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PromotionBellator MMA
First date airedFebruary 28, 2014 (2014-02-28)
Last date airedNovember 15, 2014 (2014-11-15)
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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

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Bellator 110
DateFebruary 28, 2014
VenueMohegan Sun
CityUncasville, Connecticut

Bellator 110 took place on February 28, 2014 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.[1] 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.[2]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Quinton Jackson def. Christian M'Pumbu KO (punches) 1 4:34 [a]
Light Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Mikhail Zayats Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [a]
Featherweight Matt Bessette def. Diego Nunes Decision (split) (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Desmond Green def. Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Featherweight Will Martinez def. Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Scott Cleve Submission (rear naked choke) 1 3:46 [b]
Featherweight Saul Almeida def. Andrew Fisher Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Egidijus Valavičius def. Atanas Djambazov KO (knee and punch) 1 0:48
Lightweight Ryan Quinn def. Andrew Calandrelli Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Manny Lara vs. Josh Diekmann No Contest 1 0:18 [c]
Bantamweight Marvin Maldonado vs. Rico Disciullo No Contest 1 1:53 [d]
  1. ^ a b Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals
  2. ^ a b c d Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinals
  3. ^ Diekmann inadvertently scratched Lara in the eye.
  4. ^ DiSciullo threw 2 inadvertent illegal knees while Maldonado was grounded.

Bellator 111

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Bellator 111
DateMarch 7, 2014
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma

Bellator 111 took place on March 7, 2014 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.[3] 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.[4]

The card also featured the opening round of the Heavyweight tournament.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight Eduardo Dantas (c) def. Anthony Leone Submission (rear naked choke) 2 4:00 [a]
Heavyweight Lavar Johnson def. Ryan Martinez TKO (punches) 1 4:22 [b]
Heavyweight Mighty Mo def. Peter Graham Submission (cobra choke) 3 2:31 [b]
Heavyweight Alexander Volkov def. Mark Holata TKO (punches) 1 1:21 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov def. Rich Hale Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 [b]
Middleweight Cortez Coleman def. Daniel Miller Submission (verbal submission to punches) 2 4:49
Heavyweight Javy Ayala def. Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:05
Catchweight (190 lb) Abdul Razak Alhassan def. Matt Jones TKO (punches) 1 1:23
Lightweight Brent Primus def. Chris Jones TKO (punches) 1 1:45
Bantamweight Chris Gutiérrez def. Justin McNally TKO (punches) 1 2:50
Unaired
Featherweight Stephen Banaszak def. Treston Thomison Submission (armlock) 1 4:56
  1. ^ For Bantamweight Championship
  2. ^ a b c d Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals

Bellator 112

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Bellator 112
DateMarch 14, 2014
VenueThe Horseshoe
CityHammond, Indiana

Bellator 112 took place on March 14, 2014 at The Horseshoe in Hammond, Indiana.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Pat Curran def. Daniel Straus (c) Submission (rear-naked choke) 5 4:46 [a]
Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Nah-Shon Burrell TKO (knee and punches) 1 0:41 [b]
Welterweight Sam Oropeza def. Cristiano Souza TKO (punches) 1 3:07 [b]
Welterweight Adam McDonough def. Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Welterweight Nathan Coy def. Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Welterweight Belal Muhammad def. A.J. Matthews Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Lance Surma Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:50
Lightweight Derek Loffer def. Bobby Reardanz Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (215 lb) Anthony Gomez def. Jason Guida Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Daniel James def. Erick Correa Submission (punches) 2 4:30
Unaired
Bantamweight Diego Marlon def. Lloyd Carter Submission (triangle choke) 2 3:10
  1. ^ For Featherweight Championship
  2. ^ a b c d Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals

Bellator 113

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Bellator 113
DateMarch 21, 2014
VenueKansas Star Arena
CityMulvane, Kansas

Bellator 113 took place on March 21, 2014 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton (ic) def. Attila Végh (c) Decision (split) (48-47, 47-48, 49-46) 5 5:00 [a]
Lightweight Patricky Freire def. David Rickels KO (punches) 2 0:54 [b]
Lightweight Marcin Held def. Rodrigo Cavalheiro Submission (toe hold) 1 1:56 [b]
Lightweight Derek Campos def. Tim Welch Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Lightweight Derek Anderson def. Brandon Girtz KO (knee) 2 0:23 [b]
Featherweight Israel Giron def. Cody Carrillo Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Eric Wisely def. Donnie Bell Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Daniel Gallemore def. Frederick Brown TKO (punches) 1 3:34
Catchweight (158 lb) Bobby Cooper def. Márcio Navarro Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Unaired
Bantamweight LC Davis def. Tory Bogguess Submission (guillotine choke) 1 4:58
  1. ^ Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout
  2. ^ a b c d Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals

Bellator 114

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Bellator 114
DateMarch 28, 2014
VenueMaverik Center
CityWest Valley City, Utah

Bellator 114 took place on March 28, 2014 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.[11] 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 Notes
Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko (c) def. Brennan Ward Submission (guillotine choke) 2 1:22 [a]
Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Matt Bessette Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Desmond Green def. Will Martinez Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Middleweight Brett Cooper def. Kendall Grove KO (punches) 2 3:33 [c]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Lightweight Justin Wilcox def. Jason Fischer Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Bubba Jenkins def. Sean Powers Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Linton Vassell def. Trevor Carlson Submission (rear naked choke) 2 1:54
Welterweight Gavin Sterritt def. Mike Estus Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:29
Middleweight Joe Rodriguez def. Eric Wahlin Submission (arm triangle choke) 2 2:06
Unaired
Featherweight Rad Martinez def. Edson Berto Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For Middleweight Championship
  2. ^ a b Featherweight Tournament Semifinals
  3. ^ Middleweight Tournament Semifinals

Bellator 115

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Bellator 115
DateApril 4, 2014
VenueReno Events Center
CityReno, Nevada

Bellator 115 took place on April 4, 2014 at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.[12] 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.[13] 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.[13]

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.[13]

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.[14]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Vitaly Minakov (c) def. Cheick Kongo Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 48-46) 5 5:00 [a][b]
Welterweight Herman Terrado vs. Justin Baesman Majority Draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Kelly Anundson def. Volkan Oezdemir Submission (cross-face crank) 2 3:19
Catchweight (195 lb) Mikkel Parlo def. Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Lightweight Rudy Morales def. Jimmy Jones Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Rick Reeves def. James Terry Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Freddie Aquitania def. Josh Appelt Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Sinjen Smith def. Jason Powell Submission (armbar) 1 1:52
Flyweight Benito Lopez def. Oscar Ramirez Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For Heavyweight Championship.
  2. ^ Minakov was docked 1 point for kicks to Kongo's groin in round 1.

Bellator 116

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Bellator 116
DateApril 11, 2014
VenuePechanga Resort & Casino
CityTemecula, California

Bellator 116 took place on April 11, 2014 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.[15] 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.[16]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov def. Lavar Johnson Submission (americana) 1 4:08 [a]
Light Heavyweight Joey Beltran def. Vladimir Matyushenko Submission (north-south choke) 3 3:06 [b]
Welterweight Adam McDonough def. Nathan Coy KO (punches) 2 0:30 [c]
Heavyweight Alexander Volkov def. Mighty Mo KO (head kick) 1 2:44 [a]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Middleweight Brandon Halsey def. Joe Pacheco Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [d]
Welterweight Karo Parisyan def. Ron Keslar KO (punches) 2 4:05
Bantamweight Rob Emerson def. Joe Taimanglo Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (180 lb) Ricky Rainey def. Andy Murad TKO (head kick and punches) 1 1:11
Light Heavyweight Philipe Lins def. Travis Clark Submission (rear naked choke) 1 0:40
Light Heavyweight Rodney Wallace def. Carlos Eduardo Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Unaired
Middleweight Dave Vitkay def. Keith Berry Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Poppies Martinez def. Josh Smith Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:50
Featherweight Brandon Bender def. Mario Navarro Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:15
  1. ^ a b Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals
  2. ^ Vladimir Matyushenko Retirement Fight
  3. ^ Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
  4. ^ Middleweight Tournament Semifinal

Bellator 117

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Bellator 117
DateApril 18, 2014
VenueMid-America Center
CityCouncil Bluffs, Iowa

Bellator 117 took place on April 18, 2014 at the Mid-American Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.[17] 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 Notes
Welterweight Douglas Lima def. Rick Hawn TKO (corner stoppage) 2 3:19 [a]
Lightweight Marcin Held def. Derek Anderson Submission (triangle choke) 2 3:07 [b]
Welterweight Karl Amoussou def. David Gomez Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Patricky Freire def. Derek Campos TKO (punches) 2 0:52 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Lightweight Martin Brown def. Jared Downing Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight LaRue Burley def. Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-28, 29-27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Joe Vedepo def. Ben Crowder TKO (leg injury) 1 0:48
Middleweight Anthony Smith def. Victor Moreno Submission (triangle choke) 2 0:59
Catchweight (150 lb) Julio Cesar Neves def. Josh Arocho TKO (elbows) 2 2:37
Lightweight Jordan Parsons def. Tim Bazer KO (punches) 2 0:04
Unaired
Catchweight (175 lb) Ryan Jensen def. Mark Stoddard Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:52
Light Heavyweight Houston Alexander def. Matt Uhde TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
  1. ^ For the vacant Welterweight Championship
  2. ^ a b Lightweight Tournament Semifinals

Bellator 118

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Bellator 118
DateMay 2, 2014
VenueRevel Atlantic City
CityAtlantic City, New Jersey

Bellator 118 took place on May 2, 2014 in Revel Atlantic City, New Jersey.[18] 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.[19] 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.[20]

The Welterweight semifinals bout between Andrey Koreshkov and Sam Oropeza originally set for Bellator 115[13] was rescheduled to this card.[21] Oropeza was eventually replaced by Justin Baesman.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight Joe Warren def. Rafael Silva Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) 5 5:00 [a]
Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Justin Baesman KO (flying knee) 1 1:41 [b]
Bantamweight Marcos Galvao def. Thomas Vasquez Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Mike Mucitelli KO (punch) 1 0:22 [c]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Catchweight (172 lb) Dante Rivera def. Gemiyale Adkins Majority decision (29-29, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (187 lb) Jesus Martinez def. Ryan Caltaldi Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00
Middleweight Tim Woods def. Eugene Fadiora Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Darrion Caldwell def. Joe Pingitore Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:32
Featherweight Lester Caslow def. Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:29
Lightweight Sidney Outlaw def. Mike Bannon Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Kevin Roddy def. Amran Aliyev Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For the Bantamweight interim Championship if Warren wins.
  2. ^ Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
  3. ^ Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal

Bellator 119

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Bellator 119
DateMay 9, 2014
VenueCasino Rama
CityRama, Ontario, Canada

Bellator 119 took place on May 9, 2014 in Rama, Ontario, Canada .[22] 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.[22] However the Bellator season 10 Featherweight tournament final headlined the card instead.[23]

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.[24]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Desmond Green Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:07 [a]
Catchweight (160 lb) John Alessio def. Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Marius Zaromskis def. Vaughn Anderson Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Raphael Butler vs. Nick Rossborough Majority Draw (28-27, 28-28, 28-28) 3 5:00 [b]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Middleweight Brian Rogers def. Adrian Miles KO (flying knee) 2 1:29
Catchweight (159 lb) Jason Meisel def. Remy Bussieres Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (130 lb) Malcolm Gordon def. Chris Kelades Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Behrang Yousefi def. Chad Freeman Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:47
Unaired
Heavyweight Stuart Austin def. Craig Hudson Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:56
Featherweight Marlon Sandro def. Chris Horodecki Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Featherweight Tournament finals
  2. ^ Butler was docked one point in the first round for an illegal headbutt.

Bellator 120

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Bellator 120
DateMay 17, 2014
VenueLanders Center
CitySouthaven, Mississippi
Attendance8,115
Total gate578,684
Buyrate100,000

Bellator 120 took place on May 17, 2014.[25]

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.[26]

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.[27]

Results

Main Card (PPV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Quinton Jackson def. Muhammed Lawal Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00 [a]
Lightweight Will Brooks def. Michael Chandler Decision (split) (47-48, 48-47, 48-46) 5 5:00 [b]
Light Heavyweight Tito Ortiz def. Alexander Shlemenko Technical submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 2:27
Heavyweight Alexander Volkov def. Blagoy Ivanov Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:08 [c]
Welterweight Michael Page def. Ricky Rainey TKO (punch) 1 4:29
Preliminary Card (Spike TV)
Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Eric Smith TKO (knees & punches) 2 4:35
Catchweight (158 lb) Marcin Held def. Nate Jolly Submission (armbar) 1 4:20
Lightweight Fabricio Guerreiro def. Shahbulat Shamhalaev Submission (kimura) 1 3:29
Featherweight Goiti Yamauchi def. Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Catchweight (153 lb) Austin Lyons def. Zach Underwood Technical decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) 3 3:25 [d]
Heavyweight Mike Wessel def. Justin Frazier TKO (punches) 1 4:28
Welterweight Ben Brewer def. Andy Uhrich KO (punches) 2 2:40
Unaired
Welterweight Codie Shuffield def. Anthony Lemon Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:15
Bantamweight Brian Hall def. Cortez Phelia TKO (punches) 3 0:24
  1. ^ Light Heavyweight Tournament Final
  2. ^ Interim Lightweight Championship bout
  3. ^ Heavyweight Tournament finals
  4. ^ Fight ended in the third round when Lyons threw an illegal knee and went to the judges' scorecards.

Tournaments

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Heavyweight tournament bracket

[edit]
Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
Russia Alexander Volkov TKO
United States Mark Holata 1
Russia Alexander Volkov KO
United States Mighty Mo 1
United States Mighty Mo SUB
Australia Peter Graham 3
Russia Alexander Volkov SUB
Bulgaria Blagoy Ivanov 2
Bulgaria Blagoy Ivanov UD
United States Rich Hale 3
Bulgaria Blagoy Ivanov SUB
United States Lavar Johnson 1
United States Lavar Johnson TKO
United States Ryan Martinez 1

Light Heavyweight tournament bracket

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Semifinals Finals
      
United States Quinton Jackson KO
Democratic Republic of the Congo Christian M'Pumbu 1
United States Quinton Jackson UD
United States Muhammed Lawal 3
United States Muhammed Lawal UD
Russia Mikhail Zayats 3

Middleweight tournament bracket

[edit]
Semifinals Finals
      
United States Brandon Halsey* UD
United States Joe Pacheco* 3
United States Brandon Halsey SUB
United States Brett Cooper 1
United States Brett Cooper KO
United States Kendall Grove 2

(*) Replaced Jeremy Kimball vs. Dan Cramer

Welterweight tournament bracket

[edit]
Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
Russia Andrey Koreshkov TKO
United States Nah-Shon Burrell 1
Russia Andrey Koreshkov KO
United States Justin Baesman* 1
United States Sam Oropeza TKO
Brazil Cristiano Souza 1
Russia Andrey Koreshkov UD
United States Adam McDonough 3
United States Adam McDonough UD
United States Jesse Juarez 3
United States Adam McDonough KO
United States Nathan Coy 2
United States Nathan Coy UD
United States Paul Bradley 3

(*) Replaced Oropeza

Lightweight tournament bracket

[edit]
Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
Poland Marcin Held SUB
Brazil Rodrigo Cavalheiro 1
Poland Marcin Held SUB
United States Derek Anderson 2
United States Derek Anderson KO
United States Brandon Girtz 2
Poland Marcin Held UD
Brazil Patricky Freire 3
Brazil Patricky Freire KO
United States David Rickels 2
Brazil Patricky Freire TKO
United States Derek Campos 2
United States Derek Campos UD
United States Tim Welch 3

Featherweight tournament bracket

[edit]
Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
Germany Daniel Weichel SUB
United States Scott Cleve 1
Germany Daniel Weichel UD
United States Matt Bessette 3
United States Matt Bessette SD
Brazil Diego Nunes 3
Germany Daniel Weichel SUB
United States Desmond Green 2
United States Desmond Green UD
United States Mike Richman 3
United States Desmond Green UD
United States Will Martinez 3
United States Will Martinez UD
Japan Goiti Yamauchi 3

Bellator 121

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Bellator 121: Lins vs Heidlage
DateJune 6, 2014
VenueWinStar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,100

Bellator 121 took place on June 6, 2014 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.[28] 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.[29]

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Philipe Lins def. James Austen Heidlage Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:45 [a]
Heavyweight James Thompson def. Eric Prindle TKO (punches) 1 1:55
Light Heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Terry Davinney Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:16
Light Heavyweight Egidijus Valavicius def. Carlos Eduardo Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00 [a]
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Middleweight Joe Vedepo def. Cortez Coleman Decision (majority) (28-28, 29-27, 29-27) 3 5:00 [b]
Light Heavyweight Kelly Anundson def. Rodney Wallace Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [a]
Light Heavyweight Ray Sloan def. Jamelle Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:48
Catchweight (190 lb) Bubba McDaniel def. Matt Jones Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (140 lb) Steve Garcia def. Cody Walker KO (punch) 1 0:39
Welterweight William Florentino def. Guillermo Ayme Decision (split) (28-29, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (Unaired)
Featherweight Treston Thomison def. Stephen Banaszak Submission (guillotine choke) 1 N/A
  1. ^ a b c Light Heavyweight Tournament quarterfinal
  2. ^ One point deducted from Coleman in round three due to an illegal knee.

Bellator 122

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Bellator 122: Koreshkov vs McDonough
DateJuly 25, 2014
VenuePechanga Resort & Casino
CityTemecula, California
Attendance1,150

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 Notes
Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Adam McDonough Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00 [a]
Middleweight Brandon Halsey def. Brett Cooper Submission (armbar) 1 2:09 [b]
Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Egidijus Valavicius TKO (knees and punches) 1 2:10 [c]
Welterweight Karo Parisyan def. Phil Baroni TKO (punches) 1 2:06
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Heavyweight Augusto Sakai def. Matt Frembling TKO (knee and punches) 3 3:32
Lightweight Bubba Jenkins def. Poppies Martinez TKO (punches) 1 4:10
Light Heavyweight Kelly Anundson def. Philipe Lins TKO (knee injury) 1 1:40 [c]
Welterweight Fernando Gonzalez def. Karl Amoussou Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Saad Awad def. Joe Duarte TKO (elbows) 1 1:18
Lightweight Sergio Rios def. Stephen Martinez TKO (front kick & punches) 2 0:20
Unaired
Light Heavyweight Linton Vassell def. Virgil Zwicker Submission (rear naked choke) 1 1:07
  1. ^ Welterweight Tournament final
  2. ^ Middleweight Tournament final
  3. ^ a b Light Heavyweight Tournament semifinal

Tournaments

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Light Heavyweight tournament bracket

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Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
England Liam McGeary KO
United States Mike Mucitelli 1
England Liam McGeary TKO
Lithuania Egidijus Valavicius 1
Lithuania Egidijus Valavicius SD
Brazil Carlos Eduardo 3
England Liam McGeary SUB
United States Kelly Anundson 1
United States Kelly Anundson UD
United States Rodney Wallace 3
United States Kelly Anundson TKO
Brazil Philipe Lins 1
Brazil Philipe Lins SUB
United States James Austen Heidlage 1

Bellator 123

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Bellator 123: Curran vs. Pitbull 2
DateSeptember 5, 2014
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut
Attendance7,109
Total gate$302,010

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.[30]

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.[31]

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.[32] In turn, Sursa was also injured and was replaced by Dustin Jacoby.

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Patrício Pitbull def. Pat Curran (c) Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) 5 5:00 [a]
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
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
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
  1. ^ For the Bellator Featherweight World Championship.

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Bellator 124

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Bellator 124: Newton vs. Beltran
DateSeptember 12, 2014
VenueCompuware Arena
CityPlymouth Township, Michigan
Attendance2,468

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.[34]

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.[34]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton (c) def. Joey Beltran KO (spinning back fist) 3 3:07 [a]
Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Kelly Anundson Submission (inverted triangle choke) 1 4:47 [b]
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
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
Unaired
Middleweight Ben Reiter def. Shamir Garcia Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Lightweight Justin Jaynes def. Ruben Baraiac TKO (punches) 1 4:17
  1. ^ For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship
  2. ^ Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Final

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Bellator 125

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Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef
DateSeptember 19, 2014
VenueSave Mart Center
CityFresno, California
Attendance5,000

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.[35]

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.[36] 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.[37]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
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
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
Unaired
Middleweight Nate James def. Anthony Ruiz Decision (split) 3 5:00

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Bellator 126

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Bellator 126: Shlemenko vs. Halsey
DateSeptember 26, 2014
VenueGrand Canyon University Arena
CityPhoenix, Arizona
Attendance6,300

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.[38]

The card also featured the final bout of the Season 10 Lightweight Tournament between Patricky Freire and Marcin Held.[38]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Brandon Halsey def. Alexander Shlemenko (c) Technical submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:35 [a]
Lightweight Marcin Held def. Patricky Freire Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00 [b]
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
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 [c]
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
  1. ^ For the Bellator Middleweight Championship
  2. ^ Bellator Lightweight Tournament Final
  3. ^ Doctor stopped the fight between rounds due to Martinez's torn bicep.

[38]

Bellator 127

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Bellator 127: Straus vs. Wilcox
DateOctober 3, 2014
VenuePechanga Resort & Casino
CityTemecula, California
Attendance1,200

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.[39]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
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
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 [a]
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
Unaired
Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def. David Duran TKO (strikes) 1
  1. ^ Originally a split decision win for Berry; overturned after failing a drug test.

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Bellator 128

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Bellator 128: Dantas vs. Warren
DateOctober 10, 2014
VenueWinstar World Casino
CityThackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,325

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.[40] Campos suffered an injury and was forced out of the fight, Sarnavskiy faced promotional newcomer Dakota Cochrane.[41]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight Joe Warren (ic) def. Eduardo Dantas (c) Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) 5 5:00 [a]
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
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 [b]
Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Stephen Banaszak Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:18 [c]
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
Unaired
Featherweight Cody Walker def. Treston Thomison KO (head kick) 2 4:59
Lightweight Jason Sampson def. Danny Sykora Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For the Bellator Bantamweight Championship
  2. ^ This fight aired on Spike TV after Alexander Sarnavskiy vs. Dakota Cochrane.
  3. ^ This fight aired on Spike TV after Michael Page vs. Nah-Shon Burrell.

Bellator 129

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Bellator 129: Neer vs. Bradley
DateOctober 17, 2014
VenueMid-America Center
CityCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
Attendance3,951

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.[42] Alexander instead faced Virgil Zwicker.[43]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
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 [a]
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
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
  1. ^ Alexander was docked a point in the third round for a head-butt.

Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup

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Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup
DateOctober 18, 2014
VenueSam Boyd Stadium
CityWhitney, 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.[44]

Results

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
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

Bellator 130

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Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell
DateOctober 24, 2014
VenueKansas Star Arena
CityMulvane, Kansas
Attendance2,700

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
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton (c) def. Linton Vassell Submission (rear-naked choke) 5 0:47 [a]
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
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
  1. ^ For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship

Bellator 131

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Bellator 131: Ortiz vs. Bonnar
DateNovember 15, 2014
VenueValley View Casino Center
CitySan Diego, California
Attendance8,243
Total gate$407,259

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.[45]

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.[45]

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.[46] 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.[47]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
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 [a]
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
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
  1. ^ For the vacant Bellator Lightweight Championship

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2014 marked the tenth season of , a prominent American promotion founded in , which consisted of 23 events from February 28 (Bellator 110 at in ) to November 14 (Bellator 131 at in , ), primarily broadcast on Spike TV. The season emphasized tournament competitions in , , , , , and divisions early on, alongside non-tournament title defenses and high-profile signings. A pivotal shift occurred mid-season when longtime president Bjorn Rebney was replaced by Scott Coker, former CEO of Strikeforce, on June 18, ushering in structural reforms including the discontinuation of the signature tournament format in favor of linear title bouts and grand prix-style challenges for select divisions. Coker's tenure also saw Bellator's inaugural pay-per-view event, Bellator 120 on May 17 at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, headlined by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's unanimous decision victory over Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal in a light heavyweight tournament semifinal. Additionally, the promotion expanded into women's MMA by signing notable fighters such as Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd, signaling a broader roster diversification. The year featured multiple championship transitions that reshaped the divisions: unified the light heavyweight title with a over Attila Vegh at Bellator 113 on March 21; Joe Warren captured the interim belt via against Rafael Silva at Bellator 118 on May 2 before unifying it with a win over Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 128 on October 10, becoming the first Bellator fighter to hold undisputed titles in two weight classes; Patricio "Pitbull" Freire dethroned champion Pat Curran via at Bellator 123 on September 5; and Brandon Halsey claimed the crown with a first-round rear-naked choke submission of at Bellator 126 on September 26. The lightweight division underwent upheaval when champion was granted an unconditional release on August 19, vacating the title amid contractual disputes. Heavyweight king retained his strap via over at Bellator 115 on April 4.

Overview

Season 10 Summary

Season 10 of marked the promotion's tenth installment in its signature tournament format, spanning from to , 2014, with events broadcast live on Spike TV. This season introduced six concurrent eight-man tournaments across the , , , , , and divisions, where fighters competed in bracketed matches over multiple events to determine division champions. A key theme of the season was the integration of high-profile signings to boost visibility and competition, exemplified by former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who inked a multi-fight deal in January 2014 and debuted at Bellator 110. The tournaments emphasized talent development, blending one-night opening rounds with extended multi-event semifinals and finals to spotlight emerging prospects and provide pathways to title opportunities. The encompassed 11 events featuring roughly 130 bouts in total, drawing average attendance figures exceeding 4,500 fans per card. Television viewership averaged 664,000 viewers across the , with notable peaks surpassing 1 million for high-stakes title bouts, such as the final. This period underscored Viacom's expanded broadcasting commitment to Bellator on Spike TV, building on the promotion's shift from to enhance national exposure.

Season 11 Summary

Season 11 of , branded as the Summer Series, took place from June to November 2014 and introduced a focused format with two 8-man single-elimination tournaments in the and divisions, aiming to identify top contenders while integrating non-tournament bouts for broader roster evaluation. This structure represented a strategic pivot toward high-impact matchups, including title defenses and potential unifications, to enhance competitive depth and fan engagement following the leadership transition from to in mid-2014. The season emphasized spectacle and talent utilization, leveraging familiar names like and emerging prospects in international venues to broaden appeal and prepare for 2015's expanded roster. Building on the mixed reception of Bellator 120's pay-per-view experiment earlier that year, Season 11 prioritized Spike TV broadcasts to stabilize viewership and foster global outreach through fights involving fighters from and beyond. Non-tournament events significantly contributed to roster development by providing opportunities for up-and-coming athletes to gain experience against established competition, ultimately crowning tournament winner at Bellator 122 and tournament winner at Bellator 131. Across its 11 events, Season 11 featured over 130 bouts, with typical attendance ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 per show, reflecting steady live interest in smaller arenas and casinos. Viewership averaged 742,000 per episode, showing positive trends amid competition from UFC events, and peaked at a record 1.8 million for the season-closing Bellator 131, underscoring the promotion's growing television draw.

Key Milestones and Changes

In 2014, Viacom's majority ownership of , established since 2011, significantly shaped the promotion's direction, culminating in the appointment of as president in June. This leadership change, directed by Viacom, marked a pivot toward a more traditional event structure with an emphasis on superfights, moving away from the exclusive tournament format that had defined earlier seasons. Under this influence, Bellator launched its inaugural event, Bellator 120 on May 17, which featured high-profile matchups and exceeded 100,000 buys, representing a milestone in the promotion's commercialization efforts. Bellator continued to operate under the Unified Rules of , as adopted by the Association of Commissions, ensuring standardized judging and bout structures across all events. Tournament formats in Season 10 maintained the established prize structure, awarding $100,000 to winners in their respective weight classes, alongside a shot opportunity. A notable rule adjustment in allowed former tournament champions to bypass reseeding and challenge for titles directly, enhancing flexibility in . Broadcasting saw consolidation with all main cards airing live on Spike TV, Viacom's flagship network, providing consistent primetime exposure. International reach expanded with the debut of broadcasts in the via starting in , marking Bellator's entry into new markets beyond . Financially, 2014 represented Bellator's strongest revenue year to date, driven by the PPV debut and ongoing television rights agreements with Spike TV, though totals remained a fraction of leading competitors' earnings. The PPV event alone contributed meaningfully to gate and ancillary income, underscoring Viacom's strategic investment in growth.

Season 10 Events

Bellator 110

Bellator 110 took place on February 28, 2014, at the in , marking the opening event of Bellator MMA's Season 10 tournament quarterfinals in the light heavyweight and divisions. The card was broadcast live on Spike TV starting at 9:00 p.m. ET for the main card, with prelims streaming on Spike.com from 7:00 p.m. ET. The event drew a strong crowd, though exact attendance figures were not publicly disclosed. The main event featured Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's official promotional debut against in a tournament quarterfinal. Originally slated to face , the matchup changed after Ortiz withdrew due to a neck injury sustained in training. Jackson dominated with aggressive striking, dropping M'Pumbu with a flurry of punches before finishing with ground strikes for a TKO victory at 4:34 of the first round. His performance highlighted vintage power and motivation, as he taunted M'Pumbu early in the fight and later expressed satisfaction in proving doubters wrong about his career trajectory. On the undercard, the light heavyweight quarterfinal co-main saw Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal outwrestle Mikhail Zayats en route to a unanimous decision win (30-27 on all cards), advancing to the semifinals. The featherweight tournament quarterfinals produced decisive results, with submitting Scott Cleve via rear-naked choke at 3:46 of the first round, earning a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) over , Will Martinez Jr. defeating by unanimous decision (30-27 x3), and Matt Bessette defeating Diego Nunes by unanimous decision (30-27 x3). These outcomes set the stage for the division's progression, amid broader anticipation for the featherweight title rematch between champion Pat Curran and Daniel Straus later in the season. Additional notable bouts included Egidijus Valavicius stopping Rameau with a and punch at 0:48 of the first round in a prelim, while two fights ended in no-contests: Josh Diekmann vs. Manny Lara due to an accidental eye poke at 0:18 of the first, and Marvin Maldonado vs. Rico DiSciullo from unintentional illegal knees at 1:53 of the first. The event underscored Jackson's successful transition to Bellator's competitive tournament format despite the opponent switch.

Bellator 111

Bellator 111 took place on March 7, 2014, at the in , drawing an approximate attendance of 4,200 fans. The event was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card, with preliminary bouts airing on Spike.com. As the second event of Bellator's Season 10, it featured the opening quarterfinals of the heavyweight tournament alongside a non-tournament defense. The main event pitted Bellator champion Eduardo Dantas against challenger Anthony Leone in a bout. Dantas, entering as the defending champion with a perfect 5-0 record in Bellator, faced Leone, a seasoned grappler coming off a four-fight winning streak. The fight saw Leone control the first round with takedowns and ground control, but Dantas reversed momentum in the second by stuffing a takedown attempt, transitioning to Leone's back, and locking in a rear-naked choke for the submission victory at 2:04 of Round 2. This marked Dantas' second successful defense, solidifying his dominance in the division and extending his unbeaten streak in Bellator to 6-0, while setting the stage for potential future challengers like Marcos Galvao. The undercard highlighted the start of the Season 10 heavyweight tournament with four quarterfinal bouts, showcasing a mix of knockout power and grappling prowess among the competitors vying for a shot at champion Vitaly Minakov. Key results included Alexander Volkov's quick TKO victory over Mark Holata via punches at 1:21 of Round 1, demonstrating Volkov's striking precision; Lavar Johnson's first-round TKO of Ryan Martinez at 4:22, capitalizing on a knockdown with ground strikes; Blagoi Ivanov's unanimous decision win (29-28 on all cards) against Rich Hale after three rounds of clinch dominance and top control; and "Mighty Mo" Siliga's third-round submission (scarf hold arm-triangle) of Peter Graham at 2:31, advancing through resilient grappling exchanges. These outcomes advanced Volkov, Johnson, Ivanov, and Siliga to the semifinals, injecting fresh talent into the heavyweight landscape and building anticipation for the tournament's progression. Dantas' retention reinforced his status as a top-tier , prompting discussions on the division's depth and potential rematch opportunities, while the heavyweight quarterfinals marked a competitive kickoff to Bellator's tournament format for the year.

Bellator 112

Bellator 112 took place on March 14, 2014, at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in , drawing an approximate attendance of 3,800 spectators. The event's main card aired live on Spike TV starting at 9 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streamed on Spike.com. It marked a significant stop in Bellator's Season 10, featuring the promotion's title on the line alongside the opening quarterfinals of the tournament. The main event was a featherweight championship rematch between champion Daniel Straus and former titleholder Pat Curran, their third encounter in a heated . Curran had previously defeated Straus by at Bellator 85 in January 2013 to win the vacant title, but Straus avenged the loss with a victory over Curran at Bellator 106 in November 2013, capturing the belt in the process. In a grueling five-round war that showcased intense striking exchanges and scrambles, Curran reclaimed the title by submitting Straus via rear-naked choke at 4:46 of the fifth round. The bout, praised for its back-and-forth action, was later named 's 2014 Fight of the Year and solidified Curran's status as a top contender while ending Straus's six-fight winning streak. The undercard highlighted the Season 10 tournament quarterfinals, advancing four competitors toward the $100,000 grand prize. Russian prospect dominated Nah'Shon Burrell with a quick TKO (knee and punches) at 0:41 of the first round, showcasing his explosive striking. Rick Hawn followed with a first-round TKO (punches) over Julian Lane at 2:26, building momentum for his upcoming semifinal clash against . Sam Oropeza earned a victory via punches against Cristiano Souza at 3:07 of round one, while Adam McDonough outpointed Jesse Juarez by (29-28 on all cards). These results set the stage for the 's semifinals, injecting fresh talent into Bellator's division. Other notable prelims included Nathan Coy's win (30-27 x3) over Paul Bradley in a bout.

Bellator 113

Bellator 113 took place on March 21, 2014, at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, , airing live on Spike TV with preliminary bouts streamed on Spike.com. The event was part of Bellator MMA's Season 10 and featured a title unification bout as the main event, alongside opening-round quarterfinals in the season's tournament. The main event saw interim light heavyweight champion challenge reigning champion Attila Végh in a rematch of their 2012 tournament final, where Végh had won by . Newton, entering as a +200 underdog, avenged the prior loss and unified the title via (48-47 Végh, 48-47 Newton, 49-46 Newton) after five rounds of competitive striking and exchanges. The upset victory marked Newton's first undisputed Bellator title and extended his to four, solidifying his status as a top contender in the division while ending Végh's reign after defending the belt twice. On the undercard, the Season 10 tournament advanced with three quarterfinal bouts. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire earned a spot in the semifinals by knocking out with punches at 0:54 of the second round, showcasing his striking power. Marcin Held submitted Rodrigo Cavalheiro via toe hold at 1:56 of the first round, continuing his undefeated streak in Bellator, while Derek Campos outpointed Tim Welch by (30-27 x3) in a grinding affair. These results set up intriguing semifinal matchups and highlighted the tournament's depth, with the winners advancing toward a potential prize and title shot. The event underscored Bellator's emphasis on title unification and tournament progression during Season 10, with Newton's win opening opportunities for future defenses against rising challengers like . Preliminary card highlights included Eric Wisely's over Donnie Bell and Daniel Gallemore's first-round TKO of Fredrick Brown, contributing to a card that drew solid viewership peaking at 871,000 on Spike TV.

Bellator 114

Bellator 114 took place on March 28, 2014, at the in , drawing an attendance of approximately 5,100 spectators. The event aired its main card on Spike TV starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streamed live on Spike.com beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. It marked the fourth event of Bellator MMA's Season 10 tournament format, featuring a middleweight title defense alongside quarterfinal bouts in the promotion's ongoing featherweight and middleweight tournaments. In the main event, champion defended his title against , the winner of Season 9's tournament. Shlemenko secured the victory via submission () at 1:22 of the second round, improving his record to 50-7 and extending his to 13 fights. This marked Shlemenko's third successful title defense since capturing the belt in 2012. Ward, entering with a 9-1 record in Bellator, absorbed significant striking in the first round before succumbing to the choke while attempting a takedown. The co-main event featured a tournament quarterfinal between and Matt Bessette, with Weichel earning a victory (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) after three rounds of exchanges and effective counterstriking. Another quarterfinal saw Rad Martinez outpoint James Edson Berto via (30-27 across all cards), showcasing Martinez's local appeal as a native. In a third quarterfinal, Des Green defeated Will Martinez Jr. by (29-28, 30-27, 30-27), advancing through superior wrestling control. These results positioned Weichel, Martinez, and Green for the semifinals. On the middleweight tournament side, quarterfinal bout between Brett Cooper and ended with Cooper's TKO (punches) win at 3:33 of the second round, following a reversal from a takedown attempt that allowed Cooper to unleash ground-and-pound. This outcome advanced Cooper toward the middleweight tournament bracket's later stages. Additional undercard action included Justin Wilcox's unanimous decision over Jason Fischer in a lightweight reserve bout and Linton Vassell's submission (rear-naked choke) of Trevor Carlson in a heavyweight matchup at 1:54 of the second round.

Bellator 115

Bellator 115 took place on April 4, 2014, at the Reno Events Center in , marking the promotion's first event in the state. The card featured nine bouts, with the main event serving as a title defense, and was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET and on Spike.com for the preliminary card beginning at 7 p.m. ET. In the main event, undefeated heavyweight champion defended his title against in a five-round bout. Minakov, maintaining his perfect 14-0 record, secured a victory with scores of 48-46 across all three judges, despite a point deduction for repeated low blows in the fourth round. The fight showcased Minakov's superior , as he executed multiple takedowns and controlled Kongo on the ground for significant portions, stifling the challenger's striking attempts and highlighting the Russian's technical dominance in the division. The co-main event saw welterweights Justin Baesman and Herman Terrado fight to a after three rounds, with judges scoring it 29-28, 28-28, and 28-28. On the undercard, Kelly Anundson submitted via neck crank in the second round at 3:19, extending his to four. fighter Mikkel Parlo defeated Johnny Cisneros by (30-27 x3), while other notable prelim results included Rudy Morales edging Jimmy Jones via (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) and Sinjen Smith tapping Jason Powell with an armbar in the first round at 1:52. Minakov's performance solidified his reign as champion and underscored the depth of Bellator's division, where his undefeated streak and prowess positioned him as a formidable force ahead of potential future challengers from the ongoing Season 10 . The event's non- focus allowed for a spotlight on established contenders, contributing to a card that emphasized defense over progression.

Bellator 116

Bellator 116 took place on April 11, 2014, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in . The event was broadcast on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streamed via at 7 p.m. ET. As part of Bellator MMA's Season 10, the card featured semifinals in the and brackets, advancing the competition toward the finals. The main event pitted undefeated Bulgarian wrestler against American striker Lavar Johnson in a tournament semifinal. dominated with superior grappling, taking Johnson down early and securing an Americana submission at 4:08 of the first round to advance to the final. In the heavyweight co-main event, Alexander Volkov defeated Siala-Mou Siliga (Mighty Mo) via knockout with a head kick at 2:44 of the first round, setting up a highly anticipated final between Volkov and . On the undercard, the middleweight tournament semifinal saw Brandon Halsey outwrestle Joe Pacheco to win by unanimous decision (30-27 on all cards), earning a spot in the final against either Brennan Ward or Andrey Koreshkov. Other notable results included Joey Beltran submitting Vladimir Matyushenko via north-south choke in the third round at 3:06, and Karo Parisyan securing a TKO victory over Ron Keslar with punches in the second round at 4:05. Ivanov's performance highlighted his wrestling pedigree, controlling the fight on the ground and avoiding Johnson's power, which underscored the tournament's emphasis on diverse skill sets in advancing to the Season 10 heavyweight final.

Bellator 117

Bellator 117 took place on April 18, 2014, at the Mid-America Center in , and was broadcast live on Spike TV starting at 9 p.m. ET. The event drew a crowd of approximately 3,600 spectators and featured a main card headlined by a title bout, alongside the semifinals of the ongoing tournament during Bellator's Season 10. In the main event, defeated Rick Hawn by TKO (corner stoppage) at 3:19 of the second round to claim the vacant Bellator championship. Hawn, a former Olympian and two-time tournament winner, entered as a favorite due to his prowess and size advantage, carrying upset potential against the striking-oriented . However, Lima's relentless leg kicks compromised Hawn's mobility early, leading to significant swelling and his corner's decision to halt the fight, marking Lima as Bellator's third champion and shifting the division's landscape toward a new era of Brazilian striking talent. The co-main event showcased the first lightweight tournament semifinal, where Patricky "Pitbull" Freire secured a TKO victory over Derek Campos via punches at 0:52 of the second round. Freire overwhelmed Campos with aggressive pressure and ground-and-pound, advancing to the finals and solidifying his status as a top contender in the division. In the night's other lightweight semifinal, Marcin Held submitted Derek Anderson with a at 3:09 of the second round, using his superior to control and finish the undefeated prospect, setting up a highly anticipated final between Held and Freire. Additional notable undercard action included edging David Gomez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in a bout, highlighting Amoussou's resilience in a closely contested matchup. The event's outcomes advanced the lightweight tournament bracket while Lima's title win provided a pivotal moment for Bellator's division in 2014.

Bellator 118

Bellator 118 took place on May 2, 2014, at the Revel in . The event was broadcast on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts airing on Spike.com. It featured the inaugural interim world title bout, created due to champion Eduardo Dantas' knee injury, alongside semifinals in the Season 10 and tournaments. In the main event, former Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren defeated Rafael Silva by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) after five rounds to claim the interim bantamweight title. Warren, leveraging his Olympic-level wrestling background, overcame an early deficit by securing multiple takedowns and controlling Silva on the ground in the later rounds, outlanding his opponent in significant strikes despite Silva's early pressure. This victory marked Warren as the promotion's first two-division champion in its title history. Silva, who missed weight by 1.25 pounds and forfeited 20 percent of his purse, started strong with striking but faded under Warren's grappling dominance. The co-main event saw advance in the welterweight tournament semifinal with a first-round of Justin Baesman via flying knee and follow-up punches at 1:41. In the light heavyweight semifinal, secured a quick victory over Mike Mucitelli by punch at 0:22 of the first round. These results propelled Koreshkov and McGeary to the tournament finals later in the season. The main card opener featured Marcos Galvao submitting Mark Ramirez via rear-naked choke in the second round at 1:22. Preliminary highlights included Sidney Outlaw's unanimous decision win over Kevin Roddy in a bout, contributing to the event's average viewership of 701,000 on Spike TV.

Bellator 119

Bellator 119 took place on May 9, 2014, at in Rama, , . The event was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts airing on Spike.com. This marked Bellator MMA's return to an international venue in for Season 10, drawing a crowd to the casino's entertainment complex and highlighting the promotion's growing global reach. The main event was the Season 10 Tournament final between and . Weichel, a German fighter with a 33-8 record entering the bout, dominated early with striking before transitioning to the ground, securing a rear-naked choke submission victory at 2:07 of the second round. The win earned Weichel a shot at the Bellator Championship and the standard $100,000 tournament prize. Key undercard bouts featured non-tournament action, including prospect Brian Rogers stopping Adrian Miles with a flying knee at 1:29 of the second round, showcasing Rogers' explosive striking power. In a matchup, Marlon Sandro outpointed Canadian veteran via (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) over three rounds, with Sandro's grappling control proving decisive. veteran John Alessio also secured a win over Eric Wisely (30-27 x3), while a clash between Raphael Butler and Nick Rossborough ended in a after three competitive rounds. Event notes included the promotion's buildup to its first at Bellator 120, where former UFC champion Tito Ortiz's debut against was highlighted during the broadcast. Weichel's victory concluded Bellator's Season 10 , positioning him for a future title challenge.

Bellator 120

Bellator 120 took place on May 17, 2014, at the in , marking the promotion's inaugural event with preliminary bouts airing on Spike TV. The event drew an attendance of 8,115 and generated a live gate of $578,684, while achieving over 100,000 buys according to industry sources. It served as the finale for Bellator Season 10's and tournaments, alongside high-profile debuts and non-title bouts. The main event featured the Season 10 light heavyweight tournament final between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, with Jackson securing a victory (29-28 on all cards) to claim the title. This win marked Jackson's successful Bellator debut following his UFC departure, concluding the light heavyweight bracket where Lawal had advanced by defeating Austin Gibbons and Egidijus Valavicius. On the undercard, the heavyweight tournament final saw champion defend his title against via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28), wrapping up Season 10's heavyweight competition. In a highly anticipated debut, former UFC champion submitted with a at 2:23 of the first round, earning Fight of the Night honors. Other notable results included defeating via split decision in their bout and stopping Eric Smith by TKO in the second round. The event represented a milestone for Bellator as its first PPV success, bolstered by star power from Jackson and , and it finalized the Season 10 and outcomes with Minakov and Jackson as champions.

Season 10 Tournaments

Heavyweight Tournament Bracket

The Season 10 Heavyweight Tournament in was an eight-man single-elimination bracket designed to determine the next challenger for the heavyweight title held by undefeated champion , along with a $100,000 grand prize. The field included a mix of former champions, K-1 veterans, and undefeated prospects, with the quarterfinals held entirely at Bellator 111 on March 7, 2014, in . Semifinals took place at Bellator 116 on April 11, 2014, in , and the final occurred at Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014, at in .

Quarterfinals (Bellator 111)

All four opening-round bouts unfolded on the same card, showcasing a blend of striking power and grappling prowess typical of the heavyweight division.
MatchupResultMethod/TimeNotes
Lavar Johnson vs. Ryan MartinezJohnson def. MartinezTKO (punches), R1, 1:21Johnson overcame early pressure to land devastating ground strikes, advancing with his knockout-heavy style.
Alexander Volkov vs. Mark HolataVolkov def. HolataTKO (punches), R1, 4:36The former champion Volkov used superior reach and clinch work to wear down Holata before finishing with strikes.
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Rich HaleIvanov def. HaleUnanimous Decision (29-28 x3), R3, 5:00Undefeated Bulgarian judoka Ivanov controlled the fight with takedowns and top pressure in a gritty wrestling affair.
Mighty Mo (Siala-Mou Siliga) vs. Peter GrahamMighty Mo def. GrahamSubmission (head-arm choke), R3, 2:31K-1 veteran Mighty Mo mounted a comeback from behind, locking in the choke after absorbing heavy kicks early.
These results set up a semifinal clash between strikers and grapplers, highlighting the tournament's emphasis on versatile skill sets.

Semifinals (Bellator 116)

The semifinals featured quick finishes, underscoring the high-stakes violence of heavyweight competition.
  • Alexander Volkov def. Mighty Mo via KO (punch), R1, 1:00: Volkov capitalized on an early exchange, dropping the veteran with a clean right hand to secure his spot in the final.
  • def. Lavar Johnson via submission (/keylock), R1, 4:08: Ivanov extended his unbeaten streak by transitioning from a takedown defense to a devastating arm lock, tapping the power puncher Johnson.
An injury to Johnson in training camp added intrigue, but Ivanov's judo background proved decisive in neutralizing the upset potential.

Final (Bellator 120)

In the tournament finale, Alexander Volkov faced in a battle of contrasting styles—Volkov's against Ivanov's sambo expertise.
  • Alexander Volkov def. via submission (arm-triangle choke), R2, 2:54: After a competitive first round, Volkov reversed a takedown attempt and locked in the choke, forcing Ivanov to submit and ending the challenger's perfect 10-0 record.
Volkov's victory earned him the $100,000 prize and positioned him as the No. 1 contender to champion , who retained his title through separate defenses that year, including a unanimous decision win over at Bellator 115. The tournament highlighted Minakov's dominant reign, as no challenger emerged to dethrone him in 2014 despite Volkov's resurgence.

Light Heavyweight Tournament Bracket

The Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament was a four-man single-elimination bracket to determine a challenger for champion , with a $100,000 prize. The field featured high-profile signings including and . Semifinals were held at Bellator 110 on February 28, 2014, in , and the final at Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014, in .

Semifinals (Bellator 110)

  • def. via TKO (punches), R1, 4:34: Jackson overwhelmed M'Pumbu with ground-and-pound after a takedown.
  • def. Mikhail Zayats via unanimous decision (30-27 x3), R3, 5:00: Lawal used wrestling control to outpoint Zayats in a competitive bout.

Final (Bellator 120)

  • def. via unanimous decision (29-28 x3), R3, 5:00: In a controversial close fight, Jackson advanced with effective striking and clinch work, earning the tournament win and title shot despite Lawal's pressure.
Jackson's victory positioned him for a light heavyweight title challenge, though contractual issues delayed it beyond 2014. The tournament showcased Bellator's push for star power in .

Middleweight Tournament Bracket

The Bellator Season 10 Middleweight Tournament was a four-man single-elimination bracket held in 2014, featuring undefeated prospect Brandon Halsey alongside veterans Brett Cooper, , and Joe Pacheco. The tournament served as a pathway to a title shot against champion , emphasizing and power among the competitors. Halsey, a former NAIA All-American wrestler, entered with a perfect 5-0 record, while Cooper and Grove brought experience from prior Bellator campaigns. The semifinals unfolded across two events. At Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014, Cooper overcame Grove via knockout (punches) in the second round at 3:33, capitalizing on his aggressive striking to advance. In the opposite bracket at Bellator 116 on April 11, 2014, Halsey dominated with a (30-27 on all cards), relying on superior wrestling control to secure the victory without sustaining significant damage. These wins set up a highly anticipated final between Halsey and Cooper. The tournament concluded at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014, where Halsey submitted Cooper via armbar in the first round at 2:09, showcasing his ground expertise to claim the $100,000 prize and the title opportunity. Halsey's path highlighted his undefeated streak and wrestling dominance, neutralizing opponents' attempts to trade strikes.
RoundMatchupResultEventMethodRound/Time
Semifinal 1Brett Cooper vs. Cooper winsBellator 114 (Mar. 28, 2014)KO (punches)2 / 3:33
Semifinal 2Brandon Halsey vs. Joe PachecoHalsey winsBellator 116 (Apr. 11, 2014) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)3 / 5:00
FinalBrandon Halsey vs. Brett CooperHalsey winsBellator 122 (Jul. 25, 2014)Submission (armbar)1 / 2:09
Following the tournament victory, Halsey challenged Shlemenko for the middleweight title at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014, submitting the champion via rear-naked choke in the first round at 0:35 to become the new Bellator champion. This upset marked Halsey's emergence as a dominant force, leveraging his wrestling base to control high-profile bouts and solidify his status as an undefeated champion entering future defenses.

Welterweight Tournament Bracket

The Season 10 Welterweight Tournament in featured an eight-man single-elimination bracket, with the winner earning $100,000 and a title shot against the division champion. The quarterfinals took place on a single card at Bellator 112 on March 14, 2014, in . Russian fighter , a former tournament winner from Season 6, entered as a heavy favorite after a quick in his opener, while undefeated American prospect Adam McDonough represented an international mix of talent alongside Brazilian Cristiano Souza and American veterans like Nah-Shon Burrell. The bracket progressed as follows:
Quarterfinals (Bellator 112)SemifinalsFinal (Bellator 122)
def. Nah-Shon Burrell (KO knee and punches, R1 0:41) def. Justin Baesman (KO flying knee, R1 0:21) at Bellator 118 (May 2, 2014) [Baesman replaced injured semifinalist Oropeza] def. Adam McDonough (UD 30-27, 30-27, 30-27) on July 25, 2014
Sam Oropeza def. Cristiano Souza (TKO punches, R1 3:07)
Nathan Coy def. Paul Bradley (UD 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Adam McDonough def. Nathan Coy (KO punches, R2 0:30) at Bellator 116 (April 11, 2014)
Adam McDonough def. Jesse Juarez (UD 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Key moments included Koreshkov's explosive 41-second of Burrell in the quarterfinals, showcasing his striking power with a and follow-up punches that highlighted his potential for rematch intrigue against past title challengers. McDonough's upset over veteran Juarez in the quarterfinals and his second-round of Coy in the semifinals marked him as a rising threat, while the tournament's international flavor was evident in Koreshkov's dominance over American opponents. Koreshkov's unanimous decision victory over McDonough in the final capped a dominant run, earning him the tournament crown and positioning him for a future title challenge against champion , whose earlier 2014 defenses had solidified his reign and set the stage for their anticipated rivalry.

Lightweight Tournament Bracket

The Season 10 Tournament in featured eight fighters competing for a prize and a title shot, with quarterfinal bouts held at Bellator 113 on March 21, 2014, in Mulvane, . The matchups showcased a mix of striking power and prowess, setting the stage for intense progression through the bracket. Patricky Freire advanced with a second-round over via punches at 0:54, demonstrating his explosive counterstriking. Marcin Held, known for his submission expertise, submitted Rodrigo Cavalheiro with a toe hold in the first round at 1:56, highlighting his BJJ black belt credentials. Derek Campos earned a victory (30-27 on all cards) over Tim Welch after three rounds of dominant wrestling control. In the final quarterfinal, Derek Anderson delivered an upset to Brandon Girtz at 0:23 of the second round, capitalizing on Girtz's attempt. The semifinals took place at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014, in , narrowing the field to two finalists. Freire continued his momentum by stopping Campos with a clean jab TKO at 1:34 of the second round, dropping the wrestler and prompting a quick stoppage. Held, leveraging his superior ground game, transitioned from top position to secure a submission against Anderson at 3:09 of the second round, forcing the tap and advancing undefeated in the tournament. These wins underscored the division's emphasis on versatile skill sets, with submissions proving decisive in one bout while striking ended the other. The tournament final was originally scheduled for Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014, but postponed due to an injury to Freire, ultimately headlining Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014, in . Held outgrappled and outworked Freire over three rounds to claim a victory (30-27, 29-28, 29-28), earning the Season 10 crown with his relentless pressure and submission threats. Key moments included Held's early takedowns and back control in the first round, neutralizing Freire's knockout power, and a late scramble where Held defended a attempt to seal the win. This victory marked Held's second tournament final appearance, solidifying his reputation as a specialist in the division. Post-tournament, Held's success positioned him as a top contender, leading to a Bellator lightweight title challenge against at Bellator 145 in 2015, though he fell short by . The bracket's outcomes highlighted the tournament's competitive depth, with four finishes in the quarterfinals and three total submissions across the event, emphasizing ground skills over pure striking exchanges.

Tournament Bracket

RoundMatchupResultEvent
QuarterfinalsPatricky Freire vs. Freire def. Rickels (KO punches, 0:54 R2)Bellator 113
QuarterfinalsMarcin Held vs. Rodrigo CavalheiroHeld def. Cavalheiro (toe hold, 1:56 R1)Bellator 113
QuarterfinalsDerek Campos vs. Tim WelchCampos def. Welch (UD 30-27 x3)Bellator 113
QuarterfinalsDerek Anderson vs. Brandon GirtzAnderson def. Girtz (KO knee, 0:23 R2)Bellator 113
SemifinalsPatricky Freire vs. Derek CamposFreire def. Campos (TKO jab, 1:34 R2)Bellator 117
SemifinalsMarcin Held vs. Derek AndersonHeld def. Anderson (, 3:09 R2)Bellator 117
FinalMarcin Held vs. Patricky FreireHeld def. Freire (UD 30-27, 29-28, 29-28)Bellator 126

Featherweight Tournament Bracket

The Season 10 Featherweight Tournament in featured eight competitors vying for a shot at the featherweight championship held by Pat Curran, who had recently reclaimed the title from former champion Daniel Straus in a highly anticipated rematch at Bellator 112 on March 14, 2014. The tournament structure integrated with the ongoing title picture, building tension around potential challengers amid the Curran-Straus rivalry, which had seen three intense bouts since 2012. All quarterfinal bouts occurred at Bellator 110 on February 28, 2014, with semifinals at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014, and the final at Bellator 119 on May 9, 2014. The quarterfinals showcased a mix of striking and grappling prowess among the participants, including veterans like , a former champion with over 30 professional fights entering the event.
Quarterfinal MatchupResultEventMethodRound/Time
Desmond Green vs. Mike RichmanGreen def. RichmanBellator 110Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)3 / 5:00
vs. Scott CleveWeichel def. CleveBellator 110Rear-Naked Choke1 / 3:46
Will Martinez vs. Martinez def. YamauchiBellator 110Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)3 / 5:00
Matt Bessette vs. Diego NunesBessette def. NunesBellator 110 (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)3 / 5:00
In the semifinals, advanced with a victory over Will Martinez (29-28 x3), relying on consistent pressure and takedown defense to outpoint his opponent in a tactical affair. , demonstrating his veteran resilience with precise striking and submission threats, defeated Matt Bessette via (30-27 x2, 29-28) after weathering early aggression and dominating the later rounds. Weichel's performance highlighted his experience, as he absorbed significant strikes but reversed momentum with ground control, underscoring his adaptability in high-stakes tournament play. The final pitted Weichel against at Bellator 119, where Weichel secured the victory via rear-naked choke in the second round at 1:20, earning the $100,000 prize and a shot against champion Pat Curran. Weichel's submission finish capped a gritty run, marked by his ability to capitalize on Green's fatigue from prior wars. As the winner, Weichel positioned himself as the next challenger to Curran's , setting up a potential clash that would test the champion's defenses later in the year.

Season 11 Events

Bellator 121

Bellator 121 took place on June 6, 2014, at the in . The event marked the launch of Bellator MMA's Season 11 Summer Series, featuring the opening quarterfinal bouts of the promotion's World Tournament, which showcased a mix of international talent including fighters from , , and . It was broadcast on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary fights streaming on Spike.com beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. The main event pitted undefeated Brazilian Philipe Lins against American Austen Heidlage in a quarterfinal bout. Lins dominated early, closing the distance with strikes before taking Heidlage down and securing a rear-naked choke submission at 2:45 of the first round, improving his record to 9-0 and advancing in the tournament. In the other Light Heavyweight quarterfinal, Lithuanian Egidijus Valavicius defeated Carlos Eduardo via (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). The co-main event featured debuts, with British veteran James "The Colossus" Thompson overwhelming Eric Prindle with punches for a first-round TKO at 1:55, while Cameroonian Rameau Thierry "" submitted Terry Davinney via rear-naked choke at 3:21 of the opening round. These outcomes highlighted the tournament's emphasis on global competitors vying for a $100,000 prize and the grand prix title.

Bellator 122

Bellator 122 was held on , 2014, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in , with an attendance of 1,150. The event aired on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET and on Spike.com for the preliminary bouts beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. The main event was the delayed Season 10 welterweight tournament final between Andrey Koreshkov and Adam McDonough, which Koreshkov won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after three rounds, securing the $100,000 prize and a shot at the Bellator welterweight title. This victory marked Koreshkov's second tournament win in Bellator, highlighting his dominant grappling and striking. The undercard featured Season 11 tournament quarterfinals in the , , and divisions, advancing several contenders in Bellator's Summer Series format.
DivisionBoutResultMethod/Time
Brandon Halsey vs. Brett CooperHalsey def. CooperSubmission (armbar), 1st Rd, 2:09
Karo Parisyan vs. Phil BaroniParisyan def. BaroniTKO (punches), 1st Rd, 2:06
Liam McGeary vs. Egidijus ValaviciusMcGeary def. ValaviciusTKO (punches and knees), 1st Rd, 2:10
Linton Vassell vs. Virgil ZwickerVassell def. ZwickerSubmission (rear-naked choke), 1st Rd, 1:07
Koreshkov's tournament triumph capped a strong year for Bellator's division, while the quarterfinal outcomes provided key momentum for the ongoing Season 11 Summer Series, setting up semifinal matchups in the featured weight classes.

Bellator 123

Bellator 123 took place on September 5, 2014, at the in , drawing an attendance of 7,109. The event was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streaming on Spike.com from 7:00 p.m. ET. This non-tournament card featured a highly anticipated title rematch in the main event, marking a pivotal moment in Season 11 of . In the main event, Patricio "Pitbull" Freire defeated defending champion Pat Curran by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) after five rounds to capture the Bellator Featherweight Championship. The bout served as a rematch from their 2012 encounter, where Curran had won by split decision, effectively concluding their intense rivalry that spanned multiple years and showcased Freire's evolution as a striker. Freire highlighted his striking prowess early, dropping Curran with a powerful right hand in the first round and maintaining pressure throughout with precise combinations and takedown defense, though Curran rallied with wrestling attempts in later rounds. The co-main event saw Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal secure a second-round TKO (punches) victory over at 1:13, bolstering Lawal's profile with dominant ground-and-pound. Other notable undercard results included Cheick Kongo's third-round TKO (punches) over Lavar Johnson in a clash, Bobby Lashley's unanimous decision win (30-27 x3) against Josh Burns in another bout, and Tamdan McCrory's explosive 21-second first-round knockout of via punches in a matchup. These non-tournament fights emphasized established veterans and rising prospects, contributing to the event's focus on title implications and divisional storylines.

Bellator 124

Bellator 124 took place on September 12, 2014, at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township, . The event was part of Bellator MMA's Season 11 and aired live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streaming on Spike.com from 7:00 p.m. ET. In the main event, champion defended his title against . Newton retained the belt via knockout with a spinning backfist at 3:07 of the third round, improving his record to 25-10-1 while handing Beltran his first defeat in Bellator (15-10 overall at the time). This victory marked Newton's second successful title defense in 2014 and solidified his standing in the division. The co-main event featured the Season 10 light heavyweight tournament final between and Kelly Anundson. McGeary captured the tournament crown and earned a future title shot by submitting Anundson via inverted at 4:47 of the first round, extending his unbeaten streak in Bellator to seven fights (8-0 at the time). Other notable undercard results included Justin Jaynes defeating Ruben Baraiac by TKO (punches) in the first round of their bout and submitting Rick Hawn with a in the second round of their matchup. The event highlighted Newton's continued dominance and advanced McGeary toward a championship opportunity in the light heavyweight bracket.

Bellator 125

Bellator 125 took place on September 19, 2014, at the in , drawing an attendance of approximately 5,000 fans. The event was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streaming on Spike.com. It featured a mix of showcase fights, highlighting the promotional debut of Dutch striker , whose signing earlier in 2014 had generated significant buzz due to his reputation for explosive knockouts. The main event pitted Manhoef against former Bellator middleweight title challenger Doug Marshall in a non-title bout at 185 pounds. Manhoef, entering with a record of 28-11-1 (1 NC), overwhelmed Marshall with aggressive pressure and leg kicks early on, before landing a devastating right hand that knocked out the American at 1:45 of the first round. The victory, Manhoef's first under the Bellator banner, not only earned him a potential path to the middleweight title but also added a highlight-reel knockout to his storied career, reinforcing his status as one of MMA's most dangerous strikers. On the undercard, Brazilian Rafael Carvalho made a strong impression in his bout against Brian Rogers, securing a TKO victory via punches at 3:06 of the first round after dropping his opponent with a combination. action saw Javy Ayala submit Butler with a rear-naked choke at 1:03 of the opening round, while Goiti Yamauchi tapped out Martin Stapleton via rear-naked choke at 4:37 of the first. These finishes contributed to an event filled with early stoppages, underscoring Bellator's emphasis on aggressive, decisive outcomes in non-tournament matchups.

Bellator 126

Bellator 126 took place on September 26, 2014, at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, drawing an attendance of approximately 4,000. The event was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts airing on Spike.com. The main event was a middleweight title unification bout between champion Alexander Shlemenko, returning following a suspension, and undefeated Season 10 tournament winner Brandon Halsey. Halsey secured a stunning victory via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:35 of the first round, claiming the title and maintaining his perfect 6-0 professional record. In the co-main event, Marcin Held advanced in the Season 11 tournament by defeating Patricky "Pitbull" Freire via (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) after three rounds. Key undercard bouts in the tournament quarterfinals saw Derek Campos defeat Estevan Payan by TKO (punches) at 0:31 of the first round, and John Chandler submit David Garcia via at 0:22 of the second round. Additional notable results included Dan Charles knocking out Stuart Austin with punches at 0:18 of the third round, stopping Ed West by KO (punches) at 2:44 of the first round, and submitting Thiago Meller with a at 0:52 of the second round.

Bellator 127

Bellator 127 was held on October 3, 2014, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in , attracting an attendance of approximately 1,200. The event aired live on Spike TV for the main card at 9:00 p.m. ET, with prelims streaming on Spike.com. In the main event, a bout pitted former Bellator Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus against Justin Wilcox, a Season 9 tournament finalist who had competed primarily at . Straus dropped Wilcox with a left hook early in the fight and finished with ground-and-pound punches for a TKO victory at 0:50 of Round 1. The quick finish prevented Wilcox from implementing his grappling-based approach, underscoring the division's striking threats. Key undercard bouts featured non-title action across multiple divisions. In the co-main event, Fernando Gonzalez overwhelmed with punches for a first-round TKO at 1:43. Rafael Silva controlled en route to a victory (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) after three rounds. Kendall Grove capitalized on exchanges to submit via rear-naked choke at 4:14 of Round 2. The card demonstrated Bellator's depth through prelims like Saad Awad's win over Sergio Rios (29-28 across the board), highlighting competitive ground work and resilience in . Overall, the event built momentum for Season 11 with efficient finishes and veteran performances.

Bellator 128

Bellator 128 was held on October 10, 2014, at the in , drawing an attendance of approximately 4,600 spectators. The event aired live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts streamed on Spike.com. It served as part of Bellator MMA's Season Eleven, featuring a mix of tournament quarterfinals and non-title bouts alongside the headline attraction. The main event pitted interim bantamweight champion Joe Warren against lineal champion Eduardo Dantas in a title unification bout. Warren, who had captured the interim title via the Season Ten tournament victory, defeated Dantas by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) after five rounds, securing the undisputed Bellator Bantamweight Championship. This victory avenged Warren's prior loss to Dantas at Bellator 68 in 2012 and concluded their heated rivalry, with Warren's wrestling and striking outpointing Dantas' grappling attempts throughout the fight. On the undercard, several non-tournament bouts highlighted the evening, including a clash where Michael "Venom" Page dominated Nah-Shon Burrell en route to a win (30-27 x3), showcasing Page's unorthodox striking and taunting style. In lightweight action, Alexander Sarnavskiy submitted via rear-naked choke in the first round (2:32), extending his win streak. Other notable results included Emiliano Sordi submitting via at 0:58 of the first round in their tournament quarterfinal. The unification bout resolved the bantamweight title split stemming from Season Ten, solidifying Warren's status as champion and marking a pivotal moment in Bellator's 135-pound division history.

Bellator 129

Bellator 129 took place on October 17, 2014, at the Mid-America Center in . The event was the ninth of Bellator MMA's Season Eleven and featured a series of and other matchups, serving as a non-title card to showcase roster depth. It was broadcast live on Spike TV for the main card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, with prelims streaming on Spike.com. The main event pitted welterweight veterans Paul Bradley against in a three-round bout. Bradley dominated the fight with superior wrestling, securing multiple takedowns and controlling the action on the ground while landing ground-and-pound strikes. He won by with scores of 30-27 across all three judges, marking his first victory since October 2013 and improving his record to 14-4. Neer, a seasoned fighter with experience in the UFC and other promotions, struggled to defend the takedowns and was unable to mount significant offense, dropping to 33-12-1. In the co-main event, Houston Alexander fought to a against Virgil Zwicker after three rounds of competitive striking exchanges, with one judge scoring it 29-28 for Zwicker but the other two calling it even at 28-28. Key undercard results included Brazilian veteran defeating James Terry by (30-27 x3) in a bout, showcasing Santos' control in his Bellator debut, and Joe Vedepo earning a third-round TKO (ground-and-pound) victory over debuting Davin Clark at 2:27. Other notable prelim outcomes featured submission wins for John DeVall (triangle choke, Round 1, 4:40 vs. ) and Eric Howser (strikes, Round 1, 4:11 vs. Tim Bazer), along with s for Jozette Cotton over Holly Lawson and Anthony Smith over Brian Green. Neer's performance highlighted his veteran savvy in a tough loss, as he absorbed pressure while attempting counters, providing valuable scouting for Bellator's welterweight division amid Season Eleven's developments. The event emphasized non-tournament welterweight action, allowing the promotion to evaluate prospects like Bradley and Santos in preparation for broader divisional contention.

Bellator 130

Bellator 130 took place on October 24, 2014, at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, , drawing an attendance of 2,700. The event was broadcast live in primetime on Spike TV, with preliminary bouts streaming on Spike.com. It featured 12 fights as part of Bellator MMA's Season 11, headlined by a title defense. In the main event, champion defended his title against challenger . Newton (24-7-1 entering) survived multiple early submission attempts from Vassell, who dominated the first two rounds with pressure and back control. Newton rallied in rounds three and four, reversing positions and wearing down the challenger before securing a rear-naked choke submission at 0:47 of the fifth round to retain the belt. Vassell (14-3 entering), a British submission specialist making his title challenge after strong Bellator performances, absorbed the loss but showcased his prowess in a competitive bout. The co-main event saw defeat Karl Etherington by TKO (punches) at 0:57 of the second round, marking Lashley's return to the cage after a layoff. On the main card, undefeated middleweight prospect Brandon Halsey earned a TKO (punches) victory over Chris Saunders at 0:38 of the third round, positioning Halsey as a contender in the division ahead of tournament action. Women's veteran Marloes Coenen submitted Annalisa Bucci via armbar at 4:14 of the first round, continuing her Bellator run. Event notes highlighted Newton's resilience in retaining the title against Vassell's persistent grappling challenge, solidifying his status as following a prior defense. The card also included a preliminary decision win for over via unanimous decision, contributing to the night's mix of finishes and competitive decisions.

Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup

The Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup was a collaborative MMA event held on October 18, 2014, at in , as part of the pre-race for the Monster Energy Cup supercross . Sponsored by , it featured three professional bouts designed to energize the motorsports crowd before the main races, highlighting Bellator's effort to blend MMA with extreme sports audiences. The fights took place in the afternoon, drawing from an expected attendance of over 50,000 for the overall supercross event, though specific figures for the MMA portion were not reported. The main event pitted Dan against James Wilson in a three-round bout, with securing a victory (30-27 on the judges' scorecards) despite breaking his hand early in the fight. , stepping in on short notice, controlled the action with effective striking and clinch work to improve his Bellator record to 2-1. On the undercard, lightweight prospect Adrian Hadribeaj earned a win over local fighter A.J. Williams after three competitive rounds marked by aggressive exchanges and takedown attempts. In the opening matchup, Gustavo Lopez quickly submitted Sean Cantor via rear-naked choke at 4:39 of the first round, showcasing his prowess in his promotional debut. These results contributed to an energetic atmosphere, aligning the MMA action with the high-adrenaline vibe of the sponsoring series.

Bellator 131

Bellator 131 took place on November 15, 2014, at the Valley View Casino Center in , , drawing an attendance of 8,243 fans. The event was broadcast on Spike TV, achieving record-breaking viewership for the promotion with an overall average of 1.24 million viewers and a peak of 2 million during the main event window. This marked Bellator MMA's highest-rated telecast to date on the network, surpassing previous benchmarks and signaling strong year-end momentum for the organization. The main event featured a light heavyweight clash between UFC alumni and , both making significant returns to major MMA promotions. Ortiz, in his Bellator debut, controlled the grappling exchanges throughout the three-round bout, securing a victory (30-27, 28-29, 30-27). The matchup highlighted Ortiz's wrestling dominance, as he repeatedly took Bonnar down and avoided significant striking damage, contributing to the event's peak viewership of 2 million. On the undercard, several non-tournament bouts provided high-impact action. In the co-main event for the title, defended his interim belt against , finishing the former champion via TKO (punches) at 3:48 of the fourth round to claim the undisputed crown. Heavyweight Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal quickly dispatched Joe Vedepo with a first-round TKO (punches) at 0:43, showcasing his power. earned a (29-28 x3) over in a stand-up war, while featherweight stopped via TKO (punches) at 0:41 of the second round. The event underscored Bellator's appeal through marquee UFC veteran crossovers like the Ortiz-Bonnar headliner, which not only drove unprecedented viewership but also positioned the promotion strongly heading into 2015 amid competitive industry dynamics.

Season 11 Tournaments

Following the leadership change to in June 2014, Bellator discontinued its traditional tournament format starting with Season 11, shifting to linear title defenses and occasional grand prix events. As a result, Season 11 featured no tournaments. The 2014 Summer Series Tournament, concluded prior to Season 11's start in September, served as the final tournament-style competition of the year and is included here for its transitional significance to the new format.

Light Heavyweight Tournament Bracket

The 2014 Summer Series Tournament (part of Season 10), featured eight competitors vying for a shot at the light heavyweight title held by defending champion . The bracket began with one quarterfinal bout at Bellator 118 on May 2, followed by three more at Bellator 121 on June 6. The participants included undefeated British striker (6-0 at the time), American wrestler Kelly Anundson (7-2), Lithuanian veteran Egidijus Valavicius (26-11), American grappler Joe Vedepo (17-8), Italian-American Mike Mucitelli (6-0), former UFC fighter Rodney Wallace (20-8), Brazilian Carlos Eduardo (12-4), and American Cortez Coleman (10-4). McGeary's path highlighted his power, as he finished all three of his tournament opponents inside the first round.

Quarterfinals

  • Liam McGeary def. Mike Mucitelli by TKO (punches) at 4:52 of Round 1 (Bellator 118, May 2, 2014)
  • Kelly Anundson def. Rodney Wallace by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) (Bellator 121, June 6, 2014)
  • Egidijus Valavicius def. Carlos Eduardo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) (Bellator 121, June 6, 2014)
  • Joe Vedepo def. Cortez Coleman by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28) (Bellator 121, June 6, 2014)

Semifinals

One semifinal proceeded as scheduled at Bellator 122 on July 25, while the other was canceled due to , allowing Anundson to advance directly to the final.
  • def. Egidijus Valavicius by TKO (doctor stoppage due to cut) at 1:14 of Round 1 (Bellator 122, July 25, 2014)
  • Kelly Anundson advanced (opponent Joe Vedepo withdrew due to ; bout originally scheduled for Bellator 122)

Final

  • Liam McGeary def. Kelly Anundson by TKO (punches) at 4:47 of Round 1 (Bellator 124, September 12, 2014)
Amid the tournament, champion Emanuel Newton defended his title for the second time in 2014 on the Bellator 124 main card, stopping Joey Beltran via knockout (spinning back fist) at 3:07 of Round 3, maintaining his status as the division's top contender while the tournament unfolded. McGeary's dominant run, marked by three first-round stoppages, showcased his striking prowess and undefeated record (9-0 after the final). The tournament winner earned a title shot, positioning McGeary as a key contender for the light heavyweight division heading into 2015, where he would challenge Newton at Bellator 134 on February 27.

Notable Fighter Activities

Signings and Debuts

In 2014, , under the ownership of Viacom and new president , pursued an aggressive strategy to sign high-profile fighters, particularly UFC alumni, to elevate ratings and compete more directly with the UFC by leveraging familiar names on Spike TV broadcasts. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator in January 2014 and made his debut at Bellator 110 on February 28, defeating by first-round TKO to kick off a two-fight winning streak that year. , another UFC Hall of Famer, joined in May 2014 and debuted at Bellator 120 against champion , securing a first-round arm-triangle choke submission before capping the year with a win over at Bellator 131, achieving a 2-0 record that boosted his standing in the promotion. Kickboxing standout signed with Bellator in the summer of 2014 and debuted at Bellator 125 on September 19, knocking out Doug Marshall in the first round to earn an immediate title shot opportunity in the division. , a UFC veteran known for his iconic 2005 fight with , signed a multi-fight deal on August 27, 2014, but suffered a loss in his debut against at Bellator 131, marking a challenging start despite the promotional hype surrounding the matchup. Bellator also expanded into women's MMA by signing fighters such as Marloes Coenen and . Among other notable additions, undefeated Brazilian signed internationally in early 2014 and made his North American debut at Bellator 116 in April, submitting Travis Clark in 40 seconds before following with a first-round rear-naked choke submission of Austen Heidlage at Bellator 121, maintaining his perfect 9-0 record through the year and highlighting Bellator's efforts to scout global talent. Sambo specialist , entering as a after prior commitments, competed prominently in the Season 10 , advancing through the with a first-round submission of Lavar Johnson at Bellator 116 to reach the final at Bellator 120, where he lost to Alexander Volkov, underscoring his resilience following a near-fatal incident in 2012.

Releases and Departures

In 2014, executed several roster reductions amid a leadership transition, with the firing of founder in June and the appointment of as president, aiming to refocus the promotion under Viacom's ownership by trimming underperforming or inactive contracts. These changes included both involuntary releases based on performance and inactivity, as well as voluntary departures where fighters sought releases to join competitors like the UFC. The moves contributed to budget constraints and a shift away from expansive formats, prioritizing high-profile talent for Spike TV broadcasts. A significant wave of cuts occurred on June 25, when Bellator released 19 fighters, including former heavyweight tournament winner Eric Prindle (who had gone 1-6 in his last seven bouts) and bantamweight title challenger Anthony Leone, as part of pre-Coker housekeeping to address prolonged losing records and limited activity. Other notable releases in this group encompassed welterweight Nathan Coy, light heavyweight Keith Berry, and bantamweights like Travis Marx and Rodrigo Lima, reflecting a broader effort to eliminate contracts that no longer aligned with the promotion's competitive goals. This early purge set a tone for further streamlining, with insiders noting Viacom's influence in pushing for fiscal efficiency after acquiring a majority stake in 2011. The most prominent departures unfolded in August, beginning with lightweight champion on August 19, who received an unconditional release after prolonged contract disputes, allowing him to sign with the UFC shortly thereafter. Just a day later, on August 20, veteran middleweight was cut following a first-round TKO loss in his Bellator debut against at Bellator 122. The largest single announcement came on August 25, when 13 fighters were released, including former light heavyweight champion Vegh (who had lost his title to at Bellator 113 in March) and Season 7 featherweight tournament winner Shahbulat Shamhalaev (inactive since a 2013 title-shot loss). The full list comprised s Des Green and Shahbulat Shamhalaev, heavyweights Mighty Mo (Siala-Mou Siliga) and Ron Sparks, light s Egidijus Valavicius, Rodney Wallace, and Austen Heidlage, middleweight Justin Torrey, welterweight Sergio Junior, and lightweights Patrick Cenoble and (who had competed in multiple tournaments since 2009). While Bellator did not specify reasons, reports attributed the cuts to a combination of recent losses, injuries, and inactivity under the new regime, with Coker's team emphasizing roster quality over quantity to control costs. Post-tournament evaluations following Season 10 also prompted non-renewals for several participants, such as finalist Des Green, exacerbating the promotion's talent drain. Overall, these releases and exits thinned Bellator's depth, particularly in the light heavyweight division where four fighters (Vegh, Valavicius, Wallace, Heidlage) were let go, forcing a rebuild for 2015 events and signaling Viacom's push for sustainable operations amid rising MMA competition.

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