Originating from the Tachi Palace Casino in Lenmore, California, Bellator kicked its 4th season off with opening round matches from the welterweight tournament.
In the main event, former champion Lymon "Cyborg" Good started the quest to regain his title by a dominating unanimous decision victory over Chris Lozanzo in the main event. Good dominated positions left and right, though while not being able to put the previously undefeated Lozanzo away, did enough to win by 30-27 (on 2 scorecards) and 29-28.
Following the victory, Good told cage interviewer Jimmy Smith the victory was good for his confidence
"This is me redeeming myself from a loss, so I felt like I had lot more to prove to myself than I did anybody watching," Good said.
In the other tournament fights, Jay Hieron defeated Anthony Lapsley by technical submission -- though it wasn't without some controversy. After dominating Lapsley and leaving him on the defensive with submission attempt after submission attempt, The man known as "The Recipe" finally gave Hieron his back and Hieron was able to get in the rear naked choke. Despite not giving up or tapping, referee Josh Rosenthal grabbed Lapsley's arm and didn't receive resistance, resulting in the victory for Hieron.
Afterward, Rosenthal explained "His base slipped out from underneath him. I checked his wrist. He had no resistance, which is basically telling me he's out."
In the other fights, Rick Hawn outlasted "Judo" Jim Wallhead via unanimous decision, and we saw the first upset in the tournament as Bellator mainstay Dan Hornbuckle lost to Brent Weedman via unanimous decision, though that was met with a chorus of boos from fans. On the prelims, women's champ (and now Mrs. Jorge Gurgel) Zoila Frausto won via unanimous decision over Karina Hallman.
Tune into MTV2 in the United States (and The Score in Canada) next week, for the opening round of the Bellator season 4 lightweight tourney.
Until next time, Fight fans.
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