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Bellator kicked off their European series with an explosive card that came straight from the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. The event was headlined by the Bellator debut of Ryan Scope who took on Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire in the main event.
That wasn't the only anticipated fight of the evening as Aaron Chalmers went up against Corey Browning in the co-main event of the evening looking to extend his winning streak to two fights.
So without further adieu, let's go right into the results and highlights of the show:
Bellator Newcastle Prelims Results
* Arunas Andriuskevicus def. James Mulheron via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) (0:43. Round 3)
* Jim Wallhead def. Abner Lloveras via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
* Cal Eleanor def. Nathan Greyson via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (3:49, Round 1)
* Nathan Rose def. Ranjeet Baria via KO (Punch) at (4:59, Round 1)
* Justin Burlinson def. Maciej Gierszewski via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (4:04, Round 1)
* Luke Westwood def. Richard Kallos via TKO (Strikes) (1:21, Round 3)
* Ashley Reece def. John Ross via TKO (Punches) (3:42, Round 1)
* Tommy Quinn def. Martin Hudson via TKO (Strikes) (3:02, Round 1)
* Kieran Lister def. Davie McLaughlin via KO Uppercut) (1:17, Round 1)
* Joseph Calboutin def. Milad Ahady via TKO (Strikes) (3:30, Round 1)
* Mindaugas Gerve def. Tony Mustard via TKO (Injury Stoppage) (1:46, Round 1)
#1 Fabian Edwards vs. Lee Chadwick (Middleweight)
Edwards came into the fight with a spotless 5-0 record while his competitor Chadwick was a seasoned fighter with a 24-13-1 record. The fight kicked off after both made their way to the cage, with Edwards sporting blue gloves and black trunks and Chadwick coming out in black trunks himself.
Round 1: Edwards controlled the fight from the get-go as he positioned himself in the center of the cage. Chadwick and Edwards clinched into the fence for a minute before breaking free.
Edwards then landed a series of kicks that stunned Chadwick. The first of those, a left kick to the head rattled Chadwick and Edwards scored a takedown at the end of the sequence. Edwards got right back up at 3 minutes into the round and peppered Chadwick's legs with kicks as he laid on his back. Edwards ended the round with a few knees to Chadwick's body.
10-9 Edwards
Round 2: Chadwick came out all guns blazing as he took Edwards down to begin the round. Edwards, though, answered with some nasty elbows, forcing Chadwick to get the fight back on the feet. Edwards pressured Chadwick into the cage as both men wrestled for position. Edwards seemed like he looked to set up another leg kick by inviting Chadwick to come forward. Edwards got in more volume of strikes in the second round as he tagged Chadwick with rights and some stiff lefts. Chadwick shot for a takedown at the end of the round, but Edwards defended well and ended the round with a short left.
10-9 Edwards
Round 3: Edwards continued the good work in the final round as with a left followed by a head kick and a right hook. Edwards had to deal with another round of cage pressing attempts by Chadwick, who attempted a takedown but was unsuccessful as Edwards used the underhooks to good effect. Edwards tipped the scale as he landed a knee and took down Chadwick and got his back for an attempted body triangle. Edwards continued to land strikes to the head and body as he also looked to set up the rear-naked choke. The round came to an end with Edwards' ground dominance.
10-9 Edwards
Result: Fabian Edwards def. Lee Chadwick via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Edwards thoroughly outclassed Chadwick in the longest fight of his career and extended his undefeated record to six wins on the trot.
#2 Chris Bungard vs. Terry Brazier (Lightweight)
Terry Brazier was ridding on a 10-fight win streak coming into this fight as he was the favorite to get another W on his resume against Bungard, who was on an 11-4 record.
Both men came out wearing black trunks with Brazier in red and Bungard in blue gloves.
Round 1: Brazier was the aggressor early on in the fight as he wrestled for position in the clinch while being pinned onto the fence. Bungard though was quite alert of his opponent's movements and position and attempted a takedown.
Bungard got Brazier down to one knee and easily got his back. Brazier just made a big mistake and we feel he'd realized it too. He flattened Brazier out, applied the hooks, and locked in the rear-naked choke. Brazier was forced to tap out. Simple and effective!
Result: Chris Bungard def. Terry Brazier via Submission (Read-Naked Choke) (2:06, Round 1)
The Bad Guy snapped the 10-fight win streak of 'The Dominator ' in a fight that went against the predictions of many. Bungard notched up his fourth straight win as he handed Brazier his first loss since November 2015.
#3 Aaron Chalmers vs. Corey Browning (Lightweight)
Reality television star of Geordie Shor fame, Aaron Chalmers took center stage in the co-main event in front of his hometown fans against Corey Browning.
Chalmers (4-0) and Browning (4-2) completed the pre-fight rituals before the penultimate bout of the night got underway.
Round 1: Chalmers could have finished off the fight in the first round itself had he not unleashed his inner Mark Hunt. Browning took Chalmers down in the early goings of the fight as Chalmers looked for a triangle on the ground. They got back on their feet and exchanged wild shots. Browning kept working towards a takedown as Chalmers looked for a standing guillotine of his own.
They broke up and Chalmers rocked Browning with a huge left. The Joker began walking off in celebration as Browning made his way back up to his feet in the backdrop. A shocked Chalmers got back and ended the fight with a takedown on a visibly rattled Browning.
10-9 Chalmers
Round 2: Chalmers got the head and arm takedown but failed to get an advantage on the ground as he gave his back away to Browning.
Browning got into full mount and began working towards a side choke. Chalmers tried his best to not let Browning get into a posture for the choke but Browning got into a good position from where he punished Chalmers. Rights, lefts, and Chalmers looked to be in trouble. The referee warned him and Chalmers mounted a fight back in response. Browning, though, was adamant on taking the round as he attempted an armbar. Chalmers escaped and the round came to an end. Browning controlled the fight on the ground and took that round with ease.
10-9 Browning
Round 3: Chalmers came out hitting heavy as Browning shot for the takedown. Stuffed but Browning wasn't done yet. Browning beautifully transitioned into a heel hook as he grabbed onto Chalmers' leg and forced him to submit. That was epic!
Result: Corey Browning def. Aaron Chalmers via Submission (Heel Hook) (0:20, Round 3)
Chalmers could have extended his previously unbeaten record had he gone in for the kill instead of the walk-out in the first round. His carelessness came back to haunt him in the third round as Browning showed off his smart and smooth submission skills to get in a tight heel hook.
#4 Ryan Scope vs. Patricky Freire (Lightweight)
It was finally time for the main event as Pitbull and Scope looked to end the night on a high. This was Scope's first Bellator fight as he was coming with a record of 10-1 from BAMMA. As for Pitbull, the 33-year-old Freire looked to continue his winning streak that stood at 4 before this fight.
The fight between the Brazilian Freire and the Sunderland native Scope kicked off with referee Kevin MacDonald overseeing the proceedings.
Round 1: Scope came in with a couple of kicks as Freire answered with a combination of strikes. Scope relied on his kicks throughout the round as he connected with kicks to the legs and body of Freire. Scope attempted a roundhouse kick but missed as Friere came back with an overhand right and an uppercut, but missed both.
Freire knocked Scope down with a knee and followed it up with hammerfists and elbows but Scope stayed conscious. He was allowed to get back up on his feet by Freire who ended the round with a jab.
10-9 Freire
Round 2: Scope employed the leg kick strategy again. Friere got in a knee and sent Scope into the cage. Freire unleashed leg kicks of his own and mixed it up nicely with a left. Scope grew into the round as he landed a combo and jab. He ate a spin kick and two leg kicks but replied with a series of leg kicks. The round came to a close as Scope may have managed to edge it in his favor owing to his kicks.
10-9 Scope
Round 3: It started with the familiar leg kicks again as Scope stuck to his game plan of wearing Friere's legs down. This was another close round as both men got their fair share of moments, Scope connected with his combos as Friere shot for a takedown. The round ended with Scope getting the better of Friere on the ground with a few hammerfists.
Result: Patricky Freire def. Ryan Scope via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
It was a close fight but Patricky may have edged it on the scorecard due to a knockdown. His fifth win in a row puts in firmly in place for a shot at Michale Chandler's title.
