PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, California. (Junio 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sánchez (13-2) y Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” en julio 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) se enfrentará a William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Ellen brown (2-0) hará su debut promocional en contra Jessica Middleton.

 

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own David Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Adicionalmente, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, a saber, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Emily Ducote (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Gaston Reyno (5-1), cuando se enfrente a L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator a partir de las 7 p.m. Y.

 

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” se transmite en vivo por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $27 y se pueden adquirir en Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5:30 p.m. Connecticut local time and the first preliminary bout will commence una hora despues.

 

“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of Pat Curran y Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 registro, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. De El 36 gana la carrera, 21 han llegado a través de la sumisión, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on Julio 22.

 

Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 peleas. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

 

A tan sólo 30 año de edad, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Más recientemente, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, incluyendo tres en la primera ronda, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on Julio 22.

 

Procedente de Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 peleas profesionales, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 hasta 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Ahora, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” de nuevo en 2014.

 

Undefeated to start her professional career, Ellen brown, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.

 

Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist en este lugar.

 

Complete "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Evento principal de peso gallo de Bellator MMA: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: David Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: Daniel Weichel (36-9) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-2)

Combate de características de peso semipesado de Bellator MMA: Philipe Lins (9-1) vs. William Viana (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Ellen brown (2-0) vs. Jessica Middleton (Debut)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

 

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) vs. Emily Ducote (2-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA welter preliminar Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

 

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