Dan Hornbuckle

Multiple belts were up for grabs in Columbus, Ohio and Moscow on Saturday and eight welterweights started their pursuit of another in Lemoore, Calif.

“What was good enough last year isn't going to cut it this year," Carl said.

The tournament winner will take home $100,000 and a shot at Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren.

“The fact that Ben Askren is going to be there waiting for me after I win this tournament keeps me motivated,” Hornbuckle said.

While his striking game is still rudimentary, Askren’s grappling style and gas tank will make him a tough test for anyone moving forward.

Joe Soto broke a sweat and Askren, Hornbuckle move on to the welterweight final.

Ryan Thomas gets a shot at redemption and Hornbuckle shows why he's favored to take the Welterweight tournament.

Ryan Thomas is back and the semifinal fields are set for season two's Welterweight and Featherweight tournaments.

"The Handler" handled his first round opponent thanks to improvements made under the tutelage of his new trainers.

Hornbuckle will compete in Bellator's upcoming eight-man welterweight tournament alongside fellow recent Bellator signees Ben Askren and Jacob McClintock.