Default Universe: Bellator Style!

CageRage · March 14, 2013

OOC: Well, I'm back! I'm going to be returning to the default database for this dynasty. I've made a couple tweaks to the database, I changed Christopher Drew's debut date from February 1998 to January 1998 so he'd be available right away, because (depending on how quickly the older guys start to retire) I don't plan on doing a lot of hiring for a while at least till the initial tournaments are over, and I like having Drew around. I added my promotion (which in a fit of great creativity I have called Bellator MMA), and added three TV shows with accompanying time slots, I named them Bellator, Bellator FC, and Bellator MMA, but for the purposes of this dynasty I will simply refer to all three as Bellator, and start counting at #1! I upped East Coast Today's number of shows allowed to three, because I want to broadcast on one network (and am starting at High Regional), and all three shows air on East Coast Today in the USA, and Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada.

I'm going to try and stick as close to the Bellator format as I can, though the first season will be pretty different, though will still be based around 8 man tournaments! The rules of the promotion will be the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, plus I have outlawed elbow strikes to the head of an opponent in any position (as these are the actual rules of Bellator Tournament matches), because the fighters have to fight so often, and getting cut open by an elbow comes with a hefty medical suspension. I have also turned on fantasy bookmaking to make it easier to follow the format. Also since in the Default data, MMA is illegal in Missouri where Bellator is actually based, I have based the promotion in New Jersey.

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The Default Universe: Bellator Style!

AE: This is Alex Emerson live on Blurcat Radio, we're here with Mark Addison, the match maker for the newest MMA promotion in town, Bellator MMA! Welcome to the show!

MA: Thanks, Alex, it's great to be here!

AE: Now, let's get right to it, you at Bellator have an interesting tag line, can you tell us a little bit about that?

MA: Of course, our tag line is "Where Title Shots Aren't Given, They're Earned", and it's a reference to this nebulous rankings system both boxing, and MMA use to determine who deserves a shot at the title, we won't have much use for that system after our first couple of shows.

AE: What do you mean?

MA: Well, instead of using rankings, we'll be using 8 man tournaments spread out over three or four months, to determine who gets a shot at our champions. Winning three fights in three months is more than enough proof that a man deserves his title shot!

AE: Bellator will be the first MMA promotion, really, in the entire world to be based solely on television, who's idea was that?

MA: That would be our CEO, Bjorn Rebney, he really feels that television is a vast untapped market for MMA, and we're going to be the ones to really test the waters, and make it happen. I mean, aside from ALPHA-1 there's not a single other promotion in the world doing anything on TV, let alone that we'll be running every week during each season! And not only that, but we'll be using live streaming technology to bring our prelims to our fans live on Bellator.com!

AE: Okay, let's talk a bit about the format.

MA: Well, once we settle into our regular routine, probably starting the second season, we'll be running tournaments in four weight classes per season, with the winners of the tournaments getting a title shot, the first season will be a bit different!

AE: How's that?

MA: There are going to be a lot more tournaments! We'll be running three tournaments in each of our eight weight classes, featuring every single fighter on our roster! One tournament, the one that will take up most of the TV coverage willl determine the first champion of each weight class, the second will determine the number one contender! The winner of the third tournament will be guaranteed a berth in the next #1 contender tournament at that weight class! And the remaining eight fighters, 32 fighters in all at each weight class, will fight in alternate bouts to determine who will come in in case of injuries! It will likely end up being twice as long as our usual seasons will be! By the end of the first eight fight cards the fans will have had a chance to see every fighter on our roster!

AE: Let's talk about the first fight card!

MA: Well, the first card will take place at the Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, and will feature 16 fights in the Heavyweight Division! It will take place on the first Thursday of February, and the main card will air live on East Coast Today in the US, and Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada at 10pm EST! The main fight card will feature the four quarter-final match-ups in our Heavyweight Championship Tournament! We have several names our North American audience will recognize, Christopher Sharp, Stan Blackheath, Russell McPhee, Fletcher Merman, Marvin Stevens, and Norman Pike, as well as two pit bull like fighters that they may not be familiar with, but will be soon, in Khru Duangjan, and Julio Correa! And the prelims will carry the quarter-finals of both the #1 contender tournament at heavyweight, and the qualification tournament for the next heavyweight tournament, as well as the alternate bouts, a total of 12 preliminary fights, so be sure to arrive at the arena early to see those, or tune in on Bellator.com! The brackets for the tournaments will be decided by random draw (OOC: Which I will simulate by using the list randomizer tool at random.org), so we're not even sure who's fighting who yet, but it should be a good night of fights!

AE: Alright, thanks for taking the time to talk to us!

MA: No problem, Alex!

(OOC: Note that the championship tournament will take place between those ranked 1-8 in the promotion, the winner will be the first ever Bellator Champion in their weight class (I will be running with all 8 default game standard weight classes), and the three other semi-finalists will book their place in the next Tournament at their weight class, the #1 contender tournament between those ranked 9-16, the winner will fight for their weight class title in an upcoming season, and the three other semi-finalists will book a place in the next tournament at their weight class, and the qualification touranment between those ranked 17-24, with the winner booking his place in the next tournament at his weight class, the 25th ranked fighter, and 7 unranked fighters in each division will compete in the alternate bouts!)

Predictions: I will be running the predictions contest a little differently this time around! There will be a seperate prediction contest for each weight classes tournaments, the winner of the predictions of each weight classes tournaments will be able to pick a fighter to enter the next tournament at that weight class! Note that on the first eight fight cards all fights (including alternate bouts) will be considered tournament fights!

Once the tournament fights thin out a bit, and we get to having some fights that aren't involved in the tournament, there will be a seperate prediction contest for preliminary fights, with the winner at each event getting to pick a preliminary fight for a future event, just like in my old dynasty!

Brackets for the three Heavyweight Tournaments, along with complete details of the Bellator 1 fight card will be posted shortly!

CageRage · March 14, 2013

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Bellator Debuts With Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Finals!

Thursday, Week 1, February 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Marvin Stevens (21-10) vs. Norman Pike (16-4)

New Jersey's own Marvin Stevens is a huge man, who just loves to wrestle opponents to the ground, and hold them there for minutes at a time, grinding out decision victories with his lay and pray "offense"! While he technically outmatches Stevens in every possibly way, Norman Pike is a very undersized heavyweight, coming into the tournament at 210 lbs, which will make things much more difficult if Stevens gets him down, however, Pike's excellent submission skills, and decent striking, and takedown defence should give him the tools to throw down with Stevens!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Christopher Sharp (34-12) vs. Stan Blackheath (20-9)

Christopher Sharp is a world class wrestler, once pegged to be the best Heavyweight of all time, he can throw opponents around like rag dolls, but his complete inability to take a punch, and lack of submission defence has led to him picking up more losses than anyone ever thought he would! Stan Blackheath is a classic style brawler from the old days of MMA, while he striking is very dangerous, if he is taken to the ground, he has no defence! Both these fighters play into each others weaknesses, which will make the first mistake?!

UNDERCARD

Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Russell McPhee (16-6) vs. Julio Correa (6-0)

A kickboxer by trade, Russell McPhee likes to stand and bang, and is very good at it, if anyone wants to stand with him they better be prepared for a short night, however his ground game is very suspect, leaving him vulnerable to grappling specialists! Julio Correa is a Vale Tudo fighter from Brazil, who loves to stand and bang, however, if things go to the ground, he has an underrated grappling skill set to rely on!

Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Khru Duangjan (11-1) vs. Fletcher Merman (7-2)

Khru Duangjan is a devastatingly powerful Thai Boxer, whose combination of power, speed, and intensity leads to him overwhelming many of his opponents in quick fashion! Widely believed to have the best chin in MMA, he has never been knocked down, let alone knocked out with a strike! Fletcher Merman is a pretty good wrestler, with a good ground game to complement it, he can strike, but wins most of his fights on the mat!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Steve Mason (5-0) vs. Vincent Chapin (21-14)

A great Heavyweight prospect, Steve Mason is a kickboxer, with strong striking skills with his hands and feet, and if the fight does end up on the ground, he has half decent submission defense, and if he gets on top, he has some ground and pound ability! Vincent Chapin is in the waning years of his storied career, though he is in excellent shape, even at 38 year old! He likes working from the wrestlers clinch, where he can do damage to opponents, and he has good takedown defense, but the rest of his game has deteriorated with age!

Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Collins Lundie (8-3) vs. Milton Harvey (32-13)

A former boxer, Collins Lundie enjoys using his reach advantage and peppering his opponents with long range striking, however, he has no idea how to defend a takedown, and no ground game to speak of, so if you can get inside his hands, you can end the fight pretty quick! Which plays right into the strength of Milton Harvey, a stifling wrestler, who loves getting people down, and laying on them!

Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Ilson de Lima (13-6) vs. Grant Shodwart (23-14)

A Brazilian kickboxer, known for his great physical strength and brutal leg kicks, he can stand with just about anyone, and even has some decent grappling, but if you can get him to the ground, you can beat him there! Grant Shodwart is a powerful puncher in the waning years of his career, he has been working on his wrestling skills, but they are still a work in progress!

Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Phil Verdigree (20-14-1-2NC) vs. Frank Analysis (36-19)

A veteran from the earliest days of the United Kingdom's MMA scene, Phil Verdigree is in horrible shape, but his boxing in his youth gives him powerful hands, he has a great chin, and can be very hard to put down on the ground, which is good, because he has a very weak ground game! Frank Analysis is one of the very first generation of MMA fighters, however he is out of shape, and limited in most areas of MMA, he does still have one punch knock out power however, and so is still dangerous in the cage!

Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Wilson Franklyn (5-1) vs. Eugene Clough (37-34-2)

Wilson Franklyn is one of the most intimidating specimens in MMA, his biggest offense comes from throwing his hands, but he does have a decent clinch game, and if he somehow does get on top on the ground is capable of brutal ground and pound! Eugene Clough is one of the most experienced fighters in MMA, with over 70 fights on his resume, he will fight anyone, anywhere, on any amount of notice, however his skills have deteriorated now that he's over 40, and while he has decent wrestling, he has little else to rely on in the cage!

Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Pai Cheng (3-0) vs. Barry Strachan (24-15)

Pai Cheng is a powerhouse, at just 19 years old, he has nonetheless impressed the world with his prowess in the cage, an excellent wrestler with takedown defence to spare, if he gets the fight to the ground, he also knows what to do there, and while he's not the most skilled striker, he has raw one punch knock out power in his hands if he can land them! A veteran from the earliest days of MMA, Barry Strachan is a straight up brawler who has decent punching, but little else to recommend him!

Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Sylvester Collins (3-0) vs. Otto Renner (4-1)

Sylvester Collins was a good amateur wrestler in college, and continues to display that in his young MMA career, his favorite tactic is to obliterate people with his excellent wrestling skill, but he also has power in his hands, and on the ground is capable of brutal ground and pound! Otto Renner is also a wrestler, and while he doesn't have any striking to speak of, his tactic of getting his opponent to the mat, and alternating between smothering top control, and devastating ground and pound is usually enough to win him the fight!

Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Iancu Trailescu (3-0) vs. Efren Luat (3-0)

At 6'10" Iancu Trailescu has a reach advantage over just about anyone, his kicks are absolutely brutal, and though his punches lack power, the fact that he can throw them from so far away makes them a force to be reckoned with as well, however, like many tall fighters, he has a weakness if he's put on his back! Efren Luat has to cut considerable weight just to get to 265, and so always comes in with a huge weight advantage, he has powerful hands, and very good grappling, however, if you can survive his initial onslaught he has horrible cardio!

Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Giovanni de Matos (1-0) vs. Jozef Jankowski (2-0)

Giovanni de Matos is a kickboxer with a good striking game, especially with his powerful leg kicks! He can defend himself if taken down, but has no offensive ground game to speak of! Jozef Jankowski is a kickboxer as well, who has power in his hands, and decent strikes with his feet as well, he has good takedown defense, and if taken down has some basic submission defence, but no other ground game to speak of!

Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Zsolt Hargitay (3-0) vs. Jacco Landeweerd (3-0)

Zsolt Hargitay is a deceptive looking specimen, appearing to simply be an overweight slob, however, despite having horrible cardio, he does have excellent upper body strength! He has good grappling ability and power in his hands, is hard to take down, and is capable of ground and pound if he gets on top, however, off his back he has horrible submission defense, and no ground game! Jacco Landeweerd is a devastating striker from the Netherlands, with decent hands, and power in his feet, he also has half decent wrestling and takedown defense, and is capable of ground and pound from on top, but has trouble getting past the guard!

Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Ozzy Bintley (0-0) vs. Sam Hoynes (1-0)

Ozzy Bintley has never stepped in the cage, so all we have to go on is the hype, and his background, he is naturally tough, prior to training for MMA he competed in triathalons and other endurance events, trained in boxing, and even had a short stint as a professional on a major rugby club! An excellent prospect in the classic wrestling mold, Sam Hoynes loves to bully opponents from the clinch with his wrestling, before taking them down and working his brutal ground and pound!

Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Christopher Drew (0-0) vs. Kanezane Fujii (1-0)

One of the most intimidating looking men in MMA, Christopher Drew will step into the cage for the first time, possesses strong striking power, and decent grappling, and ground and pound! Kanezane Fujii is definately one for the future, he possesses decent boxing skills, but his main offense comes from his backgrounds in wrestling and judo, where he can bully people in the clinch, get them to the ground, and work his ground and pound, he also has very strong submissions for a Heavyweight!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Marvin Stevens (265) vs. Norman Pike (210)

Christopher Sharp (255) vs. Stan Blackheath (228)

Russell McPhee (208) vs. Julio Correa (230)

Khru Duangjan (211) vs. Fletcher Merman (248)

Steve Mason (242) vs. Vincent Chapin (226)

Collins Lundie (225) vs. Milton Harvey (229)

Ilson de Lima (251) vs. Grant Shodwart (230)

Phil Verdigree (236) vs. Frank Analysis (233)

Wilson Franklyn (246) vs. Eugene Clough (265)

Pai Cheng (249) vs. Barry Strachan (240)

Sylvester Collins (260) vs. Otto Renner (241)

Iancu Trailescu (257) vs. Efren Luat (265)

Giovanni de Matos (238) vs. Jozef Jankowski (249)

Zsolt Hargitay (265) vs. Jacco Landeweerd (244)

Ozzy Bintley (243) vs. Sam Hoynes (249)

Christopher Drew (232) vs. Kanezane Fujii (256)

Bellator 1 Full Fight Card

Main Card

HW Title QF: Marvin Stevens vs. Norman Pike

HW Title QF: Christopher Sharp vs. Stan Blackheath

HW Title QF: Russell McPhee vs. Julio Correa

HW Title QF: Khru Duangjan vs. Fletcher Merman

Preliminary Card

HW #1Con QF: Steve Mason vs. Vincent Chapin

HW #1Con QF: Collins Lundie vs. Milton Harvey

HW #1Con QF: Ilson de Lima vs. Grant Shodwart

HW #1Con QF: Phil Verdigree vs. Frank Analysis

HW Quali QF: Wilson Franklyn vs. Eugene Clough

HW Quali QF: Pai Cheng vs. Barry Strachan

HW Quali QF: Sylvester Collins vs. Otto Renner

HW Quali QF: Iancu Trailescu vs. Efren Luat

HW Alternate: Giovanni de Matos vs. Jozef Jankowski

HW Alternate: Zsolt Hargitay vs. Jacco Landeweerd

HW Alternate: Ozzy Bintley vs. Sam Hoynes

HW Alternate: Christopher Drew vs. Kanezane Fujii

ManUnderMask · March 14, 2013

As much as I love the Bellator tournament style, every time I've done it I've found that the fighters just will not be ready in time for the next round, and I've done this with recuperation set to 0.

Hopefully you'll have better luck. I'll keep watching.

CageRage · March 15, 2013

ManUnderMask: After taking a look at recovery times needed for the Heavyweights after this card, a normal Bellator tournament format with just four tournaments probably wouldn't work, as almost none of my fighters from my Heavyweight tournaments will be available after just four weeks. I will probably end up running more than four tournaments a season (possibly just stick with eight, that way fighters have a couple months to get ready instead of just the one, which should still allow for two seasons a year, though with no break in between them). <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/Bellator1_zpsa427ec57.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center">Thursday, Week 1, February 1998</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live on Bellator.com</div> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/christopherdrewbellator1_zpsbea65ee0.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/kanezanefujiibellator1_zpscfe17a3f.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Fujii waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid left. >A barrage of punches miss and Drew strikes back with a series of lefts. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Fujii throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Drew tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Drew gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Fujii starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Fujii holds Drew in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Fujii tries to get into the mount position. >Drew can't stop it and gets mounted. >Fujii attempts to set up an americana on Drew from the mount. >Fujii gets the americana locked, moves to side control for leverage, and Drew has to tap! >Kanezane Fujii takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii defeats Christopher Drew (Submission (Americana) in 3:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/ozzybintleybellator1_zps60c2ec99.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/samhoynesbellator1_zps58808cd0.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Hoynes tries for a left jab but Bintley moves out of range. >Hoynes steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bintley to fire back with a series of lefts. >Hoynes throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Bintley sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Hoynes doesn't get the takedown, Bintley avoided it. >Bintley looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Stepping back, Bintley creates a bit of distance. >Hoynes slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Bintley is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Hoynes drops down and catches the advancing Bintley by surprise with a single leg takedown. >In guard, Hoynes catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Bintley tries to pull Hoynes in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Bintley is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Hoynes off of him. >Hoynes smothers Bintley with his body by pushing forward and down. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Hoynes is trying to pass guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hoynes.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bintley to fire back with a series of lefts. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Bintley slips past a left jab and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Hoynes slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a stinging left jab. >Hoynes throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bintley. >Bintley attempts to avoid Hoynes as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Bintley saw it coming and got out of range. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bintley to fire back with a solid left jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Bintley counters a left jab by using two hard right hands! >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Good head movement allows Hoynes to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Hoynes covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Bintley to counter with some heavy right hands...Hoynes tries to cover up but is knocked down! >Bintley quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hoynes! >Bintley pounds away, Hoynes is barely able to offer any defence at all! >The referee pulls Bintley away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Ozzy Bintley! Official Result: Ozzy Bintley defeats 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes (TKO (Strikes) in 4:36 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/zsolthargitaybellator1_zpsb5df5a19.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/jaccolandeweerdbellator1_zpsff18f9ed.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Hargitay steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. >A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Hargitay manages to just avoid it. >Hargitay moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >A straight left by Landeweerd keeps Hargitay from advancing. >Hargitay presses in closer to attack. >Hargitay is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Hargitay can't get near enough to engage, Landeweerd uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Hargitay throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting Hargitay settle, Landeweerd moves in closer. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Hargitay slips out of the way of a jab. >Landeweerd throws a right kick to the body but Hargitay avoids it. >Landeweerd throws a leg kick but Hargitay avoids it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Hargitay throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting Hargitay settle at all, Landeweerd comes in closer. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Hargitay smothers Landeweerd when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Round one ends as time expires. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Hargitay.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Hargitay is looking to stand and strike in this round. >Hargitay avoids a low kick. >Hargitay slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Landeweerd counters a left jab by hitting a nice left hand. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Hargitay is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Hargitay can't get near enough to engage, Landeweerd uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Landeweerd steps in and unloads with a series of lefts. >Landeweerd circles around Hargitay. >Hargitay presses in closer to attack. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hargitay looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Landeweerd. >Strikes from Landeweerd keep Hargitay from stepping in too close. >Hargitay steps back to avoid a leg kick. >A left hand misses, allowing Landeweerd to counter with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Landeweerd throws a left jab but Hargitay avoids it. >Landeweerd side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a right body kick. >Landeweerd takes a moment to switch to a traditional stance. >Hargitay steps back to avoid a leg kick. >The time runs out on round two. >I think Landeweerd took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Hargitay to be aggressive and really let his hands go. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Zsolt Hargitay looks very tired out there. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Hargitay backs away from Landeweerd, creating some space between them. >Landeweerd comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Hargitay uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Landeweerd. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Landeweerd gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. >Zsolt Hargitay looks very, very tired. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Hargitay is trying to muscle Landeweerd up against the cage. >Hargitay manages it, and controls Landeweerd up against the cage. >Hargitay takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Good head movement allows Landeweerd to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with a crisp left hook to the body. >From the pocket, Landeweerd unloads with a sequence of left jabs. >Breathing very hard, Jacco Landeweerd is looking ragged. >Landeweerd catches Hargitay with a hard kick to the outside of the knee. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >Dodging to one side, Landeweerd counters an attempted knock out punch with a right body kick. >The gas tank looks empty on Zsolt Hargitay. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Landeweerd uses a stiff jab. >Landeweerd hits a thudding right kick to the ribs from close range. >Showing good head movement, Hargitay weaves out of the way of a wild right hand. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Landeweerd. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >The judges have given 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. >Jacco Landeweerd wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Big Trouble' Jacco Landeweerd defeats 'The Hungry Hungarian' Zsolt Hargitay (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/giovannidematosbellator1_zpsa44e1b23.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/jozefjankowskibellator1_zps5e2f2287.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >An errant jab sets de Matos up to counter-strike with a nice jab. >de Matos counters a wayward right jab with a straight left. >de Matos throws a feint. >Jankowski circles, looking for an opening. >de Matos steps in closer to force the issue. >A wayward low left kick allows de Matos to hit a solid left. >de Matos bobs and weaves, trying to get Jankowski to commit. >Jankowski slips out of the way of a jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >de Matos sees a left kick coming and so moves forward to strike with a solid punch. >Jankowski shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Jankowski slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick punches. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >A right jab misses the mark and allows de Matos to counter with a punch. >de Matos throws a right jab but Jankowski uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >de Matos dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a nice left. >Jankowski shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >The time runs out on round one. >Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to de Matos.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >de Matos uses a feint to get Jankowski off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >de Matos counters a left kick to the legs with a solid left jab. >Jankowski counters a wayward left jab with a picture-perfect left roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >de Matos uses a feint to get Jankowski off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >A big right hand lands, Jankowski has to back off. >An attempted body kick misses and de Matos fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A right jab misses and de Matos counters with a solid left. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >de Matos counters a tight combination by hitting a stinging left jab. >Jankowski just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Jankowski to fire back with a clean jab. >de Matos comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jankowski. >Strikes from Jankowski keep de Matos from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of de Matos.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >de Matos feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Jankowski is just able to avoid them. >de Matos drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Jankowski isn't buying it. >Jankowski counters an attempted big head kick with a body kick. >de Matos feints to the right, trying to draw Jankowski into throwing a strike. >A tight combination narrowly misses de Matos and allow him to counter-strike with a right head kick that knocks Jankowski clean off his feet! >de Matos senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >de Matos is hammering away at Jankowski with punches. >Jankowski had better start defending himself, or this will be over! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Jankowski was intelligently defending himself! >Giovanni de Matos takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Giovanni de Matos defeats Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski (TKO (Strikes) in 2:18 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/iancutrailescubellator1_zps0962e668.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/efrenluatbellator1_zps3fcc9862.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Trailescu counters an errant left jab with a crisp jab. >Luat avoids a tight combination. >Moving forward, Trailescu counters a left jab with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great left cross. >Luat looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Luat is now standing in the pocket. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Trailescu, Luat looks for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Trailescu is left on his back under side control! >Luat throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Luat holds Trailescu in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >Luat looks to get a mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Trailescu tries to move to guard, but Luat doesn't allow it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Luat is trying to move from side control to mount. >Trailescu keeps Luat from mounting him. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. >Incredibly close round, but Trailescu came out just ahead on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Luat to stand and try to use counter striking against Trailescu in this round. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Trailescu feints throwing a jab. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Luat gets caught by a nice left hand to the body. >A straight left by Luat keeps Trailescu from advancing. >Trailescu presses in closer to attack. >Trailescu looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Luat keeps himself moving out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Trailescu looks to get some strikes in, but Luat seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. >Efren Luat doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Trailescu tries to wriggle free, but Luat controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Luat hits Trailescu with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Trailescu comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Trailescu is in the pocket, ready to attack Luat. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Incredibly close round, but Luat came out just ahead on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Trailescu feints rushing in, but Luat doesn't fall for it. >An errant jab sets Trailescu up to counter-strike with a right jab to the cheek. >Trailescu stings Luat with a pair of jabs and a big left hook. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >A straight left by Luat keeps Trailescu from advancing. >Trailescu presses in closer to attack. >Trailescu looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Luat. >Trailescu cannot get close enough to the elusive Luat. >A straight left fails to land and Trailescu is able to fire back with a nice jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >Trailescu is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Trailescu hits a nice crisp right jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Efren Luat seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Good head movement allows Trailescu to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a solid right jab. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Trailescu uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Luat. >A left jab misses, giving Trailescu the chance to hit back with a clean punch. >Luat gets rocked with a thudding left kick just above the hip. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I have to give that round to Trailescu, but only a 10-9. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Trailescu. >Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Luat. >Judge #3: 29-28 Trailescu. >Iancu Trailescu wins by split decision! Official Result: Iancu Trailescu defeats Efren Luat (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/sylvestercollinsbellator1_zpseb19eb24.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/ottorennerbellator1_zpsf81be28d.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Collins snaps off a crisp jab. >Collins throws a barrage of big right hands but Renner moves out of range. >Renner avoids a couple of wild swings. >Collins slips past a left jab and counters with a left hand. >Collins uses the jab. >Renner has his hands far too low. >Renner avoids a couple of wild swings. >We move into the second half of this round. >Renner slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings. >Collins looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Renner drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Collins to fire back with a solid left. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Moving in closer, Collins looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Renner looks happy to engage Collins in the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from Renner, from the pocket. >Collins sprawls well, and Renner is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Collins unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Renner. >Renner takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. >The time runs out on round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Collins.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >A jab misses and Collins counters with a solid left jab. >Renner comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >Collins tries to avoid the takedown. >Collins avoids the takedown attempt. >Renner slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings. >We move into the second half of this round. >Moving forward, Renner counters a left jab with a solid left jab. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Renner. >Collins tries to avoid the takedown. >Collins avoids the takedown attempt. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Renner to fire back with a solid left jab. >Moving in closer, Renner looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Collins now has Renner standing in the pocket. >From the pocket, Renner shoots in for a double leg. >Collins counters with a right hand that catches Renner flush, rocking him! >Breathing very hard, Sylvester Collins is looking ragged. >Although visibly tired, Collins looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >The time runs out on round two. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Collins.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Collins to be ready to sprawl if Renner shoots in. >Collins avoids a jab. >Renner counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab. >Renner comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >Collins sprawls well, and Renner is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Collins pounds away on the body and side of the head, Renner struggles to deal with them. >Collins pounds away on Renner, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process. >Collins pounds away on Renner, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process. >Sylvester Collins looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Collins pounds away with rights, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head. >Collins fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Renner getting to his feet. >A straight left fails to land and Renner is able to fire back with a right hand. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Renner comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >Collins stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Renner into a clinch. >Collins tries to wrestle Renner backward and up against the cage. >Collins does it, Renner is stuck with his back to the cage. >Sylvester Collins looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Collins launches a knee strike but Renner is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Collins is the one against the cage. >Otto Renner is breathing very hard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Renner has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Collins down. >Collins cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam. >The takedown leaves Collins seated with his back pressed against the cage. >Renner starts trying to get Collins on his back so that he can gain a better position. >Renner shifts his position to gain side control. >Renner attempts to arm triangle Collins from side control. >Collins fights off the arm triangle attempt. >Otto Renner looks very, very tired. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Collins. >The official scores are being reported now. >The judges give scores of 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. >Making 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins defeats 'The Emperor' Otto Renner (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/paichengbellator1_zps98fcf0c1.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/barrystrachanbellator1_zps1351c2ee.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Cheng backs away from Strachan, creating some space between them. >Cheng throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Cheng gets the takedown! Strachan pulls guard. >Cheng attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Cheng passes to side control with ease. >Cheng uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. >Cheng looks to get a mount. >He mounts Strachan. >Cheng has good control, and starts pounding away on Strachan. >Strachan is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Cheng! >The referee pulls Cheng away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO; Pai Cheng! Official Result: Pai Cheng defeats 'The Big Bopper' Barry Strachan (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/wilsonfranklynbellator1_zps7e332121.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/eugenecloughbellator1_zps0bea304e.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A straight left fails to land and Franklyn is able to fire back with a series of quick lefts. >Clough gets caught with several big right hands! He tries to cover up, but is getting blitzed! >Clough gets knocked down and Franklyn keeps up the pressure with punch after punch! >With Clough taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match! >Wilson Franklyn takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Silent But Violent' Wilson Franklyn defeats Eugene 'The Bear' Clough (TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/philverdigreebellator1_zpsecd9f0dc.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/frankanalysisbellator1_zpsa6fbeb21.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Verdigree avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. >A left jab misses and Verdigree counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Analysis. >An errant jab sets Verdigree up to counter-strike with a series of quick punches. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Analysis gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. >Verdigree tries to wrestle Analysis backward and up against the cage. >Analysis ends up backed against the cage. >Analysis is trapped against the cage and Verdigree punishes him with some dirty boxing. >Verdigree steps back to achieve some separation from Analysis and gets ready to strike. >A right jab misses, Analysis counters with a stinging jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Analysis slips past a jab and scores with a solid left jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Verdigree hits a crisp right jab. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Analysis has the angle to counter with a stinging jab. >A left jab misses, giving Verdigree the chance to hit back with a straight right. >Verdigree slips past a jab and scores with a sequence of quick punches. >There's under a minute left in this round. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Analysis throws a few close-range strikes, but Verdigree smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. >Verdigree is trying to push Analysis so that his back is up against the cage. >Analysis ends up backed against the cage. >Phil Verdigree is breathing very hard. >Verdigree breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Analysis. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I think Verdigree took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Analysis gets caught with a series of quick punches. >Verdigree counters a left jab with a stinging right jab. >Analysis throws a looping punch, but Verdigree avoids it. >Not letting up, Verdigree steps in closer to pressure Analysis into action. >Verdigree slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Verdigree still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Analysis backs away. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Analysis throws three punches in quick succession, but Verdigree was out of range. >Verdigree doesn't press the issue, allowing Analysis to circle. >Frank Analysis is looking really tired. >Analysis steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >The fight slows as Verdigree sits back and allows Analysis to circle. >Phil Verdigree looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Analysis glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting Analysis settle, Verdigree moves in closer. >Round two ends as time expires. >That round goes to Verdigree, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >A flurry of punches miss Analysis and allow him to counter-strike with a barrage of big right hands! >Analysis slips past a jab and scores with a massive uppercut, but Verdigree somehow doesn't go down! >That last strike may have hurt Verdigree, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! >Analysis tries to capitalise with a barrage of big rights, but Verdigree has the sense to cover up. >Verdigree hits a flurry of quick punches. >Verdigree throws a right jab but Analysis avoids it. >A jab misses, allowing Analysis to counter-strike with a couple of hard right hands! >Frank Analysis looks very, very tired. >Dodging to one side, Verdigree counters an attempted knock out punch with a clean punch. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >From the pocket, Verdigree unloads with a sequence of right jabs. >Verdigree scores with a solid right jab from in the pocket. >Verdigree catches Analysis with a solid jab. >Verdigree dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a crisp right jab. >Frank Analysis looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >From the pocket, Verdigree hits a flurry of punches on Analysis. >Verdigree stings Analysis with a series of quick rights. >Phil Verdigree looks like he is completely out of gas. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >From the pocket, Verdigree hits a stiff jab. >From the pocket, Verdigree catches Analysis with a crisp jab. >Verdigree uses a nice right jab from the pocket. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I think Verdigree took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >All three judges score the contest as 30-27. >'Mr. Saturday Night' Phil Verdigree wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Mr. Saturday Night' Phil Verdigree defeats Frank Analysis (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/ilsondelimabellator1_zps268c4d55.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/grantshodwartbellator1_zpsfa23f3a5.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Shodwart to fire back with a solid left jab. >Shodwart slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left hand punch. >de Lima avoids a jab. >de Lima tries for a leg kick but Shodwart moves out of range. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >de Lima feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Shodwart just avoids it. >de Lima counters a left jab with a right kick to the thigh. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Using head movement, Shodwart slips past a left jab and counters with a punch. >de Lima uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Stepping back, Shodwart creates a bit of distance. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Shodwart keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting Shodwart settle at all, de Lima comes in closer. >A jab misses and de Lima counters with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to de Lima.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Shodwart avoids a huge right head kick and hits a jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >de Lima slips out of the way of a jab. >Shodwart tries for a left jab but de Lima moves out of range. >de Lima throws three punches in quick succession, but Shodwart was out of range. >Shodwart seems to be waiting for de Lima to make a move. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Shodwart misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >de Lima doesn't let Shodwart settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >de Lima comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Backing off, Shodwart makes sure to keep out of range. >Shodwart bobs and weaves. >de Lima steps in to put some pressure on. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Shodwart avoids a flurry of punches. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That was a very close round, but I think de Lima just about edged it.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >de Lima avoids a quick jab and hits a left jab to the cheek. >de Lima steps back to avoid a left jab. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Shodwart is trying to muscle de Lima up against the cage. >de Lima isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. >A flicked jab from Shodwart only finds gloves. >de Lima quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >de Lima tries for a left jab but Shodwart moves out of range. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Shodwart comes in closer, looking to wrestle with de Lima. >de Lima tries to counter Shodwart with a big right hook, but it only thumps into the gloves. >A flurry of punches miss Shodwart and allow him to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. >Ilson de Lima is looking really tired. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Shodwart narrowly misses de Lima with a right uppercut. >de Lima presses in closer to attack. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Shodwart avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Shodwart tries for a left jab but de Lima moves out of range. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Shodwart. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >The judges have scored it 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. >Making Grant 'Slugger' Shodwart the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Grant 'Slugger' Shodwart defeats Ilson de Lima (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/collinslundiebellator1_zps85bf9b8c.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/miltonharveybellator1_zpsb1e93aa8.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Harvey steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Harvey steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. >Lundie stings Harvey with a series of quick lefts. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Lundie does some damage with a barrage of big rights on Harvey. >Looking glassy-eyed, Harvey staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! >Lundie hits a massive right hand, knocking Harvey down to the ground...he is out cold! >Collins Lundie takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Collins Lundie defeats Milton Harvey (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/stevemasonbellator1_zps199cce92.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/vincentchapinbellator1_zpsbd676378.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Mason slips past a left jab and counters with a hard right kick to the legs. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Chapin slips out of the way of a jab. >A left jab misses and Mason counters with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >Mason looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Chapin. >Chapin tries to single leg Mason as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >Mason narrowly misses Chapin with a right uppercut. >Chapin quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Chapin shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Mason strikes first and manages to rock Chapin with a solid right hand! >Moving in closer, Mason looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Chapin lets Mason get closer. >Good head movement allows Chapin to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >Standing in the pocket, Chapin chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Mason. >Mason is too quick, and manages to hit Chapin with a good clean left jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Moving in closer, Mason looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Chapin tries to single leg Mason as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mason.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Mason has been instructed to try and pick Chapin off with counter striking in this round. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Mason moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a series of quick punches. >Chapin comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Chapin is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Mason pounds away, the turtled up Chapin is in serious trouble! >Mason pounds away with punches and Chapin is in big trouble! >The referee pulls Mason away, stopping the match! >That has to be called a controversial finish as Chapin may have been in trouble but he was still clearly active and trying to defend himself! >'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason defeats Vincent Chapin (TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on East Coast Today in the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/khruduangjanbellator1_zps4d6ecec6.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/fletchermermanbellator1_zpsd75d4914.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Merman steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Merman gets knocked out cold after taking a huge right hand from Duangjan! >By Knock Out, the winner is Khru Duangjan! Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats Fletcher 'The Drummer' Merman (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:04 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/russellmcpheebellator1_zps9a29d022.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/juliocorreabellator1_zps332bb640.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >A weak body kick is countered by Correa with a series of big punches, putting McPhee down on the ground! >Correa dives in and secures side control. >McPhee takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >Correa attempts the mount. >McPhee doesn't let Correa get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >McPhee tries to pull guard on Correa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Correa tries to lock McPhee into an arm triangle. >McPhee stops Correa from applying it. >McPhee tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Correa attempts the mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Correa blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Correa starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind McPhee. >McPhee keeps Correa from getting behind him. >Correa blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >McPhee slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a body kick. >Moving in closer, McPhee looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Correa now has McPhee standing in the pocket. >Round one ends as time expires. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Correa.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >A jab misses, allowing McPhee to counter-strike with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Correa moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >A speculative right hand from McPhee doesn't find a home. >Correa seems to be waiting for McPhee to make a move. >Correa looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with McPhee. >Correa is now standing in the pocket. >Correa looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >McPhee finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Correa uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on McPhee as they grapple. >McPhee gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Correa uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >McPhee tries to wriggle free, but Correa controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Using his wrestling skills, Correa is trying to push McPhee up against the cage. >Correa achieves it, pinning McPhee to the cage. >Julio Correa looks very tired out there. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Correa steps back from McPhee and looks to unleash some strikes. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, McPhee hits some heavy right hands...Correa tries to cover up but is knocked down! >McPhee starts pounding away on Correa, looking to finish him off! >McPhee unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Correa. >The strikes are stopped when Correa manages to pull McPhee down into side control. >McPhee holds Correa in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >McPhee throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >I have to give that round to McPhee, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds, his corner told McPhee to use his movement more in this round. >Correa slips out of the way of a leg kick. >McPhee counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch. >Correa avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >McPhee throws a barrage of big right hands but Correa moves out of range. >Russell McPhee doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Correa avoids a jab. >Correa steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >An errant jab sets Correa up to counter-strike with a series of quick punches. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Correa avoids a quick jab and hits a clean jab. >Correa scores with a series of quick lefts. >Correa counters a wayward low right kick with a clean left. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A left jab misses and McPhee strikes back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >A wayward low right kick allows Correa to hit a nice jab. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Correa. >The official scores are being reported now. >All three judges have scored it 29-28. >Julio Correa wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Julio 'JC' Correa defeats Russell 'Russell Mania' McPhee (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/christophersharpbellator1_zps204cf7f0.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/stanblackheathbellator1_zps0e36aa47.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Sharp counters a superman punch with a crisp jab. >Sharp avoids a flurry of punches. >Blackheath bobs and weaves, trying to get Sharp to commit. >Blackheath avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of small strikes. >Sharp waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a nice jab. >Sharp steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Sharp. >The takedown is completed, Blackheath is on his back and pulls guard. >Time slips away as Sharp successfully keeps Blackheath stuck against the ground. >The clock runs down as Blackheath is being smothered against the ground by Sharp. >Sharp tries to pass the guard. >He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >In side control, Sharp begins working to get a mount. >Blackheath can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >Sharp fires away with punches, and Blackheath is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Christopher Sharp takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp defeats Stan 'The Man' Blackheath (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/marvinstevensbellator1_zps3c58df31.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/normanpikebellator1_zps9e0fad5a.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Stevens tries to wrestle Pike backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Pike pinned to the cage. >Pike uses his wrestling skills to prevent Stevens from throwing any knee strikes. >Stevens launches a knee strike but Pike is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Stevens is the one against the cage. >Pike tries to keep Stevens up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Stevens reverses so that he is the one in control. >Pike is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Stevens smothers Pike against the cage and stomps down on his foot. >With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. >Pike looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Stevens tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Pike defended it well. >Marvin Stevens is breathing very hard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Pike catches Stevens moving in with a jab. >Looking tired, Stevens has his hands far too low to offer a good guard. >A straight left by Pike keeps Stevens from advancing. >Stevens seems to be waiting for Pike to make a move. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Pike is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Pike moves into the pocket. >Pike slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab. >Pike snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket. >The time runs out on round one. >That was a very close round, but I think Pike just about edged it.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Pike is looking to hit and run in this round. >Stepping in, Pike hits Stevens with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >A jab misses, allowing Pike to counter-strike with a flurry of small strikes. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Stevens is trying to muscle Pike up against the cage. >Stevens manages it, and controls Pike up against the cage. >From the looks of things, I don't think Marvin Stevens has much energy left. >Stevens launches a knee strike but Pike is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Stevens is the one against the cage. >Pike moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Pike hits a punch. >Pike works from the pocket and hits Stevens with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Stevens gets tagged with a crisp jab. >Stevens gets caught with a series of quick lefts from the pocket. >Pike lands a crisp jab. >Pike works from the pocket and hits Stevens with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >From the pocket, Pike connects on Stevens with a stiff jab. >From the pocket, Pike hits a flurry of punches on Stevens. >A left jab misses, Pike counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Stevens. >The time runs out on round two. >Pike takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >It sounded like his corner told Stevens to go after Pike and look to finish it. >Pike avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Pike tries for a left jab but Stevens moves out of range. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Pike to fire back with a series of lefts. >Pike steps in and unloads with a series of lefts. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Pike to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. >Stevens is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big rights! >Stevens recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Pike to make a move. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >In comes Pike looking to get some form of ground control. >Pike is quick, Stevens can't stop him getting side control. >Pike tries to lock Stevens into an armbar. >Stevens gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Norman Pike! Official Result: 'Stormin'' Norman Pike defeats 'The New Jersey Crusher' Marvin Stevens (Submission (Armbar) in 3:02 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/resultsbellator1prelims_zpsf051914f.png http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/resultsbellator1main_zps079d0e07.png Attendance: 1,038 Ticket Sales: $51,900 TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 152,280 TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 91,368 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Giovanni de Matos vs. Jozef Jankowski KO of the Night: Khru Duangjan Submission of the Night: Norman Pike Updated Tournament Brackets http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/heavyweightchampionshiptournamentsemi-final_zps4af18921.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/heavyweight1contendersemi-finals_zps1eaa766f.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%201/heavyweightqualificationtouranmentsemi-final_zps29b5d89e.jpg Press Conference - It is announced that Grant Shodwart has been given a medical suspension of sufficient length that he will not be able to compete in the Bellator #1 Contender Tournament Semi-Finals, he will be replaced by the alternate Giovanni de Matos. - Announcement of the televised fights for the next three shows! Thursday, Week 2 of February will host the quarter-final rounds of the Featherweight Tournaments, with the four main televised fights being, three of the four Featherweight Championship Tournament matches, Graeme Spark vs. Foggy Lee, Brian Claremont vs. Yagi Jokichi, and David James Diggle vs. Gregg Grable, as well as the Bellator debut of one of the most hyped prospects in MMA, as Lamont Banner takes on Ned Butterfield in the main event, a Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final bout! - Thursday, Week 3 of February will be the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Featherweight Tournaments, and the main televised draw will host all four Womens Featherweight Championship Quarter-Final fights, Angelina Keiff vs. Umeka Fujiwara, Toshie Nishina vs. Stella Massey, Henrietta Stein vs. Eiko Shiokawa, and in the main event, Thea Higgins vs. Hanae Maehata! - Thursday, Week 4 of February will be the Quarter-Finals of the Welterweight Tournaments, and the main televised fights will be all four Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, Lloyd McAllister vs. Marko Prochazka, Geoff Cahill vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting, Bokkai Iida vs. Phil Ball, and in the main event, Callum Henson vs. Joe Hinchcliffe! Fallout - Phil Verdigree asks for a fight with Russell McPhee, if he sticks around long enough he may get it, but his next fight will be against Steve Mason in the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament! Predictions None

CageRage · March 15, 2013

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Bellator 2 Unveils "Banner" Card!

Thursday, Week 2, February 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final: Ned Butterfield (2-0) vs. Lamont Banner (1-0)

Ned Butterfield is a judo competitor, who is at his best when he can work in close, and get the fight to the ground where he can work his submission game, however he has no striking game to speak of, which is his major weakness! Lamont Banner has a world class striking game, learned primarily at the feet of his father, world champion boxer Douglas Banner Jr! He has also been training heavily in wrestling in preperation for his transition to MMA, making him a dangerous opponent indeed!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Championship Quarter-Final: David James Diggle (3-0) vs. Gregg Grable (19-9)

A Muay Thai fighter known for his highly technical striking game, David James Diggle is known to obliterate opponents with strikes from the Muay Thai clinch, with good takedown and submission defence, he has few weaknesses other than his own inconsistency! Gregg Grable is a good wrestler, who works well both from the clinch, and from top control, he has fought most of his career at Lightweight, but has recently dropped down to his more natural weight class!

UNDERCARD

Featherweight Championship Quarter-Final: Brian Claremont (4-1) vs. Yagi Jokichi (4-0)

Brian Claremont isn't called Barrage for no reason, his way of doing things is simple, keeping stepping forward, and keep throwing his hands, his devastating punches are his main mode of attack, and he has decent takedown defense to help him keep the fight standing! One of the most promising Featherweights in Japan, Yagi Jokichi is an elite level karate fighter, who loves to pick opponents apart with his counter-strike offense!

Featherweight Championship Quarter-Final: Graeme Spark (4-0) vs. Foggy Lee (5-1)

Graeme Spark comes from a grappling background, and loves to dominate his opponents in the clinch, he is not one dimensional however, with power in his hands, and a good submission game, he's a triple threat to anyone in his path! A bit of a jack of all trades but master of none, Foggy Lee has some decent strikes, good wrestling and takedowns, and is surprisingly adept on the ground, given that he taught himself everything he knows!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight Championship Quarter-Final: Gu Ueda (17-9) vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (38-10-2)

Gu Ueda is a true veteran of the sport, a highly technical boxer, who can take apart opponents with ease with his flurries and combinations, however, if you can get inside his hands, he has little defence on the ground! Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai has a vast wealth of experience! He is a Muay Thai fighter with decent strikes, but devastating from inside the Muay Thai clinch, however, he can't defend takedowns, and has no game once he's brough to the ground!

Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Tyler Aidi (2-0) vs. Britt Dickering (3-0)

Tyler Aidi is a jiu jitsu competitor from Canada with a strong ground game, he has decent takedowns, but he has no striking game with which to set them up, and so often has trouble getting his opponent to the ground! Britt Dickering is a Muay Thai fighter known for his use of brutal knee strikes from the Muay Thai clinch, he has decent striking outside the clinch, but with no power to speak of, and though he can defend himself on the ground, he has no offense from that position!

Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Hans Christian Bloch (2-0) vs. Roger Bean (2-0)

Norwegian catch wrestler Hans Christian Block relentlessly chases takedowns, and once he gets them few ever escape his smothering top control, or relentless submission attack, he has little in the way of a striking game, but in his case that doesn't seem to matter! In a stand up battle, Roger Bean is a very tough opponent, with his unorthodox strikes, and excellent conditioning, but he's weak on his back and so doesn't do well against grapplers!

Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Gerrit Dudok (3-0) vs. Heiko Pander (1-0)

One of the seemingly endless line of kickboxers produced by the gyms in the Netherlands, Gerrit Dudok is a flashy striker, with a strong chin, but he can't defend takedowns, and will need to work on his ground game if he ever wants to fulfill his potential! Heiko Pander is a wrestler, though he has power in his hands, he prefers to work from the clinch to get his opponent down, where he can keep him there with smothering ground control, and work his ground and pound!

Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Nuno Valentino (2-0) vs. Josuke Hino (3-0)

Excellent takedowns and decent wrestling help prodigy Nuno Valentino get the fight to the ground where he can work his world class jiu jitsu game, he will need to improve his striking if he wants to survive at the highest levels of MMA! Josuke Hino is a force when working his strike game, or in the Muay Thai clinch, but will need to work on the rest of his MMA skills!

Featherweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Hovhannes Javakhyan (2-0) vs. Hetcher Durante (2-0)

Hovhannes Javakhyan is a wrestler, who is known mainly for his ability to stifle opponents with smothering top control, he is a one trick pony however, and anyone with the ability to break that control will have a distinct advantage over him! A striker, Hetcher Durante has next to no power, but uses his elusiveness and cardio to pepper opponents with small shots, looking to win on the scorecards!

Featherweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Freddy Lomax (1-0) vs. Markus Waller (1-0)

Freddy Lomax is the definition of mixed martial artist, competant in all areas of the MMA game, he is however not exceptional at any of them, and that can sometimes be his downfall! Markus Waller is a highly ranked jiu jitsu competitor, who competed at the World Championships in 1996, and so is one of the best Featherweights on the ground, especially off his back, he will have to work on the rest of his MMA skills however!

Featherweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Ang Dong (1-0) vs. Beau LuPone (1-0)

Ang Dong is an experienced Judoka whose main offense comes from using the clinch to get trips, and take the fight to the ground where he can work his submission game! Beau LuPone is a Canadian kickboxer, with excellent kicks, but he is let down by his complete lack of a ground game!

Featherweight Alternate Bout: Jefferson Mndawe (1-0) vs. Ivano Ancic (1-0)

Jefferson Mndawe is a kickboxer from Nigeria, possessing a brutal kicking game, including high head kicks that he uses to knock people out, he has little ground game to speak of, however! Ivano Ancic is a Muay Thai fighter with a good striking game, if he can add more power to his strikes he could shoot up the Featherweight Rankings!

Featherweight Alternate Bout: Pat Troy (1-0) vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki (1-0)

His main claim to fame is having the worst hair in MMA, but Pat Troy has a decent takedown, and ground game, however, he has no wrestling or striking to speak of, so is a work in progress! Hisamitsu Sasaki is a submission fighter, who specializes in leglocks, looking to get them during scrambles for surprise tap outs! He has no striking game, so his submission is his only real offense!

Featherweight Alternate Bout: Lucky Lyman (2-0) vs. Blas Suarez (1-0)

Lucky Lyman is elusive and a good boxer, who is difficult to figure out on the feet, however, he has little power in his strikes, and has a weakness in grappling and ground game, and so can be beaten with a sound strategy! Blas Suarez is a wrestler known for his top control, mostly a lay and pray fighter, he has little in the way of offensive weapons!

Featherweight Alternate Bout: Alejandro Laguera (1-0) vs. Richie Stiller (1-0)

A boxer in his teenage years, Alejandro Laguera may be the best puncher in the Featherweight Division, with both power and technique in his striking, throw in his sprawl, that helps him keep the fight on the feet, and he is a very tough opponent! Richie Stiller is a kickboxer, who enjoys battering his opponents with strikes, he is also very tough to knock out with strikes because of his strong chin!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Ned Butterfield (145) vs. Lamont Banner (145)

David James Diggle (145) vs. Gregg Grable (145)

Brian Claremont (145) vs. Yagi Jokichi (145)

Graeme Spark (145) vs. Foggy Lee (145)

Gu Ueda (145) vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (145)

Tyler Aidi (145) vs. Britt Dickering (145)

Hans Christian Bloch (145) vs. Roger Bean (145)

Gerrit Dudok (145) vs. Heiko Pander (145)

Nuno Valentino (145) vs. Josuke Hino (145)

Hovhannes Javakhyan (145) vs. Hetcher Durante (145)

Freddy Lomax (145) vs. Markus Waller (145)

Ang Dong (145) vs. Beau LuPone (145)

Jefferson Mndawe (145) vs. Ivano Ancic (145)

Pat Troy (145) vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki (145)

Lucky Lyman (145) vs. Blas Suarez (145)

Alejandro Laguera (145) vs. Richie Stiller (145)

Bellator 2 Full Fight Card

Main Card

FW Qual QF: Ned Butterfield vs. Lamont Banner

FW Title QF: David James Diggle vs. Gregg Grable

FW Title QF: Brian Claremont vs. Yagi Jokichi

FW Title QF: Graeme Spark vs. Foggy Lee

Preliminary Card

FW Title QF: Gu Ueda vs. Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai

FW #1 Con QF: Tyler Aidi vs. Britt Dickering

FW #1 Con QF: Hans Christian Bloch vs. Roger Bean

FW #1 Con QF: Gerrit Dudok vs. Heiko Pander

FW #1 Con QF: Nuno Valentino vs. Josuke Hino

FW Qual QF: Hovhannes Javakhyan vs. Hetcher Durante

FW Qual QF: Freddy Lomax vs. Markus Waller

FW Qual QF: Ang Dong vs. Beau LuPone

FW Alternate: Jefferson Mndawe vs. Ivano Ancic

FW Alternate: Pat Troy vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki

FW Alternate: Lucky Lyman vs. Blas Suarez

FW Alternate: Alejandro Laguera vs. Richie Stiller

CageRage · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/Bellator2_zps9f2e5eed.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center">Thursday, Week 2, February 1998</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live on Bellator.com</div> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/alejandrolaguerabellator2_zps49e9aea4.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/richiestillerbellator2_zps9e284b40.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Stiller avoids a nice combination and hits a scything low kick to the legs. >Stiller covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Stiller avoids several big right hands and counters with a scything low kick to the legs. >Alejandro Laguera is now clearly favouring one leg. >Punishing the legs is a great strategy on the part of Stiller. >Laguera clearly wants to use a lot of movement in this fight, and it's hard to do that effectively on an injured leg. >Laguera drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Stiller isn't buying it. >Stiller covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Stiller uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Laguera. >Laguera tries to wriggle free, but Stiller controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Laguera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Stiller uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Laguera tries to wriggle free, but Stiller controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Laguera tries to wriggle free, but Stiller controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Laguera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Stiller uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Laguera gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Stiller uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Stiller uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Laguera as they grapple. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Great round, very exciting. >I have to give that round to Stiller, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Laguera is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. >Stiller feints an attack, keeping Laguera on his toes. >A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Stiller the opportunity to counter with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >Alejandro Laguera looks hurt, he is limping quite badly. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Good head movement allows Stiller to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a hard inside leg kick. >Laguera explodes from the pocket, knocking Stiller down with a barrage of big rights! >Laguera moves in quickly, kneeling beside Stiller and starting to hammer down with punches! >Laguera pounds away with punches and Stiller is in big trouble! >Laguera is only stopped by Stiller pulling him down into side control. >Laguera fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Laguera pounds away with punches from side control, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Laguera throws a few right hands to the body. >Stiller bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >The scramble results in Laguera having to turtle, with Stiller holding him down while facing him. >Laguera prevents himself from being rolled out of turtle position. >In turtle position Laguera does not allow Stiller to roll him over. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Stiller tries to roll Laguera and get a side mount, but can't do it. >Laguera doesn't let Stiller roll him onto his back. >Taking advantage of a pause, Laguera stands up. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That round goes to Laguera, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Laguera to stand and trade with Stiller in this round. >Stiller feints an attack, keeping Laguera on his toes. >Stiller just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a stinging leg kick. >Alejandro Laguera visibly winced then as another shot landed to the legs. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Breathing very hard, Alejandro Laguera is looking ragged. >Stiller feints going high, but Laguera doesn't buy it. >Laguera counters a weak right kick with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross. >Stiller covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a sharp body kick. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Stiller throws a leg kick but Laguera avoids it. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Stiller just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a stinging leg kick. >Alejandro Laguera visibly winced then as another shot landed to the legs. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Laguera still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Laguera is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Stiller tries for a leg kick but Laguera moves out of range. >A jab misses, allowing Laguera to counter-strike with a barrage of hard punches! >Laguera checks a leg kick and comes right back with a barrage of rights, putting Stiller down! >Stiller shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Laguera to make a move. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I have to give that round to Laguera, but only a 10-9. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >All three judges give 29-28. >Making Alejandro 'Lobo' Laguera the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Alejandro 'Lobo' Laguera defeats Richie 'The Killer' Stiller (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/luckylymanbellator2_zpsd9c72497.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/blassuarezbellator2_zps8e8b9936.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Lyman moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Suarez. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Lyman scores cleanly with three big right hands in quick succession. >From the pocket, Lyman hits a flurry of punches on Suarez. >Suarez is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big right hands from close range! >Lyman moves in quickly, kneeling beside Suarez and starting to hammer down with punches! >Lyman pounds away, the stunned Suarez struggles to deal with them. >Suarez finally manages to pull Lyman into side control to survive. >Lyman keeps Suarez guessing with a few quick strikes. >Suarez tries to sweep Lyman. >Suarez sweeps Lyman over, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Suarez steps back to avoid a left jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Suarez. >Lyman tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Lyman saw it coming and got out of range. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Suarez throws three punches in quick succession, but Lyman was out of range. >Lyman steps in to put some pressure on. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Lyman to fire back with a clean jab. >Round one ends as time expires. >I have to give that round to Lyman, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Lyman slips out of the way of a jab. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Lyman snaps off a left jab that catches Suarez stepping in. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >A straight left fails to land and Lyman is able to fire back with a series of lefts. >Lyman feints to the right, trying to draw Suarez into throwing a strike. >Suarez chooses to shoot in on Lyman. >Lyman counters with a left jab that catches Suarez hard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lyman keeps Suarez from advancing with a crisp left jab. >Lyman throws a looping punch, but Suarez avoids it. >Suarez presses in closer to attack. >Suarez shoots in for a takedown. >A counter left catches Suarez above the eye. >Lyman hits three big rights. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Suarez backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow! >Lyman knocks Suarez down with a barrage of big rights! >Suarez recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Lyman to make a move. >Lyman looks to get on top of Suarez. >Suarez scoots backward as soon as Lyman comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >Suarez manages to come out on top, with Lyman pulling guard. >In guard, Suarez begins working to pass to side control. >Lyman finds his opponent too skilled, and Suarez passes guard into side control. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >I think Lyman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Suarez tries to pick Lyman up for a slam. >Lyman defends it well though, and slips away from Suarez. >Suarez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >A straight left from Suarez fails to land. >It seems that Lyman is happy to let Suarez circle for the moment. >Suarez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lyman. >Suarez can't get close enough to grapple, Lyman keeps him away with strikes. >A left jab misses and Suarez strikes back with a solid left. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Lyman comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches. >Suarez circles as he plans his next move. >Time slips away as Lyman doesn't press Suarez, allowing him to circle. >Lucky Lyman doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Suarez circles, looking for an opening. >Time slips away as Lyman doesn't press Suarez, allowing him to circle. >Suarez circles, looking for an opening. >The fight slows as Lyman sits back and allows Suarez to circle. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lyman. >The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. >The judges give 30-26, 30-25 and 30-27. >Making Lucky Lyman the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Lucky Lyman defeats Blas 'The Coyote' Suarez (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/pattroybellator2_zps6a77eee6.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/hisamitsusasakibellator2_zpsa3ee8660.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Sasaki steps back to avoid a left jab. >Sasaki swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Troy. >Troy tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Troy saw it coming and got out of range. >Backing out of range, Sasaki circles tentatively. >Troy seems to be waiting for Sasaki to make a move. >Sasaki tries for a left jab but Troy moves out of range. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sasaki avoids a jab. >Troy avoids a jab. >Sasaki shoots in for a takedown. >Troy tries to step away from the takedown. >Sasaki doesn't get the takedown, Troy avoided it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Sasaki throws a left jab but Troy avoids it. >Moving in closer, Troy looks like he may want to wrestle Sasaki. >Troy grabs Sasaki and pulls him into a grapple. >Troy is looking to muscle Sasaki back against the cage. >Sasaki ends up backed against the cage. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think Troy took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Troy steps back to avoid a left jab. >Troy slips out of the way of a jab. >Troy feints going high, but Sasaki doesn't buy it. >Sasaki swings wildly to get Troy to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Troy tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >Sasaki gets a single leg takedown! Troy pulls guard off it. >Sasaki starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Sasaki struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Troy bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >Sasaki spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. >Grabbing a leg, Sasaki quickly sinks in a heel hook and forces the tap out! >The winner, by submission; Hisamitsu Sasaki! Official Result: Hisamitsu 'Japanese Punk' Sasaki defeats Pat 'Blue Boy' Troy (Submission (Heel Hook) in 2:40 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/jeffersonmndawebellator2_zps36d97e96.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/ivanoancicbellator2_zps90834c7b.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Ancic avoids a quick jab and hits a clean left. >Ancic avoids a right kick to the body and hits a left. >Ancic avoids a low kick. >Mndawe narrowly misses Ancic with a right uppercut. >Ancic doesn't let Mndawe settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Ancic is getting in closer to Mndawe, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Ancic is surprised by a countering left jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second. >Mndawe throws out a quick left jab. >Ancic presses in closer to attack. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Ancic comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Mndawe uses strikes to keep Ancic away. >A jab misses and Mndawe counters with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Ancic back! >Ancic almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him! >Ancic goes down after getting hammered with a barrage of rights! >Mndawe senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >Mndawe pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots. >The strikes are stopped when Ancic manages to pull Mndawe down into side control. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Mndawe fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Mndawe fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Mndawe unloads with some big right hands, but Ancic deals with them comfortably. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I have to give that round to Mndawe, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Ancic telling him to go right at Mndawe, hard and fast. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Mndawe eats a right cross during the exchange. >Ancic feints stepping in. >Ancic drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Mndawe isn't buying it. >Moving in closer, Ancic looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Mndawe now has Ancic standing in the pocket. >Ancic slips past a nice combination and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Using head movement, Mndawe slips past a left jab and counters with a right hook to the body. >Slipping past a left jab, Mndawe hits a right body kick. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Mndawe throws a kick to the body but Ancic dodges it. >Mndawe slips past a jab and scores with a left hook to the body. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Ancic avoids a body kick. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Ancic steps back and creates some space. >Ancic gets Mndawe with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Mndawe steps in to put some pressure on. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Mndawe looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Mndawe moves into the pocket. >In the pocket, Mndawe tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Ancic covers up. >The time runs out on round two. >That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. >I have to give that round to Mndawe, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Ancic throws a feint. >Mndawe gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Ancic feints rushing in, but Mndawe doesn't fall for it. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Mndawe uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Stepping back, Ancic creates a bit of distance. >Moving in closer, Ancic looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Ancic moves into the pocket. >Ancic dodges a body kick and returns fire with a straight left. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >Ancic hits a great right hand, snapping back his opponent's head. >That last strike may have hurt Mndawe, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! >Ancic tries to capitalise with a barrage of big rights, but Mndawe has the sense to cover up. >Ancic feints rushing in, but Mndawe doesn't fall for it. >Ancic throws a left jab but Mndawe avoids it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Ancic looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Mndawe now has Ancic standing in the pocket. >Ancic slips past a straight punch and hits a nice left. >Ancic uses head movement to roll past a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a jab. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I have to give that round to Ancic, but only a 10-9. >The official scores are being reported now. >All three judges have scored it 29-28. >Making Jefferson 'The Hitman' Mndawe the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Jefferson 'The Hitman' Mndawe defeats Ivano 'Ace' Ancic (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/angdongbellator2_zpsd120e6a9.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/beauluponebellator2_zps46add7bf.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >An errant jab sets LuPone up to counter-strike with a hard kick across the side. >LuPone counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Dong. >Dong swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on LuPone. >LuPone sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Dong doesn't get the takedown, LuPone avoided it. >A flicked jab from LuPone only finds gloves. >Dong quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >With LuPone in his grasp, Dong tries to set up a judo-style throw. >LuPone is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Dong is trying to pass guard. >Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. >Dong tries to lock LuPone into an arm triangle. >LuPone gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >Ang 'Ding' Dong takes the win by submission! Official Result: Ang 'Ding' Dong defeats 'The Dark Lord' Beau LuPone (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/freddylomaxbellator2_zpsd7d94789.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/markuswallerbellator2_zpsb541403a.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Waller shoots in, looking for a takedown. >A counter left catches Waller above the eye. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Waller is looking to muscle Lomax back against the cage. >Waller can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >Lomax and Waller break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Waller looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lomax. >Waller can't get close enough to grapple, Lomax keeps him away with strikes. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Waller avoids a jab. >Waller chooses to shoot in on Lomax. >Lomax counters with a left jab that catches Waller hard. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Waller the opportunity to counter with a clean left. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lomax slips past a left jab and counters with a nice left hand. >Lomax comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Lomax and Waller get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >There's a double leg attempt from Waller, from the pocket. >Lomax strikes first and manages to rock Waller with a solid right! >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Lomax took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Lomax throws a right head kick but Waller avoids it. >Slipping, Lomax crashes to the floor, ending up on his back. >Waller looks to get on top of Lomax. >Lomax tries to get free, but Waller is able to secure side control. >Waller begins trying to get himself into mount. >Lomax tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back. >Waller attempts an armbar. >Lomax gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >Markus Waller takes the win by submission! Official Result: Markus Waller defeats Freddy 'The Ax' Lomax (Submission (Armbar) in 1:42 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/hovhannesjavakyanbellator2_zpsf144d86b.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/hetcherdurantebellator2_zps37877d20.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Javakhyan counters an attempted body kick with a nice left hand. >Durante gets a vicious leg kick on Javakhyan. >Durante tries for a leg kick but Javakhyan moves out of range. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Javakhyan avoids a jab. >Durante throws three punches in quick succession, but Javakhyan was out of range. >Not letting Durante settle, Javakhyan moves in closer. >We move into the second half of this round. >Durante counters a wayward left jab with a crisp left hand punch. >Durante bobs and weaves. >Javakhyan quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Javakhyan has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Durante down. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Durante is left on his back and has to pull half guard. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Javakhyan attempts to arm triangle Durante from the top of half guard. >Durante doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Javakhyan blocks an attempted sweep. >Javakhyan tries to pass the half guard. >He does excellently, getting into side control. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I have to give that round to Javakhyan, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Durante feints throwing a jab. >A right kick to the legs misses and Javakhyan fires back with a straight left. >A weak right kick is countered by Javakhyan with a nice jab. >Durante tries for a leg kick but Javakhyan moves out of range. >Durante feints an attack, keeping Javakhyan on his toes. >An errant jab sets Durante up to counter-strike with a jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Javakhyan throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Durante quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Javakhyan steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Javakhyan counters a wayward low right kick with a nice left hand. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Durante to fire back with a body kick. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Javakhyan catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Javakhyan is in half guard. >Javakhyan attempts to arm triangle Durante from the top of half guard. >Durante stops Javakhyan from applying it. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Javakhyan.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Javakhyan takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee. >Hovhannes Javakhyan is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. >Durante slips out of the way of a jab. >Durante slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab. >Javakhyan steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint. >Durante feints an attack, keeping Javakhyan on his toes. >Javakhyan comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Durante tries to avoid Javakhyan. >The takedown doesn't work, Durante saw it coming and got out of range. >We move into the second half of this round. >A left jab misses and Durante strikes back with a straight left. >Durante feints left and tries to get Javakhyan to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Durante feints rushing in, but withdraws. >A left hand misses, allowing Durante to counter with a body kick. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Javakhyan keeps his cool as Durante throws a feint to the left. >Durante looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Javakhyan. >Standing his ground, Javakhyan looks happy to engage Durante in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Durante the chance to hit back with a nice left. >Standing in the pocket, Javakhyan catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it, all the way into side control! >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Durante. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Javakhyan. >Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Durante. >Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Javakhyan. >The winner, by split decision, is Hovhannes Javakhyan! Official Result: Hovhannes Javakhyan defeats Hetcher Durante (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/nunovalentinobellator2_zps1c9d924c.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/josukehinobellator2_zpsf6e3917b.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >An errant jab sets Hino up to counter-strike with a series of quick punches. >Hino slips out of the way of a jab. >Valentino steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Valentino avoids a jab. >Hino throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Valentino quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Valentino throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hino tries to avoid the takedown. >Hino avoids the takedown attempt. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Valentino the opportunity to counter with a straight left. >Valentino comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hino. >Valentino grabs Hino and pulls him into a grapple. >Valentino, controlling the grapple with Hino, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >Hino doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Valentino. >Hino throws a leg kick but Valentino avoids it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Hino steps back to avoid a left jab. >Hino counters a wayward left jab with a scything low kick to the legs. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hino.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds, his corner told Valentino to take it to the ground as early as possible in this round. >Valentino bobs and weaves, trying to get Hino to commit. >Hino counters a left jab with a swift right kick to the leg. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >Hino tries for a right body kick but Valentino moves out of range. >A straight left from Hino fails to land. >Valentino quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Valentino throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Hino stuffed it. >We move into the second half of this round. >An errant jab sets Hino up to counter-strike with a series of lefts. >Hino counters a wayward left jab with a quick series of punches. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Valentino. >Valentino can't get past the sprawl of Hino, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Hino finds his efforts to roll the turtled Valentino over and secure side control fruitless. >Valentino gets back to his feet. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Hino feints rushing in, but Valentino doesn't fall for it. >Valentino chooses to shoot in on Hino. >Hino tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Hino cannot stop the takedown, Valentino drove in with too much pace and power. >Valentino ends up holding a seated Hino around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >Valentino looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Hino from a seated position onto his back. >Hino gets turned onto his back, and is mounted! >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hino.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Hino counters a left jab by using a barrage of big punches on Valentino! >A low kick is checked by Valentino. >Valentino is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Hino. >He pulls Hino into a grapple. >Valentino attempts to wrestle Hino to the ground. >Valentino gets the takedown! Hino pulls guard. >Nuno Valentino looks very tired out there. >Valentino begins trying to pass the guard. >Hino is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Valentino firmly in guard. >Hino tries to get double underhooks on Valentino so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Valentino begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Valentino begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Valentino blocks an attempted sweep. >Valentino looks to get past the half guard. >Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. >Nuno Valentino seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Valentino looks to roll Hino slightly and slip behind. >Valentino takes the back, Hino could do nothing about it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Valentino successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Valentino attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Hino doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Valentino. >The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. >All three judges score the contest as 29-28. >Making Josuke Hino the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Josuke Hino defeats Nuno 'The Idol' Valentino (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/gerritdudokbellator2_zps7730f431.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/heikopanderbellator2_zps933ae92d.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Pander counters an attempted body kick with a crisp jab. >Dudok avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Pander sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Dudok pulls guard. >Pander starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Dudok can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Pander tries to lock Dudok into an arm triangle. >Dudok blocks it. >Dudok tries to break free and scramble for position, but Pander keeps him trapped. >Pander punches down at Dudok, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Pander starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Dudok. >He takes the back! >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Dudok is in huge trouble now, as Pander successfully gets both hooks in. >Pander pounds away, and Dudok struggles to deal with them. >With both hooks in, Pander tries to flatten Dudok out for the rear naked choke. >Dudok doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Round one ends as time expires. >That round goes to Pander, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >An errant jab sets Dudok up to counter-strike with a crazy flying knee strike! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Pander has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Dudok down. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Dudok pulls half guard. >Pander attempts to arm triangle Dudok from the top of half guard. >Dudok defends himself well and is in no danger. >Dudok gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >There wasn't enough separation though, Pander is able to catch him and secure side control. >Pander tries to lock Dudok into an arm triangle. >Dudok stops Pander from applying it. >Dudok looks ready to try and scramble, but Pander is quick to move to prevent that. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Stuck under side control, Dudok takes a knee to the ribs. >Pander attempts to move to mount. >Dudok tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back. >Dudok is in increasing trouble, as Pander gets both hooks in. >Pander attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Dudok doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >We're into the final minute of the round. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Pander tries to finish Dudok off with a rear naked choke. >Dudok stops Pander from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >I think Pander took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Pander avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Pander counters a right kick to the body by hitting a jab. >Pander is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Dudok. >Dudok ends up grappling for supremacy with Pander. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Dudok, Pander looks for a takedown. >Dudok cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >Pander begins trying to pass the guard. >Dudok finds his opponent too skilled, and Pander passes guard into side control. >Pander tries to get into the mount position. >Advancing his position, he gets mount. >We move into the second half of this round. >Pander pounds away on Dudok. >There's lots of strikes landing, Dudok needs to find a way out of this position quickly! >The referee pulls Pander away, stopping the match! >Heiko Pander takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Mighty Mouse' Heiko Pander defeats 'The Dutch Master' Gerrit Dudok (TKO (Strikes) in 3:18 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/hanschristianblochbellator2_zpscb260392.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/rogerbeanbellator2_zps77f4b0bc.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Bean darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Bloch comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in. >Bean tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Bean avoided Bloch. >Bloch glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >It seems that Bean is happy to let Bloch circle for the moment. >Bean uses the jab. >Bean slips out of the way of a jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >Bloch throws a looping punch, but Bean avoids it. >It seems that Bean is happy to let Bloch circle for the moment. >There's a takedown attempt from Bloch. >Bean sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Bloch doesn't get the takedown, Bean avoided it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bloch to fire back with a barrage of hard rights! >Bean falls to the ground! Bloch continues to pound away, sensing victory! >Bean is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO, is Hans Christian Bloch! Official Result: Hans Christian Bloch defeats Roger 'Jumpin'' Bean (TKO (Strikes) in 4:46 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/tyleraidibellator2_zps0c1b4c86.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/brittdickeringbellator2_zpsb8ad74eb.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Dickering counters a left jab by using a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Aidi chooses to shoot in on Dickering. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Aidi is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Dickering finds his efforts to roll the turtled Aidi over and secure side control fruitless. >Aidi takes the opportunity to stand up. >Dickering counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek. >Aidi steps back to avoid a left jab. >Dickering is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Aidi tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Dickering looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Aidi drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. >Dickering looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Aidi tries to counter with a takedown, but Dickering defended it well. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A straight left from Dickering fails to land. >Aidi presses in closer to attack. >Aidi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Strikes from Dickering keep Aidi from stepping in too close. >Aidi steps back to avoid a left jab. >The time runs out on round one. >I think Dickering took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Aidi steps back to avoid a leg kick. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Aidi. >Dickering sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Dickering avoids the takedown attempt. >Aidi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Dickering. >Aidi gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Aidi steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Dickering is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Aidi tries to single leg Dickering as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away. >Moving in closer, Aidi looks like he may want to wrestle Dickering. >Dickering uses his strikes to stop Aidi from getting close enough to grapple. >We move into the second half of this round. >Aidi keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Dickering seems to be waiting for Aidi to make a move. >Breathing very hard, Britt Dickering is looking ragged. >There's a takedown attempt from Aidi. >A counter left catches Aidi above the eye. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Despite being tired, Dickering looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Aidi. >Dickering and Aidi get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Aidi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Not wanting to grapple, Dickering uses strikes to keep Aidi at a distance. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That round goes to Dickering, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Aidi throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Dickering tries to avoid the takedown. >Aidi can't get the takedown, Dickering was too quick to back away. >Tyler Aidi looks very tired out there. >Aidi, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Dickering. >Dickering is too quick, and manages to hit Aidi with a good clean left jab. >Aidi counters a flurry of punches by hitting a jab. >Britt Dickering looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Dickering bobs and weaves. >Aidi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Aidi. >Dickering tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Dickering avoided Aidi. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Aidi, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Dickering. >Dickering finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Tyler Aidi looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Aidi tries to wrestle Dickering backward and up against the cage. >Dickering ends up backed against the cage. >With Dickering stuck against the cage, Aidi tries to complete a takedown. >Dickering will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Aidi, but does give up his back in the struggle. >Dickering tries to uses a whizzer to turn Aidi, but is blocked from doing so. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >With the cage trapping Dickering, Aidi, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down. >Aidi has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown. >Tyler Aidi looks exhausted. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Aidi. >The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. >All three judges have given 29-28. >Making Britt 'Sniper Viper' Dickering the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Britt 'Sniper Viper' Dickering defeats Tyler 'Black Ops' Aidi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/guuedabellator2_zps591528b0.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/najibsriazizbinzaibellator2_zps352da01f.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Najib steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. >Najib feints rushing in, but withdraws. >A left jab misses and Najib counters with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >Ueda is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Najib now has Ueda standing in the pocket. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Najib uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a swift leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Ueda fires off a barrage of big punches from the pocket, knocking Najib down! >Najib recovers his wits quickly though. >Ueda looks to get on top of Najib. >Najib moves quickly, scrambling for position before Ueda can get a hold. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ueda manages to come out on top, holding Najib down in turtle position, facing him. >Ueda pounds away on the body and side of the head, Najib struggles to deal with them. >Ueda pounds away on the body and side of the head, Najib struggles to deal with them. >Ueda fires away with right hands, and Najib is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. >Ueda fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Najib getting to his feet. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ueda looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >He gets into range. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ueda.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Najib throws a feint. >Moving forward, Ueda counters a left jab with a powerful right hook to the body. >Najib counters a left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. >A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Ueda manages to just avoid it. >Ueda counters an errant left jab with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Najib circles, looking for an opening. >Ueda seems to be waiting for Najib to make a move. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Najib circles as he plans his next move. >Ueda comes in closer to press the issue. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Najib counters a flurry of punches by hitting a leg kick. >Najib feints left and tries to get Ueda to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Najib avoids a jab and scores with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Round two ends as time expires. >That round goes to Najib, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Najib tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Ueda uses wrestling to smother the attacks. >Gu Ueda doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Najib hits Ueda with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Ueda uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Najib. >Najib gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Ueda uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Ueda gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Najib uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Gu Ueda looks very, very tired. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Although visibly tired, Ueda looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Ueda moves into the pocket. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Slipping past a left jab, Ueda hits a crisp left jab. >Using good head movement, Ueda slips past a punch and hits a punch. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Stepping back, Ueda creates a bit of distance. >Najib uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Ueda quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Ueda apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Ueda can't get near enough to engage, Najib uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Although visibly tired, Ueda looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Najib uses strikes to keep Ueda away. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >That round goes to Ueda, 10-9 on my card. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given 29-28. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Gu Ueda! Official Result: Gu 'Sifu' Ueda defeats Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on East Coast Today in the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/graemesparkbellator2_zps9cdb6eda.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/foggyleebellator2_zps55205a1a.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Spark throws a left jab but Lee avoids it. >Spark looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lee finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Spark separates from Lee and we're back to a stand-off. >Lee throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Spark. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Lee is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Spark pounds away with right hands, but Lee absorbs them and manages to stand back up. >Moving in closer, Spark looks like he may want to wrestle Lee. >Spark grabs Lee and pulls him into a grapple. >Spark is looking to muscle Lee back against the cage. >Spark does it, Lee is stuck with his back to the cage. >We move into the second half of this round. >Spark misses with a foot stomp. >Spark uses a hard foot stomp. >Lee takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Spark tries to smother Lee against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Spark against the cage instead. >Lee looks for a foot stomp, but Spark is fighting too hard and it makes it impossible to balance properly to deliver the strike. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Lee shows his grappling ability by pinning Spark up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds. >The time runs out on round one. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. >I have to give that round to Spark, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Lee slips out of the way of a jab. >Lee avoids a jab. >Lee avoids a jab. >A jab misses and Lee counters with a clean jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Lee. >Spark attempts to avoid Lee as he shoots in. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Spark pulling guard. >Graeme Spark is looking really tired. >Time slips away as Lee successfully keeps Spark stuck against the ground. >The clock runs down as Spark is being smothered against the ground by Lee. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Lee lies on top of Spark, basically smothering him. >Lee lies on top of Spark, basically smothering him. >Lee begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Lee begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Advancing his position, he gets mount. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lee pounds away from the mount, but Spark covers up and defends them well. >Spark tries to get to half guard but can't. >The time runs out on round two. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lee.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Lee slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Lee. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Spark blocked Lee. >A drained-looking Spark tries to close the distance between them. >Spark can't get near enough to engage, Lee uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Breathing very hard, Foggy Lee is looking ragged. >Lee, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Spark. >Spark finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Lee attempts to pick Spark up for a slam. >Spark defends it well though, and slips away from Lee. >We move into the second half of this round. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Looking tired, Spark comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Lee. >Spark gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Looking tired, Lee comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Spark. >Spark finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Foggy Lee looks very, very tired. >Using his wrestling skills, Lee is trying to push Spark up against the cage. >Lee can't move Spark at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. >Graeme Spark looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Lee avoids a jab. >A visibly tired Lee is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Spark. >Spark uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Lee cannot get close enough to grapple. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lee. >The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. >All three judges give 29-28. >Foggy Lee wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Foggy Lee defeats Graeme 'Sparky' Spark (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/brianclaremontbellator2_zps3b9274a4.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/yagijokichibellator2_zpse7f32a01.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Claremont slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >Jokichi counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. >Jokichi avoids a jab and scores with a couple of nice rights. >Claremont steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Jokichi bobs and weaves. >Not letting Jokichi settle at all, Claremont comes in closer. >Claremont comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >We move into the second half of this round. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Using head movement, Jokichi slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp kick to the shin. >Jokichi ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a hard right kick across the side. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Claremont uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Jokichi. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Claremont throws a looping punch, but Jokichi avoids it. >Jokichi doesn't let Claremont settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Round one ends as time expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jokichi.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Jokichi to use his movement more in this round. >Moving forward, Jokichi counters a left jab with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. >Claremont avoids a low kick. >Jokichi moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp jab. >Jokichi slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a nice jab. >Claremont counters a wayward low right kick with a crisp left hand punch. >Moving in closer, Claremont looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Claremont moves into the pocket. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Claremont circles away, creating some distance between them. >Claremont comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Jokichi uses his strikes to stop Claremont from getting too close. >Moving in closer, Claremont looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Claremont is now standing in the pocket. >Good head movement allows Jokichi to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a nice jab. >Slipping past a left jab, Jokichi hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >Claremont goes down hard, and it looks like he may have gotten caught low by accident! >Fortunately he signals that he will be able to continue. >The referee gives him one minute to recover, with the fight clock stopped. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A big right misses, giving Jokichi the chance to counter with a crisp left. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Jokichi circles away, creating some distance between them. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >That round goes to Jokichi, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Jokichi throws a leg kick but Claremont avoids it. >An errant jab sets Jokichi up to counter-strike with a straight left. >Jokichi throws a right kick to the body but Claremont avoids it. >Claremont is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Jokichi strikes first and manages to rock Claremont with a solid right! >Jokichi counters an errant left jab with a clean jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >A flicked jab from Jokichi only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Claremont quickly steps in closer to attack Jokichi. >Jokichi slips past a left jab and fires back with a stinging left jab. >Jokichi circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting Jokichi settle at all, Claremont comes in closer. >Moving in closer, Claremont looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Claremont moves into the pocket. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Jokichi uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a solid left jab. >Jokichi slips past a big right and hits a kick to the ribs. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Jokichi to counter with a right hand that is perfectly placed, Claremont hits the ground...and is out! >Yagi Jokichi takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Yagi Jokichi defeats Brian 'Barrage' Claremont (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:45 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/davidjamesdigglebellator2_zpsdae6717c.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/gregggrablebellator2_zps11f417c8.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Advancing, Diggle counters a left jab by using a kick to the ribs. >Diggle catches Grable with an inside leg kick. >Grable shoots in for a takedown. >Diggle attempts to avoid Grable as he shoots in. >Grable doesn't get the takedown, Diggle avoided it. >A straight left fails to land and Diggle is able to fire back with a straight left. >Diggle fires off a stinging leg kick. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Diggle glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Grable doesn't let Diggle settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Grable looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Diggle. >Strikes from Diggle keep Grable from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Grable keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Diggle doesn't let Grable settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Grable avoids a low kick. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Diggle feints stepping in. >Grable throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Grable walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Round one ends as time expires. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. >I think Diggle took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Using his wrestling skills, Grable is trying to push Diggle up against the cage. >Diggle ends up backed against the cage. >Grable shows his grappling ability by pinning Diggle up against the cage and keeps him there for about thirty seconds. >With the cage trapping Diggle, Grable gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Diggle is left on his back and has to pull guard. >Grable looks to get past the guard. >Grable passes to side control with ease. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Grable tries to get into the mount position. >He does it, and has the mount on Diggle. >Grable pounds away on Diggle, but few of the shots lands clean. >Grable has good control, and starts pounding away on Diggle. >Diggle is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Diggle was intelligently defending himself! >Gregg Grable takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'The G Man' Gregg Grable defeats David James Diggle (TKO (Strikes) in 3:43 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/nedbutterfieldbellator2_zps5574e6fa.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/lamontbannerbellator2_zps25f1ac2b.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Banner nails Butterfield with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >Banner moves in and stings Butterfield with an excellent combination. >Butterfield shoots in for a takedown. >Butterfield can't get past the sprawl of Banner, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Banner pounds away with punches and the turtled up Butterfield is having trouble doing anything about it! >With Butterfield taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >Lamont Banner takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Lightning' Lamont Banner defeats Ned Butterfield (TKO (Strikes) in 1:25 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/resultsbellator2prelims_zps4896ae1d.png http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/resultsbellator2main_zps207d5da8.png Attendance: 1,113 Ticket Sales: $55,650 TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 144,060 TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 86,436 Critical Rating: Decent Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Alejandro Laguera vs. Richie Stiller KO of the Night: Yagi Jokichi Submission of the Night: Markus Waller <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Brackets</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/featherweightqualificationtournamentsemi-finals_zps794f6209.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/featherweight1ContenderSemi-Finals_zps5eca8648.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%202/featherweightchampionshipsemi-finals_zps5ef4d485.jpg</div> Press Conference - Announcement of a veritable trauma ward full of injuries and medical suspensions among those who qualified for the next round of the Featherweight Tournaments! Both Gu Ueda, and Gregg Grable from the Championship Bracket have been medically suspended, as well as top alternate Alejandro Laguera! Jefferson Mndawe will take Gu Ueda's spot in the bracket, with Lucky Lyman taking Grable's spot! And from the Featherweight Qualification Tournament Markus Waller has a knee injury and will miss over two months, Hisamitsu Sasaki will step into his place in the bracket, and Hovhannes Javakhyan has a back injury, and Richie Stiller, who lost the fight of the night to Laguera, will step into his place in the bracket. - The main televised card for Bellator 5 was announced, and will feature all four Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bouts, Keith Plaice vs. Alex Cole, Greg Atteveld vs. Ethan Sutton, Tora Mizwar vs. Carl Ratcliffe, and Chaz Babish vs. Leonardo da Costa! - In addition to the injuries mentioned above, the following injuries are announced: Brian Claremont will miss a month or two with a concussion, and Tyler Aidi will miss a month or two with a back injury! Predictions None

CageRage · March 16, 2013

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Higgins Lone American as Japan And Europe Dominate Bellator's Womens Featherweight Title Bracket!

Thursday, Week 3, February, in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Womens Featherweight Title Quarter-Final: Thea Higgins (2-0) vs. Hanae Maehata (2-0)

Thea Higgins has some of the best takedowns in the womens ranks in MMA, and once she gets to the ground, she knows how to unleash with vicious ground and pound to get stoppage victories! Hanae Maehata has no ground game, or takedown defense, but if she can keep the fight standing, her brutal kicks can be the end for her opponents!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Featherweight Title Quarter-Final: Henrietta Stein (5-1) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (3-0)

Henrietta Stein enters the tournament as the #9 ranked Featherweight, and #14 pound for pound womens fighter in the world, thanks in large part to her kickboxing, while she is let down sometimes by her horrible ground game, anyone who wants to deal with her on the feet is in for a rough night! Eiko Shiokawa is a good jiu jitsu fighter, with a good ground game, and several submissions that she can rely on, however, getting the fight to the ground has always been a problem, because she has no striking game to set up her takedowns!

UNDERCARD

Womens Featherweight Title Quarter-Final: Toshie Nishina (2-0) vs. Stella Massey (3-0)

Toshie Nishina is a wrestling devotee, whose main tactic when she gets in the cage, is to get the fight to the wall, and pin her opponent there to punish them with dirty boxing! Stella Massey is a powerful fighter, who likes nothing better than to slam her opponent to the mat, and unleash her relentless ground and pound offense!

Womens Featherweight Title Quarter-Final: Angelina Keiff (2-1) vs. Umeka Fujiwara (2-0)

Angelina Keiff is a kickboxer from the Netherlands, who has good striking, if she could overcome her consistency issues she will probably be a good striking fighter in the future, however she is let down by her horrid ground game! Umeka Fujiwara is also a kickboxer, with good offense, especially from her kicks, but if an opponent gets her to the mat, she's in trouble!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Piper Evergood (2-0) vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska (1-0)

Piper Evergood is a boxer, with knock out power in her hands, what makes her even more dangerous in the cage is her excellent sprawl, forcing ground fighters to stand and trade with her to their peril! Katarzyna Wojciechowska won't have to worry about that sprawl though, as the kickboxer will likely want to trade with Evergood anyway, she has decent kicks, and loves to inflict violence on her opponents!

Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Laura Adair (1-0) vs. Gianna Russo (1-0)

Laura Adair is a Muay Thai fighter, known for her kick arsenal, and brutal knee strikes from the Muay Thai clinch! Gianna Russo is a jiu jitsu practitioner from Canada, who is really just getting started, she has a decent enough ground game, especially off her back!

Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Debra Everett (1-0) vs. Elizabeth Lindley (1-0)

A born fighter, Debra Everett is a capable striker, and can take a lot of punishment in a stand up battle, however, she has a weakness on the ground, getting the fight there is the one way to stop her in her tracks! Elizabeth Lindley is looking to do only one thing when she steps in the cage, connect with the huge bombs she throws, and knock out whoever is in front of her!

Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Kirsten Page (1-0) vs. Tiiu Kass (1-0)

Kirsten Page is called Thunderfoot for one reason, a kickboxer by trade she enjoys ending fights with powerful head kicks! She has decent strikes with her feet, but is let down by a horrible ground game! That shouldn't be a problem however, as Tiiu Kass will likely want to stand and bang, looking to land punches with her heavy hands!

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final: Emi Nagano (1-0) vs. Maya Komagata (1-0)

Emi Nagano can strike if she has to, but her main stock in trade is her wrestling, looking to work from the clinch, and get her opponent to the ground to grind out victories! Maya Komagata is a Karate practitioner, with a brutal kicking game, however, she is vulnerable to grapplers, as she is completely clueless on the ground!

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final: Carmen Routhwaite (2-0) vs. Emiri Fueki (1-0)

Carmen Routhwaite entered MMA after achieving some success as a professional kick boxer, she can box a little, but her main stock in trade is kicks, especially her head kick, she is clueless on the ground however, which could spell trouble in MMA! Emiri Fueki is also a kickboxer, whose main stock in trade is using her leg kicks to wear down an opponents stamina, she also has no idea what to do on the ground, but that shouldn't be a problem in what is likely to be a stand up war!

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final: Tracy Garcia (1-0) vs. Dorothy Gayle (1-0)

Tracy Garcia is a jiu jitsu competitor, who is a threat all the time when she is on the ground, but she has no striking game to speak of, though her hands are heavy, so on the off chance she lands a punch, she can usually do some damage! Dorothy Gayle is a wrestler, who loves to grapple opponents and use smothering lay and pray tactics to grind out victories on the ground!

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final: Cindy Dumas (1-0) vs. Machiko Fujii (1-0)

Cindy Dumas likes to work up close, bullying her opponents in the clinch, and working them over with dirty boxing, however, she lacks any kind of finishing instincts, which can sometimes be her downfall! Machiko Fujii is a much more dangerous kind of wrestler, capable of vicious ground and pound, some submissions, or smothering top control, she has several ways to take care of her business in the cage!

Womens Featherweight Alternate Bout: Andrea Jones (1-0) vs. Verona Joseph (1-0)

Andrea Jones is one of few womens trained in the art of catch wrestling, who likes to take the fight to the ground, where she has the choice to finish with strikes or submissions! Verona Joseph is a tank of a competitor, who likes to take people down, and finish them off with devastating ground and pound!

Womens Featherweight Alternate Bout: Vasya Kaczmarek (1-0) vs. Lucia Pessoa (1-0)

Trained in the art of Russian Combat Sambo, Vasya Kaczmarek is at her best when she can use her grappling to control her opponents, her striking is not great, but she has time to improve! A Portuguese Karate fighter, Lucia Pessoa has decent striking, but no other skill in any other area of MMA!

Womens Featherweight Alternate Bout: Natassia Potocnik (1-0) vs. Isabeli Martins (1-0)

Natassia Potocnik is a ground and pound specialist, that is very hard to shift out of top control, it remains to be seen how she will adjust to the Bellator rules, as her beloved elbow strikes are illegal in the Bellator cage! Isabeli Martins is a good boxer, who can take a lot of punishment, but lacks anything resembling an all around game!

Womens Featherweight Alternate Bout: Suzanne Elder (1-0) vs. Marion Reynolds (1-0)

Suzanne Elder is a wrestler, who uses her excellent physical strength and conditioning, combined with her solid grappling to manhandle opponents around the cage! Marion Reynolds is a judoka who likes nothing more than throwing her opponents to the ground, and slapping on a submission for the victory!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Thea Higgins (145) vs. Hanae Maehata (145)

Henrietta Stein (144) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (142)

Toshie Nishina (145) vs. Stella Massey (145)

Angelina Keiff (145) vs. Umeka Fujiwara (145)

Piper Evergood (145) vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska (145)

Laura Adair (145) vs. Gianna Russo (145)

Debra Everett (144) vs. Elizabeth Lindley (140)

Kirsten Page (145) vs. Tiiu Kass (145)

Emi Nagano (145) vs. Maya Komagata (145)

Carmen Routhwaite (145) vs. Emiri Fueki (145)

Tracy Garcia (145) vs. Dorothy Gayle (145)

Cindy Dumas (145) vs. Machiko Fujii (144)

Andrea Jones (145) vs. Verona Joseph (145)

Vasya Kaczmarek (145) vs. Lucia Pessoa (142)

Natassia Potocnik (145) vs. Isabeli Martins (145)

Suzanne Elder (145) vs. Marion Reynolds (145)

Bellator 3 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WFW Title QF: Thea Higgins vs. Hanae Maehata

WFW Title QF: Henrietta Stein vs. Eiko Shiokawa

WFW Title QF: Toshie Nishina vs. Stella Massey

WFW Title QF: Angelina Keiff vs. Umeka Fujiwara

Preliminary Card

WFW #1 Con QF: Piper Evergood vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska

WFW #1 Con QF: Laura Adair vs. Gianna Russo

WFW #1 Con QF: Debra Everett vs. Elizabeth Lindley

WFW #1 Con QF: Kirsten Page vs. Tiiu Kass

WFW Qualify QF: Emi Nagano vs. Maya Komagata

WFW Qualify QF: Carmen Routhwaite vs. Emiri Fueki

WFW Qualify QF: Tracy Garcia vs. Dorothy Gayle

WFW Qualify QF: Cindy Dumas vs. Machiko Fujii

WFW Alternate: Andrea Jones vs. Verona Joseph

WFW Alternate: Vasya Kaczmarek vs. Lucia Pessoa

WFW Alternate: Natassia Potocnik vs. Isabeli Martins

WFW Alternate: Suzanne Elder vs. Marion Reynolds

CageRage · March 17, 2013

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Thursday, Week 3, February 1998

Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on Bellator.com

Womens Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Reynolds avoids a jab.
>Elder throws a left jab but Reynolds avoids it.
>A speculative right hand from Elder doesn't find a home.
>Reynolds presses in closer to attack.
>Reynolds is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Elder.
>She pulls Elder into a grapple.
>Reynolds looks to set up a judo throw.
>A great inside leg trip sees Elder get thrown to the mat, and Reynolds is left in guard.
>Elder is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Reynolds off of her.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Reynolds tries to pass the guard.
>She can't get free of the guard.
>Elder throws out some punches, but Reynolds leans back to avoid them.
>Reynolds starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Elder keeps Reynolds in guard.
>Reynolds leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Elder.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Reynolds lies on top of Elder, basically smothering her.
>Reynolds attempts to pass guard.
>Reynolds isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a horrible round to watch, and the fans are booing quite loudly.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Reynolds.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A left jab misses and Reynolds counters with a left hand.
>A left jab misses and Reynolds strikes back with a right hand.
>Elder slams a crisp right into the gloves of Reynolds, but can't follow up.
>Reynolds doesn't press the issue, allowing Elder to circle.
>Moving in closer, Reynolds looks like she may want to wrestle Elder.
>Reynolds can't get close enough to grapple, Elder keeps her away with strikes.
>Elder keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Reynolds doesn't press the issue, allowing Elder to circle.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Elder keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Time slips away as Reynolds doesn't press Elder, allowing her to circle.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Reynolds comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Elder tries to avoid Reynolds.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Elder avoided Reynolds.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Reynolds.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Elder throws a barrage of big right hands but Reynolds moves out of range.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Reynolds throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Elder sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Reynolds down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Marion Reynolds doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Elder pounds away on Reynolds, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Elder pounds away with rights, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Elder pounds away with right hands, but Reynolds absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>A left hand misses, allowing Reynolds to counter with a right hand.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving in closer, Elder looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Reynolds now has Elder standing in the pocket.
>Reynolds works the jab.
>Elder snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>From the pocket, Elder catches Reynolds with a crisp jab.
>Reynolds hits a left hand from inside the pocket.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Elder hits a nice crisp left jab.
>A left jab misses, Elder counters with a solid left jab.
>Elder hits a nice crisp left jab.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Elder.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges give a score of 29-28.
>Making Marion Reynolds the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Marion Reynolds defeats Suzanne Elder (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Womens Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Potocnik counters a wayward left jab with a straight left.
>Martins feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Potocnik is just able to avoid them.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Martins avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Potocnik avoids a jab.
>Potocnik shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Martins tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, Martins is on her back and pulls half guard.
>Potocnik attempts to arm triangle Martins from the top of half guard.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Martins is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>No! She breaks free. That was really close.
>Martins tries to sweep Potocnik but can't do it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Potocnik looks to get past the half guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Potocnik blocks an attempted sweep.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Potocnik tries to ensnare Martins in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Martins refuses to tap out!
>Shockingly, Potocnik loses it! Martins pops her head free, and has somehow survived!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Potocnik, 10-9.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Martins bobs and weaves, trying to get Potocnik to commit.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Martins uses a feint to get Potocnik off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark.
>Potocnik isn't drawn in by Martins feinting to her left.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Martins to fire back with a solid left jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Potocnik comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Potocnik gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Martins to counter with two hard right hands!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Martins dodges a jab, and fires back with a jab.
>Potocnik shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>From the pocket, Potocnik shoots in for a double leg.
>Martins strikes first and manages to rock Potocnik with a solid right!
>Martins gets Potocnik with a nice jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Potocnik uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Martins is left on her back and has to pull guard.
>Potocnik begins trying to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, she gets to half guard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Martins took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Martins throws a barrage of big right hands but Potocnik moves out of range.
>Martins catches Potocnik with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses and Martins counters with a solid left jab.
>Potocnik avoids a jab.
>Potocnik swings wildly to get Martins to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Potocnik walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Martins drops her shoulder and feints to step in, but Potocnik isn't buying it.
>Potocnik steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Potocnik is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Martins.
>She pulls Martins into a grapple.
>Potocnik tries to wrestle Martins backward and up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Martins pinned to the cage.
>Unable to break free, Martins is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>With the cage trapping Martins, Potocnik gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Martins is floored and Potocnik has no problem getting side control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Potocnik throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Potocnik looks to get a mount.
>Martins keeps Potocnik at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Martins tries to pull guard on Potocnik but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I think Potocnik took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have given 29-28.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Natassia Potocnik!

Official Result: Natassia Potocnik defeats Isabeli Martins (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A straight left fails to land and Pessoa is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>A left hand misses, allowing Pessoa to counter with a flurry of quick punches.
>A jab misses, allowing Pessoa to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Pessoa counters a wayward left jab with a hard leg kick.
>Kaczmarek swings wildly to get Pessoa to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Kaczmarek goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Kaczmarek gets the takedown! Pessoa pulls guard.
>Kaczmarek lies on top of Pessoa, basically smothering her.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Time slips away as Kaczmarek successfully keeps Pessoa stuck against the ground.
>In guard, Kaczmarek begins working to pass to side control.
>Advancing her position fairly easily, she passes to side control.
>Kaczmarek attempts to roll Pessoa slightly and take her back.
>Pessoa rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up her back!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kaczmarek pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.
>Kaczmarek gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Kaczmarek attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Pessoa doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Kaczmarek took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Kaczmarek avoids a jab.
>Advancing, Pessoa counters a left jab by using a jab.
>Pessoa avoids a jab and scores with a jab.
>Kaczmarek throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Pessoa tries to avoid the takedown.
>Kaczmarek can't get the takedown, Pessoa was too quick to back away.
>Kaczmarek swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving in closer, Pessoa looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Kaczmarek drops down and uses a single leg, Pessoa has to pull guard.
>In guard, Kaczmarek begins working to pass to side control.
>She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Kaczmarek looks to roll Pessoa slightly and slip behind.
>Pessoa tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up her back!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kaczmarek tries to set up Pessoa for an armbar.
>Pessoa gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap!
>Vasya Kaczmarek takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Vasya Kaczmarek defeats Lucia 'Lady O' War' Pessoa (Submission (Armbar) in 4:58 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Featherweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Jones is looking to muscle Joseph back against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Joseph pinned to the cage.
>Jones shows great control, keeping Joseph pressed against the cage while punishing her with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute.
>Jones uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Joseph is left on her back and has to pull guard.
>Jones begins trying to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, she gets to half guard.
>Jones attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Joseph doesn't let Jones get her leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Joseph tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Jones.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Jones punches down at Joseph, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Jones throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.
>Jones looks to get past the half guard.
>Getting her leg free with ease, she gets to side control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Jones begins trying to get herself behind Joseph.
>She shows excellent control to move Joseph over and take her back.
>Jones successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Jones, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Joseph defends herself well against the choke.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jones.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Jones slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Jones avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Jones avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Joseph tries for a left jab but Jones moves out of range.
>Jones avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Jones moves out of range of some wild punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Jones shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Jones.
>Jones drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Joseph to stay upright, the takedown is completed!
>Joseph winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Jones pressing onto her.
>Joseph is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Jones off of her.
>Time slips away as Jones successfully keeps Joseph stuck against the cage wall.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The clock runs down as Joseph is being smothered against the cage wall by Jones.
>Jones smothers Joseph up against the cage wall.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That round was pretty dire, and the fans are letting the fighters know it.
>That round goes to Jones, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Jones slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a jab.
>Verona Joseph is looking really tired.
>Jones avoids a couple of wild punches.
>Jones uses a nice left jab to prevent Joseph from getting closer.
>Jones slips out of the way of a flurry of wild swings.
>Jones scores cleanly with three big right hands in quick succession.
>Jones comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Joseph has Jones at close quarters and wrestles her to the floor, finishing in her half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Joseph fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Joseph tries to stand up, but Jones keeps her firmly in half guard.
>Verona Joseph seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Jones tries to ensnare Joseph in a guillotine.
>Jones gets the guillotine fully applied and Joseph has to tap out!
>Andrea Jones takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones defeats Verona 'The Samoan Tank' Joseph (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:29 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Fujii takes a jab to the cheek.
>Fujii avoids a jab and scores with a crisp jab.
>Dumas throws a barrage of big left hands but Fujii moves out of range.
>Fujii is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Dumas.
>Fujii can't get close enough to grapple, Dumas makes sure to keep out of range.
>Fujii throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Dumas has Fujii at close quarters and wrestles her to the floor, finishing in her guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>In guard, Dumas catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Fujii raises her legs and tries to get Dumas into a triangle choke.
>Dumas pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Dumas lies on top of Fujii, basically smothering her.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Dumas smothers Fujii with her body by pushing forward and down.
>Dumas keeps Fujii guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dumas.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Between rounds, her corner told Fujii to take it to the ground as early as possible in this round.
>Dumas catches Fujii with a right hand.
>Fujii throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Dumas first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Fujii the the floor! Fujii has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Dumas successfully keeps Fujii stuck against the ground.
>Dumas attempts to pass guard.
>Dumas struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Fujii tries to pull Dumas into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard.
>Dumas stops Fujii from applying it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Dumas throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Using her leg strength to push Dumas back a bit, Fujii looks to scramble for position.
>She isn't fast enough, and has to turtle up with Dumas on top of her.
>Dumas pounds away with lefts, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Dumas pounds away with lefts, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Dumas pounds away with left hands, but Fujii absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>Fujii avoids a couple of wild swings.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That round goes to Dumas, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Dumas tries for a right jab but Fujii moves out of range.
>Fujii comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Fujii can't get the takedown, Dumas defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using her wrestling skills, Dumas is trying to push Fujii up against the cage.
>Dumas manages it, and controls Fujii up against the cage.
>Cindy Dumas doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Fujii avoids a foot stomp attempt.
>Fujii is trapped against the cage and Dumas punishes her with some dirty boxing.
>Dumas smothers Fujii against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Cindy Dumas has much energy left.
>Dumas looks for a knee strike, but Fujii out-wrestles her and switches them around so that she is in the dominant position.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Fujii uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Fujii can't get the takedown, as Dumas wrestles her way into a dominant position.
>Machiko Fujii is looking really tired.
>Dumas tries to throw a knee strike, but Fujii uses wrestling to prevent her from launching it.
>Although pressed against the cage, Fujii still hits a few small punches to the ribs.
>Fujii waits for Dumas to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn her around so that Dumas now has her back to the cage.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Fujii tries a foot stomp, but Dumas avoids it.
>Machiko Fujii looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Fujii uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Fujii can't get the takedown, as Dumas wrestles her way into a dominant position.
>The gas tank looks empty on Cindy Dumas.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That round goes to Dumas, 10-9 on my card.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges have given 30-27.
>Cindy Dumas wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Cindy Dumas defeats Machiko 'Blaze' Fujii (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Gayle waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Garcia slips past a left jab and counters with two punches.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Moving in closer, Garcia looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>From the pocket, Garcia shoots in for a double leg.
>Gayle tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Gayle is left on her back pulling guard.
>Garcia lies on top of Gayle, basically smothering her.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Garcia begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Garcia is too much for Gayle, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Garcia is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Gayle tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up her back.
>Garcia tries to ensnare Gayle in an armbar.
>Gayle fights off the armbar attempt.
>Gayle tries to turn over and sweep Garcia but can't do it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Garcia attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Gayle.
>Gayle stops Garcia from flattening her out.
>Gayle tries to move Garcia off her back but can't.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Garcia took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Garcia moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>A couple of wild punches misses, allowing Gayle to hit back with a solid left.
>Gayle hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Garcia comes in closer to press the issue.
>Garcia looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Gayle uses her strikes to stop Garcia from getting too close.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Gayle throws a looping punch, but Garcia avoids it.
>The fight slows as Garcia sits back and allows Gayle to circle.
>Garcia looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Garcia grabs Gayle and pulls her into a grapple.
>Garcia is trying to muscle Gayle up against the cage.
>Garcia achieves it, pinning Gayle to the cage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Garcia attempts to wrestle Gayle to the ground.
>Gayle, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown.
>Gayle winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Garcia pressing onto her.
>Not liking her options, Garcia looks to get a better position over Gayle.
>She is much too good for Gayle, and gets the mount!
>Tracy Garcia is breathing very hard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Garcia.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Gayle counters a wayward left jab with a left hand.
>Garcia avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Garcia slips out of the way of a jab.
>Dorothy Gayle looks very tired out there.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Gayle apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gayle is surprised by a countering left jab that springs out of nowhere, but she avoids it at the last second.
>A tired-looking Garcia throws some ragged looping punches to get Gayle to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Garcia can't get past the sprawl of Gayle, and finds herself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Gayle rolls Garcia out of turtle position and into side control.
>Gayle relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Garcia stand too.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Garcia steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Garcia slips past a left jab and fires back with a left.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Gayle apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Garcia now has Gayle standing in the pocket.
>Garcia uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gayle tries for a left jab but Garcia uses head movement to avoid it.
>Gayle uses head movement to go under a wild swing and counter-strike with a massive uppercut, knocking Garcia down to the ground!
>Tracy Garcia looks very, very tired.
>Gayle starts pounding away on Garcia, looking to finish her off!
>Gayle pounds away, Garcia is in serious trouble!
>Garcia finally manages to pull Gayle into side control to survive.
>Dorothy Gayle looks very, very tired.
>Gayle throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Gayle.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Garcia.
>Judge #2 has scored it 28-28.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Garcia.
>Making 'Vicious But Delicious' Tracy Garcia the winner by majority decision!

Official Result: 'Vicious But Delicious' Tracy Garcia defeats Dorothy 'Hurricane Warning' Gayle (Majority Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Routhwaite counters a left jab by using a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Routhwaite counters a right kick to the legs with a flurry of small strikes.
>Routhwaite avoids a right kick to the body and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Fueki.
>Fueki bobs and weaves.
>The fight slows as Routhwaite sits back and allows Fueki to circle.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Fueki is able to strike back with a crisp left hand punch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Fueki moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice left hand.
>Fueki circles as she plans her next move.
>Time slips away as Routhwaite doesn't press Fueki, allowing her to circle.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A jab misses, allowing Routhwaite to counter-strike with a flurry of quick punches.
>Moving in closer, Fueki looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Fueki is in the pocket, ready to attack Routhwaite.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>That round goes to Routhwaite, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Fueki has been instructed to stand with Routhwaite in this round.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A straight left fails to land and Fueki is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>A left jab misses and Fueki counters with a kick to the ribs.
>A jab misses, allowing Routhwaite to counter-strike with a nice left hand.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Fueki to fire back with a swift right kick to the leg.
>Moving in closer, Fueki looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Routhwaite throws a big right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Fueki comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Fueki is now standing in the pocket.
>Fueki uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a solid left jab.
>Using head movement, Fueki slips past a left jab and counters with a jab.
>Fueki lands a crisp jab.
>Fueki slips past a straight punch and hits a vicious leg kick.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Fueki uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a stinging jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Fueki dodges a jab, and fires back with a vicious leg kick.
>Carmen Routhwaite is showing the effects of the damage she is taking to the legs.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Routhwaite strikes first with a clean punch.
>Fueki covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fueki.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Fueki counters a wayward left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Fueki counters a left jab with a nice jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Fueki to hit back with a solid left jab.
>Moving in closer, Fueki looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>A powerful straight right goes wide and Fueki is able to counter with a clean punch.
>From the pocket, Routhwaite hits a stiff jab.
>Routhwaite dodges a jab, and fires back with a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Using good head movement, Fueki ducks under a punch and scores with a jab.
>Fueki lands a crisp jab.
>Fueki slips past a straight punch and hits a vicious leg kick.
>Carmen Routhwaite is finding it hard to put any weight on her injured leg.
>Fueki uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a stinging jab.
>Fueki dodges a jab, and fires back with a vicious leg kick.
>Carmen Routhwaite visibly winced then as another shot landed to the legs.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Routhwaite strikes first with a clean punch.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Routhwaite lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a right hook to the body.
>Using head movement, Routhwaite slips past a left jab and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Using good head movement, Fueki slips past a punch and hits a clean left jab.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fueki.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges give a score of 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Emiri Fueki!

Official Result: Emiri Fueki defeats Carmen 'Snap Dragon' Routhwaite (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Featherweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>An errant jab sets Komagata up to counter-strike with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Komagata snaps off a jab that catches Nagano coming in.
>Nagano shoots in for a takedown.
>Nagano can't get past the sprawl of Komagata, and finds herself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Komagata tries to roll Nagano and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Komagata finds her efforts to roll the turtled Nagano over and secure side control fruitless.
>Komagata is too slow to stop Nagano getting back up.
>Moving forward, Komagata counters a left jab with a clean jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Komagata to hit back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Emi Nagano won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Komagata bobs and weaves.
>Nagano steps in closer to force the issue.
>There's a takedown attempt from Nagano.
>Komagata tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, Komagata is on her back and pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Komagata is being smothered against the ground by Nagano.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Nagano looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Komagata can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Nagano pounds away from side control, but is unable to land many clean shots on Komagata.
>In side control, Nagano begins working to get a mount.
>Nagano mounts Komagata.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nagano.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Between rounds, her corner told Komagata to use her movement more in this round.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Nagano counters a wayward left jab with a quick series of punches.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A flicked jab from Komagata only finds gloves.
>Nagano steps in to put some pressure on.
>Nagano is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Komagata.
>Nagano can't get near enough to engage, Komagata uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Komagata avoids a quick jab and hits a right body kick.
>A jab misses and Komagata counters with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Nagano slips out of the way of a jab.
>Komagata feints left and tries to get Nagano to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>Komagata slips past a left jab and counters with a straight left.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Komagata gets a vicious leg kick on Nagano.
>Emi Nagano looks hurt, she is limping quite badly.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Komagata took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Komagata to hit back with a leg kick.
>Wincing, Emi Nagano must be in agony by now, her leg is bruised and battered.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Komagata the opportunity to counter with a stinging leg kick.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>A leg kick gets checked by Nagano.
>From the pocket, Nagano shoots in for a double leg.
>Komagata sprawls well, and Nagano is forced down to her knees, almost turtled up.
>Nagano prevents herself from being rolled out of turtle position.
>Komagata finds her efforts to roll the turtled Nagano over and secure side control fruitless.
>Nagano takes the opportunity to stand up.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Komagata feints rushing in, but Nagano doesn't fall for it.
>Nagano doesn't get drawn in as Komagata feints a kick.
>Nagano comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Komagata sprawls well, and Nagano is forced down to her knees, almost turtled up.
>Komagata fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Nagano getting to her feet.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Komagata looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nagano.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Nagano goes for a single leg, but Komagata is equal to it.
>Moving in closer, Nagano looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Nagano moves into the pocket.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That round goes to Komagata, 10-9 on my card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>The judges have given 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Maya Komagata!

Official Result: Maya Komagata defeats Emi Nagano (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bellator Womens Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Page throws a right kick to the body but Kass avoids it.
>Page avoids a huge right hand.
>A right high kick misses and Kass counters with a scorching right hand, Page is out like a light!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Tiiu Kass!

Official Result: Tiiu 'Tigress' Kass defeats 'Thunder Foot' Kirsten Page (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Womens Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Everett catches Lindley with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Lindley is looking to muscle Everett back against the cage.
>Lindley can't manage it, and Everett gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Lindley looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Everett snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it only finds the gloves.
>Everett avoids a quick jab and hits a hard right kick to the legs.
>Elizabeth Lindley won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Everett slips past a left jab and counters with a right kick to the thigh.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Lindley drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Everett in with a feint.
>Advancing, Everett counters a left jab by using a quick series of punches.
>Everett slips past a left jab and fires back with a right kick to the thigh.
>Elizabeth Lindley is finding it hard to put any weight on her injured leg.
>A flicked jab from Lindley only finds gloves.
>Not letting Lindley settle at all, Everett comes in closer.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Advancing, Everett counters a left jab by using a left.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>I think Everett took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>A left hand misses, allowing Everett to counter with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Elizabeth Lindley winced as that strike landed.
>Everett swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Everett scores with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>A straight left fails to land and Everett is able to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>Elizabeth Lindley winced as that strike landed.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Lindley tries to wrestle Everett backward and up against the cage.
>Lindley manages it, and controls Everett up against the cage.
>Lindley attempts to hit a knee strike, but Everett tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched.
>A few short punches to the ribs land, as Everett fights back.
>Lindley pins Everett up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Lindley hits Everett, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lindley steps back from Everett and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Working from in the pocket, Everett catches Lindley with a solid left jab.
>From the pocket, Everett unloads with a sequence of left jabs.
>Everett dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the ribs.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a fun round to watch.
>I think Everett took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Moving forward, Everett counters a series of wayward big punches with a clean left.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Using her wrestling skills, Everett is trying to push Lindley up against the cage.
>Everett manages it, and controls Lindley up against the cage.
>Everett steps back from Lindley and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Everett counters with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Elizabeth Lindley looks very tired out there.
>Everett catches Lindley with a hard kick to the outside of the knee.
>Elizabeth Lindley winced as that strike landed.
>Lindley gets caught with a series of quick lefts from the pocket.
>Lindley uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with several right hands to the body and face!
>Everett scores with a flurry of quick lefts.
>Debra Everett doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Everett lands a crisp jab.
>Lindley takes a stiff jab.
>Standing in the pocket, Everett throws an inside leg kick but Lindley shows good footwork to avoid it.
>Checking a leg kick, Lindley counters back immediately with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Everett back!
>Everett hits a left jab from the pocket.
>Everett snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Everett throws a leg kick but Lindley checks it easily.
>Lindley hits an enormous right hook from close range, shaking Everett but not putting her down!
>Everett is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled her!
>Lindley throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Everett, but she is just able to avoid it.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Everett.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give a score of 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Here Comes Trouble' Debra Everett!

Official Result: 'Here Comes Trouble' Debra Everett defeats Elizabeth 'Bomber' Lindley (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Womens Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Russo takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Russo slips out of the way of a jab.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Adair the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Adair fakes a lunge.
>Russo quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Russo chooses to shoot in on Adair.
>Adair sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Adair avoids the takedown attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Adair darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Adair catches Russo with a kick to the inside of the thigh.
>Gianna Russo won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>There's a takedown attempt from Russo.
>Russo is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until she is on her knees.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Adair pounds away with right hands, but Russo absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>Russo steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Adair took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Adair is looking to avoid takedowns as much as possible in this round.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Adair to hit back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Adair uses the jab.
>Adair is getting in closer to Russo, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Russo tries to counter with a takedown, but Adair defended it well.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Russo looks for a trip takedown.
>Russo doesn't get the takedown, Adair instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple.
>Adair and Russo break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Russo steps back and creates some space.
>Adair looks like she might be trying to get in close to clinch with Russo.
>Seeing an opportunity, Russo avoids the clinch and goes straight for a takedown, but Adair is equal to it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Russo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Adair finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Russo is trying to muscle Adair up against the cage.
>Russo does it, Adair is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Russo looks for a trip takedown.
>Russo doesn't get the takedown, Adair instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Adair took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Adair catches Russo with a kick to the inside of the thigh.
>Adair counters a left jab by using a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>There is no doubt that the damage has added up and Gianna Russo has an injured leg.
>Russo comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Russo is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Adair looks to unload with some big right hands, but Russo gets back to her feet before too many land.
>Laura Adair doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Adair catches Russo with a scything low kick to the legs.
>There's a takedown attempt from Russo.
>Adair attempts to avoid Russo as she shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Adair avoided Russo.
>Gianna Russo doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Russo keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>The fight slows as Adair sits back and allows Russo to circle.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A flicked jab from Russo only finds gloves.
>Adair seems to be waiting for Russo to make a move.
>Russo counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a left hand.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Russo, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>A counter left catches Russo above the eye.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Russo.
>Adair sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Russo down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Laura Adair looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Gianna Russo looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Adair took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>The judges have scored it 30-27, 29-28 and 30-27.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Laura Adair!

Official Result: Laura 'The Pissed Off Angel' Adair defeats 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Womens Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>A wayward low right kick allows Evergood to hit a nice jab.
>An errant jab sets Wojciechowska up to counter-strike with a quick series of punches.
>Moving in closer, Evergood looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Evergood moves into the pocket.
>Wojciechowska uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a kick to the inside of the right leg.
>Evergood slips past a straight punch and hits a barrage of big lefts, knocking Wojciechowska down!
>Evergood senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Evergood unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Wojciechowska.
>Evergood is only stopped by Wojciechowska pulling her down into side control.
>Evergood is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Evergood struggles but cannot mount Wojciechowska.
>Evergood blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Evergood throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>Evergood attempts to move to mount.
>Evergood struggles but cannot mount Wojciechowska.
>Wojciechowska bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.
>Evergood comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Evergood is now standing in the pocket.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Evergood.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Wojciechowska telling her to go right at Evergood, hard and fast.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Evergood the opportunity to counter with two big left hands!
>Evergood slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a solid right jab.
>Wojciechowska uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a series of quick punches.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Evergood has the angle to counter with a nice right.
>Slipping past a right jab, Wojciechowska hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>A big left misses, giving Wojciechowska the chance to counter with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Evergood has the angle to counter with some heavy left hands!
>Backing off, Wojciechowska stumbles and almost goes down...I think she is hurt!
>Evergood steps in to capitalise and unleashes a left high kick, but Wojciechowska is just able to recover and step away in time.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A jab misses and Wojciechowska counters with a kick to the inside of the right leg.
>Piper Evergood is going to end up limping if she takes too many more of those strikes.
>Evergood counters a wayward low right kick with a right.
>A right jab misses and Wojciechowska strikes back with a nice left hand.
>Advancing, Wojciechowska counters a right jab by using a left jab to the cheek.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Wojciechowska glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Wojciechowska settle, Evergood moves in closer.
>Evergood feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a very close round, but I think Wojciechowska just about edged it.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>A straight right fails to land and Wojciechowska is able to fire back with a kick to the ribs.
>Evergood avoids a flurry of punches and hits a right.
>Evergood sees a body kick coming and hits some big left hands!
>Wojciechowska dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the inside of the right thigh.
>Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Wojciechowska hits a solid left jab.
>Working from in the pocket, Evergood catches Wojciechowska with a solid right jab.
>A barrage of big right hands are thrown but Wojciechowska covers up well.
>Evergood throws a left jab but Wojciechowska uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Evergood counters with a jab.
>Evergood lands a crisp jab.
>Evergood throws a barrage of big punches but Wojciechowska covers up well.
>Stepping back, Evergood creates a bit of distance.
>Evergood bobs and weaves.
>Time slips away as Wojciechowska doesn't press Evergood, allowing her to circle.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Evergood comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Wojciechowska ducks under a huge left cross and counter-strikes with a kick to the ribs.
>Piper Evergood is looking really tired.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Wojciechowska, 10-9.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Evergood.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Wojciechowska.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Evergood.
>'The Sniper' Piper Evergood wins by split decision!

Official Result: 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood defeats Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN CARD

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Bellator Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Keiff avoids a couple of wild punches.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging!
>Fujiwara eats a right cross during the exchange.
>Keiff feints an attack, keeping Fujiwara on her toes.
>Moving in closer, Fujiwara looks like she may want to wrestle Keiff.
>Keiff ends up grappling for supremacy with Fujiwara.
>Fujiwara uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Keiff as they grapple.
>Fujiwara and Keiff separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Fujiwara glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Keiff steps in closer to force the issue.
>Fujiwara moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a kick to the ribs.
>Keiff darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Fujiwara is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Fujiwara moves into the pocket.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Using head movement, Fujiwara slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs.
>Keiff, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>Fujiwara backs away to create some more space.
>Keiff feints an attack, keeping Fujiwara on her toes.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fujiwara.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Fujiwara counters a left jab by hitting a jab.
>Keiff steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Advancing, Fujiwara counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab.
>Keiff comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Keiff can't get near enough to engage, Fujiwara uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>Moving in closer, Keiff looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Fujiwara tries to counter Keiff with an big right, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>Fujiwara looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Keiff.
>Fujiwara cannot get close enough to the elusive Keiff to grapple.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Keiff is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Fujiwara shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Keiff tries for a left jab but Fujiwara uses head movement to avoid it.
>Keiff circles away, creating some distance between them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Fujiwara fakes a lunge.
>Keiff quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Fujiwara waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a kick to the ribs.
>Keiff counters a left jab with a series of quick punches.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fujiwara.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Keiff has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Fujiwara in this round.
>Fujiwara waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a crisp left hand punch.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Fujiwara is able to strike back with a nice jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Fujiwara throws a leg kick but Keiff checks it easily.
>Using head movement, Fujiwara slips past a left jab and counters with a hard inside leg kick.
>Keiff gets caught with a stiff jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Keiff tries to wrestle Fujiwara backward and up against the cage.
>Keiff manages it, and controls Fujiwara up against the cage.
>Keiff drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Keiff hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Keiff tries to foot stomp Fujiwara, but misses.
>Angelina Keiff is looking really tired.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Fujiwara gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>Keiff tries to use some dirty boxing, but Fujiwara uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Breathing very hard, Umeka Fujiwara is looking ragged.
>Fujiwara uses her wrestling skills to prevent Keiff from attacking with dirty boxing.
>Fujiwara lands a few quick punches to the side of the head.
>Angelina Keiff looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Incredibly close round, but Fujiwara came out just ahead on my score card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>The judges have given 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Umeka Fujiwara!

Official Result: Umeka Fujiwara defeats Angelina Keiff (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bellator Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Nishina throws a left jab but Massey avoids it.
>Nishina moves out of range of some wild punches.
>Massey eats a jab as she steps in.
>Massey looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nishina.
>She gets into range.
>Good head movement allows Nishina to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>Standing in the pocket, Nishina shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge right hand.
>From the pocket, Nishina shoots in for a double leg.
>Massey won't go down, leaving Nishina to settle for pushing her up against the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nishina uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Massey shows stubborn resistance and Nishina cannot complete the takedown.
>Circling out, Massey breaks free of Nishina and regroups in the center.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nishina throws a left jab but Massey avoids it.
>Nishina chooses to shoot in on Massey.
>Massey tries to avoid Nishina.
>Nishina doesn't get the takedown, Massey avoided it.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That round goes to Nishina, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, her corner told Massey to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>A jab misses, allowing Massey to counter-strike with a left hand.
>Nishina moves out of range of some wild punches.
>Nishina chooses to shoot in on Massey.
>Massey sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nishina down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Massey pounds away on Nishina, landing several great shots that threaten to knock her out!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey defeats Toshie Nishina (TKO (Strikes) in 1:46 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Bellator Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Stein slips past a left jab and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Shiokawa slips out of the way of a jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Stein throws a barrage of big right hands but Shiokawa moves out of range.
>Moving forward, Stein counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>Stein looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shiokawa.
>Shiokawa tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Stein defended it well.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Shiokawa avoids a jab.
>Shiokawa shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Stein blocked Shiokawa.
>Stein steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Moving in closer, Stein looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Stein and Shiokawa get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Shiokawa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>She pulls Stein into a grapple.
>Shiokawa looks for a trip takedown.
>Shiokawa gets the takedown! Stein pulls half guard.
>Shiokawa looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Shiokawa shows her skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Great round, very exciting.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Shiokawa.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Slipping past a left jab, Stein hits several heavy right hands that put Shiokawa down to the ground!
>Stein senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Stein can't put Shiokawa away, and gets sucked into half guard.
>Shiokawa keeps Stein, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard.
>Shiokawa attempts to secure an arm.
>Stein gets caught in a kimura...and has no choice but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Eiko Shiokawa!

Official Result: Eiko Shiokawa defeats Henrietta 'Hell Cat' Stein (Submission (Kimura) in 1:52 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

MAIN EVENT

Bellator Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Higgins slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A wayward low right kick allows Higgins to hit a jab.
>Higgins chooses to shoot in on Maehata.
>Maehata tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Maehata saw it coming and got out of range.
>Maehata glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting up, Higgins steps in closer to pressure Maehata into action.
>Higgins looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Maehata.
>Maehata now has Higgins standing in the pocket.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Maehata to counter with a crisp left.
>Maehata throws a left jab but Higgins uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Standing in the pocket, Higgins catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Maehata! She pulls guard though.
>Maehata is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Higgins off of her.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Higgins attempts to pass guard.
>Higgins passes to side control with ease.
>Higgins begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>Higgins mounts Maehata.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Higgins, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Higgins is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Higgins moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Higgins comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Maehata attempts to avoid Higgins as she shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Maehata saw it coming and got out of range.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Higgins the opportunity to counter with a clean jab.
>Maehata is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Higgins seems happy to engage with Maehata in the pocket.
>There's a double leg attempt from Higgins, from the pocket.
>She has the takedown! Maehata pulls guard.
>Higgins lies on top of Maehata, basically smothering her.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Higgins pounds away from the guard, but is unable to land many clean shots on Maehata.
>Maehata gets the double underhooks in and pulls Higgins close, controlling her well.
>Higgins starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Maehata can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Higgins fires away with rights, and Maehata is stung by several big shots.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Higgins tries to get into the mount position.
>She is too good for Maehata, and has mount.
>Higgins fires away with punches, and Maehata is stung by several big shots.
>Higgins fires away with punches, but Maehata deals with them fairly well.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Higgins.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Higgins has been instructed to try and pick Maehata off with counter striking in this round.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>From the pocket, Maehata unloads with a sequence of left jabs.
>A powerful straight right goes wide and Maehata is able to counter with a kick to the ribs.
>Maehata uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Higgins and Maehata break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Higgins comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Maehata fires off a right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Higgins.
>Maehata comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Higgins now has Maehata standing in the pocket.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Maehata to counter with a stinging jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Maehata slips past a jab and scores with a left hook to the body.
>Maehata slips past a jab and scores with a sequence of quick punches.
>Maehata slips past a big right and hits a solid right hook to the body.
>Maehata dodges a jab, and fires back with a series of quick jabs.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Higgins wrestles herself out of the grapple.
>A left hand misses, allowing Maehata to counter with a left.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I think Maehata took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 scores the contest as 28-28.
>Judge #2 scores the contest as 29-28 to Higgins.
>Judge #3: 28-28.
>A majority draw!

Official Result: 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins draws with Hanae Maehata (Majority Draw in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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Attendance: 1,000

Ticket Sales: $50,000

TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 121,008

TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 72,606

Critical Success: Good

Commercial Success: Poor

Fight of the Night: Eiko Shiokawa vs. Henrietta Stein

KO of the Night: Tiiu Kass

Submission of the Night: Eiko Shiokawa

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Press Conference

- Umeka Fujiwara has been issued a medical suspension of a length that will keep her from competing in the Womens Featherweight Championship Quarter-Finals, this frees me from a difficult choice, as now both fighters in the Higgins/Maehata draw will advance in the tournament, with Maehata taking Fujiwara's spot in the bracket, as luck would have it, this means the Semi-Finals will play host to Higgins vs. Maehata II, which will hopefully end more decisively!

- Tiiu Kass has a leg injury that will take just over two months to heal, meaning she will not be available for the semi-finals of the Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Tournament, alternate Vasya Kaczmarek will take her place in the bracket!

- Piper Evergood has been issued a medical suspension that will keep her from competing in the Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Semi-Finals, alternate Natassia Potocnik will take her place in the bracket!

- Henrietta Stein has sustained an arm injury and could be out up to six months!

- The televised card for Bellator 6 was announced, which will feature all four fights in the Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, Nicky Shapiro vs. Marcus Speed, Tarcisio Dantas vs. Rory McEnterry, Joel Adams vs. Hoshi Nagai, and Manoel Cabral vs. Urlington Rogers!

Predictions

None

CageRage · March 17, 2013

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Stand Up War As Henson and Hinchcliffe Headline Welterweight Champion Quarter-Finals!

Thursday, Week 4, February 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Callum Henson (18-7) vs. Joe Hinchcliffe (20-12)

Callum Henson is a cunning striker, who loves to leave his opponents limping with scything low kicks, with kicking power and accuracy to spare he is always a threat on the feet, on the ground...not so much! Joe Hinchcliffe is a decent kickboxer, with good strikes, but not much else in his MMA tool kit!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Bokkai Iida (17-11) vs. Phil Ball (11-5)

Bokkai Iida is a jiu jitsu player that is a constant threat every second that the fight is on the ground, but he has no striking game, and tends to struggle against strikers with good takedown defence! Phil Ball is a Muay Thai fighter, who has a good striking game, he often shows up unprepared, and unmotivated however, so you never know what your going to get!

UNDERCARD

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Geoff Cahill (47-23) vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting (5-0)

Geoff Cahill is a tough customer from the Great White North of Canada, known for his ability to take punishment and just keep pushing forward till the end of the fight, definately on the downslope of his career, he still still very difficult to finish! Datuk Ong Ka Ting is a pit bull, grabbing a leg and not letting go till his opponent is on the ground, where he can work his top class jiu jitsu!

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Lloyd McAllister (12-3) vs. Marko Prochazka (19-12)

Lloyd McAllister is a good kickboxer with some power in his hands, he is a challenge for anyone who wants to stand and trade, but is often let down by his horrible ground game! Marko Prochazka can take punishment all day and keep coming, couple that with his grappling and submission skills from his background in Russian Combat Sambo, and you have a dangerous opponent indeed!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Nik Minear (9-2) vs. Delroy Rhodes (6-0)

Nik Minear is a pit bull, who goes after takedowns like a man possessed, but he doesn't have much to finish you with once he gets you down! Delroy Rhodes is a crowd pleaser, bouncing around the ring the whole fight, throwing his kickboxing strikes from unorthodox angles, he has some takedown and submission defense as well, to keep the fight in a standing position!

Welterweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Evan Gardner (3-0) vs. Juan de Castro (3-0)

Excellent on the ground, decent on the feet, hard to take down, hard to submit, it's difficult to pinpoint any real weakness in Gardner's game, he enjoys using his wrestling to stifle opponents either in the clinch, or on the ground! Juan de Castro is a Muay Thai fighter, who has good strikes both on the feet, and on the top, but has problems when put in the clinch, or on his back!

Welterweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Cooper Richardson (10-5) vs. Louis De La Torre (3-0)

Cooper Richardson was a decent amateur wrestler, and uses that to his advantage up close, where his grappling gives him an edge, he tends to finish his opponents with choke holds! Louis De La Torre is a decent boxer, but that's definately plan B, as his favorite tactic is to take his opponent down, and obliterate them with ground and pound!

Welterweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Kojuro Ijichi (14-10) vs. Eli Harris (4-2)

Kojuro Ijichi likes to fight up close, using his clinch skills to his advantage, he can also hold his own in a fist-fight, but that's definately a plan B! Eli Harris is relatively new to MMA, with a background as an amateur wrestler, he is still a little raw, but with training could be a decent fighter!

Welterweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Felix Matherson Jr. (2-0) vs. Filip Hristov (1-0)

Felix Matherson Jr. is a proponent of a style called the Keysi Fighting Method, good on the feet, on the ground, and in the clinch, he can easily exploit the weaknesses of other, but has few weaknesses of his own! Filip Hristov is a world class judoka, who is widely recognized as one of the best in his discipline, he transitioned to MMA last year, looking for a new challenge, he is dangerous in the clinch, and on the ground, but will definately need to work on his striking game!

Welterweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Rich Robinson (2-0) vs. Iain Fussell (3-0)

Rich Robinson is known for raining down bombs with his brutal ground and pound from top control, but is also a decent striker on the feet, and has an extensive wrestling background as well! Iain Fussell is a decent striker and wrestler, but is at his best on the ground, where he can work his jiu jitsu!

Welterweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Pavel Radulov (3-0) vs. Chad Zoff (1-0)

Coming from a Sambo background, Pavel Radulov is nonetheless a very well rounded fighter, capable in all aspects of MMA, however, he is not really strong in any of those aspects, which could be exposed against top level opposition! Chad Zoff is another jack-of-all-trades, but master of none sort of fighter, good on the ground, on the feet, and in the clinch!

Welterweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Jonn Wales (2-0) vs. Diego Arteta (1-0)

Jonn Wales is a Muay Thai fighter, who loves pleasing the fans by throwing crazy and unpredictable strikes into his fights, he is just getting started working on his ground game, and it won't hold out against a skilled grappler! He doesn't have to worry about that today however, as his opponent will be Mexican kickboxer Diego Arteta! Pegged by many pundits to be one of the best Welterweights of all time, perhaps the best by the time his careers done, Arteta's combinations of technique and power with his strikes is on a level rarely seen in MMA to this point!

Welterweight Alternate Bout: Stian Agdestein (1-0) vs. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson (1-0)

Stian Agdestein could be a potential future top contender at Welterweight, a top class grappler in the Combat Sambo mold, he likes to work from top position, but needs to work on his finishing before he can step up to the next level! Ragnar Gunnlaugsson is an excellent striker, who is ice cold in his approach to beating people up, he doesn't have much of a ground game, but his excellent sprawl, and ability to get up quickly if put down usually hide that weakness well!

Welterweight Alternate Bout: Bussho Maruyama (1-0) vs. Vjekoslav Sarich (1-0)

Bussho Maruyama is a little raw, but has budding abilities in pretty much all areas of MMA, and could be really good in the future if he finds his way to the right camp! Vjekoslav Sarich is a vicious striker, whose iron jaw means that he can stand and trade all day long!

Welterweight Alternate Bout: Eiji Masuko (1-0) vs. Gideon Navarro (1-0)

Eiji Masuko is a world class judoka, who has found it easy to translate his abilities into MMA, like most judokas he good in the clinch, and has excellent takedown defense, and loves to throw his opponents down where he can use his strong ground game to finish them off, he needs to work on his striking however, as he isn't even remotely competent! There are very few weaknesses in Gideon Navarro's game, he is a technically sound striker, but his game is getting the fight to the ground, and applying his bevy of joint locks to force submissions!

Welterweight Alternate Bout: Jayden Karp (1-0) vs. Gus Fitzpatrick (1-0)

Jayden Karp has a background in submission fighting, and allies that with his highly technical boxing game to vary his attack, and keep opponents on their toes! Gus Fitzpatrick is from an amateur wrestling background, but has trained to be a solid kickboxer as well, his favorite technique is unleashing brutal ground and pound!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Callum Henson (170) vs. Joe Hinchcliffe (170)

Bokkai Iida (170) vs. Phil Ball (170)

Geoff Cahill (170) vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting (170)

Lloyd McAllister (170) vs. Marko Prochazka (170)

Nik Minear (170) vs. Delroy Rhodes (170)

Evan Gardner (170) vs. Juan de Castro (170)

Cooper Richardson (170) vs. Louis De La Torre (170)

Kojuro Ijichi (170) vs. Eli Harris (170)

Felix Matherson Jr. (170) vs. Filip Hristov (170)

Rich Robinson (170) vs. Iain Fussell (170)

Pavel Radulov (170) vs. Chad Zoff (170)

Jonn Wales (170) vs. Diego Arteta (170)

Stian Agdestein (170) vs. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson (170)

Bussho Maruyama (170) vs. Vjekoslav Sarich (170)

Eiji Masuko (170) vs. Gideon Navarro (170)

Jayden Karp (170) vs. Gus Fitzpatrick (170)

Bellator 4 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WW Title QF: Callum Henson vs. Joe Hinchcliffe

WW Title QF: Bokkai Iida vs. Phil Ball

WW Title QF: Geoff Cahill vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting

WW Title QF: Lloyd McAllister vs. Marko Prochazka

Preliminary Card

WW #1 Con QF: Nik Minear vs. Delroy Rhodes

WW #1 Con QF: Evan Gardner vs. Juan de Castro

WW #1 Con QF: Cooper Richardson vs. Louis De La Torre

WW #1 Con QF: Kojuro Ijichi vs. Eli Harris

WW Qualify QF: Felix Matherson Jr. vs. Filip Hristov

WW Qualify QF: Rich Robinson vs. Iain Fussell

WW Qualify QF: Pavel Radulov vs. Chad Zoff

WW Qualify QF: Jonn Wales vs. Diego Arteta

WW Alternate: Stian Agdestein vs. Ragnar Gunnlaugsson

WW Alternate: Bussho Maruyama vs. Vjekoslav Sarich

WW Alternate: Eiji Masuko vs. Gideon Navarro

WW Alternate: Jayden Karp vs. Gus Fitzpatrick

CageRage · March 18, 2013

<div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/Bellator4_zpsedf1ecdf.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center">Thursday, Week 4, February 1998</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live on Bellator.com</div> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/jaydenkarpbellator4_zps651084ca.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/gusfitzpatrickbellator4_zpsc53f95e5.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Moving forward, Fitzpatrick counters a left jab with a left. >Fitzpatrick counters a flurry of punches with a kick to the outside of the left leg. >Karp counters a left jab by using a left. >A straight left by Karp keeps Fitzpatrick from advancing. >Not letting up, Fitzpatrick steps in closer to pressure Karp into action. >Fitzpatrick is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Karp. >Karp finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Fitzpatrick tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Karp. >We move into the second half of this round. >Fitzpatrick is trying to muscle Karp up against the cage. >Fitzpatrick manages it, and controls Karp up against the cage. >Fitzpatrick smothers Karp against the cage and stomps down on his foot. >Karp waits for Fitzpatrick to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Fitzpatrick now has his back to the cage. >Karp attempts to wrestle Fitzpatrick to the ground. >He has the takedown! Fitzpatrick pulls guard. >Karp begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He passes to half guard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Karp begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Fitzpatrick can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control. >Karp looks to roll Fitzpatrick slightly and slip behind. >Karp takes the back, Fitzpatrick could do nothing about it. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Karp took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >A flurry of punches miss Fitzpatrick and allow him to counter-strike with a nice jab. >Fitzpatrick feints left and tries to get Karp to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Karp comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Fitzpatrick tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >Karp drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Fitzpatrick to stay upright, the takedown is completed! >Fitzpatrick winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Karp pressing onto him. >Karp tries to ensnare Fitzpatrick in a guillotine. >Karp gets a guillotine but cannot get Fitzpatrick to tap out! >Fitzpatrick must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied. >Karp releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. >Karp looks to get past the guard. >Fitzpatrick keeps his guard secure. >Karp has problems keeping control of Fitzpatrick, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. >Using the cage for support, Fitzpatrick manages to stand up, bringing Karp up too. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Karp attempts to wrestle Fitzpatrick to the ground. >Fitzpatrick cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Karp keeps Fitzpatrick guessing with a few quick strikes. >Karp throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Karp throws a few right hands to the body. >Karp gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Fitzpatrick, who is on his back. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Karp tries to secure a ground position. >Fitzpatrick tries to get free, but Karp is able to secure side control. >Stuck under side control, Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the ribs. >Round two ends as time expires. >Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! >I have to give that round to Karp, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Karp the opportunity to counter with a solid left. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Karp to fire back with a clean left. >Fitzpatrick throws a barrage of big rights but Karp is quick to move out of range. >Karp slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a crisp jab. >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Fitzpatrick the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab. >Fitzpatrick is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Fitzpatrick is surprised by a countering left jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second. >We move into the second half of this round. >Fitzpatrick looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Strikes from Karp keep Fitzpatrick from stepping in too close. >Fitzpatrick looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Karp now has Fitzpatrick standing in the pocket. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Karp slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. >Karp checks a low kick and quickly hits a series of quick punches. >Karp throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Fitzpatrick covers up well. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That round goes to Karp, 10-9 on my card. >Here come the official scores. >All three judges have given 30-27. >Jayden Karp wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Jayden Karp defeats Gus 'Buster' Fitzpatrick (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/eijimasukobellator4_zps77f58a78.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/gideonnavarrobellator4_zps484ad7b4.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Navarro throws a left jab but Masuko avoids it. >Navarro scores with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Masuko steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Navarro catches Masuko with a solid left jab. >Navarro gets Masuko with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Masuko steps in closer to force the issue. >We move into the second half of this round. >Masuko looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Masuko grabs Navarro and pulls him into a grapple. >Masuko is trying to push Navarro so that his back is up against the cage. >Masuko can't do it though, and Navarro gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Navarro is looking to muscle Masuko back against the cage. >Navarro achieves it, pinning Masuko to the cage. >Navarro moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Working from inside the pocket, Navarro goes high with a jab, then lands a thudding right hook to the body. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Navarro throws a leg kick but Masuko checks it easily. >Navarro uses a nice left jab from the pocket. >Masuko checks a leg kick. >There's a double leg attempt from Masuko, from the pocket. >Masuko can't get past the sprawl of Navarro, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That round goes to Navarro, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Navarro stings Masuko with a pair of jabs and a big right hook. >Masuko has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches. >Masuko has to cover up to survive several big rights! >Standing in the pocket, Navarro throws an inside leg kick but Masuko shows good footwork to avoid it. >Navarro scores with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. >Navarro hits a nice crisp left jab. >From the pocket, Navarro scores with a couple of jabs and a right cross. >Masuko slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a stinging jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Navarro nails Masuko with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >Masuko sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a punch. >Masuko takes a quick shot to the body. >A left jab misses, Navarro counters with a series of quick punches. >Navarro throws a wild right but Masuko avoids it. >From the pocket, Masuko shoots in for a double leg. >Navarro counters with a right hand that catches Masuko flush, rocking him! >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Navarro throws a right kick to the body but Masuko avoids it. >Masuko is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Navarro. >Navarro ends up grappling for supremacy with Masuko. >Masuko tries to pick Navarro up for a slam. >He can't get it though, Navarro defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. >The time runs out on round two. >That was a 10-8 to Navarro on my card, Masuko was well behind.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Navarro feints left, then right. >Masuko shoots in for a takedown. >Navarro sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Masuko down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Navarro rolls the turtled Masuko over and secures side control. >Navarro attempts to move to mount. >He can't get the mount. >Masuko attempts to pull Navarro into an arm-in guillotine. >Navarro alters his posture to prevent it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >In side control, Navarro begins working to get a mount. >Masuko keeps Navarro from mounting him. >Masuko tries a sweep from side control. >Navarro gets swept out of side control, but scrambles back to his feet to face Masuko. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Masuko throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Navarro seems to be waiting for Masuko to make a move. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >That was a very close round, but I think Navarro just about edged it. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >All three judges score the contest as 29-28. >Making 'The Unbreakable' Gideon Navarro the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Unbreakable' Gideon Navarro defeats Eiji Masuko (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/busshomaruyamabellator4_zps930c3047.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/vjekoslavsarichbellator4_zps2ffacdf3.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Maruyama steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Maruyama slips out of the way of a body kick. >Maruyama steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Moving in closer, Maruyama looks like he may want to wrestle Sarich. >Sarich is pulled into a grapple. >Maruyama is trying to push Sarich so that his back is up against the cage. >Sarich ends up backed against the cage. >Maruyama uses dirty boxing to punish Sarich while he is pressed up against the cage. >Maruyama has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Sarich to the ground. >Sarich cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam. >The takedown leaves Sarich seated with his back pressed against the cage. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Maruyama smothers Sarich up against the cage wall. >Not liking his options, Maruyama looks to get a better position over Sarich. >Maruyama shifts his position to gain side control. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Maruyama attempts to arm triangle Sarich from side control. >Sarich blocks it. >Sarich tries to pull guard on Maruyama but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Round one ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Maruyama.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Maruyama steps back to avoid a left jab. >Maruyama steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Maruyama grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Sarich pulls half guard. >Maruyama attempts a kimura. >Sarich defends it well. >Sarich gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >Sarich somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Maruyama. >Maruyama attempts a north-south choke. >Maruyama sinks the choke in deeply...Sarich has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama! Official Result: Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama defeats Vjekoslav 'Cro Con' Sarich (Submission (North South Choke) in 2:17 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/stianagdesteinbellator4_zps3258da8d.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/ragnargunnlaugssonbellator4_zps7616ed09.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Agdestein has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Gunnlaugsson to the ground. >Agdestein gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Gunnlaugsson pulls half guard. >Agdestein begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >He gets past half guard, gaining side control. >In side control, Agdestein begins working to get a mount. >Gunnlaugsson can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >Agdestein fires away with big punches, but Gunnlaugsson covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Gunnlaugsson tries to roll Agdestein, but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Gunnlaugsson is in increasing trouble, as Agdestein gets both hooks in. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Agdestein tries to finish Gunnlaugsson off with a rear naked choke. >Gunnlaugsson stops Agdestein from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Agdestein maintains his hooks, despite Gunnlaugsson trying to break them. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Agdestein tries to finish Gunnlaugsson off with a rear naked choke. >Gunnlaugsson stops Agdestein from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Gunnlaugsson tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Agdestein attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Gunnlaugsson fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Gunnlaugsson struggles against Agdestein but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That round goes to Agdestein, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Moving forward, Gunnlaugsson counters a left jab with a barrage of big right hands! >Gunnlaugsson uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a straight left. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Agdestein gets hit with a nice body shot. >Agdestein slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. >Agdestein slips past a big right and hits a straight left. >Using head movement, Agdestein slips past a left jab and counters with a punch. >Gunnlaugsson works the jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Agdestein to counter with a series of quick punches. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Agdestein avoids a body kick. >Agdestein lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left. >Slipping past a left jab, Agdestein hits a crisp left jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Covering up, Gunnlaugsson absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. >Agdestein is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gunnlaugsson. >Gunnlaugsson tries to counter Agdestein with a big right cross, but it doesn't hit the target. >Gunnlaugsson feints left, then right. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Gunnlaugsson.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Gunnlaugsson avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs. >Agdestein comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Agdestein is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Agdestein springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Gunnlaugsson backs away from Agdestein, creating some space between them. >Gunnlaugsson throws a barrage of big right hands but Agdestein moves out of range. >Gunnlaugsson steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Time slips away as Agdestein doesn't press Gunnlaugsson, allowing him to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Agdestein avoids a jab. >Gunnlaugsson feints throwing a jab. >Gunnlaugsson darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Agdestein to commit to throwing a strike. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Gunnlaugsson avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs. >Gunnlaugsson is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Agdestein seems happy to engage with Gunnlaugsson in the pocket. >Agdestein uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gunnlaugsson. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >Judge #1: 29-28 Agdestein. >Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Gunnlaugsson. >Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Gunnlaugsson. >Ragnar 'Rock' Gunnlaugsson wins by split decision! Official Result: Ragnar 'Rock' Gunnlaugsson defeats Stian Agdestein (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/jonnwalesbellator4_zps14dffe58.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/diegoartetabellator4_zpsa827fe89.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A left jab misses and Arteta counters with a jab. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Wales comes in closer, looking to clinch with Arteta. >A countering right hand catches Wales off guard and knocks him down...and out! >Diego Arteta takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta defeats 'Rough And Tumble' Jonn Wales (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:38 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/pavelradulovbellator4_zps245ce517.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/chadzoffbellator4_zpsb0b43645.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Radulov feints rushing in, but withdraws. >An errant jab sets Zoff up to counter-strike with a straight left. >Radulov avoids a flurry of punches. >Radulov comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Zoff tries to avoid Radulov. >Zoff avoids the takedown attempt. >Zoff counters a left jab with a nice left hand. >Zoff throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Radulov. >Radulov tries to step away from the takedown. >Zoff can't get the takedown, Radulov was too quick to back away. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Zoff looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Radulov. >Seeing an opportunity, Radulov goes straight for a takedown, but Zoff is equal to it. >Radulov throws a looping punch, but Zoff avoids it. >Zoff presses in closer to attack. >A left jab misses and Zoff strikes back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Radulov chooses to shoot in on Zoff. >Zoff sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Radulov up close into a clinch. >Zoff hits Radulov with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I have to give that round to Zoff, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Radulov counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Zoff is able to block it. >Radulov tries for a left jab but Zoff moves out of range. >There's a takedown attempt from Radulov. >Zoff looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. >Zoff can't get the guillotine choke. >The takedown is successful, but Radulov can't get any sort of control as Zoff spins away instantly and is able to regain his footing. >Radulov throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting up, Zoff quickly steps in closer to attack Radulov. >Zoff is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Radulov. >Radulov sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Zoff is able to defend it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A left jab misses and Zoff strikes back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Pavel Radulov won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Zoff chooses to shoot in on Radulov. >Radulov saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >Radulov is unable to apply the guillotine choke. >Zoff gets a single leg takedown! Radulov pulls guard off it. >Zoff attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Radulov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Zoff firmly in guard. >Radulov drags Zoff in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Zoff starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >The time runs out on round two. >I think Zoff took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >It sounded like his corner told Radulov to push for takedowns in this round. >Radulov avoids a flurry of punches. >Radulov uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Zoff to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Zoff tries to avoid Radulov. >Zoff avoids the takedown attempt. >Zoff slips out of the way of a jab. >Radulov throws out a quick left jab. >Zoff doesn't press the issue, allowing Radulov to circle. >Radulov circles as he plans his next move. >Time slips away as Zoff doesn't press Radulov, allowing him to circle. >Pavel Radulov is breathing very hard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Zoff shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Radulov not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Zoff to the floor! Zoff pulls guard. >Radulov fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Zoff uses his legs to push Radulov away, into a standing position. >Zoff is allowed to stand back up, Radulov simply stepped away. >Radulov bobs and weaves. >It seems that Zoff is happy to let Radulov circle for the moment. >Chad Zoff doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Radulov, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Zoff tries to avoid Radulov. >Radulov doesn't get the takedown, Zoff avoided it. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >That round goes to Radulov, 10-9 on my card. >Here come the official scores. >Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Radulov. >Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Zoff. >Judge #3 scores the contest as 29-28 to Zoff. >Chad Zoff wins by split decision! Official Result: Chad 'Easy Z' Zoff defeats 'Red Fury' Pavel Radulov (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/richrobinsonbellator4_zps6b20eff2.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/iainfussellbellator4_zps40ace82a.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >A straight left fails to land and Fussell is able to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. >Robinson catches an oncoming Fussell with a crisp jab. >Robinson throws a left jab but Fussell avoids it. >Moving in closer, Robinson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Fussell seems happy to engage with Robinson in the pocket. >Standing in the pocket, Fussell chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Robinson. >Fussell goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Fussell has the takedown! Robinson pulls guard. >The clock runs down as Robinson is being smothered against the ground by Fussell. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Fussell attempts to pass guard. >He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Fussell attempts to americana Robinson from side control. >Robinson doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Fussell feels Robinson prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Fussell hits a knee strike to the ribs. >Fussell looks to roll Robinson slightly and slip behind. >Robinson tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Robinson is in huge trouble now, as Fussell successfully gets both hooks in. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fussell.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Robinson telling him to go right at Fussell, hard and fast. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Fussell looks for a trip takedown. >The takedown is successful, Robinson pulls guard. >Fussell begins trying to pass the guard. >Robinson finds his opponent too skilled, and Fussell passes guard into side control. >Fussell tries to ensnare Robinson in an arm triangle. >Robinson gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit! >No! Robinson manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Fussell blocks Robinson as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >Fussell attempts an arm triangle. >Fussell gets the arm triangle fully applied! >Out of the blue, Robinson breaks free! Fussell must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. >Fussell feels Robinson prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Fussell holds Robinson in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs! >Fussell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Fussell attempts to armbar Robinson from side control. >Robinson stops Fussell from applying it. >Robinson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Fussell attempts to roll Robinson slightly and take his back. >Robinson is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! >Fussell successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fussell.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >It sounded like his corner told Robinson to go after Fussell and look to finish it. >Robinson slips out of the way of a jab. >Robinson avoids a jab. >Fussell counters a superman punch with a crisp jab. >Fussell shoots in for a takedown. >Robinson tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >Fussell has the takedown! Robinson pulls guard. >Iain Fussell doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >The clock runs down as Robinson is being smothered against the ground by Fussell. >Fussell throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Fussell blocks Robinson as he tries a sweep from the guard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Fussell looks to pass guard and get side control. >Fussell is too much for Robinson, passing guard and gaining side control. >Fussell holds Robinson in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Fussell begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Robinson doesn't allow Fussell to get the mount. >Robinson tries to break free and scramble for position, but Fussell keeps him trapped. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I have to give that round to Fussell, but only a 10-9. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >All three judges have given 30-27. >Iain 'The Elite' Fussell wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Iain 'The Elite' Fussell defeats Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/felixmathersonjrbellator4_zpsb6b47059.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/filiphristovbellator4_zps3bdbff6b.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Hristov circles away, creating some distance between them. >Hristov avoids a flurry of punches. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Hristov avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Hristov chooses to shoot in on Mattherson. >Mattherson tries to step away from the takedown. >Hristov can't get the takedown, Mattherson was too quick to back away. >Hristov comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Mattherson. >Mattherson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Hristov is trying to muscle Mattherson up against the cage. >Hristov can't move Mattherson at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Hristov swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Mattherson. >Mattherson sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Hristov down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Mattherson finds his efforts to roll the turtled Hristov over and secure side control fruitless. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Hristov cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control. >Mattherson relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. >Mattherson darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Hristov to commit to throwing a strike. >Round one ends as time expires. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Mattherson 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Mattherson slips past a right jab and counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Hristov. >Mattherson slips out of the way of a jab. >Mattherson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Hristov. >Hristov sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Mattherson is able to defend it. >Moving in closer, Mattherson looks like he may want to wrestle Hristov. >Hristov tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Mattherson defended it well. >Mattherson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hristov. >Mattherson grabs Hristov and pulls him into a grapple. >Mattherson is trying to muscle Hristov up against the cage. >Mattherson manages it, and controls Hristov up against the cage. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Hristov struggles back against Mattherson, not allowing him to control the grappling. >Mattherson suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on him, and he gets pulled down to the ground in it! >Mattherson pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly. >Mattherson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Looking to catch his breath, Mattherson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Mattherson tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Hristov doesn't allow it. >Hristov tries to ensnare Mattherson in a triangle. >Mattherson blocks the attempt. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That round goes to Mattherson, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Mattherson to fire back with a nice jab. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Hristov. >Mattherson sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Hristov doesn't get the takedown, Mattherson avoided it. >Moving in closer, Hristov looks like he may want to wrestle Mattherson. >Not wanting to grapple, Mattherson uses strikes to keep Hristov at a distance. >Felix Mattherson Jr is breathing very hard. >A flicked jab from Hristov only finds gloves. >The fight slows as Mattherson sits back and allows Hristov to circle. >We move into the second half of this round. >Hristov throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hristov can't get the takedown, Mattherson defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Mattherson looks to get some strikes in, but Hristov seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. >Hristov looks to take Mattherson down by setting up a judo throw. >He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Mattherson to the mat where he pulls half guard! >Filip Hristov is breathing very hard. >Hristov is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Mattherson tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Hristov. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Hristov attempts to kimura Mattherson from the top of half guard. >Mattherson defends himself well and is in no danger. >Felix Mattherson Jr looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Mattherson tries to sweep Hristov but can't do it. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >Incredibly close round, but Mattherson came out just ahead on my score card. >The official scores are being reported now. >All three judges have given 29-28. >Felix Mattherson Jr wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr defeats Filip Hristov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/kojuroijichibellator4_zps96045a6a.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/eliharrisbellator4_zps594fd9ac.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Harris steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Harris avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Harris moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Ijichi counters a left jab by using a series of quick jabs. >Harris avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a stinging left jab. >Moving forward, Harris counters a left jab with a jab. >Harris steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ijichi throws a left jab but Harris avoids it. >Harris steps back to avoid a left jab. >Harris chooses to shoot in on Ijichi. >Ijichi tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Ijichi avoided Harris. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Harris scores with a solid left jab. >Ijichi circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Harris quickly steps in closer to attack Ijichi. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. >That was a very close round, but I think Harris just about edged it.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Harris slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a left. >Harris throws a left jab but Ijichi avoids it. >Harris avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Ijichi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Harris. >Ijichi is now standing in the pocket. >Harris slips past a superman punch and fires back with a solid right hook to the body. >Good head movement allows Harris to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a crisp left hook to the body. >A right cross misses, giving Harris the perfect angle to counter-strike with a series of quick jabs. >Kojuro Ijichi is breathing very hard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ijichi gets caught with a stiff jab. >Good head movement allows Harris to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a thudding right hook to the body. >Harris hits a left hand from inside the pocket. >Harris dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a solid punch. >From the pocket, Harris catches Ijichi with a crisp jab. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Harris uses a right hand to sting Ijichi. >Harris dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a flurry of quick punches to sting Ijichi. >From the looks of things, I don't think Kojuro Ijichi has much energy left. >From the pocket, Harris hits a right hand. >The time runs out on round two. >That was a 10-8 to Harris on my card, Ijichi was well behind.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Ijichi avoids a jab. >Harris avoids a jab. >Harris comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ijichi. >He pulls Ijichi into a grapple. >Harris has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Ijichi down. >A sweep of the legs is successful, Ijichi has to pull guard. >Harris begins trying to pass the guard. >He passes to side control. >Harris pounds away on Ijichi, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! >With Ijichi taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >By TKO, the winner is Eli Harris! Official Result: Eli 'The Farm Boy' Harris defeats Kojuro Ijichi (TKO (Strikes) in 2:03 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/cooperrichardsonbellator4_zps4bcd7771.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/louisdelatorrebellator4_zps6abc4abb.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Richardson steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Richardson steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Richardson slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >De La Torre counters a left jab with a right jab to the cheek. >Richardson steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >We move into the second half of this round. >De La Torre moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of small strikes. >De La Torre tries for a right jab but Richardson moves out of range. >De La Torre moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of quick punches. >Richardson slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Richardson avoids a jab. >De La Torre throws a right jab but Richardson avoids it. >De La Torre throws a right jab but Richardson avoids it. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of De La Torre.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Richardson swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >De La Torre counters a left jab with a flurry of small strikes. >Richardson counters a right jab by using a crisp left hand punch. >Richardson waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a crisp jab. >Richardson gets De La Torre with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Richardson settle, De La Torre moves in closer. >Richardson steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Stepping in, De La Torre hits Richardson with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >A straight left fails to land and De La Torre is able to fire back with a clean right. >Richardson slips past a right jab and fires back with a crisp left hand punch. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >De La Torre fakes coming in for a takedown, but Richardson doesn't buy it. >De La Torre avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of big left hands! >Richardson steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs! >De La Torre throws a vicious left uppercut to try and finish Richardson, but he is just able to avoid it. >The time runs out on round two. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to De La Torre.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >A straight left fails to land and De La Torre is able to fire back with a left handed bomb that knocks Richardson clean out! >Louis De La Torre takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Louis De La Torre defeats 'Super' Cooper Richardson (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:29 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/evangardnerbellator4_zps21cafef7.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/juandecastrobellator4_zps8ff0cea9.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Gardner avoids a jab. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing de Castro to hit back with a right body kick. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >de Castro feints an attack, keeping Gardner on his toes. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing de Castro to hit back with a left jab to the cheek. >Gardner doesn't get drawn in as de Castro feints a kick. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gardner is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to de Castro. >de Castro keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Gardner chooses to shoot in on de Castro. >de Castro tries to avoid Gardner. >The takedown doesn't work, de Castro saw it coming and got out of range. >Gardner is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Gardner is in the pocket, ready to attack de Castro. >Moving in closer, Gardner looks like he may want to wrestle de Castro. >de Castro ends up grappling for supremacy with Gardner. >Gardner is trying to muscle de Castro up against the cage. >Gardner does it, de Castro is stuck with his back to the cage. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Gardner has worked in the underhooks and looks to take de Castro down. >The takedown doesn't work, de Castro blocked it and then turns it so that Gardner is the one against the cage. >de Castro steps back to achieve some separation from Gardner and gets ready to strike. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Gardner to counter with a crisp left. >A left jab misses, giving de Castro the chance to hit back with a left jab to the cheek. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of de Castro.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told de Castro to try and use counter striking in this round. >de Castro throws a left jab but Gardner avoids it. >A straight left fails to land and de Castro is able to fire back with a kick to the body. >de Castro avoids a flurry of punches and hits a solid left jab. >de Castro fakes a lunge. >Gardner presses in closer to attack. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Gardner to counter with a right hook to the body. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Using good head movement, de Castro slips past a punch and hits a solid left jab. >de Castro tries for a left jab but Gardner uses head movement to avoid it. >Gardner checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a solid left jab. >Gardner dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, de Castro counters with a jab. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, de Castro counters with a crisp left jab. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >de Castro dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab. >Gardner uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Stepping back, de Castro creates a bit of distance. >Gardner counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, and gets it! de Castro pulls guard. >Gardner lies on top of de Castro, basically smothering him. >The time runs out on round two. >I have to give that round to de Castro, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing de Castro to fire back with a solid left jab. >Gardner chooses to shoot in on de Castro. >de Castro tries to avoid Gardner. >Gardner doesn't get the takedown, de Castro avoided it. >Gardner throws a looping punch, but de Castro avoids it. >de Castro seems to be waiting for Gardner to make a move. >de Castro feints throwing a jab. >Gardner comes in closer, looking to wrestle with de Castro. >de Castro finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With underhooks giving him solid control over de Castro, Gardner looks for a takedown. >A sweep of the legs is successful, de Castro has to pull guard. >Gardner begins trying to pass the guard. >He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Gardner punches down at de Castro, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gardner tries to lock de Castro into an arm triangle. >de Castro blocks it. >de Castro tries to move to guard, but Gardner doesn't allow it. >Gardner attempts to trap de Castro in a crucifix. >de Castro struggles, but eventually has both arms trapped via a crucifix. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That round goes to Gardner, 10-9 on my card. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >All three judges give a score of 29-28. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Juan de Castro! Official Result: Juan de Castro defeats Evan 'G-Man' Gardner (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/nikminearbellator4_zpsf3dfc667.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/delroyrhodesbellator4_zps3cbe0e9f.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Minear steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab. >Minear throws a left jab but Rhodes avoids it. >Minear chooses to shoot in on Rhodes. >Rhodes sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Rhodes avoids the takedown attempt. >Rhodes drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Minear in with a feint. >Rhodes catches Minear with a kick to the inside of the thigh. >Rhodes throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Minear comes in closer to press the issue. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Minear shoots in for a takedown. >Rhodes counters with a right hand that catches Minear flush...and he goes down! >Rhodes senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >Rhodes pounds away, Minear is barely able to offer any defence at all! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Delroy Rhodes takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'The Fight Night Delight' Delroy Rhodes defeats Nik 'The Minotaur' Minear (TKO (Strikes) in 3:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on East Coast Today in the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/lloydmcallisterbellator4_zps0e4ac129.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/markoprochazkabellator4_zpsaef90410.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Procházka counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp jab. >Procházka avoids a flurry of punches. >Procházka comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >McAllister tries to avoid Procházka. >McAllister avoids the takedown attempt. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Showing good head movement, Procházka slips past a flurry of strikes. >McAllister circles away, creating some distance between them. >Procházka chooses to shoot in on McAllister. >McAllister tries to avoid Procházka. >Procházka doesn't get the takedown, McAllister avoided it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >McAllister is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Procházka looks happy to engage McAllister in the pocket. >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Procházka, who covered up well. >Procházka covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Procházka comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McAllister. >McAllister is pulled into a grapple. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Getting underhooks, Procházka looks for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, McAllister is left on his back and has to pull guard. >Procházka attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Procházka gets past, but McAllister stops him at half guard. >The time runs out on round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Procházka.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Between rounds, his corner told McAllister to use his movement more in this round. >Procházka avoids a jab. >Procházka avoids a flurry of punches. >Procházka slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice jab. >McAllister throws a barrage of big right hands but Procházka moves out of range. >Advancing, Procházka counters a left jab by using a jab. >Procházka catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, down goes McAllister! He pulls guard though. >We move into the second half of this round. >Procházka is trying to pass guard. >Procházka gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Procházka tries to ensnare McAllister in a kimura. >McAllister gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission, is 'The Man Of Steel' Marko Procházka! Official Result: 'The Man Of Steel' Marko Procházka defeats Lloyd 'The K.O. Kid' McAllister (Submission (Kimura) in 3:45 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/geoffcahillbellator4_zps9bc45127.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/datukongkatingbellator4_zps151e5339.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Datuk is trying to muscle Cahill up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Cahill pinned to the cage. >With the cage trapping Cahill, Datuk looks to try and take him down. >Datuk has the takedown, using the fact that Cahill was pressed against the cage to his advantage. >Cahill is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Datuk holding him down. >Datuk tries to improve his position. >He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Cahill! >Datuk pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Cahill covers up well. >Datuk controls Cahill, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. >Datuk unloads with some big punches, but Cahill deals with them comfortably. >Cahill tries to move Datuk enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Datuk tries to pound on Cahill, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Datuk maintains control, despite Cahill trying to wriggle free. >Datuk pounds away from the mount, but Cahill covers up and defends them well. >Cahill tries to roll Datuk, but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Datuk tries to set up Cahill for an armbar. >Cahill pulls his arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Datuk. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cahill relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. >Cahill is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Cahill moves into the pocket. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Cahill hits a nice left. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Datuk.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Cahill slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Cahill throws a feint. >Datuk steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Cahill is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Datuk lets Cahill get closer. >Datuk covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. >Stepping back, Cahill creates a bit of distance. >Cahill comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >A big right misses, giving Datuk the chance to counter with a stinging jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Datuk uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a stinging jab. >Datuk uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a clean left jab. >Using good head movement, Datuk slips past a punch and hits a crisp left jab. >Datuk dodges a jab, and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >Datuk uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a crisp left. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Datuk took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Cahill throws a barrage of big right hands but Datuk moves out of range. >Cahill throws a barrage of big right hands but Datuk moves out of range. >Datuk slips out of the way of a jab. >Datuk uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Cahill to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, Cahill pulls guard. >Time slips away as Datuk successfully keeps Cahill stuck against the ground. >Datuk is trying to pass guard. >Datuk gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Datuk tries to ensnare Cahill in a kimura. >Datuk gets a kimura fully applied! >No! Cahill manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Datuk blocks Cahill as he tries a transition to guard. >Stuck under side control, Cahill takes a knee to the ribs. >Datuk starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >He easily gets the mount. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Datuk tries to lock Cahill in an americana. >Cahill blocks it. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Datuk. >The official scores are being reported now. >All three judges give a score of 30-27. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Datuk Ong Ka Ting! Official Result: 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting defeats Geoff 'Die Hard' Cahill (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/bokkaiiidabellator4_zps37fd10cb.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/philballbellator4_zps501ab997.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Ball avoids a quick jab and hits a sharp body kick. >Iida avoids a flurry of punches. >Iida chooses to shoot in on Ball. >Ball tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Ball is on his back and pulls guard. >Ball is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Iida off of him. >Iida lies on top of Ball, basically smothering him. >The clock runs down as Ball is being smothered against the ground by Iida. >Iida begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Ball takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >Iida fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Ball tries to move to guard, but Iida doesn't allow it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Iida attempts to roll Ball slightly and take his back. >He takes the back! >Iida increases his control by getting both hooks in. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Iida.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Advancing, Ball counters a left jab by using a clean left. >Iida avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Ball throws a barrage of big right hands but Iida moves out of range. >Iida slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >Moving forward, Ball counters a left jab with a crisp jab. >Ball tries for a left jab but Iida moves out of range. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Iida to fire back with a nice left hand. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Iida avoids a flurry of punches. >Iida steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Ball presses in closer to attack. >Iida moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Ball tries for a leg kick but Iida moves out of range. >There's a takedown attempt from Iida. >Ball sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Ball avoids the takedown attempt. >Round two ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ball.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Iida covers up to withstand a couple of big right hands. >Ball uses a nice left jab from the pocket. >A low kick is checked by Iida. >Phil Ball is breathing very hard. >From the pocket, Iida shoots in for a double leg. >Iida goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Ball pulling guard. >Iida lies on top of Ball, basically smothering him. >The clock runs down as Ball is being smothered against the ground by Iida. >Iida is trying to pass guard. >Ball finds his opponent too skilled, and Iida passes guard into side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Iida tries to lock Ball in an armbar. >Iida gets an armbar fully applied! >Iida loses the hold! Somehow Ball got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. >Iida blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Ball takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >Iida tries to lock Ball into an armbar. >Ball gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >Bokkai Iida takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Bokkai 'Thunder' Iida defeats 'All Business' Phil Ball (Submission (Armbar) in 4:17 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/callumhensonbellator4_zps39b7cbf1.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/joehinchcliffebellator4_zps9a8015d9.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Hinchcliffe steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >A left jab misses, Hinchcliffe counters with a great right hand, Henson took it full in the face and is knocked down! >Hinchcliffe moves in quickly, kneeling beside Henson and starting to hammer down with punches! >Hinchcliffe fires away with punches, Henson is getting pounded. >Henson is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Henson was intelligently defending himself! >Joe Hinchcliffe takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Joe 'The Hitman' Hinchcliffe defeats 'Blazin'' Callum Henson (TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/resultsbellator4prelims_zps8a9f9918.png http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/resultsbellator4main_zps1e612203.png Attendance: 1,076 Ticket Sales: $53,800 TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 144,060 TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 86,436 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Bussho Maruyama vs. Vjekoslav Sarich KO of the Night: Diego Arteta Submission of the Night: Marko Prochazka <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Brackets</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/welterweightchampionshiptournamentsemi-finals_zpsbe4629ea.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/welterweight1Contendersemi-Finals_zpsf84fcb38.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%204/welterweightqualificationsemi-finals_zpsa424a640.jpg</div> Press Conference - Cooper Richardson has sustained an elbow injury and will miss a couple of months! - The televised card for Bellator 7 was announced, and will feature all four Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, Alyssa Taylor vs. Kimie Igarashi, Serena Hill vs. Shannon Palmer, Ruth Becker vs. Akemi Satou, and Trish Biel vs. Kochiyo Chikamatsu! - For the first time in Bellator history there are no injuries or medical suspensions related to the tournaments, all fighters will go through to the next round! Predictions None

CageRage · March 18, 2013

News -- January/February 1998

Bellator Talent Movement

Hired Entire Roster (No new hires since the start)

Bellator Popularity

95.1% in USA (High Level Regional) #3 Company Rankings

94.4% in Canada (High Level Regional)

10% Everywhere Else (Low Level Regional)

Bellator Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Sarah Vaughan (XCC)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Karen Curtis, WEFF)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (#15)

Kimie Igarashi (#19)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Sarah Vaughan, XCC)

Eiko Shiokawa (#7, #11 P4P)

Stella Massey (#8, #12 P4P)

Umeka Fujiwara (#18)

Tiiu Kass (#20)

Mens P4P #1: Hassan Fezzik (ALPHA-1)

Featherweight (#1 Li-Kong Ho, KDM FC)

None

Lightweight (#1 Sukarno, KDM FC)

None

Welterweight (#1 Julio Regueiro, GAMMA)

None

Middleweight (#1 Dexter Darling, GAMMA)

Tora Mizwar (#19)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Tadamasa Yamada, ALPHA-1)

None

Heavyweight (#1 Hassan Fezzik, ALPHA-1)

Norman Pike (#19)

Christopher Sharp (#20)

Khru Duangjan (#21)

Other Promotions Shows

XCC: Maclean vs. Vaughn (Saturday, Week 4, January 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Sarah Vaughan vs. Hester Maclean

KO of the Night: Daniela Sadorra

Submission of the Night: Sarah Vaughan

SIGMA: Kanchelskis vs. Amaro (Monday, Week 1, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Manish Khan vs. Marco Bernacci

KO of the Night: Manish Khan

ALPHA-1: Endo vs. Roby (Saturday, Week 2, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Jungo Futagawa vs. Keita Oshima

KO of the Night: Jungo Futagawa

Submission of the Night: Robun Yamazaki

WEFF 4: Croft vs. Wood (Saturday, Week 2, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Vicki Summers vs. Rhonda Britton

KO of the Night: Haley Croft

Submission of the Night: Vicki Summers

BCF: Keane vs. O'Breen (Saturday, Week 2, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Vikram Sithalyan vs. Buzzy Tuttle

KO of the Night: Seth O'Breen

Submission of the Night: Rob Baines

GAMMA 22: Dean vs. Darling (Sunday, Week 2, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Dexter Darling vs. Matthew Dean

KO of the Night: Dexter Darling

Submission of the Night: John Rivero

KDM FC 4: Sukarno vs. Atep (Monday, Week 3, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Bhumibol Ektawatkul vs. Taufik Wijaya

KO of the Night: Sukarno

Submission of the Night: Bhumibol Ektawatkul

FLB 7: Stormy Weather (Tuesday, Week 3, February 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Oscarino Baptista vs. Elgar

KO of the Night: Zaco

Note: My show "Bellator" has been moved to the Graveyard shift, and reduced to three fights, so if you start seeing a few three fight main cards, that's why! The other two shows contracts still run for a while, but if I don't pass to National by then, I assume a similar fate awaits.

CageRage · March 18, 2013

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Veteran Greg Atteveld, and Japanese Import Tora Mizwar Among Those In Hunt For Bellator Middleweight Gold!

Thursday, Week 1, March 1998 in New Jeresey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Keith Plaice (12-4) vs. Alex Cole (7-0)

Keith Plaice is a tall Middleweight who likes to use his reach to his advantage, he is a decent Muay Thai fighter, and thanks to his height he is good at delivering devastating knee strikes from the clinch! Alex Cole is a versatile fighter, he can strike, but has no power behind his strikes, his main threat is his wrestling and ground game, where he can submit or use ground and pound as he chooses!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Greg Atteveld (37-14) vs. Ethan Sutton (4-0)

The leader of Team Desire, Greg Atteveld was one of the very first to bring Jiu Jitsu into the public eye in North America, he is a smart fighter, who loves to work on the ground, and has a good submission game, is especially dangerous off his back! The Rookie of the Year in 1997, Ethan Sutton is primarily a wrestler with good clinch work, and takedowns, he also has a decent boxing game at his disposal, though with little power he is unlikely to score knockouts!

UNDERCARD

Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Tora Mizwar (19-6) vs. Carl Ratcliffe (16-4)

Tora Mizwar is known for his brute force approach to MMA, he has heavy hands, with decent punches on the feet, but is more well known for using his excellent wrestling to score takedowns, and raining down devastating ground and pound! Carl Ratcliffe is a Muay Thai fighter, who has the skills to stand and trade with anyone in the cage, but is let down by his shoddy ground game!

Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Chaz Babish (7-2) vs. Leonardo da Costa (12-6)

Chaz Babish is a wrestler, who likes to grind out victories with smothering control from the clinch, or on the ground, he is also a decent boxer, which helps him mix things up! Leonardo da Costa is a black belt, and respected teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and his ground game is world class all the way, but he can't stick to a plan, and tends to get into wild brawls instead of being patient on the ground!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Hunter Scribbins (2-0) vs. Dwayne Alleyne (4-0)

Hunter Scibbins is a wrestler who has excellent takedowns which are hard to avoid, his striking is adequate, but his main weapon is his great guillotine choke! Dwayne Alleyne is a powerful wrestler, who likes to work from the clinch with his dirty boxing, he has cardio for days, and is looking to inflict punishment on his opponents all night long!

Middleweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Kadonomaro Deguchi (2-0) vs. Drew Jenks (5-1)

Kadonomaro Deguchi may be the best amateur wrestler Japan has every known, and those skills are what he brings to the cage, with excellent takedowns, once he gets you to the ground, your not getting up with his combination of stifling top control, and excellent scrambling! Drew Jenks is a former amateur wrestler, who loves to take his opponents down, and work them over on the ground, however, since he has no stand up game, he will struggle with anyone who has answers for his takedowns!

Middleweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Ramon da Silva Ramos (3-0) vs. Carson Neuwirth (14-10)

Ramon da Silva Ramos is one of the hottest prospects out of Brazil, a kickboxer, he is a devastating striker, with a lethal head kick in his arsenal, he is hard to take down, even harder to submit, however, his grappling is mediocre, and he can be shut down by top level wrestlers! Carson Neuwirth is a former amateur boxer, who loves throwing his fists around, but the rest of his MMA game is pretty limited!

Middleweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Tetsuji Myogin (4-0) vs. Ukyo Narita (16-8)

Tetsuji Myojin is definately one for the future, but right now, while he is well rounded, having a competent grasp of all aspects of MMA, he doesn't have anything he's really great at! Ukyo Narita is a kickboxer with a lot of heart, known for his striking power and great chin, he has no recourse on the ground however, and will struggle badly if put on his back!

Middleweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Isaiah Monroe (3-0) vs. Esteban Vega (2-0)

Isaih Monroe was a stand-out wrestler in college, and has excellent takedowns, and competent grappling, add to that the power in his hands, and he has all the tools to be an excellent MMA fighter! Esteban Vega is also a well rounded fighter, who could be very good down the road, he has excellent boxing, and comes from a strong wrestling background, he has also developed good defense off his back!

Middleweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Stephan de Winter (2-0) vs. Kramer Mayweather (1-0)

Stephan de Winter is a dangerous striker, whose one of the best counter fighters around, he also is hard to take down due to his wrestling skills, so his fights tend to stay on the feet where he likes them! Kramer Mayweather is an excellent kickboxer, who deals out serious damage with both his hands and feet, he also has great takedown defense so the fight stays on the feet where he wants it!

Middleweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Heath Kaladaris (1-0) vs. Matsuta Satou (16-8)

Heath Kaladaris came to MMA from kickboxing, and is an excellent striker, however, he has cross trained in several other martial arts, giving himself an enviable base of skills, including a decent ground game that many kickboxers lack! Matsuta Satou is a veteran from a kickboxing background, like many kickboxing converts to MMA, he is one dimensional having no training on the ground!

Middleweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Bill Brown (1-0) vs. Artak Gevor (3-0)

Bill Brown could be the best pure athlete in MMA, and on top of that is a good wrestler, who can get his opponent down, and end their night equally well with either submissions or ground and pound! Artak Gevor is a solid wrestler, with the ability to control opponents and punish them either in the clinch or on the ground, he also has power in his hands!

Middleweight Alternate Bout: Tuck Durdell (1-0) vs. Frederico Vergara (1-0)

Tuck Durdell is considered one for the future, he is a decent wrestler, with good takedowns, and a decent ground game, capable of delivering ground and pound! Frederico Vergara is a promising young fighter, he is from a boxing background, with good hands, but has dabbled in other martial arts and is well rounded!

Middleweight Alternate Bout: Atsutane Akera (1-0) vs. Gavin Marshall (1-0)

Atsutane Akera is one of the bright talents out of Japan, while he can strike a little bit, his real danger is on the ground, as a jiu jitsu specialist he is very dangerous on the ground, and off his back, with submissions to spare! Gavin Marshall is already being called a future champion, and his mix of excellent amateur wrestling pedigree, with heavy hands could see him fulfill that potential!

Middleweight Alternate Bout: Chaim Alexievich (1-0) vs. Mily Golovanov (2-0)

A wrestler from Belarus, Chaim Alexievich likes to grind out results with smothering control either in the clinch or on the ground, where he can beat them up with either dirty boxing, or ground and pound! Mily Golovanov is a strong wrestler with excellent takedowns, he loves to smother opponents to win his fights, he is tough to submit, and has an underrated ground game, with some decent submissions of his own!

Middleweight Alternate Bout: Reed Howlett (1-0) vs. Snuffy Fontana (1-0)

Reed Howlett is an elusive fighter, with good head movement, and footwork, making him a hard target to hit, he is a quality counter-puncher, but lacks the power to threaten opponents with finishes! Snuffy Fontana is an all-rounder, with abilities to strike, grapple, and use submissions, with some work he could be a big name one day!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Keith Plaice (185) vs. Alex Cole (185)

Greg Atteveld (185) vs. Ethan Sutton (185)

Tora Mizwar (185) vs. Carl Ratcliffe (185)

Chaz Babish (185) vs. Leonardo da Costa (185)

Hunter Scribbins (185) vs. Dwayne Alleyne (185)

Kadonomaro Deguchi (185) vs. Drew Jenks (185)

Ramon da Silva Ramos (185) vs. Carson Neuwirth (185)

Tetsuji Myojin (185) vs. Ukyo Narita (185)

Isaiah Monroe (185) vs. Esteban Vega (185)

Stephan de Winter (185) vs. Kramer Mayweather (185)

Heath Kaladaris (185) vs. Matsuta Satou (185)

Bill Brown (185) vs. Artak Gevor (185)

Tuck Durdell (185) vs. Frederico Vergara (185)

Atsutane Akera (185) vs. Gavin Marshall (185)

Chaim Alexievich (185) vs. Mily Golovanov (185)

Reed Howlett (185) vs. Snuffy Fontana (185)

Bellator 5 Full Fight Card

Main Card

MW Title QF: Keith Plaice vs. Alex Cole

MW Title QF: Greg Atteveld vs. Ethan Sutton

MW Title QF: Tora Mizwar vs. Carl Ratcliffe

MW Title QF: Chaz Babish vs. Leonardo da Costa

Preliminary Card

MW #1 Con QF: Hunter Scribbins vs. Dwayne Alleyne

MW #1 Con QF: Kadonomaro Deguchi vs. Drew Jenks

MW #1 Con QF: Ramon da Silva Ramos vs. Carson Neuwirth

MW #1 Con QF: Tetsuji Myojin vs. Ukyo Narita

MW Qualify QF: Isaiah Monroe vs. Esteban Vega

MW Qualify QF: Stephan de Winter vs. Kramer Mayweather

MW Qualify QF: Heath Kaladaris vs. Matsuta Satou

MW Qualify QF: Bill Brown vs. Artak Gevor

MW Alternate: Tuck Durdell vs. Frederico Vergara

MW Alternate: Atsutane Akera vs. Gavin Marshall

MW Alternate: Chaim Alexievich vs. Mily Golovanov

MW Alternate: Reed Howlett vs. Snuffy Fontana

CageRage · March 19, 2013

<div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/Bellator5_zps5951f85d.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center">Thursday, Week 1, March 1998</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live on Bellator.com</div> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/reedhowlettbellator5_zps3e1a171e.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/snuffyfontanabellator5_zpse984f83b.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Howlett darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Fontana covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. >Howlett feints an attack, keeping Fontana on his toes. >Howlett sees a body kick coming and hits a barrage of big right hands, forcing Fontana back! >Howlett throws a left jab but Fontana uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Howlett dodges a jab, and fires back with a punch. >Howlett throws a left jab but Fontana uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Howlett steps back and creates some space. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Howlett avoids a kick to the leg and hits a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Fontana looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Howlett finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Fontana has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Howlett to the ground. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Howlett pulls half guard. >Fontana tries to ensnare Howlett in an arm triangle. >Howlett doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Howlett took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Fontana slips out of the way of a jab. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Fontana just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a stinging leg kick. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Fontana chooses to shoot in on Howlett. >Fontana gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Fontana avoids a nice combination and hits a right body kick. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Howlett circles as he plans his next move. >Fontana quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Fontana shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Standing in the pocket, Fontana chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Howlett. >Fontana gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Howlett, 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Fontana tries for a left jab but Howlett moves out of range. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Howlett, Fontana looks for a takedown. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Howlett pulls guard. >Fontana pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Howlett is comfortable holding guard. >Howlett works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >There wasn't enough separation though, Fontana is able to catch him and secure side control. >Looking to catch his breath, Fontana is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Fontana tries to lock Howlett into an arm triangle. >Howlett stops Fontana from applying it. >Howlett tries to move to guard, but Fontana doesn't allow it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Fontana is trying to move from side control to mount. >Advancing his position, he gets mount. >Fontana starts hammering away at Howlett with punches. >Howlett is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Fontana! >The referee has seen enough, he pulls Fontana off! >Snuffy Fontana takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Snuffy Fontana defeats Reed 'Night Crawler' Howlett (TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/chaimalexievichbellator5_zpsd1ce2111.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/milygolovanovbellator5_zpse42358b0.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Golovanov tries to wrestle Alexievich backward and up against the cage. >Golovanov manages it, and controls Alexievich up against the cage. >With Alexievich stuck against the cage, Golovanov gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Golovanov doesn't get the takedown, Alexievich instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Alexievich attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Golovanov is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. >Alexievich suddenly finds a standing guillotine choke slapped on him! >Alexievich can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Mily Golovanov! Official Result: Mily Golovanov defeats Chaim Alexievich (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center"><div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div></div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/atsutaneakerabellator5_zps4f1c951f.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/gavinmarshallbellator5_zps67821762.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Akera steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Marshall throws a left jab but Akera avoids it. >Akera slips out of the way of a jab. >Marshall bobs and weaves, trying to get Akera to commit. >Marshall feints going high, but Akera doesn't buy it. >Marshall throws out a quick left jab. >Akera quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Akera comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Marshall tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Marshall saw it coming and got out of range. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >A wayward low right kick allows Marshall to hit a stinging left jab. >Akera narrowly misses Marshall with a right uppercut. >It seems that Marshall is happy to let Akera circle for the moment. >Marshall sneaks a glance at his corner. >Akera comes in closer to press the issue. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Akera throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Marshall. >Marshall tries to step away from the takedown. >Akera doesn't get the takedown, Marshall avoided it. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. >I think Marshall took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Marshall is looking to hit and run in this round. >Akera steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Marshall tries for a left jab but Akera moves out of range. >Akera steps back to avoid a left jab. >Akera keeps his cool as Marshall throws a feint to the left. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Akera shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Marshall tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >Akera gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it. >Akera tries to pass the guard. >Marshall is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Akera firmly in guard. >Akera blocks Marshall as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Akera smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. >Akera looks to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Akera gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Marshall, who is on his back. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >In comes Akera looking to get some form of ground control. >Marshall is unable to prevent Akera from getting side control. >Akera tries to lock Marshall in an americana. >Marshall stops Akera from applying it. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Akera.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Advancing, Marshall counters a left jab by using a left jab to the cheek. >Advancing, Marshall counters a left jab by using a straight left. >Akera throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Marshall. >Marshall tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Marshall is left on his back pulling guard. >Akera begins trying to pass the guard. >Marshall is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Akera firmly in guard. >Using his leg strength to push Akera back a bit, Marshall looks to scramble for position. >There wasn't enough separation though, Akera is able to catch him and secure side control. >Akera attempts to roll Marshall slightly and take his back. >He does it, getting behind Marshall. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Akera tries to hook Marshall in a rear naked choke. >Marshall rolls to face up, and then manages to spin over so that he is in guard. >That was quite sloppy by Akera, he definitely should have gotten hooks in before attempting that choke. >Marshall is trying to pass guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Akera tries to ensnare Marshall in a triangle. >Marshall doesn't let Akera get it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Marshall starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Akera tries to sweep Marshall but doesn't get anywhere. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I think Akera took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given 29-28. >Atsutane Akera wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera defeats Gavin 'The Lawman' Marshall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/tuckdurdellbellator5_zpsd4036ac6.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/fredericovergarabellator5_zpsf1ec3025.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Durdell grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, down goes Vergara! He pulls guard though. >Durdell begins trying to pass the guard. >Vergara can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. >Durdell pounds away from half guard, but Vergara isn't troubled by the strikes. >Durdell blocks Vergara as he tries a sweep from half guard. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Durdell attempts an arm triangle. >Vergara stops Durdell from applying it. >Durdell blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. >Durdell attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Vergara tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Durdell. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Durdell attempts to pass half guard. >Vergara comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Durdell in half guard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Durdell.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Vergara has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Durdell in this round. >Durdell gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >Vergara feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Durdell steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Durdell avoids a tight combination. >Durdell tries for a left jab but Vergara moves out of range. >Durdell steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Vergara hits a nice combination. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Vergara avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp right hand punch. >Durdell moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Durdell an opening to score with a clean jab. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Vergara looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Durdell. >Durdell drops down and catches the advancing Vergara by surprise with a single leg takedown. >Durdell attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >The time runs out on round two. >Incredibly close round, but Vergara came out just ahead on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Durdell covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. >Durdell looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Durdell walks into a big right jab, landing right on the cheek. >Moving in closer, Vergara looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Durdell catches the advancing Vergara by surprise with a takedown. >Durdell begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Durdell begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Durdell isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Vergara. >Vergara tries to sweep Durdell but doesn't get anywhere. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Durdell attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Vergara comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Durdell in half guard. >Durdell blocks an attempted sweep. >Frederico Vergara doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Durdell. >Here come the official scores. >All three judges give a score of 29-28. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Tuck 'The Everlasting' Durdell! Official Result: Tuck 'The Everlasting' Durdell defeats Frederico Vergara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/billbrownbellator5_zps2f9b2d33.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/artakgevorbellator5_zpsec5d11ad.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Brown avoids a jab. >Brown scores with a solid left jab. >Gevor tries for a left jab but Brown moves out of range. >Brown looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Gevor now has Brown standing in the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from Brown, from the pocket. >The takedown doesn't work, Gevor stuffed it. >Gevor throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Brown doesn't let Gevor settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >We move into the second half of this round. >Brown hits a left jab. >Brown waits for a flurry of wild swings to stop, then hits a nice jab. >Brown uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Gevor to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Gevor tries to step away from the takedown. >Brown can't get the takedown, Gevor was too quick to back away. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Gevor feints stepping in. >Brown comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Backing off, Gevor makes sure to keep out of range. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That round goes to Brown, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Brown avoids a couple of wild punches. >Brown avoids a jab. >Brown scores with a solid left jab. >That shot looks to have broken his nose quite badly. >That's going to cause Gevor some major problems with his breathing. >Gevor circles around Brown. >Not letting Gevor settle, Brown moves in closer. >Brown comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Brown is now standing in the pocket. >Moving in closer, Brown looks like he may want to wrestle Gevor. >Brown grabs Gevor and pulls him into a grapple. >Getting underhooks, Brown looks for a takedown. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Gevor pulls half guard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Brown reaches over and tries to lock Gevor in an americana. >The americana is fully applied, Gevor has no option but to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Bill Brown! Official Result: Bill 'The Marine' Brown defeats Artak Gevor (Submission (Americana) in 2:53 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/heathkaladarisbellator5_zps059ea7a8.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/matsutasatoubellator5_zps116afd98.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A feint sets Kaladaris up for an inside leg kick, but Satou evades it. >Satou avoids a jab. >Kaladaris uses a smart combination to get Satou to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Satou first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Kaladaris the the floor! Kaladaris has to pull half guard. >Satou stands up out of half guard and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. >A straight left from Satou fails to land. >Not letting Satou settle, Kaladaris moves in closer. >Moving in closer, Kaladaris looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Satou keeps himself moving out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Satou throws a looping punch, but Kaladaris avoids it. >Kaladaris quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Kaladaris looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Kaladaris cannot get close enough to the elusive Satou to grapple. >Kaladaris goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Satou to cover up, then shoots in. >Satou tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >Satou cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Kaladaris in half guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Kaladaris looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Kaladaris gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. >Kaladaris tries to get into the mount position. >He easily gets the mount. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That round goes to Kaladaris, 10-9 on my card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Satou throws a feint. >A feint sets Kaladaris up for an inside leg kick, but Satou evades it. >Kaladaris isn't drawn in by Satou feinting to his left. >Kaladaris doesn't get drawn in as Satou feints a kick. >Moving in closer, Kaladaris looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Satou keeps himself moving out of range. >Satou throws a looping punch, but Kaladaris avoids it. >Kaladaris steps in to put some pressure on. >Kaladaris looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Kaladaris cannot get close enough to the elusive Satou. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Satou steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting Satou settle, Kaladaris moves in closer. >Kaladaris is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Satou makes sure to keep out of range. >Satou feints to the right, trying to draw Kaladaris into throwing a strike. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Kaladaris throws out a quick left jab. >Not letting up, Satou quickly steps in closer to attack Kaladaris. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kaladaris.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Kaladaris tries for a right body kick but Satou moves out of range. >Satou swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >There's a takedown attempt from Kaladaris. >Satou tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >The takedown is completed, Kaladaris came in hard and fast and was too much for Satou. >Satou winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Kaladaris pressing onto him. >Kaladaris tries to improve his position. >Kaladaris shows his ground skills and gets to side control. >In side control, Kaladaris begins working to get a mount. >Satou doesn't let Kaladaris get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Kaladaris blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kaladaris attempts an americana. >Kaladaris gets the americana fully applied and Satou has to tap out! >Heath Kaladaris takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Total Package' Heath Kaladaris defeats Matsuta Satou (Submission (Americana) in 3:15 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/stephandewinterbellator5_zps973c3822.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/kramermayweatherbellator5_zps9267ed31.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >A left hand misses, allowing Mayweather to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >de Winter avoids a jab and scores with a tasty jab - right cross combination. >de Winter counters a left jab by hitting a nice three-punch combination. >Mayweather counters a tight combination by hitting a barrage of hard punches! >Using head movement, de Winter slips past a left jab and counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Slipping past a left jab, de Winter hits a solid punch. >A left jab misses the mark and allows de Winter to counter with a straight right that puts Mayweather down on his back! >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >de Winter moves in quickly, kneeling beside Mayweather and starting to hammer down with punches! >de Winter fires away, but Mayweather survives and eventually pulls him down into side control. >de Winter unloads with some big right hands, but Mayweather deals with them comfortably. >Mayweather gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet. >Mayweather circles as he plans his next move. >de Winter steps in closer to force the issue. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Mayweather counters a wild spinning back fist with a right body kick. >de Winter counters an errant left jab with a left jab to the cheek. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think de Winter took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Mayweather steps back to avoid a left jab. >de Winter avoids a barrage of punches and hits a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >A body kick misses, giving de Winter an opening to score with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. >Moving in closer, de Winter looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >de Winter is now standing in the pocket. >Slipping past a left jab, Mayweather hits a hard leg kick. >A left jab misses, giving Mayweather the chance to hit back with a barrage of hard right hands! >de Winter dodges a jab, and fires back with a thudding right hook to the body. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, de Winter hits a jab. >Good head movement allows de Winter to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a punch. >We move into the second half of this round. >Mayweather shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Seeing a right kick to the body coming, de Winter darts in and counters with a right hook to the body. >A left jab misses, Mayweather counters with a crisp left. >Using good head movement, de Winter slips past a tight combination and hits a stinging jab. >Slipping past a one-two combination, de Winter counters with a nice jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >Getting the better of the exchange, de Winter hits a right hook, knocking Mayweather out cold! >By Knock Out, the winner is Stephan de Winter! Official Result: 'Ice Cold' Stephan de Winter defeats Kramer 'The Predator' Mayweather (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:40 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/isaiahmonroebellator5_zpsc4f93366.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/estebanvegabellator5_zpscce7503e.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Moving forward, Monroe counters a left jab with a huge left cross and Vega is knocked down! >Vega recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Monroe to make a move. >Monroe darts in and hits Vega with a huge left hand! >Monroe doesn't even bother continuing, Vega is out like a light! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe! Official Result: Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe defeats 'The Flying V' Esteban Vega (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/tetsujimyojinbellator5_zps0f2ddcf1.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/ukyonaritabellator5_zps6b838a2e.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A left hand misses, allowing Narita to counter with a straight left. >Narita feints stepping in. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Myojin. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Narita has to pull guard. >Myojin begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >Narita takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Myojin tries to lock Narita into an armbar. >Narita gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >Shockingly, Myojin loses it! Narita pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Narita tries to move to guard, but Myojin doesn't allow it. >Myojin hits a knee strike to the ribs. >Myojin attempts to armbar Narita from side control. >Myojin gets the armbar fully applied and Narita has to tap out! >Tetsuji 'Rampage' Myojin takes the win by submission! >Post-Fight: Narita hints in an interview that he was not 100% mentally prepared, and that is why he lost. Official Result: Tetsuji 'Rampage' Myojin defeats 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita (Submission (Armbar) in 3:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/ramondasilvaramosbellator5_zpsdb7a8b82.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/carsonneuwirthbellator5_zpsf656bffe.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Neuwirth slips out of the way of a jab. >A left hand misses, allowing Ramos to counter with a powerful right hook to the body. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Ramos tries for a left jab but Neuwirth moves out of range. >Backing out of range, Neuwirth circles tentatively. >Not letting Neuwirth settle at all, Ramos comes in closer. >Ramos comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Neuwirth seems happy to engage with Ramos in the pocket. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ramos throws a barrage of big punches but Neuwirth covers up and is no danger. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Ramos steps back and creates some space. >Ramos looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Ramos and Neuwirth get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Ramos uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a scything low kick to the legs. >Neuwirth uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Neuwirth covers up to take several right hands. >There's under a minute left in this round. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Neuwirth uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Neuwirth uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ramos.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Neuwirth avoids a leg kick and scores with a clean jab. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Ramos to fire back with a couple of nice shots. >Neuwirth counters a one-two combination with a nice left hand. >Neuwirth steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Time slips away as Ramos doesn't press Neuwirth, allowing him to circle. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ramos comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Ramos is now standing in the pocket. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Neuwirth backs away to create some more space. >A flicked jab from Neuwirth only finds gloves. >Not letting Neuwirth settle at all, Ramos comes in closer. >Moving in closer, Ramos looks like he may want to try and clinch with Neuwirth. >Ramos ends up grabbing Neuwirth in a Muay Thai clinch. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ramos rocks Neuwirth with a vicious elbow. >Neuwirth tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. >From the clinch, Ramos drives a knee into the face of Neuwirth...and knocks him out! >Ramon da Silva Ramos takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: Ramon da Silva Ramos defeats 'The Minuteman' Carson Neuwirth (Knock Out (Knee) in 4:58 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/kadonomarodeguchibellator5_zps2ed84f61.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/drewjenksbellator5_zps2fdf934e.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A left hand misses, allowing Jenks to counter with a straight right. >Jenks counters a flurry of punches with a clean right. >Jenks tries for a right jab but Deguchi moves out of range. >Deguchi throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Jenks. >Jenks attempts to avoid Deguchi as he shoots in. >The takedown is completed, Jenks is on his back and pulls guard. >The clock runs down as Jenks is being smothered against the ground by Deguchi. >The clock runs down as Jenks is being smothered against the ground by Deguchi. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Deguchi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Jenks throws out some punches, but Deguchi leans back to avoid them. >Deguchi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Jenks can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Deguchi begins trying to get himself behind Jenks. >He rolls Jenks over a little...and slips behind to take the back! >Deguchi tries to get Jenks locked in a rear naked choke. >Jenks doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >The time runs out on round one. >I think Deguchi took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Jenks steps back to avoid a left jab. >Jenks avoids a flurry of punches and hits a nice jab. >Deguchi shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Jenks sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Jenks is left on his back pulling guard. >Deguchi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Jenks finds his opponent too skilled, and Deguchi passes guard into side control. >Deguchi attempts an arm triangle. >Jenks fights off the arm triangle attempt. >Jenks tries to pull guard on Deguchi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Deguchi tries to lock Jenks in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Jenks is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >Out of the blue, Jenks breaks free! Deguchi must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. >Jenks tries to pull guard on Deguchi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Deguchi tries to get into the mount position. >Deguchi mounts Jenks. >Deguchi pounds away on Jenks, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! >With Jenks taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Kadonomaro Deguchi! Official Result: Kadonomaro Deguchi defeats 'The Human Takedown Machine' Drew Jenks (TKO (Strikes) in 3:51 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/hunterscribbensbellator5_zps8d5a03d3.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/dwaynealleynebellator5_zpsf9ca1cef.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Alleyne darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Alleyne avoids a jab. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Scribbins. >The takedown drives Alleyne backward, but he uses a nice turn of the hips to spin them around. >The end result is Scribbins being held with his back pressed against the cage. >Alleyne has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Scribbins to the ground. >Alleyne gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control! >Alleyne attempts to move to mount. >Advancing his position, he gets mount. >Alleyne pounds away on Scribbins. >There's lots of strikes landing, Scribbins needs to find a way out of this position quickly! >With Scribbins stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match! >By TKO, the winner is Dwayne Alleyne! Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats 'The Arizona Strangler' Hunter Scribbins (TKO (Strikes) in 2:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on East Coast Today in the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/chazbabishbellator5_zps315e5f70.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/leonardodacostabellator5_zpsc5234cd1.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Babish isn't drawn in by da Costa feinting to his left. >da Costa avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >A left jab misses and da Costa counters with a left. >da Costa looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >He gets into range. >From the pocket, da Costa shoots in for a double leg. >The takedown is successful, Babish pulls guard. >da Costa smothers Babish with his body by pushing forward and down. >da Costa begins trying to pass the guard. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >da Costa starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >He can't get the mount as Babish rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. >da Costa successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >da Costa, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Babish defends himself well against the choke. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >da Costa, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Babish fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >The time runs out on round one. >I have to give that round to da Costa, but only a 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >da Costa avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left jab to the cheek. >da Costa avoids a flurry of punches. >da Costa throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Babish tries to avoid the takedown. >da Costa can't get the takedown, Babish was too quick to back away. >A jab misses, allowing da Costa to counter-strike with a nice jab. >Babish comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Babish walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >da Costa is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Babish. >Babish is pulled into a grapple. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With control of the clinch, da Costa tries to complete a takedown. >The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. >da Costa holds Babish in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >da Costa attempts an americana. >Babish blocks it. >Babish tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >da Costa tries to lock Babish into an armbar. >The armbar is fully applied, Babish has no option but to tap out! >Leonardo da Costa takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Leonardo da Costa defeats Chaz Babish (Submission (Armbar) in 4:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/toramizwarbellator5_zps2ea266ac.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/carlratcliffebellator5_zpse1cecbec.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Ratcliffe feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Mizwar is just able to avoid them. >Mizwar steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Ratcliffe is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Mizwar drops down and uses a single leg, Ratcliffe has to pull guard. >Mizwar throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Mizwar fires away with punches, and Ratcliffe takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >The clock runs down as Ratcliffe is being smothered against the ground by Mizwar. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Mizwar unloads with some big right hands, but Ratcliffe deals with them comfortably. >Mizwar leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Ratcliffe. >Mizwar fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >The clock runs down as Ratcliffe is being smothered against the ground by Mizwar. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Mizwar fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Mizwar smothers Ratcliffe with his body by pushing forward and down. >Round one ends as time expires. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. >I think Mizwar took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Ratcliffe avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab. >Mizwar comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Ratcliffe tries to avoid Mizwar. >Ratcliffe avoids the takedown attempt. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Mizwar to fire back with a quick series of punches. >Ratcliffe comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Mizwar seems happy to engage with Ratcliffe in the pocket. >Mizwar checks a leg kick. >Ratcliffe uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a stinging jab. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Mizwar shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Mizwar gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Ratcliffe throws a leg kick but Mizwar avoids it. >Mizwar steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >A straight left from Mizwar fails to land. >Ratcliffe quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ratcliffe is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Mizwar looks happy to engage Ratcliffe in the pocket. >Ratcliffe backs away from Mizwar, creating some space between them. >Moving in closer, Ratcliffe looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Mizwar catches the advancing Ratcliffe by surprise with a takedown. >Mizwar smothers Ratcliffe with his body by pushing forward and down. >Round two ends as time expires. >Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Ratcliffe 10-9.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Mizwar telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Ratcliffe feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Mizwar is just able to avoid them. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mizwar. >Mizwar goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is successful, Mizwar almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >In half guard, Mizwar begins working to get side control. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Ratcliffe tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Mizwar. >Mizwar reaches over and tries to lock Ratcliffe in an arm triangle. >Ratcliffe defends himself well and is in no danger. >Mizwar blocks an attempted sweep. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Mizwar tries to ensnare Ratcliffe in an arm triangle. >Ratcliffe blocks it. >Ratcliffe tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Mizwar. >Mizwar tries to pass the half guard. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Mizwar blocks an attempted sweep. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That round goes to Mizwar, 10-9 on my card. >Here come the official scores. >All three judges give 30-27. >Tora 'Bull' Mizwar wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Tora 'Bull' Mizwar defeats 'Mr. Awesome' Carl Ratcliffe (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/gregatteveldbellator5_zps8d3d678f.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/ethansuttonbellator5_zps546efa50.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Sutton darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Sutton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Atteveld. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Atteveld goes for a single leg, but Sutton is equal to it. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Sutton uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Atteveld to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Atteveld gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Sutton looks to pass guard and get side control. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Atteveld reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. >A kimura attempt almost catches Sutton, but Atteveld eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >In side control, Atteveld begins working to get a mount. >Sutton doesn't allow Atteveld to get the mount. >Atteveld blocks Sutton as he tries a transition to guard. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Atteveld tries to lock Sutton in an armbar. >The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Sutton has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is 'The Master' Greg Atteveld! Official Result: 'The Master' Greg Atteveld defeats Ethan 'The Terror' Sutton (Submission (Armbar) in 4:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Bellator Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/keithplaicebellator5_zps751b04e5.png VS. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/alexcolebellator5_zpscbb62c3f.png</div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Cole slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >Cole counters a left jab by hitting a nice left hand. >Cole uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Plaice to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Plaice attempts to avoid Cole as he shoots in. >Cole can't get the takedown, Plaice was too quick to back away. >Cole counters a left jab with a series of quick punches. >Cole gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Cole scores cleanly with three big right hands in quick succession. >Cole chooses to shoot in on Plaice. >Plaice tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Plaice avoided Cole. >Cole steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Plaice uses a clever feint to set up a right high kick, but Cole is able to duck under it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Plaice darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Cole to commit to throwing a strike. >Cole comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Plaice tries to step away from the takedown. >Cole can't get the takedown, Plaice was too quick to back away. >Cole is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Plaice. >Plaice finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cole.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Moving in closer, Cole looks like he may want to wrestle Plaice. >Cole cannot get close enough to the elusive Plaice to grapple. >Plaice feints throwing a jab. >Plaice throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Cole seems to be waiting for Plaice to make a move. >Plaice slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Plaice steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Plaice steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >There's a takedown attempt from Cole. >Plaice tries to avoid Cole. >Cole doesn't get the takedown, Plaice avoided it. >Plaice feints going high, but Cole doesn't buy it. >Cole counters a wayward left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cole slips past a left jab and counters with a solid left jab. >Cole avoids a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Cole. >Cole gets the takedown! Plaice pulls guard. >Round two ends as time expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cole.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Cole is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. >Cole counters a wayward left jab with a crisp jab. >Cole tries for a leg kick but Plaice moves out of range. >Plaice feints an attack, keeping Cole on his toes. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cole. >Plaice sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Cole can't get the takedown, Plaice was too quick to back away. >Plaice steps back to avoid a left jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cole throws a leg kick but Plaice avoids it. >A jab misses, allowing Cole to counter-strike with a clean jab. >Advancing, Cole counters a left jab by using a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cole. >Plaice attempts to avoid Cole as he shoots in. >Plaice avoids the takedown attempt. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Cole circles as he plans his next move. >Plaice presses in closer to attack. >Plaice uses a feint to get Cole off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >Cole shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Plaice is on his back and pulls guard. >Keith Plaice is looking really tired. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I think Cole took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. >All three judges have scored it 30-27. >Alex 'Ace In The Hole' Cole wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Alex 'Ace In The Hole' Cole defeats 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/resultsbellator5prelims_zpsb9d6c2d9.png http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/resultsbellator5main_zpsa2267879.png Attendance: 1,036 Ticket Sales: $51,800 TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 145,590 TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 87,354 Critical Rating: Average Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Stephan de Winter vs. Kramer Mayweather KO of the Night: Isaiah Monroe Submission of the Night: Leonardo da Costa <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Brackets</div> <div style="text-align:center">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/middleweightchampionshipsemi-finals_zps4748d334.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/middleweight1contendersemi-finals_zps3a6d7714.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator%20MMA/Bellator%205/middleweightqualificationsemi-finals_zps45d72971.jpg</div> Press Conference - Greg Atteveld has been medically suspended long enough that he will miss the semi-finals of the Middleweight Championship Tournament, he will be replaced in the bracket by alternate Snuffy Fontana! - Artak Gevor suffered a facial injury in his loss to Bill Brown, and will miss up to six months! - The televised card for Bellator 8 has been revealed, which will feature the final set of Quarter-Final fights! The main card will feature all four Championship Quarter-Finals in the Light Heavyweight Division, Glenn Pimm vs. Petey Barnum, Trevor Murray vs. Jerry Bogdonovich, Ernie Bruns vs. Jon Silvers, and Jethro Munter vs. Nestor Morozov! Predictions None

CageRage · March 19, 2013

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Youth On Display In Bellator Lightweight Tournaments!

Exciting Prospects Dantas, and Cabral To Take Part In Lightweight Championship Bracket!

Thursday, Week 2, March 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Championship Quarter-Final: Nicky Shapiro (14-10) vs. Marcus Speed (2-0)

Nicky Shapiro is a kickboxer by trade, though he's a decent striker, he lacks either the power or technique to be a true threat! Marcus Speed is a young Muay Thai fighter, who has good striking abilities, he could be one to watch in the future!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Championship Quarter-Final: Tarcisio Dantas (2-0) vs. Rory McEnterry (2-0)

Tarcisio Dantas is a powerhouse, who likes to use his power and wrestling ability to smother opponents before a takedown, and some brutal ground and pound, probably a more natural Welterweight, he loves fighting at Lightweight as his power is amplified! Rory McEnterry is a versatile kickboxer, who can get into some highly creative strikes, but is let down by his horrible ground game!

UNDERCARD

Lightweight Championship QUarter-Final: Joel Adams (20-9) vs. Hoshi Nagai (4-0)

Joel Adams is a wrestler who loves grinding out victories with stifling ground control, he has no offense with which to finish opponents, and tends towards a boring lay and pray style of fighting that may not be fun to watch, but it gets results! Hoshi Nagai is a kickboxer, who is primarily a striker, but does have some half decent grappling ability to back it up!

Lightweight Championship Quarter-Final: Manoel Cabral (3-0) vs. Urlington Rogers (6-4)

Manoel Cabral is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, who is a huge threat to anyone on the ground, his striking is decent, but lacks the power to be respected! A wrestler from Canada, Urlington Rogers can cause some problems with takedowns and ground control, but lacks anything to worry the big boys of MMA!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Julian Beals (1-0) vs. Chuck Brown (1-0)

Julian Beals has a strong background in both wrestling and submissions, making him a very dangerous opponent on the ground, while he technically can strike, he's not very good at it, and will always look to take the fight to the ground! However, Chuck Brown will want to keep things on the feet, a kickboxer, with good striking abilities, his ground game is still a work in progress, but he could be really good in the future!

Lightweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Floyd Haywood (1-0) vs. Masato Wai (1-0)

Floyd Haywood has been training in jiu jitsu for years, and is a threat to anyone on the ground! One of the big prospects from Japan in MMA, Masato Wai is a freestyle wrestler, whose excellent scrambling means he is rarely in a bad position for long, he has developing striking and submission skills, and should have a really bright future!

Lightweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Lazaro Campos (1-0) vs. Carl Chenoweth (1-0)

With cardio to last for days, Lazaro Campos is a great striker, who likes to overwhelm opponents with a dizzying array of punches and kicks! Carl Chenoweth is a Karate fighter, who has very dangerous striking ability, he is an excellent defensive fighter, elusive on the feet, and able to avoid damage on the ground, another one who could have a bright future in the sport!

Lightweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Rupert Lennox (1-0) vs. Cyril Kamoze (2-0)

A former British Muay Thai Champion, Rupert Lennox has some crisp, powerful strikes, and loves to destroy his opponents from inside the Muay Thai clinch, he is one of the most dangerous strikers at 155, he can be out-wrestled and is weak on the floor, but is working to improve those aspects of his game! Cyril Kamoze is a striker known for his unorthodox kicking, and fast feet, he is vulnerable to getting out-grappled however!

Lightweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Doug Minelli (1-0) vs. Grigory Kabalevsky (2-0)

Doug Minelli comes from a kickboxing background, and is a decent striker, to his credit he has been training hard and has some decent wrestling and ground defense to rely on as well! A Judoka, Grigory Kabalevsky likes to grab opponents, and use trips and throws to get them to the ground where he can work his submission game!

Lightweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Bosco Curbeam (1-0) vs. Min-Soo Sik (1-0)

Bosco Curbeam is a strong Lightweight, small, but built like a truck, he loves to slam his opponents to the ground, and destroy them with punches! Min-Soo Sik is a developing striker, skilled in the art of Thai Boxing, along with several other martial arts disciplines, he has good strikes, and a basic idea of ground defense, and could be very good in the future!

Lightweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Malcolm O'Hearn (1-0) vs. Avery Gleason (1-0)

Malcolm O'Hearn has been training in the art of Muay Thai, and is a decent striker, now looking to forge a career for himself in MMA! Avery Gleason is a Muay Thai fighter, who is destructive from the Muay Thai plum, he also has some decent kicks in his arsenal!

Lightweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Hinton Grey (1-0) vs. Folke Dalen (1-0)

Hinton Grey has been careful to train himself in just about every area of MMA, however, since he is a jack of all trades, there is no one aspect of MMA where he has superior ability! Folke Dalen is a solid taekwondo striker, who has good strikes with his hands and feet, he has a weakness in his grappling and ground game, but is young enough he has time to iron out the kinks!

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Jose Gonzales (1-0) vs. Guilherme de Barros (1-0)

A kickboxer, Jose Gonzales has a dizzying array of explosive kicks in his arsenal, unfortunately the rest of his MMA game is very shoddy! Guilherme de Barros is a Muay Thai fighter by background, but has cross-trained in several other martial arts to give him an enviable base of skills for MMA!

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Gregory O'Hara (1-0) vs. Warren Kitt (1-0)

Gregory O'Hara is trained primarily in the art of grappling, but has a boxing background as well, and so is happy to either stand and trade, or stifle his opponent depending on the situation! Warren Kitt is a wrestler, and once he grabs a hold of you, his pitbull like mentality will not allow him to let you go!

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Roy Arnett (1-0) vs. Patrik Pedersen (1-0)

A kickboxer from Canada, Roy Arnett can be a problem on the feet, but badly needs to cross train in order to improve the rest of his MMA skills! With a joint background in boxing and wrestling, Patrik Pedersen is not only one of the hardest hitting Lightweights, he can also bully people around in the clinch, and is tough to take down!

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Klaus Greis (1-0) vs. Goncalves Cassaro (1-0)

A takedown artist, Klaus Greis likes nothing better than to get the fight to the mat, where he racks up points based on top control and strikes from the top! Goncalves Cassaro is a Jiu Jitsu specialist who is a danger on the ground, and also has an underrated striking game!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Nicky Shapiro (155) vs. Marcus Speed (155)

Tarcisio Dantas (155) vs. Rory McEnterry (155)

Joel Adams (155) vs. Hoshi Nagai (155)

Manoel Cabral (155) vs. Urlington Rogers (155)

Julian Beals (155) vs. Chuck Brown (155)

Floyd Haywood (155) vs. Masato Wai (155)

Lazaro Campos (155) vs. Carl Chenoweth (155)

Rupert Lennox (155) vs. Cyril Kamoze (155)

Doug Minelli (155) vs. Grigory Kabalevsky (155)

Bosco Curbeam (155) vs. Min-Soo Sik (155)

Malcolm O'Hearn (155) vs. Avery Gleason (155)

Hinton Grey (155) vs. Folke Dalen (155)

Jose Gonzales (155) vs. Guilherme de Barros (155)

Gregory O'Hara (155) vs. Warren Kitt (155)

Roy Arnett (155) vs. Patrik Pedersen (155)

Klaus Greis (155) vs. Goncalves Cassaro (155)

Bellator 6 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LW Title QF: Nicky Shapiro vs. Marcus Speed

LW Title QF: Tarcisio Dantas vs. Rory McEnterry

LW Title QF: Joel Adams vs. Hoshi Nagai

LW Title QF: Manoel Cabral vs. Urlington Rogers

Preliminary Card

LW #1 Con QF: Julian Beals vs. Chuck Brown

LW #1 Con QF: Floyd Haywood vs. Masato Wai

LW #1 Con QF: Lazaro Campos vs. Carl Chenoweth

LW #1 Con QF: Ruper Lennox vs. Cyril Kamoze

LW Qualify QF: Doug Minelli vs. Grigory Kabalevsky

LW Qualify QF: Bosco Curbeam vs. Min-Soo Sik

LW Qualify QF: Malcolm O'Hearn vs. Avery Gleason

LW Qualify QF: Hinton Grey vs. Folke Dalen

LW Alternate: Jose Gonzales vs. Guilherme de Barros

LW Alternate: Gregory O'Hara vs. Warren Kitt

LW Alternate: Roy Arnett vs. Patrik Pedersen

LW Alternate: Klaus Greis vs. Goncalves Cassaro

CageRage · March 20, 2013

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Thursday, Week 2, March 1998

Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on Bellator.com

Lightweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Greis circles away, creating some distance between them.
>A straight left fails to land and Cassaro is able to fire back with a series of quick punches.
>A flicked jab from Greis only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Cassaro quickly steps in closer to attack Greis.
>Cassaro shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Cassaro.
>Cassaro gets a single leg takedown! Greis pulls guard off it.
>Greis is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cassaro off of him.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>The clock runs down as Greis is being smothered against the ground by Cassaro.
>Cassaro keeps Greis guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Cassaro looks to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Greis tries to catch Cassaro with a punch, but it is not on target.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Looking to catch his breath, Cassaro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Cassaro looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Greis is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Cassaro firmly in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull.
>I think Cassaro took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Greis is looking to get in close and wrestle in this round.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Greis gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>With control of the clinch, Cassaro tries to complete a takedown.
>Greis cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull half guard.
>Cassaro tries to lock Greis into an arm triangle.
>Greis defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Greis works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Moving in closer, Greis looks like he may want to wrestle Cassaro.
>Cassaro ends up grappling for supremacy with Greis.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Greis is trying to push Cassaro up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Cassaro pinned to the cage.
>Greis looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Cassaro proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Greis is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for roughly a minute.
>With Greis stuck against the cage, Cassaro tries to complete a takedown.
>Greis blocks the takedown attempt and turns Cassaro around so that he has his back to the cage.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Greis looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Cassaro proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Breathing very hard, Goncalves Cassaro is looking ragged.
>Cassaro tries to take Greis down.
>The takedown is completed, Greis is on his back and pulls guard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That round goes to Cassaro, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Greis slips past a left jab and fires back with a series of quick jabs.
>Moving forward, Greis counters a left jab with a solid left jab.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Greis is trying to push Cassaro up against the cage.
>Cassaro ends up backed against the cage.
>Greis breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Cassaro.
>Cassaro uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Greis throws rights and lefts, but Cassaro covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>Greis lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Good head movement allows Cassaro to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Cassaro circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Stepping back, Cassaro creates a bit of distance.
>Greis comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Greis looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cassaro.
>Cassaro now has Greis standing in the pocket.
>Using head movement, Cassaro slips past a left jab and counters with a clean punch.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Cassaro counters with a solid left jab.
>Good head movement allows Greis to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Greis took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Goncalves Cassaro!

Official Result: Goncalves Cassaro defeats Klaus Greis (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Lightweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Pedersen counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Pedersen keeps his cool as Arnett throws a feint to the left.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Pedersen hits Arnett with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Pedersen and Arnett break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Moving forward, Arnett counters a series of wayward big punches with a leg kick.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A wayward low right kick allows Pedersen to hit a series of quick punches.
>Pedersen throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting Pedersen settle at all, Arnett comes in closer.
>Arnett is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Pedersen now has Arnett standing in the pocket.
>Arnett slips past a straight punch and hits a kick to the side of the ribs.
>A big right misses, giving Arnett the chance to counter with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Patrik Pedersen won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Pedersen sees a right kick coming and so moves forward to strike with a flurry of quick punches to sting Arnett.
>Good head movement allows Arnett to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Arnett slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Arnett, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Arnett avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a nice left hand.
>Pedersen avoids a jab.
>A flurry of punches miss Arnett and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>A weak right kick is countered by Pedersen with several big right hands, putting Arnett down, dazed!
>Pedersen starts pounding away on Arnett, looking to finish him off!
>Pedersen fires away with punches, Arnett is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee pulls Pedersen away, stopping the match!
>Patrik Pedersen takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Patrik 'The Troll' Pedersen defeats Roy 'Trigger' Arnett (TKO (Strikes) in 2:14 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Lightweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Kitt moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Kitt slips out of the way of a jab.
>O'Hara slips out of the way of a jab.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>O'Hara uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Kitt to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>O'Hara gets a single leg takedown! Kitt pulls guard off it.
>Kitt is controlled against the ground, unable to shift O'Hara off of him.
>O'Hara lies on top of Kitt, basically smothering him.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>O'Hara pounds away from the guard, but Kitt isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Kitt throws out some punches, but O'Hara leans back to avoid them.
>The clock runs down as Kitt is being smothered against the ground by O'Hara.
>O'Hara attempts to pass guard.
>He passes to side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>O'Hara begins trying to get himself into mount.
>O'Hara shifts to mount.
>O'Hara fires away with punches, and Kitt is stung by several big shots.
>Kitt turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to O'Hara, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>O'Hara slips out of the way of a jab.
>Kitt moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses and O'Hara counters with a right.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>O'Hara looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kitt.
>Kitt uses movement to keep out reach, meaning O'Hara cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>O'Hara looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>O'Hara is in the pocket, ready to attack Kitt.
>O'Hara is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kitt.
>O'Hara cannot get close enough to the elusive Kitt to grapple.
>O'Hara counters a left jab with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kitt.
>O'Hara is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Kitt uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating O'Hara.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Kitt misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>It seems that O'Hara is happy to let Kitt circle for the moment.
>O'Hara looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I think O'Hara took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>O'Hara steps back to avoid a left jab.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Kitt is able to strike back with a solid left.
>O'Hara avoids a jab.
>O'Hara comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kitt.
>He pulls Kitt into a grapple.
>O'Hara attempts to pick Kitt up for a slam.
>O'Hara gets it! Kitt manages to pull guard upon impact.
>Warren Kitt is breathing very hard.
>O'Hara lies on top of Kitt, basically smothering him.
>Looking to catch his breath, O'Hara is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>O'Hara leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Kitt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kitt is controlled against the ground, unable to shift O'Hara off of him.
>Time slips away as O'Hara successfully keeps Kitt stuck against the ground.
>O'Hara unloads with some big left hands, but Kitt deals with them comfortably.
>Kitt throws out some punches, but O'Hara leans back to avoid them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>The clock runs down as Kitt is being smothered against the ground by O'Hara.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That round goes to O'Hara, 10-9 on my card.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have scored it 30-27.
>Making Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara defeats Warren 'The Bowler' Kitt (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Lightweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Gonzales steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>de Barros counters a right kick to the body by hitting a quick series of punches.
>Gonzales slips past a right jab and fires back with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the right knee.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Gonzales to hit back with a body kick.
>de Barros feints left and tries to get Gonzales to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving de Barros an opening to score with a series of quick jabs.
>Moving in closer, Gonzales looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gonzales cannot get close enough to the elusive de Barros.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Moving in closer, de Barros looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gonzales now has de Barros standing in the pocket.
>Using head movement, de Barros slips past a left jab and counters with a solid right jab.
>Using good head movement, Gonzales slips past a punch and hits a solid left jab.
>de Barros shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gonzales slips past a straight punch and hits a kick to the ribs.
>de Barros dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Gonzales hits a barrage of big punches on de Barros!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.
>I think Gonzales took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Gonzales waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a stinging left jab.
>A weak right kick is countered by de Barros with a left high kick that catches Gonzales on the side of the head, knocking him out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Guilherme 'Zoom' de Barros!

Official Result: Guilherme 'Zoom' de Barros defeats Jose Gonzales (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:51 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Dalen throws a feint.
>Grey steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Grey steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Grey swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Dalen.
>Dalen tries to step away from the takedown.
>Grey can't get the takedown, Dalen was too quick to back away.
>Grey slips out of the way of a jab.
>Grey gets caught with a series of quick punches.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Grey comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Grey eats a stiff counter left hand and almost goes down!
>Grey avoids a body kick.
>Dalen slams a crisp left into the gloves of Grey, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Grey steps in closer to pressure Dalen into action.
>Grey swings wildly to get Dalen to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Grey goes under an attempted counter left hand.
>The takedown is completed, Dalen is on his back and pulls guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>In guard, Grey begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Grey blocks an attempted sweep.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Dalen, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Dalen counters an errant left jab with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Grey feints stepping in.
>Grey counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Dalen stuffs it.
>Grey counters a right jab by hitting a nice jab.
>Advancing, Dalen counters a left jab by using a vicious leg kick.
>Hinton Grey won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Grey shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter left hook catches Grey hard, almost putting him down!
>Grey avoids a flurry of punches.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Grey comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Grey is in the pocket, ready to attack Dalen.
>Grey slips past a big left and hits a crisp left jab.
>Grey, in the pocket, throws a vicious left uppercut but Dalen covers up and absorbs it.
>Grey checks a leg kick.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Dalen covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Dalen slips past a wild right hand and then hits a solid punch.
>A left jab misses, Dalen counters with a left body kick.
>Folke Dalen is looking really tired.
>Grey sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a series of quick jabs.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dalen.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Dalen keeps his cool as Grey throws a feint to the left.
>Grey swings wildly to get Dalen to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Dalen tries to avoid Grey.
>The takedown doesn't work, Dalen saw it coming and got out of range.
>Grey uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>It seems that Dalen is happy to let Grey circle for the moment.
>Moving in closer, Grey looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Grey moves into the pocket.
>From the pocket, Grey shoots in for a double leg.
>A counter left cross is too slow to catch Grey.
>Grey gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Grey fires away with big punches, but Dalen keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Dalen tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Grey.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>In half guard, Grey begins working to get side control.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Grey blocks Dalen as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Grey begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control.
>Grey uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>Breathing very hard, Hinton Grey is looking ragged.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Grey.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give a score of 29-28.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Folke Dalen!

Official Result: Folke Dalen defeats 'The Earl' Hinton Grey (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>A left jab misses and Gleason strikes back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>O'Hearn counters an attempted big head kick with a straight left.
>Gleason looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Gleason slips past a jab and scores with an enormous right hook, O'Hearn is out before he hits the ground!
>Avery 'Red' Gleason takes the win by Knock Out!

Official Result: Avery 'Red' Gleason defeats Malcolm 'Zodiac' O'Hearn (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Advancing, Sik counters a left jab by using a clean right.
>Sik feints going high, but Curbeam doesn't buy it.
>A barrage of punches miss and Sik strikes back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Curbeam.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Curbeam tries for a left jab but Sik moves out of range.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Sik gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Curbeam uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Curbeam uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Sik.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Curbeam avoids a kick to the leg and hits two hard right hands!
>Using head movement, Curbeam slips past a right jab and counters with a straight left.
>Sik uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a clean right jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Curbeam sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a sudden huge right cross that knocks Sik on his ass!
>Curbeam senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Curbeam pounds away, the stunned Sik struggles to deal with them.
>The strikes are stopped when Sik manages to pull Curbeam down into side control.
>Curbeam starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Sik.
>He rolls Sik over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a 10-8 to Curbeam on my card, Sik was well behind.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Curbeam has been instructed to try and pick Sik off with counter striking in this round.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Sik tries to wriggle free, but Curbeam controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Sik looks to get some strikes in, but Curbeam seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>Sik tries to wriggle free, but Curbeam controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Curbeam hits Sik with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Curbeam hits Sik with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Curbeam hits Sik with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Breathing very hard, Bosco Curbeam is looking ragged.
>Curbeam hits Sik with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Curbeam keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Sik presses in closer to attack.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Sik glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Curbeam seems to be waiting for Sik to make a move.
>Sik comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Curbeam.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Curbeam to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Sik bobs and weaves, trying to get Curbeam to commit.
>Sik counters a left jab with a left body kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Sik, Curbeam looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Sik is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Curbeam is trying to pass guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Bosco Curbeam has much energy left.
>Curbeam attempts to roll Sik slightly and take his back.
>Sik is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Sik is in huge trouble now, as Curbeam successfully gets both hooks in.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Curbeam, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Sik doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Curbeam pounds away, and Sik struggles to deal with them.
>With both hooks in, Curbeam tries to flatten Sik out for the rear naked choke.
>Sik defends himself well against the choke.
>The gas tank looks empty on Bosco Curbeam.
>Curbeam keeps both hooks, despite Sik trying to pull them apart.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Curbeam attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Sik stops Curbeam from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Sik tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>Curbeam, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Sik doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Curbeam took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>Here come the official scores.
>All three judges have scored it 30-27.
>Bosco 'Bad Attitude' Curbeam wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Bosco 'Bad Attitude' Curbeam defeats Min-Soo Sik (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Lightweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Minnelli tries for a left jab but Kabalevsky moves out of range.
>A body kick misses, giving Kabalevsky an opening to score with a jab.
>Kabalevsky avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Moving in closer, Kabalevsky looks like he may want to wrestle Minnelli.
>A counter left hand catches Kabalevsky above the eye.
>Minnelli counters a left jab by using a nice left hand.
>Kabalevsky avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Minnelli tries for a left jab but Kabalevsky moves out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kabalevsky swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Minnelli.
>Minnelli counters with a left jab that catches Kabalevsky hard.
>A left jab misses and Minnelli strikes back with a straight left.
>Kabalevsky is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Minnelli.
>Not keen on wrestling Kabalevsky, Minnelli uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Minnelli throws a feint.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kabalevsky avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Kabalevsky shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Kabalevsky can't get the takedown, Minnelli defended it well.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Minnelli, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Minnelli avoids a jab.
>Minnelli slips out of the way of a jab.
>Minnelli steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Kabalevsky chooses to shoot in on Minnelli.
>Kabalevsky is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Minnelli unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Kabalevsky.
>Minnelli unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Kabalevsky.
>Minnelli pounds away on the body and side of the head, Kabalevsky struggles to deal with them.
>Minnelli unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Kabalevsky.
>Doug Minnelli is looking really tired.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kabalevsky takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>Kabalevsky counters a wayward left jab with a straight left.
>A left hand misses, allowing Kabalevsky to counter with a nice jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Kabalevsky hits Minnelli with a nice left jab.
>Kabalevsky snaps off a left jab that catches Minnelli stepping in.
>Despite being tired, Minnelli looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kabalevsky.
>Kabalevsky lets Minnelli get closer.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Minnelli took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Minnelli is looking to hit Kabalevsky on the counter.
>A left jab misses and Kabalevsky counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>There's a takedown attempt from Kabalevsky.
>Minnelli stuffs the takedown, so Kabalevsky has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>Kabalevsky looks to set up a judo throw.
>An outside leg trip sweeps Minnelli down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard!
>Kabalevsky attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Minnelli tries to pull Kabalevsky in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Kabalevsky throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kabalevsky begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Minnelli is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kabalevsky firmly in guard.
>Minnelli tries to catch Kabalevsky with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Kabalevsky throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Kabalevsky blocks Minnelli as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Doug Minnelli looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Advancing, Minnelli counters a left jab by using a jab.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kabalevsky.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>The judges have scored it 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Hollywood Player' Doug Minnelli!

Official Result: 'Hollywood Player' Doug Minnelli defeats Grigory Kabalevsky (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bellator Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Kamoze feints to the right, trying to draw Lennox into throwing a strike.
>Lennox avoids a kick to the leg and hits a left.
>Kamoze steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Kamoze feints to the right, trying to draw Lennox into throwing a strike.
>Lennox slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Kamoze keeps his cool as Lennox throws a feint to the left.
>Lennox avoids a leg kick and scores with a series of lefts.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Lennox avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick lefts.
>Kamoze fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Lennox is happy to let Kamoze circle for the moment.
>Moving in closer, Kamoze looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Lennox uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Kamoze.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A straight left from Lennox fails to land.
>Kamoze doesn't let Lennox settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one.
>I have to give that round to Lennox, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Kamoze feints left, then right.
>Lennox counters a spinning right back kick by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Kamoze.
>An errant jab sets Lennox up to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>Moving in closer, Kamoze looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Kamoze is in the pocket, ready to attack Lennox.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Lennox sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a series of quick punches.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Lennox and Kamoze separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>A left jab misses and Lennox counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kamoze.
>Kamoze counters a flurry of punches with two hard right hands!
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Kamoze hits a left jab to the cheek.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Kamoze slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a right body kick.
>Lennox dodges a body kick and returns fire with a flurry of quick punches.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Lennox took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Lennox to stand and try to use counter striking against Kamoze in this round.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Lennox avoids a right kick to the body and hits a series of quick punches.
>Lennox feints rushing in, but Kamoze doesn't fall for it.
>A teep is off target and lets Lennox have the perfect angle to hit a flurry of quick punches to sting Kamoze.
>Lennox throws a feint.
>Lennox comes in closer, looking to clinch with Kamoze.
>Not keen on getting too close to Lennox, Kamoze uses movement to keep out of reach.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Lennox gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it.
>Kamoze slips past a left jab and fires back with a couple of hard right hands!
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Kamoze hits a crisp left jab.
>Lennox uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right hook to the body.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Kamoze uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>A powerful straight right goes wide and Lennox is able to counter with a series of quick punches.
>Kamoze uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Good head movement allows Kamoze to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I have to give that round to Lennox, but only a 10-9.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>All three judges have scored it 30-27.
>Rupert 'Warpath' Lennox wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Rupert 'Warpath' Lennox defeats 'The Dreadlocked Destroyer' Cyril Kamoze (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Chenoweth tries for a body kick but Campos sees it coming and avoids it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Campos tries to wrestle Chenoweth backward and up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Chenoweth pinned to the cage.
>Campos steps back to achieve some separation from Chenoweth and gets ready to strike.
>A left jab misses, giving Campos the chance to hit back with a punch.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Chenoweth counters with a clean left jab.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Using good head movement, Chenoweth ducks under a punch and scores with a clean punch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Chenoweth to counter with a right body kick.
>Campos slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range.
>Slipping past a left jab, Chenoweth hits a stinging jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Campos is looking to muscle Chenoweth back against the cage.
>Campos manages it, and controls Chenoweth up against the cage.
>Campos catches Chenoweth with a knee strike to the thigh.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Chenoweth is trapped against the cage and Campos punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Chenoweth takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Campos breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Chenoweth.
>Chenoweth uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chenoweth.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Chenoweth avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Chenoweth to fire back with a right body kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Chenoweth counters with a right body kick.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Chenoweth to hit a scything low kick to the legs.
>Chenoweth slips past a straight punch and then hits a scything low kick to the legs.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Campos checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a solid punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Campos dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>Campos throws a flurry of punches but Chenoweth covers up and takes them easily.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Chenoweth steps back and creates some space.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Campos uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Chenoweth as they grapple.
>Chenoweth gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Campos uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Campos uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Chenoweth as they grapple.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That was the sort of round that MMA fans love; full of action, effort and drama. Great stuff.
>I have to give that round to Chenoweth, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Chenoweth slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab.
>Chenoweth dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Chenoweth lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>Always alert, Campos uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Campos uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Using head movement, Chenoweth slips past a left jab and counters with a solid left jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Campos uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Chenoweth as they grapple.
>Chenoweth tries to wriggle free, but Campos controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Campos tries to wrestle Chenoweth backward and up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Chenoweth pinned to the cage.
>Lazaro Campos is breathing very hard.
>Campos drives a knee to the thigh area.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chenoweth.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>The judges give scores of 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27.
>Making 'The Karate Kid' Carl Chenoweth the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: 'The Karate Kid' Carl Chenoweth defeats Lazaro 'Riptide' Campos (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Wai throws a left jab but Haywood avoids it.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Haywood looks for a trip takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Wai blocked Haywood.
>Wai turns Haywood slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple.
>Haywood avoids a jab.
>Haywood uses a jab to sting Wai.
>Wai moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Haywood avoids a jab.
>Moving in closer, Haywood looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Wai keeps himself moving out of range.
>Wai tries for a left jab but Haywood moves out of range.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Wai slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Haywood throws out a quick left jab.
>Wai seems to be waiting for Haywood to make a move.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Wai, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Wai slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a nice jab.
>Haywood throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Wai attempts to avoid Haywood as he shoots in.
>Wai avoids the takedown attempt.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Haywood to fire back with a quick series of punches.
>Wai steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Haywood glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Wai seems to be waiting for Haywood to make a move.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Haywood to fire back with a solid left jab.
>Wai throws a left jab but Haywood avoids it.
>Haywood avoids a jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Wai to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Wai throws a left jab but Haywood avoids it.
>Haywood hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Wai sits back and allows Haywood to circle.
>The time runs out on round two.
>Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.
>That was a very close round, but I think Wai just about edged it.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A left jab misses and Haywood counters with a series of quick jabs.
>Haywood uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Wai to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Wai sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Wai tries to wrestle Haywood backward and up against the cage.
>Wai manages it, and controls Haywood up against the cage.
>Wai uses a hard foot stomp.
>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Wai keeps Haywood stuck against the cage for about sixty seconds.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Wai moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Haywood lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Haywood to counter with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Wai back!
>Working from in the pocket, Haywood catches Wai with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Wai the chance to hit back with a crisp left.
>Wai uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a solid punch.
>Working from in the pocket, Haywood catches Wai with a solid left jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Wai counters with a solid left jab.
>Floyd Haywood is breathing very hard.
>Working from in the pocket, Wai catches Haywood with a solid left jab.
>Haywood uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Wai uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That was a very close round, but I think Haywood just about edged it.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Haywood.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Wai.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Wai.
>Masato Wai wins by split decision!

Official Result: Masato 'Heart' Wai defeats 'The Coyote Kid' Floyd Haywood (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A left hand misses, allowing Brown to counter with a series of quick jabs.
>Brown tries for a right body kick but Beals moves out of range.
>Beals looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Brown is pulled into a grapple.
>Beals is trying to push Brown so that his back is up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Brown pinned to the cage.
>Brown is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>Brown is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>Brown takes a hard foot stomp.
>With the cage trapping Brown, Beals gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Brown is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Beals smothers Brown with his body by pushing forward and down.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>In guard, Beals catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Beals keeps Brown guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Brown tries to catch Beals with a punch, but it is not on target.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Beals starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Beals throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Beals.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Brown feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Beals is just able to avoid them.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Brown comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Beals lets Brown get closer.
>Using head movement, Brown slips past a left jab and counters with a series of big right hands, putting Beals down on the ground!
>Brown quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Beals!
>Brown pounds away, landing several good shots in the process.
>The strikes are stopped when Beals manages to pull Brown down into side control.
>Brown attempts to move to mount.
>Brown isn't able to mount Beals this time around.
>Beals tries to pull guard on Brown but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Brown relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Beals stand too.
>Beals has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches.
>Moving in closer, Brown looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Beals looks happy to engage Brown in the pocket.
>Good head movement allows Beals to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Using good head movement, Beals slips past a punch and hits a solid punch.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Brown, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Beals telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Brown slips out of the way of a jab.
>Beals grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Brown has to pull guard.
>Beals throws a few right hands to the body.
>Beals looks to get past the guard.
>Brown finds his opponent too skilled, and Beals passes guard into side control.
>Beals tries to lock Brown in an arm triangle.
>Beals gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Brown has to tap!
>The winner, by submission, is Julian Beals!

Official Result: Julian Beals defeats Chuck 'The Joker Thug' Brown (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:32 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN CARD

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Bellator Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Cabral avoids a jab.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>A left jab misses, giving Cabral the chance to hit back with a quick series of punches.
>Cabral uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Rogers.
>Rogers backs off.
>Cabral uses a nice jab.
>Rogers throws a left jab but Cabral avoids it.
>Cabral scores with a solid left jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Cabral does some damage with a barrage of big rights on Rogers.
>Cabral is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Rogers.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Cabral looks for a trip takedown.
>He has the takedown! Rogers pulls guard.
>Cabral is trying to pass guard.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Cabral tries to ensnare Rogers in a kimura.
>Cabral gets a kimura, he twists the arm backwards at a painful angle!
>No! He pops free. That was really close.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Cabral, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Cabral stings Rogers with a series of quick lefts.
>Rogers backs off after that attack.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Cabral hits Rogers with a nice left jab.
>Moving in closer, Cabral looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Cabral looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Rogers.
>He pulls Rogers into a grapple.
>Cabral tries to pick Rogers up for a slam.
>Rogers defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Cabral chooses to shoot in on Rogers.
>Rogers tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rogers saw it coming and got out of range.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A flicked jab from Rogers only finds gloves.
>Cabral presses in closer to attack.
>Cabral hits three big rights.
>From the pocket, Cabral unloads with a sequence of left jabs.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Cabral blasts Rogers with three hard right hands in quick succession!
>Cabral hits a quick series of punches from the pocket.
>Cabral scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Cabral, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Cabral is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>Cabral steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Cabral steps in and unloads with a series of lefts.
>Rogers tries for a left jab but Cabral moves out of range.
>Rogers gets Cabral with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>It seems that Cabral is happy to let Rogers circle for the moment.
>Rogers gets hit with a crisp left jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Rogers gets caught with a series of quick punches.
>Rogers needs to stop leaving his hands so low, it's a dangerous habit.
>Cabral comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Cabral cannot get close enough to the elusive Rogers.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Clinched with Rogers, Cabral looks to try and take him down.
>Cabral doesn't get the takedown, Rogers instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Rogers tries for a left jab but Cabral moves out of range.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cabral.
>Here come the official scores.
>All three judges score the contest as 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral!

Official Result: Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral defeats Urlington Rogers (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Bellator Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Nagai moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Adams steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>There's a takedown attempt from Adams.
>Nagai attempts to avoid Adams as he shoots in.
>Nagai avoids the takedown attempt.
>Nagai comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Adams steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Nagai stings Adams with a series of quick lefts.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Adams counters a wayward low right kick with a solid left jab.
>Nagai counters a left jab by hitting a solid left.
>A speculative right hand from Nagai doesn't find a home.
>Adams doesn't let Nagai settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A wayward low right kick allows Adams to hit a clean left.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Adams waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean left.
>Adams shoots in for a takedown.
>Nagai sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Adams down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nagai.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Adams has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches.
>Nagai throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Adams covers up well.
>Adams covers up well to absorb a couple of big rights.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Adams checks a low kick and quickly hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Nagai slips past a jab and scores with a sequence of quick punches.
>Good head movement allows Adams to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Nagai catches Adams with a solid jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A leg kick gets checked by Adams.
>Adams circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Nagai throws a leg kick but Adams avoids it.
>Adams slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nagai drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Adams isn't buying it.
>Adams shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Nagai is too quick, and manages to hit Adams with a good clean left jab.
>Adams moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Nagai, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Adams has been instructed to aggressively chase the takedown in this round.
>Nagai comes in quick, feints one way, then goes the other and hits a quick series of punches.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Adams.
>Adams gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Nagai counters an errant left jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>Adams throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter left catches Adams above the eye.
>Breathing very hard, Hoshi Nagai is looking ragged.
>Although visibly tired, Nagai looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Nagai is now standing in the pocket.
>Nagai uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a clean punch.
>Nagai catches Adams with a crisp jab from the pocket.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nagai uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a quick series of punches.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Adams has the angle to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>Nagai blasts Adams with three hard right hands in quick succession!
>Nagai throws a flurry of punches but Adams covers up and takes them easily.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Nagai hits a hard leg kick.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>From the pocket, Nagai hits a flurry of punches on Adams.
>Adams checks a low kick and quickly hits a quick series of punches.
>Adams scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Nagai, but only a 10-9.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>All three judges give 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Hoshi Nagai!

Official Result: Hoshi Nagai defeats 'The Mercenary' Joel Adams (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Bellator Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Dantas avoids a jab and scores with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put McEnterry down!
>Dantas attempts to set up a quick armbar on the dazed McEnterry.
>Dantas gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and McEnterry has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Tarcisio Dantas!

Official Result: Tarcisio Dantas defeats Rory 'Maradonna' McEnterry (Submission (Armbar) in 1:18 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN EVENT

Bellator Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Speed counters a left jab with a right hand.
>Speed slips past a left jab and fires back with a barrage of hard rights!
>Shapiro gets knocked down and Speed keeps up the pressure with punch after punch!
>The referee jumps in and saves Shapiro from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO; Marcus Speed!

Official Result: 'First Strike' Marcus Speed defeats 'Nasty' Nicky Shapiro (TKO (Strikes) in 0:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

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Attendance: 941

Ticket Sales: $47,050

TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 122,298

TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 73,380

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Poor

Fight of the Night: Guilherme de Barros vs. Jose Gonzales

KO of the Night: Guilherme de Barros

Submission of the Night: Tarcisio Dantas

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Press Conference

- Announcement that once again all fighters going through to the next round of the tournament are healthy and will be ready to fight on the Lightweight Semi-Final card!

- The televised card for Bellator 9 has been announced and will feature both Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final Bouts, Khru Duangjan vs. Norman Pike, and Christopher Sharp vs. Julio Correa, as well as a Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final bout, Steve Mason vs. Phil Verdigree, and a Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Final bout, Wilson Franklyn vs. Pai Cheng!

- Folke Dalen thinks he would match up well against Nicky Shapiro, but Dalen's next fight will be against Avery Gleason in the Lightweight Qualification Tournament, so Shapiro will have to wait!

Predictions

None

CageRage · March 20, 2013

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World Ranked Japanese Fighters Chikamatsu, and Igarashi Among Those Contesting Womens Bantamweight Belt!

Thursday, Week 3, March 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Womens Bantamweight Championship Quarter-Final: Alyssa Taylor (2-0) vs. Kimie Igarashi (3-0)

Alyssa Taylor is a kickboxer, and though she is a decent striker, especially with her feet, she is vulnerable on the ground! Kimie Igarashi is a jiu jitsu fighter, specializing in leglock submissions, but she has trouble getting the fight to the ground, and has a weak chin!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Bantamweight Championship Quarter-Final: Serena Hill (3-0) vs. Shannon Palmer (2-0)

Serena Hill is a good kickboxer, capable of solid striking with both her hands and feet, and her great sprawl means that few can take her down to exploit her weak ground game! Shannon Palmer got her nickname "The Rash" because once she gets on you, she's hard to shake off, a jiu jitsu fighter with a solid submission game, she also has decent strikes!

UNDERCARD

Womens Bantamweight Championship Quarter-Final: Ruth Becker (2-0) vs. Akemi Satou (3-0)

Ruth Becker is a decent wrestler, though she has no objections to standing and slugging it out if that's what it takes to get the victory! Akemi Satou is a jiu jitsu student, noted for her strong choke submissions!

Womens Bantamweight Championship Quarter-Final: Trish Biel (2-0) vs. Kochiyo Chikamatsu (3-0)

Trish Biel is a strong fighter, capable of completely dominating her opponents with her world class wrestling skills, but she has a weak stand up game! Kochiyo Chikamatsu has no striking game whatsoever, but her strong Judo background, means if she can get a hold of her opponent, they are getting tripped and facing a barrage of submissions!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Charlotte DiSerra (2-0) vs. Violet Benes (1-0)

A judoka, Charlotte DiSerra seems like no trouble on the feet, but if she can get in the clinch, she can score takedowns, and has the submissions to end the fight! A kickboxer, Violet Benes has good strikes with her hands and feet, and is particularly noted for her striking speed, and her elusiveness, which makes her hard to hit!

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Toni Dietrich (2-0) vs. Nina Belle (1-0)

A kickboxer, Toni Dietrich has the strikes to stand and trade with anyone, but get her to the ground, and she will struggle! Nina Belle is a quality striker, known for her excellent stamina, who will keep up the barrage from the start of the fight to the last bell, often overwhelming less well conditioned opponents!

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Tanya Duke (2-1) vs. Rain Richards (3-0)

Tanya Duke is a powerful competetitor, who likes to take the fight to the ground, and rain down brutal ground and pound on her opponents! Rain Richards is a taekwondo striker, known for her dazzling array of kicks, and her emerging grappling game makes her a double threat!

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Lora Hayes (2-1) vs. Daljit Samir (3-0)

Lora Hayes is a straight out brawler, who loves to just stand there and trade punches in wild all out brawls of fights! Daljit Samir has a much more technical approach to striking, coming from a karate background, and her stick and move tactics make her very frustrating to face!

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Natasha Mellow (1-0) vs. Clare Peyton (1-0)

Natasha Mellow is a judoka who loves to take fights to the ground, where she can work her very dangerous submission game! Clare Peyton comes from a wrestling background, and is practiced at controlling opponents both in the clinch, and on the ground, she can also stand and bang if she needs to!

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Maria Ferraz (1-0) vs. Honey Due (1-0)

Maria Ferraz is a ball of energy, known for her non-stop attacks in the cage, unloading with barrages of punches, however, she has horrible cardio, which means if you can withstand her initial barrage, you can usually beat her! Honey Due is good in just about every area of MMA you can think of, trained as a kickboxer, she has also dabbled in both judo, and jiu jitsu, giving her a very well-rounded skill base!

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Carina Costa (1-0) vs. Leslie Myers (1-0)

Carina Costa is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, known for her excellent sweeps, her big weakness is her weak stand up game! Leslie Myers has a jiu jitsu game that can tie her opponents in knots, but is weak in the stand up!

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Ramona Stivic (1-0) vs. Steph Smith (1-0)

Ramona Stivic is a kickboxer, with very strong kicks that can do a lot of damage! Steph Smith has a great ground game, that often gives opponents fits, but just as often she falls away from the game plan, and decides to stand and bang, an area that she's not so good in!

Womens Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Catalina Vinicios (1-0) vs. Saya Ikegami (1-0)

A Muay Thai fighter, Catalina Vinicios is effective both at range and from the Muay Thai clinch, however, she is so poor on the ground, the fight is pretty much over if you get her there! Saya Ikegami is a karate fighter, known for throwing in unorthodox strikes that make her bouts entertaining to watch!

Womens Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Chisaki Gojo (1-0) vs. Rennaya Rives (0-0)

A practitioner of the art of Judo, Chisaki Gojo is not much of the threat on the feet, instead looking to get the fight to the ground where her submission game can win the fight! Rennaya Rives is the national Taekwondo Champion in Brazil two years running, and decided to train for MMA, she makes her debut in the cage tonight!

Womens Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Suzana Ramos (1-0) vs. Tatjana Vinick (1-0)

Suzana Ramos is a Muay Thai fighter, who is destructive up close in the Muay Thai clinch, she has dabbled in jiu jitsu enough to have decent ground defense skills! Trained in sambo, Tatjana Vinick is at her best when she can get control over her opponent on the ground, her lack of a stand up game is a major weakness!

Womens Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Hoshi Kogo (1-0) vs. Jessica Herbig (1-0)

A dynamo of energy, wrestler Hoshi Kogo is pitbull like, and once your in her sights she just keeps on coming! Jessica Herbig comes from a wrestling background, but has added a decent submission game to her grappling skill set!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Alyssa Taylor (135) vs. Kimie Igarashi (135)

Serena Hill (135) vs. Shannon Palmer (135)

Ruth Becker (135) vs. Akemi Satou (134)

Trish Biel (135) vs. Kochiyo Chikamatsu (135)

Charlotte DiSerra (135) vs. Violet Benes (135)

Toni Dietrich (135) vs. Nina Belle (135)

Tanya Duke (135) vs. Rain Richards (135)

Lora Hayes (135) vs. Daljit Samir (135)

Natasha Mellow (135) vs. Clare Peyton (135)

Maria Ferraz (135) vs. Honey Due (135)

Carina Costa (135) vs. Leslie Myers (132)

Ramona Stivic (135) vs. Steph Smith (135)

Catalina Vincios (135) vs. Saya Ikegami (135)

Chisaki Gojo (135) vs. Rennaya Rives (135)

Suzana Ramos (135) vs. Tatjana Vinick (135)

Hoshi Kogo (134) vs. Jessica Herbig (135)

Bellator 7 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WBW Title QF: Alyssa Taylor vs. Kimie Igarashi

WBW Title QF: Serena Hill vs. Shannon Palmer

WBW Title QF: Ruth Becker vs. Akemi Satou

WBW Title QF: Trish Biel vs. Kochiyo Chikamatsu

Preliminary Card

WBW #1 Con QF: Charlotte DiSerra vs. Violet Benes

WBW #1 Con QF: Toni Dietrich vs. Nina Belle

WBW #1 Con QF: Tanya Duke vs. Rain Richards

WBW #1 Con QF: Lora Hayes vs. Daljit Samir

WBW Qualify QF: Natasha Mellow vs. Clare Peyton

WBW Qualify QF: Maria Ferraz vs. Honey Due

WBW Qualify QF: Carina Costa vs. Leslie Myers

WBW Qualify QF: Ramona Stivic vs. Steph Smith

WBW Alternate: Catalina Vinicios vs. Saya Ikegami

WBW Alternate: Chisaki Gojo vs. Rennaya Rives

WBW Alternate: Suzana Ramos vs. Tatjana Vinick

WBW Alternate: Hoshi Kogo vs. Jessica Herbig

CageRage · March 21, 2013

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Thursday, Week 3, March 1998

Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on Bellator.com

Womens Bantamweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A left hand misses, allowing Herbig to counter with a nice jab.
>Herbig avoids a jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Herbig to fire back with a nice jab.
>Herbig comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Standing in the pocket, Herbig chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Kogo.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Herbig.
>Kogo gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Kogo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Herbig off of her.
>Herbig begins trying to pass the guard.
>She passes to side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Herbig tries to ensnare Kogo in a kimura.
>Herbig gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Kogo has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Jessica Herbig!

Official Result: Jessica 'Angel Eyes' Herbig defeats Hoshi Kogo (Submission (Kimura) in 3:28 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Bantamweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Stepping back, Ramos creates a bit of distance.
>Vinick chooses to shoot in on Ramos.
>Ramos stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead.
>Vinick smothers Ramos up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping her stuck there for a full minute.
>Vinick pins Ramos up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Ramos is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ramos is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Stepping back, Ramos creates a bit of distance.
>Vinick is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Ramos uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Vinick.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Ramos drops her shoulder and feints to step in, but Vinick isn't buying it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.
>That round goes to Vinick, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Ramos is looking to avoid takedowns as much as possible in this round.
>A jab misses, allowing Ramos to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>Vinick avoids a quick jab and hits a left.
>Ramos feints stepping in.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Ramos backs away from Vinick, creating some space between them.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>An errant jab sets Ramos up to counter-strike with a jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>A jab misses, allowing Vinick to counter-strike with a right hand.
>Vinick counters an errant left jab with a left.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Vinick is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Ramos uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Vinick.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Vinick, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Ramos drops her shoulder and feints to step in, but Vinick isn't buying it.
>Ramos steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Advancing, Ramos counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Ramos uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Ramos circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Vinick counters a right kick to the body by hitting a left jab to the cheek.
>Vinick steps back to avoid a left jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Vinick looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ramos.
>She gets into range.
>Ramos shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>There's a double leg attempt from Vinick, from the pocket.
>Ramos tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, Ramos is on her back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Vinick begins working to pass to side control.
>Vinick gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Vinick tries to lock Ramos in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Ramos is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>No! Ramos manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>Ramos tries to move to guard, but Vinick doesn't allow it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Stuck under side control, Ramos takes a knee to the ribs.
>Vinick tries to lock Ramos into an armbar.
>Vinick gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Ramos is in huge trouble!
>No! Ramos manages to get her arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Vinick, but only a 10-9.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>All three judges give 30-27.
>Tatjana Vinick wins by unanimous decision!
>Post-Fight: 'Motivation issues' are blamed for Ramos losing this fight.

Official Result: Tatjana Vinick defeats Suzana 'Rocky' Ramos (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Bantamweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Gojo steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Gojo comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Rives sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Gojo down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Rives finds her efforts to roll the turtled Gojo over and secure side control fruitless.
>Gojo prevents herself from being rolled out of turtle position.
>Rives is too slow to stop Gojo getting back up.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Rives fakes a lunge.
>Gojo doesn't let Rives settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Gojo shoots in for a takedown.
>Gojo gets caught out and eats a stiff right jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Rives jabs to get Gojo to cover up, then works the body with a couple of nice shots.
>Rives throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Gojo presses in closer to attack.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gojo.
>Gojo gets caught with a left cross though, and she is momentarily wobbly!
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Rives took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Rives counters a wayward left jab with a clean right.
>Gojo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Rives uses her strikes to stop Gojo from getting close enough to grapple.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Rives narrowly misses Gojo with a left uppercut.
>Gojo presses in closer to attack.
>Gojo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Rives.
>Gojo can't get near enough to engage, Rives uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Rives looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Gojo.
>Standing her ground, Gojo looks happy to engage Rives in the pocket.
>A left jab misses, giving Rives the chance to hit back with a vicious leg kick.
>A left jab misses, Rives counters with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Chisaki Gojo is going to end up limping if she takes too many more of those strikes.
>Gojo eats a stiff jab.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>From the pocket, Gojo shoots in for a double leg.
>Rives strikes first and manages to rock Gojo with a solid left hand!
>Moving in closer, Rives looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gojo tries to catch her by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Rives took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gojo.
>A counter left hook catches Gojo hard, almost putting her down!
>Gojo steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Gojo narrowly misses Rives with a right uppercut.
>Rives seems to be waiting for Gojo to make a move.
>There's a takedown attempt from Gojo.
>Rives sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Gojo can't get the takedown, Rives was too quick to back away.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Gojo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Rives.
>Gojo gets caught with a left hook though, and she is momentarily wobbly!
>Rennaya Rives is looking really tired.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Rives apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Gojo tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Rives defended it well.
>Breathing very hard, Chisaki Gojo is looking ragged.
>Rives throws three punches in quick succession, but Gojo was out of range.
>Gojo doesn't let Rives settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Gojo swings for the fences with some lethargic-looking haymakers, then chooses to shoot in on Rives.
>Rives tries to avoid Gojo.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rives saw it coming and got out of range.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Advancing, Gojo counters a right jab by using a nice jab.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Rives, but only a 10-9.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rennaya Rives!

Official Result: Rennaya Rives defeats Chisaki Gojo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Bantamweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Vinicios steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Ikegami slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Ikegami counters a right kick to the body by hitting a nice jab.
>A left jab misses and Ikegami counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Ikegami fires back with a jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Ikegami to counter with a couple of hard rights!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Ikegami hits a stinging jab.
>Showing good head movement, Vinicios weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Slipping past a left jab, Ikegami hits a nice jab.
>Ikegami tries for a left jab but Vinicios uses head movement to avoid it.
>Stepping back, Ikegami creates a bit of distance.
>Vinicios bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Vinicios settle at all, Ikegami comes in closer.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ikegami avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ikegami.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A wayward low right kick allows Ikegami to hit a solid left jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Vinicios throws a few close-range strikes, but Ikegami smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Ikegami is looking to muscle Vinicios back against the cage.
>Ikegami achieves it, pinning Vinicios to the cage.
>Ikegami smothers Vinicios against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
>Vinicios gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Ikegami moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Ikegami throws a wild right hand, but Vinicios covers up and absorbs the strike.
>Ikegami throws a wild right hand, but Vinicios covers up and absorbs the strike.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ikegami circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Vinicios moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a sharp kick to the shin.
>Ikegami misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Vinicios doesn't let Ikegami settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Ikegami the opportunity to counter with a flurry of quick punches to sting Vinicios.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Ikegami avoids a kick to the leg and hits a solid left.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ikegami.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Vinicios slips out of the way of a jab.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Ikegami counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a flurry of small strikes.
>A left jab misses and Ikegami strikes back with a flurry of small strikes.
>A straight left from Vinicios fails to land.
>Ikegami presses in closer to attack.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ikegami counters a weak right kick with a couple of hard rights!
>Ikegami tries for a left jab but Vinicios uses head movement to avoid it.
>Stepping back, Vinicios creates a bit of distance.
>Vinicios narrowly misses Ikegami with a right uppercut.
>Not letting up, Ikegami steps in closer to pressure Vinicios into action.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Ikegami avoids a kick to the leg and hits a nice jab.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Ikegami the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ikegami.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Saya Ikegami!

Official Result: Saya Ikegami defeats Catalina Vinicios (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Stivic feints left, then right.
>Smith avoids a right kick to the body and hits a nice jab.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Smith is looking to muscle Stivic back against the cage.
>Smith manages it, and controls Stivic up against the cage.
>Smith pins Stivic up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot.
>Smothered against the cage, Stivic is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Stivic uses her wrestling skills to prevent Smith from attacking with dirty boxing.
>With the cage trapping Stivic, Smith looks to try and take her down.
>Stivic cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Smith looks to pass guard and get side control.
>She passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Smith tries to lock Stivic into an armbar.
>Smith gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Stivic has to tap!
>'Stunning' Steph Smith takes the win by submission!

Official Result: 'Stunning' Steph Smith defeats 'Rapid Fire' Ramona Stivic (Submission (Armbar) in 4:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Myers counters a wayward left jab with a left hand.
>A jab misses, allowing Myers to counter-strike with a right jab to the cheek.
>Costa slams a crisp right into the gloves of Myers, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Myers steps in closer to pressure Costa into action.
>Costa counters a right jab by hitting a nice left hand.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Myers looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Myers cannot get close enough to the elusive Costa.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Costa avoids a quick jab and hits two hard right hands!
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Myers hits a quick series of punches.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Myers to counter with a jab.
>A right jab misses, Costa counters with a jab.
>Costa tries for a right jab but Myers uses head movement to avoid it.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Myers, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>It sounded like her corner told Myers to attempt to get Costa to the floor in this round.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A jab misses, allowing Myers to counter-strike with two punches.
>Myers swings wildly to get Costa to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Myers can't get the takedown, Costa defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Costa is trying to muscle Myers up against the cage.
>Myers isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Myers slams a crisp left into the gloves of Costa, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Costa sits back and allows Myers to circle.
>Costa fakes a lunge.
>Myers steps in to put some pressure on.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Myers swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Costa.
>Costa tries to step away from the takedown.
>Myers doesn't get the takedown, Costa avoided it.
>Myers slams a crisp left into the gloves of Costa, but can't follow up.
>It seems that Costa is happy to let Myers circle for the moment.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Myers looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Costa is pulled into a grapple.
>Myers is trying to push Costa so that her back is up against the cage.
>Myers does it, Costa is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Costa wrestles back against Myers, not letting her maintain control for any length of time.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Myers.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Costa throws a left jab but Myers avoids it.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Myers comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Costa tries to avoid the takedown.
>Costa avoids the takedown attempt.
>Myers steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Costa gets caught with a looping left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Costa looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Myers.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Myers uses strikes to keep Costa away.
>Costa gets caught with a looping left.
>Myers chooses to shoot in on Costa.
>Costa tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Myers drives forward and gets the takedown! Costa couldn't quite stop it.
>Myers ends up holding a seated Costa around the waist, pressing her up against the cage.
>Myers attempts to guillotine Costa, who is stuck against the cage.
>The guillotine choke is locked in, deep enough that Costa has to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Leslie Myers!

Official Result: Leslie Myers defeats Carina Costa (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:19 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Ferraz slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Due waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a nice right hand.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Moving forward, Ferraz counters a right jab with a series of quick punches.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Due to hit back with a solid right jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Ferraz to fire back with a series of rights.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ferraz avoids a leg kick and scores with a clean jab.
>Ferraz steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Ferraz counters an attempted body kick with a series of rights.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Due bobs and weaves.
>Ferraz quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Ferraz counters a wayward right jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ferraz.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A weak left kick is countered by Ferraz with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Due counters a flurry of punches by hitting a clean right.
>A barrage of punches miss and Ferraz strikes back with a flurry of small strikes.
>Ferraz comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Strikes from Due keep Ferraz from stepping in too close.
>A jab misses, allowing Due to counter-strike with a crisp right hand punch.
>Ferraz steps back to avoid a right jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ferraz doesn't get drawn in as Due feints a kick.
>Moving forward, Ferraz counters a series of wayward big punches with a stinging right jab.
>Due comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Due is now standing in the pocket.
>A right jab misses, Due counters with a crisp right jab.
>Due uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with some big lefts, putting Ferraz down!
>Due doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Ferraz recovers her wits quickly.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Due looks to get on top of Ferraz.
>Ferraz tries to get free, but Due is able to secure side control.
>Due throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Due hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Due.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Due counters a flurry of punches with a nice right hand.
>Due waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a jab.
>Ferraz side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a series of quick rights.
>Due throws a right jab but Ferraz avoids it.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Due the opportunity to counter with a barrage of big left hands, knocking Ferraz down!
>Due quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Ferraz!
>Due pounds away, Ferraz is in serious trouble!
>The referee stops the match!
>That's a controversial call, Ferraz seemed to be still defending herself intelligently!
>Honey Due takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats Maria 'Fine Frenzy' Ferraz (TKO (Strikes) in 2:56 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Bantamweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Peyton avoids a quick jab and hits a right hand.
>Mellow moves out of range of some wild punches.
>Peyton counters a wayward left jab with a quick left.
>Peyton steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Peyton counters a left jab with a barrage of big right hands, knocking Mellow down!
>Peyton senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Peyton unloads with big punches, Mellow is struggling to cope!
>Peyton is only stopped by Mellow pulling her down into side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Peyton keeps Mellow guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Peyton blocks Mellow as she tries a sweep from side control.
>Peyton relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>Mellow comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Peyton attempts to avoid Mellow as she shoots in.
>Mellow can't get the takedown, Peyton was too quick to back away.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Moving in closer, Mellow looks like she may want to wrestle Peyton.
>Mellow eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Mellow takes a jab to the cheek.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Peyton, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Peyton is trying to push Mellow so that her back is up against the cage.
>Peyton does it, Mellow is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Peyton tries to use dirty boxing against Mellow, but her opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>Peyton steps back from Mellow and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Peyton uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Peyton throws a left jab but Mellow uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>A left jab misses, Peyton counters with a clean punch.
>Mellow uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Stepping back, Peyton creates a bit of distance.
>Mellow swings wildly to get Peyton to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Mellow can't get the takedown, Peyton defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mellow smothers Peyton when she tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>With Peyton in her grasp, Mellow tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>Peyton is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard!
>Time slips away as Mellow successfully keeps Peyton stuck against the ground.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Mellow tries to pass the guard.
>Peyton comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Mellow in guard.
>Mellow leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Peyton.
>Mellow tries to pass the guard.
>She eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Peyton.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Peyton telling her to be wary of Mellow trying takedowns.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>There's a takedown attempt from Mellow.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Mellow is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Mellow takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing.
>An errant jab sets Peyton up to counter-strike with a quick left.
>Peyton is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Mellow.
>Mellow sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Peyton is able to defend against it.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Peyton throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Mellow doesn't let Peyton settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Clare Peyton is looking really tired.
>Moving in closer, Mellow looks like she may want to wrestle Peyton.
>Mellow grabs Peyton and pulls her into a grapple.
>Natasha Mellow is breathing very hard.
>Mellow attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Peyton to the ground.
>Peyton is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard!
>Mellow is trying to pass guard.
>Mellow isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Peyton uses her legs to push Mellow back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Mellow is too quick though, and grabs side control before Peyton can get up.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Mellow attempts the mount.
>She can't mount Peyton.
>Natasha Mellow looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Mellow.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>The judges give 29-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
>Making Clare Peyton the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Clare Peyton defeats Natasha Mellow (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Samir scores with a jab that stops Hayes getting too close.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Hayes looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>A left jab misses, Samir counters with a punch.
>Hayes slips past a straight punch and then hits a barrage of hard right hands!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Samir dodges a jab, and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Hayes takes a hard inside leg kick from the pocket.
>Samir slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick jabs.
>Hayes takes a stiff jab.
>Standing in the pocket, Samir throws an inside leg kick but Hayes shows good footwork to avoid it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Samir tries for a body kick but Hayes sees it coming and avoids it.
>Using head movement, Hayes slips past a left jab and counters with a jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Samir to counter with a thudding right hook to the body.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Samir.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Samir telling her to use a lot of movement.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Standing in the pocket, Samir throws an inside leg kick but Hayes shows good footwork to avoid it.
>Samir uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Samir tries to wriggle free, but Hayes controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Samir is looking to muscle Hayes back against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Hayes pinned to the cage.
>Hayes is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.
>Samir takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Samir lands a crisp jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Samir uses a stiff jab.
>From the pocket, Samir hits a stiff jab.
>Hayes, ever the warrior, doesn't back off even for a second.
>Hayes lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a clean punch.
>Samir covers up to take several right hands.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Samir lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Checking a leg kick, Hayes counters back immediately with a barrage of big punches on Samir!
>Samir lands a crisp jab.
>Hayes checks a leg kick and comes right back with a stinging jab.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>Superb round of action there, there's not a single fan in this building who didn't enjoy that.
>I think Samir took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>Her corner are pumping her up with encouragement, and Hayes looks ready to come out and go for broke.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Samir gets a vicious inside leg kick on Hayes.
>Lora Hayes is going to end up limping if she takes too many more of those strikes.
>Samir counters a left jab by hitting a series of quick lefts.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Samir avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Hayes comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Samir now has Hayes standing in the pocket.
>Hayes uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits some big rights, putting Samir down!
>Hayes quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Samir!
>Hayes pounds away, the stunned Samir struggles to deal with them.
>The referee leaps in and stops the fight!
>That's a really poor decision by the referee, as Samir didn't seem to be in too much danger there!
>By TKO, the winner is Lora Hayes!

Official Result: 'The Danish Danger' Lora Hayes defeats Daljit Samir (TKO (Strikes) in 3:17 of round 3). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Duke avoids a jab.
>Moving forward, Richards counters a left jab with a series of lefts.
>Richards nails Duke with a series of quick jabs.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Duke slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Duke circles around Richards.
>Not letting Duke settle, Richards moves in closer.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Richards feints rushing in, but Duke doesn't fall for it.
>Richards feints to the right, trying to draw Duke into throwing a strike.
>Richards tries for a left jab but Duke moves out of range.
>Richards looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Duke.
>Standing her ground, Duke looks happy to engage Richards in the pocket.
>A left jab misses, Richards counters with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Duke steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Standing in the pocket, Duke chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Richards.
>A counter left hand catches Duke above the eye.
>Duke steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.
>I have to give that round to Richards, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Between rounds, her corner told Duke to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Richards feints to the right, trying to draw Duke into throwing a strike.
>Richards tries for a left jab but Duke moves out of range.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Richards counters a left jab by using a right kick to the thigh.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Duke tries to wrestle Richards backward and up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Richards pinned to the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Showing her ability to exert control, Duke smothers Richards up against the cage for a minute or so, wearing her down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>Duke shows her grappling ability by pinning Richards up against the cage and keeps her there for about thirty seconds.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Duke tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Richards struggles and doesn't let herself get controlled.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>Duke looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Richards counters with a left jab that catches Duke hard.
>Duke catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! Richards pulls guard.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Duke took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Richards gets a vicious leg kick on Duke.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Duke counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, down goes Richards! She pulls guard though.
>Richards is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Duke off of her.
>In guard, Duke begins working to pass to side control.
>She manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>In half guard, Duke catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Richards tries to sweep Duke but can't do it.
>Breathing very hard, Rain Richards is looking ragged.
>Duke pounds away on Richards, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Richards tries to sweep Duke but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In half guard, Duke begins working to get side control.
>Richards keeps her half guard secure.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Duke.
>Here come the official scores.
>All three judges have given 29-28.
>'The Predator' Tanya Duke wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: 'The Predator' Tanya Duke defeats Rain 'Storm' Richards (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Belle slips past a left jab and counters with some big right hands!
>Seeing a low kick coming, Dietrich strikes first with a clean left jab.
>Using head movement, Dietrich slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch.
>Dietrich gets caught with a barrage of big right hands from the pocket, and despite covering up is eventually knocked to the ground!
>Belle quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Dietrich!
>Belle fires away, but Dietrich survives and eventually pulls her down into side control.
>Belle unloads with big right hands from side control, but Dietrich is able to deal with most of them.
>Belle attempts the mount.
>She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Dietrich tries to pull guard on Belle but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Belle attempts to roll Dietrich slightly and take her back.
>Belle takes the back, Dietrich couldn't stop it.
>Belle tries to lock Dietrich in an armbar.
>Belle rolls onto her back to try and get the armbar, but Dietrich pulls free and gets side control.
>Dietrich throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Belle brings her legs in to trap Dietrich in half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In half guard, Dietrich throws a couple of punches designed to keep Belle guessing.
>Dietrich fires away with big punches, but Belle keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Belle struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>Dietrich punches down at Belle, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.
>That round goes to Belle, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Dietrich steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Belle counters a wayward left jab with a hard right kick to the legs.
>Belle avoids a jab and scores with a barrage of big punches on Dietrich!
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Dietrich to hit a stinging jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Dietrich to hit a nice jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Dietrich to counter with a straight left.
>Dietrich slips past a straight punch and hits a clean punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Belle slips past a jab and scores with a jab.
>Dietrich checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a nice left.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Dietrich to counter with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Belle to counter with a stinging jab.
>Dietrich checks a low kick and quickly hits a clean left jab.
>Dietrich uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a solid punch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Belle dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>Using head movement, Belle slips past a left jab and counters with a hard leg kick.
>Toni Dietrich won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Belle slips past a superman punch and fires back with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Dietrich checks a low kick and quickly hits a massive uppercut, but Belle somehow doesn't go down!
>That last strike may have hurt Belle, she is backing away but looks punch-drunk!
>Dietrich tries to capitalise with a barrage of big rights, but Belle has the sense to cover up.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>All eyes are glued on this match after an excellent, action-packed round.
>I think Dietrich took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A jab misses and Belle counters with a brutal right head kick, Dietrich goes down on her ass!
>Dietrich recovers her wits quickly, and waits for Belle to make a move.
>In comes Belle looking to get some form of ground control.
>Dietrich tries to get free, but Belle is able to secure side control.
>Belle fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Belle hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Belle attempts to move to mount.
>Dietrich doesn't let Belle get the mount, and so she remains at side control.
>Dietrich gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Neither fighter manages to impose herself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Belle moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Moving in closer, Dietrich looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Dietrich moves into the pocket.
>Dietrich looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Strikes from Belle keep Dietrich from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back.
>Dietrich steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Dietrich comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Dietrich is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but she avoids it at the last second.
>Nina Belle is looking really tired.
>Belle counters a wayward left jab with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Belle.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give a score of 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Nina Belle!

Official Result: Nina 'Liberty' Belle defeats Toni Dietrich (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>DiSerra has to cover up to take a barrage of big punches.
>Benes catches DiSerra with a series of quick left jabs.
>DiSerra gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back.
>Benes uses a hard right body kick on DiSerra, the shin thudding into her ribs.
>DiSerra sees a body kick coming, grabs it, and showing her judo background goes straight for a trip, but Benes stuffs it.
>From the pocket, Benes lands a huge right cross, DiSerra is wobbly!
>As she backs off it becomes clear that DiSerra is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked her!
>DiSerra goes down after getting hammered with a barrage of rights!
>Benes doesn't have time to capitalise though, as DiSerra recovers her wits quickly.
>On her back, DiSerra can't do much to stop a kick to the leg.
>Benes hits a kick to the knee.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Apparently unwilling to engage, Benes lets her opponent stand back up.
>DiSerra comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>A counter left hand catches DiSerra above the eye.
>Benes throws a right kick to the body but DiSerra avoids it.
>DiSerra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Benes.
>Benes ends up grappling for supremacy with DiSerra.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>DiSerra looks to take Benes down by setting up a judo throw.
>DiSerra uses a nice inside leg trip and Benes is forced to pull half guard!
>DiSerra tries to lock Benes into an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Benes has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Charlotte DiSerra!

Official Result: Charlotte DiSerra defeats 'Violent' Violet Benes (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

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Bellator Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Chikamatsu swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Biel.
>Biel tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Biel saw it coming and got out of range.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Chikamatsu avoids a jab.
>Chikamatsu slips out of the way of a jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Chikamatsu to fire back with a stinging left jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Chikamatsu swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Biel.
>Chikamatsu doesn't get the takedown, Biel was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Biel is trying to push Chikamatsu so that her back is up against the cage.
>Biel achieves it, pinning Chikamatsu to the cage.
>Chikamatsu wrestles back against Biel, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Showing her ability to exert control, Chikamatsu smothers Biel up against the cage for about thirty seconds, wearing her down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>Biel waits for Chikamatsu to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns her around so that she now has her back to the cage.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That was a very close round, but I think Chikamatsu just about edged it.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Biel hits Chikamatsu with a nice left jab.
>Biel slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp jab.
>Chikamatsu avoids a couple of wild swings.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Chikamatsu.
>The takedown doesn't work, Biel sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Biel and Chikamatsu break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Biel counters a left jab by hitting a right hand.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Chikamatsu shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Biel backs away to create some more space.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Using her wrestling skills, Chikamatsu is trying to push Biel up against the cage.
>Chikamatsu does it, Biel is stuck with her back to the cage.
>With the cage trapping Biel, Chikamatsu looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
>An outside leg trip sweeps Biel down to the ground, where she is left on her back pulling half guard!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Chikamatsu attempts to arm triangle Biel from the top of half guard.
>Biel stops Chikamatsu from applying it.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Biel looks to scramble for position.
>Chikamatsu is too quick though, and grabs side control before Biel can get up.
>Breathing very hard, Trish Biel is looking ragged.
>Chikamatsu attempts an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, but Biel survives the few seconds that remain!
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Chikamatsu, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A jab misses and Biel counters with two punches.
>Chikamatsu shoots in for a takedown.
>Chikamatsu gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Chikamatsu to counter with a solid left jab.
>Chikamatsu comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Biel sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Biel avoided Chikamatsu.
>Chikamatsu hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Biel doesn't press Chikamatsu, allowing her to circle.
>Chikamatsu throws a looping punch, but Biel avoids it.
>Biel seems to be waiting for Chikamatsu to make a move.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Chikamatsu comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Biel sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Chikamatsu down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Kochiyo Chikamatsu doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Biel rolls the turtled Chikamatsu over and secures side control.
>Trish Biel looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Biel tries to lock Chikamatsu in an americana.
>Chikamatsu doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Biel blocks an attempted sweep.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Biel relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>Chikamatsu narrowly misses Biel with a right uppercut.
>Time slips away as Biel doesn't press Chikamatsu, allowing her to circle.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That round goes to Biel, 10-9 on my card.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 scores the contest as 29-28 to Biel.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Chikamatsu.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Chikamatsu.
>The winner, by split decision, is Kochiyo Chikamatsu!

Official Result: Kochiyo Chikamatsu defeats 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Satou slips out of the way of a jab.
>Becker comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Satou.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Satou goes for a single leg, but Becker is equal to it.
>Becker comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing an opportunity, Satou goes straight for a takedown, but Becker is equal to it.
>Satou shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Satou doesn't get the takedown, Becker was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using her wrestling skills, Becker is trying to push Satou up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Satou pinned to the cage.
>Satou wrestles back against Becker, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Satou tries to take Becker down.
>Becker stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Satou against the cage.
>Becker tries to use some dirty boxing, but Satou uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Satou wrestles back against Becker, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage.
>Satou attempts to wrestle Becker to the ground.
>Becker shows stubborn resistance and Satou cannot complete the takedown.
>Becker creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for her to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Becker.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Satou counters a left jab by using a solid left jab.
>Becker avoids a jab and scores with two straight lefts.
>Satou sneaks a glance at her corner.
>It seems that Becker is happy to let Satou circle for the moment.
>Becker counters an errant left jab with a barrage of big punches on Satou!
>Becker catches Satou with a crisp jab from the pocket.
>Satou eats a stiff jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Satou uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Becker takes a stiff jab.
>Working from the pocket, Becker hits a couple of heavy punches that knock Satou down!
>Ruth Becker doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Becker quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Satou!
>Becker fires away with punches, Satou is getting pounded.
>There's lots of strikes landing, Satou needs to find a way out of this position quickly!
>With Satou stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'Home Wrecker' Ruth Becker!

Official Result: 'Home Wrecker' Ruth Becker defeats Akemi Satou (TKO (Strikes) in 3:51 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Hill throws a barrage of big rights but Palmer is quick to move out of range.
>Hill slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Palmer comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Hill sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Palmer down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Hill tries to roll Palmer and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Hill finds her efforts to roll the turtled Palmer over and secure side control fruitless.
>Palmer doesn't let Hill roll her onto her back.
>Hill is too slow to stop Palmer getting back up.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Palmer steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Palmer.
>Hill sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Palmer down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>In turtle position Palmer does not allow Hill to roll her over.
>In turtle position Palmer does not allow Hill to roll her over.
>Taking advantage of a pause, Palmer stands up.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Hill counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>Palmer chooses to shoot in on Hill.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Palmer is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>In turtle position Palmer does not allow Hill to roll her over.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to Hill, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Palmer attempts to wrestle Hill to the ground.
>Hill cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Palmer tries to pass the guard.
>Advancing her position fairly easily, she passes to side control.
>Palmer looks to roll Hill slightly and slip behind.
>She shows excellent control to move Hill over and take her back.
>Palmer tries to lock Hill in an armbar.
>Hill blocks it.
>Hill tries to turn over and sweep Palmer but can't do it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Palmer attempts a rear naked choke.
>Hill doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Hill tries a roll, but doesn't budge Palmer.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Palmer tries to ensnare Hill in an armbar.
>Hill defends herself well.
>Palmer blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back.
>Palmer attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Hill.
>Hill doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Serena Hill looks very tired out there.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Palmer.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Palmer.
>Hill stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Palmer into a clinch.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Hill uses a stiff left jab to stop Palmer from advancing.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Palmer keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Time slips away as Hill doesn't press Palmer, allowing her to circle.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A straight left fails to land and Hill is able to fire back with a series of quick lefts.
>Palmer hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Hill sits back and allows Palmer to circle.
>Palmer comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Hill sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Palmer down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In turtle position Palmer does not allow Hill to roll her over.
>Serena Hill seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Palmer takes the opportunity to stand up.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Hill, but only a 10-9.
>Here come the official scores.
>All three judges have scored it 29-28.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Serena 'Hunter' Hill!

Official Result: Serena 'Hunter' Hill defeats Shannon 'The Rash' Palmer (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

MAIN EVENT

Bellator Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Igarashi sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a jab.
>Igarashi is caught with a barrage of big punches, forcing her up against the cage!
>Igarashi collapses, hurt, and Taylor looks to finish by unleashing a barrage of strikes to her downed opponent!
>The referee jumps in and saves Igarashi from taking any more shots!
>Alyssa 'The Viper' Taylor takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Alyssa 'The Viper' Taylor defeats Kimie Igarashi (TKO (Strikes) in 1:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

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Attendance: 1,007

Ticket Sales: $50,350

TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 119,724

TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 71,838

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Poor

Fight of the Night: Lora Hayes vs. Daljit Samir

KO of the Night: Ruth Becker

Submission of the Night: Leslie Myers

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Press Conference

- While all fighters in the Womens Bantamweight Championship and Qualification brackets will go through to the next round, three of the four fighters in the #1 contender tournament have recieved medical suspensions past the date of the semi-finals, Charlotte DiSerra will be replaced in the bracket by alternate Tatjana Vinick, Tanya Duke will be replaced by alternate Jessica Herbig, and Lora Hayes will be replaced by alternate Rennaya Rives!

- Ruth Becker wants a match up with Alyssa Taylor, they will both have to advance to the finals of the bracket for this fight to take place in the tournament!

- Maria Ferraz suffered a knee injury in her loss to Honey Due and will miss a month or two!

- The televised card for Bellator 10 was announced, and will be main evented by a Featherweight Qualification Tournament bout between Lamont Banner and Hisamitsu Sasaki, and will also feature both Featherweight Championship Semi-Finals, Foggy Lee vs. Jefferson Mndawe, and Yagi Jokichi vs. Lucky Lyman!

Predictions

None

CageRage · March 21, 2013

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Veterans Take Center Stage In Bellator Light Heavyweight Title Bracket!

Thursday, Week 4, March 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Glenn Pimm (30-11) vs. Petey Barnum (21-13)

Glenn Pimm is a veteran of small shows across the country, racking up over 40 fights, picking up his victories with his wrestling, and smothering top control! A journeyman who has been around a long time, Petey Barnum is a boxer that can stand and trade with anyone, but doesn't have a rounded MMA game to back it up!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Trevor Murray (21-11) vs. Jerry Bogdonovich (5-0)

Seeing Trevor Murray's name on a fight card makes MMA fans around the country cringe, as he wins most of his fights by taking his opponent down, and laying on top of them for 15 minutes while doing nothing! But those same cringing fans will pay gladly to see him get whaled on by street brawler Jerry Bogdonovich, a cult favorite thanks to his exciting style of brawl-based fighting, he has yet to face quality opposition however!

UNDERCARD

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Ernie Bruns (17-10) vs. Jon Silvers (6-0)

Best known for his amazing strength and conditioning, kickboxer Ernie Bruns loves nothing better than to stand and trade, but if the fight gets to the ground, he has no defence! Jon Silvers is a boxer with both technique, and power on his side in the striking game, he also has a good sprawl, which covers his weakness on the ground!

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Jethro Munter (10-6) vs. Nestor Morozov (21-11-1)

Jethro Munter is a powerful wrestler with great takedowns, who loves to get the fight to the ground to work his brutal ground and pound offense, however, he can't take a punch, so if the opponent has the answer to his takedown, Munter usually has his night ended early! A true veteran of MMA, Nestor Morozov has been around since the genesis of the sport, he is a strong wrestler, who loves using the clinch to set up his takedowns, and use his vicious ground and pound tactics to end fights!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: William Harrison (3-0) vs. Marcos Maciel (4-0)

Trained in a variety of combat styles while serving in the armed forces, William Harrison is dangerous both on the feet, and on the ground, one of the more versatile fighters, he is a dangerous opponent to face! Marcos Maciel is one of the best strikers in MMA, thanks to a combination of power and technique, his ground game is nothing special, but his excellent sprawl helps cover this weakness!

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Guillermo Morales (7-0-1) vs. Gustavo Spagnol (3-0)

Guillermo Morales might be the most powerful man in the Light Heavyweight Division, anywhere, he packs a lot of muscle on his compact frame, making him extremely hard to take down, and giving him great power when he shoots in for one of his unstoppable takedowns! Gustavo Spagnol is among the best ground and pound fighters on the planet, using his excellent takedowns to gain top control, and rain down destruction on his opponents, the rest of his MMA game is unexceptional, but he's so good at his specialty it rarely matters!

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Naozane Yamaguchiya (5-0) vs. Terry Catt (4-0)

Naozane Yamaguchiya doesn't like complicating his gameplan, he just flattens the opponent with a takedown, and pounds on him till the ref steps in, he has enough raw strength that he usually has no trouble executing that gameplan! Terry Catt is definately one to watch for in the future, a strong wrestler, he also has an emerging striking game that lets him mix things up now and again!

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Quarter-Final: Nilton Fantoni (4-0) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (3-0)

Nilton Fantani is a rising star in Brazil, thanks to his combination of excellent grappling, and his great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game, his striking game is mediocre at best, which is his only weakness! Jiroemon Hasegawa is a tough customer known for his all-business approach to the fight game, and excellent conditioning, he brings a strong mixture of wrestling and jiu jitsu to the table, but is let down by his striking game!

Light Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Adrian Pascal (2-0) vs. Priti Manek (2-0)

Adrian Pascal is known for his excellent cardio, a great wrestler, with excellent takedowns, he loves to smother opponents from top position, he also has some power in his hands, which can make him difficult to stand and bang with! Originally a kickboxer, Priti Manek is known for his frantic attack, overwhelming his opponents through sheer striking volume, he has been cross training a little, and has a decent all around game, though nothing spectacular!

Light Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Toby Sorkin (3-0) vs. Dag Kreuger (3-0)

One of the few high level American Judo competitors to convert to MMA, Toby Sorkin brings a world class judo game to the table, with strong grappling, he also has natural athletic ability, and raw power. He can be obnoxious, and fans will show up hoping to see him get his butt kicked! A powerhouse of a Light Heavyweight, Dag Kreuger loves using his wrestling to score takedowns, and then rain down his fight ending ground and pound!

Light Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Markku Mikkola (2-0) vs. Adrian Swall (3-0)

A wrestler from Finland, Markku Mikkola is an extremely tough man to grapple against, and is good at getting top control, where he unleashes his brutal ground and pound! Adrian Swall loves punishing opponents with his up close, in your face wrestling, but can also do a lot of damage by swinging for the fences with his heavy hands!

Light Heavyweight Qualification Quarter-Final: Logan Sky (1-0) vs. Takesi Yanagimoto (2-0)

A high level kickboxer, Logan Sky is quick on his feet, making him very elusive and hard to hit, but he is always alert for opportunities to step in and unleash some strikes of his own! A solid wrestler, Takesi Yanagimoto has good grappling skills and no trouble controlling opponents, but needs to work on his finishing skills!

Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Allen LeFleur (1-0) vs. Logan Bluffer (1-0)

Originally a wrestler, Allen LeFleur has cross-trained in both kickboxing, and jiu jitsu since deciding to convert to MMA, he could easily fight at Heavyweight, but prefers to cut down to maximize his size advantage! A wrestler, Logan Bluffer loves taking people down and beating them up, he is still adapting to MMA however, and his striking skills are a work in progress!

Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Matthew Michael Kirby (1-0) vs. Joshua Hope (1-0)

Matthew Michael Kirby is a power puncher from Scotland, most of his opponents think twice about standing and trading with someone with that kind of power! Following a highly successful amateur wrestling career in which he was beat only twice in over a hundred matches, Joshua Hope converted to MMA in 1997, he is difficult to take down or submit, and has no problem smothering opponents from top control!

Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Ryuji Ganaha (1-0) vs. Jericho Stewart (1-0)

Ryuji Ganaha comes from a strong wrestling background, but has cross-trained extensively since moving to MMA, and has become a versatile, and dangerous competitor! Jericho Stewart was an amateur boxer in his youth, and few will want to stand with him due to his combination of hand speed and knockout power, however, taking him off his feet is a tough task due to his good sprawl, and sheer physical strength!

Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Emil Karlsson (1-0) vs. Makhak Kirakosyan (1-0)

Emil Karlsson is scary, powerful, and seriously intimidating, and uses that to his advantage to take fights to his opponents to destroy them early on, his striking is dangerous due to his natural power, and he has an underrated grappling game! Makhak Kirakosyan is a boxer, whose height, and reach advantage make him very hard to deal with, his youth means he has time to improve his other aspects of MMA, and he will need to!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Glenn Pimm (205) vs. Petey Barnum (205)

Trevor Murray (205) vs. Jerry Bogdonovich (205)

Ernie Bruns (205) vs. Jon Silvers (205)

Jethro Munter (205) vs. Nestor Morozov (205)

William Harrison (205) vs. Marcos Maciel (205)

Guillermo Morales (205) vs. Gustavo Spagnol (205)

Naozane Yamaguchiya (205) vs. Terry Catt (205)

Nilton Fantoni (205) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (205)

Adrian Pascal (205) vs. Priti Manek (205)

Toby Sorkin (205) vs. Dag Kreuger (205)

Markku Mikkola (205) vs. Adrian Swall (205)

Logan Sky (205) vs. Takesi Yanagimoto (205)

Allen LeFleur (205) vs. Logan Bluffer (205)

Matthew Michael Kirby (205) vs. Joshua Hope (205)

Ryuji Ganaha (205) vs. Jericho Stewart (205)

Emil Karlsson (205) vs. Makhak Kirakosyan (205)

Bellator 8 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LHW Title QF: Glenn Pimm vs. Petey Barnum

LHW Title QF: Trevor Murray vs. Jerry Bogdonovich

LHW Title QF: Ernie Bruns vs. Jon Silvers

LHW Title QF: Jethro Munter vs. Nestor Morozov

Preliminary Card

LHW #1 Con QF: William Harrison vs. Marcos Maciel

LHW #1 Con QF: Guillermo Morales vs. Gustavo Spagnol

LHW #1 Con QF: Naozane Yamaguchiya vs. Terry Catt

LHW #1 Con QF: Nilton Fantoni vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa

LHW Qualify QF: Adrian Pascal vs. Priti Manek

LHW Qualify QF: Toby Sorkin vs. Dag Kreuger

LHW Qualify QF: Markku Mikkola vs. Adrian Swall

LHW Qualify QF: Logan Sky vs. Takesi Yanagimoto

LHW Alternate: Allen LeFleur vs. Logan Bluffer

LHW Alternate: Matthew Michael Kirby vs. Joshua Hope

LHW Alternate: Ryuji Ganaha vs. Jericho Stewart

LHW Alternate: Emil Karlsson vs. Makhak Kirakosyan

CageRage · March 22, 2013

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Thursday, Week 4, March 1998

Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on Bellator.com

Light Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Karlsson slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>There's a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
>Karlsson gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>An errant jab sets Kirakosyan up to counter-strike with a jab.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Karlsson comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Kirakosyan counters with a right hand that catches Karlsson flush, rocking him!
>Kirakosyan slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a solid left.
>Karlsson shoots in for a takedown.
>Kirakosyan attempts to avoid Karlsson as he shoots in.
>Kirakosyan avoids the takedown attempt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Kirakosyan is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Karlsson goes for a single leg, but Kirakosyan is equal to it.
>Kirakosyan comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Karlsson tries to single leg Kirakosyan as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>There's a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
>Kirakosyan attempts to avoid Karlsson as he shoots in.
>Karlsson doesn't get the takedown, Kirakosyan avoided it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Kirakosyan feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>A flicked jab from Karlsson only finds gloves.
>Not letting Karlsson settle at all, Kirakosyan comes in closer.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kirakosyan.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A left jab misses and Kirakosyan counters with a straight left.
>An errant jab sets Karlsson up to counter-strike with a left.
>Karlsson shoots in for a takedown.
>Kirakosyan tries to avoid Karlsson.
>Kirakosyan avoids the takedown attempt.
>Karlsson gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Kirakosyan keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Karlsson presses in closer to attack.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Getting underhooks, Karlsson looks for a takedown.
>Karlsson can't get the takedown, as Kirakosyan wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Kirakosyan and Karlsson break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Kirakosyan misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Not letting up, Karlsson steps in closer to pressure Kirakosyan into action.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Karlsson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kirakosyan.
>Kirakosyan counters with a left jab that catches Karlsson hard.
>Kirakosyan counters a left jab by hitting a crisp jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Boos echo around the arena after that round produced little in the way of entertainment.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kirakosyan.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Karlsson counters a wayward left jab with a solid left.
>Kirakosyan feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Karlsson is just able to avoid them.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Kirakosyan slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Kirakosyan gets Karlsson with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Karlsson presses in closer to attack.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Advancing, Karlsson counters a left jab by using a clean jab.
>Karlsson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Karlsson can't close the distance, Kirakosyan keeps him away with strikes.
>A barrage of punches miss and Kirakosyan strikes back with a clean jab.
>Breathing very hard, Emil Karlsson is looking ragged.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Karlsson moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Karlsson.
>Here come the official scores.
>The judges have scored it 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Makhak Kirakosyan!

Official Result: Makhak 'Thunder' Kirakosyan defeats 'The Midnight Killer' Emil Karlsson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Light Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Ganaha keeps his cool as Stewart throws a feint to the left.
>Stewart throws a barrage of big right hands but Ganaha moves out of range.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ganaha.
>Stewart attempts to avoid Ganaha as he shoots in.
>Stewart avoids the takedown attempt.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Stewart throws rights and lefts, but Ganaha covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>A right jab misses, Stewart counters with a clean left jab.
>Showing good head movement, Ganaha slips past a flurry of strikes.
>A barrage of big left hands are thrown but Ganaha covers up well.
>Ganaha slips past a big right and hits a straight right.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Showing good head movement, Ganaha slips past a tight combination and counter-strikes with a punch.
>Ganaha slips past a tidy combination and hits a solid punch.
>Stewart lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a solid punch.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Incredibly close round, but Ganaha came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Ganaha slips out of the way of a jab.
>Stewart feints left, then right.
>A jab misses, allowing Stewart to counter-strike with a straight right that lands dead on the button...and Ganaha is knocked clean out!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Jericho Stewart!

Official Result: Jericho Stewart defeats Ryuji 'Shogun' Ganaha (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:59 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Light Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Hope steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Hope the opportunity to counter with a crisp left hand punch.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Hope isn't drawn in by Kirby feinting to his left.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Kirby counters a wayward left jab with a crunching right hook to the body.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Kirby throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Hope comes in closer to press the issue.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kirby steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Hope comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hope eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kirby.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A left jab misses and Kirby counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Hope comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Hope gets caught with a right cross though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Hope recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Kirby to make a move.
>Kirby hovers, wary of up-kicks, then darts in to hit a right hand before retreating again.
>Kirby motions for Hope to stand up, which he does.
>Kirby hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Hope doesn't let Kirby settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hope shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Hope has to go to settle for pushing Kirby up against the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hope exerts total control, keeping Kirby smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so.
>Hope uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Hope sweeps the legs and takes Kirby down, hard.
>Hope ends up holding a seated Kirby around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.
>Kirby is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Hope off of him.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Hope smothers Kirby up against the cage wall.
>Hope attempts to guillotine Kirby, who is stuck against the cage.
>Hope gets the guillotine fully applied and Kirby has to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Joshua Hope!

Official Result: 'Glorious' Joshua Hope defeats Matthew Michael Kirby (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:58 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Light Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>LeFleur counters a left jab with a jab.
>LeFleur counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Bluffer.
>LeFleur throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bluffer.
>LeFleur doesn't get the takedown, Bluffer was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Bluffer is trying to push LeFleur up against the cage.
>LeFleur isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>LeFleur looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Bluffer throws a vicious right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.
>LeFleur doesn't get drawn in as Bluffer feints a kick.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Bluffer looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with LeFleur.
>LeFleur is pulled into a grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Bluffer steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>LeFleur throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Bluffer tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, LeFleur came in hard and fast and was too much for Bluffer.
>Bluffer ends up sitting, his legs trapped under LeFleur, with his back pressed against the cage.
>Bluffer is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift LeFleur off of him.
>LeFleur begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.
>He is much too good for Bluffer, and gets the mount!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of LeFleur.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>LeFleur counters an errant left jab with a series of quick jabs.
>Bluffer throws a left jab but LeFleur avoids it.
>LeFleur chooses to shoot in on Bluffer.
>LeFleur goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is successful, Bluffer couldn't quite stay on his feet.
>Bluffer ends up sitting, his legs trapped under LeFleur, with his back pressed against the cage.
>LeFleur looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Bluffer from a seated position onto his back.
>He is much too good for Bluffer, and gets the mount!
>LeFleur has solid control over Bluffer, and starts pounding away with strikes.
>Bluffer had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Bluffer was intelligently defending himself!
>The winner, by TKO; Allen LeFleur!

Official Result: 'The Chunky Monkey' Allen LeFleur defeats Logan Bluffer (TKO (Strikes) in 1:58 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Light Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Sky drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Yanagimoto isn't buying it.
>Yanagimoto takes a hard leg kick.
>A weak right kick is countered by Yanagimoto with a jab.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Sky backs away to create some more space.
>Sky looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Yanagimoto seems happy to engage with Sky in the pocket.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Showing good head movement, Sky slips past a right hand and counters with a clean punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Yanagimoto shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Sky slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a sharp right body kick.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Sky to counter with a nice left.
>From the pocket, Yanagimoto sees a body kick coming and hits a nice jab.
>Yanagimoto throws a wild right but Sky avoids it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Sky tries to wriggle free, but Yanagimoto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Yanagimoto attempts to pick Sky up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Sky defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That round goes to Sky, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Yanagimoto is trying to push Sky up against the cage.
>Yanagimoto does it, Sky is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Yanagimoto shows great control, keeping Sky pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for a little over a minute.
>With Sky stuck against the cage, Yanagimoto gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Yanagimoto can't get the takedown, as Sky wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Sky tries to keep Yanagimoto up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Yanagimoto reverses so that he is the one in control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Yanagimoto has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Sky down.
>Sky stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Yanagimoto against the cage.
>Sky attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Yanagimoto is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.
>Yanagimoto catches an unsuspecting Sky in a standing guillotine!
>Yanagimoto gets the guillotine sunk in and Sky has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Takesi Yanagimoto!

Official Result: Takesi Yanagimoto defeats 'Intensity Personified' Logan Sky (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:43 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Light Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Swall counters a wayward left jab with a barrage of hard punches!
>Mikkola uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Mikkola has the angle to counter with a nice left.
>Swall slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Swall tries for a left jab but Mikkola uses head movement to avoid it.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Mikkola hits a nice jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Swall to counter with a sequence of quick punches.
>Mikkola steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Mikkola comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Mikkola gets a single leg takedown! Swall pulls guard off it.
>Mikkola attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Mikkola attempts to roll Swall slightly and take his back.
>Swall tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Swall is in increasing trouble, as Mikkola gets both hooks in.
>Mikkola, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Swall fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Mikkola, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>It sounded like his corner told Swall to stand and try to use counter striking against Mikkola in this round.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Mikkola is able to strike back with a solid left.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Mikkola swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Swall.
>The takedown is completed, Swall is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Mikkola begins working to pass to side control.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>Mikkola has good control, and starts pounding away on Swall.
>Swall is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Swall was intelligently defending himself!
>The winner, by TKO; Markku Mikkola!

Official Result: Markku 'Cyber-Wolf' Mikkola defeats Adrian 'The Missing Link' Swall (TKO (Strikes) in 2:33 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Light Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Kreuger throws a right jab but Sorkin avoids it.
>Sorkin avoids a jab.
>Kreuger steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Kreuger throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Sorkin comes in closer to press the issue.
>Kreuger slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging!
>Winning the exchange, Sorkin hits a right hand that puts Kreuger down!
>Kreuger shakes it off almost immediately though, and is prepared to defend.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Sorkin leans over and throws a right hand that tags Kreuger, who is lying on his back.
>Sorkin tries to secure a ground position.
>Sorkin is quick, Kreuger can't stop him getting side control.
>In side control, Sorkin throws a couple of punches designed to keep Kreuger guessing.
>Sorkin blocks Kreuger as he tries a transition to guard.
>Sorkin throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sorkin looks to roll Kreuger slightly and slip behind.
>Sorkin takes the back, Kreuger couldn't stop it.
>Sorkin gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Sorkin, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Kreuger defends himself well against the choke.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to Sorkin, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Sorkin avoids a jab.
>Sorkin slips past a right jab and counters with a crisp jab.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Kreuger the opportunity to counter with a right jab to the cheek.
>Sorkin steps back to avoid a right jab.
>Kreuger circles, looking for an opening.
>Sorkin comes in closer to press the issue.
>Sorkin uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Kreuger to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Kreuger has Sorkin at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kreuger tries to stand up, but Sorkin keeps him firmly in half guard.
>Sorkin tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kreuger doesn't allow it.
>Kreuger wants to stand up, but cannot get out of half guard.
>Sorkin attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Sorkin gets the guillotine, sinks it in, and Kreuger has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Toby Sorkin!

Official Result: Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin defeats Dag 'The Viking' Kreuger (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Light Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A right jab misses and Manek strikes back with a quick series of punches.
>Pascal slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Pascal shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Manek is left on his back pulling guard.
>Pascal begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He passes to side control.
>Pascal begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Manek.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Pascal has solid control over Manek, and starts pounding away with strikes.
>Manek is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Manek was intelligently defending himself!
>By TKO, the winner is Adrian Pascal!

Official Result: Adrian 'The Power' Pascal defeats Priti Manek (TKO (Strikes) in 2:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Fantoni slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Hasegawa tries for a left jab but Fantoni moves out of range.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Hasegawa to fire back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Fantoni.
>Fantoni looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Hasegawa now has Fantoni standing in the pocket.
>Hasegawa slips past a jab and scores with a punch.
>A left jab misses, giving Hasegawa the chance to hit back with a solid left jab.
>Using head movement, Hasegawa slips past a left jab and counters with some heavy right hands!
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Fantoni, who covered up well.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Fantoni tries for a left jab but Hasegawa uses head movement to avoid it.
>Hasegawa throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Fantoni covers up well.
>Hasegawa looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Hasegawa grabs Fantoni and pulls him into a grapple.
>Hasegawa tries to wrestle Fantoni backward and up against the cage.
>Hasegawa does it, Fantoni is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Hasegawa has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Fantoni to the ground.
>Fantoni cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hasegawa throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>The clock runs down as Fantoni is being smothered against the ground by Hasegawa.
>Hasegawa keeps Fantoni guessing with a few quick strikes.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hasegawa.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Fantoni has been instructed to aggressively chase the takedown in this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Hasegawa to fire back with a series of quick lefts.
>Fantoni shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Hasegawa pulls guard.
>Fantoni throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hasegawa attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Fantoni blocks the attempt.
>Fantoni throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hasegawa pulls Fantoni in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.
>Fantoni throws a few right hands to the body.
>Hasegawa tries to smother Fantoni by holding him, but can't keep control.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Fantoni pounds away from the guard, but Hasegawa isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Fantoni gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.
>Fantoni fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Fantoni tries to pound on Hasegawa, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Hasegawa raises his legs and tries to get Fantoni into a triangle choke.
>Fantoni pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>In guard, Fantoni catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Fantoni leans back, preventing Hasegawa from throwing any elbows to the top of the head.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fantoni.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Fantoni moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Hasegawa counters a left jab with a jab.
>Fantoni throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Hasegawa.
>Hasegawa sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hasegawa saw it coming and got out of range.
>Hasegawa throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Fantoni saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Fantoni is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Fantoni gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Hasegawa is trying to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Fantoni brings his legs up and tries to lock Hasegawa in a triangle choke.
>Hasegawa defends well against it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hasegawa smothers Fantoni with his body by pushing forward and down.
>The clock runs down as Fantoni is being smothered against the ground by Hasegawa.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Hasegawa keeps Fantoni guessing with a few quick strikes.
>In guard, Hasegawa throws a couple of punches designed to keep Fantoni guessing.
>Fantoni tries to ensnare Hasegawa in a triangle.
>Hasegawa pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Hasegawa took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
>Jiroemon Hasegawa wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats Nilton Fantoni (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Catt throws a barrage of big right hands but Yamaguchiya moves out of range.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Yamaguchiya to fire back with a crisp jab.
>Catt throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Catt can't get the takedown, Yamaguchiya defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Catt, Yamaguchiya looks for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Catt blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Catt tries to pick Yamaguchiya up for a slam.
>Yamaguchiya defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Yamaguchiya shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Catt pulls guard.
>Yamaguchiya attempts to pass guard.
>Yamaguchiya isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Yamaguchiya blocks an attempted sweep.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Yamaguchiya tries to pass the guard.
>Yamaguchiya passes to side control with ease.
>Yamaguchiya attempts to move to mount.
>Yamaguchiya struggles but cannot mount Catt.
>Yamaguchiya blocks Catt as he tries a sweep from side control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Yamaguchiya begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He easily gets the mount.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Yamaguchiya, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Catt has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Yamaguchiya down.
>Catt doesn't get the takedown, Yamaguchiya blocked it.
>Yamaguchiya uses a whizzer to turn Catt slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Catt throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Yamaguchiya.
>Yamaguchiya sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Catt doesn't get the takedown, Yamaguchiya avoided it.
>Yamaguchiya shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Catt pulling guard.
>Yamaguchiya looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Catt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Yamaguchiya in guard.
>Catt tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Yamaguchiya.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>In guard, Yamaguchiya begins working to pass to side control.
>Catt keeps his guard secure.
>Naozane Yamaguchiya is breathing very hard.
>Yamaguchiya blocks Catt as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Terry Catt looks very tired out there.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Catt is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yamaguchiya off of him.
>Yamaguchiya smothers Catt with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That round goes to Yamaguchiya, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>It sounded like his corner told Catt to push for takedowns in this round.
>Catt avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab.
>Catt, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Yamaguchiya sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Catt up close into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Yamaguchiya is trying to push Catt up against the cage.
>Catt ends up backed against the cage.
>With Catt stuck against the cage, Yamaguchiya gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Catt blocks the takedown attempt and turns Yamaguchiya around so that he has his back to the cage.
>Naozane Yamaguchiya seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>With the cage trapping Yamaguchiya, Catt gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>Yamaguchiya shows stubborn resistance and Catt cannot complete the takedown.
>Terry Catt looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Yamaguchiya creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Looking very tired, Catt comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Yamaguchiya stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead.
>Catt has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Yamaguchiya to the ground.
>Catt tries hard but cannot get Yamaguchiya off of his feet.
>Naozane Yamaguchiya looks totally gassed.
>Terry Catt looks totally gassed.
>Circling out, Yamaguchiya breaks free of Catt and regroups in the center.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Catt apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Yamaguchiya goes for a single leg, but Catt is equal to it.
>Although visibly tired, Catt looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Catt is now standing in the pocket.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Yamaguchiya, but only a 10-9.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give a score of 30-27.
>Naozane Yamaguchiya wins by unanimous decision!
>Post-Fight: Catt confirms that he had some personal issues that disrupted his preparations for this fight, but doesn't see that as an excuse for losing.

Official Result: Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya defeats 'The Tornado' Terry Catt (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>An errant jab sets Morales up to counter-strike with a right.
>Morales avoids a jab and scores with a stinging right jab.
>Morales comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Spagnol tries to hook a guillotine as Morales comes in.
>Spagnol is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Morales gets the takedown! Spagnol pulls guard.
>Morales lies on top of Spagnol, basically smothering him.
>Morales smothers Spagnol with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Morales looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Spagnol keeps his guard secure.
>Spagnol tries to catch Morales with a punch, but it is not on target.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Morales pounds away from the guard, but Spagnol isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Spagnol works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Morales the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>Morales uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Stuck under side control, Spagnol takes a hard knee to the ribs!
>Morales uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Morales throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Morales, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Morales counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid right.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Spagnol shoots in for a takedown.
>Morales sprawls well, and Spagnol is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Morales fires away with punches, and Spagnol is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>By TKO, the winner is Guillermo Morales!

Official Result: Guillermo 'T-Bone' Morales defeats Gustavo Spagnol (TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Maciel feints an attack, keeping Harrison on his toes.
>Maciel avoids a quick jab and hits a jab.
>Harrison uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Maciel sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Harrison down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Maciel pounds away on Harrison, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Maciel fires away with right hands, and Harrison is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Maciel pounds away on Harrison, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Harrison springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>Maciel tries for a left jab but Harrison moves out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Harrison.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Harrison.
>The takedown is completed, Harrison came in hard and fast and was too much for Maciel.
>Maciel winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Harrison pressing onto him.
>Not liking his options, Harrison looks to get a better position over Maciel.
>Harrison shifts his position brilliantly to get mount!
>Harrison fires away with punches, Maciel is getting pounded.
>Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Maciel is going to lose this fight!
>The referee gives Maciel time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'Major Damage' William Harrison!

Official Result: 'Major Damage' William Harrison defeats Marcos Maciel (TKO (Strikes) in 3:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

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Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Morozov throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Munter sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Morozov up close into a clinch.
>From the grapple, Munter tries to pick Morozov up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Morozov has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Munter ends up in guard.
>The clock runs down as Morozov is being smothered against the ground by Munter.
>Munter punches down at Morozov, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Munter lies on top of Morozov, basically smothering him.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The clock runs down as Morozov is being smothered against the ground by Munter.
>Looking to catch his breath, Munter is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Munter throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Morozov attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Munter defends well against it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Munter looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Morozov.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Morozov shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Morozov doesn't get the takedown, Munter was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Munter took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Munter steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Morozov slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab.
>Munter comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Munter has to go to settle for pushing Morozov up against the cage.
>Munter has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Morozov down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Morozov has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Munter successfully keeps Morozov stuck against the ground.
>Munter begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Morozov attempts a triangle choke on Munter from the bottom of the guard.
>Munter doesn't let Morozov get it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Munter smothers Morozov with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Munter throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Morozov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Munter off of him.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Morozov circles, looking for an opening.
>Munter doesn't press the issue, allowing Morozov to circle.
>Morozov throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Morozov can't get the takedown, Munter defended it well.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Munter.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Munter slips out of the way of a jab.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Morozov.
>Munter tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Munter avoided Morozov.
>Munter comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Morozov stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Munter keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Munter settle at all, Morozov comes in closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Morozov comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>It looks like Munter is trying to grab a guillotine.
>Munter is unable to apply the guillotine choke.
>Morozov gets a single leg takedown! Munter pulls guard off it.
>Jethro Munter is looking really tired.
>Nestor Morozov is looking really tired.
>In guard, Morozov begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Munter attempts a triangle choke on Morozov from the bottom of the guard.
>Morozov pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Morozov begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Morozov took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>All three judges give 29-28.
>Making Jethro 'The Hunter' Munter the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jethro 'The Hunter' Munter defeats Nestor 'The Anvil' Morozov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Bruns steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Bruns backs away from Silvers, creating some space between them.
>Bruns keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Silvers presses in closer to attack.
>Bruns slips out of the way of a jab.
>Bruns throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Not letting up, Silvers quickly steps in closer to attack Bruns.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Silvers avoids a jab and scores with a straight left.
>Silvers slams a crisp right into the gloves of Bruns, but can't follow up.
>Bruns seems to be waiting for Silvers to make a move.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Silvers counters a wayward low right kick with a barrage of hard rights!
>Getting destroyed, Bruns falls to the ground...but the blows keep on landing!
>With Bruns taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Jon Silvers!

Official Result: Jon 'Quick' Silvers defeats 'The Muscle Mountain' Ernie Bruns (TKO (Strikes) in 4:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

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Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Murray is trying to muscle Bogdonovich up against the cage.
>Murray manages it, and controls Bogdonovich up against the cage.
>Unable to break free, Bogdonovich is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about thirty seconds.
>Murray keeps Bogdonovich up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>Murray uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Bogdonovich cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull half guard!
>Murray attempts to pass half guard.
>Bogdonovich doesn't let Murray get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Bogdonovich tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Murray.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Murray starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>Murray fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>In side control, Murray throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bogdonovich guessing.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Murray begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Murray blocks Bogdonovich as he tries a transition to guard.
>Stuck under side control, Bogdonovich takes a knee to the ribs.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Murray.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>An errant jab sets Bogdonovich up to counter-strike with a series of lefts.
>Bogdonovich moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray.
>Bogdonovich unloads with heavy right hands, knocking Murray down!
>Murray shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Bogdonovich to make a move.
>Bogdonovich looks to get on top of Murray.
>Bogdonovich comes around the raised legs and gets side control.
>Bogdonovich punches down at Murray, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Murray tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Bogdonovich.
>Bogdonovich uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Bogdonovich has solid control over Murray, and starts pounding away with right hands.
>Murray had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee pulls Bogdonovich away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Jerry Bogdonovich!

Official Result: 'The Dockland Destroyer' Jerry Bogdonovich defeats 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray (TKO (Strikes) in 3:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

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Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Barnum to fire back with a left.
>Pimm feints left, then right.
>Barnum feints an attack, keeping Pimm on his toes.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Pimm slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Pimm feints an attack, keeping Barnum on his toes.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Pimm chooses to shoot in on Barnum.
>Barnum tries to avoid the takedown.
>Barnum avoids the takedown attempt.
>Pimm moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Barnum avoids a jab.
>Pimm steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Pimm comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Barnum tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Barnum saw it coming and got out of range.
>Pimm feints left, then right.
>Barnum narrowly misses Pimm with a right uppercut.
>Pimm quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised.
>That was a very close round, but I think Pimm just about edged it.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Pimm has been instructed to try and get Barnum to the floor in this round.
>Pimm steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Pimm drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Barnum in with a feint.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Moving in closer, Pimm looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Barnum now has Pimm standing in the pocket.
>Barnum slips past a jab and scores with a clean left jab.
>Pimm uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Barnum steps back and creates some space.
>Pimm tries for a left jab but Barnum moves out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Moving forward, Pimm counters a left jab with a crisp jab.
>Pimm swings wildly to get Barnum to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Barnum sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Barnum avoided Pimm.
>Barnum steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Barnum steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Pimm uses a feint to get Barnum off balance, but the wild right hand that follows doesn't find its mark.
>Pimm chooses to shoot in on Barnum.
>Barnum tries to avoid Pimm.
>Pimm doesn't get the takedown, Barnum avoided it.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Pimm 10-9.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Moving forward, Barnum counters a left jab with a series of lefts.
>A jab misses, allowing Barnum to counter-strike with a solid left.
>Pimm shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Barnum tries to avoid Pimm.
>Pimm can't get the takedown, Barnum was too quick to back away.
>Pimm keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>The fight slows as Barnum sits back and allows Pimm to circle.
>Pimm is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Barnum.
>Barnum ends up grappling for supremacy with Pimm.
>Using his wrestling skills, Pimm is trying to push Barnum up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Barnum pinned to the cage.
>Pimm has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Barnum to the ground.
>Barnum blocks the takedown attempt and turns Pimm around so that he has his back to the cage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Barnum takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>A left jab misses, giving Barnum the chance to hit back with a solid left jab.
>From the pocket, Barnum catches Pimm with a crisp jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Barnum to counter with a solid left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Pimm to counter with a stinging jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Barnum hits a clean left jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Pimm uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>There's a double leg attempt from Pimm, from the pocket.
>Barnum gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Petey Barnum doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Pimm begins trying to pass the guard.
>Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Barnum.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>All three judges give 29-28.
>Petey Barnum wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Petey 'The Broadstreet Bully' Barnum defeats 'No Surrender' Glenn Pimm (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

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Ticket Sales: $50,900

TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 139,470

TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 83,682

Critical Success: Average

Commercial Success: Decent

Fight of the Night: Markku Mikkola vs. Adrian Swall

KO of the Night: Jericho Stewart

Submission of the Night: Toby Sorkin

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Press Conference

- Guillermo Morales sustained a thigh injury in his victory over Gustavo Spagnol, and will not be healthy in time for the Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final, his spot in the bracket will be taken over by Jericho Stewart!

- Takesi Yanagimoto suffered a neck injury in his victory over Logan Sky, but is expected to be healthy in time for the Light Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Final!

- Jethro Munter says he would like to fight Petey Barnum, both men would have to advance to the finals of the tournament for this to happen anytime soon!

- Glenn Pimm sustained an elbow injury in his loss to Petey Barnum, and will miss a month or two!

- Terry Catt sustained a pelvic injury in his loss to Naozane Yamaguchiya, and will miss a month or two!

- The televised card for Bellator 11 has been announced, and for the first time the headline fight will not be a tournament fight, the broadcast will be main evented by a Welterweight Feature Fight between Phil Ball, and up-and-comer Gideon Navarro, Navarro won a spot as an alternate for the Welterweight Tournaments, but with no injuries in the opening round, he has chosen to fight rather than sit and wait! Also on the card will be the two Womens Featherweight Championship Semi-Final Bouts, Eiko Shiokawa vs. Stella Massey, and Thea Higgins vs. Hanae Maehata II, and a Bellator Womens Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final bout, Laura Adair vs. Debra Everett!

Predictions

None

CageRage · March 22, 2013

News -- March 1998

WEC Talent Acquisitions

None

WEC Popularity

88.6% in Canada (High Level Regional) #3 Company Rankings

88.3% in USA (High Level Regional)

10% Everywhere Else (Low Level Regional)

WEC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens #1 P4P: Sarah Vaughan (XCC)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Karen Curtis, WEFF)

Kochiyo Chikamatsu (#5, #13 P4P)

Alyssa Taylor (#6, #14 P4P)

Serena Hill (#8, #17 P4P)

Ruth Becker (#10, #21 P4P)

Charlotte DiSerra (#14)

Steph Smith (#20)

Nina Belle (#22)

Honey Due (#24)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Sarah Vaughan, XCC)

Eiko Shiokawa (#7, #11 P4P)

Stella Massey (#8, #12 P4P)

Umeka Fujiwara (#18)

Tiiu Kass (#20)

Mens #1 P4P: Hassan Fezzik (ALPHA-1)

Featherweight (#1 Li-Kong Ho, KDM FC)

None

Lightweight (#1 Sukarno, KDM FC)

None

Welterweight (#1 Julio Regueiro, GAMMA)

None

Middleweight (#1 Dexter Darling, GAMMA)

Tora Mizwar (#12)

Leonardo da Costa (#17)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Tadamasa Yamada, ALPHA-1)

None

Heavyweight (#1 Hassan Fezzik, ALPHA-1)

Norman Pike (#19)

Christopher Sharp (#20)

Khru Duangjan (#22)

Other Promotions Shows

ALPHA-1: Hayashi vs. Hojo (Saturday, Week 3, March 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Gekko Goto vs. Yoritomo Ina

KO of the Night: Motoki Hojo

Submission of the Night: Karekiyo Anzai

GAMMA 23: Rubenstein vs. Patinkin (Saturday, Week 3, March 1998)

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Fight of the Night: Neil Napier vs. JJ Reid

KO of the Night: Neil Napier

CageRage · March 22, 2013

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Heavyweight Championship Semi-Finals Headline Next Installment of Bellator MMA!

Thursday, Week 1, April 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Title Semi-Final: Khru Duangjan (12-1, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Norman Pike (17-4, 1-0 Bellator)

Khru Duangjan was impressive in his first outing with Bellator, knocking out Fletcher Merman literally with just one punch after the two stepped in for an exchange, he recieved Knockout of the Night honours at Bellator's first show!

Norman Pike had a little more trouble in his Bellator debut, taking on the big man Marvin Stevens, and giving up over fifty pounds! He struggled with Stevens in the clinch in the first, then picked Stevens apart on the feet in the second, before finally getting him down to the ground in the third and forcing the submission with an armbar, he recieved Submission of the Night honours!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Title Semi-Final: Christopher Sharp (35-12, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Julio Correa (7-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Christopher Sharp exchanged punches with Stan Blackheath to start his Bellator debut, before scoring a takedown, and working his ground and pound for a late first round TKO finish!

Julio Correa's debut wasn't nearly as quick, but it sure impressed the fans, as he went toe to toe with kickboxer Russell McPhee, winning the first round with grappling, and the third with striking, to take a unanimous decision home!

UNDERCARD

Heavyweight #1 Contender Semi-Final: Steve Mason (6-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Phil Verdigree (21-14-1-2NC, 1-0 Bellator)

Steve Mason was impressive in his Bellator debut, taking on veteran wrestler Vincent Chapin, Mason avoided Chapin's takedowns, either with elusiveness or sprawl, and finally sprawled to stop a takedown, and pounded on Chapin in the turtle position until the ref stopped the fight midway through the second round!

Phil Verdigree once again proved he has a chin of iron in his Bellator debut, taking everything Frank Analysis had to throw at him, and giving back even more as he took the 30-27 unanimous decision victory!

Heavyweight Qualification Semi-Final: Wilson Franklyn (6-1, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Pai Cheng (4-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Wilson Franklyn took his usual route of not staying in the cage long, but making his stay both brutal, and successful, as he pounded out Eugene Clough for a TKO victory in just 49 seconds!

Pai Cheng took Barry Strachan down right away, passed all over him, and pounded him out, taking the TKO victory in a little over half a round!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight Qualification Semi-Final: Iancu Trailescu (4-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Sylvester Collins (4-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Iancu Trailescu's Bellator debut was a war of attrition as he went three rounds with the mammoth Efren Luat, and while Luat was dominant when he got Trailescu into the clinch, or on the ground, he would tire later in the fight, allowing Trailescu to get in enough strikes to take a split decision!

Interestingly enough for the wrestler Sylvester Collins, he didn't get, or even try a single takedown in his Bellator debut against Otto Renner, instead he outpointed him in the stand up, and weathered a late takedown, and submission storm by Renner to get the unanimous decision!

Heavyweight #1 Contender Semi-Final: Giovanni de Matos (2-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Collins Lundie (9-3, 1-0 Bellator)

Giovanni de Matos took home Fight of the Night honours in his alternate bout at Bellator 1, standing and trading, and getting the better of the stand up with Jozef Jankowski for a little over two rounds, before he hit a vicious head kick knock down, and pounded Jankowski out for a TKO victory!

Collins Lundie looked very impressive in his Bellator debut, taking on Milton Harvey, he started throwing punches at the start of the fight and didn't stop for 2:35, when he finally planted one right on Harvey's chin for the knock out!

Featherweight Feature Bout: David James Diggle (3-1, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Ned Butterfield (2-1, 0-1 Bellator)

David James Diggle fought Gregg Grable in his Bellator debut, and was doing a good job keeping the fight standing until approaching the end of the second round, when Grable finally got him down, and pounded him out, handing him a TKO loss!

Ned Butterfield was used as a punching bag by Lamont Banner in his first Bellator fight, taking punches until he was knocked down and the ref stopped the fight a little over a minute into the first round!

Womens Featherweight Feature Bout: Machiko Fujii (1-1, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska (1-1, 0-1 Bellator)

Machiko Fujii was dominated on the ground by Cindy Dumas in her Bellator debut, Dumas scored takedowns at will at took a unanimous decision with smothering top control!

Katarzyna Wojciechowska went into a stand up war with Canadian striker Piper Evergood, the fight was so close one of the judges actually gave it to Wojciechowska, unfortunately the other two gave it to Evergood!

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Christopher Drew (0-1, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Barry Strachan (24-16, 0-1 Bellator)

Christopher Drew was a little out of his league against Japanese grappler Kazezane Fujii in his MMA debut, and was dominated for 3:35, before finally succumbing to an americana!

Barry Strachan's very one dimensional nature shone through in his Bellator debut, as his horrible ground game was exposed by Pai Cheng, who took him down with ease, and pounded him out after a little more than half a round!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Khru Duangjan (211) vs. Norman Pike (210)

Christopher Sharp (255) vs. Julio Correa (230)

Steve Mason (242) vs. Phil Verdigree (236)

Wilson Franklyn (246) vs. Pai Cheng (249)

Iancu Trailescu (257) vs. Sylvester Collins (260)

Giovanni de Matos (238) vs. Collins Lundie (225)

David James Diggle (145) vs. Ned Butterfield (145)

Machiko Fujii (144) vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska (145)

Christopher Drew (232) vs. Barry Strachan (240)

Bellator 9 Full Fight Card

Main Card

HW Title SF: Khru Duangjan vs. Norman Pike

HW Title SF: Christopher Sharp vs. Julio Correa

HW #1 Con SF: Steve Mason vs. Phil Verdigree

HW Qualify SF: Wilson Franklyn vs. Pai Cheng

Preliminary Card

HW Qualify SF: Iancu Trailescu vs. Sylvester Collins

HW #1 Con SF: Giovanni de Matos vs. Collins Lundie

FW David James Diggle vs. Ned Butterfield

WFW Machiko Fujii vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska

HW Christopher Drew vs. Barry Strachan

CageRage · March 23, 2013

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Thursday, Week 1, April 1998

Live From The Stallings Grand Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on Bellator.com

Heavyweight Feature Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Strachan steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Strachan avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Strachan steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Strachan slips out of the way of a jab.
>Drew narrowly misses Strachan with a right uppercut.
>Strachan doesn't press the issue, allowing Drew to circle.
>A speculative right hand from Strachan doesn't find a home.
>Drew quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Strachan waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a stinging left jab.
>Strachan fakes a lunge.
>Drew quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Strachan avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice left hand.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Strachan to hit back with a nice left hand.
>Strachan bobs and weaves.
>Drew presses in closer to attack.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That was a horrible round to watch, and the fans are booing quite loudly.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Strachan.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Strachan swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Strachan slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>A left jab misses and Drew strikes back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Drew throws a looping punch, but Strachan avoids it.
>Time slips away as Strachan doesn't press Drew, allowing him to circle.
>Strachan uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Not letting Strachan settle at all, Drew comes in closer.
>Drew comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Strachan goes for a single leg, but Drew is equal to it.
>Christopher Drew looks very tired out there.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Strachan gets Drew with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Drew presses in closer to attack.
>Although visibly tired, Drew looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Drew moves into the pocket.
>Showing good head movement, Strachan weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Strachan uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Strachan backs away to create some more space.
>Drew comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Strachan goes for a single leg, but Drew is equal to it.
>A speculative right hand from Drew doesn't find a home.
>Strachan seems to be waiting for Drew to make a move.
>Christopher Drew looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Barry Strachan is breathing very hard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.
>I think Drew took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Drew slips out of the way of a jab.
>A jab misses and Strachan counters with a crisp jab.
>Drew does some damage with a barrage of big rights on Strachan.
>Strachan uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Strachan circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Strachan sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Strachan settle, Drew moves in closer.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Drew apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Strachan now has Drew standing in the pocket.
>Good head movement allows Strachan to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>Stepping back, Strachan creates a bit of distance.
>A drained-looking Strachan tries to close the distance between them.
>Strachan grabs Drew and pulls him into a grapple.
>Strachan uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Drew as they grapple.
>Strachan is trying to push Drew so that his back is up against the cage.
>Strachan can't do it though, and Drew is able to get free.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>A speculative right hand from Strachan doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Drew quickly steps in closer to attack Strachan.
>Christopher Drew looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Barry Strachan looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Strachan slips out of the way of a jab.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>Incredibly close round, but Strachan came out just ahead on my score card.
>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the contest as 29-28 to Drew.
>Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Strachan.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Drew.
>The winner, by split decision, is Christopher Drew!

Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats 'The Big Bopper' Barry Strachan (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Womens Featherweight Feature Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Wojciechowska slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.
>Fujii grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, but Wojciechowska stuffs it.
>Fujii swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Wojciechowska.
>Wojciechowska stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage.
>Wojciechowska is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for half a minute.
>Fujii keeps Wojciechowska up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With Wojciechowska stuck against the cage, Fujii gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Fujii gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Wojciechowska pulls half guard.
>Fujii begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>She gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>Wojciechowska takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Fujii begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>She mounts Wojciechowska.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Fujii has good control, and starts pounding away on Wojciechowska.
>There's lots of strikes landing, Wojciechowska needs to find a way out of this position quickly!
>With Wojciechowska stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!
>Machiko Fujii takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Machiko 'Blaze' Fujii defeats Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska (TKO (Strikes) in 4:31 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Featherweight Feature Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Diggle avoids a quick jab and hits a powerful right hook to the body.
>Butterfield swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Butterfield comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Diggle counters with a right hook that catches Butterfield flush...and he goes down!
>Butterfield recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Diggle to make a move.
>Diggle hovers, wary of up-kicks, then dives in to hit a devastating right hand that rocks Butterfield!
>Diggle doesn't even bother continuing, Butterfield is out like a light!
>David James Diggle takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: David James Diggle defeats Ned Butterfield (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>de Matos feints going high, but Lundie doesn't buy it.
>de Matos gets a vicious inside leg kick on Lundie.
>de Matos steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>An attempted body kick misses, giving Lundie the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>Advancing, Lundie counters a left jab by using a barrage of big right hands!
>Slipping past a left jab, Lundie hits several heavy right hands that put de Matos down to the ground!
>Lundie quickly gets on top his stunned opponent, albeit only in half guard.
>Lundie is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>de Matos keeps his half guard secure.
>de Matos skillfully moves to full guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Lundie fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Lundie attempts to pass guard.
>Lundie isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>de Matos pulls Lundie in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lundie looks to get past the guard.
>Lundie isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Lundie, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Lundie telling him to use a lot of movement.
>de Matos tries for a right body kick but Lundie moves out of range.
>Lundie throws a feint.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing de Matos to fire back with a right high kick that catches Lundie on the side of the head, knocking him down!
>de Matos knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Lundie, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>de Matos is simply pounding away on Lundie.
>Lundie had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Lundie was intelligently defending himself!
>By TKO, the winner is Giovanni de Matos!

Official Result: Giovanni de Matos defeats Collins Lundie (TKO (Strikes) in 1:53 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>An errant jab sets Collins up to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>Trailescu shows his hand speed by nailing a lightning fast couple of jabs and a left cross.
>Trailescu avoids a quick jab and hits a clean jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Collins is trying to push Trailescu so that his back is up against the cage.
>Collins achieves it, pinning Trailescu to the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>With Trailescu stuck against the cage, Collins gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Trailescu is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Collins pounds away with right hands, but Trailescu keeps him far enough away that no damage is done.
>The attack does see Collins get pushed away though, right out of guard, and is now standing.
>Collins looks to get on top of Trailescu.
>Trailescu tries to get free, but Collins is able to secure side control.
>Collins tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Trailescu keeps Collins from getting behind him.
>Collins blocks Trailescu as he tries a transition to guard.
>Collins is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Collins struggles but cannot mount Trailescu.
>Collins blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Collins attempts to roll Trailescu slightly and take his back.
>Collins isn't able to get behind Trailescu this time around.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Collins, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Trailescu throws a feint.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Backing out of range, Collins circles tentatively.
>Trailescu quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A barrage of punches miss and Trailescu strikes back with an excellent combination.
>Collins swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Trailescu is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Collins now has Trailescu standing in the pocket.
>Collins takes a quick shot to the body.
>Slipping past a left jab, Trailescu hits a barrage of huge left hands, trapping Collins against the cage!
>Collins gets knocked down and Trailescu keeps up the pressure with punch after punch!
>Collins is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO; Iancu Trailescu!
>Post-Fight: In an interview, Collins confirms that he was not happy with how his training went, and that he feels that it seriously affected his performance.

Official Result: Iancu Trailescu defeats 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins (TKO (Strikes) in 3:25 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

MAIN CARD

Broadcast Live on East Coast Today in the USA

Broadcast Live on Canadian I-Broadcasting in Canada

Heavyweight Qualification Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Cheng swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>A jab misses and Franklyn counters with a right cross that sends Cheng face-first down to the ground, out cold!
>'Silent But Violent' Wilson Franklyn takes the win by Knock Out!

Official Result: 'Silent But Violent' Wilson Franklyn defeats Pai Cheng (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Verdigree checks a low kick and quickly hits a nice jab.
>Slipping past a left jab, Verdigree hits a stinging jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Mason to hit a crisp left jab.
>Slipping past a right jab, Mason hits a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Verdigree sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a series of quick jabs.
>Mason uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Verdigree checks a low kick and quickly hits a crisp right.
>Mason shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mason dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the ribs.
>Verdigree slips past a jab and scores with several big lefts, forcing Mason back up against the cage!
>Mason gets knocked down and Verdigree keeps up the pressure with punch after punch!
>The referee jumps in and saves Mason from taking any more shots!
>'Mr. Saturday Night' Phil Verdigree takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: 'Mr. Saturday Night' Phil Verdigree defeats 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason (TKO (Strikes) in 3:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Sharp throws a left jab but Correa avoids it.
>Sharp slips out of the way of a jab.
>Sharp comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>He has the takedown! Correa pulls guard.
>Sharp lies on top of Correa, basically smothering him.
>Sharp looks to get past the guard.
>Correa can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Sharp is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Sharp shifts to mount.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sharp has solid control over Correa, and starts pounding away with strikes.
>Correa is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Sharp!
>With Correa stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Christopher Sharp!

Official Result: Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp defeats Julio 'JC' Correa (TKO (Strikes) in 3:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN EVENT

Bellator Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>A left jab misses and Duangjan counters with a clean left.
>Moving in closer, Pike looks like he may want to wrestle Duangjan.
>He pulls Duangjan into a grapple.
>Pike has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Duangjan down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Duangjan has to pull half guard.
>Pike looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Pike looks to roll Duangjan slightly and slip behind.
>He rolls Duangjan over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Duangjan is in huge trouble now, as Pike successfully gets both hooks in.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Pike, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Duangjan has to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Norman Pike!

Official Result: 'Stormin'' Norman Pike defeats 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

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Attendance: 1,116

Ticket Sales: $55,800

TV Viewers (East Coast Today): 161,784

TV Viewers (Canadian I-Broadcasting): 97,074

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Good

Fight of the Night: Giovanni de Matos vs. Collins Lundie

KO of the Night: Wilson Franklyn

Submission of the Night: Norman Pike

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Press Conference

- All 6 fighters moving on to the tournament finals will be healthy and ready to go by the time they come around.

- After losing his second fight in a row, Ned Butterfield asks for a fight with veteran fighter Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai!

- Phil Verdigree thinks he would match up well with Russell McPhee, he'll have to wait however, as his next fight will be against Giovanni de Matos in the final of the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament!

- Giovanni de Matos also wants a fight with Russell McPhee...again the answer is probably not anytime soon!

- Steve Mason sustained a facial injury while being pounded on by Phil Verdigree, and could miss up to six months!

- The televised card for Bellator 12 has been revealed, and will feature both Welterweight Championship Tournament Semi-Finals, Marko Prochazka vs. Joe Hinchcliffe, and Bokkai Iida vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting, and both Bellator Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals, Delroy Rhodes vs. Juan de Castro, and Louis De La Torre vs. Eli Harris!

- Vincent Chapin has announced plans to retire after his next fight, he has been scheduled to compete on the preliminary card of Bellator 12 against Eugene Clough!

Predictions

None

CageRage · March 23, 2013

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Banner Faces Saskaki, plus Featherweight Championship Semi-Finals On Bellator 10!

Thursday, Week 2, April 1998 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Qualification Semi-Final: Lamont Banner (2-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki (2-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Lamont Banner made quick work of his first opponent in the tournament, taking out Ned Butterfield by TKO after dominating him for 1:25 of the first round! Hisamitsu Sasaki won his alternate bout, locking on one of his patented heel hook submissions midway through the second round!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Title Semi-Final: Foggy Lee (6-1, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Jefferson Mndawe (2-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Foggy Lee took the victory by decision over Graeme Spark in his Quarter-Final match-up, dominating on the ground for most of a round off the one takedown he did score, and outpointing Spark on the feet as well! Jefferson Mndawe won his alternate bout by unanimous decision, working his striking game both on the feet and on the ground to secure a points victory from the judges!

UNDERCARD

Featherweight Title Semi-Final: Yagi Jokichi (5-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Lucky Lyman (3-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Yagi Jokichi used his patented counter-striking approach to karate fighting, and was headed for a points victory over Brian Claremont, before knocking out Claremont with just 15 seconds left in the fight! Lucky Lyman dominated Blas Suarez in his alternate match-up, stopping all four of Suarez takedowns to neutralize his ground game, and outpointing him on the feet to win on the scorecards!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight #1 Contender Semi-Final: Josuke Hino (4-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Britt Dickering (4-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Josuke Hino used his vicious leg kicks, and other strikes to outpoint Nuno Valentino on the feet in his quarter-final match-up, and though Valentino got him down a couple times, he couldn't submit him, and Hino won on the judges cards! Britt Dickering stopped 10 out of 11 of Tyler Aidi's takedown attempts during his quarter-final contest, and outpointed him on the feet to win on the scorecards!

Featherweight #1 Contender Semi-Final: Hans Christian Bloch (3-0, 1-0 Bellator) vs. Heiko Pander (2-0, 1-0 Bellator)

Hans Christian Bloch won a boring fight, as the fighters basically circled for most of a round, before Bloch knocked Roger Bean down with a flurry, and pounded him out for the TKO victory! Heiko Pander dominated Gerrit Dudok for the better part of three rounds, taking him down at will, and passing the guard with ease, however, Dudok had the answer for his submissions each time, so finally, when Pander got him on the ground late in the third round, he just pounded on him instead for a TKO victory!

Featherweight Qualification Semi-Final: Richie Stiller (1-1, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Ang Dong (2-0, 1-0 Bellator)

In an unusual decision, the Bellator staff, short an alternate with Alejandro Laguera injured, used his opponent, the loser of the alternate bout, Richie Stiller as the alternate instead, Stiller and Laguera engaged in an all-out stand-up war, which took home Fight of the Night honours at Bellator 2, and was won by unanimous decision by Laguera! Ang Dong was being outstruck on the feet by Beau Lupone late in the first round of their quarter-final match-up, when Dong took him down, easily passed to side control, and finished LuPone with an arm triangle!

Featherweight Feature Bout: Brian Claremont (4-2, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Graeme Spark (4-1, 0-1 Bellator)

After being dominated by counter-striking in his Quarter-Final Bout with Yagi Jokichi, Claremont was knocked out late in the third round! Graeme Spark lost his quarter-final bout to Foggy Lee by decision!

Welterweight Feature Bout: Geoff Cahill (47-24, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Cooper Richardson (10-6, 0-1 Bellator)

Geoff Cahill is known for his ability to take a beating, and he did just that as he survived flurry after flurry from "The Savage" Datuk Ong Ka Ting in their Quarter-Final fight, only to lose on the judges scorecards! Cooper Richardson had pretty much no offense the entire quarter-final fight, and then was knocked out by Louis De La Torre 29 seconds into the third round!

Womens Featherweight Feature Bout: Dorothy Gayle (1-1, 0-1 Bellator) vs. Isabeli Martins (1-1, 0-1 Bellator)

Dorothy Gayle had an extremely tight, well fought Quarter-Final Bout with Tracy Garcia that ended in a majority decision when one judge scored it a draw, while the other two gave it to Garcia 29-28! Isabeli Martins had a tough time dealing with the grappling power, and ground and pound of Natassia Potocnik, losing her alternate bout by unanimous decision!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Lamont Banner (145) vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki (145)

Foggy Lee (145) vs. Jefferson Mndawe (145)

Yagi Jokichi (145) vs. Lucky Lyman (145)

Josuke Hino (145) vs. Britt Dickering (145)

Hans Christian Bloch (145) vs. Heiko Pander (145)

Richie Stiller (145) vs. Ang Dong (145)

Brian Claremont (145) vs. Graeme Spark (145)

Geoff Cahill (170) vs. Cooper Richardson (170)

Dorothy Gayle (145) vs. Isabeli Martins (145)

Bellator 10 Full Fight Card

Main Card

FW Qualify SF Lamont Banner vs. Hisamitsu Sasaki

FW Title SF: Foggy Lee vs. Jefferson Mndawe

FW Title SF: Yagi Jokichi vs. Lucky Lyman

Preliminary Card

FW #1 Con SF: Josuke Hino vs. Britt Dickering

FW #1 Con SF: Hans Christian Bloch vs. Heiko Pander

FW Qualify SF: Richie Stiller vs. Ang Dong

FW Brian Claremont vs. Graeme Spark

WW Geoff Cahill vs. Cooper Richardson

WFW Dorothy Gayle vs. Isabeli Martins

CageRage · March 23, 2013

Well....I'm a few events ahead, and medical suspensions are making a complete mess of these tournaments, at least three tournament finals are being contested by two alternates....I don't think this is going to work, and am going to end the experiment here. Sorry to those who invested their time, was really hoping I could make this work, but it doesn't look like it. Will be starting something else shortly. Sorry, again.

funkyzafara · March 24, 2013

Maybe you should try holding the events in Unregulated areas the next time. From what I remember, they won't be given medical suspensions when fighting there.

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