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Bellator 40

2011-04-09·Newkirk, Oklahoma, U.S.·mma unified rules

Ben Askren
vs
Nick ThompsonDEC

Ben Askren def. Nick Thompson

Welterweight · Unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) · R3

Jay Hieron
vs
Brent WeedmanDEC

Jay Hieron def. Brent Weedman

Welterweight · Welterweight semifinal. · R3

Michael Chandler
vs
Lloyd WoodardDEC

Michael Chandler def. Lloyd Woodard

Lightweight · Lightweight semifinal. · R3

Tyler Stinson
vs
Nate JamesDEC

Tyler Stinson def. Nate James

Welterweight · Split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) · R3

Michael Osborn
vs
Cody CarilloKO

Michael Osborn def. Cody Carillo

Lightweight · TKO (strikes) · R1

Eric Prindle
vs
Josh BurnsKO

Eric Prindle def. Josh Burns

Heavyweight · To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Five Heavyweight Tournament. The bout aired on the main broadcast. · R2

David Rickels
vs
Dylan SmithSUB

David Rickels def. Dylan Smith

Welterweight · Submission (triangle choke) · R1