Bellator 300 Results & Highlights: Nurmagomedov Dominates Primus
Drew Beaupré

Bellator MMA celebrated a milestone event with a stacked card when Bellator 300 took place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
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The main event saw Usman Nurmagomedov defend his lightweight title in a matchup with former champion Brent Primus. The fight was the first semifinal bout of Bellator’s ongoing lightweight tournament, and Nurmagomedov comprehensively dominated Primus in order to win a clear unanimous decision.
The co-main event featured Cat Zingano challenging Cris Cyborg for the Bellator Women’s Featherweight Championship. Cyborg last defended her title when she beat Arlene Blencowe last year before she competed in a pair of boxing bouts, and in her return to MMA she stopped Zingano with strikes in the first round.
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The night’s final main card matchup was also supposed to be a title fight, but unfortunately Ilima-Lei Macfarlane missed weight and wasn't able to win the women's flyweight belt in what turned out to be a losing effort against Liz Carmouche.

As with Bellator 299, this event also featured a staggering number of fights on the prelims that showcased everything from established veterans to unbeaten prospects.
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You can find highlights from the event below, as well as the full results for every fight.
Josh Hokit def. Spencer Smith
Arm triangle submission from @josh_hokitmma. 🔥
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 7, 2023
What a way to kick things off!#Bellator300 @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by @Cardenas_Market ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFPRok pic.twitter.com/vvwle0u6r6
Jena Bishop def. Ilara Joanne
The @PechangaArenaSD erupts for Bishop! 👏
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 7, 2023
Jena Bishop submits @IlaraJoanne in the very first round. #Bellator300 @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by @Cardenas_Market ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFPRok pic.twitter.com/OrcuLkHQbT
Sergio Cossio def. Jesse Roberts
𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 🤩
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 8, 2023
Sergio Cossio gets his #Bellator debut win with an epic comeback submission 🔥#Bellator300 @MonsterEnergy Prelims @Cardenas_Market ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFPRok pic.twitter.com/mkFylCXguv
Leah McCourt def. Sara McMann
Even better in slow motion! 👊@leahmccourtmma takes out number four ranked featherweight @Sara_McMann.#Bellator300 @MonsterEnergy Prelims fueled by @Cardenas_Market ▶️ https://t.co/NxwCKFQpdS pic.twitter.com/O6USFM5bAX
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 8, 2023
Liz Carmouche def. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
The kick which ended the fight 👀@iamgirlrilla is #AndStill flyweight world champion after a tremendous performance. #Bellator300 | LIVE NOW | @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/qY6paQVFE7
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 8, 2023
Cris Cyborg def. Cat Zingano
CYBORG STOPS ZINGANO! 😱
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) October 8, 2023
The featherweight champ @criscyborg retains with some ferocious ground and pound. #Bellator300 | LIVE NOW | @SHOsports pic.twitter.com/sM6NlIy2RL
Main Card: (Showtime, 10:00 p.m. ET)
• Main Event: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Brent Primus via Unanimous Decision (50-45x3) – For the Bellator Lightweight Championship
• Co-Main Event: Cris Cyborg def. Cat Zingano via TKO: R1, 4:01 – For the Bellator Women’s Featherweight Championship
• Liz Carmouche def. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane via TKO: R5, 0:17
Preliminary Card: (MMA Knockout, 6:30 p.m. ET)
• Jackie Cataline def. Lorrany Santos via Unanimous Decision (20-27x2, 30-26)
• Dmytrii Hrytsenko def. Justin Montalvo via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)
• Bryce Meredith def. Miguel Peimbert via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27x2)
• Bobby Seronio III def. Alberto Garcia via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)
• Leah McCourt def. Sara McMann via TKO: R1, 4:30
• Sergio Cossio def. Jesse Roberts via Submission (Triangle Choke): R3, 4:05
• Kai Kamaka III def. Henry Corrales via Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
• Slim Trabelsi def. Davion Franklin via Technical Submission (Verbal Tap): R1, 3:09
• Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov def. Maciej Różański via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28x2)
• Mukhamed Berkhamov def. Herman Terrado via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)
• Grant Neal def. Romero Cotton via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2, 30-27)
• Jena Bishop def. Ilara Joanne via Submission (Armbar): R1, (2:45)
• Josh Hokit def. Spencer Smith via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke): R3, 3:48
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