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

 

IS: LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (Január 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 " Kansas Csillagok Arena Mulvane, Kansas. Ennek eredményeképpen, Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) has agreed to fight Kongo in the co-main event on Február 26.

 

Ezenkívül, 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 Marcos "Loro" Galvao(17-6-1) ellen, a korábbi bajnok 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,” amely levegõ élni Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham áramlanak élőben Bellator.com és A Bellator Mobile App.

 

Jegyek a "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " kezdőértékével csak $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, valamint a Kansas Csillagok Aréna jegyeladási.

 

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 at "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. Most, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Február 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, amikor Gaston Reyno (5-0) returns to the cage with the intent of keeping his unblemished record intact.

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: 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 Könnyű Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

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

 

Előzetes Card:

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

Bellator MMA pehelysúly Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Daniel Gallemore (4-3) vs. Frederick Brown (3-2)

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

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

Bellator MMA pehelysúly Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA váltósúlyú Feature Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

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

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

 

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (Január 6, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) ellen Bobby Cooper (12-5) bővült a fő kártya "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Kansas Csillagok Arena Mulvane, Kansas on February 26.

 

Ezenkívül, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) ellen, a korábbi bajnok Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) és nehézsúlyú Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) szembe kell néznie Augusto Sakai (9-0).

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas,” amely levegõ élni Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham áramlanak élőben Bellator.com és A Bellator Mobile App. További harcok kerül be röviden.

 

Jegyek a "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " kezdőértékével csak $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, valamint a Kansas Csillagok Aréna jegyeladási.

 

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 Michael Chandler Múlt novemberben. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, függetlenül attól, hogy útban a ketrec, vagy ha ő vesz egy Ki kicsoda a Bellator MMA könnyű tehetség. 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-headlinerPablo Villaseca. Most, “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.

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

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

Bellator MMA nehézsúlyú Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

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

 

CHEICK KONGO-AUGUSTO SAKAI TO FIGHT DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 150: Galvão VS. DANTAS 2’

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (December 21, 2015) – A heavyweight contest pitting Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) against the undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Kansas Csillagok Arena Mulvane, Kansas, tovább Február 26.

 

Ezenkívül, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) és a korábbi bajnok Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) Visszatér ellen az ellenfelet, hogy látható lesz egy későbbi időpontban.

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas,” amely levegõ élni Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham áramlanak élőben Bellator.com és A Bellator Mobile App. További harcok kerül be röviden.

 

Jegyek a "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " kezdőértékével csak $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, valamint a Kansas Csillagok Aréna jegyeladási.

 

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.

 

Maintaining an unblemished record to begin his professional career, Sakai will face arguably his stiffest competition to date when he meets Kongo on Február. 26. With seven finishes in nine outings, the 24-year-old Brazilian most recently finished Alex Huddleston at "Bellator 145: Az élet mindig drága ".

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

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. TBA

Bellator MMA nehézsúlyú Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

HIVATALOS "Bellator MMA: KONGO VS. Volkov "EREDMÉNYEK & FOTÓK

IS: Bellator MMA JELEK Josh "KOS" KOSCHECK A többféle KÜZDELEM AKCIÓ

KATTINTSON IDE Bellator 139 FOTÓK

 

Mulvane, Május. (Június 26, 2015) - Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) hasznosított számos kitűnő könyök sztrájk legyőzni Alexander Volkov (24-6) via egyhangú döntést a fő esemény a Bellator MMA: "Kongo vs. Volkov "Kansas Csillagok Arena Mulvane, Május., pénteken.

A francia könyörtelen volt az ő eltávolítási kísérletek és "Drago" nem tudta használni a hossza, hogy védekezzenek őket, kiadások jó ideje a nehézsúlyú találkozás a hátán.

A győzelem, Kongo javítja a 4-2 alatt Bellator MMA esernyő, míg Volkov most esett két egymást követő döntések.

 

A co-main event, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) látszólag útközben egy látványos leállítása John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) de a meggondolatlan térd a fejét egy lezuhant Alessio eredményezett nem verseny.

 

A 26 éves Derby, Május. őshonos volt az egykori World Extreme Cagefighting versenyző imbolygott ellen a ketrec, de a harsogó a szülővárosában rajongók lehet, hogy elborult az ő döntéshozatal, mint Rickels dobta a térd, és ennek eredményeként a játékvezető Rob Hinds intett le a küzdelem.

 

"Kansas, Sajnálom,"Rickels mondta. "A harc folyik pontosan úgy, ahogy vártam. Látni fogja nekem ezt újra, kivéve legközelebb, Megyek jogilag befejezni az ellenfelem. Én határozatlan fejbe, Elrontottam, Tudtam volna állítani bármelyik pillanatban, de én csak azt akartam, hogy befejezze azt. "

 

Milyen kétségtelenül a vége, mint a "kiütéssel az év" jelölt, Hisaki Kato (5-1) befejezett Joe Schilling (2-5) egy második körös Superman punch hatni az ő Bellator MMA debütált.

 

"Hittem magamban. Tudom, hogy nagyon nehéz kezét, és ez volt csak egy nagy durranás ütni,"Kato mondta a meccs után. "Úgy érzem, hogy nagyszerű munkát képviselő japán MMA. Ez nem csak a küzdő, mi is sztrájkolók is. "

 

Kato bemutatta a birkózó az első fordulóban, érvénytelenítését a világszínvonalú muay thai Schilling a földön. De miután néhány még cserék megnyitni a második lappal, Kato ütött egy tökéletesen elhelyezett ütés, amely elküldte e a részvétel egy őrület. Érdemes megjegyezni, hogy a japán nemzetközi nyerte mind az öt ő harcol a KO vagy TKO.

 

A nyitó főkártya roham este, Pat Curran (21-7) kapta vissza a nyertes pályán egyhangú (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) határozat több mint egy játék Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran eredetileg pala szembe Yamauchi up, de egy sérülés megteremtette a lehetőséget a Sanchez töltenie a rövid időn belül. A két featherweights fenntartotta a perzselő lépést során 15 jegyzőkönyv, de a három bíró által kinevezett Kansas Bizottság minden javára döntött az egykori 145-pound bajnok.

 

A meccs után, "Paddy Mike" megígérte, hogy javítsa tovább a mesterségét.

 

"Nagyon kellett ez a győzelem,"Curran mondta. "Szeretnék köszönetet mondani neki fokozni három héttel értesítést és figyelembe küzdelem. Megyek jönnek, Nekem van egy csomó javítani, és folyamatosan dolgozunk. Megyek, hogy térjen vissza az edzőterembe, és folyamatosan egyre jobb. "

 

Josh Koscheck aláírása:

 

Bellator MMA is bejelentette, hogy aláírja Josh "Kos" Koscheck (17-10) to a multi-fight deal. A váltósúlyú jön a Scott Coker vezetett promóció a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ahol halmozott fel a rekordot harcok néhány igen figyelemre méltó nevek a váltósúlyú divízió, beleértve Georges St. Pierre és Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, egy korábbi Divízió I birkózó bajnok, aki most csatlakozik egy ultra-versenyképes váltósúlyú divízió, ahol a visszavágót ellen Paul Daley esetleg valóra.

 

Előzetes eredmények:

Frederick Brown (3-1) megállt Derek OHI (6-4) ütéssel a Bellator 139 sötét főversenyen. A technikai kiütéssel jött :29 másodperccel az első fordulóban.

Aaron Ely (5-2) hasznosítják a slick küzdenek készségek, hogy nyújtson Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-5) egy állandó guillotine szivató at 1:05 A második körben. "A Cyborg" kiérdemelte minden az ő öt győzelmet útján benyújtása.

 

Az egyedül élő nők küzdelme a Bellator 139 kártyát nem okozott csalódást, mint Bryanna Fissori (2-0) szerzett egyhangú 29-28 döntés győzelem ellen Iona Razafiarison (2-1). A különbség az volt, a harmadik és utolsó képkocka, ahol a "Rózsaszín Ranger" biztosította a teljes mount és záporoztak ütések, keresek a célba, és megkapta a javára a kétség a bírók.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) teszi a szokása, befejező jegyzet elején, befejező ellenfelét Javy Ayala (8-4) via rear-naked choke a mere 72-seconds after the opening bell sounded. A győzelem, "Leborotvált Gorilla" két első körös befejezi az ő két harcok alatt Bellator MMA banner.

 

Előtt Augusto Sakai (10-0) és Daniel Gallemore (4-3) tudott leszállni széklete egy harmadik fordulóban, Gallemore sarok megállította a küzdelmet. Valahol az út mentén, "Big Kansas" kezdődött problémák merültek, így Sakai a win keresztül TKO és tartja a brazil vadászgép rekord makulátlan kezdeni szakmai pályafutását.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) kaptam vissza a nyerő utat elleni Joe Wolf (19-10) pénteken éjszaka, befejező Kansas őshonos ütéssel at 1:00 A kerek egy. "A Highlight Kid" javult 6-2 belsejében Bellator MMA ketrec.

 

Tartott 15 Szorosan megtámadott percet, hogy megtalálja a győztes között könnyűsúlyú Pablo Villaseca (9-1) és Bobby Cooper (12-5). Végül, két bíró szerezte a harcot mellett a férfi hívják "Super Duper,"Ami neki osztott döntést (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) győzelem.

 

A nyitó mérkőzés az est, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) tette a gyors munka Greg Scott (3-4), felvette a benyújtási győzelem után csak 1:17 A pehelysúlyú akció.

HIVATALOS mérlegelés EREDMÉNYEK, FOTÓK ÉS AZ "Bellator MMA: KONGO VS. Volkov "

Mulvane, Május. (Június 25, 2015) - Követve mérjük-inek a Kansas Csillagok Arena csütörtök, A Bellator 139 fő esemény között Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) és Alexander Volkov (24-5) megy a tervek szerint kevesebb, mint 24 órával később.

Amellett, hogy a headliner, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,"Amely dalok élőben és ingyenes Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS / 8 p.m. CT, funkciók három további kihagyhatatlan főkártya roham.

A co-main event, székhely szerinti állam hős David "The Caveman" Rickels (16-3) úgy néz ki, hogy vessen véget a jelenlegi nyerő széria John "The Natural" Alessio (35-17). Nem csak Rickels izgalmas, ha ő belép a ketrec, de ez az ő walkouts, hogy még Garner sok figyelmet

A mindig izgalmas Joe Schilling (2-4) továbbra is a perzselő ütemben 2015 amikor találkozik promóciós újonc Hisaki Kato (4-1). "Stitch em up" már pala versenyezni során a kick-box része "Bellator: Dynamite "szeptemberben.

A nyitó televíziós roham este, Volt Bellator Featherweight Champion Pat Curran (20-7) megpróbál véget vetni a jelenlegi két küzdelem csúszás, amikor találkozik 24 éves Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) rövid időn belül. "Paddy Mike" eredetileg pala szembe Yamauchi up, de egy sérülés kisiklott a döntés.

KATTINTSON IDE ALL mérlegelés FOTÓK

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (238.6) vs. Alexander Volkov (242)

 

Bellator Könnyű Fight: David Rickels (155.9) vs. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator középsúlyú Fight: Joe Schilling (185.9) vs. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator Featherweight Fight: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Előzetes Card (6:45 p.m. ÉS)

 

Bellator nehézsúlyú küzdelem: Derek OHI (264) vs. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Fight: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (134.3) vs. Aaron Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator Featherweight Fight: Iona Razafiarison (140.8) vs. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator nehézsúlyú küzdelem: Alex Huddleston (248.6) vs. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator nehézsúlyú küzdelem: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) vs. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator Featherweight Fight: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) vs. Joe Wolf (145.8)

 

Bellator Könnyű Fight: Bobby Cooper (155.9) vs. Pablo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator Featherweight Fight: Greg Scott (145.7) vs. 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, Kalifornia. (Június 8, 2015) – With an unfortunate injury forcing the withdrawal of Yamauchi up, 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 Június 26 is now complete with 13 total scraps to sink your teeth into.

 

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

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick “The Darkness” Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Az esemény történik Június 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Május.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/ 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com at 7 p.m. ÉS/ 6 p.m. CT. Jegyek a “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs.János “a Natural” Alessio (35-17) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1).

 

The 24-year-old Sanchez is an explosive featherweight, fighting with Duke Roufus out of the famed Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. The two-time Bellator veteran has shined throughout his current six-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a first-round rear naked choke over Stephen Banaszak at Bellator 128 followed by a dominant unanimous decision over Costa Rican standout Alejandro Villalobos at Bellator 135 idén márciusban. 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. Legutóbb, “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.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

 

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

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

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

Bellator középsúlyú Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Előzetes Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

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

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Fight: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

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

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

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

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

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

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Fight: Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11)

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

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

 

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

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Az esemény történik Június 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Május.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/ 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com at 6:45 p.m. ÉS/ 5:45 p.m. CT. Jegyek a “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

 

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

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

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

Bellator középsúlyú Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Előzetes Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

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

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Fight: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

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

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

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

 

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

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Easy Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins és @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

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

 

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

 

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

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) egynd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS / 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com at 7 p.m. ÉS / 6 p.m. CT.

 

További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, jelenleg mindenTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Csak 27 éves kor, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan A Bellator 132 januárban. The Corona, Kalifornia. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

 

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

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

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

Bellator középsúlyú Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Előzetes Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

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

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Easy Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins és @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

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

 

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

 

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

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) egynd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS / 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com at 7 p.m. ÉS / 6 p.m. CT.

 

További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, jelenleg mindenTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Csak 27 éves kor, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan A Bellator 132 januárban. The Corona, Kalifornia. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

 

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

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

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

Bellator középsúlyú Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Előzetes Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

Easy Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins és @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

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

 

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

 

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

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) egynd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS / 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com at 7 p.m. ÉS / 6 p.m. CT.

 

További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, jelenleg mindenTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Csak 27 éves kor, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan A Bellator 132 januárban. The Corona, Kalifornia. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Fő Card (9 p.m. ÉS)

 

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

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

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

Bellator középsúlyú Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Előzetes Card

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” adds middleweight slugfest pitting Joe Schilling vs. Hisaki Kato, making it the fourth and final main-card matchup

Easy Tweet: ".@JoeSchilling187 and Hisaki Kato join #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena tovább Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (Május 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) és Hisaki Kato (4-1) will clash in the fourth and final main-card matchup of next month’s “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” event which airs live on Spike.

 

Headlined by a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” zajlik Június 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Május.

 

Additional matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) figyelembe a Yamauchi up (18-2).

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/ 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com. További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, jelenleg minden Ticketmaster.com.

 

A 31 éves Schilling már harcok szakmailag óta 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, ahol elnyerte mind az Egyesült Államokon kívül. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, is, dolgozik azon, hogy Glory Last Man Standing versenyen az elmúlt június, versengő háromszor egy este. Schilling tette Bellator MMA debütált novemberben, pontozási egy “Knockout of the Year” candidate stoppage of noted striker Melvin Manhoef.

 

A karate stylist who first made his name in Japan in the sport of Kudo – a hybrid version of MMA that involves fighting in a gi, gloves and a mask – the 32-year-old Kato will fight in the U.S. Június 26th az első alkalommal. Kato’s transition in 2013 to traditional MMA rules has proven to be a rousing success, as he’s earned four knockout victories in his first five bouts. Three of those wins were earned in the first round, including an April 2014 victory that came in just 53 másodperc.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

 

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

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

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

Bellator Featherweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

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

B139_Kongo_Volkov

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real és @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (Április 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Június 26.

 

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

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/ 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com.

 

További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, jelenleg minden Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, a 6 láb 4 francia, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo most koncentrál kizárólag MMA és épített 4-2 dokumentálható a Bellator MMA banner. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

 

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

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

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

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real és @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 a @KansasStarArena Június 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa Monica, Kalifornia. (Április 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Június 26.

 

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

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. János “a Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ÉS/ 8 p.m. CT, míg az előzetes roham patak Spike.com.

 

További roham hamarosan bejelentenek.

 

Jegyek a “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kezdőértékével csak $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, jelenleg minden Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, a 6 láb 4 francia, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo most koncentrál kizárólag MMA és épített 4-2 dokumentálható a Bellator MMA banner. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.

 

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

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Péntek, Június 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

 

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

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

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