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2013 in Bellator MMA

Bellator mixed martial arts events in 2013


Bellator mixed martial arts events in 2013

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2013 in Bellator MMA was the eighth installment of the Bellator MMA, which began on January 17, 2013 and ended on April 4, 2013.

Mixed martial arts tournaments were held in five weight classes and all of the champions, except the heavyweight champion, placed their titles on the line during this season.

This season marked the beginning of Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) airing on Spike TV.

Bellator 85

Bellator 85 took place on January 17, 2013 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV. It marked the season debut of season eight.

Background

Bellator 85 was to open with a fight chosen exclusively by fans in the "Bellator: Vote For The Fight" contest. Fans could log onto Spike.com to select the two fighters they want to see square off in the first ever Bellator bout on Spike TV. The eligible fighters were all welterweights and included Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders and War Machine. Initially a bout between Daley and War Machine was announced by Bellator, but it was subsequently cancelled when War Machine tore his ACL and broke his fibula.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
LightweightMichael Chandler (c)def.Rick HawnSubmission (rear naked choke)23:07
Light HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Renato SobralKO (spinning back fist and punches)14:49
Light HeavyweightJacob Noedef.Seth PetruzelliTKO (punches)12:51
FeatherweightPat Curran (c)def.Patricio FreireDecision (split) (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)55:00
Light HeavyweightEmanuel Newtondef.Atanas DjambazovSubmission (rear naked choke)22:21
Light HeavyweightJason Lambertdef.Hector RamirezSubmission (straight armbar)13:59
Catchweight (165 lb)J.J. Ambrosedef.Brian WarrenSubmission (guillotine choke)20:50
LightweightSavant Youngdef.Mike GuymonKO (punch)20:48
WelterweightJoe Williamsdef.Jamie YagerTKO (strikes)14:02
FeatherweightAaron Millerdef.Joe CamachoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
FeatherweightCleber Lucianodef.Mario NavarroDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00

Bellator 86

Bellator 86 took place on January 24, 2013 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 86 featured the opening round of the Season Eight Welterweight Tournament.

The card also featured the Bellator debut of Muhammed Lawal, against veteran Polish fighter Przemyslaw "Misiek" Mysiala.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
WelterweightBen Askren (c)def.Karl AmoussouTKO (doctor stoppage)35:00
Light HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Przemyslaw MysialaTKO (punches)13:52
WelterweightDouglas Limadef.Michail TsarevTKO (leg kicks)21:44
WelterweightBen Saundersdef.Koffi AdzitsoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightBrent Weedmandef.Marius ZaromskisDecision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)35:00
WelterweightRaul Amayadef.José GomesTKO (punches)13:12
Catchweight (140 lb)Jason Sampsondef.Chris PhamSubmission (armbar)34:55
LightweightDamon Jacksondef.Zach ChurchSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:43
MiddleweightCortez Colemandef.Matt JonesDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
FeatherweightHunter Tuckerdef.Javier ObregonSubmission (guillotine choke)23:17

Bellator 87

Bellator 87 took place on January 31, 2013 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 87 featured fights the quarterfinals of the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament.

Patricky Freire was originally supposed to face Guillaume DeLorenzi in the main event. However, on the day of the weigh ins Freire was pulled from the card due to an "undisclosed injury" and replaced by Saad Awad.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
LightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Lloyd WoodardDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
LightweightWill Brooksdef.Ricardo TirloniDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightSaad Awaddef.Guillaume DeLorenziTKO (punches)10:31
LightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Thiago MichelSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:43
LightweightJason Fischerdef.Sevak MagakianSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:37
HeavyweightKarl Etheringtondef.Jason FishVerbal submission (strikes)13:45
Catchweight (165 lb)Amir Khillahdef.John SchulzSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:34
LightweightJ. P. Reesedef.David ShepherdDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightSam Quitodef.Ben LagmanSubmission (kneebar)13:54
Catchweight (139 lb)Tony Zelinskidef.Nick KirkDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00

Bellator 88

Bellator 88 took place on February 7, 2013 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 88 featured the opening round of the Season Eight Featherweight Tournament as well as a title fight for the vacant Middleweight title.

A middleweight bout between Kelvin Tiller and Dave Vitkay was originally announced for this card, but failed to materialize.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenkodef.Maiquel FalcãoKO (punches)22:18
FeatherweightMarlon Sandrodef.Akop StepanyanDecision (majority) (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)35:00
FeatherweightMike Richmandef.Mitch JacksonTKO (head kick and punches)14:57
FeatherweightAlexandre Bezerradef.Genair da SilvaSubmission (armbar)11:40
FeatherweightMagomedrasul Khasbulaevdef.Fabricio GuerreiroSubmission (arm triangle choke)21:15
Catchweight (159 lb)Joe Elmoredef.Jerrid BurkeKO (punch)24:11
Catchweight (152 lb)Ronnie Rogersdef.Shane CrenshawDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Catchweight (159 lb)Clay Harvisondef.Ururahy RodriguesTKO (knee)33:34
FeatherweightGeorge Hickmandef.Stephen UpchurchSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:19

Bellator 89

Bellator 89 took place on February 14, 2013 at The Bojangles' Coliseum, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 89 featured the opening round of the Middleweight tournament.

The event also featured the first defense for Eduardo Dantas of the Bantamweight Title since he won it from Zach Makovsky in May 2012. It marked the first time two training partners and friends have fought for a title in the Bellator promotion.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
BantamweightEduardo Dantas (c)def.Marcos GalvãoKO (punches)23:01
MiddleweightDan Cramerdef.Brian RogersDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightBrett Cooperdef.Norman ParaisyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
MiddleweightDoug Marshalldef.Andreas SpangKO (punch)13:03
HeavyweightDavid Mejiadef.Mont McCullensTKO (punches)14:15
MiddleweightAaron Johnsondef.Brennan WardSubmission (armbar)10:15
MiddleweightSultan Alievdef.Mikkel ParloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightJoe Pachecodef.Kyle BoltTKO (strikes)24:02
WelterweightJohnny Buckdef.Chris MierzwiakDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
BantamweightMike Maldonadodef.Tim GoodwinDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00

Bellator 90

Bellator XC took place on February 21, 2013 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 90 featured the finals of the Bellator Season 7 Featherweight Tournament.

The card also featured the Light Heavyweight and Welterweight tournament semifinals.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
FeatherweightShahbulat Shamhalaevdef.Rad MartinezKO (punch)22:12
Light HeavyweightEmanuel Newtondef.Muhammed LawalKO (spinning backfist)12:35
WelterweightDouglas Limadef.Bryan BakerKO (punch)12:34
Light HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Jacob NoeSubmission (armbar)13:38
WelterweightBen Saundersdef.Raul AmayaKO (head kick)12:56
Catchweight (137 lb)Travis Marxdef.Chase BeebeDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightJesse Juarezdef.Jordan SmithDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00
LightweightSean Powersdef.Dave AllredSubmission (rear naked choke)32:10
MiddleweightLionel Lanhamdef.Joe RodriguezTKO (punches)10:49
FeatherweightShanon Slackdef.Josh TylerSubmission (Peruvian necktie)31:56

Bellator 91

Bellator 91 took place on February 28, 2013 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 91 featured the first title defense by Light Heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu, despite having won the belt in May 2011.

Alexander Sarnavskiy was originally scheduled to face David Rickels in the semifinals. However, Sarnavskiy fractured his hand during his first fight and had to withdraw from the tournament. He was replaced with Jason Fischer.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
Light HeavyweightAttila Veghdef.Christian M'Pumbu (c)Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 50-45)55:00
LightweightSaad Awaddef.Will BrooksTKO (punches)10:43
LightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Jason FischerDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Women's BantamweightHolly Holmdef.Katie MerrillTKO (punches)23:02
LightweightBlas Avenadef.Lenny LovatoTKO (punch)11:40
FeatherweightAndres Quintanadef.Russell WilsonTKO (knees & punches)30:32
BantamweightEd Westdef.Josh MontoyaKO (head kick)22:51
BantamweightAdrian Cruzdef.Nick GonzalezSubmission (scarf hold armlock)23:00
HeavyweightJosh Appeltdef.Josh LanierTKO (punches)20:16
Catchweight (187 lb)Brennan Warddef.Yair MoguelSubmission (rear naked choke)10:57

Bellator 92

Bellator 92 took place on March 7, 2013 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

The card was originally scheduled to have the season 7 Lightweight tournament final between Dave Jansen and Marcin Held. However, Held was injured and the fight was delayed two weeks to Bellator 93.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
FeatherweightMagomedrasul Khasbulaevdef.Marlon SandroTKO (punches)32:38
MiddleweightDoug Marshalldef.Sultan AlievDecision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightBrett Cooperdef.Dan CramerTKO (punches)33:19
FeatherweightMike Richmandef.Alexandre BezerraDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
LightweightAkop Stepanyandef.Chris SaundersTKO (spinning back kick & punches)33:55
MiddleweightKeith Berrydef.Richard RigmadenSubmission (kimura)11:31
HeavyweightJosh Appeltdef.Manny LaraDecision (unanimous) (30-24, 30-24, 30-24)35:00
FeatherweightAaron Millerdef.Shad SmithDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Light HeavyweightBrandon Halseydef.Rocky RamirezTechnical submission (arm-triangle choke)30:50
WelterweightRicky Legeredef.Sabah HomasiSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:52
FeatherweightNick Piedmontdef.Cleber LucianoTKO (punches)10:55

Bellator 93

Bellator 93 took place on March 21, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV and featured the Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Final.

Background

Ben Saunders and Douglas Lima were scheduled to have a rematch on this card to decide the winner of the Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Final. However, Lima broke his hand and the match was delayed until later in the year.

Heavyweights Brett Rogers and Eric Prindle were scheduled to face each other on this card. However, the week leading up to the show it was announced that Prindle had pulled out of the bout due to an injury.

Jon Lemke defeated Jesse Erickson to kick off the event for the night and marked Bellator's 800th Fight in the history of the company.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
LightweightDave Jansendef.Marcin HeldDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
HeavyweightRyan Martinezdef.Travis WiuffKO (punches)10:18
WelterweightMarcus DavisvsWaachiim SpiritwolfNC (knee to the groin)13:05
MiddleweightDave Vitkaydef.Jesse PetersonTechnical submission (guillotine choke)10:18
WelterweightMichael Pagedef.Ryan SandersKO (punch)10:10
MiddleweightJason Butcherdef.Jack HermanssonSubmission (triangle choke)12:24
Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellidef.Brent DillinghamSubmission (armbar)12:48
MiddleweightJoe Pachecodef.Pierre PierrySubmission (keylock)11:54
FeatherweightVince Murdockdef.John RaioTKO (elbow & punches)34:01
LightweightJon Lemkedef.Jesse EricksonTKO (punches)12:50

Bellator 94

Bellator 94 took place on March 28, 2013 at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV and featured the Light Heavyweight and Lightweight Tournament Finals.

Background

Tony Fryklund made his return to mixed martial arts on this card after a 6-year absence. His last fight was a losing effort against Cung Le at a Strikeforce event in June 2007.

A bout between middleweights Ivan Devalle and Rory Shallcross was originally announced for this card, but failed to materialize.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
Light HeavyweightEmanuel Newtondef.Mikhail ZayatsDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
LightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Saad AwadTKO (punches)25:00
MiddleweightLuis Melodef.Trey HoustonSubmission (arm triangle choke)31:09
BantamweightRodrigo Limadef.Ronnie MannDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightJulien Williamsdef.Kenny MossSubmission (guillotine choke)13:19
HeavyweightAugusto Sakaidef.Rob HortonKO (knee)24:01
Women's StrawweightJessica Aguilardef.Patricia VidonicDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
FeatherweightJoe Taimanglodef.Ronnie RogersSubmission (north/south choke)20:33
LightweightJames Edson Bertodef.Bruno CarvalhoSubmission (heel hook)11:27
Catchweight (157 lb)Patrick Cenoblevs.Tony FryklundDraw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)35:00
Women's StrawweightFelice Herrigdef.Heather Jo ClarkDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00

Bellator 95

Bellator 95 took place on April 4, 2013 at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

The event was initially scheduled to feature a championship match for the Featherweight Title between Pat Curran and Daniel Mason-Straus. However, on February 26, it was announced that Straus had broken his hand and had to pull out of the fight. On February 27, it was announced that recent tournament winner Shahbulat Shamhalaev would advance with his title shot and he faced Curran on this card.

The card was to feature the #1-ranked 125-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings Jessica Eye vs. Munah Holland in a Women's Flyweight bout, but Eye had to withdraw due to a back injury.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
FeatherweightPat Curran (c)def.Shahbulat ShamhalaevTechnical submission (guillotine choke)12:38
FeatherweightFrodo Khasbulaevdef.Mike RichmanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
MiddleweightDoug Marshalldef.Brett CooperKO (punch)13:39
WelterweightRick Hawndef.Karo ParisyanKO (punches)21:55
WelterweightLyman Gooddef.Dante RiveraDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Catchweight (173 lb)Sam Oropezadef.Shedrick GoodridgeTKO (strikes)24:22
Catchweight (188 lb)Tom DeBlassdef.Carlos BrooksTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
LightweightPhillipe Noverdef.Darrell HorcherDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Catchweight (140 lb)Jimmie Riveradef.Brian KelleherDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
FeatherweightWill Martinezdef.Michael HessKO (punches)14:15
FeatherweightKevin Roddydef.Brylan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (armbar)21:04
Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Anton TalamantesTKO (elbows and punches)11:18

Tournaments

Light Heavyweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1=USA Emanuel Newton | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2=BUL Atanas Djambazov | RD1-score1=SUB | RD1-score2=2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3=USA Muhammed Lawal | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4=POL Przemyslaw Mysiala | RD1-score3=TKO | RD1-score4=1 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5=RUS Mikhail Zayats | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6=BRA Renato Sobral | RD1-score5=TKO | RD1-score6=1 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7=USA Jacob Noe | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8=USA Seth Petruzelli | RD1-score7=TKO | RD1-score8=1 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1=USA Emanuel Newton | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2=USA Muhammed Lawal | RD2-score1=KO | RD2-score2=1 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3=RUS Mikhail Zayats | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4=USA Jacob Noe | RD2-score3=SUB | RD2-score4=1 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1=USA Emanuel Newton | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2=RUS Mikhail Zayats | RD3-score1=UD | RD3-score2=3

Middleweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1=USA Doug Marshall | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2=SWE Andreas Spang | RD1-score1=KO | RD1-score2=1 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3=RUS Sultan Aliev | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4=DNK Mikkel Parlo | RD1-score3=UD | RD1-score4=3 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5=USA Brett Cooper | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6=FRA Norman Paraisy | RD1-score5=UD | RD1-score6=3 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7=USA Dan Cramer | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8=USA Brian Rogers | RD1-score7=UD | RD1-score8=3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1=USA Doug Marshall | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2=RUS Sultan Aliev | RD2-score1=SD | RD2-score2=3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3=USA Brett Cooper | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4=USA Dan Cramer | RD2-score3=TKO | RD2-score4=3 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1=USA Doug Marshall | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2=USA Brett Cooper | RD3-score1=KO | RD3-score2=1

Welterweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1=BRA Douglas Lima | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2=RUS Michail Tsarev | RD1-score1=TKO | RD1-score2=2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3=USA Brent Weedman | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4=LIT Marius Zaromskis | RD1-score3=UD | RD1-score4=3 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5=USA Ben Saunders | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6=USA Koffi Adzitso | RD1-score5=UD | RD1-score6=3 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7=USARaul Amaya | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8=BRA José Gomes | RD1-score7=TKO | RD1-score8=1 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1=BRA Douglas Lima | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2=USA Bryan Baker | RD2-score1=TKO | RD2-score2=1 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3=USA Ben Saunders | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4=USA Raul Amaya | RD2-score3=KO | RD2-score4=1 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1=BRA Douglas Lima | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2=USA Ben Saunders | RD3-score1=KO | RD3-score2=2

Lightweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1=USA David Rickels | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2=USA Lloyd Woodard | RD1-score1=UD | RD1-score2=3 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3=RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4=BRA Thiago Michel | RD1-score3=SUB | RD1-score4=2 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5=USA Saad Awad | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6=CAN Guillaume DeLorenzi | RD1-score5=TKO | RD1-score6=1 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7=USA Will Brooks | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8=BRA Ricardo Tirloni | RD1-score7=UD | RD1-score8=3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1=USA David Rickels | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2=USA Jason Fischer | RD2-score1=UD | RD2-score2=3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3=USA Saad Awad | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4=USA Will Brooks | RD2-score3=TKO | RD2-score4=1 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1=USA David Rickels | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2=USA Saad Awad | RD3-score1=TKO | RD3-score2=2

Featherweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1=RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2=BRA Fabricio Guerreiro | RD1-score1=SUB | RD1-score2=2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3=BRA Marlon Sandro | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4=RUS Akop Stepanyan | RD1-score3=MD | RD1-score4=3 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5=USA Mike Richman | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6=USA Mitch Jackson | RD1-score5=TKO | RD1-score6=1 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7=BRA Alexandre Bezerra | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8=BRA Genair da Silva | RD1-score7=SUB | RD1-score8=1 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1=RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2=BRA Marlon Sandro | RD2-score1=TKO | RD2-score2=3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3=USA Mike Richman | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4=BRA Alexandre Bezerra | RD2-score3=UD | RD2-score4=3 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1=RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2=USA Mike Richman | RD3-score1=DD | RD3-score2=3

Bellator 96

Bellator 96 took place on June 19, 2013 at the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV. It marked the season debut of the 2013 summer series. Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, Greg Jackson and Joe Warren took part in commentary.

Background

Bellator 96 featured the opening round of the 2013 Summer Series Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight tournaments.

This event served as the lead in for the debut of Bellator's new reality TV series, Fight Master: Bellator MMA.

Michael Chandler was expected to defend his Lightweight Title against Dave Jansen on this card. However, on June 2, it was announced that Jansen had to pull out of the bout due to an injury.

Vinicius Queiroz was originally scheduled to face Richard Hale in the heavyweight tournament. Queiroz, however, suffered a knee injury and was replaced Ryan Martinez.

Both Derek Campos and Keith Berry missed weight for their fights; as a result, both fighters forfeited a portion of their purses to their opponents and the matches were changed to catchweight.

Both Seth Petruzelli & Renato Sobral retired from MMA competition after this event.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
Light HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Seth PetruzelliKO (punch)11:35
Light HeavyweightJacob Noedef.Renato SobralTKO (referee stoppage)33:32
HeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Ron SparksTKO (punches)10:32
WelterweightWar Machinedef.Blas AvenaTKO (punches)13:55
LightweightDamon Jacksondef.Keith MinerTKO (punches)12:00
HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Jeremiah O'NealTKO (punches & elbows)12:57
HeavyweightRyan Martinezdef.Richard HaleKO (punches)12:19
Light HeavyweightBrandon Halseydef.Joe YagerDecision (split) (30-28, 28-30, 30-28)35:00
Catchweight (159 lb)Derek Camposdef.Brandon GirtzDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
BantamweightJustin McNallydef.Steven ArtoffVerbal submission (inverted triangle armbar)12:44
FeatherweightChas Skellydef.Jarrod CardDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
BantamweightMike Maldonadodef.Chavous SmithSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:27
Catchweight (186 lb)Keith Berrydef.Cortez ColemanDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00

Bellator 97

Bellator 97 took place on July 31, 2013 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV.

Background

The card featured Ben Askren's fourth title defense of the Bellator Welterweight Championship and Michael Chandler's second defense of the Bellator Lightweight Championship.

The card also featured the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Tournament Finals and Bantamweight Tournament Semifinals.

Douglas Lima and Ben Saunders were scheduled to fight in order to decide the next contender for the Welterweight title. However, on June 11, it was announced that Lima had to pull out of the bout due to an injury.

Patricio Freire was originally scheduled to face The Ultimate Fighter veteran Rob Emerson. However, on July 12, it was revealed Emerson had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Jared Downing.

The live airing featured the announcement of Bellator's first pay per view event for November 2, 2013 that will be headlined by Tito Ortiz versus Quinton Jackson.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
LightweightMichael Chandler (c)def.David RickelsKO (punches)10:44
WelterweightBen Askren (c)def.Andrey KoreshkovTKO (punches)42:58
Light HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Jacob NoeTKO (punches)32:51
HeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Ryan MartinezTKO (punches)34:02
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Jared DowningTKO (punches)20:54
LightweightWill Brooksdef.Cris LeyvaTKO (punches)32:20
BantamweightRafael Silvadef.Rodrigo LimaSubmission (rear naked choke)32:03
BantamweightAnthony Leonedef.Frank BacaSubmission (rear naked choke)31:07
LightweightBubba Jenkinsdef.Mike BarrerasTKO (punches)21:05
Catchweight (151 lb)Javier Palaciosdef.Richard JacquesDecision (unanimous)35:00
MiddleweightJeremy Kimballdef.Keith BerryKO (punches)21:45
BantamweightAdrian Cruzdef.Felipe ChavezTKO (punches)20:00
Catchweight (149 lb)Donald Sanchezdef.Cliff WrightDecision (split)35:00
BantamweightShawn Bunchdef.Russell WilsonDecision (split)35:00

Tournaments

Heavyweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= RUS Vitaly Minakov | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= USA Ron Sparks | RD1-score1= TKO | RD1-score2= 3 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Ryan Martinez | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Richard Hale | RD1-score3= KO | RD1-score4= 1 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= RUS Vitaly Minakov | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Ryan Martinez | RD2-score1= TKO | RD2-score2= 3

Light Heavyweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= USA Muhammed Lawal | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= USA Seth Petruzelli | RD1-score1= KO | RD1-score2= 1 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Jacob Noe | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= BRA Renato Sobral | RD1-score3= TKO | RD1-score4= 3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= USA Muhammed Lawal | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Jacob Noe | RD2-score1= TKO | RD2-score2= 3

Bantamweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= BRA Rafael Silva | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= BRA Rodrigo Lima | RD1-score1= SUB | RD1-score2= 3 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Anthony Leone | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Frank Baca | RD1-score3= SUB | RD1-score4= 3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= BRA Rafael Silva | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Anthony Leone | RD2-score1= UD | RD2-score2= 3

Bellator 98

Bellator 98 took place on September 7, 2013 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. It marked the season debut of season nine.

Background

Bellator 98 was supposed to feature a Bellator Middleweight Championship bout between Alexander Shlemenko and Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Winner Doug Marshall. However, on August 19 Marshall was forced out of the title bout due to an injury and was replaced by Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Runner Up Brett Cooper.

The Fight Master: Bellator MMA finale between Joe Riggs and Mike Bronzoulis was expected to take place at this event. However, on September 3, it was revealed Riggs has sustained a significant eye injury and the bout was postponed indefinitely. The fight was later scheduled for Bellator 106.

Dan Cramer was originally scheduled to face Perry Filkins in the Middleweight tournament opening round, but withdrew from the match and was replaced by Jeremy Kimball.

Joe Warren was scheduled to face Nick Kirk on this card. However, on the Friday before the event, Warren was removed for undisclosed medical reasons. The fight was later scheduled for Bellator 101

Andreas Spang was originally scheduled to face Justin Torrey in the Middleweight tournament opening round, but was declared unfit to fight by the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation. He was replaced by Brennan Ward, who originally was supposed to face Dave Vitkay on the preliminary card.

Andrew Calandrelli was originally scheduled to face Ryan Quinn, but was removed from the card and replaced by Brylan Van Artsdalen.

The card featured all the Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal bouts.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenko (c)def.Brett CooperDecision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)55:00
MiddleweightMikkel Parlodef.Brian RogersDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00
MiddleweightJason Butcherdef.Giva SantanaTKO (punches)21:12
MiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Justin TorreyTKO (punches)23:28
MiddleweightPerry Filkinsdef.Jeremy KimballSubmission (rear naked choke)34:18
LightweightDerek Andersondef.Patricky FreireDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellivs.Jeff NaderNo Contest11:30
HeavyweightJosh Diekmanndef.Parker PorterTKO (strikes)11:12
LightweightRyan Quinndef.Brylan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (arm triangle)12:34
FeatherweightMatt Bessettedef.Nick PiedmontTKO (punches)11:41
FeatherweightRico Disciullodef.Glenn AllairKO (strikes)11:21

Bellator 99

Bellator 99 took place on September 13, 2013 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 99 featured the Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal bouts.

Vladimir Matyushenko was originally scheduled to face for Bellator Light Heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu. However, on August 18, it was announced that M'Pumbu had a hand injury and he was replaced by Houston Alexander.

Shahbulat Shamhalaev was originally scheduled to face Akop Stepanyan on this card. However, on September 9, it was revealed Shamhalaev was forced to pull out of the tournament due to his ailing father. He was replaced by Justin Wilcox.

A bantamweight bout between Derek Loffer and Mario Navarro was initially planned for this card, but cancelled for unknown reasons.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Diego NunesKO (punch)11:19
FeatherweightFabricio Guerreirodef.Desmond GreenDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Light HeavyweightVladimir Matyushenkodef.Houston AlexanderDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
FeatherweightJustin Wilcoxdef.Akop StepanyanTechnical submission (rear naked choke)22:20
FeatherweightJoe Taimanglodef.Andrew FisherDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
HeavyweightBlagoi Ivanovdef.Manny LaraSubmission (guillotine choke)11:17
FeatherweightGoiti Yamauchidef.Musa ToliverSubmission (rear naked choke)11:01
WelterweightGavin Sterrittdef.Andy MuradDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
Light HeavyweightHector Ramirezdef.Savo KosicDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Light HeavyweightVirgil Zwickerdef.Nick MoghaddamTKO (punches)13:22

Bellator 100

Bellator 100 took place on September 20, 2013 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 100 featured the Season 9 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal bouts and the Season 8 Welterweight finals.

Matt Riddle was originally scheduled to face Luis Melo on this card, but pulled out due to a cracked rib. He was replaced by Ron Keslar.

Mark Scanlon was originally scheduled to face Herman Terrado on this card, but pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by Rick Hawn

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
WelterweightDouglas Limadef.Ben SaundersKO (head kick)24:33
WelterweightWar Machinedef.Vaughn AndersonTechnical Submission (rear naked choke)24:01
WelterweightRick Hawndef.Herman TerradoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
WelterweightRon Keslardef.Luis MeloDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
WelterweightBrent Weedmandef.Justin BaesmanSubmission (armbar)13:20
BantamweightTravis Marxdef.Brandon BenderTKO (strikes)24:28
LightweightLaRue Burleydef.Bubba JenkinsTKO (punches)33:40
Light HeavyweightClifford Starksdef.Joe YagerDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Beau TriboletKO (punches)10:27
HeavyweightSiala-Mou Siligadef.Dan CharlesTKO (punches)31:26
WelterweightAdam McDonoughdef.Johnny BuckTKO (strikes)14:51
LightweightEfrain Escuderodef.Zack SurdykaDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 101

Bellator 101 took place on September 27, 2013 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 101 featured the Season 9 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal bouts.

Rob Sinclair was scheduled to face Rich Clementi in a Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal fight, but on Sept. 9, 2013 had to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Ricardo Tirloni. Marcin Held was originally scheduled to face Tirloni on the preliminary card, and Ryan Healy took the fight as a replacement.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
BantamweightJoe Warrendef.Nick KirkSubmission (reverse triangle armbar)23:03
LightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Marcus DavisSubmission (rear naked choke)11:40
LightweightRicardo Tirlonidef.Rich ClementiDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightWill Brooksdef.John AlessioDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)35:00
LightweightSaad Awaddef.Martin StapletonSubmission (rear naked choke)13:46
WelterweightNathan Coydef.Andy UhrichDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
LightweightMarcin Helddef.Ryan HealyKO (punches)11:12
MiddleweightDave Vitkaydef.Tyson JeffriesSubmission (rear naked choke)33:07
LightweightBrent Primusdef.Scott ThometzSubmission (rear naked choke)13:48
BantamweightAustin Springerdef.Zack SkinnerDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightPeter Aspenwaldef.Jeremiah RiggsDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00

Bellator 102

Bellator 102 took place on October 4, 2013 at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 102 featured the Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals, Middleweight Tournament Semifinals and Summer Series bantamweight tournament final between Anthony Leone and Rafael "Morcego" Silva.

Michael Page and Kenny Ento were scheduled to face each other in a Welterweight bout on this card. However, on September 30, it was announced that Page was injured and both he and Ento were removed from the card.

Perry Filkins was to face Brennan Ward in the Middleweight Tournament Semifinals. However, he had to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Joe Pacheco.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
HeavyweightCheick Kongodef.Mark GodbeerTKO (knees and punches)22:04
HeavyweightVinicius Queirozdef.Lavar JohnsonKO (punch)10:23
BantamweightRafael Silvadef.Anthony LeoneDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
MiddleweightMikkel Parlodef.Jason ButcherDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Joe PachecoSubmission (guillotine choke)22:41
FeatherweightScott Clevedef.Isaac DeJesusTKO (strikes)23:14
HeavyweightJavy Ayaladef.Thiago SantosKO (punches)15:00
LightweightBrandon Girtzdef.Poppies MartinezSubmission (armbar)11:20
Catchweight (165 lb)Stephen Martinezdef.Bryan TraversTechnical submission (guillotine choke)10:56
LightweightCain Carrizosadef.Juan QuesadaSubmission (triangle choke)24:51
HeavyweightBrandon Cashdef.William RicheyTKO (exhaustion)25:00

Bellator 103

Bellator 103 took place on October 11, 2013 at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 103 featured the Featherweight Tournament Semifinal bouts. Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Fabricio GuerreiroDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
FeatherweightJustin Wilcoxdef.Joe TaimangloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightDavid Rickelsdef.J.J. AmbroseTKO (punches)32:37
Light HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Aaron RosaSubmission (kimura)10:47
Light HeavyweightCarlos Eduardodef.Wayman CarterSubmission (rear naked choke)12:06
LightweightRemy Bussieresdef.Blake PoolDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
HeavyweightMaurice Jacksondef.Matt UhdeTKO (cut)10:52
LightweightDonnie Belldef.Marcio NavarroSubmission (rear neck crank)12:06
BantamweightJeimeson Saudinodef.Jesse ThorntonDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
Catchweight (150 lb)Ricky Musgravedef.Cody CarrilloSubmission (kimura)12:59

Bellator 104

Bellator 104 took place on October 18, 2013 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 104 featured the Welterweight Tournament Semifinal bouts. Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
WelterweightRick Hawndef.Brent WeedmanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightRon Keslardef.War MachineTechnical Submission (rear naked choke)13:31
MiddleweightKendall Grovedef.Joe VedepoDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
HeavyweightPeter Grahamdef.Eric PrindleDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightPaul Bradleydef.Karl AmoussouDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
LightweightPaul Sassdef.Rod MontoyaSubmission (toe hold)12:01
Catchweight (150 lb)Rob Emersondef.Jared DowningSubmission (inverted heel hook)11:44
Catchweight (160 lb)Brandon Girtzdef.Mike EstusSubmission (armbar)14:25
Catchweight (161 lb)Cliff Wrightdef.Derek LofferSubmission (armbar)24:28
FeatherweightAndre Tievadef.Chris LaneTKO (punches)12:20

Bellator 105

Bellator 105 took place on October 25, 2013 at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 105 featured the Lightweight Tournament Semifinal bouts.

Eugene Fadiora was initially scheduled to face Andreas Spang. However, Spang was removed from the card and replaced by Keith Berry.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
LightweightWill Brooksdef.Saad AwadDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Ricardo TirloniSubmission (triangle choke)11:08
HeavyweightSiala-Mou Siligadef.Ron SparksSubmission (keylock)12:52
MiddleweightEugene Fadioradef.Keith BerryTKO (elbows)24:19
FeatherweightDesmond Greendef.Angelo SanchezTKO (cut)21:04
HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Joseph BryantTKO (strikes)11:04
Light HeavyweightVolkan Oezdemirdef.Josh LanierTKO (strikes)13:13
BantamweightLuis Nogueiradef.Frank BacaSubmission (arm triangle choke)14:41
MiddleweightEddie Larreadef.Rocky RamirezSubmission (heel hook)21:45
BantamweightSteve Garciadef.Shawn BunchTKO (punches)33:29
BantamweightJesse Brockdef.Adrian CruzDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 106

Bellator 106 took place on November 2, 2013 at Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California. The event aired live on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 106 was to be Bellator's first ever pay-per-view event and was expected to be headlined by a Light Heavyweight bout between Tito Ortiz and Quinton Jackson, both of whom would have been making their promotional debuts. However, on October 25, it was announced that Ortiz was out of the bout due to injury. Subsequently, Bellator announced that the show would air on Spike TV rather that PPV.

The main event featured a Lightweight title rematch between the current champion Michael Chandler and former champion Eddie Alvarez. Chandler defeated Alvarez via fourth round submission in their original bout back at Bellator 58.

The Heavyweight tournament final between Cheick Kongo and Vinicius Queiroz was originally scheduled for this card. However, an injury to Queiroz forced it off the card and it will be rescheduled on a future show.

Results |Lightweight |Eddie Alvarez |def. |Michael Chandler (c) |Decision (split) (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) |5 |5:00 |For Lightweight Championship |Light Heavyweight |Emanuel Newton |def. |Muhammed Lawal |Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) |5 |5:00 |For Interim Light Heavyweight Championship |Featherweight |Daniel Mason-Straus |def. |Pat Curran (c) |Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 48-46, 48-46) |5 |5:00 |For Featherweight Championship |Welterweight |Joe Riggs |def. |Mike Bronzoulis |Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |3 |5:00 |Fight Master Welterweight Final |Featherweight |Mike Richman |def. |Akop Stepanyan |TKO (punches) |1 |4:05 | |- ! colspan="8" style="background:#ccf; color:navy; text-align:center;"| Preliminary Card (Spike.com) |Welterweight |Cristiano Souza |def. |Alejandro Garcia |Submission (rear naked choke) |3 |3:06 | |Light Heavyweight |Brandon Halsey |def. |Hector Ramirez |TKO (punches) |1 |0:52 | |Lightweight |Mike Guymon |def. |Aaron Miller |Submission (triangle choke) |2 |4:20 | |Catchweight (150 lb) |Cleber Luciano |def. |Joe Camacho |Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |3 |5:00 | |Lightweight |Josh Smith |def. |Darren Smith |Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |3 |5:00 | |- ! colspan="8" style="background:#ccf; color:navy; text-align:center;"| Unaired |Welterweight |Jesse Juarez |def. |Joe Williams |Submission (guillotine choke) |1 |0:57 |

Bellator 107

Bellator 107 took place on November 8, 2013 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 107 featured the Heavyweight Tournament final, Middleweight Tournament final and Bantamweight Tournament final.

Cheick Kongo was originally scheduled to face Vinicius Queiroz in the Heavyweight tournament finals, but Queiroz withdrew due to a knee injury. He was replaced by Peter Graham.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)Unaired
HeavyweightCheick Kongodef.Peter GrahamDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
BantamweightJoe Warrendef.Travis MarxTKO (knee and punches)21:54
MiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Mikkel ParloTKO (punches)21:39
Catchweight (157 lb)Derek Camposdef.Martin StapletonDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightPatricky Freiredef.Edson BertoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
MiddleweightJonas Billsteindef.Cortez ColemanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellidef.Ryan McCurdyDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Josh BurnsVerbal submission (punches)12:14
Light HeavyweightLinton Vasselldef.Matt JonesDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00
Catchweight (156 lb)Chris Jonesdef.Robert WhiteDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 108

Bellator 108 took place on November 15, 2013 at Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 108 featured the Featherweight Tournament Finals.

Heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov made the first defense of his title against Vitaly Minakov on this show in the co-main event.

The card featured the Bellator debut of Quinton Jackson following the cancellation of his bout against Tito Ortiz. He faced Bellator and UFC veteran Joey Beltran in the main event.

Nah-Shon Burrell was originally scheduled to face Dante Rivera on this card. However, he was rescheduled to face Jesus Martinez due to undisclosed reasons.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
Catchweight (210 lb)Quinton Jacksondef.Joey BeltranTKO (punches)14:59
HeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Alexander Volkov (c)TKO (punches)12:57
BantamweightMarcos Galvaodef.Tom McKennaTKO (punches)14:29
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Justin WilcoxTKO (punches)12:23
Catchweight (174 lb)Sam Oropezadef.Chip Moraza-PollardTKO (punches)10:37
Light HeavyweightTom DeBlassdef.Jason LambertKO (punch)11:45
Catchweight (180 lb)Nah-Shon Burrelldef.Jesus MartinezDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Catchweight (150 lb)Anthony Morrisondef.Kenny FosterMajority decision (28-28, 29-27, 30-26)35:00
Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Najim WaliSubmission (armbar)11:31
FeatherweightWill Martinezdef.Kevin RoddySubmission (rear naked choke)13:50
FeatherweightDan Mataladef.Ryan CafaroTKO (strikes)23:52
BantamweightRob Sullivandef.Sergio da SilvaDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00

Bellator 109

Bellator 109 took place on November 22, 2013 at Sands Casino Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

Bellator 109 featured the 2013 Season 9 Welterweight and Lightweight Tournament Finals.

Michael Page and Andrew Osbourne were slated to face each other in a Welterweight bout on this card but the fight was scrapped due to Page recovering from lingering injuries.

Matt Riddle was expected to come out of his 3-week retirement to fight Nathan Coy at this event. However, he pulled out of the bout on November 13, 2013.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotesPreliminary Card (Spike.com)
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenko (c)def.Doug MarshallKO (punch to the body)14:28
WelterweightRick Hawndef.Ron KeslarKO (punch)30:55
LightweightWill Brooksdef.Alexander SarnavskiyDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
LightweightTerry Etimdef.Patrick CenobleDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-26)35:00
LightweightMike Bannondef.Ahsan AbdullaTechnical submission (arm triangle choke)11:51
HeavyweightBlagoy Ivanovdef.Keith BellSubmission (rear naked choke)13:59
Catchweight (153 lb)Goiti Yamauchidef.Saul AlmeidaKO (punches)12:04
LightweightBubba Jenkinsdef.Ian RammelTKO (punches)32:38
LightweightBrent Primusdef.Brett GlassSubmission (rear naked choke)13:20
FeatherweightLester Caslowdef.Jay HaasSubmission (guillotine choke)32:44

Tournaments

Heavyweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= FRA Cheick Kongo | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= ENG Mark Godbeer | RD1-score1= TKO | RD1-score2= 2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= BRA Vinicius Queiroz | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Lavar Johnson | RD1-score3= KO | RD1-score4= 1 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= FRA Cheick Kongo | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= AUS Peter Graham* | RD2-score1= UD | RD2-score2= 3

  • (*) Replaced Vinicius Queiroz

Middleweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= USA Brennan Ward* | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= USA Justin Torrey | RD1-score1= TKO | RD1-score2= 2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Perry Filkins | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Jeremy Kimball** | RD1-score3= SUB | RD1-score4= 3 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5= DNK Mikkel Parlo | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= USA Brian Rogers | RD1-score5= UD | RD1-score6= 3 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= USA Jason Butcher | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8= BRA Giva Santana | RD1-score7= TKO | RD1-score8= 2 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= USA Brennan Ward | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Joe Pacheco*** | RD2-score1= SUB | RD2-score2= 2 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3= DNK Mikkel Parlo | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= USA Jason Butcher | RD2-score3= UD | RD2-score4= 3 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1= USA Brennan Ward | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2= DNK Mikkel Parlo | RD3-score1= TKO | RD3-score2= 2

  • (*) Replaced Andreas Spang
  • (**) Replaced Dan Cramer
  • (***) Replaced Perry Filkins

Welterweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= USA Rick Hawn** | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= GUM Herman Terrado | RD1-score1= UD | RD1-score2= 3 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Brent Weedman | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Justin Baesman | RD1-score3= SUB | RD1-score4= 1 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5= USA Ron Keslar* | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= BRA Luis Melo | RD1-score5= SD | RD1-score6= 3 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= USA War Machine | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8= CAN Vaughn Anderson | RD1-score7= SUB | RD1-score8= 2 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= USA Rick Hawn | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Brent Weedman | RD2-score1= UD | RD2-score2= 3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3= USARon Keslar | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= USA War Machine | RD2-score3= SUB | RD2-score4= 1 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1= USA Rick Hawn | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2= USA Ron Keslar | RD3-score1= KO | RD3-score2= 3

  • (*) Replaced Matt Riddle
  • (**) Replaced Mark Scanlon

Lightweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= USA Will Brooks | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= CAN John Alessio | RD1-score1= UD | RD1-score2= 3 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Saad Awad | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= ENG Martin Stapleton | RD1-score3= SUB | RD1-score4= 1 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5= RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= USA Marcus Davis | RD1-score5= SUB | RD1-score6= 1 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= BRA Ricardo Tirloni* | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8= USA Rich Clementi | RD1-score7= UD | RD1-score8= 3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= USA Will Brooks | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Saad Awad | RD2-score1= UD | RD2-score2= 3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3= RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= BRA Ricardo Tirloni | RD2-score3= SUB | RD2-score4= 1 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1= USA Will Brooks | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2= RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy | RD3-score1= UD | RD3-score2= 3

  • (*) Replaced Rob Sinclair

Featherweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= BRA Patricio Freire | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= BRA Diego Nunes | RD1-score1= KO | RD1-score2= 1 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= BRA Fabricio Guerreiro | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= USA Desmond Green | RD1-score3= UD | RD1-score4= 3 | RD1-seed5= | RD1-team5= USA Justin Wilcox* | RD1-seed6= | RD1-team6= RUS Akop Stepanyan | RD1-score5= SUB | RD1-score6= 2 | RD1-seed7= | RD1-team7= GUM Joe Taimanglo | RD1-seed8= | RD1-team8= ENG Andrew Fisher | RD1-score7= UD | RD1-score8= 3 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= BRA Patricio Freire | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= BRA Fabricio Guerreiro | RD2-score1= UD | RD2-score2= 3 | RD2-seed3= | RD2-team3= USA Justin Wilcox | RD2-seed4= | RD2-team4= GUM Joe Taimanglo | RD2-score3= UD | RD2-score4= 3 | RD3-seed1= | RD3-team1= BRA Patricio Freire | RD3-seed2= | RD3-team2= USA Justin Wilcox | RD3-score1= TKO | RD3-score2= 1

  • (*) Replaced Shahbulat Shamhalaev

Bantamweight tournament bracket

| RD1-seed1= | RD1-team1= USA Joe Warren | RD1-seed2= | RD1-team2= USA Nick Kirk | RD1-score1= SUB | RD1-score2= 2 | RD1-seed3= | RD1-team3= USA Travis Marx | RD1-seed4= | RD1-team4= ITA Brandon Bender | RD1-score3= TKO | RD1-score4= 2 | RD2-seed1= | RD2-team1= USA Joe Warren | RD2-seed2= | RD2-team2= USA Travis Marx | RD2-score1= TKO | RD2-score2= 2

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