Matt Mitrione survived a rough third round to outpoint Roy Nelson and advance to the semifinals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix. Mitrione (13-5 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) earned two scores of 29-28 over Nelson (22-15 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) while one judge saw the bout even at 28-28. The heavyweight tournament opening-round bout was the main evnet of today’s Bellator 194 show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. It aired on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie. Mitrione had two goals headed into his rematch with Nelson: avoid the right hand and stop the takedown. Early on, he did just that, peppering “Big Country” with lead-hand punches and tenderizing the lead leg with kicks
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Bellator 194 results: Matt Mitrione survives tough third to outpoint Roy Nelson – MMA Junkie