“Bellator MMA: Shamhalaev vs. Martinez” took place Thursday inside Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Featherweight Tournament finals between Rad Martinez and Shahbulat Shamhalaev headlined tonight’s show.
In addition, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal made his sophomore performance for the promotion. He met Emanuel Newton in the Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinals in the card’s co-main event.
Here are the official results from tonight’s fights:
Preliminary Card:
Lionel Lanham Defeated Joe Rodriguez via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 in the 1stRound
Sean Powers Defeated Dave Allred via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:10 in the 3rdRound
Jesse Juarez Defeated Jordan Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Travis Marx Defeated Chase Beebe via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ben Saunders Defeated Raul Amaya via KO (head kick) at 2:56 in the 1stRound (Welterweight Tournament semifinals)
Main Card:
Mikhail Zayats Defeated Jacob Noe via submission (armbar) at 3:38 in the 1stRound (Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinals)
Douglas Lima Defeated Bryan Baker via KO (punch) at 2:34 in the 1stRound (Welterweight Tournament semifinals)
Emanuel Newton Defeated Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal via KO (spinning back fist) at 2:35 in the 1stRound (Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinals)
Shahbulat Shamhalaev Defeated Rad Martinez via KO (strikes) at 2:12 in the 2ndRound (Featherweight Tournament Finals)