Bellator returned with the "Summer Series" on the Spike television network. The live event took place at the Windstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The card held several intriguing matchups and here are the results:
Light heavyweight tournament contestants Egidijus Valavicius (26-10), from Lithuania, took on Brazilian Carlos "Big Dog" Eduardo (11-3) in a three round bout. It started off as a standup match but Eduardo, a Jiu Jujitsu black belt, took the Lithuanian down to the mat. Eduardo kept the pressure on and managed a back mount while Valavicius defended well. Eduardo managed to transition to a full mount with ease and was in control of the round. Valavicius was able to turn things around and landed some ground-and-pound but the success was limited. The second round began with both men landing punches; right hands were landing for each man. The Lithuanian employed a stiff jab that created space and kept him safe from takedowns. The second was mostly fought vertically and the Lithuanian had solid success with his striking. An accidental clash caused a bad cut over the right eye of Valavicius. The final stanza saw the Brazilian landing hard crosses and hooks early. Initially, the Lithuanian seemed hesitant, but upped his aggression with about two minutes left, landing hard knees to the body and punches to the head. Valavicius closed strong and secured a split decision.
The light heavyweight tournament continued when American Terry Davinney (10-6) met Cameroonian Sokoud Jou (14-12) in the three round contest. Jou came out putting serious pressure and was able to control Davinney early. The Cameroon-born combatant managed a side mount and began to land horrific ground-and-pound shots. Jou managed a full mount and continued to land hard punches, allowing Jou a rear naked choke that caused the American to tap out in the first round. READ More...
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