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Bellator 287 video: Luke Trainer rebounds from first loss with easy submission win

Luke Trainer made it look easy at Bellator 287.

Coming off the first loss of his career, Trainer rebounded in a big way with a first-round submission win over Lucas Alsina on Saturday at Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy.

Trainer (6-1 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) set the finishing sequence in motion after he landed a front kick to the face that stunned Alsina (11-4 MMA, 0-1 BMMA). At that moment, Trainer shot in for a takedown and swiftly transitioned to Alsina’s back. Trainer worked the neck until he eventually locked in a rear-naked choke to get the tap at the 1:54 mark.

Check out the finish in the video below:

Trainer, 26, started his career 5-0 before losing a unanimous decision to Simon Biyong this past May. All six of the British fighter’s wins have come by finish, including three submissions.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Bellator 287

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