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

 

DE ASEMENEA: LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Ianuarie 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 " la Kansas Steaua Arena în Mulvane, Kansas. Ca rezultat, Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) has agreed to fight Kongo in the co-main event on Februarie 26.

 

În plus, 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) împotriva fostului campion 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,” ce va fi difuzat în direct pe Spike la 9 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare vor transmite în flux live pe Bellator.com și Mobile App Bellator.

 

Biletele pentru "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " care încep de la doar $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, precum și de box-office Kansas stele Arena.

 

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

Actualizat "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 Element ușoare 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)

 

Card de preliminară:

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

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

Bellator MMA Carton 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 Element ușoare Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

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

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

Bellator MMA Element ușoare 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, Calif. (Ianuarie 6, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) împotriva Bobby Cooper (12-5) a fost adăugată la card principal al "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " la Kansas Steaua Arena în Mulvane, Kansas on February 26.

 

În plus, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) împotriva fostului campion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) și grea Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) se va confrunta cu Augusto Sakai (9-0).

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas,” ce va fi difuzat în direct pe Spike la 9 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare vor transmite în flux live pe Bellator.com și Mobile App Bellator. Lupte suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Biletele pentru "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " care încep de la doar $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, precum și de box-office Kansas stele Arena.

 

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 acest trecut noiembrie. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, fie că este vorba în drum spre cusca, sau atunci când el ia pe un cine este cine a Bellator MMA talent usoare. The 27-year-old will be making his 16lea 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. Acum, “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.

Actualizat "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 la categoria grea Element 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, Calif. (Decembrie 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 " la Kansas Steaua Arena în Mulvane, Kansas, pe Februarie 26.

 

În plus, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) și fostul campion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) va reveni la acțiune împotriva unui adversar care va fi dezvaluit la o dată ulterioară.

 

The contests will take up three slots of the televised portion ofBellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas,” ce va fi difuzat în direct pe Spike la 9 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare vor transmite în flux live pe Bellator.com și Mobile App Bellator. Lupte suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Biletele pentru "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " care încep de la doar $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, precum și de box-office Kansas stele Arena.

 

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 Februarie. 26. With seven finishes in nine outings, the 24-year-old Brazilian most recently finished Alex Huddleston la "Bellator 145: Cu vârf și îndesat. "

Actualizat "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 la categoria grea Element Bout: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

OFICIAL "Bellator MMA: Kongo VS. REZULTATE Volkov " & IMAGINI

DE ASEMENEA: Bellator MMA SEMNE JOSH "KOS" Koscheck multi-LUPTA DEAL

CLICK AICI PENTRU Bellator 139 IMAGINI

 

Mulvane, Mai. (Iunie 26, 2015) - Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) utilizată o gamă largă de greve cot pentru a învinge Alexander Volkov (24-6) prin decizie unanimă în evenimentul principal de Bellator MMA: "Kongo vs. Volkov "din Kansas Steaua Arena în Mulvane, Mai., vineri.

Francezul a fost neobosit cu incercarile sale de eliminare și "Drago" nu a putut să folosească lungime de a le îndepărta, petrece o durată bună de întâlnirea grea pe spate.

Cu victoria, Kongo imbunatateste la 4-2 sub umbrela Bellator MMA, în timp ce Volkov a scăzut acum două decizii consecutive.

 

În cazul în care co-principal, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) a fost aparent în drum spre o oprire spectaculos de John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) dar un genunchi prost sfătuit-la cap de o Alessio doborât dus la o nici concurs.

 

În vârstă de 26 de ani Derby, Mai. nativ a avut fostul Mondiale Extreme Cagefighting concurent wobbled împotriva cușcă, dar zgomotul fanilor orașul natal poate fi întunecat luarea deciziilor sale, ca Rickels aruncat genunchiul și ca un arbitru urmare Rob Hinds fluturat pe lupta.

 

"Kansas, Îmi pare atât de rău,"Rickels spus. "Lupta a fost de gând exact cum ma asteptam. Veți vedea mă face acest lucru din nou, cu excepția data viitoare, Am de gând să termin legal adversarul meu. L-am îngenunchiat în cap, Am greșit, Aș putea-am oprit la un al doilea, dar am vrut doar să-l termin. "

 

In ceea ce se va încheia, fără îndoială, ca un "knock-out al anului" candidat, Hisaki Kato (5-1) terminat Joe Schilling (2-5) cu un al doilea tur Superman pumn să impresioneze în debutul Bellator MMA.

 

"Am crezut în mine. Știu că am mâini foarte grele și a luat doar o singură șansă mare să-l bat,"Kato a declarat, după lupta. "Simt am făcut o treabă bună de a reprezenta japonez MMA. E vorba doar de lupta, suntem, de asemenea, greviștii de asemenea. "

 

Kato prezentat grappling sale primul tur de scrutin, anularea Thai de clasă mondială de Muay a Schilling pe teren. Dar, după câteva schimburi de chiar pentru a deschide al doilea ardezie, Kato a lovit cu un pumn perfect plasat care a trimis cei prezenți într-o frenezie. Este de remarcat faptul că japonez International a castigat toate cele cinci lupte sale prin KO sau TKO.

 

În deschiderea principal lupta carte de seara, Pat Curran (21-7) am întors pe pista castigatoare cu o unanimitate (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) decizie pe un joc Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran a fost inițial programat să se confrunte Yamauchi up, dar o accidentare a creat posibilitatea Sanchez a umple-in pe termen scurt. Cele două featherweights mentinut un ritm torid de-a lungul 15 minute, dar cele trei judecători numiți de către Comisie Kansas toate decis în favoarea fostului campion 145 de lire.

 

După lupta, "Paddy Mike", a promis să continue îmbunătățirea pe ambarcațiunile lui.

 

"Aveam nevoie de această victorie într-adevăr,"Curran a spus. "Vreau să-i mulțumesc pentru intensificarea pe trei preaviz săptămâni și luând lupta. Am de gând să păstreze vin, Am o mulțime de a îmbunătăți și continue să lucreze la. Am de gând să se întoarcă la sala de sport și să păstreze mai bine. "

 

Josh Koscheck Semnarea:

 

Bellator MMA a anunțat, de asemenea, semnarea Josh "Kos" Koscheck (17-10) to a multi-fight deal. Semimijlocie vine la promovarea condus-Coker Scott de la Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) unde a acumulat recordul său de luptă unele dintre numele cele mai notabile în divizia semimijlocie, inclusiv Georges St. Pierre și Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, este un fost campion de wrestling Divizia I care se alătură acum o divizie semimijlocie ultra-competitiv, în cazul în care o revansa împotriva Paul Daley ar putea veni eventual la îndeplinire.

 

Rezultate preliminare:

Frederick Brown (3-1) oprit Derek OHI (6-4) cu pumni în Bellator 139 evenimentul principal întuneric. Knock-out tehnic venit :29 secunde în primul tur de scrutin.

Aaron Ely (5-2) utilizat abilitățile sale grappling slick să prezinte Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-5) cu un soc ghilotină în picioare la 1:05 de runda a doua. "Cyborg" a câștigat toate cele cinci victorii cu titlu de depunere.

 

Lupta femeilor singure cu privire la Bellator 139 carte nu a dezamăgit, ca Bryanna Fissori (2-0) câștigat o unanimitate 29-28 victorie decizie împotriva Iona Razafiarison (2-1). Diferența a fost a treia și ultima cadru, unde "Pink Ranger" asigurat un suport complet si plouat pumni, cauta finisajul și primirea beneficiul îndoielii de judecători.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) este de a face un obicei de resturi de finisare devreme, finisare adversarul său Javy Ayala (8-4) via rear-naked choke a mere 72-seconds after the opening bell sounded. Cu victorie, "Shaved Gorilla" are două finisaje de prima rundă din cele două lupte sub steagul Bellator MMA.

 

Înainte Augusto Sakai (10-0) și Daniel Gallemore (4-3) ar putea primi de pe scaune lor pentru un al treilea tur, Colț Gallemore lui a oprit lupta. Undeva pe drum, "Big Kansas" a început probleme vedea, oferind Sakai victorie prin TKO și evidența luptător brazilian de impecabilă a începe cariera profesională.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) am întors la drum câștigătoare împotriva Joe Wolf (19-10) vineri noapte, terminarea Kansas-nativul cu pumni la 1:00 de o rundă. "Kid Highlight" îmbunătățit la 6-2 în interiorul cuștii Bellator MMA.

 

A luat 15 strâns în litigiu minute pentru a găsi un câștigător între lightweights Pablo Villaseca (9-1) și Bobby Cooper (12-5). În cele din urmă, doi judecători marcat lupta în favoarea omului ei numesc "Super Duper,"Oferindu-i decizia divizat (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victorie.

 

În meciul de deschidere de seara, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) a făcut de lucru rapidă a Greg Scott (3-4), ridicarea victorie de depunere după numai 1:17 de acțiune pană.

OFICIALE REZULTATE cântăresc-IN, Fotografii și informații de la "Bellator MMA: Kongo VS. Volkov "

Mulvane, Mai. (Iunie 25, 2015) - Următoarele greutatea-uri de la Kansas stele Arena joi, Bellator 139 evenimentul principal între Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) și Alexander Volkov (24-5) va continua ca planificate mai puțin de 24 de ore mai târziu,.

În plus față de plafon, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,"Ce va fi difuzat în direct și gratuit la Spike la 9 p.m. ȘI / 8 p.m. CT, dispune de trei suplimentar trebuie să-vedea principalele crize de carduri.

În cazul în care co-principal, erou de stat acasă David "Caveman" Rickels (16-3) pare să pună capăt prezentului castigatoare a Ioan "Natural" Alessio (35-17). Nu numai ca este interesant Rickels odată ce intră în cușcă, dar este părăsirea sesiunilor sale că acumula, de asemenea, o mulțime de atenție

Mereu interesante Joe Schilling (2-4) va continua ritmul său torid in 2015 când întâlnește nou venit de promovare Hisaki Kato (4-1). "Up Stitch Em" este deja programat pentru a concura în timpul porțiunea de kickboxing de "Bellator: Dinamită ", în septembrie.

În meciul de deschidere televizată a serii, Fostul campion Ușoară Bellator Pat Curran (20-7) va încerca să pună capăt curent mini sale de două lupta atunci cand se intalneste in varsta de 24 de ani Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) pe loc. "Paddy Mike" a fost inițial programat să se confrunte Yamauchi up, dar o accidentare deraiat înclinarea.

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Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

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

 

Bellator lupta ușoară: David Rickels (155.9) vs. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator Mijlocie Lupta: Joe Schilling (185.9) vs. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator Ușoară Lupta: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Card de preliminară (6:45 p.m. ȘI)

 

Bellator grea Lupta: Derek OHI (264) vs. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator cocoș Lupta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (134.3) vs. Aaron Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator Ușoară Lupta: Iona Razafiarison (140.8) vs. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator grea Lupta: Alex Huddleston (248.6) vs. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator grea Lupta: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) vs. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator Ușoară Lupta: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) vs. Joe Wolf (145.8)

 

Bellator lupta ușoară: Bobby Cooper (155.9) vs. Pablo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator Ușoară Lupta: 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, Calif. (Iunie 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 Iunie 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) și Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1) as well as featherweights Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0) și lightweights 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). Evenimentul are loc Iunie 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Mai.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ȘI/ 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare flux pe Spike.com la 7 p.m. ȘI/ 6 p.m. CT. Bilete pentru “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.Ioan “Naturala” 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 acest trecut martie. 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. Cel mai recent, “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. Îra, a Whichita native, made his Bellator MMA debut in 2011 and has had a mixed bag of success.

 

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

 

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

Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1)

Bellator Mijlocie Caracteristică Lupta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card de preliminară

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

Bellator cocoș preliminară Lupta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator ușoare preliminară Lupta: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator grea preliminară Lupta: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

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

Bellator grea preliminară Lupta: Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3)

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0)

Bellator grea preliminară Lupta: Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1)

Bellator ușoare preliminară Lupta: 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, Calif. (Iunie 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), lightweights 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) și 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). Evenimentul are loc Iunie 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Mai.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ȘI/ 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare flux pe Spike.com la 6:45 p.m. ȘI/ 5:45 p.m. CT. Bilete pentru “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.Ioan “Naturala” 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” - Vineri, Iunie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator Mijlocie Caracteristică Lupta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card de preliminară

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

Bellator cocoș preliminară Lupta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator ușoare preliminară Lupta: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator grea preliminară Lupta: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: 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 și @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 la @KansasStarArena iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mai 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” eveniment, 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 KidJenkins (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, Mai.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. Ioan “Naturala” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pla “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) ond 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. I / 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare flux pe Spike.com la 7 p.m. I / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent laTicketmaster.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. Doar 27 ani, 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 la Bellator 132 în ianuarie. The Corona, Calif. 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 meciuri. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 sale 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

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

Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator Mijlocie Caracteristică Lupta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card de preliminară

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: 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 și @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 la @KansasStarArena iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mai 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” eveniment, 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 KidJenkins (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, Mai.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. Ioan “Naturala” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pla “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) ond 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. I / 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare flux pe Spike.com la 7 p.m. I / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent laTicketmaster.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. Doar 27 ani, 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 la Bellator 132 în ianuarie. The Corona, Calif. 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 meciuri. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 sale 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

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

Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator Mijlocie Caracteristică Lupta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card de preliminară

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

Easy Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins și @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 la @KansasStarArena iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mai 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” eveniment, 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 KidJenkins (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, Mai.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. Ioan “Naturala” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pla “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) ond 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. I / 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare flux pe Spike.com la 7 p.m. I / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent laTicketmaster.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. Doar 27 ani, 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 la Bellator 132 în ianuarie. The Corona, Calif. 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 meciuri. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 sale 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

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

Card de principal (9 p.m. ȘI)

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator Mijlocie Caracteristică Lupta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card de preliminară

Bellator Ușoară preliminară Lupta: 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 la @KansasStarArena pe Iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mai 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) și 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” are loc Iunie 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Mai.

 

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

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ȘI/ 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare stream pe Spike.com. Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent la Ticketmaster.com.

 

În vârstă de 31 de ani Schilling a fost lupta profesional de la 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, unde a câștigat atât S.U.A.. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, precum și, de lucru drumul său spre glorie lui Last Man Standing turneu in luna iunie, de trei ori concurente într-un singur seară. Schilling a făcut debutul Bellator MMA în noiembrie, de notare a “Knockout anului” 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. iunie 26lea pentru prima dată. 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 secunde.

 

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

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: 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”

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Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real și @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 la @KansasStarArena iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Aprilie 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 Iunie 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, Mai.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. Ioan “Naturala” 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. ȘI/ 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare stream pe Spike.com.

 

Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent la Ticketmaster.com.

 

Congoleză, un 6-picior-4 francez, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. Un campion mondial multiplu-time în kickboxing, Congoleză se concentreaza acum exclusiv pe MMA și-a construit o 4-2 Rezultatele sub egida Bellator MMA. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 victorii knockout cariera, 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. În lucrarea sa 24 victorii cariera, Volkov has scored 17 de knock-out.

 

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

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real și @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 la @KansasStarArena iunie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Aprilie 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 Iunie 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, Mai.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. Ioan “Naturala” 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. ȘI/ 8 p.m. CT, în timp ce crize preliminare stream pe Spike.com.

 

Crize suplimentare vor fi anunțate în curând.

 

Bilete pentru “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” care încep de la doar $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sunt disponibile în prezent la Ticketmaster.com.

 

Congoleză, un 6-picior-4 francez, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. Un campion mondial multiplu-time în kickboxing, Congoleză se concentreaza acum exclusiv pe MMA și-a construit o 4-2 Rezultatele sub egida Bellator MMA. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 victorii knockout cariera, 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. În lucrarea sa 24 victorii cariera, Volkov has scored 17 de knock-out.

 

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

 

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

Bellator ușoare Caracteristică Lupta: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Ușoară Caracteristică Lupta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)