Bellator 249 Results

Bellator 249 took place last night and we’ve got all the results for you below.

The event was headlined by women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and she turned in a dominant performance against Arlene Blencowe.

Cyborg controlled the action on the feet, but for the first time in her career she would eventually claim a submission victory mid-way through the second round as she first landed ground and pound, and then set up a rear-naked choke finish.

Main Card

Cris Cyborg defeated Arlene Blencowe via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:36 of Round 2

Leandro Higo defeated Ricky Bandejas via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:32 of Round 2

Steve Mowry defeated Shawn Teed via TKO (knee and punches) at 4:22 of Round 1

Saad Awad and Mandel Nallo fight to a No Contest at 1:44 of Round 1

Prelims

Andrew Kapel defeated Joseph Creer via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of RD2

Kemran Lachinov defeated Kyle Crutchmer via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Christian Edwards defeated Hamza Salim via submission (RNC) at 1:28 of RD2

Da’Mon Blackshear defeated Mike Kimbel via submission (RNC) at 4:14 of RD2

Aviv Gozali defeated Logan Neal via submission (kimura) at 3:22 of RD1

Another first round submission victory for Aviv Gozali and he is still undefeated in @BellatorMMA action! pic.twitter.com/21FFnq0800
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 16, 2020

Albert Gonzales defeated Kastriot Xhema via TKO (retirement) at 5:00 RD2

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