Bellator 115: Results and Event Recap

Bellator 115, held on April 4, 2014, at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada, was a memorable event in the history of Bellator MMA. The event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Vitaly Minakov and Cheick Kongo, and featured several other exciting bouts.

Vitaly Minakov vs. Cheick Kongo

The main event saw heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov defend his title against former UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo. Despite a point deduction in the first round for a pair of groin shots to Kongo, Minakov managed to secure a unanimous decision victory. The Russian fighter repeatedly rocked Kongo in the early rounds, but the French kickboxer recovered and even took the fourth round. However, Minakov dominated the final round, securing his position atop Kongo for nearly the entire round. The final scorecards read 48-46, 48-46, 48-46 in Minakov’s favor.

Herman Terrado vs. Justin Baesman

The co-main event featured a welterweight bout between Justin Baesman and Herman Terrado. The fight was a back-and-forth brawl that ended in a majority draw. Baesman outlanded Terrado 62 total strikes to four by the end of the first round, but Terrado rallied in the final frame, nearly completing an improbable comeback with a late armbar attempt.

Mikkel Parlo vs. Johnny Cisneros

Another notable fight on the main card was a middleweight contest between Mikkel Parlo and Johnny “Tattooed Terror” Cisneros. Parlo, a five-fight Bellator veteran, was a significant favorite going into the fight. Cisneros, making his promotional debut, put up a good fight but ultimately lost to Parlo by unanimous decision.

Other Fights

The event also featured non-tournament bouts between less-established talent. Kelly Anundson defeated Volkan Oezdemir by submission via neck crank in the second round. The preliminary card saw Rudy Morales defeat Jimmy Jones and Rick Reeves defeat James Terry, both by split decision.

Conclusion

Bellator 115 was an event that showcased the skill and determination of its fighters. From the heavyweight title bout to the undercard fights, each match offered a display of the fighters’ abilities and the unpredictability of MMA. Event results: MMA Fighting.

Sources

MMA Fighting; Event results record.

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