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‹ Bellator MMA

Event

Bellator 43

2011-05-07·Newkirk, Oklahoma, U.S.·mma unified rules

Jay Hieron
vs
Rick HawnDEC

Jay Hieron def. Rick Hawn

Welterweight · To win Bellator's Season Four Welterweight Tournament. · R3

Bryan Baker
vs
Joe RiggsKO

Bryan Baker def. Joe Riggs

Middleweight · To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Five Middleweight Tournament · R2

Chase Beebe
vs
Jose VegaSUB

Chase Beebe def. Jose Vega

Bantamweight · To earn a spot in Bellator's Season Five Bantamweight Tournament · R1

Ron Sparks
vs
Vince LuceroSUB

Ron Sparks def. Vince Lucero

Heavyweight · Submission (keylock) · R1

David Rickels
vs
Rich BouphanouvongSUB

David Rickels def. Rich Bouphanouvong

Catchweight (179 lb) · This bout aired on the broadcast. · R2

Michael Osborn
vs
Mike SchatzKO

Michael Osborn def. Mike Schatz

Lightweight · TKO (referee stoppage) · R1