Location: Pechanga Resort and Casino
Temecula, California
Bellator MMA has returned to Southern California with the Middleweight Tournament Semi Finals, that are set to take place at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula California. Only one fighter needed extra time to make weight, as Ricky Legere was 2 lbs over the 171 lbs limit. He will be given 2 hours to make weight.
The only other incident of note was chaotic exchange between ‘Popo’ Bezerra and Mike Richman. As both fighters approached for the stare down, “Popo’ seemed to push a little too aggressively and Richman responded by shoving him. Quickly Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney created space by separating the featherweight combatants with one swift shove.
Results:
Rocky Ramirez (204) Vs Brandon Halsey (205)
Shad Smith (146) Vs Aaron Miller(146)
Josh Appelt (247) Vs Manny Lara (254.2)
Richard Rigmaden (178.6) Vs Keith Berry (186)
Akop Stepanyan (156) Vs Chris Saunders (154.5)
Sabah Homasi (170.6) Vs Ricky Legere (173)* 2 hours to make weight
Nick Piedmont (146) Vs Cleber Luciano (144.6)
Popo Bezerra (146) Vs Mike Richman (145.4)
Dan Cramer (185.6) Vs Brett Cooper (185.1)
Sultan Aliev (185.8) Vs Doug Marshall (185.1)
Froddo Khasbulaev (145.8) Vs Marlon Sandro (145.8)
THE CLINCH REPORT 