While no titles are on the line at Bellator 293, two fights could determine which contenders will vie for gold in the future. Marcelo Golm and Daniel James face off at heavyweight, while Cat Zingano faces Leah McCourt in a featherweight clash at the Pechanga Resort and Casino Theater in California on March 31.
Golm, ranked fifth in the Bellator heavyweight rankings, turned pro in 2015. Going 1-3 in the UFC, he has since won four in a row, including two in Bellator. The 30-year-old last fought in July, beating Davion Franklin via submission.
The 41-year-old James turned pro in 2014 and competed at Bellator. He wouldn't fight again for the organization until his last bout, in November, when he beat Tyrell Fortune via TKO. James is on a four-fight win streak, all of which have come via knockout.
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Zingano is a former Ring of Fire bantamweight and flyweight champion and has beaten the likes of Raquel Pennington, Miesha Tate, and Amanda Nunes. However, she lost to Ronda Rousey in 2015 for the UFC bantamweight title in just 14 seconds. Since that setback, Zingano has gone 4-3 and is on a three-fight win streak with Bellator.
With a win, Zingano hopes to face Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, who insists that Zingano is ducking her. The two have gone back and forth verbally, with Zingano requesting independent drug testing for both if a fight happens.
In her path is McCourt, who is looking to become a contender herself. Ranked eighth in the featherweight rankings (Zingano number one), McCourt is 6-1 in Bellator and 1-1 in her last two fights. Primarily fighting in Dublin, McCourt last fought in September, when she beat Dayana Silva.
Here's all the information you need heading into Bellator 293, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Bellator 293: Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James?
- Date: Friday, March 31 | Saturday, April 1
- Prelims: 7 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
Bellator 293 takes place on March 31. The prelims start at 7 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT with the main card at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT. AEDT. Golm and James should make their way to the cage around 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Bellator 293: Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Fri. March 31 | Showtime, FUBO |
| United Kingdom | Sat. April 1 | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | Sat. April 1 | 10 Play |
In the U.S., you can watch Bellator 293 on Showtime, with the prelims on Bellator’s YouTube channel. It is also available to stream on FUBO, which includes a free trial.
In the U.K., the event will be available on BBC iPlayer. In Australia, you can watch on 10 Play.
Where is Bellator 293: Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James?
Bellator 293 takes place inside the Pechanga Resort and Casino in California. The theater within the casino can hold up to 1,200 people.
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Betting odds for Bellator 293: Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James
Odds are currently unavailable for this event. The Sporting News will provide updates when available.
Bellator 293 fight card
Main card
- Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James; Heavyweights
- Cat Zingano vs. Leah McCourt; Featherweights
- John Salter vs. Aaron Jeffrey; Middleweights
- Rustam Khabilov vs. Jaleel Willis; Welterweights
- Sullivan Cauley vs. Luke Trainer; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Adam Piccolotti vs. Mandel Nallo; Lightweights
- Archie Colgan vs. Justin Montalvo; Lightweights
- Joey Davis vs. Jeff Creighton; Welterweights
- Lucas Brennan vs. Josh San Diego; Featherweights
- Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Vladimir Tokov; Lightweights
- Pam Sorenson vs. Sara Collins; Featherweights
- Christian Edwards vs. Rakim Cleveland; Heavyweights
- Mike Hamel vs. Nick Browne; Lightweights
- Randi Field vs. Ashley Cummins; Catchweight
- Bryce Meredith vs. Brandon Carrillo; Bantamweights
- Maria Henderson vs. Mackenzie Stiller; Strawweights
- Khonry Gracie vs. David Pacheco; Welterweights