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2010 in Bellator MMA

2010 in Bellator MMA
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
First date airedApril 8, 2010 (2010-04-08)
Last date airedOctober 28, 2010 (2010-10-28)
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2010 in Bellator MMA was the second installment of the Bellator Fighting Championships (Bellator FC)-produced series. It started on April 8, 2010, and ended on June 24, 2010. Tournaments were held in the featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions. The winner of each tournament will get a shot at the current Bellator Champion in his respective weight class. Three of the four current Bellator Champions also fought during this season in "Super Fights".[1] These non-tournament, non-title catch-weight fights were to help prepare the champions in defending their titles against the winners of this season's tournaments sometime in the third season.[1]

Bellator 13

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

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

Background

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Roger Huerta def. Chad Hinton Submission (kneebar) 3 0:56 [a]
Featherweight Joe Warren def. Eric Marriott Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Lightweight Carey Vanier def. Joe Duarte TKO (punches) 3 4:14 [c]
Featherweight Georgi Karakhanyan def. Bao Quach KO (knee) 1 4:05 [d]
Local feature fights
Welterweight Vagner Rocha def. Francisco Soares TKO (punches) 2 2:07
Catchweight (172 lbs) Edson Diniz def. John Kelly Submission (kneebar) 1 4:36
Catchweight (140 lbs) Chris Manuel def. Ralph Acosta Submission (guillotine choke) 3 0:35
Catchweight (187 lb) Mikey Gomez def. Moyses Gabin Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Featherweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout
  3. ^ Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  4. ^ Featherweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout

Bellator 14

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

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

Background

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Toby Imada def. James Krause Submission (armbar) 2 2:44 [a]
Welterweight Ben Askren def. Ryan Thomas Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:40 [b]
Featherweight Wilson Reis def. Shad Lierley Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:33 [c]
Lightweight Pat Curran def. Mike Ricci KO (punches) 1 3:01 [d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (141 lbs) Bryan Goldsby def. Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [e]
Women's bout Felice Herrig def. Jessica Rakoczy Decision (split) (29–28, 29–28, 28–29) 3 5:00
Middleweight Louis Taylor def. Ryan Sturdy KO (head kick) 1 1:08
  1. ^ Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout
  2. ^ Welterweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout
  3. ^ Featherweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  4. ^ Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  5. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Bantamweight Tournament

Bellator 15

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

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

Background

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Steve Carl def. Brett Cooper Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Welterweight Dan Hornbuckle def. Tyler Stinson Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:03 [b]
Welterweight Ryan Thomas def. Jacob McClintock TKO (punches) 1 4:11 [c]
Featherweight Patricio Freire def. William Romero Submission (heel hook) 1 2:01 [d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (190 lb) David Branch def. Derrick Mehmen Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 0:26
Welterweight Ryan Quinn def. Matt Lee Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 28–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Dan Cramer def. Dennis Olson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Rich De Los Reyes def. Brylan Van Artsdalen Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:03
  1. ^ Welterweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Welterweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  3. ^ Welterweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  4. ^ Featherweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout

Bellator 16

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

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

Background

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Jared Hess def. Ryan McGivern Submission (guillotine choke) 2 1:54 [a]
Middleweight Bryan Baker def. Sean Loeffler TKO (punches) 1 2:43 [b]
Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko def. Matt Major Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Middleweight Eric Schambari def. Luke Zachrich Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:04 [d]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (173 lbs) Brent Weedman def. Rudy Bears TKO (punches) 1 4:19
Bantamweight Danny Tims def. Brian Davidson Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00 [e]
Catchweight (161 lbs) Eric Marriott def. Demi Deeds Submission (triangle choke) 2 3:02
Lightweight Drew Dober def. Nick Nolte Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 4:45
  1. ^ Middleweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Middleweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  3. ^ Middleweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  4. ^ Middleweight Quarterfinal Tournament Bout
  5. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Bantamweight Tournament

Bellator 17

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (160 lb) Eddie Alvarez def. Josh Neer Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:08
Lightweight Pat Curran def. Roger Huerta Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Lightweight Toby Imada def. Carey Vanier Submission (armbar) 2 3:33 [b]
Heavyweight Cole Konrad def. Pat Bennett Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Local feature fights
Catchweight (187 lb) Justin Torrey def. Lance Everson TKO (strikes) 2 3:55
Catchweight (188 lbs) Greg Rebello def. John Doyle Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Josh LaBerge def. Dan Bonnell TKO (punches) 1 0:48
Catchweight (172 lb) Chuck O'Neil def. Damian Vitale TKO (cut) 3 1:02
  1. ^ Lightweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Lightweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Heavyweight Tournament

Bellator 18

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

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

Background

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (195 lb) Hector Lombard def. Jay Silva KO (punches) 1 0:06
Featherweight Patricio Freire def. Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Featherweight Joe Warren def. Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Local feature fights
Light Heavyweight Bill Albrecht def. Jason Anderson Submission (armbar) 1 0:36
Middleweight Lamont Stafford def. Jules Bruchez KO (punches) 2 0:19
Heavyweight Shawn Jordan def. Douglas Williams TKO (punches) 1 0:19
Catchweight (147 lbs) Brock Kerry def. Mike Braswell TKO (punches) 1 3:20
Catchweight (179 lbs) Charlie Rader def. Christian Fulgium TKO (punches) 1 3:27
  1. ^ Featherweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Featherweight Semifinal Tournament Bout

Bellator 19

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Joe Soto def. Diego Saraiva TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00
Welterweight Ben Askren def. Ryan Thomas Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [a]
Welterweight Dan Hornbuckle def. Steve Carl Submission (kimura) 1 2:31 [b]
Local feature fights
Bantamweight Johnny Bedford def. Jared Lopez TKO (strikes) 3 2:16
Heavyweight Scott Barrett def. Ty Lee TKO (punches) 1 2:25 [c]
Welterweight Joe Christopher def. Brandon McDowell Submission (guillotine choke) 1 1:36
Featherweight Chas Skelly def. Daniel Pineda Submission (kneebar) 2 2:16
Middleweight Josh Smith def. Donyiell Winrow Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Doug Frey def. Aaron Wise Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:49
  1. ^ Welterweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Welterweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Heavyweight Tournament

Bellator 20

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

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

Background

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Bryan Baker def. Eric Schambari Submission (triangle choke) 1 2:29 [a]
Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko def. Jared Hess TKO (knee injury) 3 2:20 [b]
Heavyweight Eddie Sanchez def. Marcus Sursa TKO (punches) 3 0:23 [c]
Local feature fights
Flyweight Jimmy Flick def. Humberto DeLeon Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Nick Mamalis def. Mark Oshiro Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:29
Catchweight (175 lb) Andrew Chappelle def. Cedric Marks Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:18
Lightweight Fernando Rodriguez def. Kenneth Battle Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:28
Catchweight (161 lb) Adam Schindler def. Brian Melancon Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Aaron Rosa def. Robert Villegas Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Middleweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Middleweight Semifinal Tournament Bout
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Heavyweight Tournament

Bellator 21

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Pat Curran def. Toby Imada Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Women's (120 lb) Megumi Fujii def. Sarah Schneider TKO (punches) 3 1:58 [b]
Heavyweight Mike Hayes def. Steven Banks Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Local feature fights
Lightweight Luis Palomino def. Jose Figueroa Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (137 lbs) Zach Makovsky def. Eric Luke Submission (kimura) 2 4:28 [d]
Catchweight bout (175 lb) Frank Carrillo def. Sabah Homasi TKO (elbows) 3 3:16
Middleweight Moyses Gabin def. Chris Boffil Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:41
Bantamweight Brian Eckstein def. Mitchell Chamale Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Lightweight Final Tournament bout
  2. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Women's Tournament
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Heavyweight Tournament
  4. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Bantamweight Tournament

Bellator 22

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Ben Askren def. Dan Hornbuckle Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [a]
Catchweight (140 lbs) Jose Vega def. Jarrod Card KO (punch) 1 0:39 [b]
Women's 115-pound Lisa Ward def. Stephanie Frausto Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:01 [c]
Light Heavyweight Raphael Davis def. Demetrius Richards Submission (strikes) 1 2:51
Local feature fights
Welterweight Tyler Stinson def. Leonardo Pecanha Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:42
Catchweight (180 lbs) Rudy Bears def. Brian Green Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:29
Bantamweight Jared Downing def. Chad Vandenberg Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 1:35
Heavyweight Cole Konrad def. John Orr Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
  1. ^ Welterweight Final Tournament Bout
  2. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Bantamweight Tournament
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Women's Tournament

Bellator 23

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

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

Background

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Joe Warren def. Patricio Freire Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Middleweight Alexander Shlemenko def. Bryan Baker TKO (punches) 1 2:45 [b]
Bantamweight Nick Mamalis def. Albert Rios TKO (punches) 1 4:40 [c]
Women's (121 lb) Zoila Frausto def. Rosi Sexton KO (knee and punches) 1 2:00 [d]
Local feature fights
Welterweight Brent Weedman def. John Troyer Submission (armbar) 1 4:55
Lightweight Daniel Mason-Straus def. Chad Hinton Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Kurt Kinser def. Dave Overfield TKO (punches) 1 2:30
Middleweight Stoney Hale def. Mike Fleniken Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:20
  1. ^ Featherweight Final Tournament Bout
  2. ^ Middleweight Final Tournament Bout
  3. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Bantamweight Tournament
  4. ^ For a spot in Bellator's Season Three Women's Tournament

Tournaments

Middleweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
Russia Alexander Shlemenko UD
United States Matt Major 3
Russia Alexander Shlemenko TKO
United States Jared Hess 3
United States Jared Hess SUB
United States Ryan McGivern 2
Russia Alexander Shlemenko TKO
United States Bryan Baker 1
United States Bryan Baker TKO
United States Sean Loeffler 1
United States Bryan Baker SUB
United States Eric Schambari 1
United States Eric Schambari SUB
United States Luke Zachrich 1

Welterweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Ben Askren SUB
United States Ryan Thomas 1
United States Ben Askren UD
United States Ryan Thomas 3
United States Ryan Thomas[1] TKO
United States Jacob McClintock 1
United States Ben Askren UD
United States Dan Hornbuckle 3
United States Dan Hornbuckle SUB
United States Tyler Stinson [2] 1
United States Dan Hornbuckle SUB
United States Steve Carl 1
United States Steve Carl SD
United States Brett Cooper 3

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

Lightweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Pat Curran KO
Canada Mike Ricci 1
United States Pat Curran UD
United States Roger Huerta 3
United States Roger Huerta SUB
United States Chad Hinton 3
United States Pat Curran SD
United States Toby Imada 3
United States Toby Imada SUB
United States James Krause[1] 2
United States Toby Imada SUB
United States Carey Vanier 2
United States Carey Vanier TKO
Guam Joe Duarte [2] 3

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

Featherweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Joe Warren UD
United States Eric Marriott 3
United States Joe Warren UD
Armenia Georgi Karakhanyan 3
Armenia Georgi Karakhanyan KO
United States Bao Quach 1
United States Joe Warren SD
Brazil Patricio Freire 3
Brazil Patricio Freire SUB
Canada William Romero 1
Brazil Patricio Freire UD
Brazil Wilson Reis 3
Brazil Wilson Reis SUB
United States Shad Lierley 3

Bellator 24

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Hector Lombard def. Herbert Goodman KO (punches) 1 0:38


Heavyweight Neil Grove def. Eddie Sanchez TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:32 [a]


Women's Strawweight Megumi Fujii def. Carla Esparza submission (armbar) 2 0:57 [b]


Women's Strawweight Jessica Aguilar def. Lynn Alvarez submission (arm triangle choke) 1 4:01 [c]


Local Feature Fights
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Yves Edwards def. Luis Palomino unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00


Featherweight Farkhad Sharipov def. Eric Luke unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00


Bantamweight Tulio Quintanilla def. Brian Eckstein KO (punches) 3 2:48
  1. ^ Heavyweight Quarterfinal
  2. ^ Strawweight Quarterfinal
  3. ^ Strawweight Quarterfinal

Bellator 25

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Dan Hornbuckle def. Brad Blackburn unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Heavyweight Cole Konrad def. Rogent Lloret unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Heavyweight Damian Grabowski def. Scott Barrett unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Women's Strawweight Zoila Gurgel def. Jessica Penne unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (177 lbs) Torrance Taylor def. Shonie Carter unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Brian Gassaway def. Kevin Knabjian unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Kenny Robertson def. John Kolosci submission (americana) 2 2:41
Lightweight Eric Kriegermeier def. Keoki Cypriano submission (triangle choke) 1 3:16
  1. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.
  2. ^ Heavyweight Quarterfinal
  3. ^ Heavyweight Quarterfinal
  4. ^ Women's Strawweight Quarterfinal

Bellator 26

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (175 lb) Steve Carl def. Tyler Stinson Technical submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:30 [a]
Heavyweight Alexey Oleinik def. Mike Hayes Split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28). 3 5:00 [b]
Bantamweight Jose Vega def. Danny Tims Unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Women's (115 lb) Lisa Ward def. Aisling Daly unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Zak Cummings def. Rudy Bears Submission (D'arce choke) 1 1:27
Featherweight Kevin Croom def. Brian Davidson Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 3:22
Middleweight John Ott def. Brian Imes Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Jeb Chiles def. Demetrius Richards Technical submission (kimura) 2 3:51
  1. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.
  2. ^ Heavyweight quarterfinal.
  3. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinal.
  4. ^ Women's (115 lb) quarterfinal.

Bellator 27

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Joe Warren def. Joe Soto (c) TKO (knee & punches) 2 0:33 [a]
Bantamweight Ulysses Gomez def. Travis Reddinger Split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Bantamweight Zach Makovsky def. Nick Mamalis Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [c]
Bantamweight Ed West def. Bryan Goldsby Unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [d]
Local Feature Fights
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Andrew Craig def. Rodrigo Pinheiro TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:53
Lightweight Gilbert Jimenez def. Aaron Barringer Unanimous decision. 3 5:00
Heavyweight Richard Odoms def. Dale Mitchell Split decision 3 5:00
Welterweight Andrew Chappelle def. Joe Christopher Unanimous decision 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Jon Kirk def. Shane Faulkner TKO (punches) 3 2:19
Featherweight Steven Peterson def. Ernest De La Cruz Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For the Bellator Featherweight Championship.
  2. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinal.
  3. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinal.
  4. ^ Bantamweight quarterfinal.

Bellator 28

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

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

Background

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Eric Larkin def. Marcus Andrusia Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:46
Lightweight Guyana Carey Vanier def. Rich Clementi Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Middleweight Eric Schambari def. Matt Horwich Split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Georgi Karakhanyan def. Anthony Leone Unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [b]
Local Feature Fights
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Tony Roberts def. Kelvin Doss Submission (punches) 1 3:35
Bantamweight Jonathan Mackles def. Brock Kerry Split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Charlie Rader def. Josh Rafferty TKO (punches) 1 1:14
Lightweight Scott O'Shaughnessy def. Gabe Woods Submission (armbar) 3 2:11
  1. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Lightweight Tournament.
  2. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Featherweight Tournament.

Bellator 29

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

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

Background

Bellator 29 was the first sanctioned MMA event in Wisconsin.

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (140 lb) Jameel Massouh def. Nick Mamalis Submission (guillotine choke) 1 4:27
Heavyweight Cole Konrad def. Damian Grabowski Unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 [a]
Heavyweight Neil Grove def. Alexey Oleinik TKO (punches) 1 0:45 [b]
Middleweight Brett Cooper def. Matt Major TKO (punches) 2 1:27
Local Feature Fights
Catchweight (215 lb) Justin Lemke def. Jason Guida Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Sasa Perkic def. Nick Dupees Unanimous decision (30–27, 30 -27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Kyle Weickhardt def. Luis Ramirez KO (head kick) 1 0:30
  1. ^ Heavyweight semifinal.
  2. ^ Heavyweight semifinal.

Bellator 30

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

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Brent Weedman def. Jacob McClintock TKO (punches) 1 3:05 [a]
Middleweight Bryan Baker def. Jeremy Horn Unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Zach Makovsky def. Bryan Goldsby Unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Bantamweight Ed West def. Jose Vega Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28). 3 5:00 [c]
Local Feature Fights
Middleweight John Troyer def. Josh Clark Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Ron Sparks def. Greg Maynard KO (punch) 1 0:50
Featherweight B.J. Ferguson def. T.J. Barber Submission (armbar) 2 2:50
Middleweight Jeremiah Riggs def. Mike Fleniken Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28). 3 5:00
Welterweight Mike O'Donnell def. Stoney Hale Submission (kimura) 2 0:50
  1. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.
  2. ^ Bantamweight semifinal.
  3. ^ Bantamweight semifinal.

Bellator 31

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

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

Background

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's (115 lb) Zoila Gurgel def. Jessica Aguilar Split decision (30–27, 27–30, 30–27) 3 5:00 [a]
Women's (115 lb) Megumi Fujii def. Lisa Ward Submission (armbar) 1 1:39 [b]
Welterweight Chris Lozano def. Yoshiyuki Yoshida TKO (Corner Stoppage) 2 5:00 [c]
Local Feature Fights
Heavyweight Mark Holata def. Shawn Jordan KO (punch) 1 1:13
Lightweight John Harris def. Kyle Miers Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 0:49
Middleweight Tim Ruberg def. Aaron Davis Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 1:44
Heavyweight Dave Herman def. Michał Kita Submission (Omoplata) 1 3:16
Catchweight (165 lb) Michael Chandler def. Scott Stapp TKO (Punches) 1 1:57
  1. ^ Women's (115 lb) semifinal.
  2. ^ Women's (115 lb) semifinal.
  3. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.

Bellator 32

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

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

Background

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Cole Konrad def. Neil Grove Submission (americana) 1 4:45 [a]
Bantamweight Zach Makovsky def. Ed West Unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) 3 5:00 [b]
Welterweight Jim Wallhead def. Ryan Thomas Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [c]
Welterweight Michael Chandler def. Chris Page Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:57
Local Feature Fights
Featherweight Eric Marriott def. Ryan Roberts Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (180 lbs) Rudy Bears def. Chad Reiner KO (Punches) 1 1:29 of round 1.
Bantamweight Jared Downing def. Danny Tims Split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27). 3 5:00
Featherweight Brian Davidson def. Shane Hutchison KO (punches) 1 0:54
  1. ^ Tournament final for the inaugural Bellator Heavyweight Championship.
  2. ^ Tournament final for the inaugural Bellator Bantamweight Championship.
  3. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.

Bellator 33

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

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

Background

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Eddie Alvarez def. Roger Huerta TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
Welterweight Ben Askren def. Lyman Good (c) Unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 50–45) 5 5:00 [a]
Welterweight Rick Hawn def. LeVon Maynard KO (punches) 1 4:53 [b]
Local Feature Fights
Featherweight Wilson Reis def. Deividas Taurosevičius Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Tim Carpenter def. Jamal Patterson Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (159 lbs) Luiz Azeredo def. Edward Guedes Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Kenny Foster def. Lester Caslow Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (130 lb) Nick Cottone def. Tuan Pham Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Francis Evans def. Lewis Cassner Submission (Triangle) 1 3:20
  1. ^ For the Bellator Welterweight Championship.
  2. ^ To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.

Bellator 34

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

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

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Hector Lombard (c) def. Alexander Shlemenko Unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) 5 5:00 [a]
Women's (115 lb) Zoila Gurgel def. Megumi Fujii Split decision (48–47, 47–48, 49–46) 5 5:00 [b]
Middleweight Mike Bernhard def. Dragan Tešanović Unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28). 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Rafael Davis def. Tony Lopez Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Local Feature Fights
Welterweight John Kelly def. William Kuhn unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Bantamweight Ralph Acosta def. Tulio Quintanila Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Frank Carrillo def. Moyses Gabin Unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Dan Cramer def. Igor Almeida TKO (cut) 1 2:36
Catchweight (160 lb) J.P. Reese def. Bounmy Somchay TKO (strikes) 1 3:32
  1. ^ For the Bellator Middleweight Championship.
  2. ^ Tournament final for the inaugural Bellator Women's (115 lbs) Championship.

Tournaments

Heavyweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Cole Konrad UD
Spain Rogent Lloret 3
United States Cole Konrad UD
Poland Damian Grabowski 3
Poland Damian Grabowski UD
United States Scott Barrett 3
United States Cole Konrad SUB
England Neil Grove 1
England Neil Grove TKO
United States Eddie Sanchez 1
England Neil Grove TKO
Russia Alexey Oleinik 1
Russia Alexey Oleinik SD
United States Mike Hayes 3

Bantamweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Zach Makovsky UD
United States Nick Mamalis 3
United States Zach Makovsky UD
United States Bryan Goldsby[1] 3
United States Ulysses Gomez SD
United States Travis Reddinger 3
United States Zach Makovsky UD
United States Ed West 5
United States Ed West UD
United States Bryan Goldsby 3
United States Ed West SD
United States Jose Vega 3
United States Jose Vega UD
United States Danny Tims 3

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

Women's Strawweight Tournament bracket

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
United States Zoila Gurgel UD
United States Jessica Penne 3
United States Zoila Gurgel SD
Mexico Jessica Aguilar 3
Mexico Jessica Aguilar SUB
United States Lynn Alvarez 1
United States Zoila Gurgel SD
Japan Megumi Fujii 5
Japan Megumi Fujii SUB
United States Carla Esparza[1] 2
Japan Megumi Fujii SUB
United States Lisa Ward 1
United States Lisa Ward UD
Republic of Ireland Aisling Daly 3

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

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