It's time for another presentation by Gerard Mousasi, MMA veteran. Scheduled for the main fight of Bellator 296, the Dutchman will measure forces against Fabian Edwards, brother of the current UFC welterweight champion, Leon edwards, in a duel valid for the middleweight category (83,9kg.), this Friday (12).
Defeated in his last appearance, Mousasi ended up losing the category belt and returns in search of another run for the title. At 37 years old, the sports icon had accumulated four consecutive victories, two of which as champion. His opponent, seven years younger, has been enjoying two victories and is trying to maintain a good phase in the organization.
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In the penultimate fight of the night, highlights from the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg) meet to decide who will advance to the semi-finals of the Grand Prix. Fighting with the support of the fans, Mansour Barnaoui will have a tough task ahead when facing former interim champion Brent Primus. A big favorite at the bookmakers, Mansour has not lost a fight since 2016 and has won eight consecutive victories.
Last Brazilian to perform at the event, Douglas lima seeks to return to the path of victories after the glory days in the organization, where he held the welterweight belt (up to 77,1kg.). In a delicate phase in Bellator, the fighter has accumulated four defeats in his last five appearances. His opponent, Costello van Steenis, from the Netherlands, will try to take advantage of the 'Phenomenon''s bad moment and achieve his 15th triumph in the event.
Brazil has two representatives on the preliminary card
On the preliminary card, the event will feature Paula Cristina, from Pará who makes her Bellator debut and faces Denise Kielholtz, in the flyweight category (up to 56,7kg).
Earlier, José Augusto, the man who almost defeated Anthony Johnson, faces Simon Biyong, an athlete from Cameroon, who is on a two-fight win streak and has seven knockout wins on his record. The fight will be at light heavyweight (up to 93kg.)
Bellator 296 technical sheet
Data: May 12, 2023
Timetable: From 12:20 pm (Brasília time)
Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France
How to watch: Canal Combate (the entire card) on TV and CombatePlay (the entire card) via the internet
MAIN CARD (17 pm from Brasilia)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gegard Mousasi x Fabian Edwards
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Brent Primus x Mansour Barnaoui
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Douglas lima x Costello Van Steenis
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Thibault Gouti x Kane Mousah
PRELIMINARY CARD (13 pm from Brasilia)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Denise Kielholtz x Paula Cristina
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Oliver Enkamp x Luca Poclit
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Saul Rogers x Davy Gallon
Catchweight (up to 66,7kg): Yves Landu x Piotr Niedzielski
Catchweight (up to 63,9kg): Sarvarjon Khamidov x Kevin Petshi
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Tim Wilde x Chris Gonzalez
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Fabacary Diatta x Keir Harvie
Married weight (up to 68kg): Asael Adjoudj x Georges Sasu
Catchweight (up to 78,5kg): Bourama Camara x Romain Debienne
Medium heavy weight (up to 93kg): Jose Augusto x Simon Biyong
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