Bellator 210 Results: Njokuani vs. Salter
Bellator 210 took place on November 30, 2018, at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event was headlined by a middleweight clash between Chidi Njokuani and John Salter, two fighters with contrasting styles and strengths.
Main Event: Njokuani vs. Salter
The main event of the evening was a middleweight bout between Chidi Njokuani, a striking specialist, and John Salter, a grappling standout. The fight was a classic striker versus grappler matchup, with Njokuani known for his striking prowess and Salter for his grappling skills.
The fight ended in the first round with Salter securing a rear-naked choke submission at 4:30, demonstrating his superior grappling skills. This victory was a significant comeback for Salter, who had his seven-fight winning streak snapped in his previous outing.
Co-Main Event: Rickels vs. Vasconcelos
The co-main event featured a contest between David Rickels and Guilherme Vasconcelos. Rickels emerged victorious, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice. Rickels controlled the pace on his way to a unanimous decision win.
Other Notable Fights
In addition to the main and co-main events, several other fights stood out during Bellator 210. Juan Archuleta defeated Jeremy Spoon via unanimous decision in a featherweight bout. Archuleta’s performance was impressive, demonstrating his control and striking ability throughout the fight.
Kristina Williams also secured a unanimous decision victory over Bruna Ellen. Williams’ striking and control were the deciding factors in this fight, leading to her victory.
Rising Stars
Bellator 210 also showcased several rising stars in the MMA world. One such fighter was Adil Benjilany, who secured a TKO victory over Daniel Carey in the second round. Another was Joe Schilling, who won via TKO against Will Morris in the first round.
Conclusion
Bellator 210 was a night of thrilling fights and standout performances. As we look back on this event, we can appreciate the skill, determination, and heart displayed by all the fighters who stepped into the cage that night.
John Salter submitted Chidi Njokuani with a rear-naked choke at 4:30 of round one in the Bellator 210 main event, rebounding from his prior loss to Rafael Lovato Jr. David Rickels, Juan Archuleta, and Kristina Williams also won by unanimous decision. See MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 210 results and the related Bellator 211 recap.
Sources
MMA Fighting’s full Bellator 210 results; Event results record.
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Bellator, Bellator 210, Mixed Martial Arts
