Bellator 235 Results and Event Recap

Bellator 235 took place on December 20, 2019, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a Salute the Troops event. Josh Barnett’s planned fight with Ronny Markes was canceled because of illness. Toby Misech then headlined the remaining card and knocked out Erik Perez in 54 seconds.

Main Card Highlights

Misech’s fight with Perez became the main event after Barnett withdrew. Misech won by knockout at 0:54 of round one, supplying an abrupt finish to the revised card. Describing it as the completed headline bout distinguishes it from the canceled heavyweight matchup.

Alejandra Lara showcased a career-best performance against Veta Arteaga, dominating the fight across all three rounds. Lara’s striking was on point, and her ability to control the distance and clinch situations allowed her to secure a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 30-26 in her favor.

Tywan Claxton also made a statement with his unanimous decision victory over Braydon Akeo. Claxton’s performance was evidence of his determination to bounce back after his first professional loss, and he did so with a solid display of striking and control.

Joey Davis continued his undefeated streak with a first-round TKO victory over Chris Cisneros. Davis’ striking proved too much for Cisneros, and the fight was stopped at 3:55 of the first round.

Preliminary Card Standouts

The preliminary card also had its share of memorable moments. Hunter Ewald secured a submission victory with a rear-naked choke against Brysen Bolohao in the first round. Joseph Creer and Cass Bell both earned unanimous decision wins in their respective bouts, showcasing their skills and determination in the cage.

Event Overview

Alejandra Lara defeated Veta Arteaga on three 30–26 scorecards, and Tywan Claxton beat Braydon Akeo unanimously. Joey Davis stopped Chris Cisneros at 3:55 of round one. The event went ahead with these bouts even though its originally advertised main event did not take place.

Why the Event Mattered

Canceling one fight does not necessarily mean canceling an entire event. Bellator 235 retained a completed card, with Misech and Perez moved into the headline position. The distinction is particularly useful when comparing this show with events that were canceled in full and produced no fight results.

Sources

MMA Fighting: Bellator 235 results; Sherdog: cancellation and replacement main event; Event results record.

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