Bellator 261 faceoff video highlights: Co-major match staring contest almost doesn’t end

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator makes its return Friday, and the promotion is enforcing an duration in-between heavyweight title.

Bellator 261 takes jam at Mohegan Sun Arena with the principle card airing on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Atop the bill are high heavyweight contenders Tim Johnson (15-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) and Valentin Moldavsky (10-1 MMA, 5-0 BMMA). They’ll compete for the duration in-between strap within the absence of undisputed champion Ryan Bader, who’s partaking within the promotion’s gentle heavyweight enormous prix.

The co-major match beneficial properties a ladies folk’s flyweight fight. Archaic UFC title challenger Liz Carmouche (15-7 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) faces Kana Watanabe (10-0-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA).

Following Thursday’s official Bellator 261 weigh-ins, the athletes came nose to nose for some archaic pre-fight staredowns.

Take a look at out the faceoffs below, including Johnson vs. Moldavsky, Carmouche vs. Watanabe, Keoni Diggs vs. Daniel Weichel, Myles Jury vs. Sidney Outlaw, and Simon Biyong vs. Christian Edwards.