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Bellator Europe 8 results and live stream

Follow the action live as the Bellator cage returns to European soil for Bellator Europe 8 in Milan, Italy.

The Bellator cage returns to European soil as the Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy plays host to Bellator Europe 8.

The main event features a battle of European middleweight contenders, as England’s [autotag]Fabian Edwards[/autotag] (9-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) takes on the Netherlands’ [autotag]Costello van Steenis[/autotag] (12-2 MMA, 4-1 BMMA), while the co-main event showcases two more middleweights looking to deliver a statement performance, as Italy’s [autotag]Pietro Penini[/autotag] (9-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) faces off against England’s [autotag]Mike Shipman[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 4-2 BMMA).

The main card’s middleweight flavor continues with Ireland’s [autotag]Will Fleury[/autotag] (7-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) against England’s [autotag]Kent Kauppinen[/autotag] (12-5 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), while the preliminary card is packed with a host of European prospects, including a notable lightweight battle between fellow Brits [autotag]Alfie Davis[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) and [autotag]Akonne Wanliss[/autotag] (4-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA).

Follow the action via Bellator’s official live stream above, and stay up to date with the official results below.

MAIN CARD (MMA Junkie, 5 p.m. ET)

  • Fabian Edwards vs. Costello van Steenis
  • Pietro Penini vs. Mike Shipman
  • Will Fleury vs. Kent Kauppinen

PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 1:15 p.m. ET)

  • George Hardwick vs. Nicolo Solli
  • Ion Pascu vs. Stefano Paterno
  • Alfie Davis vs. Akonne Wanliss
  • Gavin Hughes vs. Daniele Scatizzi
  • Aidan Lee vs. Jeremy Petley
  • Frans Mlambo vs. Cory Tait
  • Alex O’Toole) vs. Luke Trainer
  • Harry Hardwick vs. Richie Smullen
  • Chiara Penco vs. Aleksandra Toncheva Plamenova
  • Claire Lopez vs. Danni Neilan

Full fight card announnced for Bellator Europe 8 in Milan

The full fight card for Bellator Europe 8, set for Milan, Italy on Sept. 24, has been confirmed.

The fight card for the first leg of Bellator’s Italian triple-header is now set.

Bellator Europe 8 takes place Sept. 26 at the Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy, with a 10-fight preliminary card setting the stage ahead of a three-bout all-middleweight main card.

Headlining the event is a battle of European middleweight contenders as England’s [autotag]Fabian Edwards[/autotag] (9-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) takes on the Netherlands’ [autotag]Costello van Steenis[/autotag] (12-2 MMA, 4-1 BMMA).

Co-main event support comes in the form of an Italy vs. England clash, as former Venator middleweight champion [autotag]Pietro Penini[/autotag] (9-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) faces off against former BAMMA 185-pound champ [autotag]Mike Shipman[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 4-2 BMMA). Kicking off the main card is a battle between hard-hitting 185-pounders as Ireland’s Will Fleury (7-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) takes on England’s Kent Kauppinen (12-5 MMA, 2-2 BMMA).

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The preliminary card features a battle between British lightweight prospects as [autotag]Alfie Davis[/autotag] (13-3 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) takes on [autotag]Akonne Wanliss[/autotag] (4-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA), while former Cage Warriors featherweight tournament champion Aiden Lee (8-4 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) takes on seasoned Canadian veteran Jeremy Petley (13-8-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA)

With the additions, the Bellator Europe 8 card now includes:

MAIN CARD

  • Fabian Edwards vs. Costello van Steenis
  • Pietro Penini vs. Mike Shipman
  • Will Fleury vs. Kent Kauppinen

PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie)

  • [autotag]George Hardwick[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Nicolo Solli[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Ion Pascu[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Stefano Paterno[/autotag]
  • Alfie Davis vs. Akonne Wanliss
  • [autotag]Gavin Hughes[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Daniele Scatizzi[/autotag]
  • Aiden Lee vs. Jeremy Petley
  • [autotag]Frans Mlambo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Cory Tait[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Alex O’Toole[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Luke Trainer[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Harry Hardwick[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Richie Smullen[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Chiara Penco[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Aleksandra Toncheva[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Claire Lopez[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Danni Neilan[/autotag]

Video: Michael ‘Venom’ Page stars in Bellator recap of classic London moments

With its Saturday event in London postponed, Bellator has released a highlight reel featuring classic finishes from past London events.

Under normal circumstances, MMA fans in London would be getting themselves ready for a packed card of fights at the SSE Arena, Wembley for Bellator Europe 8 on Saturday. But as we all know, right now we don’t live under normal circumstances.

The continued restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic mean U.K.-based MMA fans will have to sit tight and wait a little longer to get their live dose of Bellator action. But in the meantime, the promotion has offered a small taster of what fans can expect when Bellator’s European Series events get back up and running later this year by releasing a highlight reel featuring a fistful of fight finishes from previous events in London.

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Playing a starring role, as usual, is London’s own [autotag]Michael Page[/autotag], whose one-punch KO of Gianni Melillo was one of the highlights of the night at Bellator Europe 6 in November 2019. Also on that card, former kickboxing ace [autotag]Denise Kielholtz[/autotag] showcased her evolving grappling game with an Americana finish of Sabriye Sengul, while rising English lightweight prospect [autotag]Akonne Wanliss[/autotag] showed off some slick submission skills of his own as he finished Tim Barnett via D’Arce choke.

Also featured on the video showcase is Irish middleweight fan-favorite [autotag]Charlie Ward[/autotag], who highlighted his “Relentless” ground and pound style to defeat Justin Moore at Bellator 223 in London in June 2019. And there was also a highlight-reel moment from “Mr. Wonderful” as former light heavyweight champion [autotag]Phil Davis[/autotag] scored a spectacular high-kick knockout of the U.K.’s own Linton Vassell at Bellator 200.

Check out Bellator’s highlight-reel montage in the video above.

Bellator Europe 6 medical suspensions: Josie Blaber gets 180 days, others out indefinitely

Check out the full list of medical suspensions from Bellator Europe 6 in London.

Bellator finished closed out its 2019 European series schedule Saturday in London with Bellator Europe 6, which took place at The SSE Arena, Wembley.

In the main event, [autotag]Michael Page[/autotag] ran through Italian newcomer [autotag]Giovanni Melilla[/autotag] by picking up another first-round knockout. The co-headliner saw [autotag]Fabian Edwards[/autotag] edge out a split decision win against [autotag]Mike Shipman[/autotag].

On Monday, MMA Junkie received medical suspensions from Mohegan Sun Tribe Department of Regulation president Mike Mazzulli, who oversaw regulation of the event. Among those facing lengthy suspensions is [autotag]Sam Sicilia[/autotag]. The Washington-based fighter was knocked out by fellow UFC veteran Robert Whiteford and will need neurological clearance to return. Whiteford was suspended indefinitely for a potential ankle/foot injury.

After his win over [autotag]Terry Brazier[/autotag], [autotag]Soren Bak[/autotag] was suspended indefinitely until his right knee is cleared by a physician.

Additionally, [autotag]Josie Blaber[/autotag] was suspended 180 days or until cleared by a doctor. Blaber was on the receiving end of brutal, dragged-out attack by [autotag]Charlotte McIntyre[/autotag] in the card’s curtain jerker.

Check out the full Bellator Europe 7 medical suspensions below:

  • Josie Blaber: Suspended 180 days on until X-ray of face is cleared by physician; also suspended 45 days
  • Charlotte McIntyre: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Raphael Uchegbu[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Shane Campbell[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Tim Barnett[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days for knock down
  • [autotag]Akonne Wanliss[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Harry Hardwick[/autotag]: Suspended 45 for deep laceration
  • [autotag]Nathan Rose[/autotag]: Suspended indefinitely until physician grants ortho clearance on right ankle injury; also suspended 30 days
  • [autotag]Tom Means[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days for laceration
  • [autotag]Jeremy Petley[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Auden Lee[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Damian Frankiewicz[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Kevin Fryer[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]George Tokkos[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Alessandro Botti[/autotag]:
  • [autotag]Alfie Davis[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Andy Manzolo[/autotag]: Suspended indefinitely until physician grants clearance on left leg X-ray; also suspended 30 days
  • [autotag]Kent Kauppinen[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Benjamin Brander[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Chris Bungard[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Lew Long[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Walter Gahadza[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • Sam Sicilia: Suspended 60 days for knockout, needs neurological clearance from physician
  • Robert Whiteford: Suspended indefinitely until physician grants ortho clearance on left ankle/foot; also suspended 30 days
  • [autotag]Pietro Penini[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Charlie Ward[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days for laceration
  • [autotag]Charley Leary[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days for laceration
  • [autotag]Tim Wilde[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days for laceration
  • [autotag]Denise Kielholtz[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Sabine Sengal[/autotag]: Suspended 45 laceration
  • Terry Brazier: Suspended 45 laceration
  • Soren Bak: Suspended indefinitely until physician grants orthopedic clearance on right knee injury; also suspended 30 days
  • [autotag]Fabian Edwards[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Michael Shipman[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Michael Page[/autotag]: Suspended seven days
  • [autotag]Giovanni Melilla[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days

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