Bellator 256: “Bader vs. Machida 2” airs tonight (Friday, April 9, 2021) from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Via Showtime. Heavyweight champion and former 205-pound King Ryan Bader (27-6, 1 NC) defeats former enemy Lyoto Machida (26-10) in the opening round of the lightweight Grand Prix.
Bellator 256’s main ticket will be broadcast at 21:00 ET on Showtime. MMAmania.com will provide results for the full map and comprehensive play-by-play for the television section of Bellator 256 below.
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BELLATOR 256 QUICK RESULTS:
Ryan Bader vs. Lyoto Machida –
Liz Carmouche vs. Vanessa Porto –
Cat Zingano vs. Oliva Parker –
Adam Borics Teen Jeremy Kennedy –
Goiti Yamauchi teen Dan Moret
Dalton Rosta Teen Tony Johnson –
Talita Nogueira def. Jessica Borga by unanimous decision
Jornell Lugo defeats Cass Bell by unanimous decision
Cody Law def. Nathan Ghareeb by unanimous decision
Defeat Jaylon Bates. Jeffrey Glossner via submission of the second round (guillotine)
Nainoa Mis def. Izzy William by unanimous decision
Defeat Diana Avsaragova. Tara Graff via KO first round (LOOK HERE!)
John Douma def. Will Smith via split decision
BELLATOR 256 PLAY-AFTER-PLAY:
Ryan Bader vs. Lyoto Machida
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Liz Carmouche against Vanessa Porto
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Cat Zingano vs. Olivia Parker
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Adam Borics against Jeremy Kennedy
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Goiti Yamauchi teen Dan Moret
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