Bellator 43 takes place Saturday night inside the the First Council Casino Hotel in Newkirk, Oklahoma. MTV2 will broadcast tonight’s show beginning at MTV2 9PM ET/8CT.
The final round of Bellator’s Welterweight Tournament will headline the freebie fight card. Former UFC star Jay Hieron will face Rick Hawn to determine who will takes the 170-pound tourney.
Here are the results from today’s show:
Preliminary Bouts:
George Burton vs. John Bryant
David Rickels def. Richard Bouphanouvong via Submission (triangle choke) at 1:11 in the 2ndRound
Michael Osborn def. Mike Schatz via Submission (strikes) at 1:58 in the 1stRoundMain Bouts:
Ron Sparks def. Vince Lucero via Submission (keylock) at 2:18 in the 1stRound
Chase Beebe def. Jose Vega via Submission (guillotine choke) at 4:06 in the 1stRound
Bryan Baker def. Joe Riggs via Knockout (punch) at 3:53 in the 2ndRound
Jay Hieron def. Rick Hawn via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) – Hieron wins Welterweight Tournament