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Bellator 105 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates


Sherdog.com reports from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, N.M., with live Bellator 105 updates.

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Shawn Bunch vs. Steve Garcia

Round 1

From the opening bell, Garcia is already looking to set up a counter knee on the stout wrestler. Though Bunch slams his larger opponent, “Mean Machine” quickly throws up a triangle attempt and then explodes to his feet. The U.S. national wrestling champion grinds Garcia against the cage and hits another double-leg slam. Bunch grabs a body lock, but Garcia regains his vertical base. Bunch then tries a belly-to-back suplex from the waist cinch; his opponent defends well, but the wrestler scores with a slick trip. Garcia launches a flurry of elbows from his back and works to his feet, eating a hard knee to the ribs on the way up. Garcia whiffs on a high kick, but lands a hard one to the body before Bunch takes him down again. Garcia counters with a fruitless armbar try as the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Bunch
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Bunch
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Bunch

Round 2

Bunch drives for a single-leg to start round two, but Garcia sprawls out and peppers him with hammer fists, punches and elbows from the turtle position. Bunch explodes out of the position and lands in Garcia’s guard, where the southpaw pesters him with elbows before fighting to his feet. Garcia cracks his shorter foe with a nice straight left; Bunch counters with another takedown, but Garcia again stifles any ground-and-pound by landing short hammer fists and elbows off his back. The referee stands the fighters with one minute to go, and Garcia presses forward, flashing a jab and winging a lead right hook prior to suffering yet another takedown. Bunch does nothing with it, however, and holds on until the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-10
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-10
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Garcia

Round 3

The final frame begins with Garcia stuffing a single-leg attempt and throwing jabs and straight lefts. Bunch shoots deep on his hips, but “Mean Machine” once again sprawls. Referee Robert Romero warns Bunch to fight back while turtled on a single-leg try and the referee nearly stops the fight before Bunch bails on the attempt and stands.

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Bunch's wrestling wasn't enough.
Bunch has had very little offense to speak of and now looks exhausted from his repeated takedown failures. Garcia now finds his range with his left, then cracks Bunch with an uppercut. The former Pan-American wrestling champion is exhausted and flops to his back after another failed takedown. Garcia jumps on his opponent and lands a single diving right hand. Roberto Romero steps in and stops the fight very quickly, awarding Garcia the technical knockout victory against an exhausted-if-not-battered Bunch.

The Official Result

Steve Garcia def. Shawn Bunch via TKO (Punches) R3 3:29

Eddie Larrea vs. Rocky Ramirez

Round 1

The men touch gloves, and Larrea cracks Ramirez with a pair of low kicks to start the middleweight contest. Ramirez plods forward with a front kick, but his lighter opponent is nowhere to be found. Larrea sticks his stocky foe with a right straight and another hard low kick and continues to backpedal out of range. Another low kick from “Fast Eddie,” and Ramirez bulls forward with a left hook to the ribs. Ramirez finally catches one of those kicks and shoves his wiry opponent to the floor, mashing with short punches from guard. Larrea somehow uses a keylock from the bottom to sweep Ramirez and then fails on a heel hook attempt before throwing his legs up in a triangle position as the New Mexican dives back into his guard. Referee Romero stands the fighters. Larrea lands a left hook but Ramirez counters with a hard push kick to the gut to end the frame.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Larrea
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Ramirez
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Larrea

Round 2

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Ramirez's knee was painfully popped.
The middleweights exchange low kicks to start round two, and Ramirez lands a solid uppercut on the inside. Larrea buries Ramirez with an brutal knockout of his own and foolishly walks away. Romero tells him to keep fighting, and Larrea rushes back to finish the job, landing punches and then grabbing a toe hold before transitioning to a heel hook. Ramirez tries to roll out of the hold, but he is caught. The Jackson’s MMA rep cries out in anguish as he taps out and remains prone on the canvas in obvious pain.

The Official Result

Eddie Larrea def. Rocky Ramirez via Submission (Heel Hook) R2 1:45

Frank Baca vs. Luis Alberto Nogueira

Round 1

The bantamweights touch gloves to start, and both men take their time in establishing the range. Baca lands a right straight, but Nogueira answers with a left hook of his own. A low kick from Baca lands, and the American follows with a left hook. The Brazilian whiffs on a hard right hand but grabs a body lock and slams his man to the mat. Nogueira quickly passes to side control and grinds his opponent against the cage as he works with right hands. Baca recovers half guard, but the Season 6 finalist recovers side control and steps into mount before locking up an arm-triangle grip. Baca once again shoves “Betao” into his half guard. Nogueira cannot pass all the way to side control but finds his squeeze nonetheless and forces the tap with his right knee still on Baca's belly.

The Official Result

Luis Alberto Nogueira def. Frank Baca via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) R1 4:41

Josh Lanier vs. Volkan Oezdemir

Round 1

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Oezdemir easily rolled over Lanier.
Oezdemir drives forward with a wild left hook, pressing his opponent against the fence. The fighters jockey for position against the cage and exchange knees to the body. Lanier attempts an ill-advised trip from over-unders and winds up on his back. The Swiss fighter easily passes to side control. He pounds away with left elbows and then steps into mount, picking punches and elbows as Lanier does his best to cover up. One particularly clean elbow causes the New Mexican to turn away, and referee Robert Romero promptly halts the bout, upping Oezdemir's record to 10-0.

The Official Result

Volkan Oezdemir def. Josh Lanier via TKO (Punches and Elbows) R1 3:13

Raphael Butler vs. Joseph Bryant

Round 1

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Butler won a quick and easy blowout
in just 64 seconds.
As soon as the bell rings, Butler takes the center of the cage and lands a short right hand counter as Bryant bulls forward in pursuit of the takedown. Bryant eats the shot and drives his man against the fence. After locking his hands, “Blood Money” elevates the former Golden Gloves champion and tries to slam him down to the canvas. However, Butler smartly uses a kimura attempt to roll with the takedown, threaten the submission and then explode back to his feet. As soon as he stands, “The Silencer” jumps right on his opponent and begins to rain down heavy punches, forcing Bryant to flop to his belly and signaling referee Joe Coca to halt the bout.

The Official Result

Raphael Butler def. Joseph Bryant via TKO (Punches) R1 1:04

Desmond Green vs. Angelo Sanchez

Round 1

Green checks a low kick and rifles off a jab before closing the distance and scoring with a high-impact slam. Sanchez regains his feet and shakes off the tournament veteran. Green continues to gauge distance with a poking right jab, and the New Mexican retaliates with a pair of low kicks. The southpaw fires back with a two-punch combination but sees a takedown attempt stuffed. Sanchez fires more leg kicks, but Green counters with a pair of left straights. Green catches a low kick and executes a beautiful sweep on Sanchez’s remaining leg, dumping him on his back. However, Green allows his foe to stand before the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Green
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Green
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Green

Round 2

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Green hacked Sanchez wide open to win.
Sanchez drives forward with wild punches and kicks to start round two, but Green counters him with a left straight, a right hook and a right elbow before dropping the New Mexican with another right hook. Sanchez is a bloody mess, and the doctor is called in to examine a gash on his forehead. The doctor tells referee Joe Coca that if Sanchez’s corner can stop the bleeding that he will allow the fight to continue, but that appears unrealistic as it continues to flow out of Sanchez's head. Coca waves the contest off shortly thereafter and Green is awarded the technical knockout victory on doctor's advice.

The Official Result

Desmond Green def. Angelo Sanchez via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) R2 1:04

Keith Berry vs. Eugene Fadiora

Round 1

Berry gallops forward to crack Fadiora with a right straight. The Brit clinches and hits an outside trip, briefly climbing atop Berry before the American wall-walks and stands. Fadiora scores with another trip and lands some decent elbows from half guard. Berry recovers guard and throws up his legs for a triangle, but the 13-fight pro easily escapes the try and passes to side control. Berry is now cut over his left eye but manages to regain his regain his vertical base, whiffing with several hard shots as round one ends.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Fadiora
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Fadiora
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Fadiora

Round 2

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Bellator 105 has been a bloody night and
Keith Berry was another victim.
Fadiora stings Berry with a one-two to begin the second stanza and follows up with a sharp left jab. The Strikeforce veteran continues to move forward, however, and lands with a clean left hook. Fadiora quickly takes the Strikeforce veteran to the mat and mashes with elbows from half guard. The Englishman passes to side control and locks up a topside crucifix. Though Berry bucks out of it, he eats a series of nasty elbows in the process. Hinds warns the bloody American to defend himself, and Fadiora once again traps the near arm in a crucifix, prompting the referee to wave off the bout before further damage can be done.

The Official Result

Eugene Fadiora def. Keith Berry via TKO (Punches) R2 4:19

Siala-Mou “Mighty Mo” Siliga vs. Ron Sparks

Round 1

Sparks opens up the heavyweight bout by launching a slow double-leg attempt, but Siliga easily stuffs it, pushing “The Monster” to his back and landing in side control.
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Mighty Mo dominated Sparks on the floor.

Rather than stand back up, the former K-1 mainstay decides to stay on the ground Sparks tries to shove Mighty Mo off, but the kickboxer controls him with his size and strength and then steps into a mounted crucifix. Siliga works for a figure-four grip on Sparks' right arm. He finally grabs his own wrist and secures a keylock. He struggles to crank it on Sparks, but finally postures up and gets the leverage he needs to force the tap from a grimacing Sparks.

The Official Result

Mou “Mighty Mo” Siliga def. Ron Sparks via Submission (Keylock) R1 2:52

Bellator Season 9 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal:
Alexander Sarnavskiy vs. Ricardo Tirloni

Round 1

Sarnavskiy has Tirloni on his back in a flash, but it's not with a takedown. Sarnavskiy shows off the same violent tendencies as his teammate Alexander Shlemenko, unloading with a wicked spinning back fist that cracks Tirloni square in the face.

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Sarnavskiy had his way with Tirloni.
The Brazilian is badly rocked but manages to hang onto his consciousness and defend. Tirloni bucks his man off of him and drives on a single-leg but finds himself caught in a triangle attempt. Sarnavskiy takes his time, keeping his left leg over the shoulder of his opponent as Tirloni tries to escape. When Tirloni lifts the Russian for a slam, “Tiger” smartly grabs Tirloni’s leg and pulls down on his head, cinching the hold tight and leaving Tirloni trapped. Tirloni, who still seems like he's on autopilot after the spinning back fist, is forced to tap out.

The Official Result

Alexander Sarnavskiy def. Ricardo Tirloni via Submission (Triangle Choke) R1 1:08

Bellator Season 9 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal:
Saad Awad vs. Will Brooks

Round 1

Brooks takes the center of the cage. Awad rips a low kick into his thigh, but “Ill Will” retaliates with quick takedown and lands in side control. Awad explodes up, but Brooks catches him and drills a hard knee into his chest. Awad fights through it and reverses the position, capturing the mount. The American Top Team fighter bucks Awad off and lands back in his guard. The Californian tries to stall out, but Brooks stands and looks to drop ground-and-pound. The prospect passes Awad’s legs and steps into a mounted crucifix. Awad eats a series of punches but manages to escape the compromising position as the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brooks
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brooks
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brooks

Round 2

Brooks lands a pair of low kicks to begin round two, and the men start jawing at each other. Brooks fakes a shot and connects with a right hand and a body kick before shooting a double-leg takedown. Awad counters with a guillotine attempt, but the American Top Teamer easily escapes. Awad shoves Brooks out of half-guard and returns to his feet, but “Ill Will” quickly tackles him back down. The King of the Cage vet once again tries to stall out from guard to force a standup but then launches several dangerous up-kicks at his foe. Brooks dives back into Awad’s guard but finds himself caught in a deep triangle choke. Brooks defends, however, and survives to hear the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brooks
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brooks
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brooks

Round 3

Both men measure distance to start round three, and Brooks connects with kicks to the legs and body. The Illinois native scores with an outside trip, but Awad reverses him and lands in half-guard. Brooks bucks him off and stands, slipping an Awad right hand and then grabbing a rear waist lock. Awad whiffs with a left hook, and Brooks counters with a straight right. Awad willingly absorbs the shot and implores Brooks to trade with him, but the prospect will have none of it and shoots a double-leg attempt. Referee Jason Herzog stands the men, and a frustrated Awad begins swinging wildly and yelling at his opponent, which prompts Brooks to hit another takedown.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brooks (30-27 Brooks)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brooks (30-27 Brooks)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brooks (30-27 Brooks)

The Official Result

Will Brooks def. Saad Awad via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Jesse Brock vs. Adrian Cruz

Round 1

Cruz shoots for a single and Brock escapes in a hurry. Cruz rushes forward and attacks with punches and knees against the fence. Brock stumbles forward but returns to his feet and takes his opponent to the canvas. Now in half guard, Brock looks to advance position. Cruz works his way back up and eventually escapes from his foe’s front headlock. Now Brock presses his man against the fence. Cruz turns and throws a knee to the face. Brock takes the New Mexican down again and lands short punches to the head and body. Brock is in side control, alternating punches and knees to the body. Brock’s wrestling has taken some of the life out of the pro-Cruz throng. The Idaho native transition’s to Cruz’s back with about a minute remaining. He has both hooks in, lands a couple short punches to the side of the head and briefly slides his arm under Cruz’s neck. Cruz survives and escapes, however. Brock ends the frame on top in half guard.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brock
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brock
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brock

Round 2

Cruz throws a right hand but Brock quickly ties him up and forces him to the mat. Cruz attempts to land some elbows from his back. Brock shuts it down and moves to side control. Brock remains heavy on top as he moves to north-south position. Cruz briefly stands and walks his foe to the cage, but Brock secures a headlock. Brock is back in side control now, this time right next to the fence. Rock rains down a few punches and continues to work. Cruz is trying to shrimp his way out of the predicament, but Brock remains in control. The round ends as it began, with Brock on top and dominating.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brock
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brock
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brock

Round 3

Cruz whiffs on a kick and is taken down about 30 seconds in. This time, he traps Brock in an inverted triangle. Brock wrests his head free and stets to work in his opponent’s guard. The Boise native jumps to side control and lands some punches to Cruz’s thigh. Cruz bucks his adversary off him and they are standing. A little more than two and a half minutes to go, but Cruz can’t keep Brock off him, as he is picked up and slammed to the canvas. Brock moves back to side control and grinds his elbow into Cruz’s face. Brock has a modified guillotine locked up for a moment. Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet. Cruz charges forward with punches, Brock changes levels and easily dumps his man back to the canvas. Cruz tries some knees to the body from his back, but Brock is smothering. Brock traps Cruz’s right arm and drops some short elbows as time expires.

Sherdog Scores

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Brock (30-27 Brock)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brock (30-27 Brock)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brock (30-27 Brock)

The Official Result

Jesse Brock def. Adrian Cruz via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
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