Bellator 2009 4 2009-05-01 2009-05-01 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/nmrev51701964807.jpg Bellator 5 took place on Friday, May 1, 2009 in Dayton, Ohio. It was broadcast nationally in the U.S. via tape-delay the following night on Saturday, May 2, 2009 through an exclusive television agreement with ESPN Deportes. The event featured the semi-finals of the Lightweight Tournament. Debuting for the promotion were heavyweight prospect Dave Herman and former UFC fighter Dan Evensen. All bouts were contested under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. 1420545