian Edwards def. Cesar Bennett KO (head kick) 1 0:16
Light Heavyweight Grant Neal def. Jimmy Lugo Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 29-28, 30-26) 3 5:00
Postliminary card
Lightweight Aaron McKenzie def. Sean Clements Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:31
Featherweight Lucas Brennan def. Jacob Landin Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:38

[70]

Bellator 234[edit]

Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell
Information
DateNovember 14, 2019
VenueMenora Mivtachim Arena
CityTel Aviv, Israel
Attendance10,793
Total gate₪3,626,040 (ILS) / $1,044,291 (USD)

Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell took place on November 14, 2019 at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The event will air on November 15 via tape delay on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event featured a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov and Linton Vassell.[71]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Linton Vassell def. Sergei Kharitonov TKO (punches) 2 3:15
Lightweight Sidney Outlaw def. Roger Huerta Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Aviv Gozali def. Zaka Fatullazade Submission (anaconda choke) 1 0:56
Welterweight Haim Gozali def. Artur Pronin Submission (heel hook) 1 4:12
Middleweight Austin Vanderford def. Grachik Bozinyan Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Women's Featherweight Sinead Kavanagh def. Olga Rubin TKO (punches) 2 4:37
Catchweight (173.4 lb) Robson Gracie Jr. def. Ameer Basheer Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:39
Heavyweight Adam Keresh def. Vladimir Fedin KO (head kick, knee, and punches) 1 3:29
Welterweight Simon Smotritsky def. Illia Hladkii TKO (punches) 1 2:10
Catchweight (158.8 lb) Vuqar Keramov def. Gustavo Wurlitzer KO (punches) 1 1:29
Catchweight (157 lb) Kirill Medvedovsky def. Akhmed Fararzha Submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:46
Bantamweight Raz Bring def. Naziri Daniliuk Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Lightweight Mikail Dulgher def. Ofir Leibel Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Ron Becker def. Artem Kazartsev TKO (punches) 1 2:57
Bantamweight Ben Cohen def. Maksym Tkachuk Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:17
Light Heavyweight Eli Aronov def. Sari Hleihil Decision (split) (30-26, 27-28, 30-26) 3 5:00
Flyweight Itay Lipszyc def. Itzik Vakobov Submission (heel hook) 1 2:52
Catchweight (220 lb) Noam Voldman def. Nisim Rozalis Decision (split) 3 5:00
Featherweight Itay Tratner vs. Elias Mamadov Draw (split) 3 5:00
Welterweight Maslis Tomer def. David Malka TKO 3 1:32

[72]

Bellator London 2[edit]

Bellator London
Information
DateNovember 23, 2019
VenueThe SSE Arena
CityLondon, England
Attendance11,746
Total gate£845,934 (GBP) / $1,086,976 (USD)

Bellator London: MVP vs. Melillo was an event for Bellator MMA that took place on November 23, 2019 at The SSE Arena in London, England.

Background

The event was the sixth event of the Bellator European Series and second of 2019 in London. The event was to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Michael Page and Derek Anderson.[73] However, on November 12, it was announced Anderson had pulled out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury.[74] Page instead fought Gianni Melillo.[75]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Michael Page def. Gianni Melillo KO (punch) 1 1:47
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def. Michael Shipman Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Soren Bak def. Terry Brazier Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Women's Flyweight Denise Kielholtz def. Sabriye Şengül Submission (armericana) 1 0:32
Lightweight Tim Wilde def. Charlie Leary Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Pietro Penini def. Charlie Ward Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Robert Whiteford def. Sam Sicilia KO (punches) 3 4:54
Welterweight Lewis Long def. Walter Gahadza Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:44
Lightweight Chris Bungard def. Benjamin Brander Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:26
Middleweight Kent Kauppinen def. Andy Manzolo Submission (forearm choke) 1 3:53
Catchweight (161 lb) Alfie Davis def. Alessandro Botti Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Kevin Fryer def. George Tokkos Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Aiden Lee def. Damian Frankiewicz Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 1:24
Catchweight (150 lb) Jeremy Petley def. Tommy Mearns Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Harry Hardwick def. Nathan Rose Decision (majority) (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Akonne Wanliss def. Tim Barnett Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) 1 0:56
Welterweight Raphael Uchegbu def. Shane Campbell Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:17
Women's Featherweight Charlotte McIntyre def. Josie Blaber TKO (punches) 2 2:00

[76]

Bellator 235[edit]

Bellator 235: Misech vs. Perez
Information
DateDecember 20, 2019
VenueNeal S. Blaisdell Arena
CityHonolulu, Hawaii
Attendance7,213
Total gate$803,430

Bellator USO Salute to the Troops: Misech vs. Perez was an event for Bellator MMA that took place on December 20, 2019 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event took place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event was expected to feature a heavyweight bout between the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett and UFC veteran Ronny Markes.[77] However, the bout was cancelled after Barnett was pulled due to illness just moments before the fight was scheduled to take place.[78] The originally scheduled bantamweight bout between Toby Miesch and Erik Perez was bumped to the main event.

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (141.4 lb) Toby Misech def. Erik Perez KO (punches) 1 0:54
Catchweight (126.8 lb) Alejandra Lara def. Veta Arteaga Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00
Featherweight Tywan Claxton def. Braydon Akeo Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Joey Davis def. Chris Cisneros TKO (punches) 1 3:55
Preliminary card
Catchweight (180 lb) Hunter Eweld def. Brysen Bolohao Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:42
Middleweight Joseph Creer def. Ty Gwerder Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-26 3 5:00
Bantamweight Cass Bell def. Pierre Daguzan Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00

[79]

Bellator 236[edit]

Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson
Information
DateDecember 21, 2019
VenueNeal S. Blaisdell Arena
CityHonolulu, Hawaii
Attendance8,293
Total gate$973,343

Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson was an event for Bellator MMA that toom place on December 21, 2019 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event streamed on DAZN.

Background

The event featured a Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Kate Jackson.[80]

Neiman Gracie was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto at the event.[81] Gracie pulled out a few days before the event due to injury. Kunimoto instead fought Jason Jackson.[82]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c) def. Kate Jackson Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-44, 50-44) 5 5:00 [a]
Featherweight A.J. McKee def. Derek Campos Submission (armbar) 3 1:08 [b]
Welterweight Jason Jackson def. Kiichi Kunimoto Decision (unanimous) (30-27 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def. Bruna Ellen Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Raufeon Stots def. Cheyden Leialoha Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Zachary Zane def. Nainoa Dung Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Catchweight (142.8 lb) Swayne Lunasco def. Kaylan Gorospe TKO (punches) 3 3:29
Welterweight Benjamin Wilhelm def. Keali'i Kanekoa Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:24
Lightweight Dustin Barca def. Brandon Pieper Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:58
Featherweight Kai Kamaka III def. Spencer Higa Decision (unanimous) (30-27 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Keoni Diggs def. Scotty Hao Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:23
Postliminary card
Flyweight Chas Dunhour def. Nate Yoshimura KO (elbow and punches) 2 2:46

[83]

Bellator 237[edit]

Bellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage
Information
DateDecember 29, 2019
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama, Japan
Attendance26,080
Total gate¥684,363,859 (JPY) / $6,294,448 (USD)

Bellator Japan (also known as Bellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage) was an event for Bellator MMA that took place on December 29, 2019 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN in the United States.

Background

The event was announced by Bellator on October 9, 2019 as the company's debut in Japan. The event marked Bellator's first collaboration with the Japanese Rizin Fighting Federation; the preliminary matches featured Rizin fighters. The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between former Pride FC Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson.[84]

A 160 pound catchweight bout between former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler and former WEC and UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson was expected to take place at the event.[85] It was to have been a rematch from Bellator 165 where Chandler won by split decision over Henderson to remain the lightweight champion.[86] However, Henderson pulled out on December 5 due to injury. Chandler instead faced Sidney Outlaw.[87]

Results

Bellator 237 Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko def. Quinton Jackson TKO (punches)[88][89] 1 2:44
Catchweight (160 lb) Michael Chandler def. Sidney Outlaw KO (punches) 1 2:59
Catchweight (175 lb) Michael Page def. Shinsho Anzai KO (punch) 2 0:23
Catchweight (175 lb) Lorenz Larkin def. Keita Nakamura Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00 [a]
Women's Flyweight Kana Watanabe def. Ilara Joanne TKO (punches) 3 4:39
Lightweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Daron Cruickshank Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:11 [b]
Bellator Prelims Powered by Rizin
RIZIN Lightweight Yusuke Yachi def. Hiroto Uesako KO (soccer kick) 3 4:36
RIZIN Super Atomweight Kanna Asakura def. Jayme Hinshaw Submission (kimura) 3 3:33
RIZIN Strawweight Jarred Brooks def. Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
RIZIN Super Flyweight (Kickboxing) Ren Hiramoto def. Takahiro Ashida TKO (punches) 1 4:49
RIZIN Super Flyweight Makoto Takahashi def. Yusaku Nakamura Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
RIZIN Women's Strawweight Ai Shimizu def. Andy Nguyen Decision (split) 3 5:00
RIZIN Welterweight Jon Tuck def. Ryuichiro Sumimura KO (punch) 1 3:45
RIZIN Heavyweight Shoma Shibisai def. Sergey Shemetov Submission (achilles lock) 1 0:45
  1. ^ Larkin missed weight and was fined 20% of his purse.
  2. ^ Yamauchi missed weight and was fined 20% of his purse.

[90]

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