Bellator 105: Results and Event Recap

Bellator 105 took place at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The main event was a rematch between Saad Awad and Will Brooks in a lightweight tournament semifinal bout.

Awad entered the first bout as a big underdog and scored an upset, so this time around, the odds makers gave him more respect, making him only a small underdog. Brooks, on the other hand, remained the favorite. Awad, known for blitzing opponents early and finding the finish, was coming off a first-round rear-naked choke submission victory over Martin Stapleton at Bellator 101 just one month prior. Brooks, on the other hand, was coming off a very impressive performance against John Alessio at Bellator 101. The rematch saw Brooks displaying his superior wrestling and being quite dominant with it, leading to a unanimous decision in his favor.

Another notable fight was between Jesse Brock and Adrian Cruz. Brock defeated Cruz via a 3 Round Decision. Brock, who was 32 years old at the time of the fight, was fighting out of Boise, Idaho, while Cruz, 30 years old, was fighting out of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

The fight card also included Siala-Mou Siliga, known as Mighty Mo, who submitted Ron Sparks by keylock at 2:52 of round one. In a separate featherweight bout, Desmond Green defeated Angelo Sanchez by doctor-stoppage TKO at 1:04 of round two.

In another exciting match, Volkan Oezdemir faced off against Josh Lanier. Oezdemir, known for his striking ability, was able to secure a victory over Lanier via TKO in the first round.

Bellator 105 was a night of thrilling fights and outstanding performances that MMA fans will remember for a long time. The event showcased the skill and determination of the fighters, and set the stage for future exciting matches in the Bellator MMA promotion. Event results: MMA Fighting.

Sources

MMA Fighting; Event results record.

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