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Round 1
We kick things off with lightweight Bryce Logan and Mandel Nallo.
Kerry Hatley is the referee in this one and we are underway. Logan
is the aggressor early as he slowly stalks Nallo. Nallo tosses out
a few left jabs, but neither connects. Logan can’t get inside just
yet and eats a few leg kicks. Nallo backs off as Logan comes in and
then
decks him with a sharp right to the jaw. Logan falls face first
bit even though he’s not out cold, Hatley calls it off. This one
ends quickly and we are off to an explosive start.
The Official Result
Mandel Nallo def. Bryce Logan by KO (Punch); R1, 1:07.
Round 1
Up next is a middleweight showdown between Fabio Aguiar and Aaron
Jeffery. Marc Goddard is the third man in the cage this one and we
are underway. They touch gloves and Jeffery, rocking an amazing
mullet, comes forward with jabs and a right leg kick. Jeffery gets
inside and clinches, but Aguiar reverses him against the cage.
Aguiar has double underhooks and appears to be the stronger of the
two. Jeffery gets the left underhook undone but he’s still pressed
against the cage. Jeffery is able to lift his foe via the high
crotch and scores the takedown and quickly fishes for the
guillotine. It’s deep but Fabio is fighting through it. Jeffery is
changing his angle and stand up to crank the neck but he can’t
quite land it. Aguiar is remaining calm. Jeffery switches his grip
and then loses the choke completely. Aguiar is able to stand up but
he takes a knee to the shoulder whilst getting pressed face first
into the cage. Jeffery nearly trips his counterpart to the canvas
but falls into the cage. Aguiar is now looking for the takedown
very late, but he’s stuffed. Right at the bell, Fabio scores a
takedown but this round is an easy 10-9 for Jeffery.
Round 2
Aguiar comes out blasting and tags Jeffery with a right hook to the
head. Jeffery stumbles backward but Aguiar decides to tie him up
instead, rather than land more punches. They clinch against the
cage as Aguiar fishes for the takedown. Aguiar is relentless with
his takedown pressure but Jeffery’s base is strong. Jeffery finally
breaks free and Aguiar backs away. Jeffery starts landing punches
upstairs and then decides to press his man into the cage. Once
again, they clinch against the cage. The two men trade elbows and
punches in the clinch, but
Jeffery lands a hard knee and follow-up punches. Aguiar is
rocked badly and withers under the pressure. He crumbles in a heap
just as Goddard steps in to halt the bout.
The Official Result
Aaron Jeffery def. Fabio Aguiar via TKO (Knees and Punches); R2,
3:30.
Round 1
Up next is unbeaten prospect Cody Law against fellow featherweight
James Gonzalez. Marc Goddard is the ref again and here we go.
Gonzalez comes out with kicks to the leg and body, but Law is
patient. Gonzalez lands hard left kick to the ribs and then has a
head kick blocked. Law has yet to let anything fly. Finally, law
swings away with a wild right hook and they briefly trade punches.
Law keeps switching stances as he comes forward. Law fakes a low
kick and goes high, but it’s blocked. Law tags his foe with a sharp
right cross and then a glancing head kick; Gonzalez pauses briefly
and regroups. Now it’s Law on the attack as he is following
Gonzalez around the cage, but he eats a body kick and then a loopy
overhand right. Gonzalez catches a kick to the body and uses it to
score a takedown, but Law pops up quickly. Gonzalez keeps ducking
his head way low while he swings with right and left hooks. A pair
of rights to the head from Law, but Gonzalez fires a right hook to
the cheek in return. The two men trade leather for the final five
seconds of the round. It’s close but law takes it 10-9.
Round 2
Law comes right out and chases down Gonzalez to begin the second. A
pair of sweeping right hooks from the unbeaten Law miss and
Gonzalez tags him with a right of his own, followed by a leg kick.
Law tags his adversary with a sharp right cross. Another. Gonzalez
backs away and tries a jumping knee, but he’s way too far out to
land it. Gonzalez delvers his left foot deep into Law’s belly and
then follows that with a right shin to the thigh. Law has resorted
to throwing single hooks now; his combos are gone for now. Gonzalez
is using his leg kicks effectively with about two minutes left but
then he takes a decent right hook to the chin. Gonzalez drops down
for a takedown but he’s stuffed and nearly taken down himself. Law
misses a right hook and then walks into a counter right to the
dome. With a minute left, Gonzalez whiffs on a wild right hook and
falls to the canvas, though he jumps right back up. Gonzalez is in
control of the pace and lands kicks to the body and legs, followed
by punches up top. Another close round but Gonzalez evens it up at
19-19 going into the third.
Round 3
They clash in the center of the cage and Law throws a great
three-punch combo. Gonzalez drops to a knee but he was more
off-balance than hurt. They trade punches and now it’s a wild
exchange. Law shoots in but he misses badly. Gonzalez lands a car
push kick to the gut and backs Law away. Another kick to the belly
and now law is backing away, possibly hurt. Gonzalez is the
aggressor again and he lands a right hook. They clinch against the
cage and Law appears to be gassing. Gonzalez looks for a choke and
rolls law to the canvas, misses the choke and quickly takes his
back. Gonzalez is now looking for the RNC and Law is in trouble.
Gonzalez locks int eh body triangle and has the choke, but his
choke arm is int eh wrong position. Law is able to fend the choke
off and he finally turns his head, freeing himself. Gonzalez had
him dead to rights but missed, though he still has the younger
fighter’s back, landing punches from behind. Gonzalez landing left
hands to the ribs of law over and over. With a minute left, law
needs to break free and get to his feet. Law finally explodes to
his knees but he can’t get up. Gonzalez stays on him, landing
elbows to the head. This one goes the distance and Gonzalez wins
29-28 on this card. Let’s see how the official judges see it.
The Official Result
James Gonzalez def. Cody law via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-28,
30-26); R3, 5:00.
Round 1
Up next are the ladies in the flyweight division: Alejandra Lara
against Illara Joanne. Our referee is Kevin MacDonald. The touch
gloves and get right to work. They trade a few punches but
instantly clinch. Joanne forces Lara into the cage and that’s where
they stay for a little while. They trade knees to the thighs but
Joanne has double underhooks. Finally, she lands the takedown but
Lara is able to recover her guard. As Lara turns over to try and
stand, Joanne takes her back. She slips off and now Lara is in
semi-scarf hold position. Lara loses her position and Joanne takes
her back, both hooks in. In a very sloppy transition to an armbar
from the back. Lara escapes, but in the scramble, Lara falls to her
back and is mounted. Joanne is staying very heavy on top while she
cups Lara’s head here and there. Lara shrimps to her right and
escapes mount before exploding to her feet. Lara lets her hands go
and she unleashes a torrent of punches. Most of her strikes miss,
but it’s good action late. Still, Joanne easily wins the round
10-9.
Round 2
The flyweights come out swinging to begin the second. Lara lands a
few good shots but is briefly tied up. Joanne separates and lands a
fe leg kicks but she’s looking tired now. Joanne tags her foe with
hard overhand right to the face, but Lara takes it easily. Joanne
runs into a left hook but gets the clinch and ensuing takedown.
Lara is on her right side and recovers to half guard. Joanne is
peppering Lara’s ribs and thigh with elbows, but none of them are
fierce. Joanne moves to side control now but slips to top half
guard while she tries to mount. Lara is looking to use a rubber
guard but can’t get it. During a scramble, Joanne is up kicked to
the face while she is still on her knees an MacDonald stops the
bout to allow her to recover. Joanne is good to go and the fight
continues; Lara is penalized a point for the infraction. The crowd
is booing the ref now, and she laughs. The final 8 seconds is wild
with both women throwing kicks and punches. It’s a 10-8 round for
Joanne because of the penalty.
Round 3
Lara lands a right elbow to the face as they clash int eh center of
the cage. Joanne say composed, ties Lara up and easily takes her
down. Joanne in top half guard, looking to pass. Lara seems content
to stay on her back, but she needs a stoppage of some sort in order
to win this; she is way behind on points. Lara recovers to guard,
bit Joanne stands up and after a moderate scramble, takes her back.
Lara is back down and turtled up an the rolls to freedom. They
scramble again and Joanne looks for a kneebar, though she’s too far
down the leg to land it. Lara briefly has top position and thinks
leg lock, but loses her position almost immediately. With a minute
left, Joanne is on top now, but her left leg is caught in an
awkward angle. It’s free now and is in side control with 20 seconds
left. Lara is doomed. The fight ends and Joanne should win this one
30-26 across the board. Somewhat shockingly easy win for
Joanne.
The Official Result
Illara Joanne def. Alejandra Lara via Unanimous Decision (30-26,
29-27, 29-27); R3, 5:00.
Round 1
Women’s featherweight contenders Cat Zingano and Pam Sorenson are
inside the cage with Dan Miragliotta once again reffing the action.
Sorenson controls the center of the cage well early, but Zingano
immediately secures a takedown and gets into guard. A cut opens up
on the right eyebrow of Sorenson as Zingano lands small punches and
advances into half-guard. Sorenson escapes to her knee and Zingano
lands an illegal knee. The fight is stopped and Zingano is
penalized a point for the foul. However, “Alpha” gets another
takedown and controls the round until the bell rings for a 9-9
draw.
Round 2
Zingano opens the second frame by landing two head kicks, showing
she has the advantage no matter where the fight goes. Cat lands
another takedown and puts Sorenson on her back. Zingano works to
half-guard and is doing steady damage. Sorenson is able to regain
guard but never gets back to her feet. Clear 10-9 round for
Zingano.
Round 3
Zingano lands leg kicks and then goes for a takedown, which
Sorenson is able to sprawl against. Zingano lands a knee while
Sorenson gets up, which is very close to being illegal, but a foul
isn’t called so the fight goes on. After working her jab, Zingano
gets another takedown. Zingano starts unloading and is able to take
the back of Sorenson as a result. “Alpha” looks for a choke but
then finds herself in side control. Zingano lands knees to the body
of her opponent as she clinches a decision win. 29-27 Zingano.
The Official Result
Cat Zingano def. Pam Sorenson via Unanimous Decision (29-26, 29-27,
29-27); R3, 5:00.
Round 1
An important lightweight bout as Brent Primus faces Alexandr
Shabliy. The referee is Marc Goddard. Primus opens with a head kick
but Shabliy dodges and lands a leg kick of his own. Primus follows
a combination of hooks with a left high kick as Shabliy circles out
of danger. Primus is controlling the center well but Shabliy is
able to land some slick punches from range. Shabliy knocks Primus
down with a straight right hand and allows his opponent up. Two
minutes left and Shabliy is continuing to land counters with Primus
unable to find his momentum. A nice overhand left-hand lands for
Shabliy. Another left hook for Shabliy finds its mark and he puts
Primus down with another right hand and a leg sweep. It took a bit
for Shabliy to find his range but he landed the more accurate
strikes down the line. 10-9 Shabliy.
Round 2
Primus comes out aggressive and is throwing more combinations than
single shots. Shabliy punishes the leg of Primus with a kick and
puts the American on the floor again.
Shabliy lands a right hand that stuns Primus. A few hooks floor
Primus and brutal ground-and-pound forces the stoppage. A great
performance by Shabliy.
The Official Result
Alexandr Shabliy def. Brent Primus via KO (Punches); R2,
1:22.
Round 1
Refereeing our final prelim bout, which sees Dan Moret taking on
fellow lightweight Killys Mota, is Kerry Hatley. Both men come out
swinging and it is Mota that rocks Moret immediately. Moret gets
back to his feet and secures a Thai clinch but is subsequently
taken down by Mota. Moret gets back to his feet almost immediately,
but Mota is able to get the fight back to the floor once again. The
pace finally slows a bit as Mota looks for a submission. Moret has
a gash over his eye but works his way back to the feet. Both men
are swinging once again with Mota landing several shots to the
body. Both men are throwing wild hooks and looking to do damage. A
liver kick from Moret lands and both men clinch against the cage as
Mota looks for another takedown. The round expires with Moret
escaping and both men throwing hooks wildly. 10-9 Mota.
Round 2
Mota gets a takedown to start the second frame. Moret is eating
punches but works his way back to the feet. Mota gets yet another
takedown and it’s clear that Moret’s takedown defense is an issue.
They work their way to the feet and once again clinch. This is
grueling action as Mota continually goes for a takedown and Moret
is trying to defend. After using a wristlock to escape, Moret lands
a few nice knees. Moret throws a chopping leg kick and counters a
takedown attempt with a guillotine choke attempt. Mota pops his
head out and ends the round on top. Much closer but it was too
little, too late for Moret. 10-9 Mota.
Round 3
The final frame starts understandably slower. Mota lands a solid
combination that stuns Moret and is the fresher fighter. Moret once
again gets backed up against the fence. Mota eats a body punch by
Moret but lands a left hand of his own to the head of his opponent.
Mota caps off his performance with yet another successful takedown.
Moret lands elbows but gives up his back. Moret gets to his feet as
the fight ends and throws punches while being held by Mota to end
the fight. Mota should secure a victory with that showing. 10-9
Mota (30-27 Mota).
The Official Result
Killys Mota def. Dan Moret via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27,
30-27); R3, 5:00.
Round 1
The main card opens with a welterweight bout between Brennan Ward
and Kassius Kayne refereed by Marc Goddard. Ward starts the fight
off strong by taking down Kayne. The former Bellator title
challenger begins landing ground-and-pound from guard. Ward rocks
his opponent with powerful hooks, but Kayne lands a knee to
survive. Ward gets a takedown and is in half-guard, lands several
big shots and then goes into side control. Kayne has little from
the bottom as Ward lands solid punches and gets into full mount.
Ward starts landing elbows and rains down punches as Kayne tries to
stall and survive. Ward lands a big elbow and then goes for an
armbar as the round expires. 10-8 Ward.
Round 2
Kayne starts Round 2 off well by landing a front kick. Kanye
continues landing kicks at range. However,
a left hand from Ward clearly rocks Kayne, who is now dazed. Ward
continues to swarm Kayne and is landing punches, including a nice
uppercut to the body, which causes the referee to
intervene.
The Official Result
Brennan Ward def. Kassius Kayne via TKO (Punches); R2, 1:11.
Round 1
Our first of two bantamweight grand prix bouts is refereed by Kevin
MacDonald. Both men come out looking to strike. Barzola throws out
a jab. Magomedov lands a body kick and then goes for a takedown
attempt that is stuffed. A slick spinning back fist lands for
Magomedov. The stronger strikes are being landed by Magomedov, who
times a nice left hook several times. Barzola gets a takedown but
loses it trying to get back control. Magomedov is happy to grapple
and does so against the cage. Barzola breaks off and is able to
land a nice left hook of his own. Magomedov clips his foe with a
jumping knee and lands a left hand that sends Barzola backward.
Barzola goes for a takedown and successfully takes the back with 30
seconds left. Magomedov escapes before Barzola can take advantage
and the round ends after Barzola whiffs on a spinning back kick.
10-9 Magomedov.
Round 2
Barzola comes out aggressively and lands a nice leg kick. Magomedov
answers with a kick of his own. Both men begin landing on the feet,
although little damage has been done. Barzola gets another takedown
and takes the back of Magomedov, who briefly threatens with a
guillotine choke. Barzola lands a few punches while grappling and
is forcing Magomedov to constantly defend. Magomedov escapes and
lands a spinning back kick. A left hook from Magomedov connects
clean late with a left hook. Magomedov lands a gorgeous high kick
at the end of the round, potentially stealing it. 10-9
Magomedov.
Round 3
Magomedov goes for a takedown but Barzola reverses and starts
kneeing his opponent. Magomedov sneaks an overhand right through
and knocks Barzola down with a left hand. A jab pops back the head
of Barzola, who is hurt but still in this fight. Magomedov begins
talking to Barzola, who answers with some dirty boxing, landing
multiple uppercuts. Barzola goes for a takedown but is pushed away.
Magomedov lands a leg kick and then eats several uppercuts again. A
nice high kick by Magomedov is blocked by Barzola, who is starting
to land consistently and really has found his range. Barzola lands
his jab and eats a jumping knee for it. The round ends with the two
clinched against the cage. Barzola came on late but the damage
early makes this a 10-9 Magomedov round.
Round 4
Barzola clinches to start the championship rounds. Barzola dodges a
spinning back kick from Magomedov.
Suddenly, Magomedov jumps for a guillotine choke and brings the
fight to the ground. Barzola taps! Incredibly slick finish by
Magomedov in a back-and-forth fight.
The Official Result
Magomed Magomedov def. Enrique Barzola via Submission (Guillotine
Choke); R4, 1:27.
Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix Bout:
Leandro
Higo (134.75) vs. Danny
Sabatello (134.75)
Round 1
Overseeing the night’s second grand prix match is Dan Miragliotta.
After some hesitant action on the feet, Sabatello lands a takedown
and takes the back of Higo. Sabatello lands several knees and is
successfully riding the back. Higo gets to a knee and is unable to
escape. Sabatello mocks the crowd for booing and the fight is stood
up with 10 seconds left. The round ends with neither fighter
connecting. Sabatello takes a dull round 10-9.
Round 2
More of the same as Sabatello lands another takedown early on and
gets the back of Higo. Little happens until Higo manages to reverse
position and gets the back of Sabatello. Higo is looking for a
rear-naked choke. Sabatello is defending well with two minutes
left. Higo begins landing dozens of elbows to the shoulder of
Sabatello. The round expires with Sabatello never really in all
that much danger. 10-9 Higo.
Round 3
Sabatello opens the third round with several kicks, while Higo is
looking to land his heavy hands, which have mostly been a
non-factor so far. Sabatello gets a takedown and goes right into
side control. Higo regains guard. Sabatello lands a few nice right
hands on the ground but little damage has been done. The fans are
booing but Sabatello is pleased as it is another 10-9 round in his
favor.
Round 4
While on the feet, Higo attempts a choke but immediately loses it
and now Sabatello is in complete control on the ground. Sabatello
can’t get out of guard but is staying more active with his strikes
in the fourth frame. Higo is able to escape to his feet but
Sabatello quickly takes his back. Sabatello lands several knees and
begins threatening with a rear-naked choke. The frame ends with
Sabatello landing several knees before Higo lands two spinning back
fists that don’t do much damage. 10-9 Sabatello, which means Higo
needs a finish.
Round 5
The fifth round is more of the same action as Sabatello gets Higo
against the fence. A lot of threatening of the back without ever
coming close to a submission. Higo finally breaks free after three
minutes and is taken directly down by Sabatello. Higo is unable to
get up and Sabatello never comes close to finishing. A clear and
dominant win by Sabatello but not one that will earn him any fans.
49-46 Sabatello.
The Official Result
Danny Sabatello def. Leandro Higo via Unanimous Decision (49-46,
49-46, 49-46); R5, 5:00.
Round 1
Your referee for the main event of Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen
is Kerry Hatley. Eblen isn’t afraid of Mousasi and comes forward.
Mousasi throws out a kick and Eblen answers with one of his own. An
overhand left by Eblen hurts Mousasi. A second overhand left drops
Mousasi, who is forced to go for a takedown. Eblen pops up and the
two are against the cage. Eblen takes the fight to the ground with
half a round to go. Eblen takes the back of Mousasi, who has time
to recover. Some knees from Eblen damage Mousasi and then the
American gets another takedown. Eblen continues to land knees and
takes the back of the champion. Mousasi manages to reverse position
and lands a knee as they get up with a minute left. Mousasi is
moving forward and works his jab. A weak Superman punch lands for
Mousasi as the round sends. 10-9 Eblen.
Round 2
A confident Eblen comes out aggressive in Round 2 but walks into a
powerful punch by Mousasi. This leads to a successful takedown from
Eblen, who wants the fight on the ground. Eblen is happy to work
from guard and manage to keep the champion grounded for two
minutes. While Mousasi gets to his feet, Eblen gets another
takedown and the two struggle for another minute until Mousasi gets
up. Once at striking distance, the champion gets rocked by a left
hook by Eblen. Both fighters miss head kicks and the round ends
having proven that Eblen’s success wasn’t a fluke. 10-9 Eblen.
Round 3
The two trade kicks to start the round. Eblen begins throwing heavy
punches but they’re all missing their mark. Mousasi stays composed
and is picking his shots. Eblen is throwing single shots and
getting regularly countered by Mousasi, who is throwing the
straighter punches. Mousasi isn’t the aggressor, though, and is
letting Eblen dictate the pace of the fight. Eblen threatens with
some hooks and an overhand right, but they wind up missing. Mousasi
is effortlessly countering and landing jabs, but the lack of
aggression might cost him in some judges’ eyes. 10-9 Mousasi.
Round 4
Eblen charges forward with punches. Mousasi throws a head kick that
misses, which allows Eblen to get a takedown. It takes a minute,
but Eblen slowly takes the back of Mousasi. Eblen is teasing a
rear-naked choke but doesn’t have Mousasi in any actual danger just
yet. Mousasi escapes and lands a slick knee while standing. A body
kick lands for Mousasi, who really needs to get busy. However,
Eblen lands another takedown with a minute left. Mousasi
desperately needs a finish if he wants to retain his belt. 10-9
Eblen.
Round 5
Eblen lands a nice overhand punch to start the round and taunts
Mousasi, who seems lethargic. Mousasi’s kicks lack the snappiness
they had earlier. Mousasi lands a nice jab but single shots aren’t
likely to cut it at this stage. Eblen lands several leg kicks and
then rocks forward with hooks. Eblen goes for a takedown and lands
it with less than three minutes left. Mousasi is unable to get back
up while Eblen eats up another minute. Eblen moves to Mousasi’s
back with one minute left. The fight ends with Mousasi getting back
to his feet only to be suplexed by Eblen, who is likely your new
champion. 10-9 Eblen (49-46 Eblen).
The Official Result
Johnny Eblen def. Gegard Mousasi via Unanimous Decision (50-45,
50-45, 50-45); R5, 5:00.