There is a Bellator MMA doubleheader this weekend, starting with Bellator 245 tonight (September 11th) from the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida rematches Phil Davis in a fight Davis won by decision in 2013. As for the co-main event, former UFC title contender Cat Zingano makes her Bellator debut against Gabrielle Holloway.
The Bellator 245 prelims will be streamed live here on Bloody Elbow, starting at 8:15pm ET. The show will then move over to DAZN at 10pm ET for the main card. The event will also air on the Paramount Network, which is one of the last times we’ll say that before they head to CBS Sports Network.
Join us and let us know what you think of tonight’s fights.
Main Card
Phil Davis def. Lyoto Machida via split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)
Cat Zingano def. Gabrielle Holloway via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26 x2)
Taylor Johnson def. Ed Ruth via submission (heel hook) (R1, 0:59)
Raymond Daniels vs. Peter Stanonik ruled no-contest (two unintentional shots to groin) (R2, 1:00)
Preliminary Card
Alex Polizzi def. Rafael Carvalho via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Leslie Smith def. Amanda Bell via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Tyrell Fortune vs. Jack May declared no-contest (accidental knee to groin) (R1, 2:42)
Keith Lee def. Vinicius Zani via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)