Battlegrounds MMA 5: Carneiro wins One Night Elimination Welterweight Tourney
Battlegrounds MMA held their fifth event last night, labeling it O.N.E. or One Night Elimination Tournament. The event was reminiscent of the old UFC or Pride Fighting Championship Tournament days and was commentated by Chael Sonnen and the legendary Jim Ross of the WWE.
The tournament was available for purchase on pay-per-view and in the end one fighter would win $50,000 for winning the welterweight tournament.
Roan Carneiro survived the odds to beat Brock Larson in the final matchup of the night. Full results below.
Welterweight tournament final
Roan Carneiro beat Brock Larson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Gutierrez beat Tyler Shinn via Split Decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Zac Church beat Ryan Hayes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight tournament semis
Roan Carneiro beat Trey Houston via TKO (strikes) at 2:11 of R2
Brock Larson beat Joe Ray by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jamal Parks beat Ruben Warr via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Niko Koliastasis beat Wayne Cole via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:32 of Round 1
Welterweight tournament
Roan Carneiro beat Randall Wallace via submission (armbar) at 3:29 of Round 1
Trey Houston beat Jesse Taylor via submission (armbar) at 2:10 of Round 1
Joe Ray beat Luigi Floravanti via TKO (knees and punches) at 2:39 of Round 2
Brock Larson beat Cody McKenzie via submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:43 of Round 2
Bryan McVea beat Mike Cook via submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:39 of Round 2
Demoreo Dennis beat Bryan Porritt via TKO (strikes) at 2:05 of Round 2