Bellator 245 Results: Davis vs. Machida 2
Bellator 245 took place on September 11, 2020, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Phil Davis defeated Lyoto Machida by split decision in their light heavyweight rematch. Cat Zingano won her Bellator debut, and Taylor Johnson submitted Ed Ruth in 59 seconds.
Phil Davis, a former Bellator light heavyweight champion, demonstrated his improved striking skills and managed to land solid front kicks to the body, nearly taking Machida down in the second round. Machida, known for his elusive style, had his moments in the third round, trading kicks with Davis and scoring with punches. However, it wasn’t enough to sway the judges, who scored the bout in favor of Davis, marking his second victory over the Brazilian fighter.
In the co-main event, Cat Zingano made a remarkable Bellator debut, defeating Gabby Holloway by unanimous decision. Zingano used her grappling to control Holloway and won by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight overwhelmingly in Zingano’s favor, highlighting her control and aggression throughout the bout.
Another notable fight on the main card was Taylor Johnson’s quick submission victory over Ed Ruth, ending the fight with a heel hook just 59 seconds into the first round. This impressive finish demonstrated Johnson’s submission skills and marked a significant win in his career.
Raymond Daniels and Peter Stanonik fought to a no contest after accidental groin strikes stopped their bout. Tyrell Fortune’s fight with Jack May also ended in a no contest following an accidental knee to the groin. Neither result awarded a victory, even though both contests began as scheduled.
Davis won on two 29–28 cards, with the third judge favoring Machida 29–28. Zingano defeated Gabrielle Holloway by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–27 and 30–26 twice. The supporting card also included Alex Polizzi’s unanimous decision over Rafael Carvalho and Leslie Smith’s decision against Amanda Bell.
Why the Event Mattered
The rematch gave Davis a second victory over Machida, but the divided scorecards preserved the competitive nature of the fight. Johnson’s heel hook supplied the night’s fastest main-card finish. Recording the accidental-foul no contests separately from those completed wins is necessary for an accurate event history.
Sources
MMA Fighting: Bellator 245 results; MMA Fighting: main-card recap; Event results record.
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Bellator, Bellator 245, Mixed Martial Arts
