Former light heavyweight champion “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis discusses his second win over Lyoto Machida in the Bellator 245 main event, potentially fighting company newcomer Corey Anderson, a rematch with new champ Vadim Nemkov, not getting finished throughout his career, moving on from Ryan Bader, and the promotion switching to CBS Sports Network in October.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Post-Fight Press Conference

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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main Card: 

Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) defeated Lyoto Machida (26-10) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Davis puts himself in line for a rematch with new Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov.

Cat Zingano (11-4) defeated Gabby Holloway (6-6) via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26). Zingano wins her Bellator debut after a long layoff.

Taylor Johnson (6-1) defeated Ed Ruth (8-3) via submission (heel hook) at :59 of round one. Huge upset in Johnson’s Bellator MMA debut.

Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) and Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow). Two of the worst low blows you’ll ever see. Stanonik updated fans the next day saying he only suffered a contused groin. OUCH.

Bellator 245 Prelims Results

Alex Polizzi (7-0) defeated Rafael Carvalho (16-5) unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Polizzi scores a major win over the former Bellator middleweight champion.

Leslie Smith (12-8-1) defeated Amanda Bell (7-7) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28. 29-28). The former UFC fighter gets her first Bellator MMA win and spoke at length about social justice issues after the fight.

Tyrell Fortune (8-1, 1 NC) and Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow). Unfortunate ending for the rising Bellator MMA heavyweight prospect.

Keith Lee (7-3) defeated Vinicius Zani (11-7) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27). No, not THAT Keith Lee.

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