L. Machida (left) ends up being knocked out by F. Edwards (right) at Bellator 281. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
Couldn't Lyoto Machida. In the second most important fight of Bellator 281, an event that took place this Friday (13), the Brazilian was surprised and ended up knocked out by Fabian Edwards still in the first round. The Brazilian now suffers the fourth consecutive defeat in his career.
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Hired by Bellator after leaving Ultimate, Machida won his first two fights, but was defeated the last four times he stepped into the circular cage. The 'Dragon' has a record of 26 triumphs and 12 setbacks in his career. He had his last fight under his contract with the organization.
Edwards alleviates his situation and returns to triumph in Scott Coker's company. The Brit is getting closer to his chance at the welterweight belt (under 93kg) and has a record of 10 positive results and two negative results.
The fight
Machida started with a lot of study and looked for a sense of distance, while Edwards tried to kick low and counterattack with jabs and straight shots. In one of the moments, the Englishman had a good sequence and shortened to try the takedown.
In the clinch, Fabian opened up space and crossed the left, which made Lyoto 'double'. He went up, made the Brazilian fall and still had time to land two punches on the ground.
Kana Watanabe returns to her roots and submits Denise Kielholtz with a triangle
K. Watanabe used triangle to overcome D. Kielholtz at Bellator 281. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
After being defeated in a fight against Liz Carmouche, Kana Watanabe bet on her judo skills to submit Denise Kielholtz with a triangle choke in the second round. The Japanese is now getting closer to a chance at the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.).
Professional since 2017, Watanabe has a record of 11 triumphs, one setback and one draw. Kielholtz suffers his fourth negative result in his career, while he also has six other positive results.
In a 'crazy' fight, the English sensation suffers in his striking and ends up overmatched at the opening of the main card
In a 'crazy' fight, L. Trainer ends up defeated by S. Biyong in the opening of the main card. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
Undefeated in his career, Luke Trainer entered the circular cage with vast favoritism over Simon Biyong. Fighting at home, the Englishman felt the pressure, suffered on his feet and had some good moments on the ground, but ended up defeated for the first time on the judges' scorecards. The duel was valid in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg) at the opening of the main card.
Biyong is recovering from his defeat over Christian Edwards, in June 2021. The Cameroonian has eight victories and two setbacks. Trainer, who is an English sensation, suffers his first career defeat, while also having five other positive results.
Bellator 281 results
MAIN CARD (17:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael Page x Logan storley – Fight for the interim belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Fabian Edwards derrotou Lyoto Machida by knockout at 3:18 of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Kana Watanabe submitted Denise Kielholtz with a triangle at 3m03s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Paul Daley defeated Wendell Giáas by knockout at 4m09s of R2
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Simon Biyong defeated Luke Trainer in the unanimous decision of the judges(29-27, 28-27, 29-27)
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 by 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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