Bellator 298 took place Friday, and MMA Junkie provided a live video stream and official results.
The event took place at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. The main card aired on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.
In the main event, former interim welterweight champion Logan Storley (14-2 MMA, 9-2 BMMA) took on Brennan Ward (17-6 MMA, 12-6 BMMA). In the co-feature, Valentin Moldavsky (11-3 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) met Steve Mowry (10-0-1 MMA, 6-0-1 BMMA) in a rematch.
Full Bellator 298 results include:
Jordan Oliver vs. Andrew Triolo
Result: Jordan Oliver def. Andrew Triolo via submission (arm triangle) – Round 1, 1:05
Records: Jordan Oliver (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Andrew Triolo (0-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Talk about a slick debut. @that_dude_JO is one to watch! 👀
📺 #Bellator298 @MonsterEnergy Prelims LIVE on YouTube ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFQpdS pic.twitter.com/KUhAHAEy2e
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 11, 2023
Marcirley Alves da Silva vs. Jerrell Hodge
Result: Marcirley Alves da Silva def. Jerrell Hodge via KO (punches) – Round 1, 3:53
Records: Marcirley Alves da Silva (12-3 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Jerrell Hodge (10-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Bobby Wombacher
Alves de Silva with an 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 combo for the KO 👊
He said it, and he delivered a huge first-round finish to secure a debut win in Sioux Falls! 😱
📺 #Bellator298 @MonsterEnergy Prelims LIVE on YouTube ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFQpdS pic.twitter.com/Gfm1azfsBY
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 11, 2023
Sullivan Cauley vs. Hamza Salim
Result: Sullivan Cauley def. Hamza Salim via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 1, 4:24
Records: Sullivan Cauley (6-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA), Hamza Salim (7-7 MMA, 0-3 BMMA)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Bobby Wombacher
"Who do you think you are? 𝗜 𝗔𝗠" 👍@sullytroy100 is BACK!
📺 Watch the #Bellator298 @MonsterEnergy Prelims LIVE on the Bellator YouTube channel ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFQpdS pic.twitter.com/hNMhgNsurO
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 11, 2023
Katerina Shakalova vs. Dayana Silva
Result: Katerina Shakalova def. Dayana Silva via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Records: Katerina Shakalova (8-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Dayana Silva (10-9 MMA, 1-4 BMMA)
Division: Women’s featherweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Aalon Cruz vs. Alfie Davis
Result: Alfie Davis def. Aalon Cruz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Alfie Davis (16-4-1 MMA, 7-1-1 BMMA), Aalon Cruz (11-5 MMA, 1-1 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jason Herzog
Leandro Higo vs. Nikita Mikhailov
Result: Leandro Higo def. Nikita Mikhailov via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:50
Records: Leandro Higo (22-6 MMA, 5-4 BMMA), Nikita Mikhailov (10-3 MMA, 3-1 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Bobby Wombacher
Jairo Pacheco vs. Vladimir Tokov
Result: Vladimir Tokov def. Jairo Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Vladimir Tokov (9-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA), Jairo Pacheco (7-2 MMA, 0-2 BMMA)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Josh Hill vs. Kasum Kasumov
Result: Kasum Kasumov def. Josh Hill via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Records: Kasum Kasumov (15-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Josh Hill (22-6 MMA, 4-3 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jason Herzog
Weber Almeida vs. Lucas Brennan
Result: Lucas Brennan def. Weber Almeida via knockout (knee) – Round 3, 3:32
Records: Lucas Brennan (9-0 MMA, 9-0 BMMA), Weber Almeida (7-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Bobby Wombacher
𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗢! 😱
A highlight reel knockout and epic comeback all rolled into one. Lucas Brennan, that was insane!
📺 Watch the #Bellator298 @MonsterEnergy Prelims LIVE ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFPRok pic.twitter.com/W3Q1rLJ37t
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
Enrique Barzola vs. Jaylon Bates
Result: Enrique Barzola def. Jaylon Bates via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Enrique Barzola (20-7-2 MMA, 4-2 BMMA), Jaylon Bates (7-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
👊 @ElFuerteBarzola 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 his shot!
After a dominant display at #Bellator298, Barzola wants a shot at bantamweight gold. Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/XmhOpSPJbD
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
Diana Avsaragova vs. Justine Kish
Result: Justine Kish def. Diana Avsaragova via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Justine Kish (9-6 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), Diana Avsaragova (6-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Jason Herzog
👀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗧 is on @JustineKish's mind following her victory over top flyweight prospect Diana Avsaragova. #Bellator298 pic.twitter.com/A6YZj3BgcP
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
Islam Mamedov vs. Sidney Outlaw
Result: Sidney Outlaw def. Islam Mamedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Sidney Outlaw (17-5 MMA, 5-2 BMMA), Islam Mamedov (22-3-1 MMA, 2-2 BMMA)
Division: 160-pound contract weight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
"𝗗𝗔 𝗚𝗨𝗡" 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 👊
Sidney Outlaw makes a winning return after securing a decision win over Islam Mamedov. Who's next for Outlaw? 👀#Bellator298 | LIVE NOW | @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/r7Wmuwxbmf
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
James Gallagher vs. James Gonzalez
Result: James Gallagher def. James Gonzalez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Records: James Gallagher (12-2 MMA, 9-2 BMMA), James Gonzalez (10-7 MMA, 1-2 BMMA)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Jason Herzog
🗣️ “𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧!”@StrabanimalMMA had a lot to say after his victory in Sioux Falls.#Bellator298 | LIVE NOW | @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/SmjkveDJNd
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
Aaron Jeffery vs. Dalton Rosta
Result: Aaron Jeffery def. Dalton Rosta via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Records: Aaron Jeffery (14-4 MMA, 3-1 BMMA), Dalton Rosta (8-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Bobby Wombacher
Valentin Moldavsky vs. Steve Mowry
Result: Valentin Moldavsky def. Steve Mowry via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Records: Valentin Moldavsky (12-3 MMA, 7-2 BMMA), Steve Mowry (10-0-2 MMA, 6-0-2 BMMA)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Logan Storley vs. Brennan Ward
Result: Logan Storley def. Brennan Ward via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:05
Records: Logan Storley (15-2 MMA, 10-2 BMMA), Brennan Ward (17-7 MMA, 12-7 BMMA)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Showtime
Referee: Jason Herzog
𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 👊💥
The "Storm" continues in Sioux Falls as @StorleyStorm beats Brennan Ward to make it 6️⃣ wins in front of his home crowd!#Bellator298 pic.twitter.com/LEfO0dsdYM
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) August 12, 2023
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Michael Blockhus vs. Eli Mefford
Result: Michael Blockhus def. Eli Mefford via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:43
Records: Michael Blockhus (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), Eli Mefford (0-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube
Referee: Bobby Wombacher