Ep 13. Lima vs. Hawn: Bellator 117
- April 18, 2014
Lima vs. Hawn: Bellator 117 is the final episode of Bellator Fighting Championships season 10, and it promises to be an exciting one for MMA fans. The episode features two title fights, including a Welterweight Championship bout between champion Douglas Lima and challenger Rick Hawn.
Lima, widely regarded as one of the best welterweights in the world, will be putting his title on the line against the former lightweight contender in Hawn. Lima enters the fight on a three-fight winning streak, with all three victories coming via knockout. Hawn, on the other hand, has won four of his last five fights, including a knockout victory over Karo Parisyan in his last outing.
The co-main event of the night features a Featherweight Championship bout between Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus. Freire, who is the current champion, is looking to defend his title for the second time after defeating Pat Curran and Diego Nunes in his previous title defenses. Straus, who is a former Featherweight Champion, is looking to reclaim the title that he lost to Curran in 2013.
The episode also features several other exciting fights, including a middleweight bout between Alexander Shlemenko and Brennan Ward. Shlemenko, who is a former Bellator middleweight champion, is looking to bounce back from a submission loss to Tito Ortiz earlier in the season. Ward, on the other hand, has won his last two fights, both by knockout.
Another intriguing fight on the card is a lightweight bout between Derek Anderson and Marcin Held. Anderson, who is 11-0 in his professional career, is looking to continue his winning ways against Held, who is one of the top submission specialists in the sport.
Overall, Lima vs. Hawn: Bellator 117 promises to be an exciting night of fights for MMA fans. With two title fights on the card and several other exciting bouts, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves mixed martial arts.