Bellator 45: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 45, held on May 21, 2011, was a night to remember In mixed martial arts. The event took place at L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was broadcasted on MTV 2. The event featured eight thrilling bouts, each showcasing the skill and determination of the fighters. Sherdog event results.
The main event of the evening was a light heavyweight tournament championship between Christian M’Pumbu and Richard Hale. M’Pumbu emerged victorious, defeating Hale by TKO in the third round. This victory was a historic moment as M’Pumbu became the first Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion.
The co-main event was equally exciting, featuring a featherweight tournament championship between Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and Daniel Straus. Freire won the bout by unanimous decision, securing his position as the Bellator Featherweight Tournament Champion.
The event also featured a middleweight bout between Sam Alvey and Karl Amoussou. In a close contest, Alvey defeated Amoussou by split decision.
Bellator 45 was a significant event in terms of viewership as well. The broadcast scored an average audience of 264,000 viewers and peaked at 360,000, making it one of the most-watched events of the season. It also delivered season-high MTV2 ratings among men aged 18-34 and 18-49.
Bellator 45 was a night of firsts and fierce competition. It showcased the skill and determination of the fighters, and it was a significant event in the history of Bellator MMA. The event’s success in terms of viewership also demonstrated the growing popularity of the sport and the Bellator brand.
Selected Bout Results
- Christian M’Pumbu stopped Richard Hale with punches in round three at 4:17.
- Patricio Freire defeated Daniel Straus by unanimous decision to win the featherweight tournament.
- Sam Alvey defeated Karl Amoussou by split decision.
- Shawn Jordan stopped John Hill with ground strikes in round one at 1:56.
- Rene Nazare submitted Kelvin Hackney with a rear-naked choke in round one at 4:44.
Sources
Sherdog event results; Contemporary event report.
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