Check out the video highlights from Saturday’s big Bellator 131 event, where Tito Ortiz ultimately earned a narrow victory over rival Tito Ortiz in the headlining grudge match.
The Spike TV-televised event took place at San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center. Of the five main-card bouts, four ended via knockout.
The headliner, though, went the distance as Ortiz (18-11-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) picked up a split-decision win over fellow UFC Hall of Famer Bonnar (15-9 MMA, 0-1 BMMA).
Additionally, Will Brooks (15-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) continued his move up the rankings and went from interim champ to undisputed lightweight titleholder with a victory over Michael Chandler (12-3 MMA, 9-3 BMMA).
The night kicked off in lopsided fashion with three knockouts: Pat Schilling (2-3 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) blasted fellow kickboxer Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), Mike Richman (18-5 MMA, 7-4 BMMA) starched UFC vet Nam Phan (20-14 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), and Muhammed Lawal (14-4 MMA, 6-3 BMMA) made quick work of Joe Vedepo (18-8 MMA, 4-3 BMMA).
Check out the video highlights above.
And for more on Bellator 131, including a full event recap, check out the MMA Events section of the site.
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