JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159

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MULVANE, KS. (Июл 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Ҷо Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, дар 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, ҳол он “Juggernauthas the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Гург” 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 Эдуардо Dantas’ ном.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Cavemanin Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Дэйв Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell против. Taimanglo.” Баъд аз 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 як даври.

 

Баъд аз мубориза, 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 Павлус «Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) чапдаст 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 аз даври ду. Баъд аз мубориза, 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 ‘WeaselsOut Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Дониёл Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Эмануэл Санчес (13-3) on Friday night, 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.

Натиҷаҳои пешакии Card:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) шикаст Chuka Уиллис (8-3) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) шикаст Matt Foster (6-9) тавассути пешнињоди (Қафои-бараҳна каломро) дар 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) шикаст Manny Meraz (8-3) тавассути пешнињоди (Каломро гилитон) дар 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) шикаст William Viana (7-3) тавассути KO (Punches) дар 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) шикаст Bruna Ellen (2-1) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Reyno (6-1) шикаст L.J. Hermreck (3-2) тавассути TKO (Punches) дар 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) шикаст Andy Riley (2-2) тавассути пешнињоди (Armbar) дар 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) шикаст Marcio Navarro (14-13) тавассути қарори ҹудо (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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