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FRESNO, क्यालिफोर्निया. (जुन 17, 2016) — It was a rematch over three years in the making, it was a fight that was scheduled, cancelled and re-scheduled, रशुक्रबार मा “Bellator 156” inside Save Mart Center, मार्कोस Galvao (17-7-1) बनाम Eduardo Dantas (18-4) was also a barnburner of a main event with the Bellator MMA Bantamweight Championship on the line.

Galvao, 33, walked into the arena with the belt in tow, riding high on his memorable victory at the expense of जो वारेन मा 2015. But over the course of 25 मिनेट, Dantas put a halt to any momentum “Loro” had, peppering his former training partner’s left-eye with punches, until it swelled shut. Galvao tried valiantly to slow the pace of “Dudu” through grappling, but the 27-year-old did enough to earn the nod from the California State Athletic Commission judges and take back the belt that he claimed was his all along.

With the defeat, Galvao’s four-fight winning streak was snapped, while Dantas has now pieced together two consecutive victories. The Nova Uniao product will now set his sights on the winner of Darrion काल्डवेल विरुद्धमा Joe Taimanglo मा “Bellator 159,” a bout that will determine the new No. 1 contender for Dantas’ freshly won title.

Chidi Njokuani ‘Bang Bangs’ His Way to Knockout Victory

The co-main event of the evening featured contrasting styles, संग Chidi Njokuani (15-4) looking to keep the fight at length and utilize his height and reach advantage, जबकि Thiago Jambo (18-5) worked hard to close the distance and compete on the inside. “Chidi Bang Bang” won out, cracking the gut of Jambo with a kick that folded the Brazilian to the mat. Njokuani pounced, landing left and right punches until referee Mike Beltran waved the fight off at2:39 अन्तिम गोल को, giving the Las Vegas native a knockout win. After the scrap, the 28-year-old made his interview concise, telling the welterweight division: “anyone can get it.”

John Salter Taps Brandon Halsey via Triangle Choke

Throughout the lead up to शुक्रबार गरेको event in Fresno, ब्रान्डन Halsey (9-2) made it clear that fans watching would see a new and improved “बुल,” and while the former Fresno State Bulldog did demonstrate a new array of striking, यो थियो यूहन्ना साल्टर (12-3) who stole the show. The 31-year-old Wilmington, N.C. resident caught Halsey on the mat with a triangle choke submission, forcing him to tap out after 4:03 पहिलो गोल मा. Keeping with the trend of his career thus far, every fight Salter has won has been via submission, furthering his claim for a shot at the promotion’s 185-pound belt.

Honeycutt Impresses Hometown Crowd in Middleweight Debut

In the opening main card contest of “Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas,” Fresno’s own क्रिस Honeycutt (8-1) welcomed Mikkel Parlo (13-3) back to the Bellator MMA cage with a complete 15-minute performance, building upon the wrestling pedigree he’s known for with a newfound dynamic striking arsenal. Usually Parlo, a Danish fighter who had not competed for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014, gets the better of his opponents when the fight stays upright, तर शुक्रबार, यो थियो “यो Cutt” who got the better of the punching exchanges. अन्त मा, it was the 27-year-old Honeycutt who walked away with a unanimous decision, pushing out his current winning streak to two bouts and improving to 4-1 under the Bellator umbrella.

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड परिणाम:

Jermaine McDermott (3-0) पराजित ब्लेक Watkins (5-1) via TKO at :20 राउन्ड एक को

पावलले Ruiz (7-3) पराजित Chris Buron (5-1) विभाजित निर्णय मार्फत (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Javy Ayala (9-5) पराजित रय Boughton (14-8) via TKO at 3:02 राउन्ड एक को

निक Bustamante (4-1) पराजित Antoine Smith (2-6-1) बहुमत निर्णय मार्फत (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Jose Cabezas (6-8) पराजित जोन पल एलियास (3-1) via knockout at :25 राउन्ड एक को

Chris Lewis (1-0) पराजित Myron Smith (2-3) via TKO at 4:48 राउन्ड एक को

लुइस Jauregui (4-2) पराजित रियान Tobar (3-3) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

बेन Reiter (17-1-1) पराजित A.J. Matthews (8-5) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Carrington Banks (5-0) पराजित C.J. किथ (8-4) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

FRESNO, क्यालिफोर्निया. (जुन 16, 2016) – Only one day separates us from the ultra-compelling "Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 " event at Save Mart Center in Fresno, क्यालिफोर्निया. and Bellator’s digital team has yet again whipped up a fresh batch of exclusive new content in preparation of शुक्रबार गरेकोcompetition. For an inside look and more behind-the-scenes footage, tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page अब.

 

Foundations with Marcos Galvao After suffering a controversial loss to Joe Warren the first time they fought, मार्कोस “Loro” Galvao left no doubt who was the better fighter the second time around.	Foundations with Eduardo Dantas Jimmy Smith breaks down the fight that led to Dantas’ title shot with Galvao शुक्रबार रात.

What To Watch: Galvao vs Dantas Two teammates clash, as Marcos Galvao and Eduardo Dantas meet again in the cage with another belt on the line.	Slow Motion Kneebar Marcos Galvão flashes his bantamweight belt in this week’s #‎SlowMoMonday

Foundations with Brandon Halsey According to Jimmy Smith, “Brandon Halsey is the guy when he walks down the hallway, you get out of his way.” Can he walk his way to a win?	Foundations with John Salter John Salter doesn’t wait for the judges to decide the outcome of a fight. Jimmy Smith discusses Salter’s style and confidence.

Foundations with Chidi Njokuani It’s hard to prepare and battle a fighter like Chidi Njokuani. Jimmy Smith talks about Chidi’s advantage in the cage.

The Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title will be on the line in a rematch pitting मार्कोस "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) पूर्व च्याम्पियन विरुद्ध एडुआर्डो "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) को मुख्य घटना मा"Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 " मा जुन 17 भित्र फ्रेन्सो मा सुरक्षित मार्ट केन्द्र, क्यालिफोर्निया.

 

साथै, Thiago Jambo (18-4) will be making his Bellator MMA debut in a welterweight co-main event against Chidi Njokuani (14-4). The main card also includes a middleweight matchup between Calif. देशी ब्रान्डन Halsey (9-1) and knockout specialist यूहन्ना साल्टर (11-3). “Bellator 156” also features one of Fresno’s own, क्रिस Honeycutt (7-1), who will look to put on a clinic in front of thousands of his biggest fans when he challenges Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in a middleweight clash.

 

Be sure to tune in to the live streaming preliminary card of “Bellator 156,” मा शुरुवात 8 p.m. र/7 p.m. CT, where you can watch the highly-anticipated professional debut of California’s No. 1 ranked amateur heavyweight, Chris Lewis.

 

Very few tickets remain for "Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 " so secure your seat now by visiting the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. The event takes place at Save Mart Center in Fresno, क्यालिफोर्निया।, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. एट / 8 p.m. CT, while the highly entertaining preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com र यो Bellator मोबाइल अनुप्रयोग.

LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE – प्रिंसिपल को राय 17

 

SANTA MONICA, क्यालिफोर्निया. (जुन 10, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to “Bellator 158” competitor यहो Koscheck has paved the way for a new co-main feature bout at "Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 " pitting Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani (14-4) विरुद्धमा Thiago Jambo (18-4) जुन मा 17 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, यस्तो रूप. Jambo will be making his promotional debut in place of डगलस लीमा.

 

The fight completes a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title rematch pitting मार्कोस Galvao (17-6-1) विरुद्धमा Eduardo Dantas (17-4), while Fresno native, क्रिस Honeycutt (7-1) returns home to take on Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in a middleweight slugfest. मुख्य कार्ड बाहिर गोलाई, यूहन्ना साल्टर (11-3) र ब्रान्डन Halsey (9-1) duke it out in a 185-pound feature bout.

 

 

"Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 " airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. र/8 p.m. CT, जबकि प्रारम्भिक bouts प्रत्यक्ष मा प्रवाह हुनेछ Bellator.com रयो Bellator मोबाइल अनुप्रयोग. घटनाको लागि टिकट मात्र मा सुरु $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

 

Having not lost a fight in his last six appearances dating back to 2013, “Chidi Bang Bang” will try to keep the train rolling as he prepares for Jambo. The 27-year-old Las Vegas native finished his 2015 campaign on a high note, recording a unanimous decision victory over Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey in his promotional debut at "Bellator 146: Kato बनाम. Manhoef। " Njokuani will face one of the stiffest tests of his career when he meets Jambo in the co-headliner of "Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2.”

 

The 35-year-old Goncalves has landed himself a golden opportunity when he steps into the cage with Njokuani in the co-feature on जुन 17. The 12-year professional most recently earned his 18^th career win by defeating Matt Baker via technical knockout in the second round of their contest and now the Brazilian welterweight will be making his Bellator MMA debut after impressively recording six wins over his last seven fights dating back to 2010.

 

पूर्ण "Bellator 156: Galvao पद. Dantas 2 "कार्ड:

Bellator एमएमए Bantamweight शीर्षक पल्ट: मार्कोस Galvao (17-6-1) बनाम. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) बनाम. Thiago Jambo Goncalves (18-4)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: ब्रान्डन Halsey (9-1) बनाम. यूहन्ना साल्टर (11-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: क्रिस Honeycutt (7-1) बनाम. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)

 

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

Bellator एमएमए Middleweight प्रारंभिक bout: A.J. Matthews (8-4) बनाम. बेन Reiter (16-1)

Bellator एमएमए हल्का हैवीवेट प्रारंभिक bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) बनाम. ब्लेक Watkins (5-0)

Bellator MMA 140lb. Preliminary Bout: पावलले Ruiz (6-4) बनाम. Christian Navarro (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Javy Ayala (8-5) बनाम. रय Boughton (14-7)

Bellator एमएमए हल्के प्रारंभिक bout: निक Bustamante (5-1) बनाम. Antoine Smith (3-5)

Bellator एमएमए हल्के प्रारंभिक bout: C.J. किथ (8-3) बनाम. Carrington Banks (4-0)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight प्रारंभिक bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) बनाम. TBD

Bellator एमएमए हल्का हैवीवेट प्रारंभिक bout: जोन पल एलियास (3-0) बनाम. Jose Cabesas (5-8)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Lewis (0-0) बनाम. Gil Medina (1-0)

Bellator एमएमए हल्के प्रारंभिक bout: लुइस Jauregui (3-2) बनाम. रियान Tobar (3-2)