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PRELIMINARY ACTION FEATURING PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF KENYA MIRANDA ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 161’

Agosto 31, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 30, 2016) – A female flyweight bout pitting Kenya Miranda (2-2) against Emily Ducote (3-1) has been added to the preliminary portion of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

Adicionalmente, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) y Francisco “Kiko” Francia (13-4-1) square off in a middleweight bout that will also be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The fights join a heavyweight main event pitting Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) against Tony Johnson (10-2) and a bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) against Sirwan Kakai (12-4). Adicionalmente, a lightweight feature fight featuring Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0) will also highlight an electric main card.

"Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

En 28, Miranda will be making her Bellator MMA debut when she steps into the cage on September 16. Since begining her professional career in 2014, Miranda has recorded a pair of wins, both of which came at the expense of opponent Natalia Cristina Silva. In her first career victory, the Brazilian prospect finished her challenger with a second round knockout and followed up the impressive performance with an equally splendid first round rear-naked choke submission. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brasil, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” opponent.

Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” The win earned the the 23-year-old Oklahoma native an exclusive contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, and was her third straight win in 2016 since dropping the opening bout of her young mixed martial arts career. Training out of American Top Team’s affiliate in OKC, “Gordinha” will look to keep the momentum going when she takes on another top Brazilian prospect on September 16.

At 32-years-old, Dickman has quietly climbed the ranks as one of MMA’s most consistent featherweights. After beginning his professional career 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 extremos. The knockout artist will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after defeating Thomas Diagnevia brutal third round knockout at “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo.” Of his 11 professional victories, seven have come by way of KO, punctuated by three first round finishes. “Tricky” enters this fight having won six of his last seven bouts and his last two, as he tries to add to his career total and remain unbeaten since joining the Bellator MMA circuit.

Best known as a submission specialist, the 30-year-old Pineda has spent time with multiple local promotions as well as the UFC during his 33-fight career. Nicknamed “The Pit,” Pineda enters the cage having won three of his last four bouts and the opportunity to earn his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray. Hailing from Houston, Pineda will have the hometown edge over his opponent as the Scott Coker-led promotion will take its talented roster to Cedar Park and the H-E-B Center for the first time. Dating back to 2012, each of his last six wins has come by way of submission, with five of them occurring in the opening round of action. It’s worth noting that all 21 of Pineda’s wins have come by way of knockout or submission.

Proveniente de París, Francia, 29-fight veteran Babene will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. The 32-year-old “Blade” emerged victorious in his promotional debut earlier this year, when he defeated Brandon Farran with a first round rear-naked choke submission at “Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The French middleweight has amassed 17 career wins thus far, 14 of which have come by way of knockout or submission. Babene will face one of the stiffest tests of his career, as he prepares to face rising middleweight “Kiko” France.

France will be fighting for the third time under the direction of Bellator MMA, after earning a victory over Ben Reiter in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 victorias profesionales; 12 of which have come by way of submission. The Gilbert, Arizona native is currently riding a hot streak, claiming victories in six of his last eight fights (including one draw). The veteran submission specialist will have his hands full, as he prepares to enter enemy territory and challenge Babene in his home state of Texas on September 16th.

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)
Característica de peso gallo Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Derek Campos (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Marcos Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Mediano preliminar Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco Francia (13-4-1)

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BANTAMWEIGHT STANDOUTS JOE WARREN AND SIRWAN KAKAI SET FOR BATTLE DURING CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

Agosto 12, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) contra Sirwan Kakai (12-4) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tendrá lugar el Septiembre 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) teniendo en De Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. debut de Anastasia Yankova (3-0), que cumpla Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Las entradas para "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” comenzar en solamente $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office. The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. Y/9 p.m. Connecticut.

A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA and champion in not one but two different weight classes, Warren enters the cage with an 11-4 mark under the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple streaks of five consecutive wins. Dating back to 2015, la 2006 Pan American and World Champion wrestler has made three consecutive appearances in Bellator’s main event, including an impressive unanimous decision victory over L.C. Davis at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis ". Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the “Baddest Man on the Planet” will look to become the first-ever fighter to knock out Kakai when the two meet in main card action on SPIKE.

Nicknamed “Zohan,” Kakai comes into the fight in search of his first career win under the Bellator MMA banner. Con sólo 26 año de edad, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Desde que hizo su debut profesional en 2008, Kakai has recorded 12 wins as a pro, with half coming by way of submission. Prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray, Kakai made a splash fighting under the direction of the UFC, recording a unanimous decision victory over Danny Martinez in his promotional debut. Kakai now faces one of the most challenging opponents Bellator MMA’s stacked bantamweight division has to offer when he enters the cage on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)

De peso gallo Co-Evento Principal: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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ANASTASIA YANKOVA PUTS UNDEFEATED RECORD ON THE LINE AGAINST VETA ARTEAGA ON SEPTEMBER 16AT ‘BELLATOR 161’

Agosto 5, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 4, 2016) – A flyweight bout pitting Anastasia Yankova (3-0) contra Veta Arteaga (2-0) has been added to the SPIKE-televised portion of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tendrá lugar el Septiembre 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

The fight joins a main card that features a heavyweight main event pitting French phenom Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) contra las rayas De Tony Johnson (10-2). Additional main and preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

Puertas para el evento abierto en 7:45 p.m. Connecticut local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator — comienza en 8:00 p.m. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and can be purchased now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

The 25-year-old Yankova will make her second appearance of the year, after garnering the attention of the MMA world with an impressive promotional debut in Italy at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.” The Russian submission specialist began her professional career 2-0, before earning her first victory under the direction of Bellator MMA with an impressive first round armbar victory. An avid artist outside of the cage, Yankova hopes to carve out her next masterpiece when she returns to action on Siete. 16.

Since making her professional debut earlier this year, Arteaga has strung together back-to-back wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Jackie Vandenburgh in her promotional debut at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef ". Hasta ahora, each of Arteaga’s first two wins have gone to the judges’ table, leaving the 28-year-old Boise, Idaho native itching for her first career stoppage win.

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS: HEAVYWEIGHTS CHEICK KONGO AND TONY JOHNSON HEADLINE ‘BELLATOR 161’

Julio 23, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE Septiembre 16 AT H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK, TEXAS

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Julio, 22) – Bellator MMA is heading back to the “Lone Star State,” where a heavyweight bout pitting Cheick Kongo(24-10-2) contra De Tony Johnson (10-2) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tendrá lugar el Septiembre 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The Scott Coker-led promotion will be holding its first-ever event at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, which is just a short drive from Austin. Las entradas para "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” a partir de $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office starting next Viernes, Julio 29 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale running the Miércoles y Jueves prior. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Proveniente de París, Kongo will enter the cage for the ninth time under the direction of Bellator MMA and make his third consecutive appearance in a card’s main event. An 18-fight veteran of the UFC, Kongo hopes to add to his current two-fight winning streak and 6-2 mark since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. En pie 6 pie 4, Kongo will have a noticeable height advantage over his shorter opponent. Con la mitad de su 24 career wins coming by way of knockout, Kongo will also attempt to finish Johnson for the first time of his professional career.

A native of North Platte, Nebraska, Johnson has strung together an impressive streak of three straight victories, including two in a row since re-joining the Bellator MMA fray. After making his professional debut in 2008, the 30-year-old made his Bellator MMA debut with a unanimous decision win over Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis at “Bellator 46.” Since challenging current UFC Champion Daniel Cormier in 2010, Johnson has gone 6-1 with three knockout finishes, including noteworthy victories over Alexander Volkov and most recently Raphael Butler, durante"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich ” a principios de este año.

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)

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MATT MITRIONE CHOOSES BELLATOR MMA, SIGNING AN EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE PROMOTION

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SANTA MONICA (Marzo 14, 2016) – Last week, top mixed martial art’s free agent Matt Mitrione (9-5) joined Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” show and revealed that he had been fielding offers from multiple promotions, including a great bid he had received from Bellator MMA. In a very rare move, Helwani had Mitrione rejoin his popular talk show for a second straight week to announce that the paperwork has been finalized, making Mitrione the newest member of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division.

“There comes a time in every athlete’s life, where the scenarios change and the landscape has eroded from what made you fall in love with it initially,” said Mitrione. “It has become that time for me. After a mutually beneficial free agency period, I’ve decided to move my career to Bellator. I’ve enjoyed almost every second of my career and unlike most that switch organizations due to being cut or no longer being able to perform at the sports highest levels, I am bringing a body and skillset that are only getting better and I cannot wait to test my abilities against the best Bellator has to offer.”

Lovingly referred to as “Meathead,” Mitrione is one of the few fighters to have started his professional career with the UFC without previously competing on the regional circuit. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009, where he faced formidable opponents the likes of: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan and Travis Brown amongst others.

Antes de competir en MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Enfermo. Después de la universidad, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.

At the conclusion of his professional football career, the Shotokan Karate Black Belt focused all of his attention on the sport of MMA. Mitrione spent time training with Duke Roufus and the highly-respected Roufusport team before landing with the famed Blackzilians camp in Boca Raton, FLA, where he trains today.

The extremely popular and well-spoken Mitrione has allowed the judges to determine the result of his fight only twice, contra Joey Beltrán y Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (dos veces) y “Pelea de la Noche” reconocimientos.

Prior to his last fight with his former promotion, Mitrione was forced to participate in a media session barefoot, as his shoes didn’t adhere to the strict company uniform policy. He will have no such problems at Bellator, where he is free to secure his own sponsors and keep his feet warm with the footwear of his choosing.

Bellator has been bolstering their heavyweight division as of late, and Mitrione becomes the second heavyweight free agent the promotion has signed in as many months, como Sergei Kharitonov joined the fray in February. The division is currently championed by Vitaly Minakov, and includes other top names like Slice, Bobby Lashley, Cheick Kongo, Vinicius “Spartan,” Tony Johnson, Justin Wren, Dan Charles y Augusto Sakai.

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

Febrero 28, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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MULVANE, Mayo. (Febrero 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.

En el evento principal de la noche, 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. Pero al final, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Kendall Grove (23-15) detenido Francisco Francia (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 segundos en la segunda ronda, 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) entregó Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, ganar por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 acta, 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) derrotado Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) por decisión unánime (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.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) derrotado David Hammons (1-2) por TKO (golpes)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) derrotado Marcio Navarro (14-12) por TKO (golpes) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) derrotado Julian Marquez (2-1) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) derrotado Manny Meraz (7-2) por nocaut (golpes) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) derrotado Brandon Farran (12-11) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) derrotado Deron Carlis (4-2) por decisión unánime (29-28 x3)

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

Febrero 26, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

MULVANE, Mayo. (Febrero 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" 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 a.m. Connecticut, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

Como resultado, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) contra Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) versus Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) contra Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) y 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,” se transmite en vivo por Spike en 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Tarjeta de lucha Dantas de 2 ":

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco Francia (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

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

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

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

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

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

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

Febrero 23, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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SANTA MONICA, California. (Febrero 22, 2015) - Este viernes, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) a "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Viernes, Febrero 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Las entradas para "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " que comienzan en sólo $27, están a la venta en KansasStarEventCenter.com o Ticketmaster.com, así como de la taquilla de Kansas Estrella Arena.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) contra Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. También en la tarjeta, Kendall Grove (22-15) adquiere Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), favorito local David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) volverá a la acción en contra Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), que asume Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Ellos,"Quien ha luchado para promociones de renombre mundial de la talla de World Extreme Cagefighting y Shooto desde 2003, estarán compitiendo para el 11^º tiempo bajo el estandarte Bellator MMA. El 34-años de edad, es actualmente en medio de una racha de cuatro peleas y ha salido victorioso en siete de sus últimos ocho trozos. En su última pelea, Galvao terminó Joe Warren en "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

Mientras tanto, Dantas se busca duplicar el éxito que tuvo en contra Galvao en su primera reunión, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman por decisión unánime en "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove ". La temporada de Bellator 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Octubre 23.

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira en "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 Beltrán en "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," en septiembre. El ganador de“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," ha luchado profesionalmente desde 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.

Un veterano de 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,"Con 12 de su 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

Un evento de Bellator MMA en Mulvane, Kansas no sería lo mismo sin "The Caveman,”Que volverá a la acción por primera vez desde que compitió contra Michael Chandler en noviembre pasado. Rickels siempre viene listo para montar un espectáculo, ya sea en su camino a la jaula, o cuando él está tomando en un quién es quién de Bellator MMA talento de peso ligero. El joven de 27 años hará su 16^ºaparición bajo el banner promocional.

La última vez que Bobby Cooper peleó dentro del Kansas Star Arena, se llevó a casa una victoria por decisión dividida muy disputada sobre"Bellator 147" co-cabeza de cartel Pablo Villaseca. Ahora, "Super Duper" buscará mudarse a 3-0 bajo la bandera de Bellator MMA cuando se enfrenta a Rickels en territorio hostil. Vale la pena señalar que el nativo de Missouri solo ha perdido dos veces en sus últimas ocho apariciones en MMA.

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. Ahora, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Febrero 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.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Tarjeta de lucha Dantas de 2 ":

Evento principal del título de peso gallo de Bellator MMA: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

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

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)