Bellator 41 Recap: Warren’s Victory and Tournament Action
Bellator 41 took place April 16, 2011, at the Cocopah Resort and Casino in Yuma, Arizona. The card paired two champions in non-title bouts with the Season Four featherweight tournament semifinals. MMA Fighting’s results list the full card and outcomes.
In the featured 137-pound, non-title bout, featherweight champion Joe Warren defeated Marcos Galvao by unanimous decision. The judges scored it 30–27, 29–28, and 29–28. MMAjunkie described the decision as contentious, noting that Galvao appeared to control much of the first two rounds before Warren’s stronger third. MMAjunkie’s Bellator 41 report provides the round-by-round account and scorecards.
Bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky also competed in a non-title bout, stopping Chad Robichaux by TKO at 2:02 of round three. The featherweight semifinalists advanced in contrasting fashion: Daniel Straus submitted Kenny Foster with a guillotine choke at 3:48 of the third round, while Patricio “Pitbull” Freire knocked out Wilson Reis at 3:29 of round three. MMA Fighting’s official results list the methods and times; MMAjunkie’s report covers each finish.
The outdoor event took place in extreme heat: MMAjunkie reported it was 99°F at fight time. Its event coverage notes the conditions and details the night’s fights. The available coverage supports the temperature figure, but not the original claim that officials raised specific fighter-safety concerns or that environmental issues were formally ruled out.
Bellator 41 averaged 132,000 viewers on MTV2, a season low at the time, according to MMAjunkie’s ratings report. Its card included the Warren and Makovsky non-title bouts and two featherweight tournament semifinals; the Bellator archive provides further coverage of the promotion.
Selected Bout Results
- Carlos Flores defeated Rudy Aguilar by TKO (Punches); round 1, 1:19.
- Joe Warren defeated Marcos Galvao by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Patricio Freire defeated Wilson Reis by KO (Punches); round 3, 3:29.
- Zach Makovsky defeated Chad Robichaux by TKO (Punches); round 3, 2:02.
- Daniel Straus defeated Kenny Foster by Submission (Guillotine Choke); round 3, 3:48.
- Anthony Birchak defeated Tyler Bialecki by Submission (Brabo Choke); round 1, 4:06.
- Nick Piedmont defeated Michael Parker by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
- Brendan Tierney defeated Dano Moore by Submission (Armbar); round 1, 0:49.
Sources
MMA Fighting’s results; MMAjunkie’s Bellator 41 report; Event results record.
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