B. Ellen (left) surpasses D. Yanez (right) by points in the Bellator 271. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Held this Friday (12), the preliminary card of the Bellator 271 It was attended by a Tupiniquim representative. In a balanced and busy fight, Brazilian Bruna Ellen managed to overcome American Desiree Yanez on her return after almost two years of inactivity.
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Ellen is now recovering from the defeat she suffered against champion Ju Velasquez in December 2019 and is once again triumphant in Scott Coker's organization. Professional since 2015, the Campinas native has a record of six positive results and three negative results.
Yanez is going through a delicate moment in the company, as he has not yet managed to win in his two fights. The American has a history of five triumphs and four setbacks in her career in mixed martial arts.
The fight
In the first round, Bruna Ellen was willing to prove herself right from the start and attacked Desiree Yanez. The Brazilian found the distance and managed to have good moments with combinations, alternating between jabs and straight shots. On the other hand, the North American tried to surprise with the counterattack, but it was not effective.
In the second round, the Campinas fighter continued to be effective. Even so, she already felt, at times, the difficulty in imposing the same rhythm, due to the period in which she was inactive – almost two years. The North American looked more comfortable in the fight and even managed to reverse a fall to come out on top in the final stretch.
Willing to prove that they deserved to win, Ellen and Yanez went for 'all or nothing'. Despite already appearing a certain amount of tiredness, Bruna tried to return to an intensity similar to that of the first round. Therefore, Desiree invested in the grip next to the fence and managed to score in the position. At the last minute, the two fighters began to engage in frank exchanges.
Steve Mowry gives 'gala performance' and submits Rakim Cleveland in the first round
S. Mowry submits R. Cleveland with a kimura on the Bellator 271. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Considered, by many, as one of the great promises of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.) of Bellator, Steve Mowry 'left' and submitted Rakim Cleveland with a kimura in the first round.
Undefeated in his career in MMA, Mowry scored his tenth victory – the third being by kimura.
Cleveland felt the 'bitter taste' of the 15th setback. He also has 22 wins and one draw.
Cody Law takes no notice and runs over Colton Hamm in the first round
C. Law defeats C. Hamm with an elbow. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Relentless. In the fourth fight of the night, Cody Law had a gala performance in the confrontation against Colton Hamm, valid in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg). Undefeated, the North American athlete didn't give his rival a chance and won with a devastating knockout via elbow from the guard in the first round.
Considered one of the biggest names on the rise in the division, Law continues to collect victories throughout his career. Now, he remains unbeaten in four fights, while Hamm balances his record with four triumphs and four setbacks.
Bellator's promise, Valerie Loureda has a tough fight and beats Taylor Turner in a split decision
V. Loureda has a tough fight and beats T. Turner in a split decision. Photo: Reproduction/ YouTube
Despite having started her career in mixed martial arts recently, Valerie Loureda has great appeal from Bellator and, in the fight against Taylor Turner, she managed to live up to expectations. The North American had a balanced duel, but beat her opponent in a split decision from the judges (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).
Now, in her career, Loureda is triumphant again after suffering her first setback. Professional since 2019, the North American has a record of four positive results and one negative result. Turner, in turn, has a negative record of five wins and eight losses.
At the opening of the preliminary card, Ethan Hughes 'surpasses' and knocks out Mahmoud Sebie
E. Hughes 'snaps' and knocks out M. Sebie. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
In a fight that opened the preliminary card of the Bellator 271, welterweight (up to 77kg.) Ethan Hughes overcame the fact that he was an underdog and, with a strong game in ground and pound, knocked out former Olympic wrestler Mahmoud Sebie. The fight ended with the North American in the mount after consecutive punches from above in the third round of the duel.
With the result, Hughes reaches his third victory in his career – the second being by knockout. In turn, Sebie is defeated for the first time in his career in mixed martial arts, precisely on his debut in the organization. He also has three other triumphs.
Bellator 271 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chris Cyborg defeated Sinead Kavanagh by knockout at 1m32s of R1 – Fight for the belt
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Linton Vassell defeated Tyrell Fortune via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Aaron Pico defeated Justin Gonzales via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Arlene Blencowe defeated Pam Sorenson by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Steve Mowry submitted Rakim Cleveland with a kimura at 3m28s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Bruna ellen defeated Derisee Yanez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Roman Faraldo defeated Robert Turnquest by knockout at 1m17s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cody Law defeated Colton Hamm by technical knockout at 4m21s of R1
Catchweight (58kg): Valerie Loureda defeated Taylor Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeated Muhammed DeReese via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Ethan Hughes defeated Mahmoud Sebie by technical knockout (punches) 4m5s into R3
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