Bellator 64: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 64, held on April 6, 2012, was a memorable event in the history of Bellator MMA, a prominent mixed martial arts organization based in the United States. The event took place at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and featured ten exciting fights[4].
The main event of the evening was a welterweight championship bout between the reigning champion, Ben Askren, and the challenger, Douglas Lima. Askren, a former U.S. Olympic wrestler, had been the Bellator champion since winning the second season tournament and taking the title from first season winner Lyman Good in 2010[6]. Lima, on the other hand, had earned his title shot by defeating Ben Saunders in the season five finals[6].
The fight was a classic display of Askren’s wrestling prowess. He dominated Lima for five full rounds, using his wrestling skills to keep Lima on the ground and batter him from the top[8]. Despite Lima’s attempts to counter with an uppercut each time Askren waded in, he was unable to mount any significant offense[8]. Askren’s relentless pressure and control eventually led to a unanimous decision victory, allowing him to retain his welterweight title[11].
In addition to the main event, Bellator 64 also featured a featherweight tournament semifinal match between Marlon Sandro and Alexandre Bezerra. After three rounds of measured action, Sandro emerged victorious by split decision, advancing to the finals of Bellator’s season-six featherweight tournament[11].
The event also included two bantamweight tournament matches. Travis Marx and Hiroshi Nakamura both put on impressive performances, fighting hard for three rounds and advancing to the semifinals of the bantamweight competition[11].
Despite some criticism for the lack of stand-up action, Bellator 64 showcased the strategic and technical aspects of MMA, particularly the importance of ground control and wrestling. The event served as a reminder that MMA is a multifaceted sport that includes not only striking but also grappling and wrestling. It was a night that highlighted the diversity of skills and strategies that make MMA such a compelling sport.
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