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RAWS NTAUB NTAWV Weigh-HAUV TAU, DUAB THIAB COV NTAUB NTAWV LOS NTAWM "BELLATOR MMA: Unfinished LAG LUAM "

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TSOOM Louis (Lub rau hli ntuj 18, 2015) - Tom qab hnyav-ins ntawm Scottrade Center rau hnub Thursday, Kimbo Hlais thiab Ken Shamrock yuav thaum kawg txiav txim lawv "Unfinished lag luam."

"Bellator MMA: Kimbo vs. Shamrock,"Uas airs nyob thiab free rau ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. I, ntseg ib lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim nruab nrab ntawm lub aforementioned Hlais thiab "Lub ntiaj teb no lub feem ntau yus txiv neej." Lub sib ntaus yog ze li ntawm xya xyoo nyob rau hauv lub siab, tom qab ib tug fluke kev huam yuaj tshwm sim los ntawm tshem tawm ntawm lawv cov thawj teem lub rooj sib tham.

Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, ib tug sib ntaus sib tua rau lub featherweight championship yuav mus rau raws li npaj thaum Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (23-2) zoo los mus tiv thaiv nws lub npe tawm tsam ib tug streaking Daniel Weichel (35-8). Rau nws ob los, "Pitbull" ntaus yuav tsum tau cim ntawm 145-phaus.

Nyob rau hauv ib tug tseem ceeb heev heavyweight seem nruab nrab ntawm ob tug loj tshaj li lub neej neeg tua hluav taws, Bobby Lashley (12-2) zoo mus ntxiv nws undefeated txoj kev nyob rau hauv Bellator MMA tawm tsam ib tug heev kev ua si Dan "Tus txiv neej" Charles (9-2). Lashley yog Ameslikas slated rau lub ntsej muag James Thompson, tiam sis ib tug raug mob derailed lub qaij.

Ib tug ntawm MMA lub feem ntau pheej zeem muag Henry Corrales (12-0), zoo kom nws cov ntaub ntawv unblemished tiv thaiv qub featherweight yeej Daniel Straus (22-6), uas tau raug kev txom nyem xwb peb xwb nyob rau hauv nws cov nag 22 xaus.

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib televised bout ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, Mike Chandler (12-3) yuav sim rov qab mus rau hnav hwjchim ci ntsa iab thaum nws faces Derek Liaj teb (15-4). Lub Missouri haiv neeg tau muab kev koom tes nyob rau hauv ntau ntawm legendary kev tsov kev rog hauv lub Bellator tawb thiab yog hais tias nws cov lus nyob rau luj-ins twb tej yam hais txog, nws npaj rau ua nws Ntseeg tsis muaj dab tsi luv luv ntawm tshwj xeeb.

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Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (232) vs. Ken Shamrock (204.4)

Bellator Featherweight Title sib ntaus: Champ Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (144.9) vs. Daniel Weichel (144.5)

Bellator Featured Heavyweight sib ntaus: Bobby Lashley (239) vs. Dan Charles (228)

Bellator Featured Featherweight sib ntaus: Daniel Straus (144.4) vs. Henry Corrales (144.9)

Bellator Featured Sib sib ntaus: Michael Chandler (155.6) vs. Derek Liaj teb (152.8)

Preliminary Card (7:45 p.m. THIAB)

Bellator Bantamweight sib ntaus: A.J. Siscoe (135.5) vs. Garrett Mueller (135.6)

Bellator Featherweight sib ntaus: Kain Royer (184.6) vs. Enrique Watson (185.8)

Bellator 166 lb. Catchweight sib ntaus: Rashard Lovelace (160.6) vs. Demagio Smith (164.8)

Bellator Featherweight sib ntaus: Justin Lawrence (145.7) vs. Sean Wilson (145.8)

Bellator Welterweight sib ntaus: Steve Mann (169.8) vs. Justin Guthrie (170.3)

Bellator Hnav sib ntaus: Garrett Nyiaj (155.2) vs. Chris Heatherly (160)

Bellator Welterweight sib ntaus: Adas Cella (170.3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (171)

Bellator Hnav sib ntaus: Eric Irvin (155.2) vs. Hugh Pulley (155.6)

Bellator Strawweight Prelim sib ntaus: Dan O'Connor (115.3) vs. Mais McDonald (115.3)

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Ntsia hlau loj TV THIAB BELLATOR MMA tam sim no kuj NRHIAV RAU OB NTAWM LUB TSHAJ ZOO-PAUB THIAB nyuab neeg tua hluav taws HAUV MMA KEEB KWM NROG "THAUM KAWG: KIMBO vs. SHAMROCK "

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Ntsia hlau loj TV thiab Bellator MMA muaj ib tug kev yuam thiab insightful saib ntawm ib qho ntawm cov feem ntau tham txog fights ntawm 2015 nyob rau hauv "Thaum kawg: Kimbo vs. Shamrock. " Tsim los ntawm Leigh Simons, ib tug-teev documentary debuts nyob ntsia hlau loj Wednesday, RAU HLI 17 ntawm 11:00pm ET/PT.

 

 

Ken Shamrock thiab Kimbo Hlais coj sib txawv heev paths rau stardom. Kimbo Hlais yog ib tug hauv internet nov ntawm nqaij tawv ntsawj mus rau hauv txoj kev tsom teeb seemingly thaum hmo ntuj thaum Ken Shamrock yog ib tug MMA pioneer uas tiv thaiv nws txoj kev mus rau lub sab saum toj nrog workman zoo li resolve thiab fij tseg.

 

Lawv ob paths yuav tsum tau hla rau hauv lub tawb xya lub xyoos dhau los. Txawm li cas los, nyob rau hauv uas fateful hnub ntawm lub kaum hli ntuj 4, 2008, ib tug neeg txawv kev huam yuaj robbed lub MMA ntiaj teb no ntawm ib qho ntawm cov feem ntau xav fights nyob rau hauv lub keeb kwm ntawm lub ua si nawv. Ib tug sib ntaus ntawm epic proportions uas tsis yog – tam sim no thaum kawg yuav tsum. Rau Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 19, cov muaj npe phem txoj kev sib ntaus sib tua dab neeg thiab YouTube nov ntawm nqaij tawv Kimbo Hlais thiab “Lub ntiaj teb feem coob Nyaum txiv neej,” Ken Shamrock yuav tam sim no raws li nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm “Bellator: Unfinished lag luam.”

 

"THAUM KAWG" yuav coj ib tug nyob rau hauv-tob saib cov txheej xwm xya lub xyoos dhau los thiab chaw nyob rau ntau lub koom tes theories txog kev sib ntaus tus tshem tawm. Tus yeeb yam mus rau lub gritty txoj kev ntawm Miami qhov twg Kimbo ua ib lub npe rau nws tus kheej thiab rau San Diego mus xyuas Ken Shamrock lub unorthodox kev kawm chaw. Viewers yuav tau txais ib tug tsawg ib nyuag ntsia ntawm no nyuab warriors nyob sab nraum ntawm lub tawb nrog ib tug thawj neeg account ntawm lawv tus kheej nyuaj thiab achievements.

 

Hais txog Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA yog ib tug uas Mixed Martial Arts lub koom haum featuring ntau ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws neeg tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no. Nyob rau hauv cov kev coj ntawm qub tub rog sib ntaus pab txhawb Scott Coker, Bellator yog muaj rau ze li ntawm 500 lab tsev thoob ntiaj teb nyob rau hauv dhau 140 lub teb chaws. Nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States, Bellator yuav pom nyob rau hauv ntsia hlau loj, lub MMA TV thawj coj. Bellator MMA yog dub ntawm ib tug thawj pab neeg uas muaj xws li kev lag luam sab saum toj cov tub txawg nyob rau hauv TV lawm, nyob kev tshwm sim orchestration, fighter txoj kev loj hlob / kev sib raug zoo, venue ceev, sponsorship creation / kev loj hlob, thoob ntiaj teb daim ntawv tso cai, marketing, advertising, tshaj tawm thiab commission kev sib raug zoo. Bellator yog raws li nyob rau hauv Santa Monica, California thiab uas los ntawm kev lom zem loj heev Viacom, lub tsev mus rau lub ntiaj teb premier lom zem hom uas txuas nrog audiences los ntawm yuam cov ntsiab lus nyob rau hauv TV, tsab ntawv tsa suab duab, hauv internet thiab mobile platforms.

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Ntsia hlau loj yog muaj nyob rau hauv 98.7 lab tsev thiab yog ib tug faib ntawm Viacom Media tes hauj lwm. Ib tug unit ntawm Viacom (Nasdaq: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media tes hauj lwm yog ib tug ntawm lub ntiaj teb uas creators ntawm programming thiab cov ntsiab lus nyob rau tag nrho tawm platforms. Ntsia hlau loj lub Internet chaw nyob yog www.spike.com thiab mus txog-rau-tus-feeb thiab archival xovxwm ntaub ntawv thiab duab, mus saib cov ntsia hlau loj tus xovxwm site ntawm http://www.spike.com/press. Raws li peb ntawm Twitter spiketvpr rau qhov tseeb nyob rau hauv tawg xov xwm tshiab, qab-lub-scenes cov ntaub ntawv thiab cov duab.

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Kev raug mob rau James Thompson derails 'Bellator: Unfinished lag luam 'heavyweight rematch, Dan Charles kauj ruam tawm tsam Bobby 'Lub Dominator' Lashley rau luv luv daim ntawv ceeb toom

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Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 11, 2015) - Thaum Kimbo Hlais thiab Ken Shamrock yog npaj coj tu lawv "Unfinished lag luam" rau Lub rau hli ntuj 19, Bobby Lashley thiab James Thompson tus qhab nia yuav tsum tau mus tswm qhov chaw cia lub kab.

 

Thompson tau raug yuam tawm lub ntsiab card vim muaj ib tug Undisclosed raug mob raug kev txom nyem thaum lub sij hawm txoj kev kawm thiab raws li ib tug tshwm sim, Dan Charles(9-2) tau pom zoo rau sau-nyob rau hauv nyob rau hauv luv luv ntawv ceeb toom tawm tsam "Lub Dominator." Lub sib ntaus yuav tseem coj qhov chaw nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab ntawm lub Ntsia hlau loj-televised card.

 

Charles, yuav ua nws plaub tsos rau lub Scott Coker-coj nce qib, kawg sib tw nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm 2014 tus "Dab Zog khob." Tom qab xa me nyuam rov ob fights, "Tus txiv neej" tau bounced rov qab mus nrog ob tug ncaj yeej mus khwv tau txhaj tshuaj tiv thaiv ib tug heavyweight title contender cov yam koj nyiam uas Lashley. Lub 29-xyoo-laus Phoenix, Ariz. Neeg lawm xya ntawm nws cuaj yeej ua ntej ncav lub tsev hais plaub 'scorecards.

 

Ib tug 6-taw-3 wrestling standout, Bobby “Lub Dominator” Lashley (12-2) pib kawm nyob rau hauv lub grappling kawm thaum muaj hnub nyoog 12 thiab yuav mus nyob rau los yeej tau ob peb lub npe nrog rau peb lub teb chaws Championships ntawm Missouri Valley College, ib tug NAIA National Championship, ib tug CISM ntiaj teb Championship Nyiaj puav pheej thiab ob Tub Rog mog Championships thaum lub sij hawm nws lub sij hawm nyob rau hauv lub US. Pab tub rog. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd mus rau ib tug kev ua hauj lwm nrog wrestling stints nyob rau hauv lub WWE, ECW thiab TNA, Lashley pib nws MMA hauj lwm nyob rau hauv 2008, thiab nws yuav ua tau ib qho muaj nqis hauj lwm cim uas muaj xws li Bellator MMA cuav yeej tshaj Karl Etherington thiab Josh Burns.

 

“Bellator: Unfinished lag luam” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Koj.

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator Featherweight Title sib ntaus: Teb Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Featured Heavyweight sib ntaus: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. Dan Charles (9-2)

Bellator Featured Featherweight sib ntaus: Daniel Straus (22-6) vs. Henry Corrales (12-0)

Bellator Featured Sib sib ntaus: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Liaj teb (15-4)

 

Preliminary Card (6:45 p.m. THIAB)

Bellator Strawweight Prelim sib ntaus: Dan O'Connor (5-4) vs. Mais McDonald (0-1)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Justin Lawrence (7-2) vs. Sean Wilson (34-25)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Eric Irvin (9-3) vs. Hugh Pulley (4-2)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Rashard Lovelace (debut) vs. Demagio Smith (1-1)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim sib ntaus: A.J. Siscoe (0-1) vs. Garrett Mueller (1-0)

Bellator Welterweight Tsaus Prelim: Adas Cella (6-3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (3-0)

Bellator Welterweight Tsaus Prelim: Steve Mann (10-1) vs. Justin Guthrie (17-8)

Bellator Hnav Tsaus Prelim: Garrett Nyiaj (6-3) vs. Chris Heatherly (8-3)

 

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Emmanuel Sanchez Replaces Injured Goiti Yamauchi; Plus Four Additional Preliminary Bouts Complete 13-Fight “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” Card On June 26

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Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 8, 2015) – With an unfortunate injury forcing the withdrawal of Yamauchi li, Emmanuel "El Matador" Sanchez (10-1) receives the call to step in against former featherweight champion Pat "Liaj Mike" Curran (20-7). With this change of opponent, and four newly announced matchups, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on Lub rau hli ntuj 26 is now complete with 13 total scraps to sink your teeth into.

 

The additional fights include heavyweight bouts between Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3) thiab Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1) as well as featherweights Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0) thiab lightweights Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick “The Darkness” Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Qhov kev tshwm sim yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw Lub rau hli ntuj 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB/ 8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 7 p.m. THIAB/ 6 p.m. I. Daim pib rau “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs.John “lub Ntuj” Alessio (35-17) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1).

 

The 24-year-old Sanchez is an explosive featherweight, fighting with Duke Roufus out of the famed Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. The two-time Bellator veteran has shined throughout his current six-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a first-round rear naked choke over Stephen Banaszak at Bellator 128 followed by a dominant unanimous decision over Costa Rican standout Alejandro Villalobos at Bellator 135 no yav dhau los peb hlis ntuj. Sanchez faces stiff competition in former featherweight kingpin Curran, who has been involved in some of the most memorable Bellator fights of all time.

 

Huddleston, 28, is a key training has won four consecutive tilts since dropping the first fight of his professional career in 2011. Uas nyuam qhuav, “The Shaved Gorilla” stopped Derek Bohl at Bellator 130. Standing opposite Huddleston inside the cage will be the 26-year-old Ayala, who is on a three-fight promotional winning streak of his own. The California native has stopped his last three foes before reaching the judges’ discretion.

 

In the second added heavyweight feature, Bohl will seek his first win for the Southern California-based promotion. “Marshmallow” has won his first two bouts in 2015 on the regional circuit. Brown will have his second opportunity at success for Bellator against Bohl. The hometown fighter was finished by Daniel Gallemore at Bellator 113, which was his last time in action.

 

Undefeated at 3-0, Reyno will bring the tenacity he has shown on the independent MMA scene to the Bellator cage. “Tonga” has finished every fight he has been involved in and will look to make a mark on the featherweight division with his debut. Scott, a Whichita native, made his Bellator MMA debut in 2011 and has had a mixed bag of success.

 

Lastly, a pair of experienced lightweights will round out the preliminary portion of the card when Navarro and Carrillo tangle inside the steel mesh. Nrog 43 professional bouts between them, both veterans will attempt to string together some wins under the Bellator banner.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Preliminary Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Hma (18-10)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim sib ntaus: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Female Featherweight Prelim Fight: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11)

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Bellator Knocks Out Four Additional Preliminary Bouts for Kansas Card On June 26

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Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 3, 2015) – With a complete four-fight main card already announced for “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on June 26, the promotion has turned its focus to the preliminary showcase with four new fights.

 

The newly announced bouts include bantamweights Jeimeson “The Minion” Saudino (8-4) vs. Aaron “The Cyborg” Ely (4-2), lightweights Bobby “Super Duper” Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0), as well as heavyweights Daniel “Big Kansas” Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0), and female featherweights Iona Razafiarison (2-0) thiab Bryanna “Pink Ranger” Fissori (1-0).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Qhov kev tshwm sim yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw Lub rau hli ntuj 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB/ 8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 6:45 p.m. THIAB/ 5:45 p.m. I. Daim pib rau “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs.John “lub Ntuj” Alessio (35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

In a bantamweight battle between two Kansas natives, Wichita’s Saudino is a scrapper who has won half of his eight professional victories without the judge’s help. He looks to improve to nine wins against Leavenworth’s Ely, a ground game specialist who has earned all four professional victories by submission. This 135-pound bout will be a must-see showcase of Midwest MMA talent.

 

RFA and Titan FC veteran Cooper has already earned two victories in the Bellator cage and will look to make his fight at Bellator 139 three in a row. He goes up against Villaseca, a Chilean MMA prospect with an unblemished professional record at 9-0, with three knockouts and three submission finishes.

 

Emporia’s “Big Kansas” Gallemore is a heavyweight who’s hands have earned all four of his victories, three of which have taken place under the Bellator banner. He will meet the undefeated Sakai, a dangerous Brazilian striker who has finished six of seven of his opponents with either his fists or knees.

 

Iony Razafiarison is a coming off of a unanimous decision victory in her professional debut this past January, and will look to make an immediate impact in her first fight with the Bellator promotion. She will take on Bryanna Fissori, who also makes her promotional debut at Bellator 139 after winning her first career victory by knockout last October.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Preliminary Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Hma (18-10)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim sib ntaus: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

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“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” adds another welterweight blockbuster as Paul “Semtex” Daley faces Dennis Olson

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Yooj yim Tweet: “Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley faces Dennis Olson at #Bellator140 @mohegansun live and free on spike!"

 

 

Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 2, 2015) – Dynamic British slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) makes his highly anticipated return to the Bellator MMA cage when he meets two-fight Bellator veteran Dennis Olson (14-8).

 

The 170-pound clash completes the all-welterweight Spike-broadcast main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov.”

 

Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Txiv qaub (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 ntawm Mohegan Sun Arena nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn.

 

Additional featured contests include undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “Lub Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) vs. former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “Cov zoo” Bradley (22-6), as well as the incomparable Michael “Venom” Nplooj ntawv (7-0) vs. 29-fight veteran Rudy "Phem Xov xwm" Bears (16-13) thiab "Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin "Tsov rog nees" Sterritt (6-1).

 

Daim pib rau “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” uas pib ntawm cia li $25, uas tam sim no rau cov muag khoom nyob rau ntawm lub Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Once we nailed down our return to Mohegan Sun, we knew that we had to put together an amazing night of fights that would wow the fans,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “I really feel that we’ve succeeded in doing so by showcasing this wealth of welterweight talent. There are several bonafide stars in the division and we are excited to see several of them fighting on Lub Xya hli ntuj 16."

 

A 12-year veteran of the sport who has competed around the globe, the 32-year-old Daley will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner after previously picking up wins over Lwm Santos thiabRudy Bears. Known as “Semtex” for his explosive striking style, the Nottingham, England native boasts an incredible 26 career knockout victories.

 

Olson returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2010, riding a wave of momentum that he has accrued on the regional scene. With experience against the likes of David Branch, Rick Hawn and John Howard, the New Hampshire representative will not be unaccustomed to fighting a competitor with the track record of Daley. It’s safe to say that Olson meets the criteria to be referred to as a “submission specialist,” having racked up nine of his 14 professional wins by making his opponents tap.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (click for press release)

 

Bellator Welterweight Title sib ntaus: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)

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Welterweight Duel Pitting Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward Against Gavin “War Horse” Sterritt Added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”

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Yooj yim Tweet: “‘Irish Bad Boy’ @SwaggleBerryFin returns against the British “War Horse” @GavinSterritt ntawm #Bellator140, live and free on spike!"

 

 

Raug Monica, California. (Tej zaum 27, 2015) – 26-year-old Connecticut native Brennan Ward (10-3) continues his run at 170-pounds when he meets Gavin Sterritt (6-1) on Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 17 ntawm Mohegan Sun Arena nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn.

 

The contest serves as the fourth Spike TV-broadcast main card matchup of the blockbuster fight card. Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

The July 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) thiab Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), raws li zoo raws li Michael "lom" Nplooj ntawv (7-0) kev noj nyob Rudy Bears (16-13).

 

Daim pib rau “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” uas pib ntawm cia li $25, yog ntawm kev muag khoom tam sim no thiab yuav tau muas ntawm tus Mohegan Tshav Arena Box Office los yog Ticketmaster.com.

 

After winning the Bellator Season Nine middleweight tournament, Ward fell short in a bid for the championship against Alexander Shlemenko, who held the title at the time. This past February, Ward would bounce back on short notice in his debut as a welterweight with a first-round rear-naked choke submission victory over Curtis Millender at Bellator MMA: “British Invasion.”

 

Lub Waterford, Conn. haiv neeg muaj ib tug sib ze rau ntawm finish, as he has ended nine of his ten professional tilts before reaching the judges’ scorecards. With his hometown a mere 10 miles away from the venue, “The Irish Bad Boy” is sure to have a strong home cage advantage over his opponent.

 

Nine years Ward’s senior at 35, Sterritt is a submission specialist fighting out of Liverpool, England who has held titles for multiple regional promotions. “War Horse” has competed twice under the Bellator MMA banner already, earning victories at Bellator 99 and Bellator 114.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

Bellator Welterweight Title sib ntaus: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)

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BELLATOR MMA TO AIR ON AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK

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Raug Monica, California. (Tej zaum 25, 2015) – On a holiday when Americans take a moment to remember those who gave their lives serving in the country’s armed forces, Bellator MMA officials are honored to announce a new partnership with the American Forces Network.

 

With the new deal in place, the American Forces Network will now broadcast Bellator MMA events on its global networks to American servicemen and women, raws li tau zoo raws li U.S. Navy ships at sea.

 

“We at Bellator are always looking for ways to give back to our troops,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “We’re all extremely grateful for all that they do abroad to keep us safe, and we hope that they will enjoy some Bellator fights during any downtime they may have.”

 

Multiple Bellator athletes including Bobby Lashley and Mike Richman have served in the American Military.

 

“I’m personally thrilled for this new partnership,” said Bobby Lashley, who fights James Thompson on Lub rau hli ntuj 19. “AFN is providing a platform for me to be fighting for my brothers and sisters who are away from home, fighting for us.”

 

The new partnership commences with June’s dual Bellator MMA events.

 

Rau Lub rau hli ntuj 19, Bellator MMA visits St. Louis’ Scottrade Center for “Bellator MMA: Unfinished lag luam,” featuring one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the sport with Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock. Tsis tas li ntawd, several current Bellator fighters as well as some of the sport’s biggest legends will pay a visit to Scott Air Force Base on Wednesday, Lub rau hli ntuj 17.

 

Rau Lub rau hli ntuj 26, the promotion touches down at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum., nrog “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which sees French striking specialist Cheick Kongo and Russian knockout artist and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage.

 

Complete details of the new Bellator MMA-American Forces Network partnership will be available shortly.

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“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight, as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

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“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Yooj yim Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins thiab @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 nyob rau ntawm lub @KansasStarArena Lub rau hli ntuj 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

Raug Monica, California. (Tej zaum 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” kev tshwm sim, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “lub Ntuj” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pntawm “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2) ib tugnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 7 p.m. THIAB / 6 p.m. I.

 

Ntxiv bouts yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

Daim pib rau “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” uas pib ntawm cia li $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, uas tam sim no muaj nyob rau ntawmTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cia li 27 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ntawm Bellator 132 nyob rau hauv Lub ib hlis ntuj. The Corona, California. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 tshwm sim. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 ntawm nws 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Preliminary Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Hma (18-10)

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Yooj yim Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins thiab @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 nyob rau ntawm lub @KansasStarArena Lub rau hli ntuj 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

Raug Monica, California. (Tej zaum 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” kev tshwm sim, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “lub Ntuj” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pntawm “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2) ib tugnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 7 p.m. THIAB / 6 p.m. I.

 

Ntxiv bouts yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

Daim pib rau “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” uas pib ntawm cia li $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, uas tam sim no muaj nyob rau ntawmTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cia li 27 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ntawm Bellator 132 nyob rau hauv Lub ib hlis ntuj. The Corona, California. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 tshwm sim. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 ntawm nws 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Preliminary Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Hma (18-10)

Yooj yim Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins thiab @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 nyob rau ntawm lub @KansasStarArena Lub rau hli ntuj 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

Raug Monica, California. (Tej zaum 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” kev tshwm sim, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Tej zaum.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “lub Ntuj” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pntawm “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2) ib tugnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 7 p.m. THIAB / 6 p.m. I.

 

Ntxiv bouts yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

Daim pib rau “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” uas pib ntawm cia li $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, uas tam sim no muaj nyob rau ntawmTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cia li 27 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ntawm Bellator 132 nyob rau hauv Lub ib hlis ntuj. The Corona, California. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 tshwm sim. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 ntawm nws 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi li (18-2)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Preliminary Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Hma (18-10)