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“Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” gets touch of local flavor with Malcolm Smith vs. Luke Nelson and Kain Royer vs. Enrique Watson

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” event is getting a little local flavor, as two new preliminary contests feature fighters from “The Show Me State.”

 

The new all-Missouri contests include lightweights Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1) en middleweights Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” takes place Friday, Junie 19, by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com

 

Bykomende wedstryde sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

A five-time Shamrock FC veteran, Smith makes his Bellator MMA debut as he looks to rebound from a split-decision loss to Cory Hunter in March. Prior to the disappointing result, Smith was 4-1 in his previous five fights – a run that included two TKO victories and one submission.

 

Smith now meets three-time Shamrock FC fighter Nelson, who turned pro in December 2013 and also competes under the Bellator MMA banner for the first time. Nelson has earned both of his career wins to date via first-round stoppage, while his lone career loss went the distance, when he came up just short via split decision.

 

Royer and Watson have also spent the early stages of their professional careers competing exclusively under the Shamrock FC banner.

 

A submission specialist, Royer built an impressive amateur record fighting on Missouri’s regional scene before turning professional in 2013. An action-first fighter, beide van sy pro contests have ended in the first round. Royer now meets Watson, who made his professional debut this past June with a first-round TKO victory.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Mei Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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Welterweight clash pitting undefeated Michael “Venom” Page against Rudy “Bad News” Bears added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 24, 2015) - Michael "gif" Page (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he meets 29-fight veteran Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13) in a welterweight tilt at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

Die Julie 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 “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) en Russiese uitklophou kunstenaar Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), sowel as Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0), wat op neem Paul Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid is nou te koop, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

 

Page is undoubtedly one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed martial arts. Showcasing blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy, “Venom’s” unorthodox striking style has been built over a lifetime of study in a variety of standup disciplines. The 28-year-old already owns three Bellator MMA victories, including a decision win over Nah-Shon Burrell this past October, as well as knockout wins over Ricky Rainey and Ryan Sanders. Six of Page’s seven career wins have come via first-round finish.

 

A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, onder andere.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

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

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

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

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“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” gets another clash between welterweight standouts as Chris “The Cutt” Honeycutt meets Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 22, 2015) – Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “The Cutt” HONEYCUTT (6-0) gets the toughest test of his career, as he meets fellow former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).

 

Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

The two decorated grapplers meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 24ste by 10 voormiddag. EN, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. Bellator Nation presale is currently taking place. Join the Bellator Newsletter list or follow us on social media (Twitter / Facebook) to gain access to the presale code and details.

 

The 26-year-old Honeycutt is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler out of Edinboro University. Following his collegiate wrestling career, which ended with a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, Honeycutt enlisted the help of fellow Edinboro wrestler Josh Koscheck and now trains at the longtime MMA veteran’s Dethrone Base Camp in Fresno, Kalifornië.

 

Honeycutt made his Bellator MMA debut in September 2014, scoring a TKO victory over Aaron Wilkinson. He picked up his second win for the promotion in February, scoring a TKO win over Clayton MacFarlane.

 

The 31-year-old Bradley is an Iowa native who also earned a pair of NCAA Division I All-American honors while competing at the famed University of Iowa. Bradley turned to MMA in 2006 and earned 11 consecutive victories to open his career, picking up the Ring of Combat middleweight title along the way.

 

Bradley made his way to the Bellator MMA cage in 2013, and in three appearances to date, he has picked up decision victories over Josh Neer and Karl Amoussou. While Bradley’s base is firmly entrenched in wrestling, he’s developed into a complete martial artist during his time in the sport and now owns seven of his career wins by knockout with another seven coming by way of submission.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

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

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

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International knockout artists Cheick Kongo and Alexander Volkov clash on June 26 in headlining bout of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov”

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Maklik Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real en @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 by die @KansasStarArena Junie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) en voormalige Bellator MMA Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junie 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Die Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Die Natuurlike” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) op featured gedeelte van die gebeurtenis.

 

Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/ 8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” wat begin by net $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, is tans beskikbaar by Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, 'n 6-voet-4 Fransman, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo fokus nou net op MMA en het 'n ingeboude 'n 4-2 rekord onder die Bellator MMA banier. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. In sy 24 loopbaan oorwinnings, Volkov has scored 17 deur uitklophou.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Vrydag, Junie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Liggewig Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator veertje Feature Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Maklik Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real en @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 by die @KansasStarArena Junie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) en voormalige Bellator MMA Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junie 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Die Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Die Natuurlike” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) op featured gedeelte van die gebeurtenis.

 

Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/ 8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” wat begin by net $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, is tans beskikbaar by Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, 'n 6-voet-4 Fransman, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo fokus nou net op MMA en het 'n ingeboude 'n 4-2 rekord onder die Bellator MMA banier. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. In sy 24 loopbaan oorwinnings, Volkov has scored 17 deur uitklophou.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Vrydag, Junie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Liggewig Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator veertje Feature Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

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Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima meets Russian knockout artist Andrey Koreshkov on July 17 op Mohegan Sun Arena

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 20, 2015) – Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5), one of the most talented and well-rounded 170-pound fighters on the planet today, puts his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1) op Vrydag, Julie 16, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

“Douglas Lima is an incredible champion who is in for one of the toughest fights of his life against Koreshkov,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “When the rest of this card is announced, we’ll have put together one of the greatest showcases of welterweight talent ever assembled on one night.”

 

The two elite combatants headline the newly announced “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” gebeurtenis, wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, April 24ste by 10 voormiddag. EN, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. Bellator Nation presale begins hierdie Dinsdag. Join the Bellator Newsletter list or follow us on social media (Twitter / Facebook) to gain access to the presale code and details.

 

Additional information, including ticketing details and the night’s full lineup of world-class MMA action, sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

The 27-year-old Lima is a Brazilian-born athlete who now makes his home in Atlanta. Fighting under the Bellator MMA banner since 2011, Lima is an impressive 8-1 in the promotion and an incredible 14-1 in sy verlede 15 overall appearances. Lima earned his way to the Bellator MMA Welterweight World Title with an eight-man tournament victory that included knockout wins over Ben Saunders, Bryan Baker and Michail Tsarev. Lima then claimed the title with an April 2014 knockout win over Rick Hawn. Algehele, Lima boasts five consecutive knockout victories and now looks to defend his belt for the first time.

 

Koreshkov is also fresh off an eight-man tournament win, claiming a decision victory over Adam McDonough after previously registering knockouts of Justin Baesman and Nah-Shon Burrell. The 24-year-old Koreshkov is a Russian national medalist in both pankration and hand-to-hand combat and has lost just once in 18 professional MMA appearances. Hy besit 10 wins by knockouts and three by submission and also owns a 2012 victory over former Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Lyman Good.

 

Expect fireworks when Lima and Koreshkov collide.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

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“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” finalizes action-packed 13-fight lineup with additions of A.J. Jenkins vs. Arlene Blencowe, Shawn Bunch vs. Rolando Perez and John Yoo vs. Albert Morales

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 16, 2015) – A thrilling 13-bout lineup for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” is now complete with the addition of women’s featherweights A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene “Angerfist” Blencowe (5-4), bantamweights Shawn “Bunch the Great” Bunch (3-1) vs.Rolando Perez (7-4) en John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert “Die vegter” Morales (1-0) to the evening’s preliminary card.

 

The three new additions finalize a nine-fight preliminary card scheduled in support of “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” four main card contests.

 

The night’s featured matchups include undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Bull” Halsey (8-0) teen manjifieke Hawaiian scrapper Kendall “Die Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Die Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “Die Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) en bantamweightsDarrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” vind plaas op Vrydag, Mei 15, by Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Kalifornië. Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN (6 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd), terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” wat begin by net $50, is tans te koop by Pechanga.com en die Pechanga Resort & Casino loket.

 

Deure vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” open om 4 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd, en die eerste wedstryd vind plaas 45 minute later.

 

Jenkins, of Oceanside, Kalifornië., is one of the most experienced competitors in women’s MMA. Fighting professionally since 2004, Jenkins now makes her Bellator MMA debut. The 33-year-old boasts past tussles with MMA notables Shayna Baszler, Tonya Evinger, Jan Finney, Kelly Kobold and Sarah Schneider, onder andere.

 

An Australian native, Blencowe is a world-class athlete and former Women’s International Boxing Association World light welterweight champion. After turning her attention to MMA in 2013, Blencowe initially garnered only mixed results as she adjusted to life in the sport. Egter, she has racked up three-consecutive stoppage wins as of late, and that run earned her a call from Bellator MMA.

 

Bunch is one of MMA’s most elite-level wrestlers as a two-time NCAA Division I All-American and two-time U.S. Olympic Team alternate. He now trains with the famed American Kickboxing Academy banner and has spent his entire professional MMA career under the Bellator MMA banner.

 

Intussen, Alliance MMA product Perez is a 10-year veteran of the sport who made his Bellator MMA in November and fought to a rarely-seen split draw. Steeds, Perez is unbeaten in his past four contests and now looks to get his first win in the promotion.

 

Yoo, of Irvine, Kalifornië., makes his professional debut. He meets Morales, of Carson, Kalifornië., who picked up a submission victory in the Bellator cage in his first professional contest.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Vrydag, Mei 15, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, Kalifornië.

Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator middelgewigtitel Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Voorgestelde Welterweight Fight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Voorlopige Card (7:45 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Middelgewig Rekordeksamen Fight: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator ligswaargewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Dark Fights (ongeveer. 11 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

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“Bellator MMA: Uncut” returns with a focus on this past week’s “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” card. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the main card competitors before and after they go to war inside the cage. The eight minute video showcases all the hard work and personal sacrifice these individuals put into their craft.

 

Arguably one of the best fights on the “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” card didn’t air on television, but instead took place during the preliminary portion of the event. Joey Beltran shined in his middleweight debut against Brian Rogers in a fight that featured a little bit of everything including a ferocious slugfest, a comeback as well as a showcase of toughness and will all rolled into one.

 

Daarbenewens, our post-lims featured Chad George’s afwerking van Mark Vorgeas with a Von Flue choke, making it only the second time in Bellator history this technique was used to end a fight.

The two fights took place on the Spike.com-streamed preliminary card of “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen,” which aired this past Vrydag night during a Spike telecast that peaked with over 900K viewers.

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Watch hometown scrapper @Savage135’s rare Von Flue choke win from last Friday’s #Bellator136! https://youtu.be/XttOuAopLRA

 

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“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” adds top bantamweights Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva to evening’s Spike-televised main card

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EASY TWEET: #BellatorMMA adds @morcego_mma and @thewolf_mma to the May 15 Event headlined by @BrandBullHalsey & @kendallgrovemma

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 15, 2015) – A four-fight Spike-broadcast main card for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” has received another thrilling contest, as undefeated bantamweight prospect Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) neem op Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

The new addition finalizes the four-bout main card for “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove,” which includes undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Bull” Halsey (8-0) teen manjifieke Hawaiian scrapperKendall “Die Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Die Marine” Richman (18-5), en welterweights Fernando “Die Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs.“Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” vind plaas op Vrydag, Mei 15, by Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Kalifornië. The night’s main card airs live on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN (6 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd), terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” wat begin by net $50, is tans te koop by Pechanga.com en die Pechanga Resort & Casino loket.

 

Deure vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” open om 4 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd, en die eerste wedstryd vind plaas 45 minute later.

 

Two new bouts have also been added to the night’s preliminary card, with middleweights A.J. “The Mercenary” Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben “Die Hunter” Reiter (15-0) en liggewigte Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1).

 

Daarbenewens, a light heavyweight matchup of Virgil “Rezdog” Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan (12-4) that was initially announced as a main-card matchup will now be featured on the night’s preliminary card, instead.

 

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

A New Jersey native now fighting out of Arizona, Caldwell was a Division I wrestler at North Carolina State. Caldwell made his MMA debut in 2012 and has kept his record perfect through the first six fights of his career, including Bellator MMA wins over Anthony Dizy, Joe Pingitore and Lance Surma. Previously competing as a featherweight, the 27-year-old Caldwell now moves down to the bantamweight division.

 

He now faces “Morcego” Silva, a battle-tested 30-year-old fighter with championship-level experience in the Bellator MMA cage. With nearly a decade of professional fights to his name, Silva is an incredible 14-1 in sy verlede 15 overall appearances. His only loss during that run was a 25-minute decision against former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Joe Warren. Seventeen of Silva’s 22 loopbaan oorwinnings het gekom deur die oponthoud, including eight knockouts and nine submissions.

 

A former cast member on Bellator MMA’s “Fight Master” reeks, Matthews fought most recently in November, earning a decision win over Kyle Bolt. He now meets undefeated prospect Reiter, an intriguing individual who left Wall Street to pursue a career in MMA and now fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

Kozola, San Diego, Kalifornië., fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after debuting with a knockout victory over Jonathan Rivera in January. He now meets Butler, who returns to the promotion after a November Bellator MMA debut that saw him suffer a submission loss to Joao Paulo Faria.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Vrydag, Mei 15, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, Kalifornië.

Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator middelgewigtitel Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Voorgestelde Welterweight Fight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Voorlopige Card (7:45 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Middelgewig Rekordeksamen Fight: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator ligswaargewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Donker Bouts (ongeveer. 11 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

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Moenie. 6 Lig swaargewig in die Wêreld Phil Davis sluit Bellator MMA

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Phil Davis Signing

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 15, 2015) - Bellator MMA is bly om die ondertekening van die sesde kondig * ingedeel lig swaargewig in die wêreld, Phil "het mnr. Wonderful "Davis (13-3, 1 NC), om 'n eksklusiewe, multi-stryd deal.

 

"Ek kan nie wag om te wees in die stryd teen Bellator en wrak winkel op almal,"Het Davis. "Ek is die absolute beste en mees dominante grappler om ooit te veg in MMA en ek is opgewonde om in daar te kom en kompeteer by my nuwe huis."

Gebore en getoë in Harris, Pennsylvania, Phil bygewoon kollege naby aan die huis by Penn State University, waar het hy 'n vier-time NCAA Afdeling I All-American stoeier vir die Nittany Lions.

 

Davis het sy eerste professionele MMA stryd in 2008 en toegeval nege oorwinnings in die Ultimate Fighting Championship, insluitend oorwinnings teen die hou van Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Lyoto Machida, Alexander Gustafsson, Brian Stann en Glover Teixeira.

'N Lid van Alliance MMA in San Diego, Kalifornië., waar hy treine langs Bellator sterre soos Michael Chandler en Joey Beltran, "Mnr. Wonderful "sluit aan by die promosies lig swaargewig-afdeling, wat tans gehandhaaf deur kampioen Liam McGeary.

 

"Phil is 'n wêreldklas Mixed Martial kunstenaar en ons is baie gelukkig om hom te voeg by ons rooster van 'n paar van die beste Light Swaargewigte in die wêreld,"Het die president van die bevordering van, Scott Coker. "Bellator steeds ten volle verbind tot die bou van sy wêreldklas-rooster deur die ondertekening van top vrye agente soos Davis, sowel as versorging up-and-coming sterre. Ons het 'n paar ongelooflike matchups in gedagte vir 'Mnr. Wonderful 'wat ons sal wees aankondiging in die komende weke. "


Lig swaargewig-afdeling Bellator is een van die diepste in die bevordering, met sterre soos McGeary, Tito Ortiz, "King Mo" Lawal, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Emanuel Newton en Linton Vassell.

 

*Posisie volgens www.sherdog.com

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Bellator MMA continues to strengthen its roster with addition of Brazilian featherweight Gleristone “Toninho Furia” Santos

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 14, 2015) – Bellator MMA officials are proud to announce the addition of exciting Brazilian featherweight prospect Gleristone “Toninho Furia” Santos (27-4), who has signed an exclusive, multi-stryd deal.

 

Santos’s debut date and opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

Lank beskou as een van die top vooruitsigte Brasilië se, die 26-jarige Santos debuut in 2005, toe hy net 16 jaar oud en verdien oorwinnings in sy eerste nege professionele Bouts. Gebore in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Santos spog tans 'n nege-stryd segetog en is 'n ongelooflike 16-1 in sy verlede 17 verskynings. "

 

Toninho” joins several other talented Brazilian fighters on the Bellator roster including Featherweight World Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima, Bantamweight World Champion Marcos Galvao, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie, Goiti Yamauchi amongst others.