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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Bellator's lightweight tournament kicked off on Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana, and now the semifinal pairings are set for Bellator 40 on April 9.
Two-time tournament finalist Toby Imada will meet Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, and undefeated three-time Bellator competitor Michael Chandler will meet Lloyd Woodard on the card.
Imada defeated late replacement Josh Shockley when he injured Shockley's arm during a submission attempt. Freire, meanwhile, upset former WEC Lightweight Champion "Razor" Rob McCullough by TKO in the third round of their bout.
Chandler earned a submission win in the first round over Marcin Held, while Woodard advanced with a second round TKO over Carey Vanier.
Bellator 40 takes place from the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Okla., and will also feature Bellator Welterweight Champ Ben Askren in non-title action against Nick "The Goat" Thompson. The card will air live on MTV2.
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