The only Brazilian on the preliminary card, Alan Carlos debuts with defeat in a bloody fight at Bellator 281

A. Carlos (left) lost to C. Ward (right) at Bellator 281. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

A fighter's debut in a given organization is unforgettable, but it can be marked by good or bad memories. For Alan Carlos, however, the duel against Charles Ward did not end well. In a preliminary fight at Bellator 281, which takes place this Friday (13), the Brazilian suffered elbows in the Irishman's grappling fight and lost a unanimous decision from the judges.

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Carlos debuts with the 'left foot' after almost four years of inactivity. The Bahian has a record of 13 positive results and ten negative results in his career.

Ward now scores his third consecutive victory and has ten triumphs and four setbacks in his career in mixed martial arts.

The fight

Alan Carlos started the duel willing to make use of the difference in wingspan, but saw Charles Ward reduce the distance and land a good straight shot close to the cage. The Brazilian, in turn, managed to recover and bet on low kicks. In the final stretch, the Bahian managed a good counterattack that shook the Irishman, but was unable to settle the score.

Ward followed the intense pace of approach, took another blow at short range, but 'stuck' Carlos to the fence to get the takedown. With elbows, the Irishman opened a cut on the Brazilian's eyebrow, which bled profusely.

If it worked, Charles repeats it. The Irishman followed his strategy in the grappling game, fell in the first minute and continued 'crushing' the Brazilian on top until the end of the fight.

Alfie Davis and Tim Wilde draw after even fight at lightweight

A. Davis and T. Wilde drew at Bellator 281. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

It was nice to see. Still on the preliminary card, Alfie Davis e Tim Wilde They showed their striking skills and, with plastic strikes, shared the octagon for three rounds. The two athletes, who were applauded, were compatriots and shared the support of the public present. After 15 minutes, the fighters tied with the judges' majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 28-28)

Davis and Wilde are unable to return to their winning ways and now have equal records, with 14 triumphs, four setbacks and a draw.

Veteran delivers knockout 'à la Vitor Belfort' and overcomes rival in the first round

D. Weichel managed a sequence à la V. Belfort and beat R. Whitefort. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

The end of the preliminary card featured a great knockout, closely watched by the public in London, England. Daniel weichel got a sequel Vitor belfort about Wanderlei Silva and beat Robert Whitefort in the first round.

A veteran, Weichel reached his 42nd career victory, while he also has 13 defeats. Whiteford, in turn, finds the 'bitter taste' of the fifth setback. He also has 18 triumphs.

Maciej Rozanski does well and manages to beat Maciej Rozanski on points

M. Rozanski does well and manages to beat L. Chadwich on points. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

In a light heavyweight duel (up to 93kg), Lee Chadwick and Maciej Rozanski excited the audience in London, England, with an intense duel decided on points. After imposing initial pressure, the visitor managed to follow his strategy until the end and left with his 'arms raised'.

Polish, Różański debuts with victory in the organization. In his career, there are now 14 triumphs and three setbacks, while Chadwick's streak is broken and has 27 positive results, 16 negative results and one draw.

Chiara Penco has a busy fight and beats Lanchana Green in the first fight on the preliminary card

C. Penco in victory at Bellator 281. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

In the first fight on the preliminary card, Chiara Penco and Lanchana Green had an intense striking duel for three rounds. Fighting predominantly on the feet, the Italian used low kicks and combinations of jabs and straight shots to stay ahead of her opponent on the judges' scorecards (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

Penco, in addition, scored his second victory in a row. Professional since 2017, the Italian has a record of seven triumphs and three setbacks. On the other hand, Green is 'negative' in his career, with five negative results, four positive results and one draw.

Bellator 281 results

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael Page x Logan storley – Fight for the interim belt

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Lyoto Machida x Fabian Edwards

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Denise Kielholtz x Kana Watanabe

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Paul Daley x Wendell Giacomo

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Luke Trainer x Simon Biyong

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Daniel weichel defeated Robert Whiteford by knockout at 1m11sec. from R1

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Elina Kallionidou defeated Kate Jackson via technical knockout (punches) at 4m53sec. from R2

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Oliver Enkamp submitted Mark Lemminger via Buggy Choke in 25 seconds. from R3

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Alfie Davis e Tim Wilde tied in the judges' majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 28-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Andrew Fish defeated Attila Korkma via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Charles Ward defeated Alan Carlos in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-25, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Maciej Rozanski defeated Lee Chadwick via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Chiara Penco defeated Lanchana Green by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

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