2015 in Bellator MMA

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2015 in Bellator MMA
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Promotion Bellator MMA
First date airedJanuary 16, 2015 (2015-01-16)
Last date airedDecember 4, 2015 (2015-12-04)
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2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.

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Background

In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company. [1] Former Strikeforce founder Scott Coker was announced as the new President of Bellator MMA. [2] Beginning this year, Bellator would drop its original, weekly, seasonal tournament format and adopt a traditional monthly schedule. [3]

2015 would also see a collaboration between Bellator and kickboxing promotion Glory, both of which aired fight cards on Spike TV. Announced in June, Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 (or Bellator 142: Dynamite 1) was broadcast live on September 19. [4]

Bellator 132

Bellator 132: Pitbull vs. Straus 2
Information
DateJanuary 16, 2015
Venue Pechanga Resort & Casino
City Temecula, California
Attendance1,300
Total purse$243,200

Bellator 132: Pitbull vs. Straus 2 took place January 16, 2015 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

A Bellator Featherweight World Championship rematch between Patrício Pitbull and Daniel Straus headlined the event. The two originally met in a closely contested fight at Bellator 45 on May 21, 2011, with Pitbull winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight Patrício Pitbull (c)def. Daniel Straus Submission (rear-naked choke)44:49 [lower-alpha 1]
Featherweight Georgi Karakhanyan def. Bubba Jenkins Technical Submission (guillotine choke)11:49
Light Heavyweight Virgil Zwicker def. Houston Alexander Decision (split) (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)35:00
Welterweight Fernando Gonzalez def. Marius Žaromskis Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Middleweight John Salter def. Dustin Jacoby Submission (rear-naked choke)23:33
HeavyweightEverett Cummingsdef.Jason GlazaTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)21:55
Lightweight Steve Kozola def.Jonathan RiveraKO (punches)21:25
Lightweight Derek Anderson def.Danny NavarroTKO (punches)33:51
Bantamweight Albert Morales def.Fabian GonzalezSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:12
MiddleweightChris Herreradef.Luc BondoleKO (punch)23:21
  1. For the Bellator Featherweight World Championship.

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Bellator 133

Bellator 133: Shlemenko vs. Manhoef
Information
DateFebruary 13, 2015
Venue Save Mart Center
City Fresno, California
Attendance5,184
Total purse$173,000

Bellator 133: Shlemenko vs. Manhoef took place February 13, 2015 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

This event was headlined with a bout between former Bellator Middleweight Champion Alexander Shlemenko and Melvin Manhoef.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko vs. Melvin Manhoef No Contest (overturned)21:25 [lower-alpha 1]
Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Pat Curran Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Women's Featherweight Julia Budd def.Gabrielle HollowayDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-25, 30-24)35:00
Welterweight Chris Honeycutt def.Clayton MacFarlaneTKO (body punches)34:16
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
FeatherweightEmilio Chavezdef.Art ArciniegaDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightBlake Watkinsdef.George ZunigaKO (punches)10:55
Bantamweight Paul Ruiz def.Nicolas SperlingSubmission (guillotine choke)10:43
Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
LightweightNick Bustamantedef.Luis JaureguiSubmission (armbar)20:35
Light HeavyweightJohn Paul Eliasdef.Cody SonsTKO (punches)10:40
WelterweightMason Fowlerdef.Marko DamianiTKO (punches)11:02
LightweightJonathan Contrestanodef.Ryan TobarTKO (doctor stoppage)22:40
Catchweight (160 lb) Adam Piccolotti def.Andrew RammDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
  1. Originally a KO win for Shlemenko, but changed to No Contest due to Shlemenko test positive for elevated testosterone level.

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Bellator 134

Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary
Information
DateFebruary 27, 2015
Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
City Uncasville, Connecticut
Attendance8,372

Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary took place February 27, 2015 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live during prime time on Spike TV, and was followed up with an encore of the entire event.

Background

The main card of Bellator 134 was announced on the air during Bellator 131. President Scott Coker announced the main card fights would feature fighters representing the United States taking on fighters representing the United Kingdom.

The event was headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship match between current champion Emanuel Newton and Bellator 2014 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner Liam McGeary.

Douglas Lima was originally scheduled to defend his Welterweight title against Paul Daley on this card. However, in early January 2015, he pulled out of the bout due to an injury. [7]

Michael Page was expected to face Curtis Millender but withdrew due to a cut over his left eye and was replaced by Brennan Ward. [8] As a result of the move, Ward's original opponent, Jesse Juarez, was pulled from the card altogether.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight Liam McGeary def. Emanuel Newton (c)Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-47, 48-47)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
Heavyweight Muhammed Lawal def. Cheick Kongo Decision (split) (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
Welterweight Paul Daley def. André Santos Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Light Heavyweight Linton Vassell def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (punches)23:18
Welterweight Brennan Ward def. Curtis Millender Submission (rear-naked choke)11:39
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
LightweightDean Hancockdef.Mike ManganSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:33
Featherweight Matt Bessette def. Josh LaBerge TKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
Heavyweight Raphael Butler def. Josh Diekmann Submission (standing guillotine)11:04
Middleweight Tamdan McCrory def. Jason Butcher Submission (armbar)11:06
Welterweight Neiman Gracie def.Bobby FlynnSubmission (neck crank)12:36
Bantamweight Blair Tugman def.Marvin MaldonadoDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
  1. For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship

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Bellator 135

Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao 2
Information
DateMarch 27, 2015
Venue WinStar World Casino
City Thackerville, Oklahoma
Attendance1,345

Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao 2 took March 27, 2015 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

This event headlined the Bellator Bantamweight Championship between champion Joe Warren and challenger Marcos Galvao.

Mike Richman was expected to face Eduardo Dantas but forced out by injury. As a result, L.C. Davis vs. Hideo Tokoro elevated to the co-main event.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight Marcos Galvão def. Joe Warren (c)Verbal Submission (kneebar)20:45 [lower-alpha 1]
Bantamweight L.C. Davis def. Hideo Tokoro Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
Light Heavyweight Francis Carmont def. Guilherme Viana Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Lightweight Ryan Couture def. Dakota Cochrane Submission (rear-naked choke)13:23
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Heavyweight Rashad Coulter def.Jeremiah O'NealTKO (knee and punches)11:44
Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def.Alejandro VillalobosDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
WelterweightSean Holdendef.Tim RomanDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
MiddleweightNeal Ewingdef.Logan NailDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
Catchweight (147 lb)Stephen Banaszakdef.Brad MitchellSubmission (omoplata)22:51
FlyweightKlayton Maidef.Xavier SillerSubmission (neck crank)13:55
BantamweightGeo Pacurariudef.J.P. ColeSubmission (straight armbar)12:59
  1. For the Bellator Bantamweight Championship

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Bellator 136

Bellator 136: Brooks vs. Jansen
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DateApril 10, 2015
Venue Bren Events Center
City Irvine, California
Attendance4,869
Total purse$284,000

Bellator 136: Brooks vs. Jansen took place on April 10, 2015 at Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

This event was headlined by Lightweight Championship match between current champion Will Brooks and Season 7 Lightweight Tournament Winner Dave Jansen.

The co-main event was a middleweight fight between longtime kickboxer Joe Schilling and Rafael Carvalho.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight Will Brooks (c)def. Dave Jansen Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
Middleweight Rafael Carvalho def. Joe Schilling Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00
Lightweight Marcin Held def. Alexander Sarnavskiy Verbal Submission (kneebar)31:11
Heavyweight Tony Johnson def. Alexander Volkov Decision (split) (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)35:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Middleweight Joey Beltran def. Brian Rogers Decision (majority) (29-27, 29-28, 28-28)35:00
Lightweight Saad Awad def.Rob SinclairDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Featherweight John Teixeira def. Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (split) (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)35:00
Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
Catchweight (150 lb) Cleber Luciano def.Aaron MillerSubmission (armbar)24:36
MiddleweightChris Herreravs.Luc BondoleSplit Draw (27-29, 29-28, 28-28)35:00
FlyweightSteve Ramirezdef.Jonathan Santa MariaSubmission (toe hold)13:29
FeatherweightJustin Governaledef.Jay BoganSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:09
Bantamweight Chad George def.Mark VorgeasTechnical Submission (Von Flue choke)13:37
Featherweight A.J. McKee def.Marcos BonillaSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:08
  1. For the Bellator Lightweight Championship

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Bellator 137

Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove
Information
DateMay 15, 2015
Venue Pechanga Resort and Casino
City Temecula, California
Attendance1,200
Total purse$310,040

Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove took place May 15, 2015 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

The event was expected to be headlined by a Bellator Middleweight Championship bout between then champion Brandon Halsey and UFC veteran Kendall Grove. However, Halsey came in overweight at the weigh-ins, weighing in at 188.1 lb. This prompted Bellator to create a stipulation that if Halsey won the bout, the championship would be vacated. If Grove won the bout, he would become the undisputed champion.

The co-main event featured a Bellator Bantamweight Championship title eliminator bout between former champion Eduardo Dantas and Mike Richman. This bout was briefly in jeopardy as Richman missed weight and Dantas agreed for the fight to continue under the condition that Richman wouldn't weight more than 147 pounds on fight night, but Richman declined. However, both fighters' camps agreed to new stipulations the day of the fight. [13]

A.J. Matthews was expected to face Ben Reiter at the event. However, Matthews was forced out of the bout and was replaced by Strikeforce and UFC veteran Benji Radach.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (189 lb) Brandon Halsey def. Kendall Grove TKO (punches)42:25 [lower-alpha 1]
Catchweight (140 lb) Eduardo Dantas def. Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00 [lower-alpha 2]
Welterweight Fernando Gonzalez def. Curtis Millender Submission (guillotine choke)31:14
Bantamweight Darrion Caldwell def. Rafael Silva Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
Catchweight (137 lb) Joe Taimanglo def.Antonio DuarteKO (punch)31:00
Featherweight Jordan Parsons def. Julio Cesar Neves Submission (arm-triangle choke)34:09
Catchweight (207 lb) Virgil Zwicker def.Razak Al-HassanKO (punch)13:51
Welterweight Ricky Rainey def. Jesse Juarez KO (knee)21:13
Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
Bantamweight Albert Morales def.John YooTKO (punches)31:43
Bantamweight Shawn Bunch def. Rolando Perez Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Lightweight Steve Kozola def.Ian ButlerKO (punches)12:22
Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def. Adrienna Jenkins TKO (punches)14:08
Middleweight Ben Reiter def. Benji Radach Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
  1. For the Bellator Middleweight World Championship. Halsey missed weight and was immediately stripped of the championship. Title was at stake for Grove only.
  2. Bellator Bantamweight Championship title eliminator.

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Bellator 138

Bellator 138: Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice
Information
DateJune 19, 2015
Venue Scottrade Center
City St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance6,724
Total gate$381,184

Bellator 138: Unfinished Business took place on June 19, 2015 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri and was broadcast live in prime time on Spike TV, attracting an average 1.7 million viewers. [15]

Background

The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between combat sports veterans Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock. The two were originally expected to fight on October 4, 2008 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida as part of CBS' Saturday Night Fights at EliteXC: Heat. However, Shamrock received a cut to the left eye during a warm-up only hours before the fight was to take place. That bout was eventually rescheduled for this event.

The co-main event was originally expected to feature a Bellator Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Patrício Freire and former WSOF Featherweight champion Georgi Karakhanyan. However, Karakhanyan was forced out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Season 10 Featherweight Tournament winner Daniel Weichel.

Bobby Lashley was originally scheduled to face James Thompson at this event. [16] However, on June 10, it was announced that Thompson pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Dan Charles. [17]

Bellator 138 was the highest rated Bellator event to date before Bellator 149. It did an average of 1.6 million viewers for the whole event and a peak of 2.4 million during the Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock fight with a DVR peak of 2.9 million. The previous high was Bellator 131 which did 1.2 million average for the entire event and a peak of 2 million during the Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar fight and a DVR peak of 2.2 million.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight (232 lb) Kimbo Slice def. Ken Shamrock KO (punches)12:22
Featherweight Patrício Freire (c)def. Daniel Weichel KO (punch)20:32 [lower-alpha 1]
Heavyweight Bobby Lashley def. Dan Charles TKO (punches)24:14
Featherweight Daniel Mason-Straus def. Henry Corrales Submission (guillotine choke)23:47
Lightweight Michael Chandler def. Derek Campos Submission (rear-naked choke)12:17
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
WelterweightJustin Guthriedef.Steven MannSubmission (D'Arce choke)21:09
Featherweight Justin Lawrence def.Sean WilsonTKO (elbows and punches)14:56
Catchweight (160 lb)Chris Heatherlydef.Garrett GrossDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
WelterweightKyle Kurtzdef.Adam CellaSubmission (armbar)24:13
LightweightHugh Pulleydef.Eric IrvinDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00
StrawweightMiles McDonalddef.Dan O’ConnorSubmission (rear-naked choke)34:30
Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
BantamweightGarrett Muellerdef.A.J. SiscoeSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:26
MiddleweightEnrique Watsondef.Kain RoyerSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:41
Catchweight (165 lb)Rashard Lovelacedef.Matt HelmTKO (leg kick)10:58
  1. For the Bellator Featherweight Championship.

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Bellator 139

Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov
Information
DateJune 26, 2015
Venue Kansas Star Casino
City Mulvane, Kansas
Attendance2,500

Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov took place June 26, 2015 at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

Background

This event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between UFC veteran Cheick Kongo and former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov. It was also Hisaki Kato's Bellator Debut.

Results

Main Card (Spike TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Alexander Volkov Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Lightweight David Rickels vs. John Alessio No Contest (illegal knee)12:24
Middleweight Hisaki Kato def. Joe Schilling KO (superman punch)20:34
Featherweight Pat Curran def. Emmanuel Sanchez Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
BantamweightAaron Elydef.Jeimeson SaudinoSubmission (guillotine choke)21:05
Women's FeatherweightBryanna Fissoridef.Iony RazafiarisonDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Heavyweight Alex Huddleston def. Javy Ayala Submission (rear-naked choke)11:12
Heavyweight Augusto Sakai def. Daniel Gallemore TKO (retirement)25:00
Featherweight Bubba Jenkins def.Joe WilkTKO (punches)21:00
LightweightBobby Cooperdef.Pablo VillasecaDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
FeatherweightGastón Reynodef.Greg ScottSubmission (guillotine choke)11:17
Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
HeavyweightFrederick Browndef.Derek BohiTKO (punches)10:29

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    Bellator 140

    Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov
    Information
    DateJuly 17, 2015
    Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
    City Uncasville, Connecticut
    Attendance7,610

    Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov took place July 17, 2015 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

    Background

    This event was headlined by a Welterweight Championship fight between current champion Douglas Lima and two-time tournament winner Andrey Koreshkov.

    Results

    Main Card (Spike TV)
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Welterweight Andrey Koreshkov def. Douglas Lima (c)Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 50-45, 50-45)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    Catchweight (173 lb) Paul Daley def.Dennis OlsonTKO (punches)21:12
    Welterweight Brennan Ward def.Roger CarrollKO (punch)12:06
    Welterweight Chris Honeycutt vs. Paul Bradley No Contest (accidental headbutt)22:47
    Welterweight Michael Page def. Rudy Bears KO (punch)11:05
    Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
    LightweightDean Hancockdef.Alex DunworthTKO (corner stoppage)22:14
    Women's Catchweight (128.5 lb) Kaline Medeiros def.Sarah PayantSubmission (kimura)13:24
    Catchweight (160 lb) Ryan Quinn def. Waylon Lowe Submission (guillotine choke)22:47
    FlyweightRemo Cardarellidef.Billy GiovanellaDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
    Catchweight (138.3 lb) Kin Moy def. Blair Tugman Submission (triangle choke)33:01
    Heavyweight Parker Porter def.Eric BedardSubmission (americana)22:51
    WelterweightIlya Kotaudef.Nicholas SergiacomiSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:17
    1. For the Bellator Welterweight Championship.

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    Bellator 141

    Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz
    Information
    DateAugust 28, 2015
    Venue Pechanga Resort and Casino
    City Temecula, California
    Attendance1,200
    Total gate$89,549
    Total purse$275,992

    Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz took place August 28, 2015 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

    Background

    The event was headlined by a lightweight bout between debuting UFC veteran Melvin Guillard and Bellator MMA veteran Brandon Girtz.

    Results

    Main Card (Spike TV)
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Lightweight Brandon Girtz def. Melvin Guillard Decision (split) (29-27, 28-29, 29-27)35:00
    Lightweight Patricky Freire def. Saad Awad Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
    Heavyweight Justin Wren def. Josh Burns Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)35:00
    Women's Featherweight Marloes Coenen def. Arlene Blencowe Submission (armbar)23:23
    Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
    Women's Flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane def.Maria RiosDecision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
    Lightweight Brent Primus def. Derek Anderson Decision (split) (28-29, 29-27, 29-28)35:00
    Middleweight A.J. Matthews def. Emiliano Sordi TKO (retirement)15:00
    Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
    Welterweight Johnny Cisneros def.Gabriel MiglioliDecision (unanimous)35:00
    Light HeavyweightLuc Bondoledef. Ray Sloan Decision (unanimous)35:00
    Women's Featherweight Adrienna Jenkins def.Lissette NeriTKO (strikes)12:38
    Welterweight Curtis Millender def.Steven CiaccoDecision (unanimous)35:00
    Featherweight A.J. McKee def.James BarnesKO (punches)11:42

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      Bellator 142

      Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1
      Information
      DateSeptember 19, 2015
      Venue SAP Center
      City San Jose, California
      Attendance11,732
      Total gate$715,000
      Total purse$653,750

      Bellator 143

      Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis
      Information
      DateSeptember 25, 2015
      Venue State Farm Arena
      City Hidalgo, Texas
      Attendance3,756
      Total gate$201,090

      Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis took place on September 25, 2015 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

      Background

      The event was headlined by a bantamweight bout between former Bellator Bantamweight champion Joe Warren and WEC veteran LC Davis.

      Ryan Couture was scheduled to face Nick Gonzalez on this card. However, Gonzalez weighed in at 172.75 pounds, over sixteen pounds past the lightweight limit, and the fight was cancelled. [22]

      Results

      Main Card (Spike TV)
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Bantamweight Joe Warren def. LC Davis Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
      Middleweight Kendall Grove def. Joey Beltran TKO (punches)32:27
      Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Henry Corrales Decision (split) (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)35:00
      Heavyweight Vinicius Queiroz def. Ewerton Teixeira Submission (arm-triangle choke)24:00
      Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
      Light Heavyweight Abdul Razak Alhassan def.Bryce MeijaKO (punch)11:26
      BantamweightAmador Ramirezdef.Saul ElizondoDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
      Bantamweight Steve Garcia def.Eduardo BustillosTKO (punches)14:59
      Bantamweight Darrion Caldwell def. Shawn Bunch Submission (rear-naked choke)12:35
      Heavyweight Dan Charles def. Chase Gormley KO (punches)24:35
      Featherweight John Teixeira def.Gleristone SantosDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
      LightweightJared Chaffeedef.Guilherme FariasSubmission (guillotine choke)10:39
      WelterweightJose Floresdef.Gilbert JimenezTKO (body kicks)12:22

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        Bellator 144

        Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho
        Information
        DateOctober 23, 2015
        Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
        City Uncasville, Connecticut
        Attendance6,009

        Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho took place October 23, 2015 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

        Background

        The main event featured a vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship bout between undefeated former champion Brandon Halsey and top contender Rafael Carvalho.

        Results

        Fight Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Middleweight Rafael Carvalho def. Brandon Halsey TKO (body kick)21:42 [lower-alpha 1]
        Welterweight Brennan Ward def.Dennis OlsonTKO (punches)14:37
        Featherweight Goiti Yamauchi def.Isao KobayashiSubmission (rear-naked choke)33:50
        Welterweight Michael Page def.Charlie OntiverosTKO (elbows)13:20
        Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
        Catchweight (165 pounds)Damien Tritesdef.Keenan RaymondSubmission (Kimura)21:17
        WelterweightKemran Lachinovdef.Ilya KotauSubmission (kneebar)22:57
        Bantamweight Kin Moy def.Walter Smith-CotitoSubmission (rear naked choke)33:53
        Catchweight (130 lb)Billy Giovanelladef.Brandon PolcareSubmission (triangle choke)12:19
        Featherweight Matt Bessette def. Kevin Roddy Submission (heel hook)13:47
        HeavyweightKevin Haleydef.Mike ZichelleDecision (unanimous)35:00
        WelterweightMatt Secordef.Jeremie HollowaySubmission (heel hook)24:54
        Catchweight (150 pounds)Marius Enachedef.Pete Rogers Jr.Submission (scarf hold americana)22:37
        LightweightSam Watforddef.TJ HepburnDecision (unanimous)35:00
        1. For the vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship.

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        Bellator 145

        Bellator 145: Vengeance
        Information
        DateNovember 6, 2015
        Venue Scottrade Center
        City St. Louis, Missouri
        Attendance5,259
        Total gate$361,458

        Bellator 145: Vengeance took place November 6, 2015 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

        Background

        The event was headlined by a Featherweight Championship trilogy fight between current champion Patrício Freire and former champion Daniel Mason-Straus.

        The co-main event featured a Lightweight Championship fight between current champion Will Brooks and Season 10 Lightweight Tournament winner Marcin Held.

        Michael Chandler rematched David Rickels, whom he knocked out at Bellator 97 in July 2013. Bobby Lashley looked to avenge a contentious May 2012 Super Fight League decision loss to James Thompson.

        Results

        Main Card (Spike)
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Featherweight Daniel Mason-Straus def. Patrício Freire (c)Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
        Lightweight Will Brooks (c)def. Marcin Held Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)55:00 [lower-alpha 2]
        Lightweight Michael Chandler def. David Rickels TKO (punches)23:05
        Heavyweight Bobby Lashley def. James Thompson TKO (punches)10:54
        Featherweight Emmanuel Sanchez def. Justin Lawrence Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
        Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
        FeatherweightRashard Lovelacedef.Brandon LoweTKO (strikes)12:07 [lower-alpha 3]
        Catchweight (140 lb)Fazlo Mulabitinovicdef.Scott EttlingSubmission (armbar)11:52
        MiddleweightKain Royerdef.Clay MitchellSubmission (kneebar)13:41
        Heavyweight Augusto Sakai def. Alex Huddleston Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
        WelterweightAdam Meredithdef.Jordan DowdySubmission (rear-naked choke)11:54
        WelterweightKyle Kurtzdef.Steven MannSubmission (triangle armbar)12:59
        Catchweight (160 lb)Garrett Grossdef.Jeff CrottyDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
        WelterweightChel Erwin-Davisdef.Adam CellaTKO (punches)30:35
        1. For the Bellator Featherweight Championship.
        2. For the Bellator Lightweight Championship.
        3. Bout was not streamed on Spike.com.

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        Bellator 146

        Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef
        Information
        DateNovember 20, 2015
        Venue WinStar World Casino
        City Thackerville, Oklahoma
        Attendance1,246
        Total gate$91,095

        Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef took place November 20, 2015 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

        Background

        The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between Hisaki Kato and Strikeforce veteran Melvin Manhoef.

        Results

        Fight Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Middleweight Melvin Manhoef def. Hisaki Kato KO (punch)13:43
        Lightweight Brandon Girtz def. Derek Campos KO (punches)10:37
        Featherweight Bubba Jenkins def. Jordan Parsons Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)35:00
        Welterweight Chidi Njokuani def. Ricky Rainey Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
        Light Heavyweight Guilherme Viana def. Houston Alexander TKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
        Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
        FeatherweightStephen Banaszakdef.George PacurariuSubmission (guillotine choke)13:42
        MiddleweightFrancisco Francedef. Ben Reiter Submission (rear-naked choke)21:08
        Women's Featherweight Julia Budd def.Roberta RovelDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
        Welterweight André Santos def. Josh Neer Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
        Women's Featherweight Arlene Blencowe def.Gabby HollowayDecision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
        Heavyweight Alonzo Menifield def.Zach RosolTKO (punches)10:38
        Postliminary Card (Dark Bouts)
        Catchweight (150 lb)Chris Jonesdef. Treston Thomison Decision (Unanimous)35:00
        BantamweightKlayton Maidef.Roshaun JonesSubmission (Guillotine)12:25
        WelterweightCodale Forddef.Justin PattersonSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:17
        Catchweight (195 Pounds) Bubba McDaniel def.Kenyon JacksonTKO (punches)24:14

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          Bellator 147

          Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca
          Information
          DateDecember 4, 2015
          Venue San Jose State University
          City San Jose, California, U.S
          Attendance2,076
          Total gate$123,298
          Total purse$196,200

          Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca took place December 4, 2015 at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV.

          Results

          Fight Card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Lightweight Josh Thomson def.Pablo VillasecaTKO (punches)23:59
          Featherweight Daniel Weichel def. Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
          Lightweight Derek Anderson def. Patricky Freire Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)35:00
          Lightweight Adam Piccolotti def.Mario SotoSubmission (rear-naked choke)23:25
          Light Heavyweight Brian Rogers def. Virgil Zwicker Submission (arm-triangle choke)24:38
          Preliminary Card (Spike.com)
          FlyweightAnthony Dodef.Dustin MooreTKO (Punches)12:05
          FeatherweightAdin Duenasdef.Anthony TaylorSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:43
          BantamweightBronson Mohikadef.Jose PerezDecision (Unanimous)35:00
          BantamweightJeremiah Labianodef.Alvin CacdacDecision (Unanimous)35:00
          FeatherweightErick Sanchezdef. Thomas Diagne TKO (Punches)31:22
          BantamweightGabriel Carrascodef.Khomkrit NiimiTKO (elbows)13:19
          MiddleweightBrandon Hesterdef.Idris WasiDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-25, 30-24)35:00
          Featherweight A.J. McKee def.JT DonaldsonTKO (knee and punches)13:19
          Catchweight (177 lb)Nick Barnesdef. James Terry Submission (rear-naked choke)12:48

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