Levi Avera vs. David Rickels

Preliminary Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 8, 2011
W
Rickels defeats Avera
L
Submission, Triangle Choke 1:06 Round 2 of 3, 6:06 Total
"The Caveman"
vs.
Submission 1:06 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Marine"

Fighter Comparison

8-0-0

Climbed to 9-0
Pro
Record
16-9-0

Fell to 16-10

United States
Nation

United States
Wichita
Kansas
Fights out of
Tulsa
Oklahoma
22
+9 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 29
+4 mos, 3 wks
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Saekson Janjira Muay Thai Gym Team Nogueira Tulsa

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 80

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Avera
10%
Rickels
90%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 53

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 53
  • Date: Saturday 10.08.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: Buffalo Run Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Miami, Oklahoma, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Avera Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rickels Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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