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TORTHAÍ FIGHT IOMLÁN & Grianghraif FOR Bellator 210: NJOKUANI vs. SALTER

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Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter Príomh Torthaí Cárta:

John Salter (16-4) defeated Chidi Njokuani (18-6, 1 NC) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 4:32 de bhabhta amháin

David Rickels (20-5) defeated Guilherme Bomba (10-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Kristina Williams (3-1) defeated Bruna Ellen (4-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Juan Archuleta (21-1) defeated Jeremy Spoon (20-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

 

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

Costello Van Steenis (11-1) defeated Chris HONEYCUTT (11-3, 1 NC) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jordan Young (10-0) defeated Anthony Ruiz (34-23) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:48 de bhabhta amháin

Yamauchi suas (23-4) defeated Daniel Weichel (39-11) via cinneadh scoilt (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Joe Schilling (3-5) defeated Will Morris (4-1) via TKO (corner stoppage) ag 5:00 de bhabhta amháin

Shawn Bunch (8-3) defeated Joe Warren (15-8) via verbal submission (punches) ag 1:42 de bhabhta amháin

Mike Shipman (12-1) defeated Scott Futrell (8-5) via aighneacht (anaconda choke) ag 2:58 de bhabhta amháin

Noad Lahat (13-4) defeated Brian Mór (11-7) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC) defeated Vernon Lewis (6-4) via ko (Punch) ag 2:51 de bhabhta amháin

Adil Benjilany (5-1) defeated Daniel Carey (5-3) via TKO (punches) ag :43 de bhabhta dhá

Hracho Darpinyan (17-8-2) agus Gerald Harris (25-7-1) fight to a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

 

 

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KNOCKOUT ARTISTS MELVIN MANHOEF AND CHIDI NJOKUANI COLLIDE IN EXPLOSIVE BELLATOR 210 MAIN EVENT AT WINSTAR WORLD RESORT AND CASINO ON NOV. 30

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, Samhain 30 with a battle of heavy-handed middleweights, as combat sports-veteran Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) takes on the dynamic Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) i gcás is mó de Bellator 210.

 

 

 

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Meán Fómhair 21 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Bellator.com agus Ticketmaster.com.

Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh i seachtainí romhainn.

 

 

 

A former world title challenger, Manhoef returns to the Bellator cage looking to stake his claim in a suddenly crowded middleweight division. The famed Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist is known for his highlight-reel KO’s throughout his impressive combat sports career that spans two and a half decades, including successful runs in DREAM, Cage Rage and Bellator. With career wins over Mark Hunt, Kazushi Sakuraba, “Cyborg” Santos, and most recently for Bellator, Hisaki Kato, “No Mercy” has plans for adding another name to his lengthy resume.

 

 

 

Njokuani made his Bellator debut in the welterweight division with a decisive victory over Ricky Rainey in 2015. Ó shin i leith, “Chidi Bang Bang” has notched impressive wins over Melvin Guillard and Andre Fialho. The Las Vegas fighter later announced himself to the 185-pound weight class in emphatic fashion with a victory over Hisaki Kato ag Bellator 189. Le 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani Cárta comhrac:

Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC)

 

 

*Cárta faoi réir athraithe

 

 

 

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AGUS FÓS! JULIA BUDD RETAINS WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH A SPLIT DECISION VICTORY AT BELLATOR 189

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Comhlánaigh Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 Príomh Torthaí Cárta:

Julia Budd (11-2) defeated Arlene Blencowe (10-7) via cinneadh scoilt (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sch58s8ehmtwnjr/AAAx69mIvHYsMWb1iukNObqea?dl=0

Rafael Lovato Jr.. (7-0) defeated Chris HONEYCUTT (10-2, 1 NC) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tcr1yg7q1e190fc/AAA7RYTKz1PLenoBmmjKaluTa?dl=0

Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) defeated Hisaki Kato (8-3) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xbk2nyzieavcgcm/AADm9fwL3c9TniJiK-gb-u4oa?dl=0

 

David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) defeated Adam Piccolot (9-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jz0hx1wjmz82s11/AAB-PokM2z8vn211Lmv9WojZa?dl=0

 

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

Sam Sicilia (16-8) defeated Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (2-1) defeated Rick Gutierrez (0-2) via knockout at 1:13 de bhabhta amháin

Mandel Nallo (6-0) defeated Alec Williams (6-2) trí TKO ag 0:18 de bhabhta amháin

Juliana Velasquez (6-0) defeated Na Liang (6-2) via aighneacht (arm bar) ag 0:32 de bhabhta dhá

Cris Williams (3-0) defeated Thomas Lopez (1-3) via aighneacht (triangle) ag 1:39 de bhabhta amháin

Stephanie Geltmacher (2-0) defeated Ky Bennett (0-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Brian Grinnell (9-7) defeated Kemmyelle Haley (7-6) via submission at 0:39 de bhabhta amháin

Brandon Phillips (7-3) defeated Jordan Howard (10-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Andrew Parker (7-2) defeated Frank Patterson (4-5) via aighneacht (triangle) ag 3:03 de bhabhta amháin

 

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BELLATOR 182 TORTHAÍ & PHOTOS FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NUA-EABHRAC

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Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) defeated Chidi Njokuani (17-5) via TKO (punches) ag 4:08 de bhabhta amháin

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) defeated Brennan Ward (14-6) via aighneacht (gilitín) ag 1:02 de bhabhta trí

Bruna Ellen (4-1) defeated Veta Arteaga (3-1) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) defeated Blair Tugman (10-7) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) defeated Justin Roswell (1-2) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 1:35 de bhabhta amháin

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) defeated Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris HONEYCUTT (10-1) defeated Kevin Casey (9-6-2) via TKO (punches) ag 2:06 de bhabhta dhá

Kate Jackson (9-2) defeated Colleen Schneider (11-8) via TKO (leg injury) ag 5:00 de bhabhta amháin

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) defeated Daniel Pineda (22-13) via TKO (stad dochtúir) ag 4:05 de bhabhta dhá

Henry Corrales (14-3) defeated Noad Lahat (11-3) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) defeated Philipe Lins (10-2) via ko (punches) ag 3:03 de bhabhta amháin

Talita Nogueira (7-0) defeated Amanda Bell (5-5) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:44 de bhabhta amháin

Ricky Rainey (13-4) defeated Marc Stevens (21-11) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Kristi Lopez (1-1-1) throid Jessica Sotack (1-1-1) to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Matt Secor (9-4) defeated T.J. Sumler (5-6) via aighneacht (Americana) ag 4:00 de bhabhta amháin

Tom Regal (2-0) defeated Kastroit Xhema (1-1) via ko (punches) ag 3:21 de bhabhta amháin

Alex Potts (1-0) defeated Brandon Polcare (1-1) via aighneacht (Kimura) ag 3:10 de bhabhta amháin

Joshua Ricci (4-0) defeated Brandon Warne (1-3) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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FORMER CHAMP ANDREY KORESHKOV TAKES ON CHIDI NJOKUANI DURING BELLATOR 182 MAIN EVENT AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN UPSTATE NEW YORK ON AUGUST 25

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FREISIN, CONNECTICUT’S BRENNAN WARD RETURNS AGAINST FERNANDO GONZALEZ IN EXPLOSIVE MATCHUP

LOS ANGELES — Following Bellator NYC ag Madison Square Garden, Bellator MMA returns to the Empire State to make its Upstate New York debut set to invade Turning Stone ResortCasino in Verona, N.Y.. with a welterweight main event pitting former Bellator champ Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) aghaidh Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC) ar an Aoine, August 25for Bellator 182.

Chomh maith leis sin, a second welterweight bout will serve as the evening’s co-main showdown when Brennan Ward (14-5) Buaileann Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) in a bout sure to produce fireworks, while featherweight A.J. McKee returns to the cage fresh off an ESPN “SportsCenter” Top-Ten finish of Dominic Mazzotta in his last outing.

Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Ticéid le haghaidh Bellator 182 dul ar díol Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 2 ag 10:00 a.m. AGUS do $85, $65, $47 agus $37 and can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

The 26-year-old Russian phenom Koreshkov has been ascendant since his very first professional fight, claiming 19 career victories over 21 foircinn, including wins in each of his first 13 comórtais. Fighting out of Omsk, Rúis, “Spartan” will be making his 13th career appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and his first of 2017. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, Koreshkov has accrued a total of 10 victories over a four-year run, highlighted by a welterweight world title triumph over current champion Douglas Lima and a successful title defense over Benson Henderson ag Bellator 153. Ós rud é a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann ghairmiúil in 2010, Koreshkov has collected 13 bailchríocha, Lena n-áirítear 10 knockouts, eight of which came in the first round, making him one of the most dangerous 170-pounders in the game.

Troid as Las Vegas, Nev., Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win eight consecutive bouts and 12 de chuid caite 13. Ó tháinig an fray Bellator MMA i 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected four victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. An chuid is mó le déanaí, “Chidi Bang Bang” defeated Melvin Guillard ag Bellator 171 i mí Eanáir, adding to his current run of success.

The 28-year-old Ward enters the contest as one of the most feared fighters in Bellator MMA’s stacked 170-pound class. Le 13 finishes over his 14 victories gairme, lena n-áirítear naoi knockouts, “Irish” possesses the perfect combination of pure strength and fearlessness. A 14-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the Waterford, Conn. native will look to earn his 10th win under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2012, Ward has yet to see a bout enter the third frame and has finished six of his nine opponents in the opening round. Fans can expect to see fireworks when Ward is inside the Bellator cage on Lúnasa 25.

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., the 33-year-old Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the eighth time in his 14-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA; collecting six victories over a seven-fight, three-year span, highlighted by a first round knockout of Karo Parisyan.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying nine wins over his last 12 foircinn, including a pair of first round knockouts and a five-fight winning streak from 2014-16. Le 16 de chuid 26 hOilimpeacha gairme ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, the 40-fight veteran will look to add to that total as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most unshakable talents the welterweight division has to offer.

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a splash in his first eight fights as an MMA professional, racking up six finishes in eight outings. The Long Beach, Calif. native heads to the East Coast looking to stay undefeated with another impressive finish.

Nationally-recognized for hosting legendary, fight-of-the-year-level boxing events, rivaling venues in major cities such as Las Vegas, Miami and New York City, Turning Stone was one of the first venues in New York to host professional MMA after it was legalized by the State last year, further distinguishing it as the premier destination for live combat sports. An Lúnasa 25 Bellator MMA event will mark Turning Stone’s third professional MMA event in less than a year.

Nuashonraithe Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. NjokuaniPríomh Cárta:

Welterweight Príomh-Imeacht: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Brennan Ward (14-5) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (26-14)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (8-0) vs. TBD

 

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COMPLETE BELLATOR 171 TORTHAÍ, Sleachta & Grianghraif

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Buaicphointí Video Anseo

Chidi Njokuani (17-4) defeated Melvin Guillard (32-17) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-25, 30-24, 30-26)

Quote: “I felt like the fight was pretty good, I had taken it on short notice, so I didn’t really have a lot of time to prepare for it,” Chidi Njokuani said. “Tríd is tríd, I thought I did alright, but like I said, I just didn’t have a full camp and I could tell the difference.”

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/per4k86majpp5m7/AACAUkbQzegBSRD_TQ6OVkl0a?dl=0

David Rickels (18-5) defeated Aaron Derrow (14-9) trí TKO ag :45 de bhabhta trí

Quote: “I can’t wait to re-watch that walkout. Shoutout to everyone that helped with that, including Sean Grande,” David Rickels said. “Anois, give me the fun fights. Give me whoever wants it. I dropped him with a good combination 30 seances in and set the tone, I really wanted to get the finish and after anocht, I’m one step closer to being the best of the best.”

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/km0yv4a45r6tiee/AAAZ8aLX6To6KuU1zIOrtMKCa?dl=0

Jessica Middleton (2-0) defeated Alice Yauger (4-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-26, 30-26)

Quote: “Blood and pain, isn’t that what you guys wanted? She was tough, after the first round I was like ‘holy crap,’ Jessica Middleton said. “I’m not truly happy with my performance, I want to get better and I will come back stronger and more efficient. Emily Ducote is great, I’d love to fight her, but I’m ready for any flyweight, Tá mé réidh le dul.”

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qx27fz4n49oakqx/AAAvwiCrRmPgTVdzb0eI9MRga?dl=0

A.J. McKee (6-0) defeated Brandon Phillips (6-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Quote: “I thought the night went well. It’s a fight and you never know what result you’re going to get in a fight. End of the day, I’m coming home with the victory,” A.J. McKee said. “I knew I could go out there and wrestle, but I wanted to do something different and entertain the fans.”

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/492bpnr154drzqo/AACkb5DI-_f1oB5lHXFFK6jTa?dl=0

Preliminary Photos Here:

Jarod Trice (2-0) defeated Kevin Woltkamp (1-3) via knockout at 3:17 de bhabhta dhá

Quote: “Gach rud a chuaigh de réir an phlean anocht. I told my coaches that I have the best left hook in the world and my opponent better watch out for it,” Jarod Trice said. “I’m going to take fights from 185 go 265 pounds and best believe that they all can catch these hands”

Tyrell Fortune (2-0) defeated Will Johnson (0-1) trí TKO ag 4:27 de bhabhta dhá

Quote: “It was a good fight and a good win, but I took a few shots the groin that really made it difficult for me anocht,” Tyrell Fortune said. “I’ll take the win, but I paid for it.”

Jordan Young (6-0) defeated Chris Harris (7-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Justin Overton (4-2) defeat Gaston Reyno (6-2) via technical submission (chúl-naked choke) ag :34 de bhabhta dhá

Bruna Ellen (3-1) defeated Carmella James (0-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Domo Garcia (1-0) defeated Will Lavine (0-1) via aighneacht (triantán choke) ag 2:08 de bhabhta dhá

Chance Rencountre (9-2) defeated Jake Lindsay (11-6) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Johnny Marigo (3-0) defeated Joe Fulk (4-5) trí TKO ag 1:23 de bhabhta amháin

Manny Meraz (9-3) defeated Scott Heston (4-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Mike Breeden (1-0) defeated Craig Farley (0-1) trí TKO ag 4:38 de bhabhta 1

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Bellator iomlána 171 Weigh-In Results, Video & Grianghraif

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STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING BELLATOR 171 TOMORROW NIGHT LIVE ON SPIKE

 

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Weigh-In Video Here

 

MULVANE, KANSAS. (Jan. 26, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani took place this evening in front of a rowdy crowd just outside the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The competitors are now ready for action amárach, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT.

The event is headlined by a 180 lb. catchweight main event featuring Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) agus Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). I gcás comh-is mó na hoíche, Kansas’ own Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight. The Spike-televised main card also offers an enticing featherweight clash pitting undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) aghaidh Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) aghaidh Alice Yauger (4-4).

Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh babhtaí sruth beo ar Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App.

 

Príomh Cárta: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. AGUS/8:00 p.m. CT)

Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (178.1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (179.7)

 

Co-Príomh Lightweight Imeacht: Dave Rickels (170.3) vs. Aaron Derrow (169.8)

 

Featherweight Príomh Cárta Bout: A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*

 

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Jessica Middleton (126) vs. Alice Yauger (125.7)

Réamh Cárta: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. AGUS/6:00 p.m. CT)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Chris Harris (184.7) vs. Jordan Young (187)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Reyno (145.2) vs. Justin Overton (146)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (223.6) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (238)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (244.4) vs. Will Johnson (228.1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (125) vs. Carmella James (124.2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Will Lavine (170.8) vs. Domo Garcia (170.5)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Chance Rencountre (170) vs. Jake Lindsay (170.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (135.5) vs. Joe Fulk (135.9)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Manny Meraz (170.2) vs. Scott Heston (170.1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (155.5) vs. Mike Breeden (155.9)

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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) agus Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 Is Bruna Ellen (2-1), a ghlacfaidh ar Carmella James (Tús) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) aghaidh Jordan Young (5-0), in éineacht le Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) versus Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) a ghlacadh ar Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) dúshláin Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Ticéid le haghaidh Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani tosú ag $24 agus tá siad ar díol anois agKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. The Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Bhrasaíl, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Anois, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Comhlánaigh Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Príomh Cárta:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Gné comhrac featherweight: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Réamh Cárta:

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Tús) vs. Domo Garcia (Tús)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (Tús) vs. Mike Breeden (Tús)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Tús)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Tús)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) aghaidh Brandon Phillips (6-2) Tá curtha leis an cárta Spike-teilifís is mó de Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Chomh maith leis sin, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) a ghlacadh ar Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Ticéid le haghaidh Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani tosú ag $24 agus tá siad ar díol anois ag KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, le ceithre knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis ag Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Bruna Ellen at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uragua, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Nuashonraithe Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Príomh Cárta:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Gné comhrac featherweight: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Tús) vs. Domo Garcia (Tús)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (Tús) vs. Mike Breeden (Tús)

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MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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HOLLYWOOD, SIN MAR. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) aghaidh Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Ar deireadh, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) aghaidh Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.

Ticéid le haghaidh Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani tosú ag $24 agus tá siad ar díol anois ag KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, where he fought 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Le 21 de chuid 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 de chuid caite 12. Ó tháinig an fray Bellator MMA i 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. An chuid is mó le déanaí, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho ag ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. Le 10 de chuid 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

Nuashonraithe Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Príomh Cárta:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)