Welcome to Bellator results for RingsideIntel.com. The Bellator Champions Series returned to action live from Paris, France on HBO MAX and DAZN Friday.
In the main event, Patchy Mix put his bantamweight title on the line vs. Magomed Magomedov. Also, France’s own, Cedric Doumbe, returned to action following his first career loss.
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Patchy Mix Remains Bantamweight Champion
In a razor-close decision, Patchy Mix retained his title with a victory over Magomed Magomedov. Two judges ruled in favor of the reigning champion, 48-47, while the other gave it it the challenger, 49-48.
With the win, Mix improved to 20-1 overall and a perfect 7-0 in his last seven. This marked the second successful title defense for the 30-year-old. Magomedv fell to 16-2 overall with the loss.
Cedric Doumbe positioned himself for the biggest fight of his young career. After topping Jaleel Willis, he verbally agreed to meet Anthony Pettis. Doumbe, coming off his first loss in seven fights, finished Willis in the opening round.
Pettis, a former UFC and WEC champion, was present at the event and entered the cage to issue the challenge.
Bellator Returning To Ireland In June
Jason Jackson will defend his welterweight title against unbeaten Ramazan Kuramagomedov from the 3Arena in Dublin. Bellator Champion Series Dublin takes place June 22.
Along with Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov, Paul Hughes battles Bobby King.
Bellator Champions Results
- Patchy Mix def. Magomed Magomedov via split decision to remain Bellator bantamweight champion
- Cedric Doumbe def. Jaleel Willis via TKO (strikes) at 3:33 of Round 1
- Costello van Steenis def. Gregory Babene via submission (Von Flue choke) at 2:16 of Round 2
- Yves Landu def. Jonas Bilharinho via split decision
- Archie Colgan def. Thibault Gouti via unanimous decision
- Slim Trabelsi def. Louis Sutherland via unanimous decision
- Mansour Barnaoui def. Yusuke Yachi via submission (brabo choke) at 4:08 of Round 1
- Mike Shipman def. Steven Hill via TKO (retirement) at 5:00 of Round 1
- Aspen Ladd def. Ekaterina Shakalova via unanimous decision
- Asael Adjoudj def. Bruno Fontes via TKO (strikes) at 1:11 of Round 2
