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Bellator 293: Golm vs. James was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) event that took place on January 28, 2022, at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. The event featured a main event matchup between heavyweight contenders Marcelo Golm and Linton Vassell, as well as a co-main event featuring two of Bellator’s top featherweights, Emmanuel Sanchez and Mads Burnell.
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The main event between Golm and Vassell was a closely contested bout that saw both fighters land significant strikes and display impressive grappling skills. Golm, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, was able to land several takedowns and control Vassell on the ground for much of the fight. Vassell, however, was able to defend well and land some heavy strikes on the feet.
In the end, the judges awarded the split decision victory to Golm, much to the delight of the Parisian crowd. With this win, Golm improved his record to 21-5 and moved one step closer to a title shot in the Bellator heavyweight division.
The co-main event between Sanchez and Burnell was also a thrilling matchup that saw both fighters showcase their impressive striking and grappling skills. Sanchez, a former title challenger, was able to use his experience and superior grappling to control Burnell on the ground for much of the fight.
Despite some impressive moments on the feet, Burnell was unable to stop Sanchez’s takedowns and was eventually submitted in the third round via rear-naked choke. With this win, Sanchez improved his record to 21-6 and put himself back in the conversation for a shot at the Bellator featherweight title.
Other notable matchups on the card included a lightweight bout between Davi Ramos and Islam Makhachev, as well as a welterweight showdown between Andre Fialho and Sabah Homasi. Both fights were highly entertaining and showcased the depth and talent of the Bellator roster.
Overall, Bellator 293: Golm vs. James was a highly entertaining event that showcased some of the best talent in the MMA world. The atmosphere in the AccorHotels Arena was electric, with fans from all over Europe coming out to support their favorite fighters.
Bellator has been making a name for itself in the MMA world in recent years, and events like this only serve to further solidify the promotion’s status as a major player in the sport. With a roster of talented fighters from around the globe and a commitment to putting on high-quality events, Bellator is sure to continue providing fans with some of the most exciting MMA action in the world.
As MMA continues to grow in popularity around the globe, events like Bellator 293: Golm vs. James will only become more important for the sport’s continued growth and success. With top-tier talent, exciting matchups, and a commitment to putting on the best possible shows, Bellator is poised to be a major player in the MMA world for years to come.
