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HOMETOWN HERO DAVE RICKELS SET FOR ACTION AGAINST MELVIN GUILLARD IN CO-HEADLINER
SANTA MONICA, Californie. (Juin 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA returns to Kansas with a pivotal matchup between undefeated phenom, Darrion "Le Loup" Caldwell (9-0) et Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1) to determine the No. 1 contender for the Bantamweight Title in the main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” sur Juillet 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
In the co-main event of the evening, local hometown hero Dave “Caveman” Rickels (17-4) se réunira Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard (32-16-2) in a lightweight matchup that will surely provide fireworks. Concours supplémentaires seront annoncés sous peu.
"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Airs vivre sur Spike au 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator à partir de 7 p.m. ET.
Les billets pour l'événement commencent à seulement $27 et en vente le samedi, Juin 4, et peuvent être achetés à Ticketmaster.com, KansasStarEventCenter.com. Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.
À 28 ans, “The Wolf” may very well be the brightest young star in Bellator MMA’s deep bantamweight division. The New Jersey native has begun his career with nine consecutive victories, including five blistering first round finishes. Caldwell will be tasked with the headlining role for the second consecutive time after an impressive first outing at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” in which he had his way with former two-division Bellator champion Joe Warren, gagnant via rear-naked choke submission. The former NC State standout wrestled to a National Championship and two All-American accolades before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. The undefeated Caldwell is reinvigorated after recently re-signing a seven-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. For a closer look at Caldwell’s most recent technical submission victory over Joe Warren in the main event of“Bellator 151,” cliquez içi.
A native of Yona, Guam, Taimanglo has emerged as one of the most prolific bantamweight fighters in MMA. Having gone 13-2 over his last 15 bouts dating back to 2009, it’s difficult to find a fighter more consistent than “The Juggernaut.” Since signing with Bellator in 2013, Taimanglo has accumulated a 5-2 record including a current string of three consecutive victories. Standing at 5’4,” Taimanglo will once again be squaring off against a much taller opponent in the 5’10’’ Caldwell. Cliquez ici to see exclusive footage of Taimanglo’s unanimous decision win over Sirwan Kakai à “Bellator 151.”
As is usually the case when Bellator rolls through Kansas, Rickels will be the center of attention when he fights Guillard on July 22. “The Caveman” delivered the proverbial “Fight of the Night” back in February with a first-round knockout of Bobby Cooper during the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” A native of Derby, Kansas, Rickels en sera à sa 17e appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which he has accrued 11 victories over the course of a six-year period. The 27-year-old recently re-signed with the Scott Coker-led promotion, ensuring his exciting fighting style will be seen exclusively in the Bellator cage for years to come.
Avec 52 career fights under his belt, 33-year-old Melvin Guillard will have a lot to prove when he takes on “The Caveman.” Guillard seems to have made a full recovery from his brutally broken hand that occurred during his Bellator MMA debut last year. Throughout his MMA tenure, “The Young Assassin” has displayed a knack for ending fights early, avec 23 de son 32 professional victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards. En Juillet 22 the New Orleans native will have an opportunity to take down another experienced lightweight in Rickels and reassert himself as a top 155-pounder.
Mise à jour “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Carte:
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1)
Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 Caroline du Nord)
Carte préliminaire:
Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (4-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight préliminaire Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)
SANTA MONICA, Californie. (Mai 26, 2016) – Three contests have been added to "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " sur Juin 17 à Save Mart Centre à Fresno, Calif., with the news that Chris Honeycutt (7-1) will move up to middleweight to face Mikkel Parlo (13-2) dans l'action de la carte principale, tandis que Ben Reiter(16-1) contre A.J. Matthews (8-4) et Ricky Rainey (11-4) contre Thiago Jambo (18-4) will take place during the preliminary stream.
The fights complete a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title matchup pitting Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) contre Eduardo Dantas (17-4). En outre, welters Chidi Njokuani (14-4) et Douglas Lima (26-6) will duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Brandon Halsey (9-1) répond John Salter (11-3) in an intriguing middleweight scrap.
"Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Airs vivre sur Spike au 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator à 5:00 pm PST. Les billets pour l'événement commencent à seulement $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
A Fresno native, Honeycutt, will return home after a one-fight hiatus when he faces Parlo in a middleweight bout on Juin 17. “The Cutt” is coming off of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Matt Secor à "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," his third win since joining Bellator MMA and the seventh of his young career. The 27-year-old began his occupation undefeated with four knockouts and three first round finishes, earning the distinction of being one of the welterweight division’s rising stars. Maintenant, in a new weight class, it will be interesting to see how Honeycutt performs.
Parlo will return to the Bellator fray for the first time in nearly two years, riding a two-fight winning streak and a stretch of four victories in his last five bouts. After beginning his career undefeated, the Danish middleweight posted a 4-2 record for the Viacom-owned promotion, which was highlighted by a ferocious knockout win in his promotional debut at “Bellator 78.” With fights against competitors the likes of Brennan Ward already under his belt, Honeycutt will continue the trend of Parlo facing stiff competition.
A native of New York, Reiter began his career on a spectacular hot streak, recording 16 wins in his first 17 combats professionnels. The 28-year-old middleweight made 15 appearances under the direction of regional promotions before signing with Bellator MMA in 2014, where he has since strung together a 2-1 record with impressive victories over Benji Radach and Shamir Garcia. Standing at 6’3’ Reiter will have a slight height advantage over the 5’11’ Matthews when the two step into the cage on Juin 17.
Matthews also delivered a successful start to his flourishing career, earning wins in each of his first four bouts before joining Bellator MMA. A six fight veteran of the Scott Coker-led promotion, “The Mercenary” has posted a 4-2 record under the promotion’s umbrella, including two first round knockouts and one highlight reel soccer kick knockout over Charlie Rader at “Bellator 70.” The 28-year-old Calif. native now returns following a stint in Japan with hopes of creating havoc at 185-pounds when he challenges Reiter at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Californie.
Depuis ses débuts professionnels en 2011, the 32-year-old Rainey has put together a stellar career, including multiple four-fight winning streaks and memorable victories over Jesse Juarez and Andy Murad. After collecting wins in eight of the first 10 combats de sa carrière, the North Carolina native has made five appearances under the Bellator MMA banner, three of which ended in knockout victories for the man many refer to as “The Sniper.” The welterweight knockout artist will be searching for another explosive finish when he enters the cage next.
A native of Brazil, Jambo will look to continue his recent success when he makes his Bellator MMA debut on Juin 17 à Save Mart Centre à Fresno, Californie. The 35-year-old Jambo has put together an impressive career, recording wins in six of his last seven fights dating back to 2010. Avec 11 de son 18 victories going to the judges’ table, we can expect Jambo to bring a similar game plan to the cage, as he will try to outlast the knockout specialist standing in front of him.
Complete "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas carte 2 ":
Bellator MMA coq Titre Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)
Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)
Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)
Carte préliminaire:
Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: A.J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight préliminaire Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Thiago Jambo (18-4)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight préliminaire Bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)
Bellator MMA 140lb. Combat préliminaire: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Préliminaire: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. TBD
Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)
Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: C.J. Keith (8-3) vs. Banques Carrington (4-0)
Bellator MMA plume préliminaire Bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs Chris Avila (4-2)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight préliminaire Bout: Jean-Paul Elias (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Préliminaire: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. TBD
Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)
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BOISE, IDAHO (Mai 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho vendredi nuit, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).
The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ décision, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.
Avec la victoire, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.
BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED
The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, piqûres Joe Schilling contre Hisaki Kato. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.
Combats supplémentaires, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.
The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Juin 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.
Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran
It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, mais à la fin,, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) gagner Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12e win under the Bellator MMA fray.
Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai
The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 procès-verbal, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.
Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen
In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 dans le premier tour. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 opprimé.
Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener
During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) et Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. À la fin, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.
Résultats de cartes préliminaires:
Vince Morales (4-1) vaincu Hamilton Ash (3-2) et par KO 2:32 de tour de trois
Joe Hamilton (4-0) vaincu Tyler Freeland (3-1) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 0:22 de la première ronde
Casey Johnson (5-0) vaincu Brendon Raftery (4-3) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 1:16 du deuxième tour
Marcin Held (22-4) vaincu Dave Jansen (20-4) par décision unanime (30-27, 29-28 2x)
Jesse Brock (22-8) vaincu olly Bradstreet (39-13) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 3:57 de tour de trois
Will Noland (16-6) vaincu Sean Powers (9-6) par KO (poinçons) à 3:29 de la première ronde
Scott Thometz (10-5) vaincu Josh Tyler (7-4) par décision unanime (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)
Veta Arteaga (2-0) vaincu Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) par décision unanime (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
IN ADDITION, GUILHERME ‘BOMBA’ MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JORDAN DOWDY DURING STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE. (Mai, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) et Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" sur Juin 24, au Scottrade Centre à St. Louis.
Le combat rejoint un événement principal qui comprend un combat des poids lourds entre « Rampage » Jackson (36-11) et Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), dans "Rampage's” premier combat pour la promotion dirigée par Scott Coker depuis 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight title fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) et Patricky "Pitbull" (16-7). Aussi la carte principale, ancien joueur de la NFLMatt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA agaisnt Carl « Badwater » Seumanutafa (10-6).
MMA coach to stars the likes of entertainer Demi Lovato and New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, William "Pump" (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordan Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.
Les billets pour «Bellator: Dynamite 2" sont maintenant en vente sur Ticketmaster.com et le Bureau Ford Box au Scottrade Center. Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 5 p.m. CT heure locale, et le premier concours a lieu une heure après.
"Bellator: Dynamite 2" diffusée en direct et gratuitement sur Spike au 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator.
Exactement comme l'inauguration révolutionnaire "Dynamite " événement en septembre dernier à San José, une cage d'arts martiaux mixtes et un ring de kickboxing couvriront le sol au Scottrade Center, à St. Louis, donner aux fans présents la possibilité de voir les deux itérations de sports de combat le même soir.
Macfarlane enters this bout on a high note, earning victories in her first three professional fights. “The Ilimanator” has taken care of business since joining Bellator MMA, winning her first two fights with the promotion, including a first round armbar submission against Amber Tackett at “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” in January. The 26-year-old San Diego native hopes to keep her winning streak alive against the more experienced Rebecca Ruth.
Hailing from Robertsville, Missouri, the elusive Rebecca Ruth went undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. Maintenant, after emerging victorious in her 2016 and Bellator MMA debut, “Ruthless” enters the cage with a 6-1 career record and four-fight winning streak. Of her six career wins, five have come by way of knockout, with three of those knockouts delivered by Ruth in the first round. The 37-year-old flyweight will have her hands full when the much younger Ilima Macfarlane joins her in the cage on Juin 24.
Mise à jour "Bellator: Carte de combat Dynamite 2":
Bellator MMA Poids lourd Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)
Bellator MMA Combat pour le titre mondial des poids légers: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)
Bellator MMA Feature Poids lourds Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)
Bellator MMA Bout de fonctionnalités poids mouche: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)
Carte préliminaire:
Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: William "Pompe" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)
Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)
Bellator MMA Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Jordan Howard (9-3) contre Justin Robbins (14-17-1)
Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) contre Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)
Bellator MMA 130-livre combat préliminaire: Michelle Royer (1-0) contre Katy Collins (3-1)
Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) contre Tyler Claussen (2-0)
Bellator MMA Bout moyen préliminaire: Jason Christeson (1-0) contre Jarrod Thomas (0-0)
Bellator MMA Poids lourd préliminaire Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)
Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)
Bellator MMA Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)
Bellator MMA Combat préliminaire des poids paille: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)
Bellator Kickboxing Combat préliminaire: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Combat préliminaire: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)
MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ DEMAIN NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE
BOISE, IDAHO. (Mai 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action demain at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
champion Middleweight Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) et Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) et Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.
"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Joey Beltran (17-12) difficile Chase Gormley (12-5) et Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.
An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) et Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.
Very few tickets for the event remain, et sont disponibles à Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.
Carte principale: (En direct sur SPIKE - 9 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator MMA Middleweight lutte titre mondial: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)
Bellator MMA plume Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)
Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)
Carte préliminaire: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)
Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Held (155.9)
Bellator MMA Flyweight préliminaire Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)
Bellator MMA plume préliminaire Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)
Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)
Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)
Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)
Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. olly Bradstreet (135.7)
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