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PILI MPYA kikohozi COMPLETE 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO VS. Manhoef 'MAIN CARD KATIKA BOISE ON MAY 20 - ONLY ON SPIKE

Machi 25, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Machi 24, 2016) - Lightweight bout pitting Marcin Uliofanyika (21-4) dhidi ya Dave Jansen (20-3) na Heavyweight mashindano pairing Chase GORMLEY (12-5) dhidi ya Joey Beltran (17-12), wamekuwa aliongeza kwa kadi kuu ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " katika CenturyLink Arena katika Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

mapambano kujiunga kadi ambayo tayari makala colossal Middleweight michuano ya Dunia tukio kuu, wakati Rafael Carvalho (12-1) inatetea ukanda wake dhidi ya moto Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Aidha, zamani Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) atarudi hatua kwa mara ya kwanza tangu Juni, wakati yeye anakabiliwa na ushujaa Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) katika tukio kadi ya ushirikiano kuu.

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Ofisi au CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. tukio airs kuishi na bure kwenye Spike katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. nane mapambano ya awali kadi airs kuishi kwenye Bellator.com naBellator Simu App kuanzia saa 6:30 p.m. NA.

uliofanyika, 13-kupambana Bellator MMA mkongwe, inaonekana kuanza mwingine streak kwa muda mrefu kushinda baada ya kuona yake ya hivi karibuni sita mapambano kamba snapped katika mikono ya mgawanyiko bingwa Will Brooks wakati "Bellator 145: Pamoja kisasi. " 24 mwenye umri wa miaka kuwasilisha mtaalamu imeonyesha mafanikio katika 11 ya mwisho wake 13 mapambano, na sita ya awali saba ijayo kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha. matchup wake Juicy na "Fugitive" katika "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " alama yake 2016 kwanza na mapambano ya kwanza tangu Novemba ya 2015.

Baada usiojulikana uamuzi ushindi juu ya asili Polish nyuma katika 2013 saa "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen utaangalia kwa mara nyingine tena kubisha mbali Uliofanyika katika jioni ya lightweight kipengele bout. "Fugitive" inaingia mapambano yake ya tisa ikiwa na Bellator MMA na inaonekana na kuongeza kuvutia yake 7-1 rekodi na kukuza. Pamoja kushinda Streaks ya saba na 13 mapambano juu ya kazi yake tukufu miaka tisa, 36 mwenye umri wa miaka Oregon asili kwa mara nyingine tena kuwa macho yake kuweka juu ya kuanza kunyoosha mpya ya mafanikio wakati yeye hatua ndani ya ngome Mei 20.

Katika hatua Heavyweight, Chase Gormley utaangalia kujenga juu ya kuvutia kukimbia miaka mitatu kwamba ana kumwona kushinda tano ya mapambano yake ya mwisho sita wakati anachukua juu Joey Beltran. Titan Kupambana michuano Heavyweight kingpin alishinda taji kukuza pamoja usiojulikana uamuzi ushindi dhidi ya Jon Madsen nyuma katika Machi ya 2015.

Tangu kuingia Bellator MMA Fray katika 2013, Beltran ina alishiriki dhidi ya baadhi ya wapiganaji juu ya kukuza ana ofa, na matchups dhidi:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "Janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, na Brian Rogers. Baada ya kipindi cha mpito kwa middleweight mwezi Aprili 2015, "Mexicutioner" ameshinda wawili wa mapambano tatu, lakini sasa anarudi mgawanyiko Heavyweight yeye mara moja kuvamia.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Kadi Kupambana

Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title Kupambana: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

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

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Uliofanyika (21-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase GORMLEY (12-5)

Awali Kadi

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Awali Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight Awali Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

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

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

Bellator MMA Middleweight Awali Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. mapenzi Noland (15-6)

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Awali Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

Bellator, kickboxing, mchanganyiko karate, MMA, Spike TV

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

Machi 19, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, Kama vile. (Machi 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) na 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 Aprili 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). Pia, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) na Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “Hakuna Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho katika“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” juu ya Mei 20.

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

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)

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

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

Bellator MMA Mwanga Heavyweight Co-Kuu Tukio: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

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

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

Bellator 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 '

Machi 17, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

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

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, wakati Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Aidha, zamani Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) atarudi hatua kwa mara ya kwanza tangu Juni, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) katika tukio kadi ya ushirikiano kuu.

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Ofisi au CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " airs kuishi na bure kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.com naBellator Simu 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 kwanza. 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: Pamoja kisasi. "

Dan "Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 rekodi ya kitaaluma. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase GORMLEY katika "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," Septemba.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Kadi Kupambana

Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title Kupambana: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

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

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature 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

Machi 15, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

SANTA MONICA (Machi 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.

Kabla ya mashindano katika MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Mgonjwa. Baada ya chuo, 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, dhidi ya Joey Beltran na Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (mara mbili) na “Kupambana ya usiku” accolades.

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, kama 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 na Augusto Sakai.

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

Februari 28, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Mei. (Februari 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.

Katika tukio kuu ya jioni ya, 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. Lakini mwisho, 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) kusimamishwa Francisco Ufaransa (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 sekunde katika raundi ya pili, 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) mitupu 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 dakika, 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) kushindwa Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (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.

Kadi Matokeo ya awali:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) kushindwa David Hammons (1-2) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) kushindwa Marcio Navarro (14-12) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) kushindwa Julian Marquez (2-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) kushindwa Manny Meraz (7-2) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) kushindwa Brandon Farran (12-11) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) kushindwa Deron Carlis (4-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28 x3)

Bellator, mchanganyiko karate, MMA, Spike TV

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

Februari 26, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

MULVANE, Mei. (Februari 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "loro" Galvão (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.

Matokeo yake, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) dhidi ya Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) dhidi ya 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) dhidi ya Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) na 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,” airs kuishi kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.com na Bellator Simu App.

Kamili "Bellator 150: Galvão vs. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Kuu Tukio: 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 Ufaransa (13-3-1)

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

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

Awali Kadi:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature 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 Feature 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 Lightweight Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

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

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

Bellator, mchanganyiko karate, MMA, Spike TV

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

Februari 23, 2016 FNU47 Acha maoni

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

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Februari 22, 2015) - Ijumaa hii, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "loro" Galvão (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) saa "Bellator 150: Galvão vs. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Ijumaa, Februari 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.com na Bellator Simu App. Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 150: Galvão vs. Dantas 2 " ambayo kuanza saa tu $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, kama vile Kansas Star uwanja sanduku ofisi.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) dhidi ya Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Pia kwenye kadi, Kendall Grove (22-15) inachukua Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), mji favorite 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), ambao inachukua Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Wao,"Ambaye vita kwa matangazo maarufu duniani anapenda wa Dunia uliokithiri Cagefighting na Shooto tangu 2003, Itakuwa ajili ya mashindano ya 11^th muda chini ya Bellator MMA bendera. 34 mwenye umri wa miaka kwa sasa ni katikati ya nne mapambano ya kushinda streak na imeibuka mshindi katika saba ya vyuma chakavu yake ya mwisho nane. Katika outing yake ya mwisho, Galvão kumaliza Joe Warren katika "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvão " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

Wakati huo huo, Dantas itakuwa kuangalia kurudia mafanikio aliyokuwa nayo dhidi Galvão katika mkutano wao wa kwanza, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman kupitia usiojulikana uamuzi katika "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Msimu Bellator 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Oktoba 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 katika "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 katika "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," Septemba. 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,"Pamoja 12 yake 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 mwezi Novemba uliopita. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, kama ni katika njia yake kuelekea ngome, au wakati yeye kuchukua nani ni nani katika Bellator MMA nyepesi vipaji. The 27-year-old will be making his 16^thappearance 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. Sasa, “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. Sasa, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februari 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.

Kamili "Bellator 150: Galvão vs. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvão (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 Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)