Bellator 289 video: Christian Echols lands walk-off uppercut on Pat Downey for massive upset

Dec 10 2022 by MMAjunkie

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Christian Echols pulled off a massive upset in his Bellator debut.

Standing across from the highly-touted wrestler Pat Downey, Echols (3-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) had the deck stacked against him with many believing Downey would come in and dominate the grappling game. The fight took place on the Bellator 289 prelims at Mohegan Sun Arena.

While Downey (1-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) had success early with a tight front headlock submission attempt, Echols found his way out and began putting...

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