Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the Bellator 100 Main Card, live from the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fight #7 - Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round
Justin Baesman (14-3-0) vs. Brent Weedman (22-8-1)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Baesman immediately attacking Weedman with some kicks, Weedman then cracks Baesman with a right before they clinch. The fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch, Weedman scores a takedown on Baesman and he gets the open guard. Weedman attacks Baesman with a lot of short range strikes, Weedman rolls for the arm bar and Baesman taps out after a very long struggle.
Fight Result: Brent Weedman def. Justin Baesman by submission via arm bar (3:20, R1)
Fight #8 – Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round
Ron Keslar (9-3-0) vs. Sergio Junior (29-11-3)
Referee: Ron Nation
Round One
The round begins with Junior attacking Keslar with leg kicks, Keslar scores a takedown on Junior and he gets the open guard. Keslar postures up on Junior before attacking him with strikes, Junior pops up to his feet while eating a knee strike from Keslar. The fighters exchange some knee strikes as the clinch on the cage wall, the fighters separate as Junior nails Keslar with a knee strike. Junior then hits Keslar with a spinning back kick to the leg, Keslar then pops Junior with an uppercut as they clinch again. The fighters remain in the clinch as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Keslar attacking Junior with a high kick, Keslar then drops Junior with a huge right from out of nowhere. Keslar pounces on Junior for a short time until he secures the half guard, Keslar transitions to back control on Junior. Junior tries to attack Keslar with elbow strikes to the thigh, Keslar continuously looks for the rear naked choke on Junior. Junior does his best to attack Keslar while he is on his back as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Keslar looking for the takedown on Junior, Junior then nails Keslar with a jumping knee strike. Junior goes for the jump guard guillotine and Keslar escapes after a very long struggle, Junior then attacks a tired Keslar with a lot of ground and pound. Keslar holds onto the leg of Junior as Junior tries to stand up, Junior makes him pay with a ton of strikes to the head. Junior goes for the arm bar and Keslar escapes to get on top of him, Keslar then transitions to back control on Junior. Keslar starts to look for the rear naked choke on Junior, Junior does his best to attack Keslar as he is on his back. Keslar continues to look for the choke on Junior as the round ends.
Fight Result: Ron Keslar def. Sergio Junior by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Fight #9 - Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round
Rick Hawn (15-2-0) vs. Herman Terrado (11-2-0)
Referee: Al Guinee
Round One
The round begins with Terrado hitting Hawn with a knee strike as they clinched up, the fighter’s battle for position along the cage wall before finally separating. Hawn starts to attack Terrado with a wild right, Terrado responds by nailing Hawn with a punching combination. Hawn tries to back Terrado up by throwing a front kick, Terrado then attacks Hawn with a four punch combination. Hawn then forces Terrado up against the cage wall, Hawn nails Terrado with an uppercut as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Terrado attacking Hawn with a right, Terrado then comes forward on Hawn with a punching combination. Hawn again forces Terrado up against the cage wall, the fighters engage in a clinch battle while on the fence. Hawn then hits Terrado with a counter right to the head, Hawn follows that up with a left hook on Terrado. Hawn mixes it up with a leg kick/punch combination on Terrado, Terrado recovers to hit a swinging Hawn with a right. Hawn briefly drops Terrado with a low leg kick, Hawn lands a pair of rights on Terrado after avoiding a kick. The fighters clinch again as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Hawn backing up Terrado with some jabs, Hawn then hits a swinging Terrado with a counter right. Hawn follows that up with a two punch combination on Terrado, Terrado finally catches Hawn with a right as he was eating some jabs. Hawns responds by cracking Terrado with a counter left hook, Terrado recovers by popping Hawn with a short right. Hawn then attacks a swinging Terrado with a high kick attempt, Hawn then forces Terrado up against the cage wall. Terrado breaks free before kicking Hawn in the midsection, Hawn hits Terrado with a kick as the round ends.
Fight Result: Rick Hawn def. Herman Terrado by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fight #10 – Bellator Welterweight Tournament Opening Round
Vaughn Anderson (16-1-1) vs. War Machine (13-4-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Machine cracking Anderson with a right, Machine then scores a takedown on Anderson and he gets the open guard. Machine transitions to the half guard position on Anderson, Machine then moves to side control on Anderson. Anderson eventually gets Machine back to the full guard after a scramble, Machine starts to attack Anderson with ground and pound. Machine advances to the full mount on Anderson, Anderson rolls Machine and he winds up on top of him. Anderson begins to attack Machine with some strikes of his own, the fighters stand up and Anderson drags Machine back to the ground. Machine almost catches Anderson in a few triangle chokes, Anderson transitions to the half guard on Machine. Anderson allows Machine to stand up while he was kicking him, Anderson fails at a takedown attempt as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Machine scoring a takedown on Anderson, Machine starts to attack Anderson with ground and pound. Machine postures up before cracking Anderson with a hard right, Machine advances to the crucifix position on Anderson. Machine attacks Anderson with a lot of strikes before gaining back control, Machine tries to weaken Anderson with a lot of short range strikes. Machine locks in the rear naked choke and Anderson goes out cold.
Fight Result: War Machine def. Vaughn Anderson by submission via rear naked choke (4:01, R2)
Main Event - Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Finals
Ben Saunders (16-5-2) vs. Douglas Lima (24-5-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Saunders attacking Lima with a bunch of high kicks, Lima then hits a kicking Saunders with a counter right. Saunders then pops Lima with a kick to the rib cage, Saunders begins to attack Lima with some leg kicks. Lima responds by kicking Saunders directly in the rib cage, the fighters exchange some knee strikes while in the clinch. Lima then nails Saunders with a left as he was coming towards him, Lima starts to attack Saunders with some leg kicks of his own. Lima follows that up by cracking Saunders with a left hook as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Saunders kicking Lima right in the midsection, Lima also starts to attack Saunders with some leg kicks. Saunders responds by nailing Lima with a two punch combination, Lima then drops Saunders with an uppercut. Lima jumps on top of Saunders and winds up in his full guard, Lima starts attacking Saunders with some ground and pound. Lima transitions to the half guard on Saunders, Saunders rolls for the heel hook and Lima escapes to get the fight standing. Saunders then starts to attack Lima with a variety of kicks, Lima then hits Saunders with a left hook. Lima then floors Saunders with a head kick and Saunders goes out cold.
Fight Result: Douglas Lima def. Ben Saunders by KO via head kick (4:33, R2)