Bellator 231 Results: Mir vs. Nelson 2
Bellator 231 took place on October 25, 2019, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Frank Mir defeated Roy Nelson by unanimous decision in their heavyweight rematch. Phil Davis stopped Karl Albrektsson, Ed Ruth won a split decision, and Ilara Joanne submitted Bec Rawlings on the supporting main card.
Main Event: Mir vs. Nelson 2
The main event of the evening was a rematch between Frank Mir and Roy Nelson. The two had previously faced off at UFC 130 in 2011, where Mir emerged victorious via unanimous decision. This time around, the result was the same. Mir defeated Nelson by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the fight 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Mir.
Co-Main Event: Davis vs. Albrektsson
The co-main event saw Phil Davis take on Karl Albrektsson. Davis, a former Bellator champion, was looking to rebuild his status as a contender after a loss to Vadim Nemkov. He did just that, defeating Albrektsson by TKO with punches at 3:06 of Round 3.
Other Main Card Highlights
Other notable fights on the main card included Ed Ruth vs. Jason Jackson, Ilara Joanne vs. Bec Rawlings, and Jake Hager vs. Anthony Garrett. Ruth defeated Jackson by split decision, with the judges scoring the fight 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Joanne emerged victorious over Rawlings by submission with a kneebar at 3:35 of Round 2. The fight between Hager and Garrett ended in a No Contest due to an unintentional low blow by Hager at 1:56 of Round 1.
Preliminary Card Highlights
The preliminary card also had its share of exciting fights. Some of the standout results include Phumi Nkuta defeating Adrian Haley by unanimous decision, Connor Dixon submitting Orkhan Ismatzade with a kimura in the first round, and Killys Mota defeating Mandel Nallo by TKO due to injury in the third round.
Conclusion
Mir won the main event on scores of 30–27, 29–28 and 29–28, repeating his decision victory over Nelson from their 2011 UFC meeting. Davis’s technical knockout came at 3:06 of round three, and Joanne’s kneebar finished Rawlings at 3:35 of round two. Jake Hager’s fight with Anthony Garrett ended in a no contest after an accidental low blow.
Why the Event Mattered
The main card combined a heavyweight rematch with striking, submission and judges’ results in other divisions. Ruth’s split decision over Jason Jackson reflected disagreement between judges, while Mir’s unanimous verdict showed agreement. Hager and Garrett received neither a win nor a loss because their contest ended through an accidental foul.
Sources
Sherdog: Bellator 231 results; Fightful: event coverage and results.
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Bellator, Bellator 231, Mixed Martial Arts
