Australia’s Arlene Blencowe (11-7 MMA, 4-3 Bellator) impressed in her Bellator 206 fight with Amber Leibrock today in San Jose, California, out-striking the rangy American before finishing her in the third round with a violent slam followed by punches on the canvas.
Arlene Blencowe vs. Amber Leibrock
📺 Impressive performance from The Aussie Girl 'Angerfist' – Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 206 today, stopping Amber Leibrock with a brutal slam and strikes on the canvas. 🇭🇲️ 👇
Posted by Fight News Australia on Saturday, September 29, 2018
With the emotional victory, the Aussie rebounds from her split points decision loss to featherweight champion Julia Budd, who edged Blencowe back in December last year.
Budd most recently fought at Bellator 202 in July where she stopped Brazilian Talita Nogueira with ground and pound in the third frame.
Full results from the promotion’s standout event, which took place at the SAP Center, can be found below.
Results (Main Card):
- Gegard Mousasi def. Rory MacDonald via TKO, R2
- Quinton Jackson def. Wanderlei Silva via TKO, R2, 4:32
- Douglas Lima def. Andrey Koreshkov via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), 3:04
- Aaron Pico def. Leandro Higo via TKO, R1, 3:19
- Keri Melendez def. Dakota Zimmerman via Decision (Split)
- Gaston Bolanos def. Ysidro Gutierrez via TKO, R2, 1:37
Results (Preliminary Card):
- Adam Piccolotti def. James Terry via Decision (Unanimous)
- Jeremiah Labiano def. Justin Smitley via TKO, R1, 3:28
- Arlene Blencowe (Australia) def. Amber Leibrock via TKO, R3, 1:23
- Josh San Diego def. Joe Neal via Decision (Split)
- Cass Bell def. Ty Costa via Submission (Armbar), R2, 3:06
- Chuck Campbell def. Joseph Ramirez via Decision (Unanimous)
Julia Budd edges past Arlene Blencowe to retain featherweight title at Bellator 189
