Derek Anderson vs. Killys Mota

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Anderson defeats Mota
L
KO/TKO, Head Kick 4:27 Round 2 of 3, 9:27 Total
"The Barbaric"
vs.
KO/TKO 4:27 R2
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Fighter Comparison

16-3-0

Climbed to 17-3
Pro
Record
12-1-0

Fell to 12-2
-195
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+160
(Slight Underdog)

United States
Nation

Brazil
San Diego
California
Fights out of
Danbury
Connecticut
30
+8 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 30
+2 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
169.4 lbs
(76.8 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Team Xplode MMA Gym Teixeira MMA & Fitness

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Mota
14%
Anderson
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 251

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson
  • Date: Thursday 11.05.2020 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mike Beltran
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, John McCarthy, Josh Thomson
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: John McCarthy
  • Anderson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Mota Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

In live action, Anderson's kick initially appeared to strike Mota while he was grounded. Upon further review, it was determined that Mota was not a grounded opponent, and Anderson was awarded the TKO victory when Mota was unable to continue.