2009 in Bellator MMA

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2009 in Bellator MMA was the first installment of the Bellator Fighting Championships (Bellator FC)-produced series. It started broadcasting April 3, 2009, through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes. The episodes had a one-day tape delay.

2009 in Bellator MMA
GenreSports
Created byBjorn Rebney
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkESPN Deportes
ReleaseApril 3 (2009-04-03) –
June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)

Bellator 1

Bellator 1
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 3, 2009
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Attendance1,756
Event chronology
Bellator 1Bellator 2

Bellator 1 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[1] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, April 4, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

The event featured quarter-final tournament bouts of the 2009 Featherweight (145 lb) and Lightweight (155 lb) Tournaments, along with a number of non-tournament bouts to be held in the organization's other weight divisions. All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Lightweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightJorge Masvidaldef.Nick AgallarTKO (punches)11:19
LightweightEddie Alvarezdef.Greg LoughranSubmission (guillotine choke)12:44
LightweightToby Imadadef.Alonzo MartinezSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:26
Featherweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightYahir Reyesdef.Nick GonzalezSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:11
FeatherweightEstevan Payandef.Luis PalominoDecision (split)35:00
FeatherweightJoe Sotodef.Ben GreerTKO (punches)13:40
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJonathan Brookinsdef.Stephen LedbetterSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:32
LightweightLorenzo Borgomeodef.Daniel MoralesSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:46
MiddleweightJames Brascodef.Kevin AbranteSubmission (armbar)12:14
MiddleweightMoyses Gabindef.Chris DecaroSubmission (triangle choke)11:33
MiddleweightGary Padilladef.Daniel SarafianTKO (punches)23:04

Bellator 2

Bellator 2
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 10, 2009
VenueMohegan Sun
CityUncasville, Connecticut, United States
Attendance1,283
Event chronology
Bellator 1Bellator 2Bellator 3

Bellator 2 was a mixed martial arts event by the promotion Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.[2] It was then broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, April 11, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

The event featured the final quarter-final bouts of the 2009 Featherweight (145 lb) and Lightweight (155 lb) Tournaments, as well as, the quarter-final round of the Welterweight (170 lb) Tournament. A number of non-tournament bouts to be held in the organization's other weight divisions also took place. The evening's main event saw undefeated Henry Martinez square off against rising star Wilson Reis.[3] All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Featherweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightWilson Reisdef.Henry MartinezDecision (unanimous)35:00
Lightweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightEric Reynoldsdef.Thomas SchulteTKO (punches)14:18
Welterweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightLyman Gooddef.Héctor UrbinaTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)23:22
WelterweightJorge Ortizdef.Aaron RomeroDecision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightOmar De La Cruzdef.Victor MezaDecision (unanimous)35:00
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
BantamweightJimmie Riveradef.Willie GatesSubmission (triangle choke)33:22
WelterweightMatt Makowskidef.Aaron TregearDecision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightJesse Juarezdef.Mikey GomezTKO (punches)14:23
FeatherweightJosh LaBergedef.Chris SimmonsDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 3

Bellator 3
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 17, 2009
VenueLloyd Noble Center
CityNorman, Oklahoma, United States
Attendance4,297
Event chronology
Bellator 2Bellator 3Bellator 4

Bellator 3 and Bellator IV were two episodes of the mixed martial arts promotion, Bellator Fighting Championships, created from a single event. The event took place on Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.[4]

Background

Bellator IV was originally scheduled for Montreal, however regulatory issues prevented the event from being held there. Each episode featured half of the bouts from the third Bellator event. Bellator III aired nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, April 18, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes. Bellator IV aired on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Results

Middleweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightHector Lombarddef.Virgil LozanoKO (punch)11:10
MiddleweightYosmany Cabezasdef.Edwin AguilarSubmission (armbar)14:31
Middleweight Tournament Alternate bout
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightMarcelo Alfayadef.Joey GorczynskiTKO (punches)11:32
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJohnny Eduardodef.Donald SanchezDecision (unanimous)35:00
Light HeavyweightRudy Lindsaydef.Wayne ColeTKO (punches)23:37

Bellator 4

Bellator 4
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 17, 2009
VenueLloyd Noble Center
CityNorman, Oklahoma, United States
Attendance3,850
Event chronology
Bellator 3Bellator 4Bellator 5

Results

Middleweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightDamien Stellydef.Alex AndradeDecision (unanimous)35:00
MiddleweightJared Hessdef.Daniel Taberasubmission (rear-naked choke)12:34
Welterweight Quarterfinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightDave Mennedef.Norman ParaisySubmission (rear-naked choke)32:39
Middleweight Tournament Alternate bout
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightJason Norwooddef.John KirkSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:52
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightTyler Eastdef.Amedio ViolaTKO (punches)12:40
Light HeavyweightWilliam Albrechtdef.Mike MessinaTKO (punches)11:30

Bellator 5

Bellator 5
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 1, 2009
VenueHara Arena
CityDayton, Ohio, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 4Bellator 5Bellator 6

Bellator 5 took place on Friday, May 1, 2009 in Dayton, Ohio.[5] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, May 2, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

The event featured the semi-finals of the Lightweight Tournament.

Debuting for the promotion were heavyweight prospect Dave Herman and former UFC fighter Dan Evensen.[6]

All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Lightweight Semifinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightToby Imadadef.Jorge MasvidalTechnical Submission (inverted-triangle choke)33:22
LightweightEddie Alvarezdef.Eric ReynoldsSubmission (rear-naked choke)31:30
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightWaylon Lowedef.Frank CaraballoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
WelterweightJustin Edwardsdef.John TroyerSubmission (guillotine)13:12
Female bout (117 lb)Jessica Pennedef.Tammie SchneiderTKO (punches)11:35
FeatherweightMatt Jaggersdef.Pete DominguezSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:03
HeavyweightDan Evensendef.Raoul RomeroTKO (punches)21:44
HeavyweightJoey Beltrandef.Sherman PendergarstTKO (punches)12:24
HeavyweightDave Hermandef.Josh BarnesTKO (punches)14:46

Bellator 6

Bellator 6
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 8, 2009
VenueCentral Pavilion Arena
CityRobstown, Texas, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 5Bellator 6Bellator 7

Bellator 6 was an event of the mixed martial arts promotion, Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Robstown, Texas.[7] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, May 9, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

The event featured the semi-finals of the Featherweight Tournament.[8]

All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Featherweight Semifinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJoe Sotodef.Wilson ReisDecision (unanimous)35:00
FeatherweightYahir Reyesdef.Estevan PayanKO (spinning backfist)21:56
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightLuis Palominodef.Nick GonzalezTKO (punches)12:13
FeatherweightRoberto Vargasdef.Daniel PinedaDecision (unanimous)35:00
FeatherweightJose Santibanezdef.Dustin PhillipsSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:34
MiddleweightRobert McDanieldef.Chris SpicerSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:53
Catchweight (174 lb)Héctor Urbinadef.Ira BoydTKO (arm injury)10:19

Bellator 7/8

Bellator 7/8
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 15, 2009
VenueAragon Ballroom
CityChicago, Illinois, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 6Bellator 7/8Bellator 9

Bellator 7/8 was an event of the mixed martial arts promotion, Bellator Fighting Championships. The events took place on Friday, May 15, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.[9] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, May 16, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

The events featured the semi-finals of the Welterweight Tournament.[10]

The card also featured the debut of former UFC heavyweight Eddie Sanchez.

All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Welterweight Semifinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightOmar De La Cruzdef.Dave MenneTKO (punches)13:19
WelterweightLyman Gooddef.Jorge OrtizTKO (cut)24:37
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightTroy Gerhartdef.Lorenzo BorgomeoDecision (unanimous)35:00
HeavyweightEddie Sanchezdef.Jay WhiteTKO (punches)10:10
LightweightAlonzo Martinezdef.Victor MezaSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:42
WelterweightJesse Juarezdef.DeRay DavisTKO (punches)24:47
WelterweightAnthony Lapsleydef.Ryan WilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:22
WelterweightJacob Volkmanndef.Kevin KnabjianSubmission (D'arce choke)21:42
Women's bout (135 lb)Kerry Veradef.Leslie SmithDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 8

There were no fights scheduled for week 8. Instead, Bellator ran a "Road to the Championship" special highlighting tournament fights.[11] This highlight show was considered Bellator 8.

Bellator 9

Bellator 9
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 29, 2009
VenueMonroe Civic Center
CityMonroe, Louisiana, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 7/8Bellator 9Bellator 10

Bellator 9 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, May 29, 2009 in Monroe, Louisiana.[12] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, May 30, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Results

Middleweight Semifinals
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightHector Lombarddef.Damien StellyTKO (punches)12:56
MiddleweightJared Hessdef.Yosmany CabezasTKO (punches)34:26
Non Tournament Bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightNick Ringdef.Isidro GonzalezSubmission (guillotine choke)10:39
FeatherweightShad Lierleydef.Nathan MurdockDecision (unanimous)35:00
MiddleweightAlex Andradedef.Christian FulgiumTKO (punches)12:01
HeavyweightShawn Jordandef.Jayme McKinneySubmission (rear-naked choke)10:30
Catchweight bout (175 lb)Chad Leonhardtdef.Dan KeenanKO (knee)13:03
LightweightChas Skellydef.Mike BraswellDecision (split)35:00

Bellator 10

Bellator 10
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 5, 2009
VenueCitizens Business Bank Arena
CityOntario, California, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 9Bellator 10Bellator 11

Bellator 10 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, June 5, 2009 in Ontario, California at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.[13] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, June 6, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

The show featured the finals of the Featherweight tournament.[14]

Results

Featherweight Final
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJoe Sotodef.Yahir ReyesSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:11[a]
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightWilson Reisdef.Roberto VargasDecision (split)35:00
MiddleweightBryan Bakerdef.Matt HorwichDecision (unanimous)35:00
LightweightDiego Garijodef.Saad AwadSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:45
LightweightIsrael Girondef.Phil BrownSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:42
HeavyweightTravis Brownedef.Mychal ClarkDecision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight bout (175 lb)Jesse Juarezdef.Mikey GomezDecision (unanimous)35:00
Light HeavyweightNick Moghaddamdef.Lamar JilesDisqualification (illegal knee)24:14

Bellator 11

Bellator 11
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 12, 2009
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 10Bellator 11Bellator 12

Bellator 11 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, June 12, 2009 in Uncasville, Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Arena.[15] It broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, June 13, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.

Background

This event featured the finals of the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix.

Results

Welterweight Final
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightLyman Gooddef.Omar De La CruzTKO (punches)11:23[a]
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightVagner Rochadef.Igor GracieDecision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightJake Ellenbergerdef.Marcelo AlfayaKO (punch)10:42
WelterweightJustin Torreydef.Matt MakowskiDecision (unanimous)35:00
BantamweightNick Pacedef.Collin TeboKO (flying knee)11:37
MiddleweightDavid Branchdef.Dennis OlsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:27
BantamweightJimmie Riveradef.Nick GarciaDecision (unanimous)35:00
MiddleweightUriah Halldef.Edwin AguilarKO (head kicks)34:31

Bellator 12

Bellator 12
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 19, 2009
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 11Bellator 12Bellator 13

Bellator 12 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[16] It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, June 20, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes.[17]

Background

The event featured the final tournament bouts of the 2009 Season One Lightweight (155 lb) and Middleweight (185 lb) Tournaments, along with a number of non-tournament bouts held in the organization's other weight divisions.

All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Results

Lightweight Final
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightEddie Alvarezdef.Toby ImadaSubmission (rear-naked choke)20:38[a]
Middleweight Final
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightHector Lombarddef.Jared HessTKO (doctor stoppage)41:41[b]
Non-tournament bouts
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightJorge Masvidaldef.Eric ReynoldsSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:33
FeatherweightFabio Mellodef.Sami AzizSubmission (armbar)31:58
WelterweightSérgio Moraesdef.Josh MartinSubmission (triangle choke)14:21
Women's bout (125 lb)Rosi Sextondef.Valerie CoolbaughSubmission (armbar)13:40
Catchweight (151.5 lbs)Luis Palominodef.Troy GerhartDecision (unanimous)35:00
Women's bout (145 lb)Stephanie Guimaraesdef.Yvonne ReisKO (knee)10:49

Tournaments

Middleweight Tournament Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
         
Hector LombardKO
Virgil Lozano1
Hector LombardTKO
Damien Stelly1
Damien StellyUD
Alex Andrade3
Hector LombardTKO
Jared Hess4
Jared HessSUB
Daniel Tabera1
Jared HessTKO
Yosmany Cabezas3
Yosmany CabezasSUB
Edwin Aguilar1

Welterweight Tournament Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
         
Lyman GoodSUB
Héctor Urbina2
Lyman GoodTKO
Jorge Ortiz2
Jorge OrtizUD
Aaron Romero3
Lyman Good'TKO
Omar De La Cruz1
Omar De La CruzUD
Victor Meza3
Omar De La CruzTKO
Dave Menne1
Dave MenneSUB
Norman Paraisy3

Lightweight Tournament Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
         
Eddie AlvarezSUB
Greg Loughran1
Eddie AlvarezSUB
Eric Reynolds3
Eric ReynoldsTKO
Thomas Schulte1
Eddie AlvarezSUB
Toby Imada2
Toby ImadaSUB
Alonzo Martinez1
Toby ImadaSUB
Jorge Masvidal3
Jorge MasvidalTKO
Nick Agallar1

Featherweight Tournament Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
         
Joe SotoTKO
Ben Greer1
Joe SotoUD
Wilson Reis3
Wilson ReisUD
Henry Martinez3
Joe SotoSUB
Yahir Reyes2
Yahir ReyesSUB
Nick Gonzalez1
Yahir ReyesKO
Estevan Payan2
Estevan PayanSD
Luis Palomino3

References