Bellator’s historic first trip to France over the weekend saw Tim Johnson spoil Cheick Kongo’s homecoming, standout performances from Mads Burnell and Oliver Enkamp, and Michael Page collecting his fourth straight victory, albeit with less flash than usual.
Ultimately, the first major MMA event in the country, which just recently legalized the sport, was a success. And the promotion has already set its sights on a return date in 2021, once again to the Accor Arena in Paris.
In the meantime, check out highlights from all of Saturday’s bouts below. As well as full results from the card, which was divided into Bellator Paris (Bellator Europe 10) and Bellator 248 for broadcast purposes.
Bellator Europe 10 Results:
Main Card
Tim Johnson def. Cheick Kongo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Saul Rogers def. Arbi Mezhidov by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 4:38
Preliminary Card
Yves Landu def. Terry Brazier by knockout (flying knee), Round 1, 2:18
Fabacary Diatta def. Dominique Wooding by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Lucie Bertaud def. Maguy Berchel by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-26)
Ciran Clarke def. Jean N’Doye by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Bellator 248: Page vs. Houston Results
Michael Page def. Ross Houston by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-37, 30-27)
Oliver Enkamp def. Emmanuel Dawa by submission (Japanese neck tie), Round 1, 4:10
Alan Omer def. Ryan Scope by TKO, Round 1, 1:46
Mads Burnell def. Darko Banovic by TKO Round 1, 3:13
