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Bellator 149 photos are from Friday's Bellator event in Houston, Texas. In the main event, Royce Gracie will square off against Ken Shamrock.

By Esther Lin
  • Bellator 149 photos Simone Benoit sings as Ken Shamrock enters the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Ken Shamrock heads to the cage to face Royce Gracie during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie makes a theatrical entrance to the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Ken Shamrock awaits fighter introductions during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock begin their main-event showdown during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie gauge their distance during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock exchange strikes from the clinch during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie lands a knee to the head of Ken Shamrock during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie follows Ken Shamrock to the canvas to put the finishing touches on his TKO victory during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie lands a hammerfist against Ken Shamrock during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie finishes Ken Shamrock during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos The referee jumps in to stop the Bellator 149 main event between Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock Friday during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos The referee intervenes, declaring Royce Gracie the winner via TKO over Ken Shamrock during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie steps away from Ken Shamrock after defeating him via TKO during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Ken Shamrock clutches his groin after being stopped with strikes during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Ken Shamrock points his finger toward Royce Gracie in protest of the stoppage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie is declared the winner over Ken Shamrock during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Royce Gracie and ken Shamrock clear the air following their controversial finish during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 undergoes final inspection before his Bellator debut at Bellator 149 inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice walks to the cage to meet Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice enters the cage for his Bellator 149 matchup against Dada 5000 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice paces during fighter intros at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 is introduced to the crowd during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice face off before their fight during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 attempts a low kick against Kimbo Slice during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice lands a takedown against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 ties up Kimbo Slice from the bottom during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000 scramble for position on the ground during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice trade strikes during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice lands a left hand to the midsection of Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice connects with a solid right against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 lands a right hand against Kimbo Slice during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 lands a knee against Kimbo Slice during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice grinds an elbow into Dada 5000's face during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice works from full mount against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice lands a looping right hand against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice lands strikes from mount against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice returns to his stool between rounds during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice jabs Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice connects with an uppercut against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice punches Dada 5000 along the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice sends a right hand into Dada 5000's jaw during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice lands a right hand against Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice takes a breather as referee Big John McCarthy calls off his fight with Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 falls to the canvas during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice knocks out Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice catches his breath during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice enjoys his victory over Dada 5000 during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Dada 5000 lies on the canvas after being knocked out by Kimbo Slice during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos walks to the cage to meet Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Melvin Guillard enters the staging area during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Melvin Guillard lands a right hand against Derek Campos during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos connects with a right hand against Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos scores with an elbow from top position against Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos lands a left against Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos searches for the finish as he pins Melvin Guillard against the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Melvin Guillard tumbles to the canvas after being knocked out by Derek Campos during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos strolls away after finishing Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos celebrates after knocking out Melvin Guillard during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Derek Campos' hand is raised after defeating Melvin Guillard via knockout during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Phil Davis and Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal stop for a photo during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Davis and King Mo will fight May 14 at Bellator 154.
  • Bellator 149 photos Kimbo Slice's daughter poses for a selfie with boxing legend Mike Tyson during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell makes his way to the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emanuel Newton walks to the cage during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell attempts a takedown along the cage against Emanuel Newton during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell scores a takedown against Emanuel Newton during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell takes Emanuel Newton's back during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emanuel Newton lands a body kick against Linton Vassell during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell recovers from a groin strike suffered against Emanuel Newton during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 Emanuel Newton is deducted one point for repeated groin strikes against Linton Vassell during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emanuel Newton scores with a right hand against Linton Vassell during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell lands a high kick against Emanuel Newton during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell and Emanuel Newton congratulate each other after three rounds of fighting during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Linton Vassell wins a unanimous decision over Emanuel Neweton during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez walks to the cage to face Daniel Pineda during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Daniel Pineda attempts a spinning attack against Emmanuel Sanchez during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez goes high with a kick on Daniel Pineda during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Daniel Pineda lands an elbow on Emmanuel Sanchez during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Daniel Pineda lunges with punches against Emmanuel Sanchez during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez peppers Daniel Pineda with shots from the top during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez works his ground-and-pound against Daniel Pineda during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez loads up a hammerfist against Daniel Pineda during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Daniel Pineda prepares for another round of action during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez celebrates his victory during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Emmanuel Sanchez wins via decision over Daniel Pineda during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Isaac Villanueva smiles after defeating Richard Knepp via first-round knockout at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Jeremy Mahon awaits the opening bell at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Davis Sylvester works some strikes from the top against Jeremy Mahon at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Jeremy Mahon lands an elbow from top position at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Referee Big John McCarthy calls off the fight after some brutal body shots from Jeremy Mahon at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Jeremy Mahon enjoys a victory lap after his third-round TKO at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Referee Big John McCarthy raises Jeremy Mahon's hand in victory at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Jeremy Mahon takes home the victory in a showcase prelim at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Adrian Yanez scores with some ground-and-pound on Ryan Hollis at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Adrian Yanez wins a unanimous decision over Ryan Hollis at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Justin Langellier celebrates his first-round submission victory over Anthony Ivy at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Justin Wren walks to the cage to face Juan Torres at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Justin Wren and Juan Torres face off at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Juan Torres lands a left hand on Justin Wren at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Juan Torres (left) and Justin Wren exchange punches at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Justin Wren is awarded the unanimous decision victory over Juan Torres at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Justin Wren holds a flag sporting "We are all one," the Pygmy name of Ben, the leader of Wren's drill team in Congo, after his victory at Bellator 149 at Houston's Toyota Center.
  • Bellator 149 photos Manny Lozoya submits Jacob Norsworthy with a guillotine choke during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Manny Lozoya is declared the victor during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos C.J. Hancock looks for a triangle choke against Ruben Esparsa during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos C.J. Hancock sinks in a rear-naked choke on Ruben Esparsa during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Mike Trinh looks for the submission against Angel Zamora during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Mike Trinh searches for the submission finish against Angel Zamora during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Bellator 149 photos Mike Trinh locks in an armbar against Angel Zamora during Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

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