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BI NEW bouts COMPLETA 'BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. MANHOEF 'CARD nagusian BOISE Maiatza 20 - ONLY Spike ON

March 25, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 24, 2016) - Arin bout pitting A Marcin Held (21-4) aurka Dave Jansen (20-3) eta heavyweight lehiaketa uztartzea Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltran (17-12), gehitu izan txartel nagusia den "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " CenturyLink Arena Boise at, Idaho maiatzaren 20.

borrokak batu dagoeneko kolosala middleweight Munduko Txapelketaren zita nagusia ezaugarriek txartel bat, denean Rafael Carvalho (12-1) bere gerriko defendatzen surezko aurka Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Horrez gain, ohia Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) egingo ekintza itzultzeko ekainaren geroztik lehen aldiz, denean elastikoak aurpegiak zuen Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) txartel co-nagusia ekitaldi batean.

Sarrerak "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " besterik etan hasiko $25 eta dagoeneko salgai daude Bellator.com at, du CenturyLink Arena leihatiletan edo CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Ekitaldia AIRS zuzeneko eta Spike on free at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT. Zortzi borrokan aurretiazko txartela doinu An bizi Bellator.com etaThe Bellator Mobile App hassiric 6:30 p.m. ETA.

Held, 13-borroka Bellator MMA beteranoa, Itxura beste luze irabazlearen marra hasteko, bere azken sei-katea borrokan zatiketa txapeldun eskuetan snapped ikusi ondoren Will Brooks bitartean "Bellator 145: Mendeku batekin. " 24 urteko aurkezteko espezialista The garaipen grabatu ditu urtean 11 Bere azken of 13 Borrokak, aurreko zazpi sei datozen knockout edo aurkezteko modu batera. Bere "Iheslarien" batekin matchup mamitsuena "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " markatzen bere 2016 debut eta geroztik azaroaren lehen borroka 2015.

aho batez erabaki du Poloniako jaiotzez garaipena itzuli ondoren 2013 at "Warrior 93,"Dave Jansen behin berriro kolpatu off arratsaldean arin Ezaugarri bout ospatu itxura izango. "Iheslarien" bere Bellator MMA borroka bederatzigarren sartzen eta itxura gehitzeko bere ikusgarria 7-1 sustatzeko erregistroa. irabazlearen zazpi zain eta 13 Bere ilustre bederatzi urteko ibilbidea baino gehiago borrokak, 36 urteko Oregon jaiotzez egingo du berriro ere, haren begiak garaipen tarte berri bat hasten denean ezarri urratsak maiatzaren kaiola sartu zuen 20.

Heavyweight ekintza batean, Chase Gormley to ikusgarria hiru urteko Run du bere azken sei borroka bost irabazi zion denean Joey Beltran hartzen zuen eraikitzeko itxura izango. Titan Fighting Txapelketan heavyweight kingpin sustapen titulua irabazi aho batez Jon Madsen aurka irabazi atzera martxoan 2015.

Bellator MMA Fray sartzen hasi zenetik 2013, Beltran goiko borrokalari batzuk lehiatu da sustapena eskaintzen duen guztia, aurka matchups batera:Quinton "Ilusioz" Jackson, Vladimir "janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, eta Brian Rogers. middleweight trantsizioa apirilean ondoren 2015, "Mexicutioner The" irabazi du hiru borroka bi, baina orain heavyweight zatiketa ibiltzen ziren zuen itzultzen.

Eguneratua "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Borrokatzeko txartela

Bellator MMA middleweight World Izenburua Fight: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

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

Bellator MMA heavyweight Film Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA arin Film Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA heavyweight Film Bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

Aurrematrikula Txartela

Bellator MMA bantamweight aurrematrikula Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA flyweight aurrematrikula Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight aurrematrikula Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Lizarra (3-1)

Bellator MMA bantamweight aurrematrikula Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA arin aurrematrikula Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA middleweight aurrematrikula Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA bantamweight aurrematrikula Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA bantamweight aurrematrikula 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

March 19, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, ESATERAKO. (March 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) eta 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 Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy on April 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). Era, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) eta 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 at“Warrior 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” on Maiatza 20.

The debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, April 22 at 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Bien bitartean, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, April 16 at 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.

In the welterweight division, 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” Ekitaldia, klikatu hemen.

Complete “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 Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

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

Warrior MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek eremuak (16-6)

Warrior MMA Argia Heavyweight Co-gertaera nagusia: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Warrior MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Warrior MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Estreinaldia)

Warrior MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: 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 '

March 17, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

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

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, denean Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Horrez gain, ohia Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) egingo ekintza itzultzeko ekainaren geroztik lehen aldiz, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) txartel co-nagusia ekitaldi batean.

Sarrerak "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " besterik etan hasiko $25 eta dagoeneko salgai daude Bellator.com at, du CenturyLink Arena leihatiletan edo CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " Airs zuzeneko eta Spike on free at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT, berriz, aurretiazko bouts zuzeneko airetik egingo Bellator.com etaThe 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 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 Huddlestonen in his most recent bout at "Bellator 145: Mendeku batekin. "

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

Eguneratua "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Borrokatzeko txartela

Bellator MMA middleweight World Izenburua Fight: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

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

Bellator MMA heavyweight Film Bout: 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

March 15, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

SANTA MONICA (March 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, Ill. Bidelan ondoren, 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, aurka Joey Beltran eta Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Gaueko emanaldia” (bitan) eta “Gauaren Fight” sari.

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, bezala 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 Txepetxa, Dan Charles eta Augusto Sakai.

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

Otsaila 28, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Maiatza. (Otsaila 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.

Arratsaldean ekitaldi nagusian, 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. Baina, azken batean, 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) gelditu Francisco France (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 Bigarren txandan sartu segundo, 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 minutu, 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) garaitu Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (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.

Aurrematrikula Txartela emaitzak:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) garaitu David Hammons (1-2) TKO bidez (punches)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) garaitu Marcio Navarro (14-12) TKO bidez (punches) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) garaitu Julian Marquez (2-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) garaitu Manny Meraz (7-2) knockout bidez (punches) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) garaitu Brandon Farran (12-11) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) garaitu Deron Carlis (4-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28 x3)

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

Otsaila 26, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

MULVANE, Maiatza. (Otsaila 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. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

Ondorioz, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) aurka 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) aurka Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) eta Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

“Warrior 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” doinu Spike bizi at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, berriz, aurretiazko bouts zuzeneko airetik egingo Bellator.com eta The Bellator Mobile App.

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

Bellator MMA heavyweight gertaera nagusia: 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 Featherweight Film Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

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

Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Bellator MMA heavyweight Film 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 MMA Welterweight Film 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 MMA arin Film Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

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

Bellator MMA arin Film 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

Otsaila 23, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

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

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornia. (Otsaila 22, 2015) - Ostiral honetan, 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) at "Warrior 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Ostirala, Otsaila 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT, berriz, aurretiazko bouts zuzeneko airetik egingo Bellator.com eta The Bellator Mobile App. For "SarrerakWarrior 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " besterik etan hasiko bertan $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, baita Kansas Star Arena leihatilan gisa.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) aurka Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Era txarteleko, Kendall Grove (22-15) hartzen Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), jaioterrian gogoko 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), Nork hartzen Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Dute,"Nork du mundu osoan ezagunak diren promozioak alde borrokatu zen World Extreme Cagefighting eta Shooto gustuko geroztik 2003, alde egingo dira lehian 11^garren Bellator MMA pankarta pean denbora. 34 urteko da gaur lau borroka irabazi marra baten erdian, eta ha garaile sortu zen bere azken zortzi scrap zazpi. Bere azken txangoa, Galvao amaitu Joe Warren at "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.

Bien bitartean, Galvao aurka izan zuen arrakastaren bikoiztu bere lehenengo bilera batean Dantas bila izango, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Warrior 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman tan aho batez erabaki bidez "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Bellator denboraldia 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Urria 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 at "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 at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," irailean. 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,"Rekin 12 bere 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 iraganeko azaroaren honetan. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, Bere bidean ote den kaiola, edo noiz bat zuen hartzen nor Bellator MMA talentua arin batek. The 27-year-old will be making his 16^garrenappearance 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. Orain, “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. Orain, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Otsaila 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.

Bete "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 MMA arin Film Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)