Bellator 199 Results: Bader vs. King Mo

Bellator 199 took place on May 12, 2018, at SAP Center in San Jose, California. The main event was the final opening-round matchup in the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix, with light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader facing Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal.

Bader Stops Lawal in 15 Seconds

Bader stopped Lawal by TKO (punches) at 0:15 of Round 1. A short left hook dropped Lawal in the opening exchange, and follow-up punches ended the fight. The win sent Bader to the Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinals.

Fitch Controls Daley

Jon Fitch earned a unanimous decision over Paul Daley after three rounds. Fitch scored repeated takedowns and controlled the grappling exchanges. The California commission recorded scores of 29–26, 29–27 and 29–26.

Other Featured Results

Cheick Kongo knocked out Javy Ayala with a right hand at 2:29 of Round 1. Aaron Pico stopped Lee Morrison with strikes at 1:10 of Round 1, while Adam Piccolotti submitted Carrington Banks by rear-naked choke at 4:41 of Round 3.

Conclusion

Bellator 199 delivered a 15-second Grand Prix finish for Bader, Fitch’s decision over Daley and quick stoppages for Kongo and Pico. See MMA Fighting’s Bellator 199 report and the California State Athletic Commission results for the event coverage and official bout details. Read our older Bellator 198 recap or continue to Bellator 200.

Selected Bout Results

• Ryan Bader defeated Muhammed Lawal by TKO (Punches); round 1, 0:15.
• Jon Fitch defeated Paul Daley by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
• Aaron Pico defeated Lee Morrison by TKO (Punches); round 1, 1:10.
• Cheick Kongo defeated Javy Ayala by KO (Punches); round 1, 2:29.
• Adam Piccolotti defeated Carrington Banks by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 3, 4:41.
• Hyder Amil defeated Elias Anderson by TKO (Punches); round 2, 3:01.

These 6 selected results include 1 bouts decided on the scorecards and 5 finishes recorded before a decision. The methods show how the winners reached their results, while the round and time distinguish early stoppages from contests that reached the scheduled distance. Together, these outcomes provide a broader picture of the event alongside the headline bout described above.

Sources

MMA Fighting’s Bellator 199 report; California State Athletic Commission results; Event results record.

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