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

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

САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф (Август 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: Конго вс. Џонсон,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Тексас.

Додатно, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) Францисцо “Кико” Француска (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). Додатно, 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.

"Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 п.м. ЕТ / 8 п.м. ЦТ. Улазнице за догађај крећу се само $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Тицкетмастер, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

У 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, Бразил, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Конго вс. Johnson” opponent.

Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Цалдвелл вс. 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 крајеви. 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: Дејвис вс. 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.

Hailing from Paris, Француска, 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: Конго вс. 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: Като Вс. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 professional wins; 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.

Ажурирано "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” Main Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) вс. Тони Џонсон (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Џо Ворен (13-5) вс. Сирван Какаи (12-4)
Фливеигхт Феатуре Боут: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) вс. вета Артеага (2-0)
Лагана карактерна борба: Дерек Поља (16-6) вс. Дјамил Чан (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) вс. Емили Дуцоте (3-1)
Перолака прелиминарна борба: Марко Дицкман (11-2) вс. Данијел Пинеда (21-12)
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) вс. Франциско Француска (13-4-1)

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

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САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф (Август 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Џо Ворен (13-5) против Сирван Какаи (12-4) has been added to the main card of "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Џонсон," који се одвија на Септембар 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Тексас, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) преузимајући Тони Џонсон (10-2), and the U.S. деби Anastasia Yankova (3-0), који испуњава вета Артеага (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Улазнице за "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” крећу само $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Тицкетмастер, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office. The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 п.м. И/9 п.м. ЦТ.

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, the 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 "Беллатор 143: Ворен вс. Дејвис. " Hailing from Denver, Колорадо, 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. Ат само 26 година, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Since making his professional debut in 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.

Ажурирано "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) вс. Тони Џонсон (10-2)

Бан-тежина Цо-Маин Евент: Џо Ворен (13-5) вс. Сирван Какаи (12-4)

Фливеигхт Феатуре Боут: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) вс. вета Артеага (2-0)

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

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САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф (Август 4, 2016) – A flyweight bout pitting Anastasia Yankova (3-0) против вета Артеага (2-0) has been added to the SPIKE-televised portion of "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Џонсон," који се одвија на Септембар 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Тексас.

The fight joins a main card that features a heavyweight main event pitting French phenom Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) against the streaking Тони Џонсон (10-2). Additional main and preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

Врата за случај отвореном у 7:45 п.м. ЦТ local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје — почиње у 8:00 п.м. ЦТ. Улазнице за догађај крећу се само $25 and can be purchased now at Bellator.com, Тицкетмастер, 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 "Беллатор 152: Питбулл вс. 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 Седам. 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 "Беллатор 155: царвалхо против. Манхоеф. " До сада, 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.

Ажурирано "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” Main Card:

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт Маин Евент-: Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) вс. Тони Џонсон (10-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) вс. вета Артеага (2-0)

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

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE СЕПТЕМБАР 16 AT H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK, Текас

САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф (Јул, 22) – Bellator MMA is heading back to the “Lone Star State,” where a heavyweight bout pitting Цхеицк Конго(24-10-2) против Тони Џонсон (10-2) will serve as the main event of "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Џонсон," који се одвија на Септембар 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Тексас, 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. Улазнице за "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” са почетком у $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Тицкетмастер, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office starting next Петак, Јул 29 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale running the Среда и Четвртак prior. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hailing from Paris, 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. Standing 6 стопало 4, Kongo will have a noticeable height advantage over his shorter opponent. With half of his 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, Небраска, 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, током"Беллатор 148: Далеи вс. Uhrich” раније ове године.

Ажурирано "Беллатор 161: Конго вс. Johnson” Main Card:

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт Маин Евент-: Цхеицк Конго (24-10-2) вс. Тони Џонсон (10-2)

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

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САНТА МОНИКА (Март 14, 2016) – Last week, top mixed martial art’s free agent мат Митрионе (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: Кимбо Слице, Габриел Гонзага, Бен Ротхвелл, Дерик Луис, Брендан Сцхауб, Рои Нелсон, Shawn Jordan and Travis Brown amongst others.

Пре такмичења у ММА, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Болестан. Након колеџа, 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, ФЛА, where he trains today.

The extremely popular and well-spoken Mitrione has allowed the judges to determine the result of his fight only twice, против Џои Белтран и Цхеицк Конго, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Performance of the Night” (двапут) и “Борба оф тхе Нигхт” признања.

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, као Сергеј Харитонов joined the fray in February. The division is currently championed by Виталиј Минаков, and includes other top names like Slice, Бобби Ласхлеи, Цхеицк Конго, Vinicius “Spartan,” Tony Johnson, Џастин Царић, Дан Чарлс и Аугусто Сакаи.

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

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MULVANE, Мај. (Фебруар 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 "Беллатор 150: Конго вс. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

У главном догађају вечери, Цхеицк Конго (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. Али на крају, 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 Дејвид рицкелс (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Боби Купер (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.

Кендалл Грове (23-15) престао Франциско Француска (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 секунди у други круг, 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.

Цхука Вилис (7-2) руку Гастон Реино (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, виннинг једногласна одлука (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 записник, 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 Ребецца Рутх (6-1) поражен Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) једногласна одлука (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Беллатор 150: Конго вс. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

Прелиминарни резултати Цард:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) поражен David Hammons (1-2) ТКО (ударци)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) поражен Marcio Navarro (14-12) ТКО (ударци) 2:30, Р1

Chris Harris (5-0) поражен Julian Marquez (2-1) једногласна одлука (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) поражен Manny Meraz (7-2) преко нокаутом (ударци) :29, Р1

Gregory Babene (17-11) поражен Brandon Farran (12-11) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) 3:37, Р1

Thai Clark (6-0) поражен Deron Carlis (4-2) једногласна одлука (29-28 Кс3)

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

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MULVANE, Мај. (Фебруар 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Маркос "Лоро" Галвао (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 Едуардо Дантас (17-4).

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

Као резултат, Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) против Винициус Куеироз (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and Дејвид рицкелс (16-4) наспрам Боби Купер (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Кендалл Грове (22-15) против Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Ребецца Рутх (5-1) и Гастон Реино (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Цхука Вилис (6-2).

“Беллатор 150: Конго вс. Queiroz,” Аирс живе на Спике у 9 п.м. ЕТ / 8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни напади ће стреам уживо Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје.

Комплетан "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт Маин Евент-: Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) вс. Винициус Куеироз (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дејв рицкелс (16-4, 1 НЦ) вс. Боби Купер (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Кендалл Грове (22-15) вс. Франциско Француска (13-3-1)

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Гастон Реино (5-0) вс. Цхука Вилис (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) вс. Ребецца Рутх (5-1)

Прелиминарни картица:

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт функција Боут: David Hammons (1-1) вс. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

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

Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Manny Meraz (7-1) вс. Andre Fialho (5-0)

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

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Marcio Navarro (14-11) вс. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Thai Clark (5-0) вс. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Jason Witt (7-2) вс. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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'Беллатор 150: ГАЛВАО ВС. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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САНТА МОНИКА, Калиф. (Фебруар 22, 2015) - Овог петка, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Маркос "Лоро" Галвао (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Едуардо "Дуду" Дантас (17-4) у "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Дантас 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Петак, Фебруар 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни напади ће стреам уживо Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје. Улазнице за "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Дантас 2 " која се крећу од само $27, су у продаји сада у КансасСтарЕвентЦентер.цом or Ticketmaster.com, као и благајнама Канзас Стар Арена.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) против Винициус Куеироз (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Такође, на картици, Кендалл Грове (22-15) поприма Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), родни град омиљена Дејвид рицкелс (16-4, 1 НЦ) will return to action against Боби Купер (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), који преузима Ребецца Рутх (5-1).

"Они,"Која се борила за светски познатих промоције бендова светског Ектреме Цагефигхтинг и Шуто од 2003, ће се борити за 11^тх време под Беллатор ММА баннер. 34-годишњакиња је тренутно усред четири-фигхт победнички низ и да је изашао као победник у седам од последњих осам остатака. У свом последњем излета, Галвао завршио Џо Ворен у "Беллатор 135: Ворен вс. Галвао " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

У међувремену, Дантас ће се трудити да дуплира успех је имао против Галвао у њиховом првом састанку, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Беллатор 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Мике Рицхман једногласна одлука на "Беллатор 137: Халсеи вс. Грове. " Беллатор Сезона 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Октобар 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, мат Митрионе, 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 Евертон Теикеира у "Беллатор 139: Конго вс. Волков," 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 Џои Белтран у "Беллатор 143: Ворен вс. Дејвис," у септембру. Победник у“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 Брендон Халсеи.

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Бен Рајтер the first loss of his young career at "Беллатор 146: Като Вс. Манхоеф. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Са 12 његовог 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 Мајкл Чендлер прошлог новембра. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, да ли је на путу у кавез, или када узима на ко је ко од Беллатор ММА лаког талента. The 27-year-old will be making his 16^тхappearance 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 Пабло Вилласеца. Сада, “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. Сада, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Фебруар 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.

Комплетан "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Марцос Галвао (17-6-1) вс. Едуардо Дантас (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) вс. Винициус Куеироз (8-3)

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Дејв рицкелс (16-4, 1 НЦ) вс. Боби Купер (12-5)