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MULVANE, Kansas. (Julio 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.
With the defeat, la 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, mientras “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “El lobo” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ título.
Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful
Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put David Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Después 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 de la primera ronda.
Después de la pelea, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul Daley "Semtex".
Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout
Emily Ducote (3-1) entregó Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 de la segunda ronda. Después de la pelea, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.
Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win
In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) el viernes por la noche, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.
Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:
Brandon Phillips (6-1) derrotado Chuka Willis (8-3) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Harris (7-0) derrotado Matt Foster (6-9) a través de la sumisión (Rear-Naked Choke) en 1:23 of R1
Trey Ogden (6-1) derrotado Manny Meraz (8-3) a través de la sumisión (Choke Guillotina) en 2:37 of R2
Philipe Lins (10-1) derrotado William Viana (7-3) por KO (Punzones) en 1:14 of R2
Jessica Middleton (1-0) derrotado Ellen brown (2-1) por decisión unánime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gaston Reyno (6-1) derrotado L.J. Hermreck (3-2) por TKO (Punzones) en 3:57 of R3
Johnny Marigo (2-0) derrotado Andy Riley (2-2) a través de la sumisión (Armbar) en 2:44 of R1
Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) derrotado Marcio Navarro (14-13) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)