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BELLATOR MMA BRINGS FANS CLOSER TO THEIR FAVORITE FIGHTERS WITH NEW VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY

 

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Edellä: Frank Shamrock experiencing Virtual Reality (VR) via headset (photo credit: Bellator MMA/Lucas Noonan)

 

SANTA MONICA (Maaliskuu 9, 2016) – Bellator MMA is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring the most forward-thinking technology to its ever-increasing fan-base, providing them with unrivaled access to the world-class promotion and its superstars. During the record-shattering “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event this past February, Bellator launched a virtual reality initiative, giving fans a new immersive behind-the-scenes experience, from inside and Kimbo Slice’s locker room before their fights to walking down the ramp with the fighters in front of thousands of fans at the Toyota Center in Houston.

 

“We’re continuously looking for new ways to leverage technology to bring our fans into the cage niin sanoakseni,"Sanoi Bellator COO Jason Jordan. “We want to make them feel more connected to the sport of MMA, to the fighters themselves and to the underlying storylines that fuel the emotion and passion of the sport. In this sense, we are very excited about the potential that Virtual Reality holds, and this was unequivocally proven in Houston where we captured some groundbreaking and incredibly immersive footage that I’m sure both hardcore and casual fans alike will enjoy. Not only did we break ratings records that night, but we also raised the creative bar with our VR coverage in terms of literally engulfing fans in the energy and excitement that makes MMA like no other sport.”

 

To shoot the VR footage, Bellator used three separate six-camera rigs using GoPro cameras including one that was fully spherical, attached to a stabilized, mobile monopod. This camera was used for capturing fighters as they left their locker rooms and entered the arena. Two rigs were tethered to a monitoring command center, which allowed producers to monitor the cameras from each rig. Bellator also used Kolor’s Autopano software to stitch together the footage from the GoPro rigs and Adobe Premiere and After Effects to edit and apply graphics to the final stitch.

 

CHECK IT OUT: To re-live some of the action from “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie,” fans can check out the Bellator VR Experience by clicking täällä. It is recommended to use a smartphone or tablet for best results, or better yet a VR headset.

 

Tietoja Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA on johtava Mixed Martial Arts organisaatio featuring monet parhaista taistelijoita maailmassa. Johdolla veteraani taistelu promoottori Scott Coker, Bellator on käytettävissä lähes 500 miljoonaa kotitaloutta maailmanlaajuisesti yli 140 maat. Yhdysvalloissa, Bellator voidaan nähdä Spike TV, MMA televisio johtaja. Bellator MMA koostuu johtoryhmän, joka sisältää top alan ammattilaisten televisiotuotannon, live tapahtuma orkestrointi, taistelija kehitys / suhteet, paikka hankinnat, sponsorointi luominen / kehittäminen, kansainvälinen lisensointi, markkinointi, mainonta, julkisuutta ja komission suhteet. Bellator perustuu Santa Monica, California ja omistaa viihde jättiläinen Viacom, koti maailman johtava viihde tuotemerkkejä, jotka yhdistävät yleisöt kautta kiinnostavaa sisältöä eri televisio, elokuva, verkossa ja mobiilialustoille.

 

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DARRION CALDWELL SUPLEXES, CHOKES HIS WAY TO MAIN EVENT VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 151’ Spike

 

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THACKERVILLE, Kunnossa. (Maaliskuu 4, 2016) – It’s safe to say Darrion Caldwell (9-0) asserted himself as a legitimate title contender with his victory over Joe Warren (13-5) vuonna päätapahtuma “Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwellperjantaina night in front of a sold-out crowd at WinStar Resort and Casino.

As many expected, the fight quickly made it to the mat, kanssa “The Wolftaking down the self-proclaimedBaddest Man on the Planetand initiating a sequence of ground-and-pound offense. After Warren made it back to his feet, the former NC State wrestler suplexed Warren and sunk in a rear-naked chokethat Warren refused to tap toforcing referee Dan Miragliotta to wave off the bout at 3:23 of round one.

Following the technical submission victory, Caldwell made good use of his time on the microphone with color commentator Jimmy Smith, calling out current bantamweight champion Marcos Galvao, simply saying: “F*ck you [Marcos] Galvao, you’re a p*ssy.That’s nine straight victories for the former NCAA Champion to begin his mixed martial arts career, three wins since making the transition from featherweight to bantamweight. Sillä välin, Warren has now dropped two out of three and will not get a shot at the winner of Galvao and Eduardo Dantas when they do finally meet.

 

In the co-main event of the evening, Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) extended his winning streak to five at the expense of Gilbert Smith (12-5), taking home a split decision win (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). The takedowns were likely the difference on the judges’ tuloskortit, but both fighters had their moments over the course of 15 minuuttia. Gonzalez now moves even closer to a shot at the 170-pound title, or a matchup with Michael Page, who was originally slated to face “Menifee Maniac” before withdrawing. The future of the division will be much clearer following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Huhtikuu 22, kun Benson Henderson challenges Andrey Koreshkov for the welterweight belt.

 

Yamauchi up (19-3) came into his fight against Bubba Jenkins (11-2) riding a wave of momentum after three-straight wins, but the Arizona State wrestling standout used his world-class grappling to neutralize the striking and jiu-jitsu prowess of Yamauchi. The 23-year-old Japanese competitor took the back of Jenkins for the duration of round one and nearly secured an arm bar late in the final round, mutta “The Highlight Kid’seffective grappling was the difference, earning the unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-27). Jenkins now has won three consecutive fights since his January 2015 menetys Georgi Karakhanyan.

During the opening main card contest at “Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell,” Sirwan Kakai (12-4) dropped his first fight under the Bellator MMA banner to Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). It looked as thoughBaby Joewas going to finish the contest early — sinking in an Anaconda Choke before transitioning to a deep guillotine — butZohanweathered the storm and hung around for the final ten minutes, even creating some bright spots of his own in the third and final round. Lopulta, tuomarit’ cage side awarded the Guam-native his third consecutive victory and sent Kakai back to the drawing board.

 

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Treston Thomison (9-4) voitti Aaron Roberson (5-4) via Submission (Guillotine) R2, 2:20

Jermayne Barnes (1-1) voitti Derek Palmer (0-1) via Submission (Lyöntejä) R2, 1:17

Neiman Gracie (4-0) voitti Roger Carroll (16-14) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Ricky Turcios (6-0) voitti Steve Garcia (6-1) via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Justin Patterson (7-1) voitti Chance Rencountre (8-2) via Split Decision (29-28. 28-29. 29-28)

Ray Wood (6-1) voitti Chris Jones (10-4) kautta TKO (Lyöntejä) R1, 3:10

WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR “BELLATOR 151: WARREN VS. CARDWELL’ – AIRING TOMORROW ON SPIKE AT 9 PM ET/8PM CT

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THACKERVILLE, Kunnossa (Maaliskuu 3, 2016) – For the third consecutive Perjantai, Bellator MMA returns to Spike, this time around with "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” Päätapahtuma, Joe Warren (13-4) looks to live up to his self-proclaimed label as the “Baddest Man on the Planet” against one of Bellator MMA’s brightest young stars in the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (8-0).

 

"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” olevinaan elää ja ilmainen piikki 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT, kun alustava jaksoja tulee virtaamaan suorana Bellator.com jaBellator Mobile App.

Vuonna yhteistyössä päätapahtuma, Gilbert Smith (12-4) will try to put an end to Fernando Gonzalez’s (24-13) four-fight winning streak when the two go toe-to-toe. Lisäksi, Yamauchi up (19-2) comes into the fight riding a wave of momentum after three-straight wins, but Arizona State wrestling standout Bubba Jenkins (10-2) will look put an end to that win streak. In bantamweight action, Sirwan Kakai (12-3) will make his seventh appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, and is riding a two-fight winning streak as he prepares for Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1).

 

Liput "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” are on sale now and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Ovet tapahtumaan auki 5:00 p.m. CT paikallisaika, with the first contest taking place 45 minuuttia myöhemmin.

 

Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. JA/8:00 p.m. CT)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Joe Warren (135.2) vs. Darrion Caldwell (135.6)

 

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Gilbert Smith (170.4) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (171)

 

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: Yamauchi up (146) vs. Bubba Jenkins (146)

 

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Sirwan Kakai (135.6) vs. Joe Taimanglo (135.4)

 

Alustava Card: (Spike.com - 6:45 p.m. JA/5:45 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Fight: Roger Carroll (169.8) vs. Neiman Gracie (170.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Fight: Steve Garcia (135.4) vs. Ricky Turcios (135)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Fight: Justin Patterson (170.2) vs. Chance Rencountre (169.2)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Fight: Chris Jones (152.4) vs. Ray Wood (145.4)

Bellator MMA Keskisarja Ominaisuus Fight: Derek Palmer (194) vs. Jermayne Barnes (202.4)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Fight: Treston Thomison (145.6) vs. Aaron Roberson (146)

BELLATOR MMA IS THE NEW FIGHTING HOME OF WANDERLEI ‘THE AXE MURDERER’ SILVA

Bellator President Scott Coker and Wanderlei Silva (Luotto: Bellator / Lucas Noonan)

 

SANTA MONICA (Maaliskuu 2, 2016) –Bellator MMA is pleased to announce that one of the most popular, recognizable and beloved fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts, Wanderlei "Axe Murhaaja" Silva (35-12-1), has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the promotion. The 39-year-old publicly fielded offers from companies all around the world, but the former Pride FC Middleweight Champion made the decision to take his explosive style to Bellator MMA.

 

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell, and Michael Bisping are the stuff of legend – but Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career.

 

In addition to his Pride FC Middleweight World Championship, Silva’s packed trophy case of accolades includes awards for Fight of the Year (2003, 2004, 2007), KO of the Year (2008), and multiple Fight of the Night awards including one for each of his last three fights, nimetäkseni muutamia. He now looks to continue to provide his award-winning, entertaining fights inside the Bellator cage.

 

Silva has several options for his first fight with Bellator. Although he has spent the majority of his career at 185-pounds, one of the things that his fans love most about him has been Wanderlei’s willingness to fight the best of the best – even if it was up two weight classes at heavyweight – as proven by his heavyweight wars against guys like Mark Hunt, Gilbert Yvel, Kazuyuki Fujita and Cro Cop; Or, his battles against light heavyweights like Ortiz, and his most recent opponent, Brian Stann, who he knocked out in the second frame.

 

Silva is the latest in a long line of recent free agent signings made by Scott Coker and Bellator MMA. The former Chute Box competitor joins: Josh Thomson, Phil Davis, Benson Henderson, Sergei Kharitonov ja Anastasia Yankova on a roster with champions the likes of: Marcos Galvao, Daniel Straus, Will Brooks, Andrey Koreshkov, Rafael Carvalho, Liam McGeary jaVitaly Minakov,

Patrick PIT 'FREIRE VS. John ’Macapá’ TEIXEIRA YHTEISTYÖHÖN päätapahtumassa ’Bellator 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’April 22 Spike

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’Irish’ Brennan WARD TYYTYVÄINEN Evangelista ’CYBORG’ SANTOS VASTAA Bellator MMA välisarjan DIVISION

Neljä ylimääräistä ALUSTAVA matchups LIITETTIIN Mohegan Sun TAPAHTUMA Connecticutissa

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maaliskuu 1, 2016) - Yhteistyössä päätapahtuma "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " asetetaan, kanssa uutinen, että Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) kilpailee John "Macapa" Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight toimia Huhtikuu 22 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Conn.

 

Lisäksi, Connecticutin oma "Irish" Brennan Ward (13-3) palaa toimia omassa kotimaassaan tuoretta pois vaikuttava voitto Japanissa, kun hän on tyytyväinen Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) osaksi Bellator MMA hangata 170-kiloa.

 

Kaksi ottelua liittyä päätapahtuma että ominaisuudet kehuttuun Bellator debyytti Benson "Smooth" Henderson (23-5), kun hän haastaa välisarjan mestari Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) hänen vyö. Neljä alustavaa jaksoja myös ilmoitettiin; muita kilpailuja lisätään lähiviikkoina.

 

Liput "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " alkavat vain $30 ja ovat myynnissä nyt Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com ja Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tapahtuma olevinaan elää ja ilmainen piikki 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT, kun alustava jaksoja tulee virtaamaan suorana Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App.

 

For ”Pitbull,”Tappelu Huhtikuu 22 on ensimmäinen askel taaksepäin kohti ammuttiin Daniel Straus’ featherweight otsikko, vyö, joka Freire oli ennen kaksi tapasivat "Bellator 145: With A Vengeance. " At 28 vuotiaita ja jo 15 taistelee alla Bellator MMA banneri, Natal-natiivi on ollut voitokas seitsemässä hänen viimeiset kahdeksan retket ja painokkaasti valmiiden Daniel Weichel mitä oli tyrmäyksellä vuoden ehdokas 2015.

 

Voittamaton Bellator MMA, lukien viihdyttävä voiton hänen viimeinen kerta vastaan Gleristone Santos; ”Macapa” ei ole kärsinyt tappion jälkeen 2012. Tuote on arvostettu Nova Uniao joukkue, Teixeira on aiemmin kilpaillut UFC, jossa hän oli kilpailija ”The Ultimate Fighter: Brasilia." Huhtikuu 22 on vain neljännen kerran 29-vuotias on taistellut Brasilian ulkopuolella.

 

Eteenpäin, taistelevat Mohegan Sun on kuin kilpailevat omassa takapihallaan. Sijaitsee 10 kilometrin päässä kotoaan New London, Conn., ”Irish” on voittanut neljä kertaa Mohegan Sun, ihan lopuksi kolmella Kos yksi huomautus. Viimeksi, 27-vuotias entinen NCAA All-American nousi paino ja esitti entinen raskaansarjan Ken Hasegawa Japanin edustaessaan Bellator MMA aikana Rizin FF avajaistilaisuuden viime joulukuu. Voitto toi Wardin nykyinen voittoputki viiteen taistelee, kaikki tulevat Poiketen viimeistely.

 

Tunnetaan parhaiten faneille ”Cyborg,”Santos saapuu Scott Coker kampanjasta tuoretta pois win jo 2016. Veteraani Pride FC ja Strikeforcen, ”Cyborg” on ollut mukana joitakin ikimuistoisia tussles vastaan ​​nimiä tykkää: Nick Diaz, Gegard Mousasi, Francis Carmont, ja Melvin Manhoef (2X). Nyt, Brasilian jujutsu Black Belt kääntyy hänen huomionsa johonkin Bellator MMA nopeimmin nousevia tähtiä.

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Päivitetty Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight maailmanmestaruuden Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main Event: Patricio Freire (24-3) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista Santos (20-16)

 

Alustava Card:

Bellator MMA Kevyt Alustavat Bout: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alustavat Bout: Chris Foster (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator MMA Kevyt Alustavat Bout: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alustavat Bout: Peter Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

"Bellator 151: WARREN VS. CALDWELL’ FIGHT CARD UPDATE – THIS FRIDAY ON SPIKE

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Helmikuu 29, 2016) – This Friday, Bellator MMA returns to Spike for the third consecutive Friday with "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The event takes place from the WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, Kunnossa, and features a main event between highly touted undefeated bantamweight Darrion Caldwell (8-0) challenging former two-division world champion and the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren (13-4).

Liput "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” are on sale now and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Ovet tapahtumaan auki 5:00 p.m. CT paikallisaika, with the first contest taking place 45 minuuttia myöhemmin.

"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” olevinaan elää ja ilmainen piikki 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT, kun alustava jaksoja tulee virtaamaan suorana Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App.. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Joe Warren (13-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (8-0)

Warren has just about done it all under the Bellator MMA banner, winning titles at featherweight and bantamweight during his nearly six-year promotional tenure. Nyt, Warren has his sights set on another run with the 135-pound title, a belt he lost during an intense encounter with Marcos Galvao early in 2015. A 2006 Pan American and World Champion in Greco-Roman competition, the 39-year-old will test himself against a young competitor who excels in the same skillset that Warren has used to his advantage for most of his career, paini.

 

With five impressive outings in a little over a year and a half under the Bellator MMA umbrella, it was only a matter of time before “The Wolf” found himself in a position to compete for a world title. The next stop on the road to championship gold goes through Warren, a man who has held Galvao’s belt already. A standout on the wrestling team at NC State University, the 27-year-old Caldwell most recently submitted Shawn Bunch via rear-naked choke in the first frame, adding to his tally of finishes (4). Initially a featherweight, Caldwell looks much more comfortable now at 135-pounds and as he proclaimed during a recent interview, “I foresee myself competing against Joe [Kaniiniyhdyskunta] with a No. 1 contender shot on the line, sooner rather than later.”

 

Fernando Gonzalez (24-13) vs. Gilbert Smith (12-4)

Gonzalez took a brief hiatus from MMA to compete in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " event in September, losing a tightly contest decision to world-renowned striker Paul "Semtex" Daley. Gonzalez now returns to his comfort zone of MMA, where he has strung together an impressive four-fight winning streak. A veteran of the Scott Coker-founded Strikeforce promotion, as well as World Extreme Cagefighting, Gonzalez has been competing professionally since 2003.

 

Smith will be making his Bellator MMA debut against a fighter who is currently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak. "Keskiyö Magic” is on a bit of a roll of his own, coming into the promotion riding a two-bout winning streak. A veteran of UFC and most recently RFA, Smith won the regional promotion’s welterweight belt in June, defending the title one time before signing with Bellator.

 

Yamauchi up (19-2) vs. Bubba Jenkins (10-2)

Yamauchi comes into the fight riding a wave of momentum he’s caught after wins against Mike Richman, Martin Stapleton, ja Isao Kobayashi. The 23-year-old Japanese fighter has only lost once in six appearances under the Bellator MMA banner and has notched 15 hänen 19 wins as a professional by way of submission.

 

It’s hard to ignore Jenkins inside or outside the Bellator MMA cage, being that “The Highlight Kid” also doubles as a podcast host during his free time. The Arizona State alum notched two straight wins to cap off 2015, Lähiaikoina, an impressive offensive display against a promising prospect in Jordan Parsons.

 

Sirwan Kakai (12-3) vs. Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1)

Taimanglo will be making his seventh appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, and is riding a two-fight winning streak. A Guam-native, “The Juggernaut” has stopped his opponent in 21 of his victories and has only lost twice in his last 14 taistelee. Look for the 31-year-old to make an impression against the bantamweight division’s newest commodity.

 

Kakai is one of Bellator MMA’s latest signings, joining the fray after a two-fight stint in the UFC. “Zohan," 26, hails from Sweden and owns 10 päättyy hänen 12 victories as a professional fighter. With a bantamweight title fight one-week prior and another marquee 135-pound pairing in the main event, it will be interesting to see what a win does for Kakai in the grand scheme of things.

 

Complete "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Joe Warren (13-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (8-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Gilbert Smith (12-4) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (24-13)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: Yamauchi up (19-2) vs. Bubba Jenkins (10-2)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Sirwan Kakai (12-3) vs. Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1)

 

Alustava Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Alustavat Bout: Roger Carroll (16-13) vs. Neiman Gracie (3-0)

Bellator MMA kääpiösarjalainen Alustavat Bout: Steve Garcia (6-0) vs. Ricky Turcios (5-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Alustavat Bout: Justin Patterson (6-1) vs. Chance Rencountre (8-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alustavat Bout: Chris Jones (10-3) vs. Ray Wood (5-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Derek Palmer (Debyytti) vs. Jermayne Barnes (0-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alustavat Bout: Steven Peterson (13-4) vs. Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alustavat Bout: Treston Thomison (8-4) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-3)

 

CHEICK KONGO INCHES PAST VINICIUS SPARTAN IN ‘BELLATOR 150MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Toukokuu. (Helmikuu 26, 2015) – A week removed from the most watched Bellator MMA event in company history, the Scott Coker-led promotion returned to action on SPIKE with "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

 

Vuonna illan päätapahtuma, Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) intelligently managed the distance between he and Vinicius Spartan (8-4), kicking and jabbing his way to a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

 

Spartan did have his moments during the heavyweight encounter, securing takedowns in rounds two and three, followed by a knockdown late. Mutta loppujen lopuksi, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Kendall Grove (23-15) pysäytetty Francisco Ranska (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 sekunnin toisella kierroksella, winning by knockout. The victory was an emotional one for “Da Spyder,” who recently lost his brother and made it clear his performance was dedicated to his late sibling. Grove has now won three of his last four tilts, all via finish.

Chuka Willis (7-2) handed Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 minuuttia, with multiple submission attempts and knockdowns by both men. But in the end – much to the delight of the partisan crowd – Willis earned the nod.

Former Shamrock FC Flyweight Champion Rebecca Ruth (6-1) voitti Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

 

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

 

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) voitti David Hammons (1-2) kautta TKO (lyöntejä)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) voitti Marcio Navarro (14-12) kautta TKO (lyöntejä) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) voitti Julian Marquez (2-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) voitti Manny Meraz (7-2) kautta tyrmäys (lyöntejä) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) voitti Brandon Farran (12-11) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) voitti Deron Carlis (4-2) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28 x3)

RAFAEL CARVALHO SET TO DEFEND MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST MELVIN MANHOEF AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ ON MAY 20

PAT CURRAN RETURNS AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Helmikuu 26, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will make his first defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship against heavy-handed Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1) vuonna päätapahtuma "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " touko 20 klo CenturyLink Arena Boise, Idaho.

 

Vuonna yhteistyössä päätapahtuma, former Bellator MMA Featherweight Titlist Pat Curran (21-7) palaa toimii ensimmäisen kerran kesäkuun jälkeen, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1).

 

Liput "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " alkavat vain $25 and go on sale next Perjantai, Maaliskuu 4 klo Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office, CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com or by phone at 208-331-TIXS.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " olevinaan elää ja ilmainen piikki 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT, kun alustava jaksoja tulee virtaamaan suorana Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and extended his current winning streak to 12. The 29-year-old will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and has an impressive finishing rate of 83 prosentti.

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has been given the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor is fresh off his emphatic knockout of Hisaki Kato at "Bellator 146: Manhoef vs.. Kato” marraskuussa. Now the 39-year-old is in position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, before returning to kickboxing competition in the newly founded Bellator Kickboxing league.

 

It’s hard to find a Bellator MMA fighter with as many memorable moments for the Scott Coker-led promotion as Pat Curran. The former featherweight kingpin has been involved in wars with fighters the likes of: current champion Daniel Straus, Patricio Freire, Daniel Weichel, ja Joe Warren. Now “Paddy Mike” sets his sights on “Insane,” in a bout that surely has future title implications at stake.

 

Karakhanyan made a splash in his return to Bellator MMA in 2015, tukehtuminen ulos Bubba Jenkins in his first fight for the Viacom-owned promotion since 2011. Nyt, the Millenia MMA standout will put his knack for submitting opponents (14X) to the test against Curran, a fighter who has only been submitted once in 28-fights.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” Updated Fight Card

Bellator MMA Middleweight maailma mestaruusottelu: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

ILLNESS REMOVES MARCOS GALVAO FROM CARD, CHEICK KONGO VERSUS VINICIUS QUEIROZ PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT SLOT

MULVANE, Toukokuu. (Helmikuu 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

 

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 a.m. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

 

Seurauksena, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vastaan Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) vastaan Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) vastaan Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) ja Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

 

Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” olevinaan elää piikki 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, kun alustava jaksoja tulee virtaamaan suorana Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco Ranska (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Alustava Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Kevyt Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Kevyt Feature Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)