Bellator 62: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 62, held on March 23, 2012, at the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas, was a night filled with unexpected outcomes and thrilling fights. The event was originally set to feature the Season 5 heavyweight tournament final between Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos. However, the bout was cancelled at the last minute due to Santos failing to make weight, leading to Prindle being awarded the tournament win by default. Sherdog event results.
Despite the cancellation of the main event, the night was far from a disappointment. The Season 6 lightweight tournament competitors put on a spectacular show, with Lloyd Woodard emerging as a massive underdog against Patricky “Pitbull” Freire in the de facto main event. Both fighters traded knockdowns, takedowns, and big strikes in a blistering back-and-forth first round. In the second round, Woodard landed a big knee, took the fight to the ground, and secured a kimura submission, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Another highlight of the night was the performance of Rick Hawn, a former Bellator Welterweight tournament finalist, who was making his debut at 155 pounds. Hawn faced off against the talented Brazilian fighter Ricardo Tirloni. Despite absorbing numerous leg kicks from Tirloni, Hawn remained undeterred, stalking his opponent throughout the first round. Once he had Tirloni cornered, Hawn landed a devastating right hand, knocking out Tirloni and making a strong impression in his lightweight debut.
Other notable fights included Brent Weedman’s submission victory over JJ Ambrose via a shoulder choke, and Dave Jansen’s unanimous-decision win over Jacob Kirwan and Rad Martinez’s first-round TKO of Douglas Frey.
Bellator 62 was a night of surprises and spectacular fights, proving that even when things don’t go as planned, the event can still deliver excitement and memorable moments for MMA fans.
Selected Bout Results
- Luis Vega defeated Sonny Luque by Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke); round 1, 3:43.
- Chris Jones defeated Steven Peterson by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
- Lloyd Mix defeated Patricky Freire by Submission (Kimura); round 2, 1:46.
- Rick Hawn defeated Ricardo Tirloni by KO (Punches); round 1, 2:36.
- Brent Weedman defeated J.J. Ambrose by Submission (Shoulder Choke); round 2, 3:26.
- Thiago Michel Pereira Silva defeated Rene Nazare by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
- Dave Jansen defeated Jacob Kirwan by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Rad Martinez defeated Douglas Frey by TKO (Punches); round 1, 4:08.
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