Bellator Euro Series 10 Video Highlights: Cheick Kongo Loses In Hometown Debut
Cheick Kongo finally had the chance to compete in his native Paris, France and it did not go his way.
Timothy Johnson was awarded the split decision in a rather bland three-round heavyweight. You can take a look at the two-fight highlights below, including the scrap between Saul Rogers and Arbi Mezhidov.
Timothy Johnson def. Cheick Kongo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Kongo and Johnson exchanged clinch positions and plodding strikes for most of the fight. Afterwards, Johnson admitted it could have gone either way and Kongo expressed disappointment with the situation.
.@Kongo4Real was letting his hands go to close out round 2️⃣.
The #BellatorES10 main event is LIVE now on our YouTube channel — in the —- and with @Channel5_TV in the —-.
https://t.co/fNVorLhV9e#BellatorParis #Paris #MMA #Bellator pic.twitter.com/mDCWTMUTn1— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 10, 2020
.@TBearTim dropped some serious –s but @Kongo4Real weathered the barrage.
Round 2️⃣ of the #BellatorES10 main event is coming up next LIVE & FREE on our YouTube channel in the —-.
https://t.co/fNVorL0jKE#MMA #BellatorParis #Bellator pic.twitter.com/2VFHrp5rBZ
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 10, 2020
Saul Rogers def. Arbi Mezhidov by submission via rear-naked choke (4:38, R1)
Rogers made short work of Mezhidov, refusing to let the fight go beyond the first round.
— @Saul_Rogers with some smooth grappling at #BellatorES10.
The main event is up next!#BellatorParis #MMA pic.twitter.com/UJk4F5axQj
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) October 10, 2020
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