Bellator tourney brackets have been released

So I'm hoping Bellator does well as I'm a fan of the MMA Tournament format, even if injuries sometimes plague the outcome.

Here's what they have planned.

 

I mean dosn't that just look really interesting??
I'd love for the WEC or UFC to hold a tournament like that, but of course Dana doesn't like it so it won't happen unless Bellator takes off in a huge way.
I guess you can say TUF is like that but I'd like to see the top fighters in each weight class go at it, like you used to see in PRIDE.

Here's Bellator's upcoming schedule.

Bellator Fighting Championships #1
April 3, 2009 (airs April 4 on ESPN Deportes)
Seminole Hard Rock & Casino
Hollywood, Florida, USA

Lightweight Tournament Bouts
Eddie Alvarez (15-2) vs. TBA
Daniel Morales (5-1) vs. TBA
Jorge Masvidal (16-3) vs. TBA
Israel Giron (7-1) vs. Toby Imada (20-11)
Featherweight Tournament Bouts
Nick Gonzalez (14-6) vs. Yahir Reyes (12-5)
Joe Soto (4-0) vs. Ben Greer (11-4)
Estevan Payan (6-1) vs. Luis Palomino (9-4)
Womens Bout
Rosi Sexton (9-1) vs. Jessica Aguilar (5-2)
Non-Tournament Featherweight Bout
Jonathan Brookins (8-3) vs. Stephen Ledbetter (6-2)
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Bellator Fighting Championships #2
April 10, 2009 (airs April 11 on ESPN Deportes)
Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
Uncasville, Connecticut, USA

Featherweight Tournament Bout
Wilson Reis (6-0) vs. Henry Martinez (2-0)
Lightweight Tournament Bout
Thomas Schulte (18-6) vs. Ivan Iberico (7-1)
Diego Garijo (3-1) vs. TBA
Welterweight Tournament Bouts
Lyman Good (7-0) vs. Hector Urbina (12-4)
Jorge Ortiz (15-4) vs. Aaron Romero (5-2)
Dave Menne (42-15-2) vs. Norman Paraisy (5-0)
Omar De La Cruz (3-1) vs. Victor Meza (9-0)
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Bellator Fighting Championships #3
April 17, 2009 (airs April 18 on ESPN Deportes)
Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Middleweight Tournament Bout
Hector Lombard (18-2-1) vs. Virgil Lozano (6-1-1)
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I am so crossing my fingers it'll be shown in Canada and NOT on freaking TSN2.

 

well, you'll always have online stream if it doesnt show in Canada. In the lightweight tourney I dont see anyone upsetting Alvarez. Do you guys see someone that would most likely be able to upset him? I guess they could still bring in a big name or two, theydo have a few gaps in the bracket.

 

Why can't this just be on ESPN2 or something? Fuck ESPN Deportes.

 

Gorge Masvidal has the best shot, but IMO it's not a great one. Those two SHOULD face off in the finals.