2013 in Bellator MMA

Mixed martial arts events March 2026 September 2023 2013 in Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Logo.svg 150px Bellator MMA 2013 01 17 2013 11 22 2012 2014 2013 in Bellator MMA was the eighth installment of the Bellator MMA, which began on January 17, 2013 and ended on April 4, 2013.http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/bellator-premieres-jan-17-on-spike-announces-lineups-for-first-two-cards Bellator Premieres Jan. 17th on Spike, Announces Lineups for First Two Cards 11 December 2012 MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-11 December 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214080855/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/bellator-premieres-jan-17-on-spike-announces-lineups-for-first-two-cards dead 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.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1418709-bellator-season-8-creating-8-man-tournaments-in-every-division Bellator Season 8: Creating 8-Man Tournaments in Every Division bleacherreport.com 2012-12-01 This season marked the beginning of Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) airing on Spike TV.Viacom Purchases Bellator, Spike Will Air Starting 2013 http://www.spike.com/articles/lxrtv6/bellator-fighting-championships-viacom-purchases-bellator-spike-will-air-starting-2013 Spike.com 7 February 2012 Bellator 85 Bellator 85 January 17, 2013 Bren Events Center Irvine, California 3,002 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.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=205730855&DB_OEM_ID=23600 https://archive.today/20130117234453/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=205730855&DB_OEM_ID=23600 dead 2013-01-17 Spike TV Presents "Bellator: Vote For The Fight" bellator.com 2012-12-01 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.http://www.mmaconvert.com/2012/12/07/war-machine-suffers-broken-leg-out-of-planned-bellator-fight-with-paul-daley/ War Machine Suffers Broken Leg, Out Of Planned Bellator Fight With Paul Daley mmaconvert.com 2012-12-07 December 11, 2012 December 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121209061127/http://www.mmaconvert.com/2012/12/07/war-machine-suffers-broken-leg-out-of-planned-bellator-fight-with-paul-daley/ dead Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLightweightMichael Chandler (c)def.Rick Hawn Submission (rear naked choke)23:07For Lightweight TitleLight HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Renato SobralKO (spinning back fist and punches)14:49LHWQuarterfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalLight HeavyweightJacob Noedef.Seth PetruzelliTKO (punches)12:51LHWQuarterfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalFeatherweightPat Curran (c)def.Patricio FreireDecision (split) (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)55:00For Featherweight Title Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Light HeavyweightEmanuel Newtondef.Atanas DjambazovSubmission (rear naked choke)22:21LHWQuarterfinals Light HeavyweightJason Lambertdef.Hector RamirezSubmission (straight armbar)13:59Catchweight (165 lb)J.J. Ambrosedef.Brian WarrenSubmission (guillotine choke)20:50LightweightSavant Youngdef.Mike GuymonKO (punch)20:48WelterweightJoe Williamsdef.Jamie YagerTKO (strikes)14:02 FeatherweightAaron Millerdef.Joe CamachoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FeatherweightCleber Lucianodef.Mario NavarroDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 close Bellator 86 Bellator 86 January 24, 2013 WinStar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma 1,288 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 Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweightBen Askren (c)def.Karl AmoussouTKO (doctor stoppage)35:00For Welterweight TitleLight HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Przemyslaw MysialaTKO (punches)13:52Light Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalWelterweightDouglas Limadef.Michail TsarevTKO (leg kicks)21:44WWQuarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalWelterweightBen Saundersdef.Koffi AdzitsoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WWQuarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightBrent Weedmandef.Marius ZaromskisDecision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)35:00WWQuarterfinalsZarokskis docked 1 point for illegal kneesWelterweightRaul Amayadef.José GomesTKO (punches)13:12WWQuarterfinalsCatchweight (140 lb)Jason Sampsondef.Chris PhamSubmission (armbar)34:55LightweightDamon Jacksondef.Zach ChurchSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:43MiddleweightCortez Colemandef.Matt JonesDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 UnairedFeatherweightHunter Tuckerdef.Javier ObregonSubmission (guillotine choke)23:17 close Bellator 87 Bellator 87 January 31, 2013 Soaring Eagle Casino Mount Pleasant, Michigan 850 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/awad-replaces-injured-freire-woodard-rickles-likely-new-bellator-87-headliner Awad replaces injured Freire, Woodard-Rickles likely new Bellator 87 headliner 30 January 2013 MMAjunkie.com 2013-01-30 February 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130201081914/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/awad-replaces-injured-freire-woodard-rickles-likely-new-bellator-87-headliner dead Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Lloyd WoodardDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LWQuarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalLightweightWill Brooksdef.Ricardo TirloniDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWQuarterfinalsLightweightSaad Awaddef.Guillaume DeLorenziTKO (punches)10:31LWQuarterfinalsLightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Thiago MichelSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:43LWQuarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightJason Fischerdef.Sevak MagakianSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:37HeavyweightKarl Etheringtondef.Jason FishVerbal submission (strikes)13:45Catchweight (165 lb)Amir Khillahdef.John SchulzSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:34LightweightJ. P. Reesedef.David ShepherdDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WelterweightSam Quitodef.Ben LagmanSubmission (kneebar)13:54Catchweight (139 lb)Tony Zelinskidef.Nick KirkDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00 close Bellator 88 Bellator 88 February 7, 2013 Arena at Gwinnett Center Duluth, Georgia 4,267 Bellator 88 took place on February 7, 2013 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/maiquel-falcao-meets-alexander-shlemenko-for-middleweight-title-at-bellator-88 Maiquel Falcao meets Alexander Shlemenko for middleweight title at Bellator 88 MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-14 December 14, 2012 December 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121216033131/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/maiquel-falcao-meets-alexander-shlemenko-for-middleweight-title-at-bellator-88 dead 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 Class Method Round Time NotesMiddleweightAlexander Shlemenkodef.Maiquel FalcãoKO (punches)22:18For the vacant Middleweight TitleFeatherweightMarlon Sandrodef.Akop Stepanyan Decision (majority) (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)35:00FWQuarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalFeatherweightMike Richmandef.Mitch JacksonTKO (head kick and punches)14:57FWQuarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalFeatherweightAlexandre Bezerradef.Genair da SilvaSubmission (armbar)11:40FWQuarterfinals Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)FeatherweightMagomedrasul Khasbulaevdef.Fabricio GuerreiroSubmission (arm triangle choke)21:15FWQuarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalCatchweight (159 lb)Joe Elmoredef.Jerrid BurkeKO (punch)24:11Catchweight (152 lb)Ronnie Rogersdef.Shane CrenshawDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00Catchweight (159 lb)Clay Harvisondef.Ururahy RodriguesTKO (knee)33:34FeatherweightGeorge Hickmandef.Stephen UpchurchSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:19 close Bellator 89 Bellator 89 February 14, 2013 Bojangles' Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/bellator-89-official-for-feb-14-in-charlotte-with-dantas-galvao-main-event Bellator 89 official for Feb. 14 in Charlotte with Dantas-Galvao main event MMAjunkie 21 December 2012 December 29, 2012 December 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121225022755/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/bellator-89-official-for-feb-14-in-charlotte-with-dantas-galvao-main-event dead 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.http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/2/14/3988664/history-bellator-89-dantas-vs-galvao-teammate-vs-teammate-world-title History in the making at Bellator 89: Dantas vs. Galvao - teammate vs. teammate for a world title bloodyelbow.com 2013-02-14 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweightEduardo Dantas (c)def.Marcos GalvãoKO (punches)23:01For Bantamweight TitleMiddleweightDan Cramer def.Brian RogersDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)35:00MWQuarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightBrett Cooperdef.Norman ParaisyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00MWQuarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightDoug Marshalldef.Andreas SpangKO (punch)13:03MWQuarterfinals Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)HeavyweightDavid Mejia def.Mont McCullensTKO (punches)14:15MiddleweightAaron Johnsondef.Brennan WardSubmission (armbar)10:15MiddleweightSultan Alievdef.Mikkel ParloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00MWQuarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightJoe Pachecodef.Kyle BoltTKO (strikes)24:02WelterweightJohnny Buckdef.Chris MierzwiakDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00BantamweightMike Maldonadodef.Tim GoodwinDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00 close Bellator 90 Bellator 90 February 21, 2013 Maverik Center West Valley City, Utah 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.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=205874742&DB_OEM_ID=23600 The Finals Season Seven Featherweight Tournament Bellator.com January 4, 2013 January 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20110529110838/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml May 29, 2011 dead The card also featured the Light Heavyweight and Welterweight tournament semifinals. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightShahbulat Shamhalaevdef.Rad MartinezKO (punch)22:12Bellator Season 7 Featherweight Tournament FinalLight HeavyweightEmanuel Newtondef.Muhammed LawalKO (spinning backfist)12:35LHWFinals Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi FinalWelterweightDouglas Limadef.Bryan BakerKO (punch)12:34 WFinals Welterweight Tournament Semi FinalLight HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Jacob NoeSubmission (armbar)13:38LHWFinals Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi Final Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightBen Saundersdef.Raul AmayaKO (head kick)12:56WFinals Welterweight Tournament Semi FinalCatchweight (137 lb)Travis Marxdef.Chase BeebeDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WelterweightJesse Juarezdef.Jordan SmithDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00LightweightSean Powersdef.Dave AllredSubmission (rear naked choke)32:10MiddleweightLionel Lanhamdef.Joe RodriguezTKO (punches)10:49FeatherweightShanon Slackdef.Josh TylerSubmission (Peruvian necktie)31:56 close Bellator 91 Bellator 91 February 28, 2013 Santa Ana Star Center Rio Rancho, New Mexico Bellator 91 took place on February 28, 2013 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/bellator-91-features-champ-christian-mpumbu-vs-attila-vegh-on-feb-28 Bellator 91 features champ Christian M'Pumbu vs. Attila Vegh on Feb. 28 - MMAjunkie MMAjunkie 7 January 2013 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightAttila Veghdef.Christian M'Pumbu (c)Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 50-45)55:00For Light Heavyweight TitleLightweightSaad Awaddef.Will BrooksTKO (punches)10:43 LWsemi Lightweight Tournament Semi FinalLightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Jason FischerDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWsemi Lightweight Tournament Semi Final Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Women's BantamweightHolly Holmdef.Katie MerrillTKO (punches)23:02LightweightBlas Avenadef.Lenny LovatoTKO (punch)11:40FeatherweightAndres Quintanadef.Russell WilsonTKO (knees & punches)30:32BantamweightEd Westdef.Josh MontoyaKO (head kick)22:51BantamweightAdrian Cruzdef.Nick GonzalezSubmission (scarf hold armlock)23:00HeavyweightJosh Appeltdef.Josh LanierTKO (punches)20:16Catchweight (187 lb)Brennan Warddef.Yair MoguelSubmission (rear naked choke)10:57 close Bellator 92 Bellator 92 March 7, 2013 Pechanga Resort and Casino Temecula, California Bellator 92 took place on March 7, 2013 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/8856321/winner-march-7-marcin-held-dave-jansen-fight-face-mike-chandler-bellator-lightweight-title Marcin Held-Dave Jansen on March 7 espn.go.com.com 2013-01-18 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/injury-again-delays-held-jansen-lightweight-final-to-bellator-93 Injury again delays Held-Jansen lightweight final to Bellator 93 MMAJunkie.com 2013-02-18 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweight Magomedrasul Khasbulaevdef.Marlon SandroTKO (punches)32:38 FWsemi Featherweight Tournament Semi FinalMiddleweightDoug Marshalldef.Sultan AlievDecision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 MWsemi Middleweight Tournament Semi FinalMiddleweight Brett Cooperdef.Dan CramerTKO (punches)33:19MWsemi Middleweight Tournament Semi FinalFeatherweightMike Richmandef.Alexandre BezerraDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00FWsemi Featherweight Tournament Semi Final Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightAkop Stepanyandef.Chris SaundersTKO (spinning back kick & punches)33:55MiddleweightKeith Berrydef.Richard RigmadenSubmission (kimura)11:31HeavyweightJosh Appeltdef.Manny LaraDecision (unanimous) (30-24, 30-24, 30-24)35:00HWfight Lara docked 3 points (1 for an illegal knee, 2 for a groin shot)FeatherweightAaron Millerdef.Shad SmithDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Light HeavyweightBrandon Halseydef.Rocky RamirezTechnical submission (arm-triangle choke)30:50 UnairedWelterweightRicky Legeredef.Sabah HomasiSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:52FeatherweightNick Piedmontdef.Cleber LucianoTKO (punches)10:55 close Bellator 93 Bellator 93 March 21, 2013 Androscoggin Bank Colisée Lewiston, Maine Bellator 93 took place on March 21, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/bellator-93-heads-to-maine-with-welterweight-tourney-final-marcus-davis Bellator 93 heads to Maine with welterweight-tourney final mmajunkie.com.com 2013-02-01 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130204032629/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/bellator-93-heads-to-maine-with-welterweight-tourney-final-marcus-davis 2013-02-04 The event was distributed live in prime time by Spike TV and featured the Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Final.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=206465918&DB_OEM_ID=23600 $100,000 Lightweight Tournament Final Headlines as Marcin Held Battles Dave Jansen March 21st From Maine's Androscoggin Colisee Bellator.com February 21, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110529110838/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml May 29, 2011 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/bellators-douglas-lima-breaks-hand-tourney-final-with-saunders-moves-to-summer Bellator's Douglas Lima Breaks Hand, Tourney Final With Saunders Moves To Summer mmajunkie.com March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013 March 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308015616/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/bellators-douglas-lima-breaks-hand-tourney-final-with-saunders-moves-to-summer dead 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLightweightDave Jansen def.Marcin HeldDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00Bellator Season 7 Lightweight Tournament FinalHeavyweightRyan Martinezdef.Travis WiuffKO (punches)10:18WelterweightMarcus DavisvsWaachiim SpiritwolfNC (knee to the groin)13:05 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)MiddleweightDave Vitkay def.Jesse PetersonTechnical submission (guillotine choke)10:18WelterweightMichael Pagedef.Ryan SandersKO (punch)10:10MiddleweightJason Butcherdef.Jack HermanssonSubmission (triangle choke)12:24Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellidef.Brent DillinghamSubmission (armbar)12:48MiddleweightJoe Pachecodef.Pierre PierrySubmission (keylock)11:54FeatherweightVince Murdockdef.John RaioTKO (elbow & punches)34:01LightweightJon Lemkedef.Jesse Erickson TKO (punches)12:50 close Bellator 94 Bellator 94 March 28, 2013 USF Sun Dome Tampa, Florida Bellator 94 took place on March 28, 2013 at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/bellator-94-heads-to-florida-on-march-28-with-tourney-finals-jessica-aguilar Bellator 94 heads to Florida on March 28 with tourney finals, Jessica Aguilar mmajunkie.com.com 2013-02-15 February 15, 2013 February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218130638/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/bellator-94-heads-to-florida-on-march-28-with-tourney-finals-jessica-aguilar dead 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightEmanuel Newton def.Mikhail ZayatsDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 LHWfinal Bellator Season 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament FinalLightweightDavid Rickelsdef.Saad Awad TKO (punches)25:00 LWfinal Bellator Season 8 Lightweight Tournament FinalMiddleweightLuis Melodef.Trey Houston Submission (arm triangle choke)31:09BantamweightRodrigo Limadef.Ronnie MannDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightJulien Williamsdef.Kenny MossSubmission (guillotine choke)13:19HeavyweightAugusto Sakaidef.Rob HortonKO (knee)24:01Women's StrawweightJessica Aguilar def.Patricia VidonicDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00FeatherweightJoe Taimanglodef.Ronnie Rogers Submission (north/south choke)20:33LightweightJames Edson Bertodef.Bruno CarvalhoSubmission (heel hook)11:27Catchweight (157 lb)Patrick Cenoblevs.Tony FryklundDraw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)35:00 CenovsFryk Cenoble was docked 1 pt. in round 2 for grabbing the fence.Women's StrawweightFelice Herrigdef.Heather Jo ClarkDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 close Bellator 95 Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 Revel Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey 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.http://www.mmaweekly.com/pat-curran-vs-daniel-straus-headlines-april-4-bellator-card Pat Curran vs. Daniel Straus Headlines April 4 Bellator Card mmaweekly.com.com 2013-02-06 However, on February 26, it was announced that Straus had broken his hand and had to pull out of the fight.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/broken-hand-cancels-daniel-straus-title-fight-with-pat-curran-at-bellator-95 Broken hand cancels Daniel Straus' title fight with Pat Curran at Bellator 95 mmajunkie.com 2013-02-26 February 27, 2013 February 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130228142421/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/broken-hand-cancels-daniel-straus-title-fight-with-pat-curran-at-bellator-95 dead 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/with-straus-out-champ-pat-curran-meets-shahbulat-shamhalaev-at-bellator-95 With Straus out, champ Pat Curran meets Shahbulat Shamhalaev at Bellator 95 mmajunkie.com 2013-02-27 February 27, 2013 March 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130302030457/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/with-straus-out-champ-pat-curran-meets-shahbulat-shamhalaev-at-bellator-95 dead 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.http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/03/24/jessica-eye-suffers-back-injury-out-of-bellator-95-bout-on-april-4/ Jessica Eye Suffers Back Injury, Out Of Bellator 95 Bout On April 4 MMARising.com 2013-03-24 2013-03-24 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightPat Curran (c) def.Shahbulat ShamhalaevTechnical submission (guillotine choke)12:38For Featherweight TitleFeatherweightFrodo Khasbulaev def.Mike RichmanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 FWfinal Bellator Season 8 Featherweight Tournament FinalMiddleweightDoug Marshall def.Brett CooperKO (punch)13:39 MWfinal Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament FinalWelterweightRick Hawn def.Karo Parisyan KO (punches)21:55 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightLyman Gooddef.Dante Rivera Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (173 lb)Sam Oropeza def.Shedrick GoodridgeTKO (strikes)24:22Catchweight (188 lb)Tom DeBlassdef.Carlos BrooksTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00LightweightPhillipe Noverdef. Darrell HorcherDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (140 lb)Jimmie Riveradef.Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00FeatherweightWill Martinezdef.Michael HessKO (punches)14:15FeatherweightKevin Roddydef.Brylan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (armbar)21:04Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Anton Talamantes TKO (elbows and punches)11:18 close Tournaments Light Heavyweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA Emanuel Newton BUL Atanas Djambazov SUB 2 USA Muhammed Lawal POL Przemyslaw Mysiala TKO 1 RUS Mikhail Zayats BRA Renato Sobral TKO 1 USA Jacob Noe USA Seth Petruzelli TKO 1 USA Emanuel Newton USA Muhammed Lawal KO 1 RUS Mikhail Zayats USA Jacob Noe SUB 1 USA Emanuel Newton RUS Mikhail Zayats UD 3 Middleweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA Doug Marshall SWE Andreas Spang KO 1 RUS Sultan Aliev DNK Mikkel Parlo UD 3 USA Brett Cooper FRA Norman Paraisy UD 3 USA Dan Cramer USA Brian Rogers UD 3 USA Doug Marshall RUS Sultan Aliev SD 3 USA Brett Cooper USA Dan Cramer TKO 3 USA Doug Marshall USA Brett Cooper KO 1 Welterweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals BRA Douglas Lima RUS Michail Tsarev TKO 2 USA Brent Weedman LIT Marius Zaromskis UD 3 USA Ben Saunders USA Koffi Adzitso UD 3 USARaul Amaya BRA José Gomes TKO 1 BRA Douglas Lima USA Bryan Baker Replaces Brent Weedman due to an injury TKO 1 USA Ben Saunders USA Raul Amaya KO 1 BRA Douglas Lima USA Ben Saunders KO 2 close Lightweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA David Rickels USA Lloyd Woodard UD 3 RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy BRA Thiago Michel SUB 2 USA Saad Awad CAN Guillaume DeLorenzi TKO 1 USA Will Brooks BRA Ricardo Tirloni UD 3 USA David Rickels USA Jason FischerReplaces Alexander Sarnavskiy due to an injury UD 3 USA Saad Awad USA Will Brooks TKO 1 USA David Rickels USA Saad Awad TKO 2 close Featherweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev BRA Fabricio Guerreiro SUB 2 BRA Marlon Sandro RUS Akop Stepanyan MD 3 USA Mike Richman USA Mitch Jackson TKO 1 BRA Alexandre Bezerra BRA Genair da Silva SUB 1 RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev BRA Marlon Sandro TKO 3 USA Mike Richman BRA Alexandre Bezerra UD 3 RUS Magomedrasul Khasbulaev USA Mike Richman DD 3 Bellator 96 Bellator 96 June 19, 2013 Winstar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma 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.http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/23/4257460/bellator-books-june-19-summer-series-start-with-king-mo-reality-show Bellator books June 19 summer series start with King Mo, reality show to debut next night 23 April 2013 mmafighting.com 2013-04-23 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.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Welterweights-War-Machine-Blas-Avena-to-Collide-June-19-at-Bellator-96-in-Oklahoma-52073 Welterweights War Machine, Blas Avena to Collide June 19 at Bellator 96 in Oklahoma Sherdog.com 2013-04-26 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/dave-jansen-off-bellator-96-david-rickels-meets-michael-chandler-at-bellator-97 Dave Jansen off Bellator 96, David Rickels meets Michael Chandler at Bellator 97 2 June 2013 mmajunkie.com 2013-06-02 June 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130608013243/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/dave-jansen-off-bellator-96-david-rickels-meets-michael-chandler-at-bellator-97 dead Vinicius Queiroz was originally scheduled to face Richard Hale in the heavyweight tournament. Queiroz, however, suffered a knee injury and was replaced Ryan Martinez.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/queiroz-off-bellator-96-ryan-martinez-meets-rich-hale-in-heavyweight-tourney Queiroz off Bellator 96, Ryan Martinez meets Rich Hale in heavyweight tourney mmajunkie.com 2013-06-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130621060557/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/queiroz-off-bellator-96-ryan-martinez-meets-rich-hale-in-heavyweight-tourney 2013-06-21 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightMuhammed Lawal def.Seth PetruzelliKO (punch)11:35LHWQuarterfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalLight HeavyweightJacob Noedef.Renato SobralTKO (referee stoppage)33:32LHWQuarterfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalHeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Ron Sparks TKO (punches)10:32HWQuarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalWelterweightWar Machinedef.Blas AvenaTKO (punches)13:55 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightDamon Jacksondef.Keith MinerTKO (punches)12:00HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Jeremiah O'NealTKO (punches & elbows)12:57HeavyweightRyan Martinezdef.Richard HaleKO (punches)12:19HWQuarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalLight HeavyweightBrandon Halsey def.Joe YagerDecision (split) (30-28, 28-30, 30-28)35:00Yager deducted 1 point for a groin kick.Catchweight (159 lb)Derek Camposdef.Brandon GirtzDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00BantamweightJustin McNallydef.Steven ArtoffVerbal submission (inverted triangle armbar)12:44 UnairedFeatherweightChas Skellydef.Jarrod CardDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00BantamweightMike Maldonadodef.Chavous SmithSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:27Catchweight (186 lb)Keith Berrydef.Cortez ColemanDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 close Bellator 97 Bellator 97 July 31, 2013 Santa Ana Star Center Rio Rancho, New Mexico 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.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Source-Douglas-Lima-Injured-Scratched-from-Ben-Saunders-Rematch-at-Bellator-97-53195 Source: Douglas Lima Injured, Scratched from Ben Saunders Rematch at Bellator 97 sherdog.com 2013-06-11 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.http://themmareport.com/2013/07/rob-emerson-injured-patricio-pitbull-now-faces-jared-downing-at-bellator-97/ Rob Emerson injured, Patricio Pitbull now faces Jared Downing at Bellator 97 12 July 2013 theMMAreport.com 2013-07-12 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLightweightMichael Chandler (c)def.David Rickels KO (punches)10:44LWTitle Lightweight Title FightWelterweightBen Askren (c)def.Andrey Koreshkov TKO (punches)42:58WWTitle Welterweight Title FightLight HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Jacob NoeTKO (punches)32:51Light Heavyweight Tournament FinalHeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Ryan MartinezTKO (punches)34:02Heavyweight Tournament FinalFeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Jared DowningTKO (punches)20:54 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightWill Brooksdef.Cris LeyvaTKO (punches)32:20BantamweightRafael Silvadef.Rodrigo LimaSubmission (rear naked choke)32:03BWSemifinals Bantamweight Tournament SemifinalBantamweightAnthony Leonedef.Frank BacaSubmission (rear naked choke)31:07BWSemifinals Bantamweight Tournament SemifinalLightweightBubba Jenkins def.Mike BarrerasTKO (punches)21:05Catchweight (151 lb)Javier Palaciosdef.Richard JacquesDecision (unanimous)35:00MiddleweightJeremy Kimballdef.Keith BerryKO (punches)21:45BantamweightAdrian Cruzdef.Felipe ChavezTKO (punches)20:00Catchweight (149 lb)Donald Sanchezdef.Cliff WrightDecision (split)35:00BantamweightShawn Bunchdef.Russell WilsonDecision (split)35:00 close Tournaments Heavyweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals RUS Vitaly Minakov USA Ron Sparks TKO 3 USA Ryan Martinez USA Richard Hale KO 1 RUS Vitaly Minakov USA Ryan Martinez TKO 3 Light Heavyweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals USA Muhammed Lawal USA Seth Petruzelli KO 1 USA Jacob Noe BRA Renato Sobral TKO 3 USA Muhammed Lawal USA Jacob Noe TKO 3 Bantamweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals BRA Rafael Silva BRA Rodrigo Lima SUB 3 USA Anthony Leone USA Frank Baca SUB 3 BRA Rafael Silva USA Anthony Leone UD 3 Bellator 98 Bellator 98 September 7, 2013 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut Bellator 98 took place on September 7, 2013 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-98-30745 Bellator MMA - Bellator 98 Sherdog.com 2013-09-07 2015-12-22 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.Erickson Matt http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/brett-cooper-replaces-doug-marshall-faces-champ-shlemenko-at-bellator-98 Brett Cooper replaces Doug Marshall, faces champ Shlemenko at Bellator 98 MMAjunkie.com 2013-08-19 2015-12-22 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131110131957/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/brett-cooper-replaces-doug-marshall-faces-champ-shlemenko-at-bellator-98 2013-11-10 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.http://mma-boxing.si.com/2013/09/03/bellator-fight-master-finale-bout-postponed-saturday/?sct=mma_t2_a1 Saturday's 'Fight Master' finale bout postponed - Counter Punch - SI.com Mma-boxing.si.com 2013-09-03 2015-12-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104075139/http://mma-boxing.si.com/2013/09/03/bellator-fight-master-finale-bout-postponed-saturday/?sct=mma_t2_a1 2013-11-04 dead 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.Erickson Matt http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/andreas-spang-ruled-out-of-bellator-98-justin-torrey-meets-brennan-ward Andreas Spang ruled out of Bellator 98, Justin Torrey meets Brennan Ward MMAjunkie.com 2013-09-06 2015-12-22 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109161543/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/andreas-spang-ruled-out-of-bellator-98-justin-torrey-meets-brennan-ward 2013-11-09 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 Class Method Round Time NotesMiddleweightAlexander Shlemenko (c)def.Brett CooperDecision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)55:00For Middleweight ChampionshipMiddleweightMikkel Parlodef.Brian RogersDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00MWquarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightJason Butcherdef.Giva SantanaTKO (punches)21:12MWquarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Justin TorreyTKO (punches)23:28MWquarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalMiddleweightPerry Filkinsdef.Jeremy KimballSubmission (rear naked choke)34:18MWquarterfinals Middleweight Tournament QuarterfinalLightweightDerek Andersondef.Patricky FreireDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellivs.Jeff NaderNo Contest 11:30Mucitelli inadvertently poked Nader in the eye in round one.HeavyweightJosh Diekmanndef.Parker PorterTKO (strikes)11:12LightweightRyan Quinndef.Brylan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (arm triangle)12:34FeatherweightMatt Bessettedef.Nick PiedmontTKO (punches)11:41FeatherweightRico Disciullodef.Glenn AllairKO (strikes)11:21 close Bellator 99 Bellator 99 September 13, 2013 Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California Bellator 99 took place on September 13, 2013 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-99-30747 Bellator MMA - Bellator 99 Sherdog.com 2013-09-13 2015-12-22 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.http://www.mmaweekly.com/bellator-99-full-fight-card-released-houston-alexander-steps-in-to-face-vladimir-matyushenko Bellator 99 Full Fight Card Released; Houston Alexander Steps In to Face Vladimir Matyushenko MMAWeekly.com 2013-08-18 2015-12-22 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.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=209255774&DB_OEM_ID=23600 Shahbulat Shamhalaev Withdraws from Featherweight Tournament, Justin Wilcox Now Faces Akop Stepanyan September 13th from Pechanga Resort - Bellator MMA www.bellator.com 17 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104005509/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=209255774&DB_OEM_ID=23600 4 November 2013 dead A bantamweight bout between Derek Loffer and Mario Navarro was initially planned for this card, but cancelled for unknown reasons.http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/bellator-99-derek-loffer-vs-mario-handsome-navarro Derek Loffer vs. Mario Navarro, Bellator 99 | MMA Bout Page Tapology 2013-09-13 2015-12-22 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Diego NunesKO (punch)11:19FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalFeatherweightFabricio Guerreirodef.Desmond GreenDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal FWquarterfinalsLight HeavyweightVladimir Matyushenkodef.Houston AlexanderDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FeatherweightJustin Wilcoxdef.Akop StepanyanTechnical submission (rear naked choke)22:20FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalFeatherweightJoe Taimanglodef.Andrew FisherDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)HeavyweightBlagoi Ivanovdef.Manny LaraSubmission (guillotine choke)11:17FeatherweightGoiti Yamauchidef.Musa ToliverSubmission (rear naked choke)11:01WelterweightGavin Sterrittdef.Andy MuradDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00Light HeavyweightHector Ramirezdef.Savo KosicDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 UnairedLight HeavyweightVirgil Zwickerdef.Nick MoghaddamTKO (punches)13:22 close Bellator 100 Bellator 100 September 20, 2013 Grand Canyon University Arena Phoenix, Arizona Bellator 100 took place on September 20, 2013 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-100-31471 Bellator MMA - Bellator 100 Sherdog.com 2013-09-20 2015-12-22 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.http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/9/16/4736268/ron-keslar-replaces-matt-riddle-at-bellator-100 Ron Keslar replaces Matt Riddle at Bellator 100 MMA Fighting 2013-09-16 2015-12-22 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 Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweightDouglas Lima def.Ben SaundersKO (head kick)24:33WWfinals Season 8 Welterweight Tournament FinalWelterweightWar Machine def.Vaughn AndersonTechnical Submission (rear naked choke)24:01WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalWelterweightRick Hawndef.Herman TerradoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalWelterweightRon Keslardef.Luis MeloDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalWelterweightBrent Weedmandef.Justin BaesmanSubmission (armbar)13:20WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)BantamweightTravis Marxdef.Brandon BenderTKO (strikes)24:28Bantamweight Tournament SemifinalLightweightLaRue Burleydef.Bubba JenkinsTKO (punches)33:40Light HeavyweightClifford Starksdef.Joe YagerDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Beau TriboletKO (punches)10:27HeavyweightSiala-Mou Siligadef.Dan CharlesTKO (punches)31:26WelterweightAdam McDonoughdef.Johnny BuckTKO (strikes)14:51 UnairedLightweightEfraín Escuderodef.Zack SurdykaDecision (unanimous)35:00 close Bellator 101 Bellator 101 September 27, 2013 Rose Garden 2,368 $87,568 Portland, Oregon Bellator 101 took place on September 27, 2013 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon.Rose Garden Portland, Oregon, United States http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-101-31557 Bellator MMA - Bellator 101 Sherdog.com 2013-09-27 2015-12-22 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 Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweightJoe Warrendef.Nick KirkSubmission (reverse triangle armbar)23:03Bantamweight Tournament SemifinalLightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Marcus DavisSubmission (rear naked choke)11:40LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalLightweightRicardo Tirlonidef.Rich ClementiDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalLightweightWill Brooksdef.John AlessioDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)35:00LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalLightweightSaad Awaddef.Martin StapletonSubmission (rear naked choke)13:46LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightNathan Coydef.Andy UhrichDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightMarcin Helddef.Ryan HealyKO (punches)11:12MiddleweightDave Vitkaydef.Tyson JeffriesSubmission (rear naked choke)33:07LightweightBrent Primusdef.Scott ThometzSubmission (rear naked choke)13:48BantamweightAustin Springerdef.Zack SkinnerDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)35:00MiddleweightPeter Aspenwaldef.Jeremiah RiggsDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00 close Bellator 102 Bellator 102 October 4, 2013 Visalia Convention Center 1,482 $73,410 Visalia, California 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.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-Page-Injured-Bellator-102-Bout-with-Kenny-Ento-Removed-from-Fridays-Card-56997 Michael Page Injured, Bellator 102 Bout with Kenny Ento Removed from Friday's Card Sherdog.com 2015-12-21 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.http://www.mass-mma.com/2013/09/25/perry-filkins-suffers-injury-out-of-bellator-tournament/ Perry Filkins suffers injury, out of Bellator Tournament Mass-MMA.com 2013-09-25 2015-12-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20131018045929/http://www.mass-mma.com/2013/09/25/perry-filkins-suffers-injury-out-of-bellator-tournament/ 2013-10-18 dead Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweightCheick Kongodef.Mark GodbeerTKO (knees and punches)22:04HWsemifinals Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalsHeavyweightVinicius Queirozdef.Lavar JohnsonKO (punch)10:23HWsemifinals Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalsBantamweightRafael Silvadef.Anthony LeoneDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00BWfinal 2013 Summer Series Bantamweight Tournament FinalMiddleweightMikkel Parlodef.Jason ButcherDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00MWsemifinals Middleweight Tournament SemifinalsMiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Joe PachecoSubmission (guillotine choke)22:41MWsemifinals Middleweight Tournament Semifinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)FeatherweightScott Clevedef.Isaac DeJesusTKO (strikes)23:14HeavyweightJavy Ayaladef.Thiago SantosKO (punches)15:00LightweightBrandon Girtzdef.Poppies MartinezSubmission (armbar)11:20Catchweight (165 lb)Stephen Martinez def.Bryan TraversTechnical submission (guillotine choke)10:56LightweightCain Carrizosadef.Juan QuesadaSubmission (triangle choke)24:51HeavyweightBrandon Cashdef.William RicheyTKO (exhaustion) 25:00 close Bellator 103 Bellator 103 October 11, 2013 Kansas Star Arena Mulvane, Kansas 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 Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Fabricio GuerreiroDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FWsemifinals Featherweight Tournament SemifinalsFeatherweightJustin Wilcoxdef.Joe TaimangloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FWsemifinals Featherweight Tournament SemifinalsLightweightDavid Rickelsdef.J.J. AmbroseTKO (punches)32:37Light HeavyweightMikhail Zayatsdef.Aaron RosaSubmission (kimura)10:47 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Light HeavyweightCarlos Eduardodef.Wayman CarterSubmission (rear naked choke)12:06LightweightRemy Bussieresdef.Blake PoolDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00HeavyweightMaurice Jackson def.Matt UhdeTKO (cut)10:52LightweightDonnie Belldef.Marcio NavarroSubmission (rear neck crank)12:06BantamweightJeimeson Saudinodef.Jesse ThorntonDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00Catchweight (150 lb)Ricky Musgravedef.Cody CarrilloSubmission (kimura)12:59 close Bellator 104 Bellator 104 October 18, 2013 U.S. Cellular Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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 Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweightRick Hawndef.Brent WeedmanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WWsemifinals Welterweight Tournament SemifinalsWelterweightRon Keslardef.War Machine Technical Submission (rear naked choke)13:31WWsemifinals Welterweight Tournament SemifinalsMiddleweightKendall Grovedef.Joe VedepoDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00HeavyweightPeter Grahamdef.Eric PrindleDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightPaul Bradleydef.Karl AmoussouDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightPaul Sassdef.Rod MontoyaSubmission (toe hold)12:01Catchweight (150 lb)Rob Emersondef.Jared DowningSubmission (inverted heel hook)11:44Catchweight (160 lb)Brandon Girtzdef.Mike EstusSubmission (armbar)14:25Catchweight (161 lb)Cliff Wrightdef.Derek LofferSubmission (armbar)24:28FeatherweightAndre Tievadef.Chris LaneTKO (punches)12:20 close Bellator 105 Bellator 105 October 25, 2013 Santa Ana Star Center Rio Rancho, New Mexico 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 Class Method Round Time NotesLightweightWill Brooksdef.Saad AwadDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWsemifinals Lightweight Tournament SemifinalsLightweightAlexander Sarnavskiydef.Ricardo TirloniSubmission (triangle choke)11:08LWsemifinals Lightweight Tournament SemifinalsHeavyweightSiala-Mou Siligadef.Ron SparksSubmission (keylock)12:52MiddleweightEugene Fadioradef.Keith BerryTKO (elbows)24:19 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)FeatherweightDesmond Greendef.Angelo SanchezTKO (cut)21:04Doctor stopped the fight due to a cut caused by an elbow strike.HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Joseph BryantTKO (strikes)11:04Light HeavyweightVolkan Oezdemirdef.Josh LanierTKO (strikes)13:13BantamweightLuis Nogueiradef.Frank BacaSubmission (arm triangle choke)14:41MiddleweightEddie Larreadef.Rocky RamirezSubmission (heel hook)21:45BantamweightSteve Garciadef.Shawn BunchTKO (punches)33:29 UnairedBantamweightJesse Brock def.Adrian CruzDecision (unanimous)35:00 close Bellator 106 Bellator 106 November 2, 2013 Convention and Entertainment Center 6,596 $350,319 Long Beach, California 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.Erickson Matt http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tito-ortiz-signs-with-bellator-meets-rampage-jackson-on-pay-per-view-nov-2 Tito Ortiz signs with Bellator, meets 'Rampage' Jackson on pay-per-view Nov. 2 MMAjunkie.com 2013-08-01 2015-12-22 November 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102064147/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tito-ortiz-signs-with-bellator-meets-rampage-jackson-on-pay-per-view-nov-2 dead 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/tito-ortiz-out-with-neck-fracture-bellator-106-moves-from-ppv-to-spike-tv Tito Ortiz out with neck fracture, Bellator 106 moves from PPV to Spike TV Mmajunkie.com 2013-10-25 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131026160433/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/tito-ortiz-out-with-neck-fracture-bellator-106-moves-from-ppv-to-spike-tv 2013-10-26 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.Erickson Matt http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/eddie-alvarez-and-bellator-mend-fences-book-michael-chandler-rematch-for-ppv Eddie Alvarez and Bellator mend fences, book Michael Chandler rematch for PPV MMAjunkie.com 2013-08-13 2015-12-22 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131105004438/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/eddie-alvarez-and-bellator-mend-fences-book-michael-chandler-rematch-for-ppv 2013-11-05 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.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/injury-knocks-vinicius-queiroz-from-bellator-107-and-tourney-final-vs-kongo Injury knocks Vinicius Queiroz from Bellator 107 and tourney final vs. Kongo 27 October 2013 Mmajunkie.com 2013-10-27 October 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131028054945/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/injury-knocks-vinicius-queiroz-from-bellator-107-and-tourney-final-vs-kongo dead Results Main card 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 yes Bellator 107 Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 WinStar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma 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.http://themmareport.com/2013/10/with-vinicius-spartan-injured-cheick-kongo-now-meets-peter-graham-in-heavyweight-tournament-final-at-bellator-107/ With Vinicius Spartan injured, Cheick Kongo now meets Peter Graham in heavyweight tournament final at Bellator 107 The MMA Report 2013-10-29 2015-12-22 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweightCheick Kongodef.Peter GrahamDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Heavyweight Tournament FinalBantamweightJoe Warrendef.Travis MarxTKO (knee and punches)21:54BWfinals Bantamweight Tournament FinalMiddleweightBrennan Warddef.Mikkel ParloTKO (punches)21:39MWfinals Middleweight Tournament FinalCatchweight (157 lb)Derek Camposdef.Martin StapletonDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightPatricky Freiredef.Edson BertoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00MiddleweightJonas Billsteindef.Cortez ColemanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Light HeavyweightMike Mucitellidef.Ryan McCurdyDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00HeavyweightRaphael Butlerdef.Josh BurnsVerbal submission (punches)12:14Light HeavyweightLinton Vasselldef.Matt JonesDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00 UnairedCatchweight (156 lb)Chris Jonesdef.Robert WhiteDecision (unanimous)35:00 close Bellator 108 Bellator 108 November 15, 2013 Revel Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey Bellator 108 took place on November 15, 2013 at Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jerseyhttp://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-TBA-31531 Bellator MMA - Bellator 108 Sherdog.com 2013-11-15 2015-12-22 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.Erickson Matt http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/rampage-jackson-vs-joey-beltran-headlines-bellator-108-on-nov-15 'Rampage' Jackson vs. Joey Beltran headlines Bellator 108 on Nov. 15 MMAjunkie.com 2013-10-30 2015-12-22 November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105215016/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/rampage-jackson-vs-joey-beltran-headlines-bellator-108-on-nov-15 dead 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.http://njmmanews.com/jesus-martinez-fills-in-against-nah-shon-burrell-at-bellator-108/ Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108 | NJ MMA News njmmanews.com 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131115021932/http://njmmanews.com/jesus-martinez-fills-in-against-nah-shon-burrell-at-bellator-108/ 15 November 2013 dead Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesCatchweight (210 lb)Quinton Jacksondef.Joey BeltranTKO (punches)14:59HeavyweightVitaly Minakovdef.Alexander Volkov (c)TKO (punches)12:57Heavyweight Title fightBantamweight Marcos Galvaodef.Tom McKennaTKO (punches)14:29FeatherweightPatricio Freiredef.Justin WilcoxTKO (punches)12:23FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament Final Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Catchweight (174 lb)Sam Oropezadef.Chip Moraza-PollardTKO (punches)10:37Light HeavyweightTom DeBlassdef.Jason LambertKO (punch)11:45Catchweight (180 lb) Nah-Shon Burrelldef.Jesus MartinezDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (150 lb) Anthony Morrisondef.Kenny FosterMajority decision (28-28, 29-27, 30-26)35:00Foster was docked one point for illegal groin strikes.Light Heavyweight Liam McGearydef.Najim WaliSubmission (armbar)11:31FeatherweightWill Martinezdef.Kevin RoddySubmission (rear naked choke)13:50Featherweight Dan Mataladef.Ryan CafaroTKO (strikes)23:52Bantamweight Rob Sullivandef.Sergio da SilvaDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 close Bellator 109 Bellator 109 November 22, 2013 Sands Casino Event Center Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 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.http://themmareport.com/2013/11/michael-page-out-of-bellator-109-with-an-injury/ Michael Page out of Bellator 109 with an injury The MMA Report 2013-11-12 2015-12-22 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.http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/11/13/5100652/bellator-matt-riddle-vs-nathan-coy-off-mma-news Matt Riddle pulls out of Bellator 109 bout with Nathan Coy Bloody Elbow 2013-11-13 2015-12-22 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesMiddleweightAlexander Shlemenko (c)def.Doug MarshallKO (punch to the body)14:28MWtitle Middleweight ChampionshipWelterweightRick Hawndef.Ron KeslarKO (punch)30:55WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament FinalLightweightWill Brooksdef.Alexander SarnavskiyDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWFinal Lightweight Tournament FinalLightweightTerry Etimdef.Patrick CenobleDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-26)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightMike Bannondef.Ahsan AbdullaTechnical submission (arm triangle choke)11:51HeavyweightBlagoy Ivanovdef.Keith BellSubmission (rear naked choke)13:59Catchweight (153 lb)Goiti Yamauchidef.Saul AlmeidaKO (punches)12:04LightweightBubba Jenkinsdef.Ian RammelTKO (punches)32:38LightweightBrent Primusdef.Brett GlassSubmission (rear naked choke)13:20FeatherweightLester Caslowdef.Jay HaasSubmission (guillotine choke)32:44 close Tournaments Heavyweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals FRA Cheick Kongo ENG Mark Godbeer TKO 2 BRA Vinicius Queiroz USA Lavar Johnson KO 1 FRA Cheick Kongo AUS Peter Graham* UD 3 (*) Replaced Vinicius Queiroz Middleweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA Brennan Ward* USA Justin Torrey TKO 2 USA Perry Filkins USA Jeremy Kimball** SUB 3 DNK Mikkel Parlo USA Brian Rogers UD 3 USA Jason Butcher BRA Giva Santana TKO 2 USA Brennan Ward USA Joe Pacheco*** SUB 2 DNK Mikkel Parlo USA Jason Butcher UD 3 USA Brennan Ward DNK Mikkel Parlo TKO 2 (*) Replaced Andreas Spang (**) Replaced Dan Cramer (***) Replaced Perry Filkins Welterweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA Rick Hawn** GUM Herman Terrado UD 3 USA Brent Weedman USA Justin Baesman SUB 1 USA Ron Keslar* BRA Luis Melo SD 3 USA War Machine CAN Vaughn Anderson SUB 2 USA Rick Hawn USA Brent Weedman UD 3 USARon Keslar USA War Machine SUB 1 USA Rick Hawn USA Ron Keslar KO 3 (*) Replaced Matt Riddle (**) Replaced Mark Scanlon Lightweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals USA Will Brooks CAN John Alessio UD 3 USA Saad Awad ENG Martin Stapleton SUB 1 RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy USA Marcus Davis SUB 1 BRA Ricardo Tirloni* USA Rich Clementi UD 3 USA Will Brooks USA Saad Awad UD 3 RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy BRA Ricardo Tirloni SUB 1 USA Will Brooks RUS Alexander Sarnavskiy UD 3 (*) Replaced Rob Sinclair Featherweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals BRA Patricio Freire BRA Diego Nunes KO 1 BRA Fabricio Guerreiro USA Desmond Green UD 3 USA Justin Wilcox* RUS Akop Stepanyan SUB 2 GUM Joe Taimanglo ENG Andrew Fisher UD 3 BRA Patricio Freire BRA Fabricio Guerreiro UD 3 USA Justin Wilcox GUM Joe Taimanglo UD 3 BRA Patricio Freire USA Justin Wilcox TKO 1 (*) Replaced Shahbulat Shamhalaev Bantamweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals USA Joe Warren USA Nick Kirk SUB 2 USA Travis Marx ITA Brandon Bender TKO 2 USA Joe Warren USA Travis Marx TKO 2 References 2 External links Bellator Category:2013 American television seasons Category:2013 in mixed martial arts Category:Bellator MMA by year