Downey vs Echols

Who won Downey vs Echols?

Christian Echols beat Patrick Downey by knockout in the 1st round during the prelims of Bellator 289, on Friday 9th December 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Middleweight division, which meant the weight limit was 185 pounds (13.2 stone or 83.9 KG).

Downey vs Echols stats

Patrick Downey stepped into the octagon with an undefeated record of 0 wins, zero losses and 0 draws.

Christian Echols made his way to the cage with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws and 2 by submission.

Both men made their promotional debut for Bellator.

The stats suggested that Downey and Echols have similar power, both with a 0% knock out percentage.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Echols had a massive advantage over Downey, boasting a 100% submission rate over Downey's 0%.

Patrick Downey was the older man by 6 years, at 32 years old.

Downey was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 4 fewer fights, and made his debut in , 4 years and 7 months earlier than Echols, whose first professional fight was in 2020. He had fought 4 less professional rounds, 0 to Echols' 4.

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What were the odds on Downey vs Echols?

Patrick Downey was a 1/16 (-1700) favourite going into the contest, while Christian Echols made his way into the ring at 8/1 (+800) with oddsmakers.