Bellator 280

Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 (also known as Bellator Paris) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that will take place on May 6, 2022, at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France.[1][2][3]

Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2
The poster for Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2.
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
DateMay 6, 2022 (2022-May-06)
VenueAccorHotels Arena
CityParis, France
Event chronology
Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley

Background

After successfully defending his Bellator Heavyweight Title over interim champion Valentin Moldavsky, Ryan Bader is making a quick turnaround and facing Cheick Kongo in his second defense in a rematch from their 2019 title bout at Bellator 226. That bout ended due to an accidental poke to Kongo's left eye in the opening round, resulting in a no contest.[4]

A featherweight bout between Pedro Carvalho and Khasan Askhabov was scheduled for this event.[5] However, due to undisclosed reasons, Askhabov was forced to pull out and was replaced by promotional newcomer Piotr Niedzielski.[6]

A bout between Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero was scheduled to be the co-main event.[7] However, Manhoef withdrew from the bout due to a hand injury while stopping burglars and was replaced by Alex Polizzi.[8]

A middleweight bout between Lorenz Larkin and Khalid Murtazaliev was scheduled for this event.[9] However at the end of March, Murtazaliev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Anthony Adams.[10] Adams in turn pulled out as well and was replaced by UFC vet Kyle Stewart.[11]

A heavyweight bout between Davion Franklin and Daniel James was planned for the event.[12] However, James failed an out of competition drug test and was pulled from the bout.[13]

A lightweight bout between Søren Bak and Saul Rogers was scheduled for this event.[14] Due to Rogers pulling out of the bout on two weeks notice, Bak was rescheduled against Charlie Leary in a 160 lb catchweight bout.[11]

A welterweight bout between Nicolò Solli and Joël Kouadja was scheduled for the event, however the French Athletics Commission scrapped the initial bout and Kouadja's replacement, Levy Carriel, tested positive for COVID 5 days before the event.[15]

Fight card
Main Card (Showtime)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Ryan Bader (c) vs. Cheick Kongo [lower-alpha 1]
Light Heavyweight Yoel Romero vs. Alex Polizzi
Lightweight Davy Gallon vs. Benjamin Brander
Middleweight Lorenz Larkin vs. Kyle Stewart
Middleweight Mike Shipman vs. Gregory Babene
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Featherweight Pedro Carvalho vs. Piotr Niedzielski
Welterweight Lewis Long vs. Thibault Gouti
Featherweight Fabacary Diatta vs. Jordan Barton
Catchweight (160 lb) Søren Bak vs. Charlie Leary
Lightweight Yves Landu vs. Gavin Hughes
Women's Flyweight Lucie Bertaud vs. Katarzyna Sadura
Middleweight Youcef Ouabbas vs. Matthieu Duclos
Welterweight Victor Verchere vs. Bourama Camara
  1. For the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.

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See also

References
  1. Gonzalez, Gabriel (2022-01-30). "Bellator Announces May 6 Championship Bout Between Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo in Paris". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  2. "Bellator Paris: Main Card Confirmed". 10 play. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  3. "Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo heavyweight title fight set for May 6 in Paris". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  4. "Bellator MMA | BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, MAY 6 WITH MASSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  5. "Pedro Carvalho vs. Khasan Askhabov set for Bellator Paris on 6th May". SevereMMA.com - UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Irish MMA. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  6. Andy Stevenson (2022-03-18). "Breaking: Pedro Carvalho vs Piotr Niedzielski Booked for Bellator 280". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  7. Lee, Alexander K. (2022-02-10). "Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef announced for Bellator Paris co-main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  8. "Yoel Romero meets Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 following Melvin Manhoef withdrawal". MMA Junkie. 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  9. Morgan, John. "Lorenz Larkin, Khalid Murtazaliev clash at Bellator Paris". The Underground. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  10. "Lorenz Larkin to battle Dana White's Contender Series alum at Bellator 280 in Paris". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  11. Heck, Mike (2022-04-26). "With Anthony Adams out, Lorenz Larkin now faces newly signed Kyle Stewart at Bellator 280". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  12. "Unbeaten heavyweight Davion Franklin meets Daniel James at Bellator 280". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  13. "Daniel James off Bellator 280 in Paris due to positive drug test". MMA Junkie. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  14. Briggs, Brady (2022-04-07). "Soren Bak vs Saul Rogers added to Bellator 280 lineup". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  15. "Nicolò Solli salterà Bellator 280 a Parigi" (in Italian). 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  16. "Bellator MMA | Bellator Paris". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
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