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HOMETOWN HERO DAVE RICKELS SET FOR ACTION AGAINST MELVIN GUILLARD IN CO-HEADLINER
SANTA MONICA, Kalif. (Bulan Juni 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA returns to Kansas with a pivotal matchup between undefeated phenom, Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (9-0) dan 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 " Juli 22 di dalam Kansas Star Arena di Mulvane, Kansas.
In the co-main event of the evening, local hometown hero Dave “Caveman” Rickels (17-4) akan bertemu Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard (32-16-2) in a lightweight matchup that will surely provide fireworks. Kontes tambahan akan diumumkan segera.
“Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” mengudara hidup di Spike di 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, sementara serangan awal akan streaming live di Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler dimulai 7 p.m. DAN.
Tiket untuk acara mulai dari hanya $27 dan mulai dijual Sabtu, Bulan Juni 4, dan bisa dibeli di Ticketmaster.com, KansasStarEventCenter.com. Pintu untuk acara terbuka di 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.
Di 28 tua tahun, “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, kemenangan 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,” klik disini.
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. Klik di sini to see exclusive footage of Taimanglo’s unanimous decision win over Sirwan Kakai di “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 akan membuat nya 17th 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.
Dengan 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, dengan 23 nya 32 professional victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards. Pada tanggal 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.
Diperbarui “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Kartu:
Acara Utama Kelas Bantam Bellator MMA: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1)
Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)
Kartu awal:
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Awal Bout: Manny meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (4-1)
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Awal Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)
SANTA MONICA, Kalif. (Mei 26, 2016) – Three contests have been added to “Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2 " Juni 17 di Save Mart Center di Fresno, California., dengan berita bahwa Chris Honeycutt (7-1) will move up to middleweight to face Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in main card action, sementara Ben Reiter(16-1) melawan A.J. Matthews (8-4) dan Ricky Rainey (11-4) terhadap 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) terhadap Eduardo Dantas (17-4). Tambahan lagi, welterweights Chidi Njokuani (14-4) dan Douglas Lima (26-6) will duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Brandon Halsey (9-1) memenuhi John Salter (11-3) in an intriguing middleweight scrap.
“Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2 " mengudara hidup di Spike di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT, sementara serangan awal akan streaming live di Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler di 5:00 pm PST. Tiket untuk acara mulai dari hanya $25 dan saat ini dijual di 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 Bulan Juni 17. “The Cutt” is coming off of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Matt Secor di “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. Saat Ini, 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 perkelahian profesional. 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 Bulan Juni 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, Kalif.
Since making his professional debut in 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 perkelahian karirnya, 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 Bulan Juni 17 di Save Mart Center di Fresno, Kalif. The 35-year-old Jambo has put together an impressive career, recording wins in six of his last seven fights dating back to 2010. Dengan 11 nya 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.
Lengkap "Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2 "Kartu:
Bellator MMA bantam Judul Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)
Bellator MMA kelas welter Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)
Pertarungan Fitur Bellator MMA Kelas Menengah: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)
Pertarungan Fitur Bellator MMA Kelas Menengah: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)
Kartu awal:
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Awal Bout: A.J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Awal Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Thiago Jambo (18-4)
Bellator MMA Cahaya Heavyweight Awal Bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)
Bellator MMA 140 lb. Pertandingan Awal: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Bellator MMA: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. TBD
Bellator MMA Ringan Awal Bout: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)
Bellator MMA Ringan Awal Bout: C.J. Keith (8-3) vs. Carrington Banks (4-0)
Bellator MMA bulu Awal Bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs Chris Avila (4-2)
Bellator MMA Cahaya Heavyweight Awal Bout: John Paul Elias (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Bellator MMA: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. TBD
Bellator MMA Ringan Awal Bout: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)
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BOISE, IDAHO (Mei 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho pada hari Jumat malam, 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’ keputusan, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.
Dengan kemenangan tersebut, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.
KICKBOXING BELLATOR: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED
The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, pitting Joe Schilling terhadap 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.
Perkelahian tambahan, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.
The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Bulan Juni 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
Diperlukan tiga putaran untuk menentukan pemenang dalam acara utama bersama malam itu, tetapi pada akhirnya, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) menang dengan keputusan bulat (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) menang atas 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 12th 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 menit, 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 ke babak pertama. 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 kalahan.
Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener
During the opening contest at “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) dan Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. Pada akhirnya, 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.
Hasil Card awal:
vince Morales (4-1) dikalahkan Hamilton Ash (3-2) melalui KO di 2:32 dari putaran tiga
Joe Hamilton (4-0) dikalahkan Tyler Freeland (3-1) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 0:22 dari ronde pertama
Casey Johnson (5-0) dikalahkan Brendon Raftery (4-3) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 1:16 putaran dua
Marcin Dimiliki (22-4) dikalahkan Dave Jansen (20-4) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-28 2x)
Jesse Brock (22-8) dikalahkan Olly Bradstreet (39-13) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 3:57 dari putaran tiga
Will Noland (16-6) dikalahkan Sean Powers (9-6) melalui KO (pukulan) di 3:29 dari ronde pertama
Scott Thometz (10-5) dikalahkan Josh Tyler (7-4) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)
Veta Arteaga (2-0) dikalahkan Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) melalui keputusan bulat (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
IN ADDITION, GUILHERME ‘BOMBA’ MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JORDAN DOWDY DURING STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mei, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) dan Rebecca Ruth (6-1) telah ditambahkan ke kartu utama dari “Bellator: Dynamite 2” pada tanggal Bulan Juni 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) dan Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), in “Rampage’s” first fight for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight title fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) dan Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7). Also the main card, former NFL playerMatt 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, Guilherme “Bomba” (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordan Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.
Tiket untuk "Bellator: Dynamite 2” yang dijual sekarang di Ticketmaster.com dan Box Office Ford di Scottrade Center. Pintu untuk acara terbuka di 5 p.m. CT waktu setempat, dan kontes pertama terjadi satu jam setelah.
"Bellator: Dynamite 2” mengudara hidup dan gratis di Spike di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT, sementara serangan awal akan streaming live di Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler.
Exactly like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite " event this past September in San Jose, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will cover the floor at Scottrade Center, di St. Louis, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night.
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. Saat Ini, after emerging victorious in her 2016 dan debut Bellator MMA, “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 Bulan Juni 24.
Diperbarui "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:
Bellator MMA Acara Utama Kelas Berat: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)
Bellator MMA Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Ringan: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)
Bellator MMA Pertarungan Fitur Kelas Berat: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)
Kartu awal:
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Bantam: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)
Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)
Bellator MMA Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)
Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)
Bellator Kickboxing Pertandingan Awal: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Pertandingan Awal: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)
MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ BESOK NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE
BOISE, IDAHO. (Mei 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 hari esok at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT.
Juara kelas menengah 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) dan 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) dan 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) menantang Chase Gormley (12-5) dan 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) dan Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.
Very few tickets for the event remain, dan tersedia di Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.
Kartu Utama: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. DAN/8:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Dunia Judul Melawan: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)
Bellator MMA bulu Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Fitur 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 Fitur Bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)
Kartu awal: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. DAN/6:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator MMA bantam Awal Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)
Bellator MMA Ringan Awal Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Dimiliki (155.9)
Bellator MMA kelas terbang Awal Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)
Bellator MMA bulu Awal Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. vince Morales (144.9)
Bellator MMA bantam Awal Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)
Bellator MMA Ringan Awal Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)
Bellator MMA kelas menengah Awal Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)
Bellator MMA bantam Awal Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)
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