Bellator 253 live and official results
Bellator 253 takes place Thursday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 4:45 p.m. ET (1:45 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card airs on CBS Sports Network/DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie.
In the main event, Darrion Caldwell (14-3 MMA, 11-2 BMMA) takes on A.J. McKee (16-0 MMA, 16-0 BMMA) in the semifinals of the featherweight tournament. In the co-feature, Benson Henderson (28-9 MMA, 5-4 BMMA) meets Jason Jackson (12-4 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) at welterweight.
Official Bellator 253 results include:
MAIN CARD (CBS Sports Network/DAZN, 7 p.m. ET)
- Darrion Caldwell vs. A.J. McKee – featherweight tournament semifinal
- Benson Henderson vs. Jason Jackson
- Joey Davis def. Bobby Lee via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
- Raufeon Stots def. Keith Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Jeremy Kennedy def. Matt Bessette via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
- Jaleel Willis def. Mark Lemminger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jay Jay Wilson def. Sergio DeBari via KO (punches) — Round 1, 0:20
- Kaheem Murray def. Kevin Ferguson Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Sullivan Cauley def. Jason Markland via KO (punches) — Round 1, 0:28