My Prediction: Curran by Decision
My Rating: $$$1/2
What Happened: This fight was controlled by Sandro who blooded up Curran with some nice striking and aggression, but it was Curran late in the 2nd round who delivered the fatal blow to Sandro. Moving to his left Sandro walked right into a devastating right head kick by Curran that floored him, Curran followed up with some punches on the ground but they were unnecessary as Sandro was out. A terrific way to end a terrific tournament, great win for Curran who will now enter the Featherweight rankings.
Future matchups to make: Curran earns his shot at the Featherweight title which should be the winner of the Joe Warren vs Patricio Friere bout.
Cole Konrad defeated Paul Buentello by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
My Prediction: Konrad by Decision
My Rating: $
What Happened: Konrad known for his wrestling was able to win this fight surprisingly on the feet. He did get a takedown and submission attempt in the 3rd but it was Konrad fighting from the outside using kicks and stepping in with uppercuts and jabs keeping Buentello off his game through all 3 rounds of the fight. It wasn't really pretty but this still is only Konrad's 8th career fight and going forward he should gain alot of confidence beating a guy like Buentello.
Future matchups to make: Konrad will have to wait till a tournament winner to defend his belt, but Bellator does have the option of putting him up against Petruzelli in another non-title fight.
Seth Petruzelli defeated Ricco Rodriguez by TKO 4:21 1st Round
My Rating: $$
What Happened: Petruzelli was able to keep this fight standing and had Rodriguez out of his element and eventually flat on his back. Petruzelli mixed up his striking very nicely using spinning back kicks and punches that kept Rodriguez guessing. Petruzelli hit a spinning back kick and followed it up with a short right hand that dropped Rodriguez to the mat, Petruzelli followed it up with some double fisted hammer strikes to force an end to the bout and Rodriguez's 12 fight, 2 year win streak.
Future matchups to make: Petruzelli potentially earned him self a title shot against Bellator champion Cole Konrad.
Rene Nazare defeated Juan Barrantes by TKO 5:00 2nd Round
My Prediction: Nazare by Submission 1st Round
My Rating: $$1/2
What Happened: Nazare, the JiuJitsu expert used mostly standup to get the 2nd round finish over Barrantes. But it was also some ground and pound strikes that swelled up Barrantes eye that force the TKO doctor stoppage after the end of the 2nd round.
Future matchups to make: Nazare will definitely be considered for a place in the Lightweight tournament and is someone to keep an eye on.
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