Bellator 124 Results: Newton vs. McGeary
Bellator 124 showcased a series of memorable fights with two standout performances that captivated the mixed martial arts community. In the main event, light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton defended his title against Joey Beltran with a stunning spinning backfist knockout. Newton, known for his unorthodox striking style, delivered the decisive blow at 3:07 of the third round, solidifying his position as one of Bellator’s top fighters[5][6].
The co-main event featured Liam McGeary, who secured his shot at the light heavyweight title by winning the tournament final against Kelly Anundson with an impressive inverted triangle choke. McGeary’s victory came in the first round at 4:47, demonstrating his versatility as a fighter with both striking prowess and submission skills[5][6].
Other notable finishes included Ryan Couture’s first-round choke of late replacement Tommy Bagnasco and Sabah Homasi’s second-round submission over Eric Moon. The event, which took place at the CompuWare Arena in Plymouth Township, Michigan, was evidence of the growing excitement surrounding Bellator under the leadership of Scott Coker[4][5][6].
The night was not only about the finishes but also the promise of future matchups, particularly the impending title fight between Newton and McGeary, setting the stage for a highly anticipated light heavyweight clash[6]. With a mix of knockouts and submissions, Bellator 124 delivered an entertaining spectacle for fight fans and set the bar for future events in the promotion. Event results: MMA Fighting.
Selected Bout Results
- Justin Jaynes defeated Ruben Baraiac by TKO (Punches); round 1, 4:17.
- Ben Reiter defeated Shamir Garcia by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Emanuel Newton defeated Joey Beltran by KO (Spinning Backfist); round 3, 3:07.
- Liam McGeary defeated Kelly Anundson by Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke); round 1, 4:47.
- L.C. Davis defeated Zeilton Rodrigues by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Ryan Couture defeated Tommy Bagnasco by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 1, 3:01.
- Adrian Hadribeaj defeated Michael Hamida by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
- Sabah Homasi defeated Eric Moon by Submission (Guillotine Choke); round 2, 1:07.
Sources
MMA Fighting; Event results record.
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