2019 in Bellator MMA

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2019 in Bellator MMA
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Promotion Bellator 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.

Contents

Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Tournament

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

Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament

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
 
          
 
 
 
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Douglas Lima SUB
 
 
 
Flag of Russia.svg Andrey Koreshkov 5
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Douglas Lima KO
 
 
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Page 2
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Page UD
 
 
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Daley 5
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Douglas Lima UD
 
 
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rory MacDonald (c) 5
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rory MacDonald (c) DRAW
 
 
 
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fitch 5
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rory MacDonald (c) UD
 
 
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Neiman Gracie 5
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Neiman Gracie SUB
 
 
Flag of the United States.svg Ed Ruth 4
 

Bellator 214

Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader
DateJanuary 26, 2019
Venue The Forum
City Inglewood, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight Ryan Bader def. Fedor Emelianenko TKO (punches)10:35 [a]
Featherweight Henry Corrales def. Aaron Pico KO (punches)11:07
Heavyweight Jake Hager def.J.W. KiserSubmission (arm-triangle choke)12:09
Bantamweight Juan Archuleta def.Ricky BandejasDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
FeatherweightAdel Altamimidef.Brandon McMahanSubmission (armbar)11:16
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
WelterweightThor Skanckedef.Jesse MerrittSubmission (north-south choke)14:26
Catchweight (160 lb)Jesse Robertsdef. AJ Agazarm Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
Catchweight (137 lb)Weber Almeidadef.Odan ChinchillaKO (punch)13:04
HeavyweightArt Rivasdef.Sean JohnsonTKO (knees and punches)14:30
FeatherweightJay Jay Wilsondef.Tyler BenekeSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:31
BantamweightRyan Lilleydef.James BarnesKO (head kick)11:03
WelterweightCraig Plaskettdef.Ian ButlerDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightDesmond Torresdef.Steve RamirezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)14:21
Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
Catchweight (190 lb)Osman Diazdef.Christopher ReyesTKO (punches)14:15
LightweightDavid Pachecodef.Jorge JuarezTKO (punches)23:36
  1. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final. For the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.

Bellator Newcastle

Bellator Newcastle: Pitbull vs. Scope
DateFebruary 9, 2019
Venue Utilita Arena Newcastle
City Newcastle 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight Patricky Freire def.Ryan ScopeDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
LightweightCorey Browningdef. Aaron Chalmers Submission (heel hook)30:20
LightweightChris Bungarddef.Terry BrazierSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:06
Middleweight Fabian Edwards def.Lee ChadwickDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
Light HeavyweightArunas Andriuskevicusdef.James MulheronTKO (doctor stoppage)30:42
Welterweight Jim Wallhead def. Abner Lloveras Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightCal Ellenordef.Nathan GreysonSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:49
FeatherweightNathan Rosedef.Ranjett BariaKO (punch)14:59
WelterweightJustin Burlinsondef.Maciej GierszewskiSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:04
BantamweightLuke Westwooddef.Richard KallosTKO (punches)31:32
WelterweightAshley Reecedef.John RossTKO (punches)13:42
MiddleweightTommy Quinndef.Martin HudsonKO (punches)13:02
LightweightKieran Listerdef.Davie McLaughlinKO (punch)11:19
LightweightJoseph Calboutindef.Milad AhadyTKO (punches)13:30
HeavyweightMindaugas Gervedef.Tony MustardTKO (injury)11:46

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    Bellator 215

    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov
    DateFebruary 15, 2019
    Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
    City Uncasville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Heavyweight Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov NC (accidental groin kick)10:15
    Welterweight Logan Storley def.Ion PascuDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26)35:00
    Bantamweight Eduardo Dantas def.Toby MisechDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
    BantamweightJohn Doumadef.Mike KimbelSubmission (triangle choke)12:51
    Catchweight (175 lb) Austin Vanderford def.Cody JonesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)14:49
    Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
    WelterweightBilly Goffdef.Ryan HardyDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
    Flyweight Zarrukh Adashev def.Ron AranaDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
    FeatherweightMatt Probindef.Ali ZebianDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
    FeatherweightPete Rogers Jr.def.Jason RineTKO (punches)20:50
    HeavyweightSteve Mowrydef.Darion AbbeySubmission (kimura)11:27
    Women's Featherweight Amanda Bell def. Amber Leibrock TKO (punches)13:52
    Women's AtomweightLindsey VanZandtdef.Tabatha WatkinsTKO (punches)23:25
    MiddleweightPat McCrohandef.Jason MarklandTKO (punches)11:11

      [13]

      Bellator 216

      Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley
      DateFebruary 16, 2019
      Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
      City Uncasville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Welterweight Michael Page def. Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 48–47)55:00 [a]
      Heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop def. Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Vitaly Minakov Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Welterweight Yaroslav Amosov def. Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Women's Flyweight Valerie Loureda def.Colby FletcherTKO (punches)12:55
      Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
      WelterweightDemetrios Plazadef.Andrews RodriguezDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
      MiddleweightJustin Sumterdef.Reginaldo FelixSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:27
      Catchweight (165 lb)Kemran Lachinovdef.Kastriot XhemaSubmission (kneebar)20:53
      HeavyweightTyrell Fortunedef.Ryan PokryfkyTKO (knee and punches)12:21
      WelterweightVinicius De Jesusdef.Rodolpho BarcellosTKO (punches)13:46
      WelterweightJesse Kosakowskidef.Rodolfo RochaSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:05
      LightweightNekruz Mirkhojaevdef.Pat CaseySubmission (neck crank)31:18
      1. Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final.

      [17]

      Bellator 217

      Bellator 217: Gallagher vs. Graham
      DateFebruary 23, 2019
      Venue 3Arena
      City Dublin, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      BantamweightJames Gallagherdef.Steven GrahamSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:31
      LightweightMyles Pricedef. Peter Queally Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      WelterweightKiefer Crosbiedef.Daniel OlejniczakSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:09
      FeatherweightRichie Smullendef.Adam GustabDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
      Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
      Middleweight Charlie Ward def.Jamie StephensonKO (punch)10:34
      LightweightPaul Redmonddef.Charlie LearyDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      WelterweightRichard Kielydef.Mickael BucherKO (punch)14:21
      WelterweightWalter Gahadzadef.Ruben CrawfordTKO (head kick and punches)11:59
      FlyweightRyan Curtisdef.Luis GonzalesTKO (knee and punches)14:59
      Catchweight (148 lbs) Leah McCourt def. Hatice Ozyurt TKO (doctor stoppage)15:00 [a]
      Women's Featherweight Olga Rubin def.Iony RazafiarisonDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      MiddleweightWill Fleurydef.Shaun TaylorSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:32
      LightweightAlfie Davisdef.Daniele ScatizziDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Preliminary card (Dark bouts)
      LightweightChristopher Duncandef.Samuel SlaterTKO (punches)13:52
      FeatherweightDylan Logandef.Andrew MurphySubmission (armbar)12:41
      BantamweightGeorge Courtneydef.Ian ClearySubmission (guillotine choke)30:54
      1. Ozyurt missed weight and was fined 20% of her purse.

      [19]

      Bellator 218

      Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2
      DateMarch 22, 2019
      Venue WinStar World Casino
      City Thackerville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky def. Linton Vassell Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
      Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def. Gerald Harris Submission (guillotine choke)20:37
      MiddleweightNorbert Novenyidef.William LavineSubmission (arm-triangle choke)24:05
      Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
      Women's Catchweight (130 lb)Deborah Kouzmindef.Ky BennettDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
      Middleweight Johnny Eblen def.Chauncey FoxworthDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
      Featherweight John Macapa def. Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–27, 30–26)35:00
      MiddleweightJordan Newmandef.Joseph HolmesDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      LightweightVladimir Tokovdef.Ryan WalkerDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
      Women's Flyweight Victoria Leonardo def.Malin HermanssonSubmission (armbar)14:49
      Postliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
      LightweightNation Gibrickdef.Nicholas PageSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:14
      BantamweightIsaiah Gutierrezdef.Aaron VickersDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26)35:00
      LightweightLuis Erivesdef.Craig FairleyTKO (punches)22:40

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        Bellator 219

        Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
        DateMarch 29, 2019
        Venue Pechanga Resort & Casino
        City Temecula, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Lightweight Brandon Girtz def. Saad Awad Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
        Lightweight Daniel Straus def.Shane KruchtenSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:53
        Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def.Michael JasperDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
        Middleweight Joe Schilling def. Keith Berry Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26)35:00
        Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
        Welterweight Joey Davis def.Marcus AnthonyKO (punches)14:21
        Light HeavyweightDalton Rostadef.Cody VidalVerbal Submission (injury)11:06
        Postliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
        LightweightSunni Imhotepdef.Eugene CorreaKO (punch)10:44
        BantamweightRicky Furardef.Roman PugaTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
        Catchweight (175 lb)John Mercuriodef. Johnny Cisneros Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
        LightweightDarren Smithdef.Joshua JonesKO (punches)10:34
        Women's Featherweight Janay Harding def. Marina Mokhnatkina Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–28)35:00
        Welterweight David Rickels def. A.J. Matthews TKO (punch)23:24
        Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def.Dominic MazzottaDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27)35:00

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          Bellator 220

          Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch
          DateApril 27, 2019
          Venue SAP Center
          City San 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Welterweight Rory MacDonald (c)vs. Jon Fitch Draw (majority) (46–48, 47–47, 47–47)55:00 [a]
          Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c)def.Veta ArteagaTKO (doctor stoppage – forehead cut)31:50 [b]
          Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Adam Piccolotti Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
          Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Liam McGeary TKO (punches)34:11
          LightweightGaston Bolanosdef.Nathan StolenKO (punches)12:21
          Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
          WelterweightAbraham Vaesaudef.Justin RoswellTKO (punches)11:59
          Middleweight Jordan Williams def.Diego HerzogTKO (punches)31:21
          Catchweight (140 lb)Josh San Diegodef.Brandon LarocoDecision (split) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)35:00
          FeatherweightHyder Amildef.Paradise VaovasaSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:34
          Light HeavyweightChuck Campbelldef.Bruno CasillasKO (knee and punch)11:46
          BantamweightCass Belldef.Peter IshiguroKO (knee and punches)13:00
          LightweightAviv Gozalidef.Travis CrainSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:15
          LightweightBrandon Faumuidef.Chris AvilaDecision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
          FlyweightMatthew Perezdef.Justin TenedoraKO (punches)14:52
          Postliminary card (Dark)
          Catchweight (131 lb)Eric Gunhavs.Jon AdamsDraw (majority) (29–27, 28–28, 28–28)35:00
          WelterweightTom Ponce De Leondef.Jamario MulderDecision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 30–27)35:00
          FeatherweightChris Inocenciodef.Boris NovachkovDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
          FeatherweightIgnacio Ortizvs.Roger SeversonDraw (unanimous) (28–28, 28–28, 28–28)35:00
          1. Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
          2. For the Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship.

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          Bellator Birmingham

          Bellator Birmingham: Primus vs. Wilde
          DateMay 4, 2019
          Venue Resorts World Arena
          City Birmingham, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Lightweight Brent Primus def.Tim WildeSubmission (gogoplata)11:20
          Middleweight Fabian Edwards def.Falco NetoTKO (upkicks and punches)13:51
          Lightweight Pedro Carvalho def. Derek Campos KO (punches)12:03
          Welterweight Raymond Daniels def.Wilker BarrosKO (punch)14:36
          Preliminary card
          FeatherweightSaul Rogersdef.Aiden LeeDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
          BantamweightBrian Mooredef.Binh Son LeDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–25, 30–25)35:00
          LightweightKane Mousahdef.Mateusz PiskorzDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
          Light HeavyweightLee Chadwickdef.James MulheronDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
          Light HeavyweightYannick Bahatidef.Amir DadovićSubmission (kimura)13:00
          FeatherweightDominique Woodingdef.David KhalsaTKO (punches)12:43
          Welterweight Jim Wallhead def.Giorgio PietriniDecision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–26, 30–27)35:00
          LightweightGavin Hughesdef.Mohammad YahyaSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:51
          WelterweightAshley Reecedef.Craig TurnerDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
          LightweightDan Casselldef.John NichollsTKO (punches)13:09
          LightweightAkonne Wanlissdef.Samuel SlaterTKO (punches)23:55
          BantamweightRaphael Uchegbudef.Lee PercivalSubmission (triangle choke)12:14
          WelterweightNicolo Sollidef.Simon RidgwayTKO (punches)24:32
          LightweightKieran Listervs.Constantin GnusarievDraw (split) (29–28, 27–29, 28–28)35:00

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            Bellator 221

            Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull
            DateMay 11, 2019
            Venue Allstate Arena
            City Rosemont, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Lightweight Patrício Pitbull def. Michael Chandler (c)TKO (punches)11:01 [a]
            Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Michael Page KO (punch)20:35 [b]
            Featherweight A. J. McKee def. Pat Curran Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)35:00
            Heavyweight Jake Hager def.T.J JonesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)12:36
            Featherweight Tywan Claxton def.James BennettTKO (punches)32:09
            Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
            BantamweightRobert Fenicledef.Bryan BautistaSubmission (heel hook)11:42
            WelterweightKhuukhenkhuu Amartuvshindef.Adam WardDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            FlyweightChristian Rodriguezdef.Jose LeonSubmission (armbar)14:35
            MiddleweightRobert Morrowdef.James BochnovicKO (punches)11:18
            Welterweight Chris Gonzalez def.Charlie RadtkeDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            FeatherweightChris Lencionidef.Adil BenjilanySubmission (triangle choke)14:55
            HeavyweightJason Belyewvs.Dave LatoriaNo Contest (accidental groin kick)1N/A
            FlyweightJesse Bazzidef.Joey DiehlDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            WelterweightJosh Streackerdef.Scott WritzKO (punches)23:33
            1. For the Bellator Lightweight World Championship.
            2. Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final.

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            Bellator 222

            Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
            DateJune 14, 2019
            Venue Madison Square Garden
            City New 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Welterweight Rory MacDonald (c)def. Neiman Gracie Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47)55:00 [a]
            Light Heavyweight Lyoto Machida def. Chael Sonnen TKO (flying knee and punches)20:22
            Catchweight (175 lb) Dillon Danis def.Max HumphreySubmission (armbar)14:28
            Bantamweight Patchy Mix def.Ricky BandejasSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:06
            Featherweight Juan Archuleta def. Eduardo Dantas KO (punch)24:59
            Bantamweight Kyoji Horiguchi def. Darrion Caldwell (c)Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–46, 49–46)55:00 [b]
            Preliminary card
            FlyweightBrandon Polcaredef.Brandon MedinaSubmission (guillotine choke)14:33
            Catchweight (165 lb)Kastriot Xhemadef.Whitney FrancoisTKO (punches)23:17
            FeatherweightJohn Beneducedef.Kenny RiveraDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            Catchweight (128 lb)Taylor Turnerdef. Heather Hardy TKO (punches)13:53
            Featherweight Ádám Borics def. Aaron Pico KO (flying knee and punches)23:55
            Women's Flyweight Valerie Loureda def.Larkyn DaschDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            Catchweight (112 lb) Lindsey VanZandt def. Rena Kubota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)14:04
            Catchweight (180 lb) Haim Gozali def.Gustavo WurlitzerSubmission (triangle choke)14:02
            BantamweightMike Kimbeldef.Sebastian RuizDecision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            WelterweightRobson Gracie Jr.def.Oscar VeraSubmission (armbar)13:15
            LightweightMarcus Surindef.Nekruz MirkhojaevDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
            Middleweight Phil Hawes def.Michael WilcoxTKO (doctor stoppage)15:00
            1. Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
            2. For the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.

            [35] [36]

            Bellator 223

            Bellator London/Bellator 223
            DateJune 22, 2019
            Venue SSE Arena
            City London, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Middleweight Rafael Lovato Jr. def. Gegard Mousasi (c)Decision (majority) (47–47, 48–47, 48–47)55:00 [a]
            Light Heavyweight Melvin Manhoef def.Kent KauppinenDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            Catchweight (160 lb) Aaron Chalmers def.Fred FreemanSubmission (triangle choke)24:05
            Bellator 223 card
            Welterweight Paul Daley def. Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
            Catchweight (140 lb)James Gallagherdef.Jeremiah LabianoDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            Middleweight Fabian Edwards def.Jonathan BosukuDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            Women's Flyweight Denise Kielholtz def.Bryony TyrellTKO (punches)32:48
            MiddleweightCostello van Steenisdef.Mike ShipmanKO (punches)21:34
            Middleweight Charlie Ward def.Justin MooreTKO (punches)23:23
            Bellator 223 Preliminary card
            LightweightCharlie Learydef.Chris BungardDecision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–25, 30–25)35:00
            Women's Flyweight Kate Jackson def. Lena Ovchynnikova TKO (doctor stoppage)14:20
            Catchweight (161 lb)Terry Brazierdef.Alessandro BottiSubmission (americana)32:17
            FeatherweightLuke Orddef.Nathan RoseDecision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 30–25)35:00
            LightweightAlfie Davisdef.Jorge KanellaDecision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
            WelterweightJustin Burlinsondef.Wendle LewisTKO (verbal submission due to knee injury)10:09
            WelterweightGalore Bofandodef.Keith McCabeDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            MiddleweightKevin Fryerdef.John RedmondDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
            BantamweightFrans Mlambodef.Nathan GreysonSubmission (D'Arce choke)24:22
            Postliminary card (Dark)
            Welterweight Oliver Enkamp def.Walter GahadzaSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:54
            1. For the Bellator Middleweight World Championship.

            [39]

            Bellator 224

            Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin
            DateJuly 12, 2019
            Venue WinStar World Casino
            City Thackerville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Women's Featherweight Julia Budd (c)def. Olga Rubin TKO (body kick and punches)12:14 [a]
            Catchweight (190 lb) Rafael Carvalho def. Chidi Njokuani Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def.Kristina WilliamsTKO (punches)24:03
            Welterweight Ed Ruth def. Kiichi Kunimoto TKO (knee and punches)23:49
            Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator App)
            LightweightNainoa Dungdef.Bradley RobisonDecision (unanimous) (28–27, 28–27, 28–27)35:00
            Featherweight Gabriel Varga def.Jamese TaylorTKO (punches)23:23
            Catchweight (165 lb)Mike Jacksondef.Kiefer CrosbieDQ (illegal knee)11:46
            Women's Featherweight Leslie Smith def. Sinead Kavanagh Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            Light HeavyweightJordan Youngdef.Joel BaumanSubmission (triangle choke)13:20
            Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Amanda Bell KO (punches)10:22
            Catchweight (190 lb)Will Fleurydef.Antonio JonesDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
            Lightweight AJ Agazarm def.Jacob LandinSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:21
            Light HeavyweightChristian Edwardsdef.Justin VargasTKO (punches and elbows)10:54
            Postliminary card (Bellator App and DAZN)
            Featherweight Lucas Brennan def.Thomas LopezSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:02
            Women's FlyweightBruna Ellendef. Elina Kallionidou Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
            WelterweightJoseph Holmesdef.Kona OliveiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:41
            1. For the Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship.

            [41]

            Bellator 225

            Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2
            DateAugust 24, 2019
            Venue Webster Bank Arena
            City Bridgeport, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov def. Matt Mitrione TKO (knee and punches)21:24
            Heavyweight Vitaly Minakov def. Timothy Johnson KO (punches)11:45
            Women's Bantamweight Alejandra Lara def.Taylor TurnerTKO (punches)13:44
            Catchweight (175 lb) Yaroslav Amosov def. David Rickels Submission (D'Arce choke)24:05
            HeavyweightTyrell Fortunedef.Rudy SchaffrothSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:08
            Preliminary card
            Lightweight Nick Newell def.Corey BrowningSubmission (arm-triangle choke)13:15
            Catchweight (165 lb)Connor Dixondef.Kastriot XhemaSubmission (armbar)32:08
            Catchweight (175 lb)Jon Manleydef.Thiago RelaSubmission (rear-naked choke)34:47
            Catchweight (140 lb)Chris Disonelldef.Mike KimbelTKO (punches)14:54
            BantamweightRicky Bandejasdef.Ahmet KayretliKO (punches)11:21
            Middleweight Austin Vanderford def.Joseph CreerTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
            Welterweight Sabah Homasi def.Micah TerrillKO (punch)10:17
            Catchweight (165 lb)Aviv Gozalidef.Eduard MuravitskySubmission (heel hook)10:11
            WelterweightKhonry Graciedef.Oscar VeraSubmission (armbar)12:50

              [44]

              Bellator 226

              Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo
              DateSeptember 7, 2019
              Venue SAP Center
              City San 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Heavyweight Ryan Bader (c)vs. Cheick Kongo No Contest (accidental eye poke)13:52 [a]
              Featherweight Derek Campos def. Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)35:00 [b]
              Featherweight Ádám Borics def. Pat Curran TKO (punches)24:59 [c]
              Featherweight Pedro Carvalho def. Sam Sicilia Submission (neck crank)21:56 [d]
              Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Tywan Claxton Submission (triangle choke)24:11 [e]
              FeatherweightDaniel Careydef.Gaston BolanosTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)14:19
              Preliminary card (Bellator App)
              Featherweight John Teixeira def.Ashleigh GrimshawTKO (corner stoppage)25:00
              Lightweight Adam Piccolotti def.Jacob SmithSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:34
              Women's FeatherweightJessica Borgadef. Amber Leibrock Submission (armbar)14:45
              BantamweightCass Belldef.Isaiah RochaSubmission (guillotine choke)11:21
              WelterweightBatsumberel Dagvadorjdef. James Terry Submission (bulldog choke)12:43
              WelterweightRenato Alvesdef.Abraham VaesauSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:36
              FeatherweightHyder Amildef.Ignacio OrtizDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
              Lightweight Chris Gonzalez def.Luis VargasDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26. 30-25)35:00
              Postliminary card (Bellator App/DAZN)
              MiddleweightIvan Batinichdef.Daniel ComptonSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:33
              Catchweight (180 lb)Tyson Millerdef.Albert GonzalezTKO (injury)11:18
              MiddleweightAlan Bensondef.Favian GutierrezDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
              Catchweight (140 lb)Peter Ishigurodef.Elias AndersonDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
              FlyweightDaniel Gonzalezdef.Jonathan AdamsTKO (submission due to strikes)24:56
              MiddleweightCornelius Savagedef.Evan GuberaDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
              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

              Bellator Dublin/Bellator 227
              DateSeptember 27, 2019
              Venue 3Arena
              City Dublin, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              FeatherweightJames Gallagherdef. Roman Salazar Submission (guillotine choke)10:35
              Women's StrawweightDanni Neilandef.Camila RivarolaDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
              Welterweight Michael Page def.Richard KielyKO (flying knee)12:47
              Lightweight Peter Queally def.Ryan ScopeTKO (punches)23:07
              Bellator 227 card
              Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Myles Jury Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
              Catchweight (160 lb)Kiefer Crosbiedef.Hugo PereiraDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
              MiddleweightNorbert Novenyidef.Will FleuryDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)35:00
              Women's Featherweight Leah McCourt def.Kerry HughesTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)12:14
              BantamweightFrans Mlambodef.Dominique WoodingDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-28)35:00
              Bellator 227 Preliminary card
              FeatherweightRichie Smullendef.Sean TobinTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)12:43
              LightweightRyan Roddydef.Patrik PietillaDecision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)35:00
              Featherweight Ilias Bulaid def.Vitalic MaiborodaKO (knee)14:59
              Light Heavyweight Karl Moore def.Lee ChadwickDecision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
              WelterweightPhilip Mulpeterdef.Keith McCabeDecision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29_28)35:00
              FlyweightJacob Hadleydef.Blaine O'DriscollSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:14
              FeatherweightDylan Logandef.Adam GustabSubmission (triangle choke)22:14
              WelterweightConstantin Gnusarievdef.Ian CoughlanDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
              Postliminary card
              FeatherweightCiaran Clarkedef.George CourtneySubmission (rear-naked choke)32:19

                [53] [54]

                Bellator 228

                Bellator 228: Machida vs. Mousasi 2
                DateSeptember 28, 2019
                Venue The Forum
                City Inglewood, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                Middleweight Gegard Mousasi def. Lyoto Machida Decision (split) (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)35:00
                Featherweight Patrício Pitbull (c)def. Juan Archuleta Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)55:00 [a]
                Featherweight A. J. McKee def. Georgi Karakhanyan KO (punches)10:08 [b]
                Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Henry Corrales Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 [c]
                Featherweight Daniel Weichel def.Saul RogersDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)35:00 [d]
                Preliminary card
                Featherweight AJ Agazarm def.Jonathan QuirozDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                Women's Strawweight Ava Knight def.Shannon GougharyTKO (punch to the body)31:46
                Catchweight (165 lb)Antonio McKeedef.William SriyapaiTKO (punches)21:17
                Catchweight (175 lb) Johnny Cisneros def.Michael JasperTKO (ankle injury)22:48
                Bantamweight Leandro Higo def. Shawn Bunch Submission (guillotine choke)24:34
                FeatherweightWeber Almeidadef.Castle WilliamsTKO (punches)20:20
                Catchweight (133 lb)James Barnesdef.David DuranSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:51
                LightweightJoshua Jonesdef.Dominic ClarkSubmission (guillotine choke)12:39
                Postliminary card
                BantamweightAdrian Najeradef.Jason EdwardsSubmission (rear-naked choke)32:28
                Catchweight (130 lb)Benji Gomezdef.Jonathan Santa MariaDecision35:00
                MiddleweightOsman Diazdef.Andre WalkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:05
                Catchweight (165 lb)Ian Butlerdef.Emilio WilliamsTKO (punches)20:53
                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

                Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin
                DateOctober 4, 2019
                Venue Pechanga Resort and Casino
                City Temecula, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                Welterweight Lorenz Larkin def. Andrey Koreshkov Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                Lightweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Saad Awad Verbal Submission (armbar)11:40
                Catchweight (118 lb)Keri Taylor-Melendezdef.Mandy PolkDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                MiddleweightTony Johnsondef. Joe Schilling KO (punch)32:07
                Preliminary card
                Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def.Hracho DarpinyanTKO (punches)14:38
                FeatherweightSalim Mukhidinovdef.Adel AltamimiDecision (unanimous) (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)35:00
                Postliminary card
                FeatherweightJay Jay Wilsondef.Jorge JuarezSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:33
                LightweightKelvin Gentapanandef.Sunni ImhotepDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
                MiddleweightJordan Newmandef.Riley MillerTKO (punches)14:28
                LightweightVladimir Tokovdef.Brandon HastingsDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                Middleweight Johnny Eblen def.Mauricio AlonsoDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                Welterweight Joey Davis def.Jeffrey PetersonKO (flying knee)11:00
                Welterweight Derek Anderson def.Guilherme BombaDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00

                  [59]

                  Bellator Milan/Bellator 230

                  Bellator Milan/Bellator 230
                  DateOctober 12, 2019
                  Venue Ex Palalido (Allianz Cloud)
                  City Milan, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                  Light Heavyweight Alessio Sakara def.Canaan GrigsbyTKO (punches)10:23
                  WelterweightStefano Paternodef.Ashley ReeceDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)35:00
                  Light Heavyweight Melvin Manhoef def.Yannick BahatiTKO (punches)12:29
                  LightweightRafael Macedodef.Kane MousahDecision (split) (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)35:00
                  Bellator 230 card
                  Light Heavyweight Vadim Nemkov def. Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke)23:56
                  HeavyweightDragos Zubcodef. Hesdy Gerges Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                  Heavyweight Kirill Sidelnikov def.Domingos BarrosDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                  WelterweightWalter Pugliesidef.Andrea FusiDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                  Bellator Milan Preliminary card
                  LightweightNicolo Sollidef.Dan CassellSubmission (triangle choke)13:15
                  Bellator Kickboxing 12 card
                  Featherweight Gabriel Varga (c)def.Cristian FaustinoDecision (unanimous)53:00 [a]
                  Catchweight (158 lb) Chingiz Allazov def. Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee Decision (unanimous)33:00
                  Catchweight (132 lb)Luca Cecchettidef.Alex AvogadroTKO (doctor stoppage)12:09
                  FeatherweightShan Cangelosidef. Kevin Ross Decision (unanimous)33:00
                  Catchweight (174 lb)Yuri Bessmertnydef.Guiseppe De DomenicoDecision (unanimous)33:00
                  FeatherweightEnderson Bonatvs.Kebrom NeguseDraw (majority)33:00
                  LightweightTaras Hnatchukdef.Giacoma LicheriDecision (unanimous)33:00
                  Catchweight (140 lb)Luca Mamelidef.Pawel ZymanskyDecision (unanimous)33:00
                  1. For the Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight Championship.

                  [61]

                  Bellator 231

                  Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2
                  DateOctober 25, 2019
                  Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
                  City Uncasville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                  Heavyweight Frank Mir def. Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                  Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Karl Albrektsson TKO (punches)33:06
                  Welterweight Ed Ruth def. Jason Jackson Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
                  Women's FlyweightIlara Joannedef. Bec Rawlings Submission (kneebar)23:35
                  Heavyweight Jake Hager vs.Anthony GarrettNo Contest (accidental groin strike)11:56
                  Preliminary card
                  FlyweightPhumi Nkutadef.Adrian HaleyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00
                  WelterweightConnor Dixondef.Orkhan IsmatzadeSubmission (kimura)10:42
                  LightweightKillys Motadef.Mandel NalloTKO (ankle injury)31:16
                  Women's Featherweight Jessy Miele def. Talita Nogueira Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
                  HeavyweightSteve Mowrydef.Gokhan SaricamSubmission (kimura)20:56
                  Light HeavyweightDalton Rostadef.Claude WilcoxTKO (punches)24:23
                  MiddleweightTim Carondef.Lucas BorgesDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                  WelterweightJonathan Manleydef.Thiago OliveiraDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                  Women's Atomweight Elise Reed def.Rebecca BryggmanTKO (punches)14:48

                    [63]

                    Bellator 232

                    Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima 2
                    DateOctober 26, 2019
                    Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
                    City Uncasville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                    Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Rory MacDonald (c)Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)55:00 [a]
                    Catchweight (175 lb) Paul Daley def. Saad Awad TKO (punches)21:30
                    Catchweight (136.25 lb) Patchy Mix def.Isaiah ChapmanSubmission (Suloev stretch)13:49
                    LightweightManny Murodef. Nick Newell Decision (split) (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)35:00
                    Catchweight (160 lb)Kevin Ferguson Jr.vs.Craig CampbellNo Contest (overturned)10:38 [b]
                    Preliminary card
                    WelterweightRyan Hardy Evansdef.Demetrios PlazaSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:03
                    LightweightLance Gibson Jr.def.Dominic JonesTKO (punches)11:58
                    Lightweight Devin Powell def.Marcus SurinTechnical Submission (mounted guillotine choke)25:00
                    FlyweightJohnny Lopezdef.Dan CormierDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                    BantamweightJornel Lugodef.John DoumaDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                    Flyweight Zarrukh Adashev def.Tevin DyceTKO (punches)21:39
                    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

                    Bellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis
                    DateNovember 8, 2019
                    Venue WinStar World Casino
                    City Thackerville, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                    Middleweight John Salter def.Costello van SteenisDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                    Catchweight (195 lb)Andrew Kapeldef. Muhammed Lawal KO (punches)11:22
                    Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Leslie Smith Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                    HeavyweightTyrell Fortunedef.Zu AnyanwuTKO (punches)21:56
                    Preliminary card
                    Light HeavyweightTyree Fortunedef.Chuck CampbellDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
                    Catchweight (175 lb) Logan Storley def. E. J. Brooks TKO (doctor stoppage)15:00
                    Light Heavyweight Julius Anglickas def.Jordan YoungDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                    Women's Featherweight Amanda Bell def. Janay Harding TKO (punches)34:44
                    Welterweight Kyle Crutchmer def.Robert GidronDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                    MiddleweightRomero Cottondef.Jason PerrottaVerbal submission (injury)12:16
                    Light HeavyweightChristian Edwardsdef.Cesar BennettKO (head kick)10:16
                    Light HeavyweightGrant Nealdef.Jimmy LugoDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 29-28, 30-26)35:00
                    Postliminary card
                    LightweightAaron McKenziedef.Sean ClementsSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:31
                    Featherweight Lucas Brennan def.Jacob LandinSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:38

                      [70]

                      Bellator 234

                      Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell
                      DateNovember 14, 2019
                      Venue Menora Mivtachim Arena
                      City Tel 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                      Heavyweight Linton Vassell def. Sergei Kharitonov TKO (punches)23:15
                      Lightweight Sidney Outlaw def. Roger Huerta Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
                      LightweightAviv Gozalidef.Zaka FatullazadeSubmission (anaconda choke)10:56
                      Welterweight Haim Gozali def.Artur ProninSubmission (heel hook)14:12
                      Middleweight Austin Vanderford def.Grachik BozinyanDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                      Preliminary card
                      Women's Featherweight Sinead Kavanagh def. Olga Rubin TKO (punches)24:37
                      Catchweight (173.4 lb)Robson Gracie Jr.def.Ameer BasheerSubmission (triangle choke)14:39
                      HeavyweightAdam Kereshdef.Vladimir FedinKO (head kick, knee, and punches)13:29
                      WelterweightSimon Smotritskydef.Illia HladkiiTKO (punches)12:10
                      Catchweight (158.8 lb)Vuqar Keramovdef.Gustavo WurlitzerKO (punches)11:29
                      Catchweight (157 lb)Kirill Medvedovskydef.Akhmed FararzhaSubmission (guillotine choke)20:46
                      BantamweightRaz Bringdef.Naziri DaniliukDecision (unanimous)35:00
                      LightweightMikail Dulgherdef.Ofir LeibelDecision (unanimous)35:00
                      BantamweightRon Beckerdef.Artem KazartsevTKO (punches)12:57
                      BantamweightBen Cohendef.Maksym TkachukSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:17
                      Light HeavyweightEli Aronovdef.Sari HleihilDecision (split) (30-26, 27-28, 30-26)35:00
                      FlyweightItay Lipszycdef.Itzik VakobovSubmission (heel hook)12:52
                      Catchweight (220 lb)Noam Voldmandef.Nisim RozalisDecision (split)35:00
                      FeatherweightItay Tratnervs.Elias MamadovDraw (split)35:00
                      WelterweightMaslis Tomerdef.David MalkaTKO31:32

                        [72]

                        Bellator London 2

                        Bellator London
                        DateNovember 23, 2019
                        Venue The SSE Arena
                        City London, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                        Welterweight Michael Page def.Gianni MelilloKO (punch)11:47
                        Middleweight Fabian Edwards def.Michael ShipmanDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
                        LightweightSoren Bakdef.Terry BrazierDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
                        Preliminary card
                        Women's Flyweight Denise Kielholtz def. Sabriye Şengül Submission (armericana)10:32
                        LightweightTim Wildedef.Charlie LearyDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                        MiddleweightPietro Peninidef. Charlie Ward Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
                        Featherweight Robert Whiteford def. Sam Sicilia KO (punches)34:54
                        WelterweightLewis Longdef.Walter GahadzaSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:44
                        LightweightChris Bungarddef.Benjamin BranderSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:26
                        MiddleweightKent Kauppinendef.Andy ManzoloSubmission (forearm choke)13:53
                        Catchweight (161 lb)Alfie Davisdef.Alessandro BottiDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
                        MiddleweightKevin Fryerdef.George TokkosDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                        FeatherweightAiden Leedef.Damian FrankiewiczSubmission (rear-naked choke)31:24
                        Catchweight (150 lb)Jeremy Petleydef.Tommy MearnsDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                        FeatherweightHarry Hardwickdef.Nathan RoseDecision (majority) (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)35:00
                        LightweightAkonne Wanlissdef.Tim BarnettTechnical Submission (D'Arce choke)10:56
                        WelterweightRaphael Uchegbudef. Shane Campbell Submission (rear-naked choke)32:17
                        Women's FeatherweightCharlotte McIntyredef.Josie BlaberTKO (punches)22:00

                          [76]

                          Bellator 235

                          Bellator 235: Misech vs. Perez
                          DateDecember 20, 2019
                          Venue Neal S. Blaisdell Arena
                          City Honolulu, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                          Catchweight (141.4 lb)Toby Misechdef. Erik Perez KO (punches)10:54
                          Catchweight (126.8 lb) Alejandra Lara def.Veta ArteagaDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)35:00
                          Featherweight Tywan Claxton def.Braydon AkeoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                          Welterweight Joey Davis def.Chris CisnerosTKO (punches)13:55
                          Preliminary card
                          Catchweight (180 lb)Hunter Ewelddef.Brysen BolohaoSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:42
                          MiddleweightJoseph Creerdef.Ty GwerderDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-2635:00
                          BantamweightCass Belldef.Pierre DaguzanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00

                            [79]

                            Bellator 236

                            Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson
                            DateDecember 21, 2019
                            Venue Neal S. Blaisdell Arena
                            City Honolulu, Hawaii
                            Attendance8,293
                            Total gate$973,343

                            Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson was an event for Bellator MMA that took 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                            Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c)def. Kate Jackson Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)55:00 [a]
                            Featherweight A.J. McKee def. Derek Campos Submission (armbar)31:08 [b]
                            Welterweight Jason Jackson def. Kiichi Kunimoto Decision (unanimous) (30-27 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                            Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def.Bruna EllenDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)35:00
                            Bantamweight Raufeon Stots def.Cheyden LeialohaDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
                            LightweightZachary Zanedef.Nainoa DungDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
                            Preliminary card
                            Catchweight (142.8 lb)Swayne Lunascodef.Kaylan GorospeTKO (punches)33:29
                            WelterweightBenjamin Wilhelmdef.Keali'i KanekoaSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:24
                            LightweightDustin Barcadef.Brandon PieperSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:58
                            Featherweight Kai Kamaka III def.Spencer HigaDecision (unanimous) (30-27 30-27, 30-27)35:00
                            LightweightKeoni Diggsdef.Scotty HaoTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)22:23
                            Postliminary card
                            FlyweightChas Dunhourdef.Nate YoshimuraKO (elbow and punches)22:46
                            1. For the Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship.
                            2. Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarter-Final Round bout.

                            [83]

                            Bellator 237

                            Bellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage
                            DateDecember 29, 2019
                            Venue Saitama Super Arena
                            City Saitama, 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 classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                            Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko def. Quinton Jackson TKO (punches) [88] [89] 12:44
                            Catchweight (160 lb) Michael Chandler def. Sidney Outlaw KO (punches)12:59
                            Catchweight (175 lb) Michael Page def. Shinsho Anzai KO (punch)20:23
                            Catchweight (175 lb) Lorenz Larkin def. Keita Nakamura Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26)35:00 [a]
                            Women's Flyweight Kana Watanabe def. Ilara Joanne TKO (punches)34:39
                            Lightweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Daron Cruickshank Submission (rear-naked choke)13:11 [b]
                            Bellator Prelims Powered by Rizin
                            RIZIN LightweightYusuke Yachidef.Hiroto UesakoKO (soccer kick)34:36
                            RIZIN Super Atomweight Kanna Asakura def.Jayme HinshawSubmission (kimura)33:33
                            RIZIN Strawweight Jarred Brooks def. Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous)35:00
                            RIZIN Super Flyweight (Kickboxing) Ren Hiramoto def.Takahiro AshidaTKO (punches)14:49
                            RIZIN Super Flyweight Makoto Takahashi def.Yusaku NakamuraDecision (unanimous)35:00
                            RIZIN Women's StrawweightAi Shimizudef.Andy NguyenDecision (split)35:00
                            RIZIN Welterweight Jon Tuck def.Ryuichiro SumimuraKO (punch)13:45
                            RIZIN HeavyweightShoma Shibisaidef.Sergey ShemetovSubmission (achilles lock)10:45
                            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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