Lloyd Woodard joins Bellator's season-six lightweight tournament

Hey, can you spare a lightweight?

Bellator today announced the inclusion of the seventh fighter headed to the promotion's season-six 155-pound tournament, and he's already gotten a taste of what it's like to face a champion.

Season-four veteran Lloyd Woodard (11-1 MMA, 1-1 BFC) was unsuccessful in stopping now-lightweight champ Michael Chandler in a tournament bout, but he hopes to turn things around.

Now, Bellator just needs one more lightweight to round out the eight-man competition. Season-six tournament action kicks off in March and airs live on MTV2.

Woodard now joins J.J. Ambrose (17-3 MMA, 0-0 BFC), Thiago Michel (9-2 MMA, 0-0 BFC), Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (10-2 MMA, 3-1 BFC), Brent Weedman (18-7-1 MMA, 4-2 BFC), Rick Hawn (11-1 MMA, 3-1 BFC) and Ricardo Tirloni (14-1 MMA, 1-0 BFC) in the lightweight tournament.

To judge Woodard alone by his setback to Chandler might be overlooking his ability. The loss, which took place at Bellator 40 and came via decision, served as the only blemish on "Cupcake's" professional resume. What's more, Woodard has finished opponents in nine of his 11 wins, including those over Bellator vet Carey Vanier and Strikeforce vet Ryan Healy.

In addition to the lightweight tournament, Bellator is hosting season-six tourneys in the bantamweight, featherweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions. Each tourney winner gets $100,000 in total pay and a guaranteed title shot.

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