Follow the results of Bellator 261. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.) of the company chaired by Scott Coker will meet its new interim champion this Friday (25), in Connecticut (USA). In the main fight of Bellator 261, Timothy Johnson and Valentim Moldavsky will fight to see who will win the belt. The winner will receive the chance to face Ryan bader for the unification of the title.
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In addition to the title fight, the show will feature nine more clashes. The co-main duel will mark the third appearance of former UFC bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) and flyweight (up to 56,7kg) UFC title challenger, Liz Carmouche. After two consecutive victories, the veteran seeks to maintain her unbeaten record in the company against Kana Watanabe, in a clash valid for the under-56,7kg category.
At Bellator 261, Brazil will be represented by a single athlete. With a stint in the UFC, John Macapá returns to Bellator after a losing stint at RIZIN. The Amapá native faces John de Jesus in the fight that opens the show.
Stay tuned here to follow the results of 261, Timothy Johnson x Valentim Moldavsky, LIVE and REAL TIME:
Bellator 261 results
Data: June 25, 2021
Timetable: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE the entire preliminary and main card on ESPN Brasil
MAIN CARD (22pm, Brasília time)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Valentin Moldavsky defeated Timothy Johnson via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Liz Carmouche defeated Kana Watanabe by technical knockout in 35 seconds. from R1
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Sidney Outlaw submitted Myles Jury with a rear naked choke at 4m44sec. from R3
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Daniel weichel defeated Keoni Diggs via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Christian Edwards defeated Simon Biyong by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm, Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): John de Jesus defeated John Macapá in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Taylor Johnson submitted Lance Wright with a rear naked choke at 2m58sec. from R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jaylon Bates submitted Cody Matthews with an armbar at 4:04. on R2
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Corey Samuels defeated Isaiah Hokit by knockout 10s of R1
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Soren Bak defeated Bobby Lee via unanimous decision (30-26, 39-27, 29-27)
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