M. Matheus faced CJ. Hamilton on the main card of Bellator 262 Photo: Instagram
One of Brazil's representatives on the Bellator 261 card this Friday (16), Matheus Mattos was responsible for Brazil's first victory at the event. With a confident performance, the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) knocked out Cee Jay Hamilton in the third round. Also in the main part, Dayana Silva was defeated by Arlene Blencowe.
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The fight between Cee Jay Hamilton and Matheus Mattos started 'a mile a minute'. In the first minute, the Brazilian landed a blow that 'shook' his opponent. The two athletes kept the fight standing and exchanged punches and kicks. The Brazilian fighter dominated the center of the cage, but the North American was effective in counter punches. In the final minute, Mattos pressed Hamilton against the cage and attacked with knees and stomps.
In the second half, Mattos returned, keeping his distance and using his kicks to score. Hamilton tried to get closer, however, without success. The Brazilian fighter 'fastened his pace' and landed an 'upper' right hand along with a left blow that knocked Hamilton down. With his opponent in a position on all fours, it was up to the Brazilian to land a few more punches before the referee declared the end of the fight.
The Brazilian fighter is recovering from the defeat he suffered in his last fight and now has a record of 12 wins, two losses and one draw. On the other hand, Hamilton suffers his second negative result in a row and now has 15 triumphs and nine setbacks in professional MMA.
Tyrell Fortune 'runs over' Matt Mitrione and wins by knockout
T. Fortune x M. Mittrione Photo: Instagram
In the co-main fight of the event, Fortune ran over Mitrione 'without mercy or mercy'. Right at the beginning of the fight, Fortune put his opponent down and landed a series of blows. The veteran still tried to free himself and escape but Tyrell insisted and continued the attacks. It was up to Dan Miragliotta to stop the massacre.
Current number five in the rankings, Fortune won his third consecutive victory in the organization and came very close to a possible title fight in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg). The fighter has a record of 11 triumphs and only one setback in his career.
A veteran with a stint in the UFC, Matt Mitrione continues his ordeal and now suffers his fourth consecutive defeat. At 43 years old, number seven in the rankings has 13 victories and nine setbacks
Even with a good performance, Dayana Silva is knocked out by Arlene Blencowe
A. Blencowe faced Brazilian Dayana Silva Photo: Instagram
Widely favorite for the confrontation, Australian Arlene Blencowe had a lot of difficulties in the first two rounds against Brazilian Dayana Silva. Keeping much of the fight standing, the two athletes fought a fight with a lot of exchange of blows and combinations. The Brazilian managed to get a takedown at the end of the second half but didn't have time to try a submission or attack.
The Brazilian returned for the third round trying to be more aggressive, but, in the first minute, the Australian landed a left cross that took Dayana to the ground. There was still time for two more blows from the veteran before the referee interrupted.
Number two in the featherweight rankings (up to 65,7kg), Arlene returns to winning ways after being defeated by the division champion Chris Cyborg. The 38-year-old fighter now has 14 triumphs and eight setbacks on her record.
Brazilian Dayana Silva suffered her second defeat in two fights in the organization. Its debut was in April of this year with a negative result for julia budd in the unanimous decision of the judges. At 30 years old, the Brazilian fighter has a professional MMA record of nine victories and seven setbacks.
With a dominant performance, Johnny Eblen beats newcomer Travis Davis
J. Eblen x T. Davis Photo: Instagram
The 'zebra' had no room to wander at the opening of the Bellator 261 main card. With a dominant performance from start to finish, number five in the middleweight rankings (up to 83,9kg) Johnny Eblen controlled the fight on the feet and in the fight Olympic match against newcomer Travis Davis. After 15 minutes of strategic action, the 'diamond hands' won with a unanimous decision from the judges.
After his second consecutive dominant performance, Eblen should gain a few more positions in the category standings and remains undefeated in his career with nine victories. On the other hand, Travis was defeated again after two fights and now boasts a record of 10 triumphs and five setbacks.
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 defeated Matt Mitrione by technical knockout at 1m45s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Matheus Mattos defeated Cee Jay Hamilton by technical knockout 1m33 of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Arlene Blencowe defeated Dayana Silva by technical knockout 1m from R3
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Johnny Eblen defeated Travis Davis via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
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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