Bellator 296: Gegard Mousasi x Fabian Edwards – Results

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It's time. This Friday (12), in Paris (FR), the Bellator 296, which marks the return of the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Gegard Mousasi. Protagonist of the main fight of the night, the veteran faces Fabian Edwards, brother of Leon edwards, UFC welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg.).

After losing the title in his last appearance, Mousasi is looking to get back on track to winning ways and put himself in a favorable position to have the right to a rematch with current champion Johnny Eblen. On the other hand, his opponent is looking to get his first chance at the Bellator belt.

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In the co-main fight, Mansour Barnaoui has won eight straight victories and faces Brent Primus in a duel that counts for a place in the semifinals of the lightweight Grand Pix (up to 70,3kg).

In total, the show has 14 scheduled clashes. Brazil will be represented by Douglas lima, which appears on the main card against Costello Van Steenis and also by Paula Cristina, newcomer to the organization and José Augusto, better known as 'Gugu', in the preliminaries.

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Results Bellator 296

Data: May 12, 2023

Timetable: From 12:20 pm (Brasília time)

Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France

How to watch: Combat Channel (the entire card) on TV and CombatePlay (entire card) online

MAIN CARD (17 pm from Brasilia)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Fabian Edwards derrotou Gegard Mousasi in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Brent Primus defeated Mansour Barnaoui via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Douglas lima defeated Costello Van Steenis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Thibault Gouti beat Kane Mousah by technical knockout (punches) at 3:58 of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD (13 pm from Brasilia)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Denise Kielholtz defeated Paula Cristina in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Luca Poclit defeated Oliver Enkamp by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Saul Rogers x Davy Gallon – fight without result 

Catchweight (up to 66,7kg): Yves Landu defeated Piotr Niedzielski by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Catchweight (up to 63,9kg): Sarvarjon Hamidov defeated Kevin Petshi by submission (rear naked choke) at 1m33s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Tim Wilde defeated Chris Gonzalez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Fabacary Diatta defeated Keir Harvie by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Catchweight (up to 68kg): Asael Adjoudj defeated Georges Sasu in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Catchweight (up to 78,5kg): Romain Debienne defeated Bourama Camara by knockout (punches) at 1m04s of R2

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jose Augusto defeated Simon Biyong via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

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