2010 in Bellator MMA

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2010 in Bellator MMA was the second installment of the Bellator Fighting Championships (Bellator FC)-produced series. It started on April 8, 2010, and ended on June 24, 2010. Tournaments were held in the featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions. The winner of each tournament will get a shot at the current Bellator Champion in his respective weight class. Three of the four current Bellator Champions also fought during this season in "Super Fights".[1] These non-tournament, non-title catch-weight fights were to help prepare the champions in defending their titles against the winners of this season's tournaments sometime in the third season.[1]

2010 in Bellator MMA
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
First date airedApril 8, 2010 (2010-04-08)
Last date airedOctober 28, 2010 (2010-10-28)
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Bellator 13

Bellator 13
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PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 8, 2010
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 12Bellator 13Bellator 14

Bellator 13 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[2][3]

Background

The card featured two quarter-final bouts of the Featherweight and Lightweight tournaments Bellator is holding in its second season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.[3]

Janne Tulirinta was originally set to fight Carey Vanier, however, Tulirinta was forced out of the bout because of visa issues. Joe Duarte was his replacement.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightRoger Huertadef.Chad HintonSubmission (kneebar)30:56[a]
FeatherweightJoe Warrendef.Eric MarriottDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[b]
LightweightCarey Vanierdef.Joe DuarteTKO (punches)34:14[c]
FeatherweightGeorgi Karakhanyandef.Bao QuachKO (knee)14:05[d]
Local feature fights
WelterweightVagner Rochadef.Francisco SoaresTKO (punches)22:07
Catchweight (172 lbs)Edson Dinizdef.John KellySubmission (kneebar)14:36
Catchweight (140 lbs)Chris Manueldef.Ralph AcostaSubmission (guillotine choke)30:35
Catchweight (187 lb)Mikey Gomezdef.Moyses GabinDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00

Bellator 14

Bellator 14
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 15, 2010
VenueChicago Theatre
CityChicago, Illinois, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 13Bellator 14Bellator 15

Bellator 14 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.[3][4]

Background

The card featured the quarter-final bouts in three of the four tournaments Bellator is holding in its second season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.[3]

Originally, Imada was set to fight Ferrid Kheder at Bellator 15 but an injury forced Kheder out of the bout. James Krause was tapped as Kheder's replacement and the bout was moved to this event.[5] To make room, a featherweight tournament bout between Patricio Freire and William Romero was moved to Bellator 15.[5]

A bout between Jonatas Novaes and Daniel Mason-Straus was canceled due to an undisclosed illness.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightToby Imadadef.James KrauseSubmission (armbar)22:44[a]
WelterweightBen Askrendef.Ryan ThomasSubmission (guillotine choke)12:40[b]
FeatherweightWilson Reisdef.Shad LierleySubmission (rear-naked choke)33:33[c]
LightweightPat Currandef.Mike RicciKO (punches)13:01[d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (141 lbs)Bryan Goldsbydef.Jeff CurranDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[e]
Women's boutFelice Herrigdef.Jessica RakoczyDecision (split) (29–28, 29–28, 28–29)35:00
MiddleweightLouis Taylordef.Ryan SturdyKO (head kick)11:08

Bellator 15

Bellator 15
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 22, 2010
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 14Bellator 15Bellator 16

Bellator 15 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took take place on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Uncasville, Connecticut.[6] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.[3]

Background

The card featured quarter-final bouts in the Welterweight and Featherweight tournaments Bellator is holding in its second season.

Dan Hornbuckle was originally set to fight Sean Pierson, but a back injury forced Pierson out of the bout. Tyler Stinson was his replacement.[7]

Jim Wallhead was forced out of his bout with Jacob McClintock due to air travel not being available in England. Ryan Thomas was Wallhead's replacement.[8]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightSteve Carldef.Brett CooperDecision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[a]
WelterweightDan Hornbuckledef.Tyler StinsonSubmission (triangle choke)12:03[b]
WelterweightRyan Thomasdef.Jacob McClintockTKO (punches)14:11[c]
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.William RomeroSubmission (heel hook)12:01[d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (190 lb)David Branchdef.Derrick MehmenSubmission (rear-naked choke)20:26
WelterweightRyan Quinndef.Matt LeeDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 28–27)35:00
MiddleweightDan Cramerdef.Dennis OlsonDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightRich De Los Reyesdef.Brylan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:03

Bellator 16

Bellator 16
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateApril 29, 2010
VenueKansas City Power & Light District
CityKansas City, Missouri, United States
Attendance2,000–2,500 [9]
Event chronology
Bellator 15Bellator 16Bellator 17

Bellator 16 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Kansas City, Missouri.[10] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The card featured the quarter-final bouts of the Middleweight Tournament Bellator is holding in its second season.

Eric Schambari was originally set to fight Matt Major, but Major instead fought Alexander Shlemenko and Schambari fought Luke Zachrich.

Rudy Bears was first set to fight Zak Cummings, however due to undisclosed reasons, Cummings pulled out of the fight and was replaced by Brent Weedman.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightJared Hessdef.Ryan McGivernSubmission (guillotine choke)21:54[a]
MiddleweightBryan Bakerdef.Sean LoefflerTKO (punches)12:43[b]
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenkodef.Matt MajorDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[c]
MiddleweightEric Schambaridef.Luke ZachrichSubmission (arm-triangle choke)13:04[d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (173 lbs)Brent Weedmandef.Rudy BearsTKO (punches)14:19
BantamweightDanny Timsdef.Brian DavidsonDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)35:00[e]
Catchweight (161 lbs)Eric Marriottdef.Demi DeedsSubmission (triangle choke)23:02
LightweightDrew Doberdef.Nick NolteSubmission (arm-triangle choke)14:45

Bellator 17

Bellator 17
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 6, 2010
VenueCiti Performing Arts Center: Wang Theatre
CityBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Attendance1,000 [9]
Event chronology
Bellator 16Bellator 17Bellator 18

Bellator 17 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the Citi Performing Arts Center: Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.[11] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (160 lb)Eddie Alvarezdef.Josh NeerSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:08
LightweightPat Currandef.Roger HuertaDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[a]
LightweightToby Imadadef.Carey VanierSubmission (armbar)23:33[b]
HeavyweightCole Konraddef.Pat BennettDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–28, 30–27)35:00[c]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (187 lb)Justin Torreydef.Lance EversonTKO (strikes)23:55
Catchweight (188 lbs)Greg Rebellodef.John DoyleDecision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27)35:00
FeatherweightJosh LaBergedef.Dan BonnellTKO (punches)10:48
Catchweight (172 lb)Chuck O'Neildef.Damian VitaleTKO (cut)31:02

Bellator 18

Bellator 18
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 13, 2010
VenueMonroe Civic Center[12]
CityMonroe, Louisiana, United States[12]
Event chronology
Bellator 17Bellator 18Bellator 19

Bellator 18 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, May 13, 2010, in Monroe, Louisiana.[12] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

This event featured two semi-final match ups from Bellator's season two tournament as well as four additional preliminary card fights featuring local fighters.[12]

Hector Lombard was scheduled to face former WEC Middleweight champion Paulo Filho in a non-title bout,[13] but Filho pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Jay Silva.[14] This marks the fourth bout Filho has pulled out of in two years.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (195 lb)Hector Lombarddef.Jay SilvaKO (punches)10:06
FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Wilson ReisDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[a]
FeatherweightJoe Warrendef.Georgi KarakhanyanDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[b]
Local feature fights
Light HeavyweightBill Albrechtdef.Jason AndersonSubmission (armbar)10:36
MiddleweightLamont Stafforddef.Jules BruchezKO (punches)20:19
HeavyweightShawn Jordandef.Douglas WilliamsTKO (punches)10:19
Catchweight (147 lbs)Brock Kerrydef.Mike BraswellTKO (punches)13:20
Catchweight (179 lbs)Charlie Raderdef.Christian FulgiumTKO (punches)13:27

Bellator 19

Bellator 19
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 20, 2010
VenueVerizon Theater
CityGrand Prairie, Texas, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 18Bellator 19Bellator 20

Bellator 19 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie, Texas.[15] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJoe Sotodef.Diego SaraivaTKO (doctor stoppage)15:00
WelterweightBen Askrendef.Ryan ThomasDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[a]
WelterweightDan Hornbuckledef.Steve CarlSubmission (kimura)12:31[b]
Local feature fights
BantamweightJohnny Bedforddef.Jared LopezTKO (strikes)32:16
HeavyweightScott Barrettdef.Ty LeeTKO (punches)12:25[c]
WelterweightJoe Christopherdef.Brandon McDowellSubmission (guillotine choke)11:36
FeatherweightChas Skellydef.Daniel PinedaSubmission (kneebar)22:16
MiddleweightJosh Smithdef.Donyiell WinrowDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightDoug Freydef.Aaron WiseSubmission (guillotine choke)10:49

Bellator 20

Bellator 20
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateMay 27, 2010
VenueMajestic Theatre
CitySan Antonio, Texas, United States
Attendance1,000[16]
Event chronology
Bellator 19Bellator 20Bellator 21

Bellator 20 was a mixed martial arts event by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.[17] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The bout between Eddie Sanchez and Wayne Cole was reported to be for a spot in Bellator's season three Heavyweight tournament. However, Cole pulled out of the fight and was replaced by Marcus Suers.[18]

Two of the match ups became catchweight bouts after Brian Melancon and Andrew Chappelle failed to make weight.[19]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightBryan Bakerdef.Eric SchambariSubmission (triangle choke)12:29[a]
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenkodef.Jared HessTKO (knee injury)32:20[b]
HeavyweightEddie Sanchezdef.Marcus SursaTKO (punches)30:23[c]
Local feature fights
FlyweightJimmy Flickdef.Humberto DeLeonDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
BantamweightNick Mamalisdef.Mark OshiroSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:29
Catchweight (175 lb)Andrew Chappelledef.Cedric MarksSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:18
LightweightFernando Rodriguezdef.Kenneth BattleSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:28
Catchweight (161 lb)Adam Schindlerdef.Brian MelanconDecision (unanimous)35:00
Light HeavyweightAaron Rosadef.Robert VillegasDecision (unanimous)35:00

Bellator 21

Bellator 21
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 10, 2010
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 20Bellator 21Bellator 22

Bellator 21 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[20] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The card featured the final tournament fight in the Lightweight division. The winner was crowned the Bellator season 2 Lightweight winner and would face the current Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez sometime during season 3.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightPat Currandef.Toby ImadaDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00[a]
Women's (120 lb)Megumi Fujiidef.Sarah SchneiderTKO (punches)31:58[b]
HeavyweightMike Hayesdef.Steven BanksDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[c]
Local feature fights
LightweightLuis Palominodef.Jose FigueroaDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Catchweight (137 lbs)Zach Makovskydef.Eric LukeSubmission (kimura)24:28[d]
Catchweight bout (175 lb)Frank Carrillodef.Sabah HomasiTKO (elbows)33:16
MiddleweightMoyses Gabindef.Chris BoffilSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:41
BantamweightBrian Ecksteindef.Mitchell ChamaleDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00

Bellator 22

Bellator 22
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 17, 2010
VenueKansas City Power & Light District
CityKansas City, Missouri, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 21Bellator 22Bellator 23

Bellator 22 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Kansas City Power & Light District in Kansas City, Missouri.[21] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The card featured the final tournament fight in the Welterweight division. The winner was crowned the Bellator season 2 Welterweight winner and would face the current Bellator Welterweight Champion Lyman Good sometime during season three.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightBen Askrendef.Dan HornbuckleDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[a]
Catchweight (140 lbs)Jose Vegadef.Jarrod CardKO (punch)10:39[b]
Women's 115-poundLisa Warddef.Stephanie FraustoTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)12:01[c]
Light HeavyweightRaphael Davisdef.Demetrius RichardsSubmission (strikes)12:51
Local feature fights
WelterweightTyler Stinsondef.Leonardo PecanhaSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:42
Catchweight (180 lbs)Rudy Bearsdef.Brian GreenSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:29
BantamweightJared Downingdef.Chad VandenbergSubmission (rear-naked choke)31:35
HeavyweightCole Konraddef.John OrrDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00

Bellator 23

Bellator 23
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateJune 24, 2010
VenueFourth Street Live!
CityLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 22Bellator 23Bellator 24

Bellator 23 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Kentucky.[22] The event was distributed live in primetime by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The card featured the final tournament fight in the Featherweight and Middleweight divisions. The winners were crowned the Bellator Season 2 Featherweight and Middleweight winners and would face the current Bellator Featherweight and Middleweight Champions, Joe Soto and Hector Lombard, respectively, sometime during season 3.

Luke Zachrich was originally set to compete in a middleweight bout against Mike Fleniken. However, Zachrich was forced to pull out of the fight for an undisclosed reason. He was replaced by UFC veteran, Johnny Rees. However, Rees was then replaced by Stoney Hale.

Kurt Kinser agreed to catchweight contest after Dave Overfield weighed-in well-over the 155-pound lightweight limit.[23]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJoe Warrendef.Patricio FreireDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00[a]
MiddleweightAlexander Shlemenkodef.Bryan BakerTKO (punches)12:45[b]
BantamweightNick Mamalisdef.Albert RiosTKO (punches)14:40[c]
Women's (121 lb)Zoila Fraustodef.Rosi SextonKO (knee and punches)12:00[d]
Local feature fights
WelterweightBrent Weedmandef.John TroyerSubmission (armbar)14:55
LightweightDaniel Mason-Strausdef.Chad HintonDecision (unanimous)35:00
Catchweight (160 lb)Kurt Kinserdef.Dave OverfieldTKO (punches)12:30
MiddleweightStoney Haledef.Mike FlenikenSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:20

Tournaments

Middleweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Alexander ShlemenkoUD
Matt Major3
Alexander ShlemenkoTKO
Jared Hess3
Jared HessSUB
Ryan McGivern2
Alexander ShlemenkoTKO
Bryan Baker1
Bryan BakerTKO
Sean Loeffler1
Bryan BakerSUB
Eric Schambari1
Eric SchambariSUB
Luke Zachrich1

Welterweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Ben AskrenSUB
Ryan Thomas1
Ben AskrenUD
Ryan Thomas3
Ryan Thomas[1]TKO
Jacob McClintock1
Ben AskrenUD
Dan Hornbuckle3
Dan HornbuckleSUB
Tyler Stinson [2]1
Dan HornbuckleSUB
Steve Carl1
Steve CarlSD
Brett Cooper3

 1: Ryan Thomas replaced Jim Wallhead
 2: Tyler Stinson replaced Sean Pierson

Lightweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Pat CurranKO
Mike Ricci1
Pat CurranUD
Roger Huerta3
Roger HuertaSUB
Chad Hinton3
Pat CurranSD
Toby Imada3
Toby ImadaSUB
James Krause[1]2
Toby ImadaSUB
Carey Vanier2
Carey VanierTKO
Joe Duarte [2]3

 1: James Krause replaced Ferrid Kheder
 2: Joe Duarte replaced Janne Tulirinta

Featherweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Joe WarrenUD
Eric Marriott3
Joe WarrenUD
Georgi Karakhanyan3
Georgi KarakhanyanKO
Bao Quach1
Joe WarrenSD
Patricio Freire3
Patricio FreireSUB
William Romero1
Patricio FreireUD
Wilson Reis3
Wilson ReisSUB
Shad Lierley3

Bellator 24

Bellator 24
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateAugust 12, 2010
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
City Hollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 23Bellator 24Bellator 25

Bellator 24 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[24] The card began Bellator Season Three and featured the first round of the Bellator 115-pound women's tournament and an opening round fight in the Heavyweight tournament.

Background

Two bouts, Nico Parella vs. Efrain Ruiz and Frank Carrillo vs. Moyses Gabin, were scratched from the untelevised portion of this card. Parella pulled his groin and Gabin suffered a broken foot, which forced both off the card.[25]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightHector Lombarddef.Herbert GoodmanKO (punches)10:38


HeavyweightNeil Grovedef.Eddie SanchezTKO (doctor stoppage)11:32[a]


Women's StrawweightMegumi Fujiidef.Carla Esparzasubmission (armbar)20:57[b]


Women's StrawweightJessica Aguilardef.Lynn Alvarezsubmission (arm triangle choke)14:01[c]


Local Feature Fights
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightYves Edwardsdef.Luis Palominounanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00


FeatherweightFarkhad Sharipovdef.Eric Lukeunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00


BantamweightTulio Quintanilladef.Brian EcksteinKO (punches)32:48

Bellator 25

Bellator 25
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateAugust 19, 2010
VenueChicago Theatre
City Chicago, Illinois, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 24Bellator 25Bellator 26

Bellator 25 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. This event took place on August 19, 2010, at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.[26] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates. In Japan, the event was distributed with a short delay by Cavea.

Background

A lightweight bout featuring Mark Miller and Josh Shockley was set to happen at this event.[27] But the week before the event, the bout was scratched when Miller suffered a rib injury in training.[28]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightDan Hornbuckledef.Brad Blackburnunanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[a]
HeavyweightCole Konraddef.Rogent Lloretunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[b]
HeavyweightDamian Grabowskidef.Scott Barrettunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[c]
Women's StrawweightZoila Gurgeldef.Jessica Penneunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (177 lbs)Torrance Taylordef.Shonie Carterunanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
WelterweightBrian Gassawaydef.Kevin Knabjianunanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
WelterweightKenny Robertsondef.John Koloscisubmission (americana)22:41
LightweightEric Kriegermeierdef.Keoki Cyprianosubmission (triangle choke)13:16

Bellator 26

Bellator 26
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateAugust 26, 2010
VenueKansas City Power & Light District
City Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Attendance4,000[29]
Event chronology
Bellator 25Bellator 26Bellator 27

Bellator 26 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Kansas City Power & Light District in Kansas City, Missouri.[30] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

Rory Markham was scheduled to fight Steve Carl, however Markham was not medically cleared. Tyler Stinson took his place.[31]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (175 lb)Steve Carldef.Tyler StinsonTechnical submission (guillotine choke)12:30[a]
HeavyweightAlexey Oleinikdef.Mike HayesSplit decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).35:00[b]
BantamweightJose Vegadef.Danny TimsUnanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)35:00[c]
Women's (115 lb)Lisa Warddef.Aisling Dalyunanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightZak Cummingsdef.Rudy BearsSubmission (D'arce choke)11:27
FeatherweightKevin Croomdef.Brian DavidsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:22
MiddleweightJohn Ottdef.Brian ImesUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Light HeavyweightJeb Chilesdef.Demetrius RichardsTechnical submission (kimura)23:51

Bellator 27

Bellator 27
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 2, 2010
VenueMajestic Theatre
City San Antonio, Texas, United States
Attendance600[16]
Event chronology
Bellator 26Bellator 27Bellator 28

Bellator 27 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.[32] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightJoe Warrendef.Joe Soto (c)TKO (knee & punches)20:33[a]
BantamweightUlysses Gomezdef.Travis ReddingerSplit decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[b]
BantamweightZach Makovskydef.Nick MamalisUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[c]
BantamweightEd Westdef.Bryan GoldsbyUnanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightAndrew Craigdef.Rodrigo PinheiroTKO (doctor stoppage)32:53
LightweightGilbert Jimenezdef.Aaron BarringerUnanimous decision.35:00
HeavyweightRichard Odomsdef.Dale MitchellSplit decision35:00
WelterweightAndrew Chappelledef.Joe ChristopherUnanimous decision35:00
Light HeavyweightJon Kirkdef.Shane FaulknerTKO (punches)32:19
FeatherweightSteven Petersondef.Ernest De La CruzUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)35:00

Bellator 28

Bellator 28
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 9, 2010
VenueMahalia Jackson Theater
City New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 27Bellator 28Bellator 29

Bellator 28 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana.[33] The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates. This was the first Bellator card with no Tournament Bouts.

Background

Chas Skelly was expected to fight Georgi Karakhanyan in a fourth season featherweight tournament qualifier bout. However, Skelly injured himself during training and was forced to pull out of the bout. Skelly's replacement was to be UFC veteran, Alvin Robinson.[34] However, Robinson was also forced to pull out of the bout due to injury. Robinson was replaced by WEC veteran Anthony Leone.[35]

Toney Canales and J.C. Pennington were set to fight, but for unknown reasons, the fight was pulled at the last minute.[33]

The card took place in the same city and during the same night and time as the 2010 NFL season opener, a rematch of the NFC Championship game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings, a decision in MMA to counter-program a marquee NFL event which may have had adverse effect on local ticket sales.[36]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightEric Larkindef.Marcus AndrusiaSubmission (guillotine choke)12:46
LightweightGuyana Carey Vanierdef.Rich ClementiSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00[a]
MiddleweightEric Schambaridef.Matt HorwichSplit decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightGeorgi Karakhanyandef.Anthony LeoneUnanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[b]
Local Feature Fights
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightTony Robertsdef.Kelvin DossSubmission (punches)13:35
BantamweightJonathan Macklesdef.Brock KerrySplit decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
WelterweightCharlie Raderdef.Josh RaffertyTKO (punches)11:14
LightweightScott O'Shaughnessydef.Gabe WoodsSubmission (armbar)32:11

Bellator 29

Bellator 29
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 16, 2010
VenueThe Rave
City Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 28Bellator 29Bellator 30

Bellator 29 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[37] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

Bellator 29 was the first sanctioned MMA event in Wisconsin.

Chico Camus was set to compete against Jameel Massouh in a catchweight bout. However, Camus injured his sternum in a car accident and was forced to withdraw from the bout.[38] Kyle Dietz was set to be Camus' replacement; however, an illness forced Ulysses Gomez out of his bout in the bantamweight tournament and Bryan Goldsby, who was set to fight Nik Mamalis, stepped in for Gomez and returned to the tournament. Dietz was dropped from the card, and Mamalis stepped in to fight Massoush.

Justin Lemke was originally set to fight David Oliva, but Oliva was forced out of the bout due to weight issues.[39] Jason Guida stepped in for Oliva as his replacement.[40]

The Massouh/Mamalis bout was originally contracted as a 140 lb catchweight fight. Massouh initially weighed in two pounds over the limit, but successfully made weight two hours after the original weigh-in on a subsequent attempt. Jason Guida weighed in five pounds over the 210 lb catchweight limit in his bout against Justin Lemke.[41]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (140 lb)Jameel Massouhdef.Nick MamalisSubmission (guillotine choke)14:27
HeavyweightCole Konraddef.Damian GrabowskiUnanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00[a]
HeavyweightNeil Grovedef.Alexey OleinikTKO (punches)10:45[b]
MiddleweightBrett Cooperdef.Matt MajorTKO (punches)21:27
Local Feature Fights
Catchweight (215 lb)Justin Lemkedef.Jason GuidaSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
LightweightSasa Perkicdef.Nick DupeesUnanimous decision (30–27, 30 -27, 29–28)35:00
MiddleweightKyle Weickhardtdef.Luis RamirezKO (head kick)10:30

Bellator 30

Bellator 30
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 23, 2010
VenueFourth Street Live!
City Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Event chronology
Bellator XXIXBellator 30Bellator XXXI

Bellator 30 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Kentucky.[42] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

BackgroundBryan Goldsby replaced Ulysses Gomez in the bantamweight tournament after Gomez was forced to withdraw due to staph infection.[43]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
WelterweightBrent Weedmandef.Jacob McClintockTKO (punches)13:05[a]
MiddleweightBryan Bakerdef.Jeremy HornUnanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
BantamweightZach Makovskydef.Bryan GoldsbyUnanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[b]
BantamweightEd Westdef.Jose VegaSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).35:00[c]
Local Feature Fights
MiddleweightJohn Troyerdef.Josh ClarkUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
HeavyweightRon Sparksdef.Greg MaynardKO (punch)10:50
FeatherweightB.J. Fergusondef.T.J. BarberSubmission (armbar)22:50
MiddleweightJeremiah Riggsdef.Mike FlenikenUnanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).35:00
WelterweightMike O'Donnelldef.Stoney HaleSubmission (kimura)20:50

Bellator 31

Bellator 31
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateSeptember 30, 2010
VenueL'Auberge du Lac Resort
City Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 30Bellator 31Bellator 32

Bellator 31 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at L'Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana.[44] The card featured tournament fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

A previously announced fight between Ricco Rodriguez and Dave Herman,[45] was scrapped from this card due to Rodriguez suffering a knee injury.[46] Michal Kita served as Rodriguez's replacement.[47]

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Women's (115 lb)Zoila Gurgeldef.Jessica AguilarSplit decision (30–27, 27–30, 30–27)35:00[a]
Women's (115 lb)Megumi Fujiidef.Lisa WardSubmission (armbar)11:39[b]
WelterweightChris Lozanodef.Yoshiyuki YoshidaTKO (Corner Stoppage)25:00[c]
Local Feature Fights
HeavyweightMark Holatadef.Shawn JordanKO (punch)11:13
LightweightJohn Harrisdef.Kyle MiersSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)20:49
MiddleweightTim Rubergdef.Aaron DavisSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)21:44
HeavyweightDave Hermandef.Michał KitaSubmission (Omoplata)13:16
Catchweight (165 lb)Michael Chandlerdef.Scott StappTKO (Punches)11:57

Bellator 32

Bellator 32
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateOctober 14, 2010
VenueKansas City Power & Light District
City Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 31Bellator 32Bellator 33

Bellator 32 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Kansas City Power & Light District in Kansas City, Missouri.[48] The card featured the tournament finals fights in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

This was the fourth Bellator event to be held at the Kansas City Power & Light District, all in 2010. Bellator XVI, Bellator XXII and Bellator XXVI have also been held at this venue.

The event hosted bouts to crown the first Bellator Heavyweight and Bantamweight Champions.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightCole Konraddef.Neil GroveSubmission (americana)14:45[a]
BantamweightZach Makovskydef.Ed WestUnanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46)35:00[b]
WelterweightJim Wallheaddef.Ryan ThomasUnanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00[c]
WelterweightMichael Chandlerdef.Chris PageSubmission (guillotine choke)10:57
Local Feature Fights
FeatherweightEric Marriottdef.Ryan RobertsUnanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)35:00
Catchweight (180 lbs)Rudy Bearsdef.Chad ReinerKO (Punches)11:29 of round 1.
BantamweightJared Downingdef.Danny TimsSplit decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27).35:00
FeatherweightBrian Davidsondef.Shane HutchisonKO (punches)10:54

Bellator 33

Bellator 33
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateOctober 21, 2010
VenueLiacouras Center
City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 32Bellator 33Bellator 34

Bellator 33 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[49] The card featured a tournament final fight in Bellator's third season. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Background

The main event was supposed to feature Eddie Alvarez defending his lightweight title against season two's lightweight tournament winner, Pat Curran. Curran injured himself during training so Alvarez instead fought Roger Huerta in a non-title fight.

Wilson Reis vs. Deividas Taurosevičius was set to air as a part of the night's main card; however, the fight was not aired for unknown reasons.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
LightweightEddie Alvarezdef.Roger HuertaTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
WelterweightBen Askrendef.Lyman Good (c)Unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 50–45)55:00[a]
WelterweightRick Hawndef.LeVon MaynardKO (punches)14:53[b]
Local Feature Fights
FeatherweightWilson Reisdef.Deividas TaurosevičiusSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
Light HeavyweightTim Carpenterdef.Jamal PattersonSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
Catchweight (159 lbs)Luiz Azeredodef.Edward GuedesUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightKenny Fosterdef.Lester CaslowUnanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Catchweight (130 lb)Nick Cottonedef.Tuan PhamUnanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
BantamweightFrancis Evansdef.Lewis CassnerSubmission (Triangle)13:20

Bellator 34

Bellator 34
Information
PromotionBellator Fighting Championships
DateOctober 28, 2010
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
City Hollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 33Bellator 34Bellator 35

Bellator 34 was a mixed martial arts event held by Bellator Fighting Championships. The event took place on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[50] The card featured the final round of the Bellator 115-pound women's tournament in Bellator's third season,[51] as well as Hector Lombard defending his middleweight title. The event was distributed live in prime time by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates.

Results

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightHector Lombard (c)def.Alexander ShlemenkoUnanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46)55:00[a]
Women's (115 lb)Zoila Gurgeldef.Megumi FujiiSplit decision (48–47, 47–48, 49–46)55:00[b]
MiddleweightMike Bernharddef.Dragan TešanovićUnanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).35:00
Light HeavyweightRafael Davisdef.Tony LopezUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Local Feature Fights
WelterweightJohn Kellydef.William Kuhnunanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
BantamweightRalph Acostadef.Tulio QuintanilaSplit decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
MiddleweightFrank Carrillodef.Moyses GabinUnanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
MiddleweightDan Cramerdef.Igor AlmeidaTKO (cut)12:36
Catchweight (160 lb)J.P. Reesedef.Bounmy SomchayTKO (strikes)13:32

Tournaments

Heavyweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Cole KonradUD
Rogent Lloret3
Cole KonradUD
Damian Grabowski3
Damian GrabowskiUD
Scott Barrett3
Cole KonradSUB
Neil Grove1
Neil GroveTKO
Eddie Sanchez1
Neil GroveTKO
Alexey Oleinik1
Alexey OleinikSD
Mike Hayes3

Bantamweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Zach MakovskyUD
Nick Mamalis3
Zach MakovskyUD
Bryan Goldsby[1]3
Ulysses GomezSD
Travis Reddinger3
Zach MakovskyUD
Ed West5
Ed WestUD
Bryan Goldsby3
Ed WestSD
Jose Vega3
Jose VegaUD
Danny Tims3

 1: Bryan Goldsby replaced Ulysses Gomez after Gomez was forced to withdraw due to staph infection.[52]

Women's Strawweight Tournament bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
         
Zoila GurgelUD
Jessica Penne3
Zoila GurgelSD
Jessica Aguilar3
Jessica AguilarSUB
Lynn Alvarez1
Zoila GurgelSD
Megumi Fujii5
Megumi FujiiSUB
Carla Esparza[1]2
Megumi FujiiSUB
Lisa Ward1
Lisa WardUD
Aisling Daly3

 1: Carla Esparza replaced Angela Magana after Magana was forced to withdraw due to a foot injury.[53]

References