Bellator 284 ‘Gracie vs. Yamauchi’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Round 1

Bobby Wombacher is your referee for the first professional bout of
the evening. McKee immediately gets a takedown and is able to
quickly shift into side control. During a scramble, McKee tightens
in a brabo choke. Ortega escapes to his feet but gets taken down
for a second time. The round ends with McKee in full control. 10-9
McKee.

Round 2

McKee is able to get Ortega on the ground yet again to start the
second frame. McKee takes the back and looks for a rear-naked
choke.
Ortega gets flattened out and McKee throws hard punches to the head
until the fight is stopped.

The Official Result

Mitchell McKee def. Tony Ortega via TKO (Punches); R1, 1:28.

Round 1

Bobby Wombacher is once again your referee. Schoenfelder rocks the
slow-moving Currier with an uppercut. Currier walks into a right
hand and is getting pieced up. They begin brawling, which allows
Currier to land a few heavy punches. Schoenfelder backs up and is
able to land effectively from a distance. A heavy leg kick by
Currier lands. He goes for another kick and eats a right hand as a
result. Schoenfelder gets a takedown and then takes the back of
Currier. A heavy-breathing Currier gets back to his feet and throws
some labored punches. Schoenfelder’s nose is bloodied, but he gets
another takedown. Schoenfelder takes the back again before
transitioning to side control. Currier escapes trouble and lands a
nice right hand on the feet. Schoenfelder is eating shots, but the
left eye of Currier is about closed. The round ends with
Schoenfelder getting another takedown and looking for a Von Flue
choke. 10-9 Schoenfelder.

Round 2

After trading on the feet, Schoenfelder gets another takedown. He
takes the back of Currier and begins landing punches. Currier
turns, putting Schoenfelder in mount.
After landing a few damaging blows, Schoenfelder takes the back and
sinks in a rear-naked choke that forces Currier to
tap.

The Official Result

Bailey Schoenfelder def. Mark Currier via Submission (Rear-Naked
Choke); R2, 2:35.

Hokit-Perez has been scratched from the Bellator 284 lineup for
currently unknown reasons.

Round 1

Our first women’s mixed martial arts bout is refereed by Kevin
MacDonald. Both women are feeling out the other on the feet in the
opening minute. Both land solid leg kicks with Bennett in the
center of the cage. Kish engages in dirty boxing and lands several
punches before going for a takedown. Bennett stays upright but Kish
is looking for a standing arm-triangle choke before giving that up.
Bennett gets a single-leg takedown and moves into mount. Bennett is
throwing heavy punches as Kish fails to get into better position.
Bennett gets the back momentarily but Kish gets back to the feet as
the round ends. 10-9 Bennett.

Round 2

The second frame starts out slowly on the feet with Bennett landing
some solid leg kicks. Kish lands some strikes at a distance but is
never putting her opponent in danger. A lot of circling and
following each other. Bennett lands a standing knee. Bennett is
slightly more aggressive but walks into a hook by Kish, who is
having success countering her opponent as she comes into range. The
timid round ends with Bennett landing a few punches. Very close
round that could go either way, but Kish landed the harder punches.
10-9 Kish.

Round 3

Bennett is walking down Kish early and it’s clear she wants a
takedown. Bennett drops down for a single-leg takedown and Kish is
defending well. Bennett can’t keep her down and eventually both
women are pulled to the floor with Kish looking for a submission
before both women get back up. 90 seconds left and nothing has
really happened besides a bunch of takedown attempts that didn’t
land. Both women are circling and Kish is taunting her opponent
rather than punching. Kish lands a solid right hand and lands an
overhand right as Bennett goes in for a high kick. Kish punches the
air and so does Bennett as neither fighter is in range. The last 10
seconds sees the two brawl and Kish gets cut over her left eye.
10-9 Kish, so 29-28 Kish on my scorecard, but neither fighter did
much to earn that final round.

The Official Result

DeAnna Bennett def. Justine Kish via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-28); R3. 5:00.

Round 1

Bobby Wombacher will oversee the final bantamweight bout tonight.
Breno immediately hurts Hill with a right hand. A left hook to the
body lands for Breno, who is staying aggressive. Breno throws a
head kick and has bloodied the nose of Hill. Breno lands a nice
combination of punches and continues to work the body. Hill goes
for a takedown that is easily stuffed. Breno is still walking down
his opponent, landing clean shots to the head and body. Hill has
another takedown attempt stuffed. Hill lands a solid leg kick and
lands a solid overhand right to end the round. 10-9 Breno.

Round 2

Breno continues his pressure approach in Round 2. Hill is looking
for leg kicks but is getting backed up against the cage and eating
punches. Hill throws a spinning back fist. Hill lands a solid leg
kick and is having a much better round here. That being said, Breno
is still in control despite lowering his output significantly.
Breno gets a takedown with two minutes left in the round. Breno
moves into side control and is landing small punches. Hill regains
guard and is able to survive but now needs a finish. 10-9
Breno.

Round 3

Hill opens with a solid leg kick and follows it up with swinging
left and right hooks. Breno is getting backed up for the first time
in the fight before answering with his own leg kick. Hill lands a
nice left hook. Breno is still a bit hesitant on the feet compared
to earlier. Catching Hill after a combination, Breno lands a bit
left uppercut that hurts his foe. Breno is just a level above Hill,
even in a round with all of Hill’s best work. Breno goes back to
the body with a left hook. Hill is able to stuff a Breno takedown
and puts his opponent on his back. Hill postures up with 20 seconds
left and lands a few punches, then a solid knee as Breno gets up.
Hill lands a spinning back fist to end the round. Hill edges this
out 10-9 but clearly lost a 29-28 decision to Breno.

The Official Result

Marcos Breno def. Josh Hill via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28,
29-28); R3, 5:00.

Round 1

The first heavyweight bout on the main card will be overseen by
Kevin MacDonald. Saricam is beating Sowma to the punch early and is
landing solid jabs. Sowma begins landing thudding leg kicks.
Saricam lands a straight right hand to the body. Really slow start
for Sowma, who hasn’t landed any punches of note. Saricam rushing
forward with punches but mostly missing his mark. A left hand
knocks Sowma off balance and Saricam gets a takedown before getting
sloppy and being reversed. Sowma lands a few kicks while standing
before going into guard. Sowma is unable to land any punches and
Saricam scrambles to his knees. Sowma lands a knee to the leg of
Saricam as the round ends. 10-9 Saricam.

Round 2

The two heavyweights grapple against the cage, unable to best each
other. Sowma gets the back while standing and lands a few knees.
Sowma then lifts Saricam and puts him on the ground. Saricam
scrambles to his feet and eats a few knees to the leg. The two
enter a stalemate against the cage before separating a minute
later. A nice right hand lands for Saricam, who follows it up with
an accurate jab. The two begin trading jabs and leg kicks before
the round expires. 10-9 Sowma.

Round 3

Sowma opens up the round by landing leg kicks. Neither fighter
showing any urgency or desire to finish the fight. Both Sowma and
Saricam landing single shots, never throwing in combination. The
two grapple against the fence again. Saricam lands a few knees but
gets turned around with his back against the cage. Sowma lands a
solid body kick. Saricam answers with two jabs. The two begin
wildly throwing with 30 seconds left with Saricam landing a bit
more and knocking Sowma off balance temporarily. 10-9 Saricam, who
should take this lousy fight 29-28.

The Official Result

Gokhan Saricam def. Said Sowma via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29,
29-28); R3, 5:00.

Round 1

Jason Herzog will oversee the lone women’s bout on the main card.
Ellen opens up by beating Macfarlane to the punch and landing a
straight right hand. Lots of circling. Ellen goes over the top with
a left hook that is partially blocked. Macfarlane lands a solid
right hand and rushes forward with punches that come up short.
Ellen is doing a good job of throwing multiple punches rather than
single shots and is initializing the exchanges. Macfarlane lands a
nice 1-2 combo, then whiffs with the same punches seconds later.
Macfarlane is growing more aggressive and lands a solid right hook.
Macfarlane goes for a takedown with 45 seconds left and gets the
takedown with two seconds left. The late surge makes the round 10-9
Macfarlane.

Round 2

Macfarlane starts off the second frame by coming forward and
throwing punches. Macfarlane goes for another takedown and puts
Ellen against the cage. Ellen escapes with a little over three
minutes left in the round. Macfarlane is more accurate with her
strikes and is touching Ellen, who is missing punches by wildly
swinging. Simple combinations are working well for Macfarlane,
showing how essential the basics and proper technique are. A right
hand from Macfarlane backs up Ellen. A head kick from Ellen misses.
Macfarlane is continuing to pressure Ellen and sends her head back
with a straight right hand. Macfarlane goes for a takedown but
winds up pulling Ellen on top of her instead. Ellen almost gets the
back but gets reversed and put into guard instead. The round
expires with Ellen unable to mount any offense off her back. A
clear 10-9 for Macfarlane.

Round 3

Macfarlane gets a takedown to start the third round. Ellen gets her
back against the cage and gets back up before Macfarlane can do
anything. Ellen goes for a jumping guillotine to counter a
Macfarlane takedown attempt. Ellen is cranking away and it looks
tight. Macfarlane gives a thumbs up to the referee and weakly
punches Ellen. Macfarlane gives another thumbs up but can’t escape.
Macfarlane starts using the cage to elevate herself and Ellen is
forced to let go with 90 seconds left after a shoulder choke
attempt. Macfarlane postures up and lands a few elbows with 30
seconds left. A few glancing punches thrown by Macfarlane as the
round ends. The third frame goes to Ellen, but it seems to be too
little, too late. 10-9 Ellen, 29-28 Macfarlane.

The Official Result

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane def. Bruna Ellen via Unanimous Decision
(29-28, 29-28, 30-27); R3, 5:00.

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald will oversee the co-main event. An eye poke occurs
early to Mowry so the fight is paused. Mowry is having difficulty
regaining his vision. The doctor comes in and the fight is waved
off as Mowry can’t see out of his right eye. This one is over
before it can really begin due to Moldavsky’s inability to keep his
fingers closed.

The Official Result

Steve Mowry vs. Valentin Moldavsky declared a no contest due to an
accidental eye poke at 0:54 of Round 1.

Round 1

Jason Herzog is your main event referee. Gracie goes over the guard
of Yamauchi with a right hand to land first. Gracie is the
aggressor and the two clinch. Yamauchi is able to break free and
lands a solid overhand left. Yamauchi throws a head kick that is
blocked and Gracie begins pumping out his jab. Yamauchi stuns
Gracie with a right hand and gets a takedown. Yamauchi is in side
control and lands a few elbows before Gracie gets back to his feet.
An overhand left from Yamauchi lands cleanly. Gracie recomposes
himself by the end of the round but clearly drops it. 10-9
Yamauchi.

Round 2

Yamauchi is the aggressor early. Gracie flops to the floor,
inviting Yamauchi into his guard. Yamauchi lands a few leg kicks.
Gracie gets up and Yamauchi fires off several kicks to the body.
Gracie looks for his jab once again but can’t get past the guard
reliably. Gracie backs up Yamauchi and clinches. Yamauchi throws a
willing Gracie to the ground but doesn’t entice his opponent into
his world. Gracie gets back up and starts throwing punches.

Yamauchi drops his guard and allows Gracie to land. Gracie
recklessly comes forward and counters with a perfect uppercut that
folds his opponent. A perfect bait and switch by Yamauchi finishes
his opponent.

The Official Result

Goiti Yamauchi def. Neiman Gracie via KO (Punch); R2, 3:58.