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2019 in Bellator MMA
GenreSports
Created byBjorn Rebney
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkParamount Network
ReleaseJanuary 26, 2019 –
TBA

2019 is the eleventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. This year will mark the fifth time that Bellator MMA has done monthly shows rather than a seasonal format.

Event list

Bellator 214

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.[1] 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 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 champion Ryan Bader both advanced to the finals.[2]

A featherweight bout between elite prospects Aaron Pico and Henry Corrales was announced for the event on November 7, 2018.[3]

On November 19, 2018, it was announced that Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi would be defending the title against Rafael Lovato Jr. in the co main event.[4] However, Mousasi pulled out on December 19 due to back injury and Lovato was eventually pulled from the card.[5]

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.[6]

Results

Fight card (Paramount Network and DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Ryan Bader def. Fedor Emelianenko KO (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 lbs) Jesse Roberts def. AJ Agazarm Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (137 lbs) 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 lbs) Osman Diaz def. Christopher Reyes TKO (punches) 1 4:15
Lightweight David Pacheco def. Jorge Juarez TKO (punches) 2 3:36
  1. ^ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final for the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.

Bellator Newcastle

Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope
Information
DateFebruary 9, 2019
VenueUtilita Arena
CityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Attendance9,684
Total gate741,296£ (GBP) / $986,316 (USD)

Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope took place on February 9, 2019 at Utilita Arena, formerly Metro Radio 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.[7]

Results

Main 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 Arunus 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

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Bellator 215

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.[9]

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 lbs) 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 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

[10]

Bellator 216

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.[11]

On January 10, 2019 it was reported that a welterweight bout between Erick Silva and Yaroslav Amosov was added to the event.[12]

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.[13] 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 lbs) 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
  1. ^ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final.

[14]

Bellator 217

Bellator 217: Gallagher vs. Graham
Information
DateFebruary 23, 2019
Venue3Arena
CityDublin, Ireland
Attendance13,150
Total gate850,003€ (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.[15]

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
Women's Featherweight Leah McCourt def. Hatice Ozyurt TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00
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 Davies 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

[16]

Bellator 218

Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2
Information
DateMarch 22, 2019
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma

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;[17] 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.[18]

Results

Main 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 lbs) Deborah Kouzmin def. Ky Bennett Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Johnny Eblen def. Chauncy 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

[19]

Bellator 219

Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
Information
DateMarch 29, 2019
VenuePechanga Resort & Casino
CityTemecula, California

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.[20] However, Larkin pulled out on March 1 due to undisclosed reasons.[21] Koreshkov remained on the card facing Michael Jasper.[22]

A lightweight bout between Saad Awad and Brandon Girtz was announced as the new main event.[23]

Results

Main 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 lbs.) 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

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Bellator 220

Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch
Information
DateApril 27, 2019
VenueSAP Center
CitySan Jose, California

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 Championship bout between the champion Rory MacDonald and Jon Fitch.[25] 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 Championship bout between the champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Veta Arteaga.[26]

Results

Fight card
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) 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 lbs.) 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 lbs.) 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
  1. ^ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final for the Bellator Welterweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship.

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Bellator Birmingham

Bellator Birmingham: Primus vs. Wilde
Information
DateMay 4, 2019
VenueResorts World Arena
CityBirmingham, England

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.[28]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Brent Primus def. Tim Wilde Submission (gogoplata) 1 1:20
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def. Falco Neto KO (up-kick 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. Mohammed 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

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Bellator 221

Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull
Information
DateMay 11, 2019
VenueAllstate Arena
CityRosemont, Illinois

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

Background

The event featured a Bellator Lightweight Championship bout between the champion Michael Chandler and current Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Freire.[30]

Results

Main card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Patrício Freire def. Michael Chandler (c) KO (punches) 1 1:01 [a]
Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Michael Page KO (punches) 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 Christopher 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
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
  1. ^ For the Bellator Lightweight Championship.
  2. ^ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final.

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Bellator 222

Bellator 222: Machida vs. Sonnen
Information
DateJune 14, 2019
VenueMadison Square Garden
CityNew York, New York

Bellator 222: Machida vs. Sonnen is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

Background

The event will feature a light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida and Chael Sonnen.

Fight card

Main card (DAZN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Lyoto Machida vs. Chael Sonnen
Welterweight Rory MacDonald (c) vs. Neiman Gracie [a]
Bantamweight Darrion Caldwell (c) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi [b]
Catchweight (175lbs) Dillon Danis vs. Max Humphrey
Women's Flyweight Heather Hardy vs. Taylor Turner
Preliminary card
Bantamweight Ricky Bandejas vs. Patrick Mix
Flyweight Brandon Polcare vs. Brandon Medina
  1. ^ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final for the Bellator Welterweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the Bellator Bantamweight Championship.

[32]

Bellator 223

Bellator 223: Mousasi vs. Lovato
Information
DateJune 22, 2019
VenueSSE Arena
CityLondon, England

Bellator 223: Mousasi vs. Lovato is scheduled to take place on June 22, 2019 at SSE Arena in London, England. The event will take place on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Background

The event will feature a Bellator Middleweight World Championship bout between Gegard Mousasi and Rafael Lovato Jr.[33]

Melvin Manhoef will return to action for the first time since 2017 at the event, facing England's Kent Kauppinen.[34]

Fight card

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Gegard Mousasi (c) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. [a]
Welterweight Paul Daley vs. Erick Silva
Lightweight Aaron Chalmers vs. TBA
Featherweight James Gallagher vs. Jeremiah Labiano
Middleweight Melvin Manhoef vs. Kent Kauppinen
Preliminary card
Lightweight Chris Bungard vs. Charlie Leary
  1. ^ For the Bellator Middleweight Championship.

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Bellator 224

Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin
Information
DateJuly 12, 2019
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma

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

Background

The event will feature a Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship between Julia Budd and Olga Rubin.[36]

Fight card

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Featherweight Julia Budd (c) vs. Olga Rubin [a]
  1. ^ For the Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship.

[37]

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