Bellator 84 Recap: Volkov’s Victory and Event Highlights
Bellator 84, an event that took place on December 14, 2012, at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, was a night of mixed martial arts (MMA) that featured a series of bouts with fighters looking to climb the ranks within the promotion. The event was broadcast on MTV2, with preliminary fights streamed on Spike.com, and it concluded Bellator’s seventh season with a new heavyweight champion crowned and a notable tournament final cancellation.
Main Event: Alexander Volkov Crowned Heavyweight Champion
The main event saw Alexander Volkov face Rich Hale for the vacant Bellator heavyweight title. The title was up for grabs following the retirement of former champion Cole Konrad. Volkov and Hale engaged in a five-round battle, with Volkov ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46. This win marked Volkov’s perfect 3-0 record in Bellator and solidified his position as the new heavyweight champion.
Co-Main Event: Felice Herrig Dominates in Rematch
In the co-main event, Felice Herrig squared off against Patricia Vidonic in a women’s strawweight bout. Herrig won a one-sided unanimous decision, moving to 2-0 in Bellator and extending her run to five wins in six fights.
Tournament Final Cancellation
The event was also supposed to feature the lightweight tournament final between Marcin Held and Dave Jansen. However, the bout was canceled on fight night due to Held being underage, which prevented him from competing at the casino venue as per the Indiana Gaming Commission’s regulations. This cancellation came just one week after another tournament final was removed from Bellator 83’s card due to a fighter’s illness.
Other Notable Fights
Other notable fights included a middleweight bout between Daniel Vizcaya and Jack Hermansson, with Vizcaya earning a split decision win. Additionally, Louis Taylor delivered a knockout punch to Joe Vedepo in the first round of their middleweight contest.
Event Overview
Bellator 84 wrapped up the promotion’s seventh season with a mix of decisive victories and technical battles. The event highlighted the unpredictability of MMA, from last-minute fight cancellations to the crowning of a new champion. Bellator 84 preceded the promotion’s eighth season.
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