Bellator 157 Results: Dynamite 2

Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 took place on June 24, 2016, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson faced Satoshi Ishii in the main event, while Michael Chandler fought Patricky “Pitbull” Freire for the vacant lightweight title. The mixed card also featured Bellator kickboxing bouts.

Chandler Regains the Lightweight Title

Chandler caught Freire with a right hand during an exchange, dropping him and ending the fight at 2:14 of Round 1. The knockout gave Chandler the vacant Bellator lightweight championship and his second win over Freire.

Jackson Edges Ishii in the Main Event

Ishii used trips and takedowns to control much of the opening round. Jackson adjusted, defended more effectively, and landed in the clinch as the fight went on. The 225-pound catchweight bout went the distance, with Jackson winning by split decision. The scorecards were 29–28, 28–29, and 30–27.

Bellator 157 MMA Results

• Quinton Jackson def. Satoshi Ishii by split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27).
• Michael Chandler def. Patricky Freire by knockout (punch), Round 1, 2:14 — won the vacant lightweight title.
• Matt Mitrione def. Carl Seumanutafa by knockout, Round 1, 3:22.
• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane def. Rebecca Ruth by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 3:00.
• Justin Lawrence def. Isao Kobayashi by TKO (punches), Round 2, 2:11.
• Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Jordan Dowdy by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 4:59.
• Joaquin Buckley def. Chris Heatherly by knockout, Round 2, 4:14.
• Brad Jones def. Tyler Claussen by knockout, Round 1, 0:26.
• Rashard Lovelace def. Garrett Mueller by TKO (leg injury), Round 2, 5:00.
• Chel Erwin-Davis def. Kevin Engel by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 1:19.

Bellator Kickboxing Results

• Hisaki Kato def. Joe Schilling by knockout, Round 2, 2:59.
• Raymond Daniels def. Stefano Bruno by TKO, Round 1, 1:45.
• Keri Melendez def. Sarah Howell by unanimous decision (30–27 x3).
• Kevin Ross def. Justin Houghton by unanimous decision (29–27, 29–27, 30–26).
• Gloria Peritore def. Denise Kielholtz by split decision (29–28 x2, 28–29).
• Tara Walker def. Mimi Kutzin by unanimous decision (29–28 x3).
• Steven Mann def. Mike Estus by TKO, Round 1.

Bellator 157 paired the MMA bouts with kickboxing matches on the same card. Read our recaps of Bellator 158 and Bellator 159.

Sources

MMA Fighting: Bellator 157 results; MMA Fighting: Jackson and Chandler recap; Event results record; Contemporary report: finish-time cross-check.

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