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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the Bellator 108 Preliminary Card, live from the Revel Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Fight #1 – Bellator Bantamweight Division Fight
Sergio Da Silva (1-4-0) vs. Rob Sullivan (2-1-0)
Referee: Keith Peterson
Round One
The round begins with Sullivan scoring a quick takedown on Da Silva, Sullivan eventually attacks Da Silva with some elbow strikes. Da Silva tries rolling for some leg locks on Sullivan before getting on top of him, Sullivan looks for a kimura as both fighters stand up. Da Silva then scores a takedown on Sullivan while eating some elbow strikes, Sullivan uses the wall walk to get the fight standing. Da Silva rolls for a leg lock and Sullivan escapes to engage in a leg lock battle, Da Silva gets back on top of Sullivan after the leg lock battle. Sullivan finds a way to stand up with Da Silva holding onto him, Da Silva attacks Sullivan with knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Sullivan attacking Da Silva with some leg kicks, Sullivan scores a takedown on Da Silva and he gets the half guard. Da Silva again tries to roll for some leg locks on Sullivan, Sullivan starts attacking Da Silva with some ground and pound. Sullivan quickly goes back to the half guard after Da Silva put him in the full guard, Da Silva eats more strikes as he gets Sullivan back in the full guard. Sullivan hits Da Silva with some forearm strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Sullivan quickly scoring a takedown on Da Silva, Sullivan quickly gains the half guard on Da Silva. Da Silva tries attacking Sullivan with strikes while on his back, Sullivan also starts attacking Da Silva with ground and pound. Da Silva rolls for another leg lock and Sullivan defends by throwing strikes, Sullivan continues to attack Da Silva with strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Rob Sullivan def. Sergio Da Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #2 – Bellator Featherweight Division Fight
Ryan Cafaro (0-0-0) vs. Dan Matala (0-0-0)
Referee: Gasper Oliver
Round One
The round begins with Matala dragging Cafaro to the ground and he gets back control, Cafaro scrambles to get the fight standing. Cafaro then cracks Matala with a kick to the midsection, Matala looks for a takedown and Cafaro almost catches him in a guillotine choke. Cafaro stands up and Matala brings him back down a few seconds later, Matala starts attacking Cafaro with some ground and pound. Matala transitions to back control on Cafaro, Cafaro spins at the right time to break free and get the fight standing. Matala responds by cracking Cafaro with a few knee strikes, Matala scores a takedown on Cafaro. Cafaro scrambles to get on top of Matala as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Matala charging forward on Cafaro while throwing strikes, Matala grabs a hold of Cafaro before nailing him with some knee strikes. Matala forces Cafaro against the cage wall while attacking him with knee strikes, Matala forces Cafaro to the ground while attacking him with strikes. Matala also nails Cafaro with knee strikes to the rib cage, Matala transitions to back control on Cafaro while peppering him with strikes. Matala flattens out Cafaro while nailing him with a lot of strikes and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Dan Matala def. Ryan Cafaro by TKO via strikes (3:52, R2)
Fight #3 – Bellator Featherweight Division Fight
Will Martinez (7-2-1) vs. Kevin Roddy (13-14-1)
Referee: Gasper Oliver
Round One
The round begins with Martinez dropping Roddy with a two punch combo, Roddy pops back up and eats a knee strike from Martinez. Roddy rocks Martinez with a multiple strike combination, Martinez scores a takedown on Roddy and he gets the full guard. Martinez starts attacking Roddy with some ground and pound, Martinez starts connecting with a lot of strikes on Roddy. Martinez transitions to the half guard on Roddy, Martinez then gains the full mount position on Roddy. Martinez attacks Roddy with a few strikes before gaining back control, Martinez locks in the rear naked choke and Roddy taps out.
Fight Result: Will Martinez def. Kevin Roddy by submission via rear naked choke (3:50, R1)
Fight #4 – Bellator Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Liam McGeary (5-0-0) vs. Najim Wali (3-2-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with McGeary attacking Wali with some leg kicks, Wali briefly puts McGeary on the ground with a takedown. McGeary drops Wali with an elbow strike, McGeary moves to full mount on Wali while nailing him with strikes. McGeary rolls for the arm bar and Wali escapes, Wali scrambles to get himself on top of McGeary and he nails him with a left. McGeary looks for a triangle choke and then an arm bar that forces Wali to tap out.
Fight Result: Liam McGeary def. Najim Wali by submission via arm bar (1:31, R1)
Fight #5 – Bellator Catchweight Division Fight
Kenny Foster (10-7-0) vs. Anthony Morrison (17-10-0-1NC)
Referee: Keith Peterson
Round One
The round begins with Foster cracking Morrison with a pair of lefts, the fighters clinch up and exchange some knee strikes. Morrison starts to attack Foster with some leg kicks, the fighters clinch up again and Foster hits Morrison with some knee strikes. Morrison responds by popping Foster with a pair of rights, Foster accidentally hits Morrison low with a knee strike and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Foster barely hitting Morrison with an uppercut, Foster tries to grab a hold of Morrison and he eats a right instead. Morrison cracks Foster with a three punch combination, Foster accidentally kicks Morrison low as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Morrison attacking Foster with a high kick, Foster scores a takedown on Morrison and he gets the open guard. Morrison causes a scramble that get both fighters standing, Foster forces Morrison against the cage wall while eating a few strikes. Morrison then cracks Foster with a right hook to the face, Foster charges forward on Morrison while throwing some strikes. Morrison comes in on Foster while hitting him with a knee strike, Foster briefly rocks Morrison with a left. Foster follows that up with a two punch combination on Morrison, Foster puts Morrison up against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Foster coming forward on Morrison while throwing a lot of strikes, Morrison responds with a striking combination of his own. Foster responds by nailing a kicking Morrison with a counter left, Foster accidentally catches Morrison low again and the fight is halted. The referee takes a point from Foster after a third low blow and then the fight resumes with Foster cracking Morrison with an uppercut, Morrison responds by leveling Foster with a ton of rights to the midsection. Morrison follows that up by hitting Foster with a trio of punches, Morrison then pops Foster with a bunch of lefts. Foster backs up Morrison while hitting him with a knee strike, Morrison recovers by rocking Foster with a left and a push kick. Morrison lands another right on Foster as the round ends.
Fight Result: Anthony Morrison def. Kenny Foster by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 30-26)
Fight #6 - Bellator Catchweight Division Fight
Nah-Shon Burrell (10-3-0) vs. Jesus Martinez (8-4-0)
Referee: Gasper Oliver
Round One
The round begins with Burrell quickly attacking Martinez with leg kicks, Martinez catches a kick from Burrell and briefly puts him against the cage wall. Burrell then hits a kicking Martinez with a counter left hook, Burrell attacks Martinez with some striking combinations. The fighters clinch up and battle for position along the cage wall, Burrell attacks Martinez with a few knee strikes. Burrell then drops a kicking Martinez with a counter right, Martinez recovers by hitting Burrell with an overhand right. Martinez then rocks Burrell with a plethora of strikes to the body, the fighters swing at each other as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Martinez hitting Burrell with a striking combination, Burrell recovers to hit a swinging Martinez with a counter left. Burrell follows that up by catching Martinez with a left uppercut, Martinez continues to hit Burrell with counter strikes. Burrell accidentally nails Martinez low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Burrell hitting Martinez with another uppercut. The fighters have a few wild striking exchanges, the fighters clinch up and battle for position along the cage wall. Martinez then pops Burrell with a two punch combination, Burrell recovers by rocking Martinez with a multiple strike combination. Burrell looks for a takedown and Martinez winds up getting his back on the way down as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Burrell hitting Martinez with a variety of strikes, Martinez constantly looks for a takedown on Burrell and they all get blocked. Martinez also attempts to jump guard and Burrell stays on his feet, Burrell continuously catches Martinez with striking combinations. Martinez starts to attack Burrell with some leg kicks, Burrell responds by attacking Martinez with a jump knee strike. Martinez then attacks Burrell with a multiple strike combination before looking for more takedowns, Martinez gets standing back control on Burrell as the round ends.
Fight Result: Nah-Shon Burrell def. Jesus Martinez by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #7 - Bellator Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Tom DeBlass (8-2-0) vs. Jason Lambert (26-12-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliota
Round One
The round begins with Lambert attacking DeBlass with some leg kicks, DeBlass pops a charging Lambert with some counter strikes. DeBlass starts nailing Lambert with some leg kicks of his own, DeBlass continuously nails a swinging DeBlass with striking combinations. DeBlass briefly drops Lambert with a left hook, DeBlass then drops Lambert again with another left hook and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Tom DeBlass def. Jason Lambert by KO via left hook (1:45, R1)
Fight #8 - Bellator Catchweight Division Fight
Chip Moraza-Pollard (7-5-0) vs. Sam Oropeza (9-2-0)
Referee: Keith Peterson
Round One
The round begins with Moraza-Pollard quickly hitting Oropeza with some rights, Oropeza attacks Moraza-Pollard with a few high kicks. Oropeza rocks Moraza-Pollard with a left and drops him with a right, the referee quickly jumps in afterwards.
Fight Result: Sam Oropeza def. Chip Moraza-Pollard by KO via strikes (0:37, R1)
