2014 in Bellator MMA

Mixed martial arts events March 2026 September 2023 2014 in Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Logo.svg 150px Bellator MMA 2014 02 28 2014 11 15 2013 2015 2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV. The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, and Lightweight weight classes. At the end of the season, Bellator held its first pay-per-view event, Bellator 120, on May 17, 2014. Bellator 110 Bellator 110 February 28, 2014 Mohegan Sun Uncasville, Connecticut Bellator 110 took place on February 28, 2014 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209381482 Bellator 110 - Uncasville, CT - Bellator MMA 2014-01-20 dead https://archive.today/20140120195451/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209381482 2014-01-20 The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 110 featured the opening round of the Light Heavyweight and Featherweight tournament. A bout between Josh Diekmann and Chris Birchler was initially planned for this card, but later cancelled. Pat Schultz was scheduled to face Dave Roberts in a Light Heavyweight bout on this card. However, on the day of the weigh ins, Roberts came in overweight at 212 pounds and the bout was eventually removed from the card.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/bellator-110-live-and-official-weigh-in-results/ Bellator 110 weigh-in results: Tourney fighters on mark, but one fight scratched mmajunkie.com 2014-02-28 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightQuinton Jacksondef.Christian M'PumbuKO (punches)14:34LHWsemifinals Light Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalsLight HeavyweightMuhammed Lawaldef.Mikhail ZayatsDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LHWsemifinals Light Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalsFeatherweightMatt Bessettedef.Diego NunesDecision (split) (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)35:00FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalsFeatherweightDesmond Greendef.Mike RichmanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)FeatherweightWill Martinezdef.Goiti YamauchiDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalsFeatherweightDaniel Weicheldef.Scott CleveSubmission (rear naked choke)13:46FWquarterfinals Featherweight Tournament QuarterfinalsFeatherweightSaul Almeidadef.Andrew FisherDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00Light HeavyweightEgidijus Valavičiusdef.Atanas DjambazovKO (knee and punch)10:48LightweightRyan Quinndef.Andrew CalandrelliDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00HeavyweightManny Laravs.Josh DiekmannNo Contest10:18Diekmann inadvertently scratched Lara in the eye.BantamweightMarvin Maldonadovs.Rico DisciulloNo Contest11:53DiSciullo threw 2 inadvertent illegal knees while Maldonado was grounded. close Bellator 111 Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 WinStar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma Bellator 111 took place on March 7, 2014 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209368430 https://archive.today/20140110103356/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209368430 dead 2014-01-10 Dantas vs. Silva World Title Fight & Heavyweight Tournament Headline WinStar World Casino, Friday March 7th Live on Spike bellator.com The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 111 was to feature a Bellator Bantamweight Championship bout between Eduardo Dantas and 2013 Summer Series Tournament winner Rafael Silva. However, Silva was forced to pull out of the bout due to injury, and replaced by Anthony Leone.http://bellator.com/articles/silva-injured-anthony-leone-steps-up-to-face-eduardo-dantas-march-7-on-spike With Silva Injured, Anthony Leone Steps Up To Face Bellator Bantamweight Champion Eduardo Dantas bellator.com 2014-02-05 2014-02-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20140330172345/http://bellator.com/articles/silva-injured-anthony-leone-steps-up-to-face-eduardo-dantas-march-7-on-spike 2014-03-30 dead The card also featured the opening round of the Heavyweight tournament. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweightEduardo Dantas (c)def.Anthony LeoneSubmission (rear naked choke)24:00For Bantamweight ChampionshipHeavyweightLavar Johnsondef.Ryan MartinezTKO (punches)14:22HWquarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalsHeavyweightMighty Modef.Peter GrahamSubmission (cobra choke)32:31HWquarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalsHeavyweightAlexander Volkovdef.Mark HolataTKO (punches)11:21HWquarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)HeavyweightBlagoy Ivanovdef.Rich HaleDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00HWquarterfinals Heavyweight Tournament QuarterfinalsMiddleweightCortez Colemandef.Daniel MillerSubmission (verbal submission to punches)24:49HeavyweightJavy Ayaladef.Eric PrindleTKO (doctor stoppage)32:05Catchweight (190 lb)Abdul Razak Alhassandef.Matt JonesTKO (punches)11:23LightweightBrent Primusdef.Chris JonesTKO (punches)11:45BantamweightChris Gutiérrezdef.Justin McNallyTKO (punches)12:50 UnairedFeatherweightStephen Banaszakdef.Treston ThomisonSubmission (armlock)14:56 close Bellator 112 Bellator 112 March 14, 2014 The Horseshoe Hammond, Indiana Bellator 112 took place on March 14, 2014 at The Horseshoe in Hammond, Indiana.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/daniel-straus-vs-pat-curran-iii-headlines-bellator-112-war-machine-returns/ Daniel Straus vs. Pat Curran III headlines Bellator 112, War Machine returns MMAjunkie 13 January 2014 January 14, 2014 January 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114214220/http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/daniel-straus-vs-pat-curran-iii-headlines-bellator-112-war-machine-returns/ dead The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 112 featured the first Bellator Featherweight Championship title defense for Daniel Straus. He faced former champion Pat Curran in a rematch. This move drew criticism for Bellator from MMA pundits and fans, as many felt that Curran, who had previously lost his last match to Straus and not won a tournament for a rematch, had not done enough to earn a title shot over waiting tournament winners Patrício Pitbull and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev.http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/14/5307526/patricio-pitbull-bellator-title-shot-curran-straus Patricio Freire on Bellator passing him over: 'Where the title shots are earned, not given' is pure bulls--t' Bloodyelbow.com January 13, 2014 January 14, 2014 April 23, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170423062208/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/14/5307526/patricio-pitbull-bellator-title-shot-curran-straus dead The card also featured the opening round of the Welterweight tournament. On March 8, 2014, it was announced that War Machine, Mark Scanlon, and Joe Riggs pulled out of their tournament bouts and were replaced by Paul Bradley, Nathan Coy, and Cristiano Souza.http://themmareport.com/2014/03/war-machine-joe-riggs-mark-scalon-out-paul-bradley-nathan-coy-cristiano-souza-in-bellator-welterweight-tournament/ War Machine, Riggs, Scanlon out; Bradley, Coy, Souza in Bellator welterweight tournament themmareport.com March 8, 2014 March 15, 2014 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightPat Currandef.Daniel Straus (c)Submission (rear-naked choke)54:46For Featherweight ChampionshipWelterweightAndrey Koreshkovdef.Nah-Shon BurrellTKO (knee and punches)10:41WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalsWelterweightSam Oropezadef.Cristiano SouzaTKO (punches)13:07WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalsWelterweightAdam McDonoughdef.Jesse JuarezDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)WelterweightNathan Coydef.Paul BradleyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WWquarterfinals Welterweight Tournament QuarterfinalsWelterweightBelal Muhammaddef.A.J. MatthewsDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00FeatherweightDarrion Caldwelldef.Lance SurmaSubmission (guillotine choke)10:50LightweightDerek Lofferdef.Bobby ReardanzDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (215 lb)Anthony Gomezdef.Jason GuidaDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00HeavyweightDaniel Jamesdef.Erick CorreaSubmission (punches)24:30 UnairedBantamweightDiego Marlondef.Lloyd CarterSubmission (triangle choke)23:10 close Bellator 113 Bellator 113 March 21, 2014 Kansas Star Arena Mulvane, Kansas Bellator 113 took place on March 21, 2014 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209374604 https://archive.today/20140116195852/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=209374604 dead January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 Bellator 113 - Wichita, KS - Bellator MMA The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 113 featured a Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout between champion Attila Vegh and interim champion Emanuel Newton. The card also featured the opening round of the Lightweight tournament. UK fighter Terry Etim was forced to withdraw from the Lightweight tournament due to an ACL injury. He was replaced by Tim Welch. Donnie Bell, Welch's previous opponent, instead faced Eric Wisely.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ACL-Injury-Forces-Terry-Etim-to-Withdraw-from-Bellator-Season-10-Lightweight-Tournament-65253 ACL Injury Forces Terry Etim to Withdraw from Bellator Season 10 Lightweight Tournament Sherdog Brian Rogers was scheduled to face Gary Tapusoa in a Middleweight bout. However, Tapusoa was unable to make the weight requirements and the fight was cancelled.http://fansided.com/2014/03/20/bellator-113-brian-rogers-loses-opponent-last-minute-bellator-steps-shows-class/#!AQ93o Bellator 113: Brian Rogers loses opponent at last minute; Bellator steps up, shows class FanSided 20 March 2014 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightEmanuel Newton (ic)def.Attila Végh (c)Decision (split) (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)55:00Light Heavyweight Championship unification boutLightweightPatricky Freiredef.David RickelsKO (punches)20:54LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalsLightweightMarcin Helddef.Rodrigo Cavalheiro Submission (toe hold)11:56LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalsLightweightDerek Camposdef.Tim WelchDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightDerek Andersondef.Brandon GirtzKO (knee)20:23LWquarterfinals Lightweight Tournament QuarterfinalsFeatherweightIsrael Girondef.Cody CarrilloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightEric Wiselydef.Donnie BellDecision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)35:00HeavyweightDaniel Gallemoredef.Frederick BrownTKO (punches)13:34Catchweight (158 lb)Bobby Cooperdef.Márcio NavarroDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 UnairedBantamweightLC Davisdef.Tory BogguessSubmission (guillotine choke)14:58 close Bellator 114 Bellator 114 March 28, 2014 Maverik Center West Valley City, Utah Bellator 114 took place on March 28, 2014 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=209373234&DB_OEM_ID=23600 January 15, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110529110838/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml May 29, 2011 - Bellator Fighting Championships The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 114 featured the third Bellator Middleweight Championship title defense for Alexander Shlemenko as he faced Season 9 tournament winner Brennan Ward. Ron Keslar and Jordan Smith were scheduled to face each other in a welterweight match; however, the bout did not materialize due to undisclosed reasons. Aaron Wilkinson and Michael Arrant were also scheduled to face each other in a welterweight match, but it was cancelled. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesMiddleweightAlexander Shlemenko (c)def.Brennan WardSubmission (guillotine choke)21:22For Middleweight ChampionshipFeatherweightDaniel Weicheldef.Matt BessetteDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)35:00FWsemifinals Featherweight Tournament SemifinalsFeatherweightDesmond Greendef.Will MartinezDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FWsemifinals Featherweight Tournament SemifinalsMiddleweightBrett Cooperdef.Kendall GroveKO (punches)23:33MWsemifinals Middleweight Tournament Semifinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightJustin Wilcoxdef.Jason FischerDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightBubba Jenkinsdef.Sean PowersDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Light HeavyweightLinton Vasselldef.Trevor CarlsonSubmission (rear naked choke)21:54WelterweightGavin Sterrittdef.Mike EstusSubmission (guillotine choke)13:29MiddleweightJoe Rodriguezdef.Eric WahlinSubmission (arm triangle choke)22:06 UnairedFeatherweightRad Martinezdef.Edson BertoDecision (unanimous)35:00 close Bellator 115 Bellator 115 April 4, 2014 Reno Events Center Reno, Nevada Bellator 115 took place on April 4, 2014 at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=209375737&DB_OEM_ID=23600 January 17, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110529110838/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml May 29, 2011 - Bellator Fighting Championships The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 115 featured the first Bellator Heavyweight Championship title defense for Vitaly Minakov as he took on Season 9 tournament winner Cheick Kongo. Doug Marshall was originally announced as one of the participants in the Middleweight tournament. However, he was pulled from the bout due to a current suspension and was replaced by Jeremy Kimball. His opponent Dan Cramer was then scheduled to face Jeremy Kimball in a Middleweight Tournament Semifinal. Kimball, however, missed weight badly and was pulled from the bout.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-115-Card-Finalized-with-10-Bouts-Doug-Marshall-Out-of-Middleweight-Tourney-65381 Bellator 115 Card Finalized with 10 Bouts; Doug Marshall Out of Middleweight Tourney Sherdog.com 2016-02-11 Andrey Koreshkov and Sam Oropeza were scheduled to meet in the Welterweight Tournament Semifinals on this card. However, on the day of the weigh ins, the bout was cancelled due to Koreshkov having flu-like symptoms. Additionally, a lightweight bout between Jimmy Jones and Rudy Morales that was scheduled to take place at World Series of Fighting 9 was rescheduled for this card.http://themmareport.com/2014/04/after-being-canceled-from-wsof-9-jimmy-jones-vs-rudy-morales-added-to-tonights-bellator-115/ After being canceled from WSOF 9, Jimmy Jones vs. Rudy Morales added to tonight's Bellator 115 Themmareport.com 4 April 2014 2016-02-11 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweightVitaly Minakov (c)def.Cheick KongoDecision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 48-46)55:00For Heavyweight Championship.Minakov was docked 1 point for kicks to Kongo's groin in round 1.WelterweightHerman Terradovs.Justin BaesmanMajority Draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)35:00Light HeavyweightKelly Anundsondef.Volkan OezdemirSubmission (cross-face crank)23:19Catchweight (195 lb)Mikkel Parlodef.Johnny CisnerosDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightRudy Moralesdef.Jimmy JonesDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00WelterweightRick Reevesdef.James TerryDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00HeavyweightFreddie Aquitaniadef.Josh AppeltDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightSinjen Smithdef.Jason PowellSubmission (armbar)11:52FlyweightBenito Lopezdef.Oscar RamirezDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00 close close Bellator 116 Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California Bellator 116 took place on April 11, 2014 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.http://mmajunkie.com/events/bellator-116 Bellator 116 Mmajunkie.com 2016-02-11 The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 116 featured the semifinals of the Season 10 Heavyweight Tournament and one of the semifinals for the Middleweight tournament. The event also featured the final fight for Vladimir Matyushenko, as he retired from MMA after his fight.http://www.mmaweekly.com/win-lose-or-draw-vladimir-matyushenko-to-retire-from-mma-following-bellator-116?vbox=1 Win, Lose, or Draw, Vladimir Matyushenko to Retire from MMA Following Bellator 116 Mmaweekly.com 2016-02-11 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweightBlagoy Ivanovdef.Lavar JohnsonSubmission (americana)14:08HWsemifinals Heavyweight Tournament SemifinalsLight HeavyweightJoey Beltran def.Vladimir MatyushenkoSubmission (north-south choke)33:06VMretire Vladimir Matyushenko Retirement FightWelterweightAdam McDonoughdef.Nathan CoyKO (punches)20:30WWsemifinals Welterweight Tournament SemifinalHeavyweightAlexander Volkovdef.Mighty MoKO (head kick)12:44HWsemifinals Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)MiddleweightBrandon Halseydef.Joe PachecoDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00MWsemifinals Middleweight Tournament SemifinalWelterweightKaro Parisyandef.Ron KeslarKO (punches)24:05BantamweightRob Emersondef.Joe TaimangloDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (180 lb)Ricky Raineydef.Andy MuradTKO (head kick and punches)11:11Light HeavyweightPhilipe Linsdef.Travis ClarkSubmission (rear naked choke)10:40Light HeavyweightRodney Wallacedef.Carlos EduardoDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 UnairedMiddleweightDave Vitkaydef.Keith BerryDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00FeatherweightPoppies Martinezdef.Josh SmithSubmission (guillotine choke) 13:50FeatherweightBrandon Benderdef.Mario NavarroSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:15 close Bellator 117 Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, Iowa Bellator 117 took place on April 18, 2014 at the Mid-American Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=209382799&DB_OEM_ID=23600 Douglas Lima Faces Rick Hawn for the Welterweight Title Friday April 18th at Iowa's Mid-America Center Bellator.com 2016-02-11 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110529110838/http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml 2011-05-29 The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 117 featured a bout between Douglas Lima and Rick Hawn for the vacant Bellator Welterweight title as well as the semifinals of the Season 10 Lightweight Tournament. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweightDouglas Lima def.Rick HawnTKO (corner stoppage)23:19For the vacant Welterweight ChampionshipLightweightMarcin Helddef.Derek AndersonSubmission (triangle choke)23:07LWsemifinals Lightweight Tournament SemifinalsWelterweightKarl Amoussoudef.David GomezDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightPatricky Freiredef.Derek CamposTKO (punches)20:52LWsemifinals Lightweight Tournament Semifinals Preliminary Card (Spike.com)LightweightMartin Browndef.Jared DowningDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LightweightLaRue Burleydef.Cliff WrightDecision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)35:00MiddleweightJoe Vedepodef.Ben CrowderTKO (leg injury)10:48MiddleweightAnthony Smithdef.Victor MorenoSubmission (triangle choke)20:59Catchweight (150 lb)Julio Cesar Nevesdef.Josh ArochoTKO (elbows)22:37LightweightJordan Parsonsdef.Tim BazerKO (punches)20:04 UnairedCatchweight (175 lb)Ryan Jensendef.Mark StoddardSubmission (arm-triangle choke)13:52Light HeavyweightHouston Alexanderdef.Matt UhdeTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00 close Bellator 118 Bellator 118 May 2, 2014 Revel Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey Bellator 118 took place on May 2, 2014 in Revel Atlantic City, New Jersey.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/joe-warren-slated-for-title-fight-at-bellator-118-on-may-2/ Joe Warren slated for title fight at Bellator 118 on May 2 Mmajunkie.com 25 January 2014 2016-02-11 The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Eduardo Dantas was originally scheduled to defend his Bantamweight title against Joe Warren in the main event. However, on April 26, 2014 it was revealed that Dantas was injured head and withdrew from the fight.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/4/27/5656492/eduardo-dantas-suffers-head-injury-joe-warren-now-meets-rafael-silva Eduardo Dantas suffers head injury, Joe Warren now meets Rafael Silva for interim bantamweight title at Bellator 118 Shaun Al-Shatti MMA Fighting 27 April 2014 2016-02-11 Warren was to face Rafael Silva in an Interim Bantamweight title fight. Silva, however, missed weight and the promotion made the interim title available only if Warren were to win.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/bellator-118-live-and-official-weigh-in-results Bellator 118 official weigh-in results: Silva heavy for interim title fight Mmajunkie.com May 2014 2016-02-11 The Welterweight semifinals bout between Andrey Koreshkov and Sam Oropeza originally set for Bellator 115 was rescheduled to this card.http://themmareport.com/2014/04/welterweight-tournament-semifinal-between-andrey-koreshkov-and-sam-oropeza-rebooked-for-bellator-118/ Welterweight tournament semifinal between Andrey Koreshkov and Sam Oropeza rebooked for Bellator 118 Themmareport.com 7 April 2014 2016-02-11 Oropeza was eventually replaced by Justin Baesman. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweightJoe Warrendef.Rafael SilvaDecision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)55:00For the Bantamweight interim Championship if Warren wins.WelterweightAndrey Koreshkovdef.Justin BaesmanKO (flying knee)11:41WWsemifinals Welterweight Tournament SemifinalBantamweightMarcos Galvaodef.Thomas VasquezDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Light HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Mike MucitelliKO (punch)10:22SSLHW semifinals Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Catchweight (172 lb)Dante Riveradef.Gemiyale AdkinsMajority decision (29-29, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (187 lb)Jesus Martinezdef.Ryan CaltaldiDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)35:00MiddleweightTim Woodsdef.Eugene FadioraDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00FeatherweightDarrion Caldwelldef.Joe PingitoreSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:32FeatherweightLester Caslowdef.Jay HaasSubmission (guillotine choke)12:29LightweightSidney Outlawdef.Mike BannonDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00FeatherweightKevin Roddydef.Amran AliyevDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 close Bellator 119 Bellator 119 May 9, 2014 Casino Rama Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator 119 took place on May 9, 2014 in Rama, Ontario, Canada .http://mmajunkie.com/events/bellator-119 Bellator 119: Weichel vs. Green Mmajunkie.com 2016-02-11 The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 119 was originally set to feature the Bellator season 10 Heavyweight tournament final. However the Bellator season 10 Featherweight tournament final headlined the card instead.http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-119-35911 Bellator MMA - Bellator 119 Sherdog.com 2016-02-11 The Middleweight tournament final of Brett Cooper against Brandon Halsey was originally scheduled for this event, but was cancelled when Cooper injured himself in training. Fabricio Guerreiro and Shahbulat Shamhalaev were also scheduled to face each other on this event, but that bout was moved to the following week's event. John Alessio was originally scheduled to face Guillaume DeLorenzi at the event, however, DeLorenzi withdrew from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Eric Wisely.http://themmareport.com/2014/04/with-guillaume-delorenzi-out-john-alessio-now-meets-eric-wisely-at-bellator-119/ With Guillaume DeLorenzi out, John Alessio now meets Eric Wisely at Bellator 119 23 April 2014 Themmareport.com 2014-05-06 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweightDaniel Weicheldef.Desmond GreenSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:07FWfinals Featherweight Tournament finalsCatchweight (160 lb)John Alessiodef.Eric WiselyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WelterweightMarius Zaromskisdef.Vaughn AndersonDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00HeavyweightRaphael Butlervs.Nick RossboroughMajority Draw (28-27, 28-28, 28-28)35:00Butler was docked one point in the first round for an illegal headbutt. Preliminary Card (Spike.com)MiddleweightBrian Rogersdef.Adrian MilesKO (flying knee)21:29Catchweight (159 lb)Jason Meiseldef.Remy BussieresDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (130 lb)Malcolm Gordondef.Chris KeladesDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)35:00Catchweight (160 lb)Behrang Yousefidef.Chad FreemanSubmission (triangle choke)12:47 UnairedHeavyweightStuart Austindef.Craig HudsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:56FeatherweightMarlon Sandrodef.Chris HorodeckiDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00 close Bellator 120 Bellator 120 May 17, 2014 Landers Center Southaven, Mississippi 8,115 578,684 100,000 Bellator 120 took place on May 17, 2014.http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2014/03/01/bellator-announce-plans-for-may-17th-pay-per-view-headlined-by-eddie-alvarez-vs-michael-chandler-iii/ Bellator announce plans for May 17th Pay-Per-View headlined by Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler III Mmabay.co.uk 2016-02-11 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160329091900/http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2014/03/01/bellator-announce-plans-for-may-17th-pay-per-view-headlined-by-eddie-alvarez-vs-michael-chandler-iii/ 2016-03-29 Background The event served as Bellator MMA's inaugural pay-per-view event. Bellator 120 was expected to be headlined by Eddie Alvarez defending his Bellator Lightweight Championship against the former champion Michael Chandler in a trilogy fight. However, a week before the fight, it was announced that Alvarez had suffered a concussion and was forced to pull out of the fight. Chandler instead faced Will Brooks for the Interim Lightweight title.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/10/5702972/eddie-alvarez-suffers-concussion-out-of-bellator-120 Eddie Alvarez suffers concussion, out of Bellator 120 10 May 2014 mmafighting.com 2014-05-10 Tito Ortiz made his Bellator MMA debut at this event against Bellator Middleweight Champion Alexander Shlemenko in a Light Heavyweight bout. The Season 10 Lightweight tournament final between Patricky Freire and Marcin Held was originally scheduled to take place on the Spike TV portion of this event. However, Freire was injured and the bout was pushed back to another card.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/9/5700874/patricky-pitbull-off-bellator-120-with-injury-shahbulat-shamhalaev-vs Patricky 'Pitbull' vs. Marcin Held off Bellator 120 with injury, Shahbulat Shamhalaev vs. Fabricio Guerreiro moved in as substitute 9 May 2014 mmafighting.com Results Main Card (PPV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightQuinton Jackson def.Muhammed LawalDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LHWfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament FinalLightweight Will Brooksdef.Michael ChandlerDecision (split) (47-48, 48-47, 48-46)55:00interim Interim Lightweight Championship boutLight HeavyweightTito Ortizdef.Alexander ShlemenkoTechnical submission (arm-triangle choke)12:27HeavyweightAlexander Volkovdef.Blagoy IvanovSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:08HWfinals Heavyweight Tournament finalsWelterweight Michael Pagedef.Ricky RaineyTKO (punch)14:29 Preliminary Card (Spike TV)HeavyweightCheick Kongodef.Eric SmithTKO (knees & punches)24:35Catchweight (158 lb)Marcin Helddef.Nate JollySubmission (armbar)14:20LightweightFabricio Guerreirodef.Shahbulat ShamhalaevSubmission (kimura)13:29FeatherweightGoiti Yamauchidef.Mike RichmanDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)Catchweight (153 lb)Austin Lyonsdef.Zach UnderwoodTechnical decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)33:25Fight ended in the third round when Lyons threw an illegal knee and went to the judges' scorecards.HeavyweightMike Wesseldef.Justin FrazierTKO (punches)14:28WelterweightBen Brewerdef.Andy UhrichKO (punches)22:40 UnairedWelterweightCodie Shuffielddef.Anthony LemonSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:15BantamweightBrian Halldef.Cortez PheliaTKO (punches)30:24 close Tournaments Heavyweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals RUS Alexander Volkov USA Mark Holata TKO 1 USA Mighty Mo AUS Peter Graham SUB 3 BUL Blagoy Ivanov USA Rich Hale UD 3 USA Lavar Johnson USA Ryan Martinez TKO 1 RUS Alexander Volkov USA Mighty Mo KO 1 BUL Blagoy Ivanov USA Lavar Johnson SUB 1 RUS Alexander Volkov BUL Blagoy Ivanov SUB 2 Light Heavyweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals USA Quinton Jackson COD Christian M'Pumbu KO 1 USA Muhammed Lawal RUS Mikhail Zayats UD 3 USA Quinton Jackson USA Muhammed Lawal UD 3 Middleweight tournament bracket Semifinals Finals USA Brandon Halsey* USA Joe Pacheco* UD 3 USA Brett Cooper USA Kendall Grove KO 2 USA Brandon Halsey USA Brett Cooper SUB 1 (*) Replaced Jeremy Kimball vs. Dan Cramer Welterweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals RUS Andrey Koreshkov USA Nah-Shon Burrell TKO 1 USA Sam Oropeza BRA Cristiano Souza TKO 1 USA Adam McDonough USA Jesse Juarez UD 3 USA Nathan Coy USA Paul Bradley UD 3 RUS Andrey Koreshkov USA Justin Baesman* KO 1 USA Adam McDonough USA Nathan Coy KO 2 RUS Andrey Koreshkov USA Adam McDonough UD 3 (*) Replaced Oropeza Lightweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals POL Marcin Held BRA Rodrigo Cavalheiro SUB 1 USA Derek Anderson USA Brandon Girtz KO 2 BRA Patricky Freire USA David Rickels KO 2 USA Derek Campos USA Tim Welch UD 3 POL Marcin Held USA Derek Anderson SUB 2 BRA Patricky Freire USA Derek Campos TKO 2 POL Marcin Held BRA Patricky Freire UD 3 Featherweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals GER Daniel Weichel USA Scott Cleve SUB 1 USA Matt Bessette BRA Diego Nunes SD 3 USA Desmond Green USA Mike Richman UD 3 USA Will Martinez JPN Goiti Yamauchi UD 3 GER Daniel Weichel USA Matt Bessette UD 3 USA Desmond Green USA Will Martinez UD 3 GER Daniel Weichel USA Desmond Green SUB 2 Bellator 121 Bellator 121: Lins vs Heidlage June 6, 2014 WinStar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma 1,100 Bellator 121 took place on June 6, 2014 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.http://bellator.com/articles/bellator-121-pat-curran-defends-featherweight-title-against-patricio-pitbull https://web.archive.org/web/20140715000249/http://bellator.com/articles/bellator-121-pat-curran-defends-featherweight-title-against-patricio-pitbull dead 2014-07-15 Bellator 121: Pat Curran Defends Featherweight World Title Against Patricio Pitbull The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 121 was to feature the rematch between Pat Curran and Patricio Freire for Bellator Featherweight Championship. However, on May 21, it was announced that Curran had pulled out of the bout due to a calf injury.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/21/5740218/pat-curran-injured-out-of-bellator-121-title-fight-with-pitbull-freire Pat Curran injured, out of Bellator 121 title fight with 'Pitbull' Freire mmafighting.com Guilherme Cruz 2014-05-21 2014-05-21 Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLight HeavyweightPhilipe Linsdef.James Austen HeidlageSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:45LHWfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament quarterfinalHeavyweightJames Thompsondef.Eric PrindleTKO (punches)11:55Light HeavyweightRameau Thierry Sokoudjoudef.Terry DavinneySubmission (rear-naked choke)14:16Light HeavyweightEgidijus Valaviciusdef.Carlos EduardoDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00LHWfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament quarterfinal Preliminary Card (Spike.com)MiddleweightJoe Vedepodef.Cortez ColemanDecision (majority) (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)35:00One point deducted from Coleman in round three due to an illegal knee.Light HeavyweightKelly Anundsondef.Rodney WallaceDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)35:00LHWfinals Light Heavyweight Tournament quarterfinalLight HeavyweightRay Sloandef.Jamelle JonesSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:48Catchweight (190 lb)Bubba McDanieldef.Matt JonesDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00Catchweight (140 lb)Steve Garciadef.Cody WalkerKO (punch)10:39WelterweightWilliam Florentinodef.Guillermo AymeDecision (split) (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)35:00 Preliminary Card (Unaired)FeatherweightTreston Thomisondef.Stephen BanaszakSubmission (guillotine choke)1N/A close Bellator 122 Bellator 122: Koreshkov vs McDonough July 25, 2014 Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California 1,150 Bellator 122 took place on July 25, 2014 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 122 featured the Season 10 Middleweight and Welterweight Tournament Finals. A Heavyweight bout between Dmitrity Sosnovskiy and Manny Lara was cancelled due to an illness of Manny Lara. This was also the first show under the management of new President Scott Coker. Results Main Card (Spike TV) Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweightAndrey Koreshkovdef.Adam McDonough Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00WWfinals Welterweight Tournament finalMiddleweightBrandon Halseydef.Brett CooperSubmission (armbar)12:09MWfinals Middleweight Tournament finalLight HeavyweightLiam McGearydef.Egidijus Valavicius TKO (knees and punches)12:10LHWsemifinals Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinalWelterweightKaro Parisyandef.Phil Baroni TKO (punches)12:06 Preliminary Card (Spike.com)HeavyweightAugusto Sakaidef.Matt Frembling TKO (knee and punches)33:32LightweightBubba Jenkinsdef.Poppies MartinezTKO (punches)14:10Light HeavyweightKelly Anundsondef.Philipe Lins TKO (knee injury)11:40LHWsemifinals Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinalWelterweightFernando Gonzalezdef.Karl AmoussouDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00LightweightSaad Awaddef.Joe DuarteTKO (elbows)11:18LightweightSergio Riosdef.Stephen MartinezTKO (front kick & punches)20:20 UnairedLight HeavyweightLinton Vasselldef.Virgil Zwicker Submission (rear naked choke)11:07 close Tournaments Light Heavyweight tournament bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals ENG Liam McGeary USA Mike Mucitelli KO 1 LIT Egidijus Valavicius BRA Carlos Eduardo SD 3 USA Kelly Anundson USA Rodney Wallace UD 3 BRA Philipe Lins USA James Austen Heidlage SUB 1 ENG Liam McGeary LIT Egidijus Valavicius TKO 1 USA Kelly Anundson BRA Philipe Lins TKO 1 ENG Liam McGeary USA Kelly Anundson SUB 1 Bellator 123 Bellator 123: Curran vs. Pitbull 2 September 5, 2014 Mohegan Sun Arena 7,109 $302,010 Uncasville, Connecticut Bellator 123 took place on September 5, 2014 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background A Bellator Featherweight World Championship rematch between current champion Pat Curran and Patricio Pitbull headlined the event. The two originally met in a closely contested fight at Bellator 85 on January 17, 2013, with Curran winning the bout via split decision. The rematch was initially scheduled to take place at Bellator 121, however, it was announced on May 21, 2014 that Curran had pulled out of the bout due to a calf injury.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/21/5740218/pat-curran-injured-out-of-bellator-121-title-fight-with-pitbull-freire Pat Curran injured, out of Bellator 121 title fight with 'Pitbull' Freire mmafighting.com Guilherme Cruz 2014-05-21 2014-05-21 This event marked the first time Bellator MMA and their rival the Ultimate Fighting Championship have had live shows go against each other. Additionally, both were held in the same state in venues located within miles of each other.http://www.mmamania.com/2014/5/31/5768370/showdown-ufc-bellator-book-competing-events-sept-5-connecticut-mma Showdown! UFC Fight Night 50 and Bellator 123 go head-to-head on Sept. 5 in Connecticut mmamania.com 2014-05-31 2014-07-23 Former Strikforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal was originally scheduled to face Tom DeBlass. However, on August 11, it was revealed DeBlass suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Marcus Sursa.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/king-mo-now-expected-to-fight-replacement-marcus-sursa-at-bellator-123 'King Mo' now expected to fight replacement Marcus Sursa at Bellator 123 mmajunkie.com Dann Stupp 2014-08-11 2014-08-11 In turn, Sursa was also injured and was replaced by Dustin Jacoby. Results Fight card Featherweight Patrício Pitbull def. Pat Curran (c) Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) 5 5:00 For the Bellator Featherweight World Championship. Light Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Dustin Jacoby TKO (punches) 2 1:13 Middleweight Tamdan McCrory def. Brennan Ward KO (punches) 1 0:21 Heavyweight Bobby Lashley def. Josh Burns Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:54 Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Lavar Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:27 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) |- Middleweight Dan Cramer def. Perry Filkins Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Featherweight Scott Cleve def. Matt Bessette Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Josh Diekmann def. Mike Wessel KO (punches) 1 0:47 Bantamweight Steve Garcia def. Kin Moy Decision (split) (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Rico Disciullo def. Marvin Maldonado Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Unaired |- Light Heavyweight Mike Mucitelli def. Mark Griffin Submission (armbar) 1 0:37 Featherweight Pete Rogers Jr. def. Phillipe Martins KO (punches) 1 0:11 Bantamweight Blair Tugman def. Brandon Fleming Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 yes http://www.bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-123 Bellator 123 Fight Card Bellator.com 2014-07-16 2014-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023083240/http://www.bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-123 dead Bellator 124 Bellator 124: Newton vs. Beltran September 12, 2014 Compuware Arena Plymouth Township, Michigan 2,468 Bellator 124 took place on September 12, 2014 at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township, Michigan. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 124 was headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship match between champion Emanuel Newton and Joey Beltran.http://fightnetwork.com/news/49445:newton-vs-beltran-title-bout-set-for-bellator-124-sept-12/ Newton vs. Beltran Title Bout Set for Bellator 124 Sept. 12 fightnetwork.com Staff 2014-08-05 2014-08-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120221/http://fightnetwork.com/news/49445:newton-vs-beltran-title-bout-set-for-bellator-124-sept-12/ 2014-08-26 dead The event also featured the Bellator 2014 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final between Liam McGeary and Kelly Anundson in the co-main event, to determine the next title challenger. Results Fight card Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton (c) def. Joey Beltran KO (spinning back fist) 3 3:07 For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Kelly Anundson Submission (inverted triangle choke) 1 4:47 Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Bantamweight L.C. Davis def. Zeilton Rodrigues Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Catchweight (159 lb) Ryan Couture def. Tom Bagnasco Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:01 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Lightweight Adrian Hadribeaj def. Michael Hamida Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00 Welterweight Sabah Homasi def. Eric Moon Submission (guillotine choke) 2 1:07 Bantamweight Michael Hernandez def. Thomas Vasquez Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight LeRoy Johnson def. Adrian Henderson Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Jason Fischer def. Tony Hervey Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Eric Ramirez def. Cortez Phelia Submission (guillotine choke) 3 0:38 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Unaired |- Middleweight Ben Reiter def. Shamir Garcia Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Lightweight Justin Jaynes def. Ruben Baraiac TKO (punches) 1 4:17 yes Bellator 125 Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef September 19, 2014 Save Mart Center Fresno, California 5,000 Bellator 125 took place on September 19, 2014 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 125 was headlined by a Middleweight match between former kickboxing champion and Bellator newcomer Melvin Manhoef facing former Bellator tournament winner, and former WEC champion, Doug Marshall.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/sluggers-melvin-manhoef-and-doug-marshall-headline-bellator-125 Sluggers Melvin Manhoef and Doug Marshall headline Bellator 125 mmajunkie.com Staff 2014-08-12 2014-08-12 Four time Bellator tournament veteran Brian Rogers was originally scheduled to face former WEC champion James Irvin in the co-main event of this card. However, on September 1, it was revealed that Irvin was injured and Rogers would instead face season eight tournament finalist Brett Cooper.http://www.mmaweekly.com/james-irvin-injured-brian-rogers-now-faces-brett-cooper-at-bellator-125 James Irvin Injured, Brian Rogers Now Faces Brett Cooper at Bellator 125 mmaweekly.com Staff 2014-09-01 2014-09-01 Then, on September 9, it was announced that Cooper would have to pull out of the match due to a back injury; Rogers instead faced promotional newcomer Rafael Carvalho.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Brett-Cooper-Suffers-Back-Injury-Brian-Rogers-to-Fight-Rafael-Carvalho-at-Bellator-125-73549 Brett Cooper Suffers Back Injury Brian Rogers to Fight Rafael Carvalho at Bellator 125 sherdog.com C.J. Tuttle 2014-09-09 2014-09-09 Results Fight card Middleweight Melvin Manhoef def. Doug Marshall KO (punch) 1 1:45 Middleweight Rafael Carvalho def. Brian Rogers TKO (punches) 1 3:06 Heavyweight Javy Ayala def. Raphael Butler Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:03 Catchweight (148 lb) Goiti Yamauchi def. Martin Stapleton Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:37 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Featherweight Joe Neal def. Paul Ruiz Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Flyweight Matt Ramirez def. Oscar Ramirez Submission (armbar) 1 0:42 Welterweight Chris Honeycutt def. Aaron Wilkinson TKO (punches) 2 4:45 Featherweight Julio Cesar Neves def. Poppies Martinez TKO (punches) 1 2:16 Featherweight Jonny Bonilla-Bowman def. Art Becerra Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Welterweight Jesse Juarez def. Ron Keslar Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Middleweight George Zuniga def. Granson Clark TKO (punches) 1 0:34 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Unaired |- Middleweight Nate James def. Anthony Ruiz Decision (split) 3 5:00 yes Bellator 126 Bellator 126: Shlemenko vs. Halsey September 26, 2014 Grand Canyon University Arena Phoenix, Arizona 6,300 Bellator 126 took place on September 26, 2014 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 126 was headlined by a Middleweight Championship bout between champion Alexander Shlemenko and Season 10 Middleweight Tournament winner Brandon Halsey.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/8/13/5999299/alexander-shlemenko-defends-middleweight-title-at-bellator-126 Alexander Shlemenko defends middleweight title at Bellator 126 mmafighting.com Guilherme Cruz 2014-08-13 2014-08-13 The card also featured the final bout of the Season 10 Lightweight Tournament between Patricky Freire and Marcin Held. Results Fight card Middleweight Brandon Halsey def. Alexander Shlemenko (c) Technical submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:35 For the Bellator Middleweight Championship Lightweight Marcin Held def. Patricky Freire Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00 Bellator Lightweight Tournament Final Featherweight Bubba Jenkins def. Thiago Meller Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Mike Richman def. Ed West KO (punches) 1 2:44 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Catchweight (160 lb) LaRue Burley def. Raymond Pina Submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:22 Middleweight Clifford Starks def. Kobe Ortiz Technical submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:52 Heavyweight Nick Rossborough def. Ryan Martinez TKO (injury) 1 5:00 Doctor stopped the fight between rounds due to Martinez's torn bicep. Bantamweight Joe Taimanglo def. Michael Parker Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Dan Charles def. Stuart Austin KO (punch) 3 0:18 Lightweight Derek Campos def. Estevan Payan KO (punch) 1 0:31 Lightweight Brandon Girtz def. Benny Madrid TKO (punches) 1 0:57 yes Bellator 127 Bellator 127: Straus vs. Wilcox October 3, 2014 Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California 1,200 Bellator 127 took place on October 3, 2014 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background The event was headlined by featherweight match between former Bellator Featherweight Champion Daniel Mason-Straus and season nine tournament finalist Justin Wilcox. The co-main event was supposed to feature a Welterweight bout between former Dream welterweight champion Marius Zaromskis and former WEC champion Karo Parisyan. However, on September 24 it was announced that Fernando Gonzalez replaced Marius Zaromskis due to an undisclosed injury. Fernando's original opponent Justin Baesman faced newcomer John Mercurio.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Source-Karo-Parisyan-Will-Fight-Marius-Zaromskis-at-Bellator-127-on-Oct-3-72187 Source: Karo Parisyan Will Fight Marius Zaromskis at Bellator 127 on Oct. 3 sherdog.com CJ Tuttle 2014-08-21 2014-08-21 Results Fight card Featherweight Daniel Mason-Straus def. Justin Wilcox KO (punches) 1 0:50 Catchweight (173 lb) Fernando Gonzalez def. Karo Parisyan TKO (punches) 1 1:43 Catchweight (138 lb) Rafael Silva def. Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Middleweight Kendall Grove def. Christian M'Pumbu Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:14 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) |- Light Heavyweight Ray Sloan def. Nick Moghaddam Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Lightweight Saad Awad def. Sergio Rios Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Middleweight Keith Berry vs. Joe Pacheco No Contest 3 5:00 Originally a split decision win for Berry; overturned after failing a drug test. Light Heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Malik Merad TKO (elbows) 2 4:04 Catchweight (177 lb) Ricky Rainey def. Johnny Cisneros TKO (knee & strikes) 1 3:18 Welterweight Justin Baesman def. John Mercurio Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Unaired |- Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def. David Duran TKO (strikes) 1 yes Bellator 128 Bellator 128: Dantas vs. Warren October 10, 2014 Winstar World Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma 1,325 Bellator 128 took place on October 10, 2014 at the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 128 was headlined by a Bellator Bantamweight Championship fight between champion Eduardo Dantas and interim champion Joe Warren. A Lightweight contest between Alexander Sarnavskiy and John Gunderson was scheduled to take place on this card. However, due to Gunderson pulling out of the bout and retiring, Derek Campos stepped in as a replacement.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/53-fight-veteran-john-gunderson-withdraws-from-bellator-128-retires-from-mma 53-fight veteran John Gunderson withdraws from Bellator 128, retires from MMA MMAJunkie.com September 30, 2014 Campos suffered an injury and was forced out of the fight, Sarnavskiy faced promotional newcomer Dakota Cochrane.http://themmareport.com/2014/10/dakota-cochrane-replaces-derek-campos-meets-alexander-sarnavskiy-on-friday-at-bellator-128/ Dakota Cochrane replaces Derek Campos, meets Alexander Sarnavskiy on Friday at Bellator 128 TheMMAReport.com October 7, 2014 Results Fight card Bantamweight Joe Warren (ic) def. Eduardo Dantas (c) Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) 5 5:00 For the Bellator Bantamweight Championship Welterweight Michael Page def. Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Catchweight (160 lb) Alexander Sarnavskiy def. Dakota Cochrane Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:32 Middleweight Emiliano Sordi def. Bubba McDaniel Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:58 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) |- Welterweight Cortez Coleman def. William Florentino Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Middleweight Jason Butcher def. Andreas Michailidis TKO (punches) 2 0:28 This fight aired on Spike TV after Alexander Sarnavskiy vs. Dakota Cochrane. Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Stephen Banaszak Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:18 This fight aired on Spike TV after Michael Page vs. Nah-Shon Burrell. Featherweight John Teixeira def. Scott Cleve Decision (split) 3 5:00 Lightweight J.C. Cottrell def. Jonathan Gary Submission (guillotine choke) 2 3:30 Catchweight (129 lb) Brenden Seyler def. Demario Cade Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:25 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Unaired |- Featherweight Cody Walker def. Treston Thomison KO (head kick) 2 4:59 Lightweight Jason Sampson def. Danny Sykora Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 yes Bellator 129 Bellator 129: Neer vs. Bradley October 17, 2014 Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, Iowa 3,951 Bellator 129 took place on October 17, 2014 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 129 was headlined by a Welterweight fight between Iowa natives and UFC Vets Josh Neer and Paul Bradley. In the co-main event Houston Alexander was expected to face Pride FC vet James Thompson in a Heavyweight bout. However, on October 10, 2014, it was announced that Thompson was pulled from the fight due to injury.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/10/6959947/james-thompson-out-of-bellator-129-fight-with-houston-alexander James Thompson out of Bellator 129 fight with Houston Alexander due to injury 10 October 2014 Alexander instead faced Virgil Zwicker.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/12/6966097/james-thompson-out-virgil-zwicker-in-against-houston-alexander-at James Thompson out, Virgil Zwicker in against Houston Alexander at Bellator 129 MMAFighting.com October 12, 2014 Results Fight card Welterweight Paul Bradley def. Josh Neer Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Catchweight (215 lb) Houston Alexander vs. Virgil Zwicker Draw (majority) (29-28, 28-28, 28-28) 3 5:00 Alexander was docked a point in the third round for a head-butt. Welterweight André Santos def. James Terry Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Middleweight Joe Vedepo def. Davin Clark TKO (punches) 3 2:27 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Catchweight (139 lb) John DeVall def. Chris Lane Submission (triangle choke) 1 4:40 Catchweight (150 lb) Eric Howser def. Tim Bazer TKO (elbows) 1 4:11 Catchweight (150 lb) Martin Brown def. Bryan Corley KO (punches) 2 0:42 Catchweight (168 lb) Jozette Cotton def. Holly Lawson Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Middleweight Anthony Smith def. Brian Green Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Catchweight (178 lb) Victor Moreno def. Marcos Marquez Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Catchweight (158 lb) Michael McBride def. Kevin Morris Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:32 yes Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup October 18, 2014 Sam Boyd Stadium Whitney, Nevada The Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup took place on October 18, 2014 at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Whitney, Nevada. Background On October 15, 2014, Bellator announced that during the Monster Energy Cup series three fights will take place during the "Party in the Pits" pre-race festivities.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-MMA-to-Hold-3-Fights-at-2014-Monster-Energy-Cup-Supercross-Race-75685 Bellator MMA To Hold 3 Fights at 2014 MONSTER ENERGY CUP SUPERCROSS RACE Results Fight card Heavyweight Dan Charles def. James Wilson Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Adrian Hadribeaj def. A.J. Williams Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Gustavo Lopez def. Sean Cantor Submission (rear naked choke) 1 4:39 yes Bellator 130 Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell October 24, 2014 Kansas Star Arena Mulvane, Kansas 2,700 Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassel took place on October 24, 2014 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 130 was headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship fight between Emanuel Newton and Linton Vassell. Results Fight card Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton (c) def. Linton Vassell Submission (rear-naked choke) 5 0:47 For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship Heavyweight Bobby Lashley def. Karl Etherington Submission (punches) 1 1:31 Women's Featherweight Marloes Coenen def. Annalisa Bucci Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 0:57 Lightweight Dave Jansen def. Rick Hawn Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Lightweight David Rickels def. Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Featherweight Ricky Musgrave def. Joe Wilk TKO (punches & elbows) 1 2:45 Featherweight Marcio Navarro def. Cody Carrillo Submission (punches) 3 2:09 Heavyweight Daniel Gallemore def. Gzim Selmani TKO (punches) 2 4:33 Middleweight Sam Oropeza def. Gary Tapusoa TKO (punches) 1 2:31 Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Anthony Dizy Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 Catchweight (159 lb) Aaron Derrow def. Nate Jolly Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Alex Huddleston def. Derek Bohi TKO (punches) 1 4:04 yes Bellator 131 Bellator 131: Ortiz vs. Bonnar November 15, 2014 Valley View Casino Center San Diego, California $407,259 8,243 Bellator 131 took place on November 15, 2014 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background The event was announced during the Bellator Season 11 debut on September 5, 2014. It served as the season finale. Bellator President Scott Coker announced the main event would feature a grudge match between two former top UFC light heavyweights with Tito Ortiz taking on the newly signed Stephan Bonnar.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/will-brooks-vs-michael-chandler-co-headlines-bellator-131-ortiz-vs-bonnar Will Brooks vs. Michael Chandler co-headlines 'Bellator 131: Tito vs. Bonnar' MMAjunkie.com Staff 2014-09-06 2014-09-06 Additionally, it was announced that the co-main event would be a rematch between current interim lightweight champion Will Brooks and former undisputed champion Michael Chandler, for the vacant world title. Muhammed Lawal was originally scheduled to face Tom DeBlass on this card. However, on November 1, it was announced that DeBlass had suffered a cut during training and had to withdraw from the bout.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/nasty-cut-forces-tom-deblass-out-of-king-mo-fight-at-bellator-131 Nasty cut forces Tom DeBlass out of 'King Mo' fight at Bellator 131 MMAjunkie.com Staff 2014-11-01 2014-11-02 Lawal instead faced Joe Vedepo. This event was the highest rated in Bellator's history, garnering an average viewership of 1.2 million television viewers in the U.S. with a peak of over 2 million viewers in the main event.http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/spike-tv-bellator-131-tito-vs-bonnar-peaks-with-2-million-viewers Spike TV: 'Bellator 131: Tito vs. Bonnar' peaks with 2 million viewers MMAjunkie.com Staff 2014-11-18 2014-11-18 Results Main card Light Heavyweight Tito Ortiz def. Stephan Bonnar Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 30-27) 3 5:00 |- Lightweight Will Brooks (ic) def. Michael Chandler TKO (punches) 4 3:48 For the vacant Bellator Lightweight Championship Middleweight Joe Schilling def. Melvin Manhoef KO (punch) 2 0:32 Catchweight (143 lb) Mike Richman def. Nam Phan TKO (punches) 1 0:46 Light Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Joe Vedepo TKO (punches) 3 0:39 |- ! colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Preliminary Card (Spike.com) Middleweight A.J. Matthews def. Kyle Bolt TKO (punches) 1 1:39 Flyweight Jonathan Santa Maria def. Ron Henderson Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) 3 5:00 Featherweight Jordan Bailey def. Alex Higley Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:27 Flyweight Nick Garcia def. Matthew Ramirez Submission (guillotine choke) 2 0:56 Welterweight Andy Murad def. Bubba Pugh Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Rolando Perez vs. Mark Vorgeas Split Draw (29-27, 26-30, 28-28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Joao Faria def. Ian Butler Submission (head and arm choke) 3 1:58 yes References 30em External links Bellator Category:2014 American television seasons Category:2014 in mixed martial arts Category:Bellator MMA by year