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Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

TWEE NUWE BOUTS Complete' BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. MANHOEF 'MAIN kaart in BOISE Mei 20 - SLEGS OP SPIKE

Maart 25, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 24, 2016) - 'N liggewig bout pitting Marcin Gehou (21-4) teen Dave Jansen (20-3) en 'n swaargewig wedstryd paring Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltran (17-12), is bygevoeg na die hoof kaart van "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” by CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

Die gevegte aan te sluit 'n kaartjie wat reeds beskik oor 'n kolossale Middelgewig World Championship hoofren, wanneer Rafael Carvalho (12-1) verdedig sy gordel teen die vurige Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Daarbenewens, voormalige Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje titlist Pat Curran (21-7) sal terugkeer tot aksie vir die eerste keer sedert Junie, toe hy in die gesig staar die veerkragtige Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in mede-hoofren die kaart se.

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” begin by net $25 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, die CenturyLink Arena Box Office of CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT. 'N agt-stryd voorlopige card eerste keer uitgestuur lewe Bellator.com enDie Bellator Mobile App begin by 6:30 namiddag. EN.

gehou, 'n 13-stryd Bellator Plaasmoorde veteraan, lyk na 'n ander lang segetog begin nadat hy sy mees onlangse ses-stryd string gebreek in die hande van afdeling kampioen Will Brooks tydens "Bellator 145: Met 'n wraak. " Die 24-jarige voorlegging spesialis het oorwinnings aangeteken in 11 van sy laaste 13 gevegte, met ses van die vorige sewe kom by wyse van uitklophou of voorlegging. Sy sappige matchup met "die vlugteling" by "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” merk sy 2016 debuut en eerste geveg sedert November van 2015.

Na 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning oor die Poolse moedertaal terug in 2013 op "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen sal kyk om weer klap Gehou in die aand se liggewig funksie bout. "Die vlugteling" gaan sy negende stryd met Bellator Plaasmoorde en kyk toe te voeg tot sy indrukwekkende 7-1 rekord met die bevordering. Met wen strepe van sewe en 13 gevegte oor sy roemryke nege-jaar loopbaan, die 36-jarige Oregon moedertaal sal weereens het sy oog op die begin van 'n nuwe stuk van oorwinnings toe hy stappe in die hok op Mei 20.

In swaargewig aksie, Chase Gormley sal kyk om te bou op 'n indrukwekkende drie jaar duur wat hom gesien het wen vyf van sy laaste ses gevegte wanneer hy op Joey Beltran. Die Titan Fighting Championship swaargewig krinkspil gewen titel die bevordering se met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning teen Jon Madsen terug in Maart 2015.

Sedert die aanvang van die Bellator MMA geveg in 2013, Beltran het meegeding teen 'n paar van die top-vegters die bevordering te bied, met matchups teen:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "die opsigter" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, en Brian Rogers. Na die oorgang na middelgewig in April 2015, "Die Mexicutioner" het twee van die drie gevegte gewen, maar nou terug na die swaargewig-afdeling het hy een keer rondgeloop.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Fight Card

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Wêreld titelgeveg: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Gehou (21-4)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Free (3-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde vlieggewig Voorlopige Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

Bellator, skopboks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

VYF-FIGHT MAIN CARD nou afgehandel VIR EERSTE 'BELLATOR skopboks: TORINO’ Gebeurtenis op April 16 IN ITALIË

Maart 19, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ ONTVANG Teenstanders

SANTA MONICA, SOOS. (Maart 18, 2016) - Bellator Skopboks se baanbrekerswerk eerste geval, "Bellator Skopboks: Torino," afgehandel is met die teenstanders vir Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) en Denise Kielholtz (43-2). Ross sal vierkante af teen Matthew Taccini (24-3-1), terwyl Daniels neem Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) Kielholtz en gaan kop aan kop met Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) by die historiese Pala ALPITOUR in Torino, Italië op April 16.

Die trio van Italië inboorlinge te sluit 'n kaart wat reeds 'n paar van die top-atlete in skopboks funksies, insluitend een van die mees bekwame uitklophou kunstenaars in al vechtsporten, Melvin Manhoef (37-12), wat neem oor die altyd gevaarlik Alexandru Negrea (8-2). Ook, 'n 165-pond Iska titelgeveg tussen Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) en Karim Ghajji (95-12) vind plaas in die mede-hoofren slot. “No Mercy” is ook geskeduleer om terug te keer na Plaasmoorde toe hy uitdagings vir die Bellator Plaasmoorde middelgewigtitel teen Rafael Carvalho by“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” op Mei 20.

Die debuut van "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " vind plaas op April 16 en televisie Vrydag, April 22 by 11:00 namiddag. ET / PT, onmiddellik na "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " op SPIKE. Intussen, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. velde " die eerste keer uitgestuur op SPIKE Saterdag, April 16 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT.

Amerikaanse Muay Thai opvallende Ross is ook bekend as "Die Soul Moordenaar,"En hy sal kyk om te lewe tot daardie naam kom April 16. Ross en sy teenstander, wat 'n 2014 Iska Kampioen uit Rome tans is geskeduleer om die heel eerste geveg in Bellator Skopboks geskiedenis. Die twee sal ongetwyfeld kyk na skop die bevordering se eerste geval met 'n duidelike, onvergeetlike prestasie.

Die paar flyweights sal uitkom swaai wanneer Kielholtz en Vernocchi bring hul indrukwekkende vaardighede om die hok in 'n aanloklike matchup. Nederlandse treffende spesialis Kielholtz onlangs het "5 Rondtes"In 'n Bellator digitale stuk.

In die weltergewig-afdeling, Daniels, 'n 35-jarige Amerikaanse hotklou sal wees teenoorgestelde Moricca, 'n Italiaanse slugger en wenner van die 2015 Ring Reëls toernooi, soek om te beïndruk voor sy tuisskare. Daniels het 'n naam vir homself gemaak as een van die top karate-vegters in die VSA en deur sy talle uitklophoue deur middel van spin-skop, vertaling om 'n oomblik fan-gunsteling, waar hy veg.

Vir meer inligting oor die "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. velde " gebeurtenis, Klik hier.

Voltooi "Bellator Skopboks: Torino "Fight Card:

Bellator Skopboks Middelgewigtitel Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Skopboks 165-Pond Kenmerk Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Skopboks Weltergewig funksie Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Skopboks Kapokgewig funksie Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matthew Taccini (0-0)

Volledige "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos "Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Liggewig Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Fields (16-6)

Bellator MMA Lig Swaargewig Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Pink engel (Debuut)

Bellator MMA Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Bellator, skopboks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

DAN CHARLES SET TO FIGHT AUGUSTO SAKAI DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. Manhoef '

Maart 17, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dan "Die Man" Charles (10-3) en Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” by CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, wanneer Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Daarbenewens, voormalige Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje titlist Pat Curran (21-7) sal terugkeer tot aksie vir die eerste keer sedert Junie, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in mede-hoofren die kaart se.

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” begin by net $25 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, die CenturyLink Arena Box Office of CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com enDie Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 debuut. Sakai is coming off of another flawless year under the Bellator MMA banner, recording victories in each of his two appearances, including a unanimous decision win over Alex Huddleston in his most recent bout at "Bellator 145: Met 'n wraak. "

Dan "Die Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 professionele rekord. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase Gormley by "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Fight Card

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Wêreld titelgeveg: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

MATT MITRIONE CHOOSES BELLATOR MMA, SIGNING AN EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE PROMOTION

Maart 15, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA (Maart 14, 2016) – Last week, top mixed martial art’s free agent Matt Mitrione (9-5) joined Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” show and revealed that he had been fielding offers from multiple promotions, including a great bid he had received from Bellator MMA. In a very rare move, Helwani had Mitrione rejoin his popular talk show for a second straight week to announce that the paperwork has been finalized, making Mitrione the newest member of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division.

“There comes a time in every athlete’s life, where the scenarios change and the landscape has eroded from what made you fall in love with it initially,” said Mitrione. “It has become that time for me. After a mutually beneficial free agency period, I’ve decided to move my career to Bellator. I’ve enjoyed almost every second of my career and unlike most that switch organizations due to being cut or no longer being able to perform at the sports highest levels, I am bringing a body and skillset that are only getting better and I cannot wait to test my abilities against the best Bellator has to offer.”

Lovingly referred to as “Meathead,” Mitrione is one of the few fighters to have started his professional career with the UFC without previously competing on the regional circuit. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009, where he faced formidable opponents the likes of: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan and Travis Brown amongst others.

Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Siek. , he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.

At the conclusion of his professional football career, the Shotokan Karate Black Belt focused all of his attention on the sport of MMA. Mitrione spent time training with Duke Roufus and the highly-respected Roufusport team before landing with the famed Blackzilians camp in Boca Raton, FLA, where he trains today.

The extremely popular and well-spoken Mitrione has allowed the judges to determine the result of his fight only twice, teen Joey Beltran en Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (twee keer) en “Stryd van die nag” toekennings.

Prior to his last fight with his former promotion, Mitrione was forced to participate in a media session barefoot, as his shoes didn’t adhere to the strict company uniform policy. He will have no such problems at Bellator, where he is free to secure his own sponsors and keep his feet warm with the footwear of his choosing.

Bellator has been bolstering their heavyweight division as of late, and Mitrione becomes the second heavyweight free agent the promotion has signed in as many months, as Sergei Kharitonov joined the fray in February. The division is currently championed by Vitaly Minakov, and includes other top names like Slice, Bobby Lashley, Cheick Kongo, Vinicius “Spartan,” Tony Johnson, Justin Wren, Dan Charles en Augusto Sakai.

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

CHEICK KONGO INCHES PAST VINICIUS SPARTAN IN ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE

Februarie 28, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Kan. (Februarie 26, 2015) – A week removed from the most watched Bellator MMA event in company history, the Scott Coker-led promotion returned to action on SPIKE with "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

In hoofren die aand se, Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) intelligently managed the distance between he and Vinicius Spartan (8-4), kicking and jabbing his way to a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

Spartan did have his moments during the heavyweight encounter, securing takedowns in rounds two and three, followed by a knockdown late. Maar in die einde, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Kendall Grove (23-15) gestop Francisco France (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 sekondes in die tweede ronde, winning by knockout. The victory was an emotional one for “Da Spyder,” who recently lost his brother and made it clear his performance was dedicated to his late sibling. Grove has now won three of his last four tilts, all via finish.

Chuka Willis (7-2) handed Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 minute, with multiple submission attempts and knockdowns by both men. But in the end – much to the delight of the partisan crowd – Willis earned the nod.

Former Shamrock FC Flyweight Champion Rebecca Ruth (6-1) verslaan Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) verslaan David Hammons (1-2) via TKO (stoot)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) verslaan Marcio Navarro (14-12) via TKO (stoot) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) verslaan Julian Marquez (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) verslaan Manny Meraz (7-2) via uitklophou (stoot) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) verslaan Brandon Farran (12-11) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) verslaan Deron Carlis (4-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

ILLNESS REMOVES MARCOS GALVAO FROM CARD, CHEICK KONGO VERSUS VINICIUS QUEIROZ PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT SLOT

Februarie 26, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

MULVANE, Kan. (Februarie 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 voormiddag. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

As gevolg daarvan, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) teen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) versus Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) teen Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) en Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

“Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” eerste keer uitgestuur woon op Spike op 9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App.

Volledige "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Swaargewig Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

'BELLATOR 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

Februarie 23, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Click above for “What to Watch: Gavao vs. Dantas”

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Februarie 22, 2015) - Vrydag, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) op "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Vrydag, Februarie 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Kaartjies vir "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " wat begin by net $27, is nou te koop by KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, sowel as die Kansas Star Arena loket.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) teen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Ook op die kaart, Kendall Grove (22-15) neem op Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), tuisdorp gunsteling David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), wat op neem Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Hulle,"Wie het geveg vir die wêreld-bekende promosies die hou van Wêreld Extreme Cage Fighting en Shooto sedert 2003, sal meeding vir die 11^ste tyd onder die vaandel Bellator MMA. Die 34-jarige is tans in die middel van 'n vier-stryd segetog en het oorwin vore gekom in sewe van sy laaste agt stukkies. In sy laaste uitstappie, Galvao klaar Joe Warren by "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

Intussen, Dantas sal kyk na die sukses wat hy teen Galvao het dupliseer in hul eerste vergadering, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman via 'n eenparige besluit op "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Die Bellator seisoen 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Oktober 23.

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira by "Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov," defeating his fellow Brazilian opponent via second round arm-triangle choke. “Spartan” hopes to plant the seeds for a busy 2016 with the matchup against Kongo, where a win can undoubtedly place him in the midst of the heavyweight title picture.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran by "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September. The winner of“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Met 12 van sy 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Michael Chandler die afgelope November. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, of dit nou op sy pad na die hok, of wanneer hy neem op 'n wie's wie van Bellator MMA liggewig talent. The 27-year-old will be making his 16^steappearance under the promotional banner.

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over“Bellator 147” co-headliner Pablo Villaseca. Nou, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

Hailing from Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the fray fresh off a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. “Hunter” has previously fought the likes of Joanne Calderwood and at only 28-years-old has already competed professionally since 2006. Nou, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februarie 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. The lone loss on the Missouri native’s record came against Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, via controversial split decision.

Volledige "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)