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(Rankings provided by Fightful’s David Tees)
Bellator MMA Middleweight Title
Rafael Carvalho (c) defeated Alessio Sakara via KO (punches) Round 1, 0:45
#8 Brandon Girtz defeated Luka Jelcic via TKO (punches) Round 1, 1:57
Alejandra Lara defeated #1 Lena Ovchynikova via Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3, 4:09
Carlos Miranda def. Mihail Nica by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Full Coverage:
#8 Brandon Girtz vs. Luka Jelcic
Round One: Girtz comes out with an outstanding speed advantage, but a significant reach disadvantage. Jelcic tries to gain the thai plum, but Girtz windmills his way free. Jelcic throws a couple of knees, but gets snapped down. Girtz returns to his feet and welcomes Jelcic with an uppercut that knocks him out. It's over.
Official Result: #8 Brandon Girtz defeated Luka Jelcic via TKO (punches) Round 1, 1:57
Bellator MMA Middleweight Title
Rafael Carvalho (c) vs. Alessio Sakara
Round One: Carvalho steps in and lands a couple of punches that stagger Sakara. A huge elbow knocks out Sakara. Well, then. The crowd was behind him, too.
Official Result: Rafael Carvalho (c) defeated Alessio Sakara via KO (punches) Round 1, 0:45
