TEMECULA, Calif. – Bellator 293 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results.
The event takes place at Pechanga Resort Casino. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.
In the main event, Marcelo Golm (10-3 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) takes on Daniel James (14-6-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) at heavyweight. In the co-feature, Leah McCourt (7-2 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) meets former UFC title challenger Cat Zingano (13-4 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) in a women’s featherweight bout that could determine the next title challenger.
Full Bellator 293 results include:
Maria Henderson vs. Mackenzie Stiller
Result: Mackenzie Stiller def. Maria Henderson via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:17
Records: Maria Henderson (1-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), Mackenzie Stiller (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jonathan Romero
Brandon Carrillo vs. Bryce Meredith
Result: Bryce Meredith def. Brandon Carrillo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:11
Records: Brandon Carrillo (1-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), Bryce Meredith (4-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Frank Trigg
Ashley Cummins vs. Randi Field
Result: Randi Field def. Ashley Cummins via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Ashley Cummins (7-7 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), Randi Field (4-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA)
Division: Women’s 120-pound contract weight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jason Herzog
Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Vladimir Tokov
Result: Vladimir Tokov def. Lance Gibson Jr. via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:02
Records: Lance Gibson Jr. (7-1 MMA, 5-1 BMMA), Vladimir Tokov (8-2 MMA, 4-2 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Raphael Davis
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 ⚡️
Vladimir Tokov's KO is even better in slow motion! 😱#Bellator293 | @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by REBEL pic.twitter.com/gXG4bCqogk
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) March 31, 2023
Lucas Brennan vs. Josh San Diego
Result: Lucas Brennan def. Josh San Diego via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:14
Records: Lucas Brennan (7-0 MMA, 7-0 BMMA), Josh San Diego (9-4 MMA, 4-1 BMMA)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jonathan Romero
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 📈
Lucas Brennan just keeps getting better and better! 😱#Bellator293 | @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by REBEL pic.twitter.com/cLGq9j5VC5
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Jeff Creighton vs. Joey Davis
Result: Jeff Creighton def. Joey Davis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Records: Jeff Creighton (7-2-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Joey Davis (8-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Frank Trigg
𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘁 👊
Jeff Creighton defeats top prospect Joey Davis by Split Decision. #Bellator293 | @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by REBEL pic.twitter.com/ddrhc76n1y
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Sara Collins vs. Pam Sorenson
Result: Sara Collins def. Pam Sorenson via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:43
Records: Sara Collins (4-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Pam Sorenson (9-6 MMA, 1-3 BMMA)
Division: Women’s featherweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jason Herzog
Mandel Nallo vs. Adam Piccolotti
Result: Adam Piccolotti def. Mandel Nallo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:26
Records: Mandel Nallo (9-3 MMA, 4-3 BMMA), Adam Piccolotti (14-5 MMA, 10-5 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Raphael Davis
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 ⚙️@adampiccolotti is a problem on the ground! Another submission inside the Bellator cage.#Bellator293 | @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by REBEL pic.twitter.com/7qK44eCccV
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Nick Browne vs. Mike Hamel
Result: Mike Hamel def. Nick Browne via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 0:42
Records: Nick Browne (13-3 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), Mike Hamel (10-5 MMA, 3-2 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Frank Trigg
#Bellator293 Official Result: Mike Hamel (10-5) defeated Nick Browne (13-3) via TKO (strikes) at :42 of round one
— Bellator Public Relations (@BellatorPR) April 1, 2023
Rakim Cleveland vs. Christian Edwards
Result: Rakim Cleveland def. Christian Edwards via submission (standing guillotine choke) – Round 3, 3:55
Records: Rakim Cleveland (23-15-1 MMA, 1-2 BMMA), Christian Edwards (5-3 MMA, 5-3 BMMA)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jonathan Romero
Sullivan Cauley vs. Luke Trainer
Result: Luke Trainer def. Sullivan Cauley via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:58
Records: Sullivan Cauley (5-1 MMA, 5-1 BMMA), Luke Trainer (7-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Jason Herzog
He may be called "The Gent" but that submission by Luke Trainer was savage! 💥#Bellator293 | Watch LIVE on @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/WZ8wo5Vcoi
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Archie Colgan vs. Justin Montalvo
Result: Archie Colgan def. Justin Montalvo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:33
Records: Archie Colgan (7-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA), Justin Montalvo (5-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Raphael Davis
👑 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴
Impeccable striking from @king_colgan to secure the stoppage! #Bellator293 | Watch LIVE on @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/NbzCwmC7N5
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Aaron Jeffery vs. John Salter
Result: John Salter def. Aaron Jeffery via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Aaron Jeffery (13-4 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), John Salter (19-6 MMA, 9-3 BMMA)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Jonathan Romero
Congratulations to @JohnSalter_MMA on an incredible career!#Bellator293’s main card is LIVE on @Showtime! pic.twitter.com/9e2gU9tSyT
— SHOWTIME SPORTS (@SHOsports) April 1, 2023
Leah McCourt vs. Cat Zingano
Result: Cat Zingano def. Leah McCourt via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Records: Leah McCourt (7-3 MMA, 6-2 BMMA), Cat Zingano (14-4 MMA, 4-0 BMMA)
Division: Women’s featherweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Frank Trigg
WOW! @CatZingano cuts @leahmccourtmma with a knee, but McCourt reverses the takedown.
Watch the #Bellator293 Main Card LIVE on @SHOsports 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9A2tF5b9nG
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 1, 2023
Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James
Result: Daniel James def. Marcelo Golm via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:26
Records: Marcelo Golm (10-3 MMA, 2-0 BMMA), Daniel James (14-6-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Jason Herzog
.@djames1981 with the finish at #Bellator293 pic.twitter.com/vQS3URdQqG
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) April 1, 2023
