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LFA RETURNS TO MINNESOTA WITH LIGHTWEIGHT SHOWDOWN LFA 41 – MOISÉS vs. PETERSON

#?EFA EVENTO:

THE FINAL RFA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION

THIAGO MOISÉS

#Kontra?.

THE ADMINISTRATOR

JEFF PETERSON

 

 

 

malpeza Showdown

 

 

VENDREDO, JUNE 1st LIVE on AXS TV

 

 

 

LIVE at the MINNETONKA BALLROOM

interne de la nova

MYSTIC LAKE CENTER

 

 

 

PRIOR LAKE, Minesoto

 

 

 

Tickets are on sale NOW through MysticLake.com

 

 

 

 

HOUSTON, Teksaso – Heredaĵo Batalado Alianco (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that LFA will return to Minnesota on the first day of June with a lightweight showdown between the final RFA lightweight champion and a surging upset artist.

 

 

 

La ĉefa evento de LFA 41 will feature the return of the final RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés when he faces the division’s biggest upset machine JeffThe Administrator” Peterson. LFA 41 – Moisés vs. Peterson takes place Friday, June 1st at the Minnetonka Ballroom inside the new Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minesoto. La tuta #?efa karto estos televidigita vivan kaj tutlandan sur AXSa televido #?e 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT.

 

 

 

I am excited to bring LFA back to the Minnetonka Ballroom inside the state of the art Mystic Lake Center”, Deklarita Soares. “We brought four LFA events to Mystic Lake last year. LFA 41 will be the second of four live nationally televised MMA events to take place inside Mystic Lake’s new world-class facility in 2018. Mystic Lake has been a great partner and will now host the return of Thiago Moisés when he faces Jeff Peterson on June 1st.

 

 

 

Tickets for LFA 41 – Moisés vs. Peterson are available for purchase NOW at MysticLake.com.

 

 

 

Moisés (9-2) recently turned 23-years-old, but has long been considered one of the most exciting lightweight prospects in the world. The Brazilian dynamo submitted Javon Wright in his RFA debut at RFA 28. The win earned Moisés a shot at RFA gold in his next outing at RFA 35. Moisés used this opportunity to secure one of the most memorable submission wins in MMA history. He executed an electrifying and ultra-rare Helicopter Armbar to submit David Castillo. The submission made him the second youngest champion in RFA history, went viral on the internet, and earned him a nominee forSubmission of the Yearat the annual World MMA Awards.

 

 

 

Moisés then defended his RFA lightweight title twice. The first title defense came against Jamall Emmers at RFA 38. The win came with UFC President Dana White sitting cageside and was featured on the seventh episode of Dana White: Lookinfor a Fight. The second title defense came against Zach Freeman in Freeman’s hometown at RFA 44. During that fight, Moisés broke his hand. The American Top Team product still managed to cruise to a Unanimous Decision victory, but he missed nearly a year of action waiting for his surgically repaired hand to heal. Moisés then re-injured his hand vying for the inaugural LFA lightweight title last summer at LFA 17. Now the BJJ black belt is back and ready to remind the world, that when he is at 100%, he is the top lightweight prospect in the world.

 

 

 

Peterson (9-4) is currently riding an impressive six-fight win streak and hasn’t tasted defeat in over three years. Tamen, the Alliance MMA product really started to make a name for himself last year after signing with LFA. Peterson did this by winning all three of his fights for the promotion against heavily favored opposition. The first win came against top undefeated prospect Bobby Lee via Unanimous

Decision at LFA 12. The second win came against local fan favorite Brandon Jenkins via Split Decision at LFA 20. The third and biggest win came against longtime Bellator star and fellow U.S. Marine Mike Richman via Unanimous Decision in the co-main event of LFA 29.

 

 

 

 

Now the 28-year-old known asThe Administratorwill be looking to add the final RFA lightweight champion to his list of upsets. This is the next necessary step he will need to take if the Peterson regime plans on taking over as the new ruling administration atop the LFA lightweight division. He has gotten to this point by defying the odds. Peterson has administered his rugged, no-nonsense style of fighting to upset an undefeated prospect, a local favorite, and a popular vet. Now he will up the ante by facing his biggest test to date. When the opening betting odds are released for this fight, expect Peterson to once again be the underdog. He wouldn’t want it any other way. That is where he thrives. A devil dog, seen as an underdog, in a prime time headlining fight is a scary thing. Oorah.

 

 

 

 

Nuntempe Anoncita Ĉefa Karto (Televidigita sur AXS TV en 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

#?Efa Evento | Malpeza Bout (155 Lb)

Thiago Moisés (9-2) #Kontra?. Jeff Peterson (9-4)

 

 

 

 

 

Co-Ĉefa Okazaĵo | Malpeza Bout (155 Lb)

Killys Mota (10-0) #Kontra?. Bobby Lee (8-1)

 

 

 

 

 

Lanuga Bout (145 Lb)

– Nate Jennerman (11-3) #Kontra?. Kevin Croom (18-8)

 

Welterweight Bout (170 Lb)

 

 

 

Ben Neumann (12-5) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (14-7)

 

 

 

 

 

Bantamweight Bout (135 Lb)

Raufeon Stots (9-1) #Kontra?. Emeka Ifekandu (6-0)

 

 

 

 

 

en septembro 2016, RFA kaj Legacy FC oficistoj anoncis ke ili estos kunfandi por formi LFA. This new powerhouse promotion would serve as the premier developmental organization in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) komencante en januaro 2017. RFA kaj Legacy FC lanĉis la karierojn de pli ol 130 sportistoj kiuj atingis la pinton de MMA de konkurantaj en la UFC.

 

 

 

 

LFA 41 will be the seventh LFA event to take place in the state of Minnesota. RFA kaj Legacy FC gastigita kombinita naŭ okazaĵoj en la “lando de 10,000 lagoj” antaŭ la fuzio. Ses el tiuj eventoj okazis sub la RFA standardo ene la Mistika Lago Kazino Hotelo. La tuta ĉefa karto de LFA 41 estos televisado en rekta kaj tutlande sur AXS TV ĉe 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT.

 

 

 

 

Plaĉi viziton LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Heredaĵo Batalado Alianco. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

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

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Kan. (Februaro 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.

 

In the evening’s main event, 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. But in the end, 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 Bosko (23-15) Haltita Francisco Francio (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 Sekundoj en la dua rondo, 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) manoj Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, Gajnanta tra unuanima decido (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 Minutoj, 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) Venkita Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) Tra unuanima decido (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.

 

Prepara Karto Rezultoj:

 

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) Venkita David Hammons (1-2) per TKO (Stampiloj)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) Venkita Marcio Navarro (14-12) per TKO (Stampiloj) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) Venkita Julian Marquez (2-1) Tra unuanima decido (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) Venkita Manny Meraz (7-2) tra knokaŭto (Stampiloj) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) Venkita Brandon Farran (12-11) tra submetado (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) Venkita Deron Carlis (4-2) Tra unuanima decido (29-28 x3)

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

MULVANE, Kan. (Februaro 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Kadroj "Papago" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

 

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 .M. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

 

Rezulte, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) Kontraŭ Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) #Kontra? Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Bosko (22-15) Kontraŭ Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) Kaj 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,” aeroj vivas sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. Et / 8 p.m. CT, dum preparaj bataloj fluos vivas sur Bellator.Com Kaj La Bellator Poŝtelefono App.

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

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Ĉefa Okazaĵo: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) #Kontra?. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Co-Ĉefa Evento: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Bosko (22-15) #Kontra?. Francisco Francio (13-3-1)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) #Kontra?. Chuka Willis (6-2)

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

 

Prepara Karto:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Karakterizaĵo Bout: David Hammons (1-1) #Kontra?. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) #Kontra?. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) #Kontra?. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) #Kontra?. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) #Kontra?. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) #Kontra?. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) #Kontra?. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

'Bellator 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAYUPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Februaro 22, 2015) ? #?I tiu vendredo, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Kadroj "Papago" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4) ĉe "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

 

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Vendredo, Februaro 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, dum preparaj bataloj fluos vivas sur Bellator.Com Kaj La Bellator Poŝtelefono App. Biletoj por "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Kiu komenco #?e nura $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.Com or Ticketmaster.com, tiel kiel la Kansas Stelo Areno giĉeto.

 

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) Kontraŭ Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. #Anka? sur la karto, Kendall Bosko (22-15) Prenas sur Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), hejmurbo preferita 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), Kiu prenas sur Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

 

"Ili,"Mem batalis por mondfama promocioj similaĵoj de World Extreme Cagefighting kaj Shooto ekde 2003, estos konkurantaj por la 11Th tempo sub la Bellator MMA standardo. La 34-jaro-malnova estas aktuale en la mezo de kvar-batala venksinsekvo kaj emerĝis venkinta en sep el liaj lastaj ok Ĉifoneroj. En lia lasta ekskurso, Galvao finis Joe Warren #?E “Bellator 135: Warren #kontra?. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

 

Dume, Dantas sercxos duplikati la sukceson li havis kontraŭ Galvao en ilia unua renkontiĝo, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman via unanimous decision at “Bellator 137: Halsey #kontra?. Grove. " La Bellator Sezono 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Oktobro 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 ArenaKongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira #?E “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 #?E “Bellator 143: Warren #kontra?. Davis,? En septembro. 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,” with 12 De lia 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 Mikaelo Chandler this past November. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, ĉu ĝi estas en vojo al la kaĝo, aŭ kiam li prenas sur kiu estas kiu de Bellator MMA malpeza talento. The 27-year-old will be making his 16Thappearance 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 Paŭlo Villaseca. Nun, “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. Nun, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februaro 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.

 

 

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) #Kontra?. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) #Kontra?. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Bosko (22-15) #Kontra?. Francisco Francio (13-3-1)

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

 

Prepara Karto:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Karakterizaĵo Bout: David Hammons (1-1) #Kontra?. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) #Kontra?. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) #Kontra?. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) #Kontra?. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) #Kontra?. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) #Kontra?. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) #Kontra?. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) #Kontra?. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING KENDALL GROVE AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE COMPLETES ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Februaro 11, 2015) – A fifth and final main card fight has been added to “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on Februaro 26, with the news that Kendall Bosko (22-15) has agreed to fight Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1).

 

Krome, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Kadroj "Papago" Galvao (17-6-1) Kontraŭ eksa ĉampiono Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5). ?Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " also features the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she meets Rebecca Ruth (5-1) and a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) Kontraŭ Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

 

The contests make up the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2,” kiuj aeroj vivas sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, dum preparaj bataloj fluos vivas sur Bellator.Com Kaj La Bellator Poŝtelefono App.

 

Biletoj por "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Kiu komenco #?e nura $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.Com or Ticketmaster.com, tiel kiel la Kansas Stelo Areno giĉeto.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran #?E “Bellator 143: Warren #kontra?. Davis,? En septembro. 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” 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,” with 12 De lia 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) #Kontra?. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) #Kontra?. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Bosko (22-15) #Kontra?. Francisco Francio (13-3-1)

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

 

Prepara Karto:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Gregory Babene (16-11) #Kontra?. Brandon Farran (12-10)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) #Kontra?. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Karakterizaĵo Bout: David Hammons (1-1) #Kontra?. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) #Kontra?. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) #Kontra?. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) #Kontra?. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) #Kontra?. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) #Kontra?. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

INJURY TO AUGUSTO SAKAI ALTERS ‘BELLATOR 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’ CO-MAIN EVENT

 

ANKAŬ: LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Januaro 15, 2015) – An injury to Augusto Sakai has derailed his previously announced pairing with Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) during “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " ĉe Kansas Stelo Areno en Mulvane, Kansaso. Rezulte, Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) has agreed to fight Kongo in the co-main event on Februaro 26.

 

Krome, the main card will feature the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she meets Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

 

Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line at “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " in a rematch pitting Kadroj "Papago" Galvao(17-6-1) Kontraŭ eksa ĉampiono Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5).

 

The contests make up the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2,” kiuj aeroj vivas sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, dum preparaj bataloj fluos vivas sur Bellator.Com Kaj La Bellator Poŝtelefono App.

 

Biletoj por "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Kiu komenco #?e nura $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.Com or Ticketmaster.com, tiel kiel la Kansas Stelo Areno giĉeto.

 

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Paris 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 ArenaKongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira #?E “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,? defeating his 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.

 

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. Nun, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februaro 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

 

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by echnical 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.

 

The “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " undercard has also nearly been completed, with the announcement of eight pairings which are listed below. An undefeated Bellator MMA prospect will be in action during the preliminary portion of the event, kiam Gaston Reyno (5-0) returns to the cage with the intent of keeping his unblemished record intact.

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) #Kontra?. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) #Kontra?. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

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

 

Prepara Karto:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Gregory Babene (16-11) #Kontra?. Trey Houston (11-3)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) #Kontra?. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Superpezula Feature Bout: Daniel Gallemore (4-3) #Kontra?. Frederick Brown (3-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) #Kontra?. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) #Kontra?. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) #Kontra?. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) #Kontra?. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) #Kontra?. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

DAVE RICKELS-BOBBY COOPER ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Januaro 6, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) Kontraŭ Bobby Cooper (12-5) has been added to the main card of “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " ĉe Kansas Stelo Areno en Mulvane, Kansas on February 26.

 

Krome, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Kadroj "Papago" Galvao (17-6-1) Kontraŭ eksa ĉampiono Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4) Kaj superpezulo Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) Alfrontos Augusto Sakai (9-0).

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas,” kiuj aeroj vivas sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, dum preparaj bataloj fluos vivas sur Bellator.Com Kaj La Bellator Poŝtelefono App. Kromaj bataloj estos anoncitaj baldaŭ.

 

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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 Mikaelo Chandler this past November. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, ĉu ĝi estas en vojo al la kaĝo, aŭ kiam li prenas sur kiu estas kiu de Bellator MMA malpeza talento. The 27-year-old will be making his 16Th appearance 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-headlinerPaŭlo Villaseca. Nun, “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.

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) #Kontra?. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Karakterizaĵo Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) #Kontra?. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Malpeza Co-Ĉefa Evento: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

 

OFFICIAL ‘BELLATOR MMA: KONGO VS. VOLKOV’ RESULTS & FOTOJ

ANKAŬ: BELLATOR MMA SIGNS JOSH “KOS” KOSCHECK TO MULTI-FIGHT DEAL

CLICK HERE FOR BELLATOR 139 FOTOJ

 

Mulvane, Kan. (Junio 26, 2015) ? Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) utilized a vast array of elbow strikes to defeat Alexander Volkov (24-6) via unanimous decision in the main event of Bellator MMA: “Kongo vs. Volkov” from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan., Vendrede.

The Frenchman was relentless with his takedown attempts and “Drago” was unable to use his length to ward them off, spending a good duration of the heavyweight encounter on his back.

Kun la venko, Kongo improves to 4-2 under the Bellator MMA umbrella, while Volkov has now dropped two consecutive decisions.

 

En la co-#?efa evento, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) was seemingly en route to a spectacular stoppage of John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) but an ill-advised knee to the head of a downed Alessio resulted in a no contest.

 

The 26-year-old Derby, Kan. native had the former World Extreme Cagefighting competitor wobbled against the cage, but the roar of the hometown fans may have clouded his decision making, as Rickels threw the knee and as a result referee Rob Hinds waved off the fight.

 

“Kansas, I’m so sorry,” Rickels said. “The fight was going exactly as I expected. You will see me do this again, except next time, I’m going to legally finish my opponent. I kneed him in the head, I screwed up, I could’ve stopped at any second but I just wanted to finish it.”

 

In what will undoubtedly end up as a “knockout of the year” candidate, Hisaki Kato (5-1) finished Joe Schilling (2-5) with a second-round Superman punch to impress in his Bellator MMA debut.

 

“I believed in myself. I know I have really heavy hands and it took just one big shot to knock him out,” Kato said after the fight. “I feel I did a great job of representing Japanese MMA. It’s not only about grappling, we are also strikers as well.”

 

Kato showcased his grappling the first round, nullifying the world-class muay Thai of Schilling on the ground. But after a few even exchanges to open the second slate, Kato struck with a perfectly placed punch that sent those in attendance into a frenzy. It’s worth noting that the Japanese international has won all five of his fights by KO or TKO.

 

In the opening main card bout of the evening, Pat Curran (21-7) got back on the winning track with a unanimous (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) decision over a game Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran was originally slated to face Goiti Yamauchi, but an injury created the opportunity for Sanchez to fill-in on short notice. The two featherweights maintained a torrid pace over the course of 15 Minutoj, but the three judges appointed by the Kansas commission all ruled in favor of the former 145-pound champion.

 

Post ŝin kverelas, “Paddy Mike” promised to continue improving on his craft.

 

“I really needed this win,” Curran said. “I want to thank him for stepping up on three weeks notice and taking the fight. I’m going to keep coming, I have a lot to improve and keep working on. I’m going to head back to the gym and keep getting better.”

 

Josh Koscheck Signing:

 

Bellator MMA also announced the signing of Josh “Kos” Koscheck (17-10) to a multi-fight deal. The welterweight comes to the Scott Coker-led promotion from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he amassed his record fighting some of the most notable names in the welterweight division, including Georges St. Pierre and Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, is a former Division I wrestling champion who now joins an ultra-competitive welterweight division, where a rematch against Paul Daley could possibly come to fruition.

 

Preliminary Results:

Frederick Brown (3-1) Haltita Derek Bohi (6-4) with punches in the Bellator 139 dark main event. The technical knockout came :29 seconds into the first round.

Aaron Ely (5-2) utilized his slick grappling skills to submit Jeimeson Saudino (8-5) with a standing guillotine choke at 1:05 De rondo du. “The Cyborg” has earned all of his five victories by way of submission.

 

The lone women’s fight on the Bellator 139 card did not disappoint, Kiel Bryanna Fissori (2-0) earned a unanimous 29-28 decision win against Iony Razafiarison (2-1). The difference was the third and final frame, where “The Pink Ranger” secured a full mount and rained down punches, seeking the finish and receiving the benefit of the doubt from the judges.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) is making a habit of finishing scraps early, finishing his opponent Javy Ayala (8-4) via rear-naked choke a mere 72-seconds after the opening bell sounded. Kun la gajno, “The Shaved Gorilla” has two first-round finishes in his two fights under the Bellator MMA banner.

 

Before Augusto Sakai (10-0) Kaj Daniel Gallemore (4-3) could get off their stools for a third round, Gallemore’s corner stopped the fight. Somewhere along the way, “Big Kansas” began having trouble seeing, giving Sakai the win via TKO and keeping the Brazilian fighter’s record unblemished to begin his professional career.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) got back to his winning way against Joe Wilk (19-10) Vendrede Nokto, finishing the Kansas-native with punches at 1:00 De rondo unu. “The Highlight Kid” improved to 6-2 inside the Bellator MMA cage.

 

Necesis 15 tightly contested minutes to find a winner between lightweights Paŭlo Villaseca (9-1) Kaj Bobby Cooper (12-5). En la fino, two judges scored the fight in favor of the man they call “Super Duper,” giving him the split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) venko.

 

En la komenca vico de la vespero, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) Faris rapidan laboron de Greg Scott (3-4), picking up the submission win after only 1:17 of featherweight action.

OFICIALA WEIGH-JE REZULTOJ, PHOTOS AND INFORMATION FROM “BELLATOR MMA: KONGO VS. VOLKOV”

Mulvane, Kan. (Junio 25, 2015) – Following weigh-ins at Kansas Star Arena Ĵaŭde, the Bellator 139 main event between Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) Kaj Alexander Volkov (24-5) will go on as planned less than 24-hours later.

In addition to the headliner, “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kiu aeroj viva kaj libera sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT, features three additional must-see main card bouts.

En la co-#?efa evento, home state hero David “La Caveman” Rickels (16-3) looks to put an end to the present winning streak of John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17). Not only is Rickels exciting once he enters the cage, but it’s his walkouts that also garner plenty of attention

The always-exciting Joe Schilling (2-4) will continue his torrid pace in 2015 when he meets promotional newcomer Hisaki Kato (4-1). “Stitch Em’ Up” is already slated to compete during the kickboxing portion of “Bellator: Dynamite” in September.

En la komenca televida vico de la vespero, former Bellator Featherweight Champion Pat Curran (20-7) will try to put an end to his current two-fight skid when he meets 24-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) on short notice. “Paddy Mike” was originally slated to face Goiti Yamauchi, but an injury derailed the tilt.

KLAKI ĈI TIE PRO TIO KE ĈIUJ PEZAS-JE FOTOJ

#?Efa Karto (9 P.M. ET)

Bellator Superpezula Ĉefa Evento: Cheick Kongo (238.6) #Kontra?. Alexander Volkov (242)

 

Bellator Malpeza Batalo: David Rickels (155.9) #Kontra?. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator Middleweight Batalo: Joe Schilling (185.9) #Kontra?. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Pat Curran (145.6) #Kontra?. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Prepara Karto (6:45 P.M. ET)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Derek Bohi (264) #Kontra?. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Batalo: Jeimeson Saudino (134.3) #Kontra?. Aaron Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Iony Razafiarison (140.8) #Kontra?. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Alex Huddleston (248.6) #Kontra?. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) #Kontra?. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) #Kontra?. Joe Wilk (145.8)

 

Bellator Malpeza Batalo: Bobby Cooper (155.9) #Kontra?. Paŭlo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Greg Scott (145.7) #Kontra?. Gaston Reyno (145)

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

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Junio 8, 2015) – With an unfortunate injury forcing the withdrawal of Goiti Yamauchi, Emmanuel “El Matador” Sanchez (10-1) receives the call to step in against former featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7). With this change of opponent, and four newly announced matchups, “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on Junio 26 is now complete with 13 total scraps to sink your teeth into.

 

The additional fights include heavyweight bouts between Alex Huddleston (5-1) #Kontra?. Javy Ayala (8-3) Kaj Derek Bohi (5-4) #Kontra?. Frederick Brown (2-1) as well as featherweights Greg Scott (3-3) #Kontra?. Gaston Reyno (3-0) and lightweights Marcio Navarro (13-11) #Kontra?. 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). La evento okazas Junio 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.

 

La nokto’s ĉefaj kartaj aeroj viva kaj libera sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/ 8 P.M. CT, Dum prepara vica rivereto sur Spike.Com #?e 7 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. CT. Biletoj por “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 “La Caveman” Rickels (16-3) #Kontra?.John “La Natura” Alessio (35-17) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with JoeStitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) #Kontra?. 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 this past March. 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. Plej #?us, “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. Kun 43 professional bouts between them, both veterans will attempt to string together some wins under the Bellator banner.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” ? Vendredo, Junio 26, Kanas Stela Evento Centra Areno, Mulvane, Kansaso

#?Efa Karto (9 P.M. ET)

 

Bellator Superpezula Ĉefa Evento: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) #Kontra?. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Malpeza #?efa?o Batalo: Dave Rickels (16-3) #Kontra?. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight #?efa?o Batalo: Pat Curran (20-7) #Kontra?. Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1)

Bellator Middleweight #?efa?o Batalo: Joe Schilling (2-4) #Kontra?. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Prepara Karto

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Batalo: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) #Kontra?. Joe Wilk (18-10)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Batalo: Jeimeson Saudino (8-4) #Kontra?. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator Malpeza Prelim Batalo: Bobby Cooper (12-5) #Kontra?. Paŭlo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator Superpezula Prelim Batalo: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) #Kontra?. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Female Featherweight Prelim Fight: Iony Razafiarison (2-0) #Kontra?. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

Bellator Superpezula Prelim Batalo: Alex Huddleston (5-1) #Kontra?. Javy Ayala (8-3)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Batalo: Greg Scott (3-3) #Kontra?. Gaston Reyno (3-0)

Bellator Superpezula Prelim Batalo: Derek Bohi (5-4) #Kontra?. Frederick Brown (2-1)

Bellator Malpeza Prelim Batalo: Marcio Navarro (13-11) #Kontra?. Cody Carrillo (8-11)