R. Markes closed the Bellator 262 preliminary card Photo: Instagram
The only Brazilian athlete on the Bellator 262 preliminary card, Ronny Markes did not have a good performance against Said Sowma. The Brazilian fighter didn't have time to impose his game and was knocked out less than two minutes into the fight. The show was held at the Mohegan Sun Arena, in Unscasvile, Connecticut (USA).
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The fight that closed the preliminary card of the event saw a hug between the two athletes at the bell. After an initial minute of much study, Said Sowa landed a cross that took the Brazilian to the ground. Referee Dan Miraglliotta stopped the fight after two more blows from the North American with the Tupiniquim athlete down.
With the knockout over Ronny, Said recovers from the negative result in his last fight against Tyrell Fortune. The American now has a record of seven wins and two losses in his career.
On the other hand, Ronny Markes suffers his second consecutive defeat. The Brazilian fighter now has 19 triumphs and nine setbacks in his professional MMA record.
With a striking show, Cody Law knocks out Theodore Macuka in the first round
C. Law knocked out T. Macuka Photo: Instagram
I couldn't even sweat. In a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), Cody Law ran over Theodore Macuka before halfway through the opening round. With a great performance in the stand-up fight, Law pressed his opponent against the cage and landed a sequence of jabs and straight shots until the referee stopped him.
Cody Law still doesn't know what defeat means in professional MMA and wins his fourth victory in a row. In his second fight of his career, Macuka knows the bitter taste of setback and now has a positive and a negative result on his record.
Diana Avsaragova beat Gabriela Gulfin via split decision
D, Avsaragova beat G. Gulfin via split decision Photo: Instagram
Diana Avsaragova's good striking and takedown defense were extremely important for her good performance against Gabriella Gulfin. The Russian fighter resisted all of the North American's attacks, kept the fight standing and punished her opponent's face with a festival of jabs and rights during the 15 minutes of the fight. In the end, a surprising split decision by the referees in favor of the European fighter.
With the triumph, Diana remains undefeated in professional MMA with four consecutive victories. On the other hand, Gulfin now has a negative record with three defeats and two victories in professional MMA.
Adil Benjilany beat Johnny Soto via unanimous decision
The great balance marked the confrontation between Johnny Soto and Adil Benjilany. The two fighters staged a high-intensity duel in both striking and ground fighting. After a good start from Soto, Benjilany equalized the match with a good fight on the feet and looking for combinations. Johnny defended himself well and counterattacked when he had the opportunity. In the judges' decision, Adil won unanimously.
After the positive result, Benjilany now has six wins and three defeats in his professional record. Soto, now boasts a record of 4 triumphs and two setbacks in his career.
In impressive turnaround, Charlie Campbell knocks out Nicholas Giuletti
The duel that opened Bellator 262 saw an impressive turnaround. After being dominated during practically the entire first round with the fight on the ground, Charlie Campbell managed to get up and reinforced his takedown defense. After that, the North American took control of the fight on his feet and won by technical knockout in the second round.
With the good victory, Campbell now has four wins and one defeat in his career. On the other hand, Nicholas Giuletti now has a record tied with two positive results and two negative results.
Bellator 262 results
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Juliana Velasquez x Denise Kielholtz – Fight for the belt
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Tyrell Fortune x Matt Mitrione
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Cee Jay Hamilton x Matheus Mattos
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Arlene Blencowe x Dayana Silva
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Travis Davis x Johnny Eblen
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Said Sowma knocked out Ronny Markes at 1m09s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cody Law beat Theodore Macuka by technical knockout at 1m54s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Diana Avsaragova beat Gabriella Gulfin in a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Adil Benjilany beat Johnny Soto by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Charlie Campbell beat Nicholas Giulietti by technical knockout at 1m30s of R2
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