Bellator 255: Pitbull Chokes Out Sanchez, Retains Gold & Advances To Finals

The time has arrived for Bellator 255.

In the main event, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will put the Bellator Featherweight Championship on the line against Emmanuel Sanchez in a rematch. This bout will also serve as the semi-finals of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. The winner will move on to face A.J. McKee.

In the co-main event former welterweight title challenger Neiman Gracie will look to get back in the title hunt when he meets Jason Jackson. Tyrell Fortune vs. Jack May will also be featured on the main card as will Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Mike Hamel.

Live Stream Info

You can watch Bellator 255 in its entirety through the live stream above. Alternatively, you can also catch the action on Showtime. The prelims will begin at 6 p.m. ET. The main card will start at 9 p.m. ET.

Check out the weigh-in results here.

Here’s a look at the final Bellator 255 card.

Main Card

Patricio Pitbull def. Emmanuel Sanchez via submission (guillotine choke) – R1, 3:35

Jason Jackson def. Neiman Gracie via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tyrell Fortune def. Jack May via TKO (strikes) – R1, 3:16

Usman Nurmagomedov def. Mike Hamel via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Kana Watanabe def. Alejandra Lara via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Prelims

Magomed Magomedov def. Cee Jay Hamilton via submission (rear-naked choke) – R2, 1:22

Mandel Nallo def. Ricardo Seixas via KO (punch) – R1, 3:23

Khalid Murtazaliev def. Fabio Aguiar via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Gonzalez def. Roger Huerta via submission (strikes) – R3, 3:01

Jose Augusto def. Jonathan Wilson via submission (arm-triangle choke) – R1, 4:58

Roman Faraldo def. Trevor Gudde via TKO (strikes) – R1, 1:30

Jordan Newman def. Branko Busick via TKO (strikes) – R2, 2:30