Bellator 256: Bader vs Machida - Results & Highlights

Bellator 256 is live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT at 6 pm est. Ryan Bader squares off against Lyoto Machida to kick off the light heavyweight grand-Prix.

The prelims carry some heavy-handed action with undefeated prospects Cody Law taking on Nathan Ghareeb and Jormel Lugo taking on Cass Bell. Both put their records on the line in what’s sure to be enthralling match-ups.

The main card is loaded with talent as Brazilian BJJ standout Goiti Yamauchi taking on Dan Moret. Former UFC contenders Cat Zingano and Liz Carmouche both making their return to the cage while Adam Borics looks to take on Jeremy Kennedy in what’s sure to be a banger. The card is topped off with the light heavy-weight grand Prix in a match-up between legends between Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida

Well have all live results on our Twitter or right here below:

Main Card

• LHW 205lbs - (C-hw) Ryan Bader def. Lyoto Machida via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)

• FlyW 125lbs - Liz Carmouche def. Vanessa Porto via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

• FW 145lbs - Adam Borics def. Jeremey Kennedy via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

• FW 145lbs - Cat Zingano def. Olivia Parker via submission by armbar (2:56, R1)

• LW 155lbs - Dan Moret def. Goiti Yamauchi via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Prelims

• MW 185lbs - Dalton Rosta def. Tony Johnson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

• FW 145lbs - Talita Nogueira def. Jessica Borga via Unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

• BW 135lbs - Jornel Lugo def. Cass Bell via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

• FW 145lbs - Cody Law def. Nathan Ghareeb via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

• BW 135lbs - Jaylon Bates def. Jefferey Glossner via submission by Japanese necktie (1:27, R2)

• LW 155lbs - Nainoa Dung def. Izzy Williams via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

• FlyW 125lbs - Diana Avsaragov def. Tara Graff via KO (0:29, R1)

• BW 135lbs - John Douma def. Will Smith via Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Highlights:

#Bellator256 Replay: Avsaragov with the quick KO in her debut! 💣 #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/n6vdnsaHPF

— MMAdissect (@mmadissect) April 9, 2021

#Bellator256 Replay: Jaylon Bates with the rare Japanese necktie to get his opponent to submit 🔥 #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/GEHeJCbViw

— MMAdissect (@mmadissect) April 9, 2021

#Bellator256 Replay: Cat Zingano gets the armbar submission in the first 🔥 #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/kKfmaMawa4

— MMAdissect (@mmadissect) April 10, 2021