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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the Bellator 121 Main Card, live from the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
Fight #7 - Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Carlos Eduardo (11-3-0) vs. Egidijus Valavicius (26-10-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Valavicius attacking Ediardo with some leg kicks, Eduardo scores a takedown on Valavicius and they both pop right back up. Valavicius rolls for a knee bar and Eduardo escapes to get top position on him, Ediardo starts attacking Valavicius with ground and pound. Eduardo transitions to back control on Valavicius, Eduardo then advances to the full mount position on Valavicius. Valavicius scrambles at the right time to get himself on top of Eduardo, Valavicius starts to attack Eduardo with some ground and pound of his own. Valavicius purposely stands up and Eduardo eventually follows suit, Valavicius punches away on Eduardo as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Eduardo barely cracking Valavicius with an overhand right, Valavicius then pops a swinging Eduardo with a counter right. Eduardo scores a takedown on Valavicius and they both get right back up, Valavicius backs up Eduardo with a straight right. Eduardo scores a takedown on Valavicius and he gets the half guard, Valavicius sweeps Eduardo to get on top of him. Valavicius purposely backs away to get the fight standing again, Valavicius cracks Eduardo with a right during a striking exchange. Valavicius charges forward on Eduardo while landing several strikes, Eduardo then cracks a swinging Valavicius with a left hook to the rib cage as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Eduardo popping Valavicius with a few rights, Eduardo follows that up with a left hook on Valavicius. Valavicius begins to nail Eduardo with some leg kicks, Valavicius backs up Eduardo after catching him with a right. Valavicius also catches Eduardo with a few kicks to the rib cage, Eduardo looks for a takedown and Valavicius destroys him with a multiple strike combination. Eduardo responds by catching Valavicius with a looping left to the jaw, Valavicius then hits Eduardo with a superman punch. Eduardo attempts to pull guard and Valavicius kicks away at his legs, Valavicius attacks Eduardo with strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Egidijus Valavicius def. Carlos Eduardo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Fight #8 - Bellator Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (14-12-0) vs. Terry Davinney (10-6-0)
Referee: Rob Hinds
Round One
The round begins with Sokoudjou cracking Davinney with some leg kicks, Sokoudjou then cracks Davinney with a knee strike during a takedown attempt. Sokoudjou drags Davinney to the ground while nailing him with elbow strikes, Davinney gets to his feet and he instantly scores a takedown on Sokoudjou. Sokoudjou causes a scramble and he gets back on top of Davinney. Sokoudjou starts attacking Davinney with some ground and pound, Sokoudjou advances to the full mount on Davinney. Sokoudjou goes back to attacking Davinney with ground and pound while gaining back control, Sokoudjou locks in a rear naked choke and Davinney taps out.
Fight Result: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Terry Davinney by submission via rear naked choke (4:16 Fight #9 - Bellator Heavyweight Division Fight
Eric Prindle (10-5-0) vs. James Thompson (19-14-0)
Referee: Rob Hinds
Round One
The round begins with Prindle cracking Thompson with a few knee strikes, Thompson scores a takedown on Prindle and he gets the half guard. Prindle rolls for the heel hook and Thompson escapes to gain side control on him, Thompson starts hitting Prindle with ground and pound. Thompson adds some knee strikes into his attack on Prindle, Thompson turns up the heat on the ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: James Thompson def. Eric Prindle by TKO via strikes (1:55, R1)
Main Event - Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Opening Round Fight
Austen Heidlage (6-1-0) vs. Philipe Lins (8-0-0)
Referee: Jason Herzog
Round One
The round begins with Heidlage attacking Lins with a front kick attempt, Heidlage also starts attacking Lins with some leg kicks. Lins scores a takedown on Heidlage and he gets back control, Heidlage finds a way to stand up with Lins still on his back. Lins locks in a rear naked choke and Heidlage taps out as he falls down.
Fight Result: Philipe Lins def. Austen Heidlage by submission via rear naked choke (2:45, R1)
