2018 in Bellator MMA
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
First date airedJanuary 20, 2018 (2018-01-20)
Last date airedDecember 15, 2018 (2018-12-15)

2018 in Bellator MMA was the tenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2015.

Background

In addition to airing cards on the newly-rebranded Paramount Network (formally Spike), Bellator would sign a multi-year deal with streaming service DAZN. Their partnership began with Bellator 206, which was broadcast exclusively on DAZN.[1] Bellator would hold its 200th numbered event on May 25, 2018.

Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament

In 2018, Bellator organised the 2018–2019 Heavyweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Heavyweight champion.[2] This belt was vacated in May 2016 by Vitaly Minakov. Minakov had not defended the title since April 2014.

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
 United States Ryan Bader KO
 
 
 
 United States Muhammed Lawal 1
 
 United States Ryan Bader UD
 
 
 
 United States Matt Mitrione 3
 
 United States Matt Mitrione MD
 
 
 
 United States Roy Nelson 3
 
 United States Ryan Bader KO
 
 
 
Russia Fedor Emelianenko 1
 
 Russia Fedor Emelianenko TKO
 
 
 
 United States Frank Mir 1
 
 Russia Fedor Emelianenko TKO
 
 
 
 United States Chael Sonnen 1
 
 United States Chael Sonnen UD
 
 
 United States Rampage Jackson 3
 

Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament

In 2018, Bellator organised the 2018–2019 Welterweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Welterweight champion.[3] All fights will be five rounds.[4] If Rory MacDonald were to lose, the victor will be declared lineal champion until he loses or wins the tournament and becomes undisputed champion.[5]

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

Bellator 192

Bellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen
Information
DateJanuary 20, 2018
VenueThe Forum
CityInglewood, California
Attendance12,438
Total gate$1,216,817

Bellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen took place on January 20, 2018 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The event aired on Paramount Network as the first Bellator event to air on the network since its re-branding from Spike.[6]

Background

This card featured the first bout in the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament.

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Chael Sonnen def. Quinton Jackson Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
Welterweight Rory MacDonald def. Douglas Lima (c) Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–45, 49–46) 5 5:00 [lower-alpha 2]
Lightweight Michael Chandler def. Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–25) 3 5:00
Featherweight Aaron Pico def. Shane Kruchten TKO (body punch) 1 0:37
Featherweight Henry Corrales def. Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
Welterweight Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Ivan Castillo Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:12
Welterweight Devon Brock def. Khonry Gracie Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Jose Campos def. Haim Gozali Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Joey Davis def. Ian Butler TKO (spinning back kick to the body and punches) 1 0:39
Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
Lightweight Gabriel Green def. Chris Padilla Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:46
Featherweight Cooper Gibson def. Andrew Lazo Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:43
Bantamweight Chad George def. James Barnes TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
Lightweight Roosevelt Roberts def. Tommy Aaron TKO (punches) 1 N/A
Lightweight Jalin Turner def. Noah Tillis TKO (punches) 1 1:12
Lightweight Arthur Estrazulas def. Mike Segura Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:57
Catchweight (125 lb) Kyle Estrada def. David Duran Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Johnny Cisneros def. Marlen Magee Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:28
Lightweight Jean-Paul Le-Bosnoyani def. Isaiah Culpepper Submission (armbar) 3 2:11
  1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
  2. ↑ For the Bellator Welterweight Championship

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Bellator 193

Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez
Information
DateJanuary 26, 2018
VenuePechanga Resort and Casino
CityTemecula, California
Attendance1,204
Total gate$307,822

Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez took place on January 26, 2018 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

Background

A Lightweight bout between Eugene Correa and Joao Paulo Faria was planned for the undercard of this event, but was canceled for undisclosed reasons.

Despite a 180-pound catchweight limit installed in the main event, headliner Fernando Gonzalez still missed weight. It was his third consecutive weight cut miss.

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (180 lb) Lorenz Larkin def. Fernando Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Saad Awad def. J.J. Ambrose Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight A.J. Matthews def. Kendall Grove Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Jake Smith def. Steve Kozola KO (punches) 1 0:57
Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune def. Joe Hernandez Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Catchweight (215 lb) Tyree Fortune def. Michael Quintero Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
Heavyweight Everett Cummings def. Ben Beebe TKO (punches) 1 2:12
Lightweight Joshua Jones def. DeMarcus Brown Submission (neck crank) 1 3:02
Middleweight Moses Murrietta def. Chris Herrera TKO (punches) 1 2:40
Featherweight Mike Andaya def. Julio Aguilera Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Featherweight Mark Vorgeas def. Tim Riscen KO (punches) 1 2:57
Featherweight Justin Lawrence def. Andrew Natividad Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00

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    Bellator 194

    Bellator 194: Mitrione vs. Nelson 2
    Information
    DateFebruary 16, 2018
    VenueMohegan Sun Arena
    CityUncasville, Connecticut
    Attendance9,233
    Total gate$964,849

    Bellator 194: Mitrione vs. Nelson 2 took place on February 16, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

    Background

    This card featured the second bout in the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson previously fought under the UFC banner in December 2012 with Nelson winning by TKO in the first round.

    Results

    Fight card
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Heavyweight Matt Mitrione def. Roy Nelson Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    Lightweight Patricky Freire def. Derek Campos TKO (punches) 1 2:23
    Women's Flyweight Heather Hardy def. Ana Julaton Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
    Light Heavyweight Vadim Nemkov def. Liam McGeary TKO (leg kicks) 3 4:02
    Featherweight Tywan Claxton def. Jose Perez TKO (elbows) 2 3:39
    Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
    Lightweight Ross Richardson def. Ronie Arana Leon TKO (punches) 2 1:41
    Bantamweight Mike Kimbel def. Geoffrey Then TKO (slam and punches) 1 1:03
    Featherweight Regivaldo Carvalho def. Thomas English KO (punches) 1 0:17
    Light Heavyweight Jarod Trice def. Walter Howard Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 2]
    Lightweight Marcus Surin def. Dean Hancock Submission (arm-triangle choke) 2 4:50
    Welterweight Kastriot Xhema def. Peter Nascimento TKO (punches) 1 3:52
    Middleweight Pat Casey def. Tyler Hamilton Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
    1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
    2. ↑ Howard was deducted a point for an eye poke.

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    Bellator 195

    Bellator 195: Caldwell vs Higo
    Information
    DateMarch 2, 2018
    VenueWinStar World Casino
    CityThackerville, Oklahoma
    Attendance1,120
    Total gate$202,884

    Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Higo took place on March 2, 2018 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

    Background

    The event was headlined by Bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell making the first defense of his title against Pitbull brothers' protege Leandro Higo.

    Results

    Fight card
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Bantamweight Darrion Caldwell (c) def. Leandro Higo Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:36 [lower-alpha 1]
    Bantamweight Joe Taimanglo def. Joe Warren Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
    Women's Flyweight Kristina Williams def. Emily Ducote Decision (split) (29–28, 27–30, 29–28) 3 5:00
    Featherweight Juan Archuleta def. William Joplin Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–24, 30–23) 3 5:00
    Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
    Featherweight Aaron Webb def. Thomas Lopez KO (punches) 1 3:11
    Middleweight Kevin Holland def. Teagan Dooley Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:59
    Featherweight Daniel Carey def. Cris Williams Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
    Middleweight Romero Cotton def. Justin Reeser Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:35
    Catchweight (174 lb) Fernando Gonzalez Trevino def. Armando Servin Submission (armbar) 1 2:24
    Welterweight Justin Patterson def. Brian Grinnell TKO (strikes) 1 4:49
    Women’s Catchweight (127 lb) Ky Bennett def. Morgan Solis Submission (americana) 2 3:37
    1. ↑ For the Bellator Bantamweight Championship.

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    Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Atlanta

    Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Atlanta
    Information
    DateMarch 3, 2018
    VenueGeorgia World Congress Center
    CityAtlanta, Georgia

    Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Atlanta was the fifth installment of the series held on March 3, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia prior to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross.

    Results

    Fight card
    Weight class Method Round Time Notes
    Middleweight Joseph Creer def. Devorious Tubbs Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
    Bantamweight Devante Sewell def. Zac Cooper Submission (guillotine choke) 3 1:21
    Featherweight Mike Galitello def. John Vaughn Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:12

      Bellator 196

      Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta
      Information
      DateApril 6, 2018
      VenueBOK Hall
      CityBudapest, Hungary
      Attendance8,314
      Total gate247,697,385£ (HFT) $872,970 (USD)

      Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta took place on April 6, 2018 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary. The event aired on tape delay in prime time on Paramount Network.

      Background

      Bellator 196 featured a lightweight main event between Benson Henderson and Roger Huerta, returning to the promotion after a 7 year absence. The original main event between Ádám Borics and James Gallagher was cancelled after a wrist injury was sustained by Gallagher during training.

      Results

      Fight card
      Weight class Method Round Time Notes
      Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Roger Huerta Submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:49
      Featherweight Ádám Borics def. Teodor Nikolov KO (flying knee) 2 2:30
      Women's Flyweight Denise Kielholtz def. Petra Částková Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
      Featherweight Brian Moore def. Giorgio Belsanti Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:46
      Catchweight (175 lb) Ed Ruth def. Ion Pascu Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
      Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
      Middleweight Norbert Növényi def. Mehmet Yueksel Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:42
      Bellator Kickboxing 9 fight card
      Welterweight (Kickboxing) Raymond Daniels (c) def. Djibril Ehouo Decision (unanimous) (50–43, 50–44, 50–44) 5 3:00 [lower-alpha 1]
      Super-heavyweight (Kickboxing) Alexey Ignashov def. Dževad Poturak Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 3:00
      Women's Flyweight (Kickboxing) Sabriye Sengul def. Renata Rakoczi Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 3:00
      Middleweight (Kickboxing) Eder Lopes def. John Wayne Parr Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 3:00
      Women's Featherweight (Kickboxing) Jorina Baars def. Athina Efmorfiadi TKO (referee stoppage) 2 2:28
      1. ↑ For the Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight Championship.

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      Bellator 197

      Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz
      Information
      DateApril 13, 2018
      VenueFamily Arena
      CitySt. Charles, Missouri
      Attendance9,712
      Total gate$968,772

      Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz took place on April 13, 2018 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

      Background

      Michael Chandler was scheduled to face Brent Primus in a rematch for the Lightweight title. However, on March 21, Primus pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury. As a result, Brandon Girtz stepped in as a replacement.[12]

      Results

      Fight card
      Weight class Method Round Time Notes
      Lightweight Michael Chandler def. Brandon Girtz Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:00
      Featherweight A.J. McKee def. Justin Lawrence Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
      Welterweight Logan Storley def. Joaquin Buckley Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
      Catchweight (160 lb) Kevin Ferguson Jr. def. Devon Brock Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:34
      Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
      Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def. Rebecca Ruth TKO (body kick) 3 0:19
      Catchweight (165 lb) Derek Anderson def. Zak Bucia Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
      Bantamweight Dominic Mazzotta def. Josh Sampo Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
      Bantamweight Eric Ellington def. Jordan Howard Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
      Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
      Catchweight (140 lb) A.J. Siscoe def. Justin Robbins Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:34
      Welterweight Jordan Dowdy def. Jeff Crotty Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:29
      Middleweight Adam Cella def. DeWayne Diggs TKO (punches) 1 4:27
      Featherweight Cort Wahle def. Joe Roye Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:21

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        Bellator 198

        Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mir
        Information
        DateApril 28, 2018
        VenueAllstate Arena
        CityRosemont, Illinois
        Attendance13,014
        Total gate$1,285,133

        Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mir took place on April 28, 2018 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        Rafael Lovato Jr. was originally scheduled to face John Salter on this card. However, Salter was pulled by the Illinois Athletic Commission due to an eye issue on April 24 and replaced by Gerald Harris. Due to the lateness of the rebooking, the bout was contested at a catchweight of 188 pounds.[14]

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko def. Frank Mir KO (punches) 1 0:48 [lower-alpha 1]
        Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Sam Sicilia Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:52
        Catchweight (188 lb) Rafael Lovato Jr. def. Gerald Harris Submission (armbar) 1 1:11
        Welterweight Neiman Gracie def. Javier Torres Submission (arm-triangle choke) 2 3:18
        Catchweight (175 lb) Dillon Danis def. Kyle Walker Submission (toe hold) 1 1:38
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Welterweight Sultan Umar def. Tom Angeloff Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
        Heavyweight Robert Morrow def. Adam Maciejewski Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Featherweight Adil Benjilany def. Corey Jackson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Welterweight Mark Stoddard def. Dan Stittgen Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:43
        Catchweight (150 lb) Eric Wisely def. Morgan Sickinger Submission (armbar) 1 1:12
        Flyweight Joey Diehl def. Nate Williams Submission (triangle choke) 1 0:54
        Featherweight Asef Askar vs. Andrew Johnson Draw (majority) (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) 3 5:00
        Welterweight R'Mandel Cameron def. P. J. Cajigas Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
        Lightweight James Bennett def. Dustin Stusse TKO (strikes) 1 2:48
        1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.

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        Bellator 199

        Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo
        Information
        DateMay 12, 2018
        VenueSAP Center
        CitySan Jose, California
        Attendance11,794
        Total gate$1,102,739

        Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo took place on May 12, 2018 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        This card featured the fourth and final bout in the opening round of the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament as Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader moved up to face Muhammed Lawal.

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Heavyweight Ryan Bader def. Muhammed Lawal TKO (punches) 1 0:15 [lower-alpha 1]
        Welterweight Jon Fitch def. Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–26, 29–26) 3 5:00
        Featherweight Aaron Pico def. Lee Morrison TKO (punches) 1 1:10
        Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Javy Ayala KO (punches) 1 2:29
        Lightweight Adam Piccolotti def. Carrington Banks Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 4:41
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Middleweight Jordan Williams def. Brandon Hester TKO (punches) 2 1:11
        Women's Featherweight Amber Leibrock def. Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
        Welterweight James Terry def. Danasabe Mohammed Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
        Featherweight Gaston Bolanos def. Malcolm Hill TKO (leg kicks) 1 2:54
        Bantamweight Justin Tenedora def. David Rivera-Cruz Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:27
        Middleweight Deron Winn def. Ahmed White KO (punch) 1 2:32
        Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
        Lightweight Hyder Amil def. Elias Anderson TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 3:01
        Featherweight Ignacio Ortiz def. Matt Aragoni KO (punches) 3 2:57
        Flyweight Mark Climaco def. Daniel Oseguera TKO (punches) 1 2:21
        Lightweight J.J. Okanovich def. Hugo Lujan Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
        Welterweight Thomas Ponce de Leon def. Dominic Sumner TKO (punches) 2 2:48
        Bantamweight Hohelin Hernandez def. Josh San Diego Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
        Flyweight Josh Paiva def. Adam Antolin KO (head kick and punches) 1 0:32
        Bantamweight Cass Bell def. Khai Wu Submission (strikes) 2 3:27
        1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.

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        Bellator 200

        Bellator 200: Carvalho vs. Mousasi
        Information
        DateMay 25, 2018
        VenueThe SSE Arena, Wembley
        CityLondon, England
        Attendance11,623
        Total gate844,744£ (GBP) $1,086,751 (USD)

        Bellator 200: Carvalho vs. Mousasi took place on May 25, 2018 at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England. The event aired on tape delay in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        This card was expected to be headlined by a rematch between Mirko Cro Cop and Roy Nelson. The pair previously fought in October 2011 at UFC 137 with Nelson winning by TKO. The bout was also expected to serve as an alternate bout for the 2018 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event as Cro Cop pulled out of the fight citing an injury.[17]

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Middleweight Gegard Mousasi def. Rafael Carvalho (c) TKO (punches) 1 3:35 [lower-alpha 1]
        Welterweight Michael Page def. David Rickels TKO (retirement) 2 0:43
        Catchweight (163 lb) Aaron Chalmers def. Ash Griffiths Technical Submission (guillotine choke) 1 1:54
        Middleweight Mike Shipman def. Carl Noon TKO (punches) 1 0:10
        Women's Flyweight Kate Jackson def. Anastasia Yankova Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00
        Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Linton Vassell KO (head kick) 3 1:05
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Welterweight Jahreau Shephard def. Marcin Zywica TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00
        Welterweight Walter Gahadza def. Kent Kauppinen Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:04
        Flyweight Amir Albazi def. Iurie Bejenari Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:21
        Lightweight Charlie Leary def. Tom Green TKO (punches) 2 4:58
        Middleweight Charlie Ward def. Martin Hudson TKO (punches) 1 2:23
        Featherweight Pedro Carvalho def. Daniel Crawford Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def. Vladimir Filipovic Technical Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:56
        Middleweight Costello van Steenis def. Kevin Fryer TKO (punches) 1 1:20
        Featherweight Mike Ekundayo def. Tom Mearns TKO (arm injury) 2 1:02
        1. ↑ For the Bellator Middleweight Championship.

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        Bellator 201

        Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara
        Information
        DateJune 29, 2018
        VenuePechanga Resort and Casino
        CityTemecula, California
        Attendance1,200
        Total gate$312,080

        Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara took place on June 29, 2018 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c) def. Alejandra Lara Submission (armbar) 3 3:55 [lower-alpha 1]
        Lightweight Saad Awad def. Ryan Couture TKO (punches) 1 4:29
        Women's Flyweight Valérie Létourneau def. Kristina Williams Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Featherweight Juan Archuleta def. Robbie Peralta KO (punches) 3 0:14
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Featherweight Jay Jay Wilson def. David Conte Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:59
        Welterweight Ed Ruth def. Andy Murad TKO (punches) 2 4:59
        Welterweight Joey Davis def. Craig Plaskett Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
        Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune def. Giovanni Suran TKO (punches) 2 4:35
        Postliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Women's Strawweight Keri Taylor-Melendez def. Tiani Valle Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:46
        Light Heavyweight Jordan Young def. Jamal Pogues Submission (triangle choke) 3 3:15
        Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
        Lightweight Jacob Rosales def. Joshua Jones Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
        Bantamweight Ricky Furar def. Victor Rosa Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
        1. ↑ For the Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship.

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        Bellator 202

        Bellator 202: Budd vs. Nogueira
        Information
        DateJuly 13, 2018
        VenueWinStar World Casino
        CityThackerville, Oklahoma
        Attendance1,050
        Total gate$201,094

        Bellator 202: Budd vs. Nogueira took place on July 13, 2018 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        Originally Stephanie Geltmacher was scheduled to face Deborah Kouzmin. However, on the week of the event Kouzmin announced that she was injured. Bellator could not find a replacement for Geltmacher in time for the event.

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Women's Featherweight Julia Budd (c) def. Talita Nogueira TKO (punches) 3 4:07 [lower-alpha 1]
        Bantamweight Michael McDonald def. Eduardo Dantas KO (punches) 1 0:58
        Middleweight Chris Honeycutt def. Leo Leite Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–25, 30–25) 3 5:00
        Heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky def. Ernest James TKO (punches) 1 4:03
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Lightweight Will Morris def. Charles Williams Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
        Women's Flyweight Veta Arteaga def. Emily Ducote Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
        Welterweight Yaroslav Amosov def. Gerald Harris Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
        Lightweight Steve Kozola def. Ryan Walker TKO (punches) 1 1:45
        Heavyweight Rudy Schaffroth def. Jon Hill TKO (strikes) 1 0:42
        Welterweight Tyler Ingram def. Fernando Gonzalez Trevino Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:13
        Lightweight Nation Gibrick def. Luis Erives Submission (heel hook) 1 1:30
        Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
        Featherweight Daniel Carey def. Aaron Webb Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:54
        1. ↑ For the Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship.

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        Bellator 203

        Bellator 203: Pitbull vs. Weichel 2
        Information
        DateJuly 14, 2018
        VenueForo Italico
        CityRome, Italy
        Attendance10,140
        Total gate939,567€ (ITL) $1,059,630 (USD)

        Bellator 203: Pitbull vs. Weichel 2 took place on July 14, 2018 at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The event aired via tape delay in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        The main event featured a rematch between Featherweight champion Patricio Freire and challenger Daniel Weichel. The pair previously met at Bellator 138 in June 2015, where Freire won via knockout in the second round.

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Featherweight Patricio Freire (c) def. Daniel Weichel Decision (split) (49–46, 47–48, 48–47) 5 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
        Light Heavyweight Alessio Sakara def. Jamie Sloane TKO (punches) 1 1:19
        Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Vaso Bakocevic KO (spinning back kick) 1 1:06
        Middleweight Alen Amedovski def. Will Fleury KO (punch) 1 1:39
        Lightweight Maxim Radu def. Simone La Preziosa TKO (punches) 1 4:15
        Bantamweight Michele Martignoni def. Simone D'Anna KO (head kick) 1 0:06
        Bellator Kickboxing 10 fight card
        Featherweight (Kickboxing) Gabriel Varga def. Kevin Ross (c) TKO (referee stoppage) 1 2:09 [lower-alpha 2]
        Lightweight (Kickboxing) Giorgio Petrosyan def. Chingiz Allazov Decision (unanimous) (50–44, 49–45, 49–45) 5 3:00
        Lightweight (Kickboxing) Gaston Bolanos def. Domenico Lomurno Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 3:00
        Women’s Flyweight (Kickboxing) Martine Michieletto def. Gloria Peritore Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 3:00
        Catchweight (200 lb) (Kickboxing) Raffaele Vitale def. Mattia Faraoni Decision (majority) (29–27, 29–27, 28–28) 3 3:00
        1. ↑ For the Bellator Featherweight Championship.
        2. ↑ For the Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight Championship.

        [21]

        Bellator 204

        Bellator 204: Caldwell vs. Lahat
        Information
        DateAugust 17, 2018
        VenueSanford Pentagon
        CitySioux Falls, South Dakota
        Attendance3,500
        Total gate$432,306

        Bellator 204: Caldwell vs. Lahat took place on August 17, 2018 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network.

        Background

        The event featured Bellator Bantamweight Champion Darrion Caldwell moving up to Featherweight as he fought Noad Lahat in a non-title bout.

        James Gallagher competed at Bantamweight for the first time as he fought Bellator newcomer Ricky Bandejas.

        Results

        Fight card
        Weight class Method Round Time Notes
        Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Noad Lahat KO (punches) 2 2:46
        Welterweight Logan Storley def. A.J. Matthews TKO (elbows and punches) 2 3:56
        Bantamweight Ricky Bandejas def. James Gallagher KO (head kick and punches) 1 2:49
        Featherweight Tywan Claxton def. Cris Lencione Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
        Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
        Welterweight David Michaud def. Corey Davis KO (punches) 1 1:42
        Welterweight Jason Jackson def. Jordon Larson TKO (punches) 1 3:52
        Welterweight DeMarques Jackson def. Bryce Logan Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
        Lightweight Omar Morales def. Troy Nawrocki KO (strikes) 1 0:58
        Lightweight Micah Peatrowsky def. Keith Phathaem Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
        Welterweight Tyler Ray def. Seth Bass KO (strikes) 1 3:30
        Middleweight Romero Cotton def. Willie Whitehead TKO (strikes) 1 4:12
        Flyweight Lloyd McKinney def. Robiel Tesfaldet Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 4:17
        Welterweight Jeff Nielsen def. Wyatt Meyer TKO (Punches) 1 2:53

          [22]

          Bellator 205

          Bellator 205: McKee vs. Macapa
          Information
          DateSeptember 21, 2018
          VenueCenturyLink Arena
          CityBoise, Idaho
          Attendance5,403
          Total gate$453,852

          Bellator 205: McKee vs. Macapá took place on September 21, 2018 at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.[23]

          Background

          The event was expected to see a featherweight main event featuring A.J. McKee and former champion Pat Curran, but Curran was pulled due to injury. McKee instead faced John Macapá.[23]

          Goiti Yamaguchi was expected to fight Patricky Freire on the card but pulled out before the fight due to injury. Freire instead faced Roger Huerta.[24]

          Results

          Fight card
          Weight class Method Round Time Notes
          Featherweight A.J. McKee def. John Macapá KO (punch) 1 1:09
          Middleweight Rafael Lovato Jr. def. John Salter Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 4:27
          Women's Flyweight Veta Arteaga def. Denise Kielholtz Submission (standing guillotine choke) 2 4:24
          Lightweight Patricky Freire def. Roger Huerta KO (punch) 2 0:43
          Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
          Lightweight Johnny Nuñez def. Josh Wick Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
          Bantamweight Vince Morales def. Justin Hugo Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
          Catchweight (147.5 lb) Ádám Borics def. Josenaldo Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 1:46
          Heavyweight Steve Mowry def. Ben Moa Submission (americana) 1 2:40
          Catchweight (190 lb) Jarod Trice def. Sean Powers Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
          Light Heavyweight Emillio Trevino def. Sua Tuani TKO (punches) 2 1:55
          Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
          Bantamweight Stephen Stirewalt def. Joe Aguirre Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:13
          Lightweight Bryce Edminister def. Leon Taylor Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:34
          Bantamweight Kyle Frost def. David Rangel Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:29
          Lightweight Nathan Stolen def. Andrew Cruz Submission (armbar) 1 3:41

            [25]

            Bellator 206

            Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald
            Information
            DateSeptember 29, 2018
            VenueSAP Center
            CitySan Jose, California
            Attendance12,609
            Total gate$1,248,291

            Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald took place on September 29, 2018 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event streamed live on DAZN in the United States and all other regions previously served by the service, including Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan, as part of a new agreement giving the service rights to seven exclusive cards per-year.[26][1]

            In the United Kingdom, Bellator 206 was televised by Viacom-owned Channel 5, but the telecast ceased transmission at 6:00 a.m. (in favour of preschool programming) before the main event, due to watershed regulations.[27]

            Background

            The event featured a Bellator Middleweight Champion bout between the champion Gegard Mousasi and current Bellator Welterweight Champion Rory MacDonald. MacDonald was attempting to become the second multi-division champion in Bellator history, after former Bellator bantamweight and featherweight champion Joe Warren.[28]

            In addition, former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson met rival and former PRIDE FC middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva for the fourth time in their respective careers. Going into this fight, Silva held a 2–1 advantage in the series.[29]

            This event featured the start of Bellator's inaugural welterweight grand prix tournament. Fighters expected to participate in the tournament are Rory MacDonald, Jon Fitch, Douglas Lima, Andrey Koreshkov, Paul Daley, Michael Page, Neiman Gracie, Ed Ruth, Lorenz Larkin, and Erick Silva, who replaced Yaroslav Amosov.[30]

            Don Mohammed and Salvador Becerra were scheduled to face each other in a Lightweight bout on the undercard. However, the bout was cancelled the week of the fight for undisclosed reasons.[31]

            At weight-ins, Ricky Abdelaziz weighed in at 147.3 pounds, 1.3 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight upper limit of 146 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded catchweight. Abdelaziz was fined 20 percent of his purse which 10% went to his opponent, Laird Anderson, and 10% went to California State Athletic Commission.[32] The bout between DeMarco Villalona and Abraham Vaesau was cancelled after Villalona did not make weight.[32]

            Results

            Fight card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Middleweight Gegard Mousasi (c) def. Rory MacDonald TKO (punches and elbows) 2 3:23 [lower-alpha 1]
            Heavyweight Quinton Jackson def. Wanderlei Silva TKO (punches) 2 4:32
            Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Andrey Koreshkov Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 5 3:04 [lower-alpha 2]
            Featherweight Aaron Pico def. Leandro Higo TKO (elbow and punches) 1 3:19
            Women's Strawweight Keri Taylor-Melendez def. Dakota Zimmerman Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Gaston Bolanos def. Ysidro Gutierrez TKO (punches) 2 1:37
            Preliminary card (DAZN)
            Catchweight (160 lb) Adam Piccolotti def. James Terry Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Bantamweight Cass Bell def. Ty Costa Submission (armbar) 2 3:00
            Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Amber Leibrock TKO (slam and punches) 3 1:23
            Featherweight Jeremiah Labiano def. Justin Smitley TKO (punches) 1 3:41
            Bantamweight Josh San Diego def. Joe Neal Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Light Heavyweight Chuck Campbell def. Joseph Ramirez Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Lightweight Anthony Figueroa def. Samuel Romero Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 28–26, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
            Catchweight (147.3 Ib) Laird Anderson def. Ricky Abdelaziz Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Ignacio Ortiz def. Jacob Ycaro Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Bantamweight Isaiah Batin-Gonzalez def. Khai Wu Decision (split) (29–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
            1. ↑ For the Bellator Middleweight Championship.
            2. ↑ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final.

            [33]

            Bellator 207

            Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader
            Information
            DateOctober 12, 2018
            VenueMohegan Sun Arena
            CityUncasville, Connecticut
            Attendance9,390
            Total gate$981,255

            Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader took place on October 12, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event was live on Paramount Network and DAZN.[34]

            Background

            The event saw a semi-final round bout in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix as Matt Mitrione took on current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader.[35]

            Erick Silva was expected to make his promotional debut at this event facing Lorenz Larkin in a Welterweight World Grand Prix alternate bout, but Silva pulled out due to injury.[36] He was replaced by the Romanian fighter Ion Pascu.[37]

            Results

            Fight card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Heavyweight Ryan Bader def. Matt Mitrione Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–24, 30–25) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
            Heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov def. Roy Nelson KO (punches and knee) 1 4:59
            Welterweight Lorenz Larkin def. Ion Pascu Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [lower-alpha 2]
            Lightweight Corey Browning def. Kevin Ferguson Jr. TKO (punches) 2 2:08
            Lightweight Mandel Nallo def. Carrington Banks KO (knee) 2 0:57
            Preliminary card (Paramount Network.com)
            Middleweight Vinicius de Jesus def. Tim Caron Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Women's Featherweight Janay Harding def. Sinead Kavanagh TKO (referee stoppage) 1 5:00
            Middleweight André Fialho def. Javier Torres Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Women's Flyweight Sarah Click def. Kristi Lopez Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Catchweight (136.5 lb) Michael Kimbel def. Alex Potts KO (punch) 1 0:06
            Women's Flyweight Alexandra Ballou def. Lisa Blaine TKO (elbows) 3 3:28
            Welterweight Pat Casey def. Kastriot Xhema Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
            Postliminary card (Dark bouts)
            Welterweight Kemran Lachinov def. Sean Lally Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
            1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
            2. ↑ Alternate bout of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix.

            [38]

            Bellator 208

            Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnen
            Information
            DateOctober 13, 2018
            VenueNassau Coliseum
            CityUniondale, New York
            Attendance12,966
            Total gate$1,282,338

            Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnen took place on October 13, 2018 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.[39]

            Background

            The event saw a semi-final bout in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix between Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen.[40]

            Robson Gracie Jr. was scheduled to make his professional MMA debut on this card against Jamal Pottinger. However, the bout was cancelled after Pottinger missed weight. A featherweight bout between Frank Buenafuente and James Gonzalez was also cancelled when both fighters came over the weight limit.[41]

            Results

            Fight card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko def. Chael Sonnen TKO (punches) 1 4:46 [lower-alpha 1]
            Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Saad Awad Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
            Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Timothy Johnson KO (punches) 1 1:08
            Middleweight Anatoly Tokov def. Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Henry Corrales def. Andy Main KO (punches) 3 2:08
            Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
            Middleweight Jeremy Puglia def. Eric Olsen TKO (punches) 1 3:16
            Lightweight Dennis Buzukja def. Ryan Castro KO (punches) 1 2:53
            Welterweight Andrews Rodriguez def. Mike DiOrio Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Flyweight Zarrukh Adashev def. Christian Medina TKO (knees and punches) 1 1:08
            Women's Strawweight Jennifer Chieng def. Jessica Ruiz TKO (punches) 1 1:22
            Welterweight David Meshkhoradze def. Shaquan Moore Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Bantamweight Tommy Espinosa def. Suhrob Aidarbekov Submission (armbar) 1 1:27
            Lightweight Nick Fiore def. Jerome Mickle Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            1. ↑ Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.

            [42]

            Bellator 209

            Bellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez
            Information
            DateNovember 15, 2018
            VenueMenora Mivtachim Arena
            CityTel Aviv, Israel
            Attendance10,844
            Total gate₪3,914,775 (ILS) $1,073,556 (USD)

            Bellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez took place on November 15, 2018 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The event aired on November 16, 2018 via tape delay on Paramount Network.[43]

            Background

            The event featured a bout for the Bellator Featherweight Championship between champion Patrício Freire and Emmanuel Sanchez.[43]

            Haim Gozali fought Ryan Couture at the event.[44] The two met at Bellator 180 where Couture won by a unanimous decision.[45]

            On August 20, 2018, it was reported that Olga Rubin is scheduled to meet Cindy Dandois at this event.[44]

            The event featured Vadim Nemkov coming off a spectacular win over former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary as he returned to face former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion Phil Davis.[46]

            Results

            Fight card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Featherweight Patrício Freire (c) def. Emmanuel Sanchez Decision (unanimous) (48–46, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
            Welterweight Ryan Couture def. Haim Gozali Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–27, 30–26) 3 5:00
            Light Heavyweight Vadim Nemkov def. Phil Davis Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Women's Featherweight Olga Rubin def. Cindy Dandois Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 30–26, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Heavyweight Adam Keresh def. Kirill Sidelnikov KO (head kick and punches) 1 1:12
            Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
            Welterweight Jamil Ibragimov def. Jackie Gosh TKO (punches) 1 1:36
            Featherweight Sidemar Honorio def. Liudvik Sholinian Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Denis Palancica def. Kirill Medvedovsky Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Lightweight Aviv Gozali def. Anton Lazebnov Submission (armbar) 1 4:25
            Welterweight Khonry Gracie def. Ron Becker Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Women's Strawweight Viktoria Makarova def. Yulia Sachkov TKO (punches) 1 2:38
            Featherweight Andrey Barberoshe def. Honor Kelesh Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Welterweight Christos Nicolaou def. Fadi Haiyadre TKO (punches) 1 4:48
            Welterweight Shimon Smotritsky def. Matan Levi Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Itzik Rubinov def. Ion Pop Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Light Heavyweight Nika Ben Tuashy def. Nisim Rozalis TKO (punches) 1 0:47
            1. ↑ For the Bellator Featherweight Championship.

            [47]

            Bellator 210

            Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter
            Information
            DateNovember 30, 2018
            VenueWinStar World Casino and Resort
            CityThackerville, Oklahoma
            Attendance1,189
            Total gate$202,914

            Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter took place on November 30, 2018 at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.

            Background

            The event was to feature a middleweight bout between Melvin Manhoef and Chidi Njokuani as the main event.[48] However, on November 1, it was announced that Manhoef had withdrawn from the fight due to injury and was replaced by John Salter.[49]

            It was announced on October 17, 2018, a featherweight matchup between Jeremy Spoon, who makes his Bellator return, and Juan Archuleta.[50]

            On October 26, 2018, it was reported that David Rickels is scheduled to face Bomba Vasconcelos at the welterweight bout at this event.[51]

            It was announced on October 29, 2018, a women's flyweight bout is scheduled between Bruna Ellen and Kristina Williams at this event.[52]

            On October 30, 2018 it was reported that a middleweight bout between Joe Schilling and Jose Alfredo Leija would take place at this event.[53] Leija was later replaced by Will Morris.

            Results

            Fight card
            Weight class Method Round Time Notes
            Middleweight John Salter def. Chidi Njokuani Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:32
            Welterweight David Rickels def. Guilherme Bomba Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Women's Flyweight Kristina Williams def. Bruna Ellen Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
            Featherweight Juan Archuleta def. Jeremy Spoon Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
            Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
            Middleweight Costello van Steenis def. Chris Honeycutt Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Light Heavyweight Jordan Young def. Anthony Ruiz Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:48
            Lightweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Daniel Weichel Decision (split) (30–27, 27–30, 29–28) 3 5:00
            Middleweight Joe Schilling def. Will Morris TKO (corner stoppage) 1 5:00
            Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def. Joe Warren TKO (submission to punches) 1 1:42
            Middleweight Mike Shipman def. Scott Futrell Submission (D'Arce choke) 1 2:58
            Featherweight Noad Lahat def. Brian Moore Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
            Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
            Featherweight Adil Benjilany def. Daniel Carey TKO (kick and punches) 2 0:43
            Heavyweight Rudy Schaffroth def. Vernon Lewis KO (punches) 1 2:51
            Middleweight Gerald Harris vs. Hracho Darpinyan Draw (majority) (28–29, 28–28, 28–28) 3 5:00

              [54]

              Bellator 211

              Bellator 211: Sakara vs. Kauppinen
              Information
              DateDecember 1, 2018
              VenueRDS Stadium
              CityGenoa, Italy
              Attendance5,329
              Total gate467,889€ (ITL) $527,571 (USD)

              Bellator 211: Sakara vs. Kauppinen took place on December 1, 2018 at the RDS Stadium in Genoa, Italy. The event aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.[55]

              Background

              The event featured a light heavyweight bout between Alessio Sakara and Kent Kauppinen as the main event.

              A title fight between current Bellator Kickboxing featherweight champion Gabriel Varga and Shan Cangelosi also took place on the card.

              On October 30, 2018, a welterweight bout between Kiefer Crosbie and Orlando D'Ambrosio was announced for this event.[56]

              A lightweight bout between Italy's Luca Vitali and SBG Ireland prospect Luka Jelcic was scheduled for the event.[57] However, Jelcic withdrew and was replaced by Pedro Carvalho.

              Results

              Fight card
              Weight class Method Round Time Notes
              Light Heavyweight Kent Kauppinen def. Alessio Sakara KO (punch) 1 1:10
              Heavyweight Domingos Barros def. Hesdy Gerges TKO (punches) 1 2:52
              Lightweight Pedro Carvalho def. Luca Vitali Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:43
              Middleweight Alen Amedovski def. Ibrahim Mane KO (punch) 1 0:12
              Welterweight Kiefer Crosbie def. Orlando D’Ambrosio Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
              Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
              Welterweight Andrea Fusi def. Walter Pugliesi Decision (split) 3 5:00
              Welterweight Georgio Pietrini def. Nemanja Milakovic KO (punch) 1 0:20
              Bellator Kickboxing 11
              Featherweight (Kickboxing) Gabriel Varga (c) def. Shan Cangelosi KO (punch) 1 2:42 [lower-alpha 1]
              Welterweight (Kickboxing) Raymond Daniels def. Zakaria Laaouatni Decision (majority) (29–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 3:00 [lower-alpha 2]
              Welterweight (Kickboxing) Yuri Bessmertny def. Karim Ghajji Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–27, 29–27) 3 3:00
              Catchweight (176 lb) (Kickboxing) Gabriele Casella def. Dani Traore Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 3:00
              Featherweight (Kickboxing) Younes Rahmouni def. Tiziano Campus Decision (majority) (28–28, 29–27, 29–27) 3 3:00
              Catchweight (158 lb) (Kickboxing) Christian Zahe def. Samuel Toscano KO (punch) 1 2:20
              1. ↑ For the Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight Championship.
              2. ↑ Non-title fight.

              [58]

              Bellator 212

              Bellator and USO Present: Primus vs. Chandler 2
              Information
              DateDecember 14, 2018
              VenueNeal S. Blaisdell Arena
              CityHonolulu, Hawaii
              Attendance8,293
              Total gate$912,230

              Bellator and USO Present: Primus vs. Chandler 2 took place on December 14, 2018 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii in conjunction with the USO. The event was live on Paramount Network and DAZN.

              Background

              The event featured a Bellator Lightweight Championship bout between the champion Brent Primus and former champion Michael Chandler.[59] The rematch was scheduled for Bellator 197, but Primus pulled out due to injury.[12]

              A women's flyweight bout between former title contender Alejandra Lara and Juliana Velasquez was also announced for the card.[60]

              On November 19, 2018, it was announced Sam Sicilia will face Derek Campos at this event.[61]

              Results

              Fight card
              Weight class Method Round Time Notes
              Lightweight Michael Chandler def. Brent Primus (c) Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 [lower-alpha 1]
              Heavyweight Javy Ayala def. Frank Mir TKO (submission to punches) 2 4:30
              Featherweight A.J. McKee def. Daniel Crawford Submission (anaconda choke) 1 3:19
              Women's Flyweight Juliana Velasquez def. Alejandra Lara Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
              Featherweight Sam Sicilia def. Derek Campos Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
              Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
              Featherweight Toby Misech def. Edward Thommes TKO (flying knee and punches) 3 2:25
              Featherweight Tywan Claxton def. Kaeo Meyer TKO (punches) 1 2:56
              Welterweight Robson Gracie Jr. def. Brysen Bolohao Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:00
              Lightweight Chris Avila def. Brandon Pieper Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:44
              Postliminary card (Dark Bouts)
              Featherweight Nick Badis def. Paul Lopes Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:13
              1. ↑ For the Bellator Lightweight Championship.

              [62]

              Bellator 213

              Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs. Létourneau
              Information
              DateDecember 15, 2018
              VenueNeal S. Blaisdell Arena
              CityHonolulu, Hawaii
              Attendance8,293
              Total gate$912,230

              Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs. Létourneau took place on December 15, 2018 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii.[63] The event was live on DAZN.[64]

              Background

              The event featured Honolulu native Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending the Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship against UFC veteran Valérie Létourneau.[65]

              A middleweight bout between former champion Rafael Carvalho and UFC veteran and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida took place at the event.[66]

              A Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix quarterfinal bout between Neiman Gracie and Ed Ruth also took place.[67]

              Bellator President Scott Coker announced on Monday, September 17, 2018 that King Mo would face former Bellator light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary at the event.[68]

              Results

              Fight card
              Weight class Method Round Time Notes
              Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (c) def. Valérie Létourneau Submission (triangle choke) 3 3:19 [lower-alpha 1]
              Catchweight (186.5 lb) Lyoto Machida def. Rafael Carvalho Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
              Welterweight Neiman Gracie def. Ed Ruth Submission (rear-naked choke) 4 2:15 [lower-alpha 2]
              Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Muhammed Lawal TKO (punch) 3 0:53
              Lightweight Nainoa Dung def. Kona Oliveira TKO (punches) 3 2:05
              Preliminary card (Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App)
              Lightweight Dustin Barca def. Isaac Hopps Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
              Catchweight (180 lb) Maki Pitolo def. Chris Cisneros Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:40
              Bantamweight Kai Kamaka III def. Shojin Miki Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
              Postliminary card (Dark bouts)
              Lightweight Ryan Dela Cruz def. Spencer Higa Decision 3 5:00
              Light Heavyweight Marcus Gamble def. Kala Hose TKO (punches) 1 N/A
              Flyweight Russell Mizuguchi def. Michael Nakagawa Decision 3 5:00
              Featherweight Canaan Kawaihae def. Timothy Teves Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
              1. ↑ For the Bellator Women's Flyweight Championship.
              2. ↑ Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarter-final.

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