Bellator 249 - Recap

Albert Gonzales won against Kastriot Xhema after Xhema's retirement after end of second round. Xhema dominated Gonzales and even at the end of second round looked like after a good armbar, Gonzalez's arm popped up and he was probably injured.

Aviv Gozali, Da'Mon Blackshear, Christian Edwards, and Andrew Kapal finished their opponents. Kemran Lachinov got unanimous decision win over Kyle Crutchmer in a very interesting fight.

Good opening of the round between Awad and Nallo, Nallo landed knee to groin and Awad was unable to continue to fight and fight was declared as a No Contest.

Stewe Mowry defeated Shawn Teed by good knee and punches. Leandro Higo defeated Ricky Bandejas via rear-naked choke, Higo controlled Bandejas on ground very well and earn his victory.

Former Strikeforce, Invicta, UFC, and now current Bellator champion, Cris Cyborg dominated Arlene Blencowe in her first title defense and finished her fight via submission, her first career ever.

Results:

Prelims

• Albert Gonzales def. Kastriot Xhema via TKO (retirement) in R2

• Aviv Gozali def. Logan Neal via SUB (kimura) in R1

• Da'Mon Blackshear def. Mike Kimbel via SUB (rear-naked choke) in R2

• Christian Edwards def. Hamza Salim via SUB (rear-naked choke) in R2

• Kemran Lachinov def. Kyle Crutchmer by UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) (MMA Analyse score this fight 29-28 for Lachinov)

• Andrew Kapal def. Joseph Creer via TKO (doctor stoppage) in R2

Main Card

• Saad Awad vs. Mandel Nallo No Contest (accidental groin strike) in R1

• Steve Mowry def. Shawn Teed via TKO (knee and punches) in R1

• Leandro Higo def. Ricky Bandejas via SUB (rear-naked choke) in R2

• Cris Cyborg def. Arlene Blencowe via SUB (rear-naked choke) in R2