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DOS NUEVOS COMBATES COMPLETO 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO VS. TARJETA PRINCIPAL Manhoef 'en Boise EN MAYO 20 - SOLAMENTE EN PUNTO

Marzo 25, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Marzo 24, 2016) - Una pelea de peso ligero picaduras Marcin Held (21-4) contra De Dave Jansen (20-3) y una pareja combate de peso pesado De Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltrán (17-12), se han añadido a la tarjeta principal del "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " en el CenturyLink Arena en Boise, Idaho en mayo 20.

Las peleas se unen a una tarjeta que ya cuenta con un colosal evento principal del campeonato mundial de peso medio, cuándo Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defiende su cinturón contra el fuego Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Adicionalmente, el ex campeón de peso pluma de Bellator MMA Pat Curran (21-7) volverá a la acción por primera vez desde junio, cuando se enfrente al resiliente Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) en el evento co-principal de la tarjeta.

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " desde sólo $25 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, la Oficina de CenturyLink Arena Box o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. El evento se transmite en vivo y libre en Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Una de ocho peleas preliminares se trasmitirá en vivo en Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator a partir de las 6:30 p.m. Y.

Retenida, una de 13 peleas de Bellator MMA veterano, mira para comenzar otra racha ganadora a largo después de ver su más reciente serie de seis peleas se rompió a manos del campeón de la división Will Brooks durante "Bellator 145: Con una venganza." El jugador de 24 años de edad, especialista de la sumisión ha registrado victorias en 11 de su pasado 13 peleas, con seis de los siete anteriores por la vía del nocaut o sumisión. Su jugosa duelo con "El fugitivo" en "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " marca su 2016 debut y primera pelea desde noviembre de 2015.

Después de una victoria por decisión unánime sobre el nativo polaco de vuelta en 2013 a "Bellator 93,"De Dave Jansen se verá a llamar una vez más fuera de combate celebrado en función de peso ligero de la noche. "El fugitivo" entra en su novena pelea con Bellator MMA y busca agregar a su impresionante 7-1 registro con la promoción. Con rachas de siete y 13 peleas por su ilustre carrera de nueve años, el de 36 años de edad, nativo de Oregon volverá a tener su mirada puesta sobre el inicio de un nuevo tramo de victorias cuando suba la jaula en mayo 20.

En acción de peso pesado, Caza Gormley buscará construir sobre una corrida de tres años que ha llevado a ganar cinco de sus últimas seis peleas cuando se enfrente a Joey Beltrán. El capo de peso pesado Titan Fighting Championship ganó el título de la promoción con una victoria por decisión unánime contra Jon Madsen en marzo de 2015.

Desde su entrada en la refriega Bellator MMA en 2013, Beltrán ha competido contra algunos de los mejores boxeadores de la promoción tiene que ofrecer, con enfrentamientos contra:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "El portero" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, y Brian Rogers. Después de la transición al peso mediano en abril 2015, "El Mexicutioner" ha ganado dos de tres peleas, pero ahora vuelve a la división de peso que alguna vez poblaron.

Actualizado "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "tarjeta de la lucha

Bellator MMA de peso medio título mundial de lucha: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: De Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Joey Beltrán (17-12) vs. De Chase Gormley (12-5)

Tarjeta Preliminar

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA peso mosca preliminar Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: De Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

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FIVE-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW COMPLETE FOR INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

Marzo 19, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

KEVIN ROSS, Raymond Daniels & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, TAL COMO. (Marzo 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) y Denise Kielholtz (43-2). Ross will square off against Matteo Taccini (24-3-1), while Daniels takes on Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) and Kielholtz goes head to head with Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia en Abril 16.

The trio of Italy natives join a card that already features some of the top athletes in kickboxing, including one of the most accomplished knockout artists in all of combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (37-12), who takes on the always dangerous Alexandru Negrea (8-2). También, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) y Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “No Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho en“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” en Mayo 20.

El debut de "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Abril 22 en 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Mientras tanto, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. ET / PT.

American Muay Thai standout Ross is also referred to as “The Soul Assassin,” and he will look to live up to that name come April 16. Ross and his opponent, who is a 2014 ISKA Champion out of Rome are currently scheduled to be the very first fight in Bellator Kickboxing history. The two will undoubtedly look to kick off the promotion’s first event with an emphatic, memorable performance.

The pair of flyweights will come out swinging when Kielholtz and Vernocchi bring their impressive skill sets to the cage in an enticing matchup. Dutch striking specialist Kielholtz recently went “5 Rounds” in a Bellator digital piece.

En la división welter, Daniels, a 35-year-old American southpaw will be opposite Moricca, an Italian slugger and winner of the 2015 Ring Rules tournament, looking to impress in front of his home crowd. Daniels has made a name for himself as one of the top karate fighters in the USA and through his numerous knockouts by way of spinning-kick, translating to an instant fan-favorite wherever he fights.

For additional information about the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” evento, Clickea aquí.

Completa “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

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

Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Kickboxing Welter Característica Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Kickboxing Característica de peso mosca Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Peso gallo Característica Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

Complete "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Ligera Evento Principal: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Campos (16-6)

Bellator MMA Peso Pesado Co-Main Event Luz: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. ángel rosa (Debut)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

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

Marzo 17, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, cuándo Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Adicionalmente, el ex campeón de peso pluma de Bellator MMA Pat Curran (21-7) volverá a la acción por primera vez desde junio, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) en el evento co-principal de la tarjeta.

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " desde sólo $25 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, la Oficina de CenturyLink Arena Box o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " se transmite en vivo y gratis por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Espartano," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 debut. 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: Con una venganza."

Dan "The Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 récord profesional. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of De Chase Gormley en "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," en septiembre.

Actualizado "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "tarjeta de la lucha

Bellator MMA de peso medio título mundial de lucha: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

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

Marzo 15, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA (Marzo 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.

Antes de competir en MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Enfermo. Después de la universidad, 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, contra Joey Beltrán y Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (dos veces) y “Pelea de la Noche” reconocimientos.

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, como 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 y Augusto Sakai.

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

Febrero 28, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

BELLATOR COMPLETO 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Mayo. (Febrero 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.

En el evento principal de la noche, 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. Pero al final, 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) detenido Francisco Francia (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 segundos en la segunda ronda, 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) entregó Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, ganar por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 acta, 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) derrotado Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) por decisión unánime (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.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) derrotado David Hammons (1-2) por TKO (golpes)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) derrotado Marcio Navarro (14-12) por TKO (golpes) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) derrotado Julian Marquez (2-1) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) derrotado Manny Meraz (7-2) por nocaut (golpes) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) derrotado Brandon Farran (12-11) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) derrotado Deron Carlis (4-2) por decisión unánime (29-28 x3)

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

Febrero 26, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

MULVANE, Mayo. (Febrero 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 a.m. Connecticut, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

Como resultado, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) contra 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) contra Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) y 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,” se transmite en vivo por Spike en 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Tarjeta de lucha Dantas de 2 ":

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

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

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

Bellator MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

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

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

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

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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'Bellator 150: GALVAO VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

Febrero 23, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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

SANTA MONICA, California. (Febrero 22, 2015) - Este viernes, 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) a "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Viernes, Febrero 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Las entradas para "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " que comienzan en sólo $27, están a la venta en KansasStarEventCenter.com o Ticketmaster.com, así como de la taquilla de Kansas Estrella Arena.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) contra Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. También en la tarjeta, Kendall Grove (22-15) adquiere Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), favorito local David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) volverá a la acción en contra Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), que asume Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Ellos,"Quien ha luchado para promociones de renombre mundial de la talla de World Extreme Cagefighting y Shooto desde 2003, estarán compitiendo para el 11^º tiempo bajo el estandarte Bellator MMA. El 34-años de edad, es actualmente en medio de una racha de cuatro peleas y ha salido victorioso en siete de sus últimos ocho trozos. En su última pelea, Galvao terminó Joe Warren en "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.

Mientras tanto, Dantas se busca duplicar el éxito que tuvo en contra Galvao en su primera reunión, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman por decisión unánime en "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove ". La temporada de Bellator 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Octubre 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 en "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 Beltrán en "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," en septiembre. El ganador de“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," ha luchado profesionalmente desde 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.

Un veterano de 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,"Con 12 de su 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

Un evento de Bellator MMA en Mulvane, Kansas no sería lo mismo sin "The Caveman,”Que volverá a la acción por primera vez desde que compitió contra Michael Chandler en noviembre pasado. Rickels siempre viene listo para montar un espectáculo, ya sea en su camino a la jaula, o cuando él está tomando en un quién es quién de Bellator MMA talento de peso ligero. El joven de 27 años hará su 16^ºaparición bajo el banner promocional.

La última vez que Bobby Cooper peleó dentro del Kansas Star Arena, se llevó a casa una victoria por decisión dividida muy disputada sobre"Bellator 147" co-cabeza de cartel Pablo Villaseca. Ahora, "Super Duper" buscará mudarse a 3-0 bajo la bandera de Bellator MMA cuando se enfrenta a Rickels en territorio hostil. Vale la pena señalar que el nativo de Missouri solo ha perdido dos veces en sus últimas ocho apariciones en MMA.

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. Ahora, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Febrero 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.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Tarjeta de lucha Dantas de 2 ":

Evento principal del título de peso gallo de Bellator MMA: 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 MMA Característica Ligera Bout: David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)