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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the Bellator 74 Main Card, live from Cesar’s Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Fight #6 – Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Andrey Koreshkov (10-0-0) vs. Jordan Smith (17-3-1)
Referee: Keith Peterson
Round One
The round begins with Smith quickly catching Koreshkov with leg kicks, Koreshkov then clobbers Smith with an uppercut and knee strike. Koreshkov then barely catches Smith with a spinning back kick, Koreshkov then blocks a Smith takedown after landing a body kick. Koreshkov then catches Smith with a straight left and a jump knee follows, Koreshkov then catches Smith with a multi-punch combination. Koreshkov then lands another knee strike to the head of Smith, Smith then catches Koreshkov with a spinning side kick to the rib cage. Smith then grabs a hold of Koreshkov and he goes for the guillotine choke and Peruvian neck tie, Koreshkov escapes and finds himself on top of Smith. Koreshkov starts attacking Smith with some ground and pound, Koreshkov continues to pressure Smith as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Koreshkov cracking Smith with a uppercut as he was taken down, Smith finds himself gaining back control on Koreshkov. Koreshkov attempts to attack Smith while he has back control, Smith nearly catches Koreshkov with a one handed rear naked choke. Koreshkov scrambles and he gets himself on top of Smith and in the full guard, Koreshkov starts attacking Smith with some ground and pound. Smith then catches a posturing Koreshkov with a few up kicks, the fighters get tangled up as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Koreshkov immediately attacking Smith with high kicks, Koreshkov then pops Smith with a solid right. Koreshkov continues to catch Smith with a series of rights, Smith then catches Koreshkov with a two punch combination. Smith fails to score a takedown on Koreshkov before landing a left, Smith then starts attacking Koreshkov with leg kicks. Koreshkov responds by kicking Smith in the midsection, Koreshkov then nails Smith with a knee strike to the belly area. Smith recovers to pop Koreshkov with a wild left, Koreshkov then nails Smith with a four punch combination. Koreshkov then scores a takedown on Smith and he gets leg control as the round ends.
Fight Result: Andrey Koreshkov def. Jordan Smith by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fight #7 - Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Michail Tsarev (23-2-0) vs. Tim Welch (9-3-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with both fighters swinging wildly at each other, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall. Tsarev then catches Welch with a head kick after they separate, Tsarev then rocks Welch with a right cross. Tsarev then catches Welch with a few knee strikes while on the cage wall, Tsarev then scores a takedown on Welch and he gets the half guard. Tsarev rolls for the guillotine choke and Welch eventually escapes, Tsarev then nails Welch with an illegal up kick and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Tsarev nailing Welch with a body kick, Welch goes for a flying knee strike and Tsarev clobbers him with a right. Tsarev then scores another takedown on Welch and he quickly goes for the guillotine choke, Welch eventually escapes and finds himself on top of Tsarev as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Tsarev attacking Welch with leg kicks, Welch then nails Tsarev with a pair of knee strikes. Tsarev responds by kicking Welch in the midsection, Tsarev then pulls guard on Welch and Welch quickly gets back up. Tsarev then catches Welch with a kick to the head, Tsarev then scores a takedown on Welch and he gets side control. Tsarev transitions to back control on Welch, Tsarev locks in a rear naked choke on Welch and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Michail Tsarev def. Tim Welch by submission via rear naked choke (1:57, R2)
Fight #8 - Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Nordine Taleb (8-1-0) vs. Marius Zaromskis (18-6-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with Taleb immediately attempting a kick on Zaromskis, Taleb then starts nailing Zaromskis with leg kicks. Zaromskis responds by attacking Taleb with leg kicks of his own, Zaromskis then drops Taleb with a spinning back fists. Zaromskis then jumps on top of Taleb to keep him on the ground, Zaromskis then gets back control on a kneeling Taleb. Taleb eventually gets back up as Zaromskis holds onto him, Zaromskis then clobbers Taleb with multiple knee strikes. Taleb tries keeping Zaromskis at bay by throwing a variety of kicks, the fighters then battle for position along the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Taleb returning to his leg kick attack on Zaromskis, Taleb then catches Zaromskis with a three punch combination. Zaromskis then drops Taleb with a straight left, Zaromskis then keeps Taleb on the ground and he gets side control on him. Taleb then forces Zaromskis into his half guard, Zaromskis then starts attacking Taleb with some ground and pound. The referee then stands up the fighters after inactivity and Taleb nails Zaromskis with a body kick, Taleb then attacks Zaromskis with knee strikes as they battle along the cage wall. Taleb then starts attacking Zaromskis with a variety of kicks again, Zaromskis lands a left as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Zaromskis charging at Taleb while attempting a takedown, Taleb then rocks Zaromskis with a counter left. Zaromskis recovers to pop Taleb with a counter left of his own, Taleb nails Zaromskis with a few knee strikes while on the cage wall. Zaromskis then barely lands a left to the midsection of Taleb, Taleb continues to attack Zaromskis with a series of kicks. Zaromskis then forces Taleb up against the cage wall, Zaromskis then scores a takedown on Taleb and he gets side control. Zaromskis then starts nailing Taleb with a plethora of shoulder strikes, the referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Zaromskis rocks Taleb with a head kick. Taleb then scores a flash takedown on Zaromskis stands back up and grapples with Taleb as the round ends.
Fight Result: Marius Zaromskis def. Nordine Taleb by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Main Event - Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Lyman Good (12-2-0) vs. Jim Wallhead (23-6-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with Wallhead immediately nailing Good with a two punch combination, Good then lands a two punch combo of his own. Good then cracks Wallhead with a knee to the midsection, Good follows that up by nailing Wallhead with multiple uppercuts. Wallhead then nails Good with a straight right, Good then catches Wallhead with several knee strikes while on the cage wall. Wallhead then starts nailing Good with uppercuts of his own, Good cracks Wallhead with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Good peppering Wallhead with a ton of jabs, Good also starts nailing Wallhead with leg kicks. Good then rocks Wallhead with multiple rights to the head, Good then nails Wallhead with a few uppercuts. Good follows that up by nailing Wallhead with a straight right, Good then cracks Wallhead with a running knee to the midsection. Good then pops Wallhead with a two punch combination, Good continues to effectively nail Wallhead with jabs as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Wallhead nailing Good with a quick right, Good quickly returns to attacking Wallhead with jabs and uppercuts. Good follows that up by nailing Wallhead with knee strikes, Good then accidentally kicks Wallhead in the delicates and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Wallhead swinging wildly at Good, Good tries to slow Wallhead down with leg kicks. Good then nails Wallhead with knee strikes and shoulder strikes while on the cage wall, Good then goes back to attacking Wallhead with jabs. Good then nails Wallhead with a series of punches to the rib cage, Wallhead then catches Good with a two punch combination. Good then cracks Wallhead with a knee to the groin while in a wild striking exchange, the fighters circle each other as the round ends.
Fight Result: Lyman Good def. Jim Wallhead by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
