On Friday, April 22, 2016, Bellator MMA held their Bellator 153 event, which featured the promotional debut of former UFC Lightweight Champion and world-ranked 170-pound contender Benson Henderson.
In the evening’s main event, “Smooth” Henderson makes his Bellator debut, as he gets an immediate shot at the Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrei Koreshkov. Also on the card is fan-favorite Michael “Venom” Page (aka “M.V.P.”) vs. Jeremie Holloway, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire vs. Henry Corrales, Brennan Ward vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos and Brent Primus vs. Gleristone Santos.
Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov took place live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Below are quick-match results of the entire event.
Bellator 153 Preliminary Card Results
Mike Zichelle vs. Joe Cronin (In Progress Now …)
Chris Honeycutt def. Matt Secor via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
Djamil Chan def. Richard Patishnock via KO (strike) at 3:09 of round 1
STILL TO COME …
Bellator 153 Preliminary Card
Sam Watford vs. Dean Hancock
Chris Foster vs. Vovka Clay
Matt Bessette vs. Keith Richardson
Tim Caron vs. Justin Sumter
Blair Tugman vs. Jay PerrinBellator 153 Main Card
Andrey Koreshkov (c) vs. Benson Henderson
Patricio Freire vs. Henry Corrales
Brennan Ward vs. Evangelista Santos
Michael Page vs. Jeremie Holloway
Brent Primus vs. Gleristone Santos