Bellator MMA returned to Temecula, CA on Friday night for Bellator 293, featuring a heavyweight clash between Marcelo Golm and Daniel James atop the card.
In addition to those ranked heavyweights, what felt like a women’s featherweight title eliminator anchored the co-main event, with Cat Zingano taking on Leah McCourt. While there had been talk of an interim title being attached to the fight, that never materialized, though champ Cris Cyborg is yet to sign a new deal with the organization.
Also in action, top prospects including Lance Gibson Jr., Lucas Brennan, Sullivan Cauley and more.
Bellator 293 takes place at the Pechanga Resort and Casino on Friday, March 31, 2023, with the main card airing live on Showtime in the U.S. following online prelims (which you can stream above). Where available, the main card streams below; full results can also be found below.
Bellator 293: Golm vs. James Results
Main card
Daniel James def. Marcelo Golm by TKO (punches), Round 3, 0:26
Cat Zingano def. Leah McCourt by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
John Salter def. Aaron Jeffrey by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Archie Colgan def. Justin Montalvo by TKO, Round 1, 3:33
Luke Trainer def. Sullivan Cauley by subnmission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 2:58
Preliminary card
Rakim Cleveland def. Christian Edwards by submission (guillotine choke), Round 3, 3:55
Mike Hamel def. Nick Browne by TKO, Round 1, 0:42
Adam Piccolotti def. Mandel Nallo by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3, 4:26
Sara Collins def. Pam Sorenson by submission (scarf hold armlock), Round 1, 2:43
Jeff Creighton def. Joey Davis by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lucas Brennan def. Josh San Diego by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 2:14
Vladimir Tokov def. Lance Gibson Jr. by KO, Round 1, 1:02
Randi Field def. Ashley Cummins by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bryce Meredith def. Brandon Carrillo by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:57
Mackenzie Stiller def. Maria Henderson by submission (arm-bar), Round 1, 3:17
