Image of Bellator's circular cage. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @bellatormma
Back in Paris after almost a year, Bellator presents itself in the city of romance to star in an event with big names in MMA. Scheduled for the main fight, Gerard Mousasi returns after the defeat that took away his middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg) and faces his brother. Leon edwards, UFC champion, Fabian Edwards.
In the penultimate fight, Mansour Barnaoui seeks to achieve his second consecutive victory in the company and faces the former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Brent Primus, in a duel valid for the quarterfinals of the category's grand prix tournament.
Last Brazilian representative to present himself, Douglas lima, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg.) climbs into the circular cage in a delicate situation at Bellator. Suffered by four consecutive setbacks, the fighter has not emerged victorious since 2019, when he defeated Rory McDonald. On the other hand, his opponent Costello van Steenis is going through a good moment and is trying to achieve his seventh victory in the organization, third in a row.
On the preliminary card, the event features the presence of two more Brazilians. Paula Cristina faces Denise Kielholtz and José Augusto, the man she almost defeated Anthony Johnson, faces Simon Biyong.
O Bellator 296 It is scheduled to start at 12:20 pm (Brasília time) this Friday (12), with the preliminary card. The main card is scheduled for 17pm (Brasília time). The event's 15 fights will be broadcast on 'Canal Combate'.
Anyone who wants to watch all the fights Bellator 296 On the internet, the 'Globosat' channel offers the 'CombatePlay' service, where users can subscribe to the channel and watch online.
Bellator 296 technical sheet
Data: May 12, 2023
Timetable: From 12:20 pm (Brasília time)
Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France
How to watch: Combat Channel (the entire card) on TV and CombatePlay (the entire card) via the internet
MAIN CARD (17 pm from Brasilia)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gegard Mousasi x Fabian Edwards
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Brent Primus x Mansour Barnaoui
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Douglas lima x Costello Van Steenis
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Thibault Gouti x Kane Mousah
PRELIMINARY CARD (13 pm from Brasilia)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Denise Kielholtz x Paula Cristina
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Oliver Enkamp x Luca Poclit
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Saul Rogers x Davy Gallon
Catchweight (up to 66,7kg): Yves Landu x Piotr Niedzielski
Catchweight (up to 63,9kg): Sarvarjon Khamidov x Kevin Petshi
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Tim Wilde x Chris Gonzalez
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Fabacary Diatta x Keir Harvie
Married weight (up to 68kg): Asael Adjoudj x Georges Sasu
Catchweight (up to 78,5kg): Bourama Camara x Romain Debienne
Medium heavy weight (up to 93kg): Jose Augusto x Simon Biyong
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