The event’s official results were:

• Lyman Good def. Omar De La Cruz via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 1:23
• Jake Ellenberger def. Marcelo Alfaya via knockout (punch) — Round 1, 0:42
• Justin Torrey def. Matt Makowski via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Vagner Rocha def. Igor Gracie via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Nick Pace def. Collin Tebo via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 1:37
• Uriah Hall def. Edwin Aguilar via TKO (strikes) — Round 3, 4:31
• Jimmie Rivera def. Nick Garcia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• David Branch def. Dennis Olsen via submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 2:27

[Pictured: Lyman Good]

The event’s 14 other fighters also made weight at the weigh-ins, which were held at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the same venue that will host Friday’s event, which airs Saturday on ESPN Deportes on a one-day tape-delay.

The official weigh-in results were:

• 170 tournament final: Omar De La Cruz (170) vs. Lyman Good (169)
• 170: Marcelo Alfaya (169.75) vs. Mazaffar Abdurakhmanov (169.75)*
• 170: Justin Torrey (170) vs. Matt Makowski (170.25)
• 170: Vagner Rocha (169.5) vs. Igor Gracie (170)
• 135: Collin Tebo (136) vs. Nick Pace (136)
• 185: Edwin Aguilar (184.25) vs. Uriah Hall (185.5)
• 135: Nick Garcia (136) vs. Jimmie Rivera (136)
• 185: Dennis Olsen (185.5) vs. David Branch (185)

* Abdurakhmanov, Kenny Florian’s wrestling coach, was a late addition to the card after Dan Hornbuckle was forced to withdraw for undisclosed medical reasons.

[Pictured: Lyman Good]

As has been the case all season, the events will air on ESPN Deportes each Saturday on a one-day tape-delay.

With Joe Soto already crowned as Bellator’s featherweight champion, the promotion’s lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight tournaments will all conclude at the upcoming events. On June 12, welterweights Lyman Good (9-0) and Omar De La Cruz (5-1) will square off for the 170-pound title and accompanying $100,000 purse, while lightweights Eddie Alvarez (17-2) and Toby Imada (22-12) and middleweights Hector Lombard (20-2-1) and Jared Hess (8-0-1) will meet at the June 19 event with titles and $100k in cash on the line.

The event’s complete fight cards feature:

Bellator XI (June 12 – Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut)

• 170 tournament final: Lyman Good (9-0) vs. Omar De La Cruz (5-1)
• 170: Igor Gracie (1-1) vs. Vagner Rocha (1-0)
• 170: Dan Hornbuckle (17-2) vs. Marcelo Alfaia (10-5)
• 170: Matt Makowski (5-1) vs. Justin Torrey (4-0)
• 155: Colin Tebo (2-0) vs. Nick Pace (1-0)
• 185: David Branch (2-0) vs. Dennis Olson (6-1)
• 145: Jimmie Rivera (3-1) vs. Nick Garcia (1-2)
• 185: Uriah Hall (1-0) vs. Armando Montoya (0-0)

Bellator XII (June 19 – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida)

• 155 tournament final: Eddie Alvarez (17-2) vs. Toby Imada (22-12)
• 185 tournament final: Hector Lombard (20-2-1) vs. Jared Hess (8-0-1)
• 155: Jorge Masvidal (17-4) vs. Eric Reynolds (10-2)
• 145: Sami Aziz (4-0-1) vs. Brad Pickett (16-4)
• 170: Josh Martin (6-2-1) vs. Sergio Morais (3-0)
• 120: Jessica Aguilar (5-2) vs. Rosie Sexton (9-1)
• 185: Moyses Gabin (4-2) vs. Virgil Lozano (6-2-1)
• 155: Troy Gerhart (5-0) vs. Luis Palomino (10-5)

[Pictured: Hector Lombard]

• 170: Omar De La Cruz def. Dave Menne via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 3:19
• 170: Lyman Good def. Jorge Ortiz via TKO (doctor’s stoppage – cut) — Round 2, 4:37
• Troy Gerhart def. Lorenzo Borgomeo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Eddie Sanchez def. Jay White via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 0:10
• Alonzo Martinez def. Victor Meza via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 2, 2:43
• Jesse Juarez def. DeRay Davis via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 4:47
• Kerry Vera def. Leslie Smith via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Jacob Volkman def. Kevin Knabjian via submission (triangle choke) — Round 2, 1:42
• Anthony Lapsley def. Ryan Williams via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 1, 4:22

Bellator 7 Photos (courtesy of Bellator):

Billy Evangelista and Mike Aina

ShoMMA: Strikeforce Challengers 1 Weigh-In Results (Fresno, CA)

• Mike Aina (157.2) vs. Billy Evangelista (157.5)
• Sarah Kaufman (135) vs. Miesha Tate (135.4)
• Lavar Johnson (246.4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (250.5)
• Aaron Rosa (205.4) vs. Anthony Ruiz (205.2)
• Tito Jones (145.6) vs. Bao Quach (145.8)
• Cody Cantebury (160) vs. Ben Holscher (160.2)
• Zolia Frausto (129.8) vs. Avery Vilche (122.8)
• Ousmane Thomas Diagne (155.6) vs. Kaleo Kwan (155.4)
• Fabricio Camoes (156.2) vs. Torrance Taylor (155.8)
• Spencer Herns (180.6) vs. Chad Sutton (184)

Bellator 7 Weigh-In Results (Chicago, IL).

• 170: Lyman Good (171) vs. Jorge Ortiz (170)
• 170: Omar De La Cruz (169.5) vs. Dave Menne (171)
• Lorenzo Borgomeo (154) vs. Troy Gerhart (155.5)
• Eddie Sanchez (231) vs. Jay White (259)
• Alonzo Martinez (157) vs. Victor Meza (156)
• DeRay Davis (171) vs. Jesse Juarez (171.5)
• Anthony Lapsley (171) vs. Ryan Williams (170)
• Kevin Knabjian (171) vs. Jacob Volkman (171)
• Leslie Smith (136) vs. Kerry Vera (136)

MFC 21: Hard Knocks Weigh-In Results (Edmonton, Canada)

• Trevor Prangley (205.5) vs. Emanuel Newton (204.5)
  MFC Light Heavyweight Championship
• Mike Cook (234.0) vs. Bobby Lashley (249.0)
• David Heath (205.5) vs. Travis Galbraith (205.0)
• Andrew Buckland (171.0) vs. John Alessio (169.5)
• Mychal Clark (205.0) vs. Ryan Jimmo (205.0)
• Marvin Eastman (204.0) vs. Aron Lofton (205.5)
• William Richey (232.5) vs. Ryan Fortin (262.5)
• Jeremy Combrink (170.5) vs. Jason Heit (170.5)
• Dwayne Lewis (203.5) vs. Jay Whitford (214.5)
• Nolan Clarke (170.0) vs. George Belanger (170.0)

Reis defeated Henry Martinez via unanimous decision in the final bout of the promotion’s featherweight tournament opening round, while Good submitted Hector Urbina in one of three welterweight opening round bouts which took place at the event. In other tournament action, Eric Reynolds advanced in the final lightweight opening round fight and welterweights Omar de la Cruz and Jorge Ortiz advanced to the 170-pound semifinals.

The official results for Bellator 2 were:

• NT: Josh Laberge def. Chris Simmons via unanimous decision
• 145: Wilson Reis def. Henry Martinez via unanimous decision
• 170: Lyman Good def. Hector Urbina via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:22
• 170: Jorge Ortiz def. Aaron Romero via unanimous decision
• 155: Eric Reynolds def. Thomas Schulte via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:18
• 170: Omar de la Cruz def. Victor Meza via unanimous decision
• NT: Jesse Juarez def. Mikey Gomez via technical knockout (strikes) – Round 1, 4:23
• NT: Matt Makowksi def. Aaron Tregear via unanimous decision
• NT: Jimmie Rivera def. Willie Gates via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:17

• WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko has canceled a scheduled US press tour to begin training for his bout against Andrei Arlovski on January 24th at Affliction: Day of Reckoning.
• The UFC has released light heavyweight knockout artist Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.
• A rumored rematch between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Alistair Overeem has been scrapped from K-1 DYNAMITE!! 2008 on New Years Eve.

News and Notes

• The UFC has struck a deal with broadcaster Pro Sieben to return to German television ahead of an anticipated event in the country in mid-2009.
• Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell have not yet signed for their rumored headlining bout at UFC 99 in Germany and neither fighter is “thrilled” about the potential matchup, according to Franklin McNeil on ESPN’s MMA Live, which can be viewed below.
• Former UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum’s hopes to fight for Affliction were dashed this week as the promotion declined to sign the recently released fighter, according to Franklin McNeil on ESPN’s MMA Live, which can be viewed below.
• 43-year-old veteran Mike Van Arsdale has begun training for a potential comeback.
• Welterweight prospect Lyman Good has signed with ESPN Deportes-broadcast Bellator Fighting Championships.
• Antonio Silva has been booked to fight Yoshihiro Nakao on January 4th at Sengoku 7 despite being suspended by the CSAC.
• Incorrect facts aside, Kimbo Slice has been named a “2008 Turkey of the Year” by SI: “Big, mean, bearded street fighter, an Internet You Tube sensation, gets a crack at a title in a hugely hyped mixed martial arts bout after only three pro fights, faces a last-minute replacement and — of course — has his big, mean, bearded head handed to him 14 seconds later. Snorrrrre.”
• DREAM middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi will face Musashi and Tatsuya Kawajiri will take on Kozo Takeda in K-1 kickboxing rules bouts at K-1 DYNAMITE!! 2008.
• Light heavyweight Steve Steinbeiss and middleweight Nissen Osterneck will both make the jump from the WEC to the UFC.
• Heavyweight Cain Velasquez will return to action following a recent knee surgery in February, according to ESPN’s MMA Live, which can be viewed below.
• Disgraced heavyweight Kimbo Slice will likely make an appearance at a K-1 event on December 6th in Japan and is expected to announce that he’ll begin competing for the promotion in March.
• Thales Leites says he’d accept a fight against Demian Maia: “I’d accept a fight, I’m a professional. Demian is a great fighter and has been doing a great job in UFC. It’s possible that they put this fight, because the belt is with a Brazilian guy and we’re growing, so they can put this fight to take one of the Brazilians from the top.”

Links

• UFC.com takes a look at Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s seven defining moments.

Videos

MMA Live Episode 29:

Michael Bisping talks Rashad Evans, MMA media, The Ultimate Fighter, and more:

Quinton Jackson talks UFC 92 Wanderlei Silva rematch:

Trailer for UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008:

Fedor Emelianenko teaching striking:

– In a recent post at MMA.tv Jon Fitch revealed that he hopes to return to the octagon before the end of 2008. “I wasn’t that beat up. Just a little off in the head after the first dropedge. Im fine and will be back before the end of the year if I have any say in it,” wrote Fitch. [MMA.tv]

– “MMA Live”, ESPN.com’s MMA news show, could soon be headed to television according to UFC lightweight contender and show host Kenny Florian. [MMA Junkie]

– UFC veteran Sam Hoger will return from a 16-month layoff against Braden Bice at a September 19th World Championship Fighting Event in Wilmington, Massachussets. [MMA Junkie]

– Undefeated welterweight Lyman Good will soon sign with EliteXC. [The Fight Network]

– UFC newcomers Jim Miller and David Baron will square off at UFC 89 on October 18th in Birmingham, England. [MMA Weekly]

– Former professional wrestler Bobby Lashley will make his MMA debut at American Fight League’s first-ever pay-per-view event, which will likely be held in November. Details for the event, including a date, location, and PPV price, have not yet been announced but are expected to be revealed soon. Also in action will be Tara LaRosa, lightweight champion Diego Saraiva, welterweight champion Brent Weedman, middleweight champion George Lockhardt. UFC veterans Dan Christison, John Alessio, and Mike Van Arsdale may also fight at the fall event. [MMA Junkie]