Bellator 94: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 94, held on March 28, 2013, at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida, was a night filled with thrilling fights and unexpected outcomes. The event, broadcasted on Spike TV, featured 11 mixed martial arts bouts that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
The main event of the evening was the Light Heavyweight Tournament Final between Emanuel Newton and Mikhail Zayats. Newton, known for his aggressive style, earned a hard-fought decision win over Zayats, claiming Bellator MMA’s Season 8 light heavyweight bracket crown. This victory earned Newton a much-desired rematch with Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion Attila Vegh.
The co-main event was the Lightweight Tournament Final between David Rickels and Saad Awad. Rickels, a former Bellator Welterweight standout, claimed the Season 8 lightweight tournament title with a TKO victory over Awad in the second round. This win earned Rickels a future title shot with then Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler.
In addition to the tournament finals, the event also featured a welterweight qualifier fight between Luis Melo and Trey Houston. Melo secured a third-round submission victory, earning him a spot in an upcoming tournament.
The event also showcased a variety of other fights, including a bantamweight bout between Rodrigo Lima and Ronnie Mann, and a welterweight bout between Trey Houston and Luis Melo.
Bellator 94 was evidence of the unpredictability and excitement of mixed martial arts. The event showcased the skill, determination, and resilience of the fighters, providing a thrilling experience for all MMA fans.
Selected Bout Results
- Emanuel Newton defeated Mikhail Zayats by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- David Rickels defeated Saad Awad by TKO (Punches); round 2, 5:00.
- Luis Sergio Melo Jr. defeated Trey Houston by Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke); round 3, 1:09.
- Rodrigo Lima defeated Ronnie Mann by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Julien Williams defeated Kenny Moss by Submission (Guillotine Choke); round 1, 3:19.
- Augusto Sakai defeated Rob Horton by KO (Knee); round 2, 4:01.
- Jessica Aguilar defeated Patricia Vidonic by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
- Joe Taimanglo defeated Ronnie Rogers by Submission (North-South Choke); round 2, 0:33.
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