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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the Bellator 79 Main Card, live from the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada.
Fight #3 - Bellator Welterweight Division Fight
Ryan Ford (18-4-0) vs. Kyle Baker (12-6-0)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Baker attacking Ford with some leg kicks, Ford then catches Baker with a two punch combination. Ford then scores a takedown on Baker after landing a few uppercuts, Ford then starts attacking Baker with some ground and pound. Ford then transitions to the half guard on Baker, Baker eventually forces Ford into his full guard after a short struggle. Ford postures up before clobbering Baker with a pair of rights, Ford then positions himself in the guard of Baker. Ford postures up once more before damaging Baker with another right, Baker stands up as Ford nails him with a three punch combination. Ford then drags Baker back to the ground and Baker somehow winds up on top, Ford scrambles to get the fight standing. The fighters then have a wild exchange as they battle along the cage wall, Ford then connects with a head kick on Baker. Ford then goes for a takedown and Baker catches him with a few elbow strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ford catching Baker with a snap kick to the face, Ford then starts nailing Baker with a few leg kicks. Baker then forces Ford up against the cage wall while landing a few strikes, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Ford nails Baker with a few lefts and a superman punch. Baker then catches Ford with a few knee strikes after eating some uppercuts, Baker then finds a way to drag Ford to the ground. Baker then gets back control on Ford after a short struggle, Baker then starts attacking Ford with some ground and pound. Ford then scrambles and he finds himself on top of Baker, the fighters continue to grapple as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Baker attacking Ford with some leg kicks, the fighters then scramble after Ford goes for a takedown. Ford then catches Baker with a knee strike near the cage wall, Ford then scores a takedown on Baker and he gets the closed guard. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Ford quickly puts Baker back on the ground, Baker uses the scramble to get himself on top of Ford. Baker then advances to back control after getting full mount on Ford, Ford turns himself and he gets on top of Baker during a submission attempt. Baker continues to attack Ford from his back after he is stacked, Ford lands some ground and pound on v as the round ends.
Fight Result: Ryan Ford def. Kyle Baker by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #4 - Bellator Catchweight Division Fight
Douglas Lima (21-5-0) vs. Jacob Ortiz (13-3-0)
Referee: Marc-Andre Cote
Round One
The round begins with both fighters attacking the other with a variety of kicks, Ortiz tries to drags Lima to the ground and he eats a few strikes for the effort. Lima then starts attacking Ortiz with some leg kicks, Lima then drops Ortiz with a huge right from out of nowhere. Lima then jumps into full mount on a downed Ortiz, Lima then transitions to back control on Ortiz after landing a few strikes. Lima then turns up the pressure on the ground and pound on Ortiz, Ortiz scrambles and he finds himself on top of Lima. Ortiz tries to posture up on Lima and he gets nailed with an up kick, Lima stands up and he nails Ortiz with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ortiz cracking Lima with a quick right, Lima responds by nailing Ortiz with a right of his own. Lima then cracks Ortiz with a kick to the rib cage that is followed by a right, Lima follows that up by nailing Ortiz with a left hook. The fighters then have a wild striking exchange near the cage wall, Lima starts to effectively use the jab on Ortiz. Lima then drops Ortiz with a well placed leg kick, the fighters stand up after Lima quits on a anaconda choke attempt. Lima then rocks Ortiz with a knee strike and a right as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Lima kicking Ortiz directly in the belly area, Lima then cracks Ortiz with a sideways knee to the face. Lima follows that up by cracking Ortiz with a straight right, lima then starts attacking Ortiz with leg kicks. Lima then nails Ortiz with a two punch combination, Lima then connects with a switch kick and uppercut on Ortiz. Lima continues to keep Ortiz at bay by landing a lot of jabs, Lima then corners Ortiz in the cage wall while attacking him with a plethora of strikes. Lima then continues to nail Ortiz with a lot of rights, Lima then destroys Ortiz with a head kick and flying knee strike. Lima pounces on a hurt Ortiz until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Douglas Lima def. Jacob Ortiz by TKO via strikes (4:50, R3)
Fight #5 - Bellator Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final Fight
Mike Richman (13-1-0) vs. Shahbulat Shamhalaev (10-1-1)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Shamhalaev attacking Richman with leg kicks, Shamhalaev then briefly puts Richman on his back after catching a kick. Shamhalaev then pops Richman with a pair of lefts, Shamhalaev continues to attack Richman with punching combinations. Shamhalaev then drops Richman with a right hook, Shamhalaev follows up with a few more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Shahbulat Shamhalaev def. Mike Richman by TKO via strikes (1:45, R1)
Main Event - Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Fight
Thiago Santos (11-1-0) vs. Richard Hale (20-4-1)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with Santos rocking Hale with a seven punch flurry, Hale then escapes a standing guillotine from Santos. Santos then cracks Hale with a few more strikes before scoring the takedown, Santos quickly gains side control on Hale. Santos allows Hale to get back up while nailing him with uppercuts, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Hale drops Santos with three straight uppercuts. Hale then pounces on a downed Santos until the referee jumped in.
Fight Result: Richard Hale def. Thiago Santos by TKO via strikes (3:31, R1)
