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BELLATOR RETAINS THE SERVICES OF EXCITING FEATHERWEIGHT EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Saum toj no: Emmanuel Sanchez lands a shot on Daniel Pineda at “Bellator 149” rau FEB. 19, 2016

Raug Monica (Lub peb hlis ntuj 29, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce that it has retained the services of 25-year-old talent Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2), having re-signed the exciting fighter to a multi-year, multi-sib ntaus ntawv cog lus extension.

 

Sanchez boasts a 6-1 record under the Bellator banner, with his only loss coming in the form of a decision at the hands of former featherweight champion Pat Curran (21-7). The exciting product from the famed Roufusport Team earned his contract extension after winning three fights in a row against Henry Corrales (12-2), Justin Lawrence (8-3) thiab Daniel Pineda (21-12) all in under five months.

 

“El Matador’s” fight against Pineda kicked off action for the record breaking “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event that was watched by over 3.5 lab cas rau cov neeg. You can watch the enthralling action by clicking on the image below.

 

VIDEO: Click above to re-watch the epic battle from Bellator 149

 

Sanchez trains under the tutelage of highly regarded coach Duke Roufus alongside former WWE superstar CM Punk and other talented MMA fighters the likes of Ben Askren and Anthony Pettis. Earlier this month, Roufus shed light on a positive story involving an MMA fighter and a motor vehicle, when he announced that Sanchez had used his “Bellator 149” purse to buy a new car for his mother.

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BELLATOR MMA BRINGS FANS CLOSER TO THEIR FAVORITE FIGHTERS WITH NEW VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY

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Saum toj no: Frank Shamrock experiencing Virtual Reality (VR) via headset (photo credit: Bellator MMA/Lucas Noonan)

 

Raug Monica (Lub peb hlis ntuj 9, 2016) – Bellator MMA is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring the most forward-thinking technology to its ever-increasing fan-base, providing them with unrivaled access to the world-class promotion and its superstars. During the record-shattering “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event this past February, Bellator launched a virtual reality initiative, giving fans a new immersive behind-the-scenes experience, from inside and Kimbo Slice’s locker room before their fights to walking down the ramp with the fighters in front of thousands of fans at the Toyota Center in Houston.

 

“We’re continuously looking for new ways to leverage technology to bring our fans into the cage yog li hais lus,"Hais tias Bellator COO Jason Jordan. “We want to make them feel more connected to the sport of MMA, to the fighters themselves and to the underlying storylines that fuel the emotion and passion of the sport. In this sense, we are very excited about the potential that Virtual Reality holds, and this was unequivocally proven in Houston where we captured some groundbreaking and incredibly immersive footage that I’m sure both hardcore and casual fans alike will enjoy. Not only did we break ratings records that night, but we also raised the creative bar with our VR coverage in terms of literally engulfing fans in the energy and excitement that makes MMA like no other sport.”

 

To shoot the VR footage, Bellator used three separate six-camera rigs using GoPro cameras including one that was fully spherical, attached to a stabilized, mobile monopod. This camera was used for capturing fighters as they left their locker rooms and entered the arena. Two rigs were tethered to a monitoring command center, which allowed producers to monitor the cameras from each rig. Bellator also used Kolor’s Autopano software to stitch together the footage from the GoPro rigs and Adobe Premiere and After Effects to edit and apply graphics to the final stitch.

 

CHECK IT OUT: To re-live some of the action from “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie,” fans can check out the Bellator VR Experience by clicking no. It is recommended to use a smartphone or tablet for best results, or better yet a VR headset.

 

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ROYCE GRACIE, KIMBO SLICE EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 149’

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Houston, Texas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 19) - Nws yog ib tug pairing uas yog synonymous nrog cov kev ua si nawv ntawm mixed martial arts — Ken Shamrock tiv tiag Royce Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," it was Gracie who went home with a second victory over Shamrock in the third fight of their classic rivalry.

 

After landing a knee to the body of Shamrock, Gracie pounced, raining down hammerfists to the temple of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” that forced the referee to call a stoppage to the action at 2:22 ntawm cov lus qhib ncej. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo Hlais (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Lub hauv siab 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 ntawm puag ncig peb. The win ends a longstanding beef between the two men that began in the streets of Perrine, and wound up being settled inside the Bellator MMA cage.

Derek Liaj teb (16-6) upset Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 vib nas this mus rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig. Nrog lub yeej, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Michael Chandler thiab Brandon Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Emanuel Newton thiab Linton Vassell featured multiple low blows, which ultimately cost “The Hardcore Kid” the bout on the scorecards, with judges’ giving scores of (30-26, 29-27, 29-27). Nrog lub yeej, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," defeating Daniel Pineda (21-12) nrog cov qhab nia ntawm (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Nrog lub yeej, “El Matador” has now won three consecutive bouts at featherweight and continues his pursuit of trying to become the “Oscar De La Hoya” of mixed martial arts.

Yam ua ntej tau:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) yeej Richard Knepp (3-3) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm :42 Mahon (5-4) yeej Davis Sylvester (5-4) via TKO at 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) yeej Ryan Hollins (10-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28 x 3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) yeej Anthony Ivy (1-1) ntawm cuav (anaconda choke) ntawm 2:09 or R1

Justin Wren (12-2) yeej Juan Torres (4-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27 x 3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) yeej Angel Zamora ntawm cuav (armbar) ntawm 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) yeej Ruben Esparza (1-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) yeej Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) ntawm cuav (guillotine) ntawm 2:33 of R1

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MMA LEGENDS KEN SHAMROCK & ROYCE GRACIE SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 149’ SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

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Houston, Texas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins rau hnub Thursday inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " are set to enter the cage and fight tag kis night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) tiv thaiv Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) thiab Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, thaum nws yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Daniel Pineda (21-11). Thiab, Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Derek Liaj teb (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum tej yam xub thawj bouts yuav kwj rau Spike.com ntawm 6 p.m. I. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. THIAB/8:00 p.m. I)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Ken Shamrock (201.2) vs. Royce Gracie (190.8)

Bellator Heavyweight Main tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (232) vs. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Hnav Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (156) vs. Derek Liaj teb (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Linton Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (149.2) vs. Daniel Pineda (148.2)

 

Preliminary Card: (Spike.com - 6 p.m. THIAB/5:00 p.m. I)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Justin Wren (247) vs. Juan Torres (259.8)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Davis Sylvester (144.2) vs. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) vs. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator Bantamweight Feature sib ntaus: Adrian Yanez (134.6) vs. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) vs. Richard Knepp (184.8)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Fight: Mike Trinh (128.8) vs. Angel Zamora (129.4)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Jason Langellier (158.4) vs. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator Featherweight Feature sib ntaus: Manny Lozoya (142) vs. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Feb. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Scott Coker on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, nrog Ken Shamrock (28-16-2), Royce Gracie (14-2-3), Kimbo Hlais (5-2) thiab "Lub hauv siab 5000” each contributing to the highly entertaining press conference with great soundbites, that you can find in the video above.

 

The highly anticipated event takes place no hnub Friday at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comthiab Lub Bellator Mobile App .

Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) thiab Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, thaum Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Liaj teb (15-6).

 

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " double-main event took part in an open workout this afternoon at the beautiful, state-of-the-art O Athletik gym in Houston prior to their fights on Friday hmo ntuj.

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Qhov kev tshwm sim nta Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) in action against Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000."

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Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) thiab Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, thaum Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Liaj teb (15-6).

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"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

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MELVIN GUILLARD NOW FACES DEREK CAMPOS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’

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JUSTIN ‘THE BIG PYGMY’ WREN RETURNS TO ACTION IN EVENT’S FEATURED PRELIMINARY BOUT

Raug Monica, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 2, 2015) –An injury to Mike Bronzoulis has shifted things during the SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " rau Feb. 19 ntawm Toyota Center nyob rau hauv Houston, Texas. Tam sim no, the lightweight contest will pit Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) tiv thaiv Derek Liaj teb (15-6).

 

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Justin “The Big Pygmy Viking” Wren (11-2) returns to action in what will be his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, thaum nws muaj raws li Juan Torres (4-4) in heavyweight fisticuffs.

 

The fights join a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) raws li Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) yuav sib ntaus sib tua tus txiv neej uas tau raug hu nws tawm vim lawv kev phooj ywg twb xyoos dhau los, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000" (2-0). In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and former light heavyweight titlist Emanuel Newton (25-9) battles Linton Vassell (15-5).

 

Daim pib rau no mixed martial arts extravaganza pib ntawm cia li $50 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, raws li tau zoo raws li HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

 

Guillard suffered a horrific broken hand during his Bellator MMA debut against Brandon Girtz nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo. “The Young Assassin” has made it clear that he intends on eventually fighting for the 155-pound title, and his road to the gold begins on Feb. 19 against a tough Texas native with plenty to prove. Of Guillard’s 32 yeej raws li ib tug kws, 23 victories have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Known as “The Stallion” to those familiar with his mixed martial arts career, Campos will come into his meeting with Guillard riding a two-fight skid. During his eight-fight tenure with Bellator MMA, the 27-year-old Texan has faced a plethora of top lightweight talent, going up against names the likes of: Michael Chandler, Patricky Freire, Brandon Girtz (2x), and Estevan Payan.

 

You would be hard-pressed to find a better story in all of MMA than the one that Wren can tell. The two-time National High School Wrestling Champion generated massive amounts of media attention on the road to his promotional debut at "Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girt,” where he defeated Josh Burns. His story begins several years earlier, nyob rau hauv 2010, when Wren confronted an opponent tougher than any he could face in combat sports: addiction.

 

With an opportunity to continue fighting on the table, Wren left the sport and began his recovery process. A chance meeting with a friend led Wren on a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he came across and developed a deep connection with the Mbuti Pygmies, many of whom were enslaved, living on only the scraps the slave masters would pay them with. Wren found his calling there and wanted to do everything in his power to help the Pygmies. With multiple visits to the Congo, including a stint that lasted a year, Wren started a foundation called “Fight for the Forgotten.” Through his efforts, Wren and his staff of 17 have systematically bought the land of the slave owners, and have thus far legally given 2,740 acres of rainforest to the Pygmies, effectively freeing them from slavery.

 

Partnering with other groups like Shalom University and joining forces with Water4.org, Wren and his charity are responsible for drilling 26 water wells to help provide both the Pygmies and the former slave masters with clean water, and have plans to drill hundreds more. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, the team has begun a sustainable farming project to benefit and provide food to both the Pygmies and non-Pygmies of the community.

 

Take a look below at the complete 19-fight "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " card and be sure to tune into SPIKE on February 19 ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT for an event that has something for every fight fan.

Completed “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main kev tshwm sim: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main kev tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (5-2) vs. “Dada 5000” (2-0)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-5) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5)

Bellator MMA Hnav Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Derek Liaj teb (15-6)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

 

Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Wren (11-2) vs. Juan Torres (4-4)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Davis Sylvester (5-3) vs. Jeremy Mahon (5-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Charlie Ontiveros (6-4) vs. James Christopherson (2-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Ruben Esparsa (1-0) vs. C.J. Hancock (Debut)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Adrian Yanez (3-1) vs. Daniel Santos (3-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Isaac Villanueva (9-7) vs. Richard Knepp (3-3)

Bellator MMA Hnav Yam ua ntej Bout: Mike Trinh (2-3) vs. Angel Zamora (2-2)

Bellator MMA Hnav Yam ua ntej Bout: Jason Langellier (2-0) vs. Anthony Ivy (1-0)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Manny Lozoya (Debut) vs. Jacob Norsworthy (1-5)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Amateur Bout: Leomana Martinez (2-0) vs. Casey Jones (2-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Amateur Bout: Chris Solis (2-0) vs. Alex Macedo (2-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Amateur Bout: Jonathan Davis (2-0) vs. Shawn Solis (1-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Amateur Bout: Hunter Scott-Gregg (1-0) vs. Ricardo Deluque (1-0)

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING FORMER CHAMPION EMANUEL NEWTON AGAINST LINTON VASSELL COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’

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Raug Monica, California. (Lub ib hlis ntuj 5, 2016) –The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " rau Feb. 19 ntawm Toyota Center nyob rau hauv Houston, Texas is now complete, with the addition of a light heavyweight rematch featuring former Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) lub rooj sib tham Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC).

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) raws li Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) yuav sib ntaus sib tua tus txiv neej uas tau raug hu nws tawm vim lawv kev phooj ywg twb xyoos dhau los, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000.” In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, thaum Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1). Preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

Daim pib rau no mixed martial arts extravaganza pib ntawm cia li $30 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, raws li tau zoo raws li HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

 

Both Newton and Vassell were participants in the four-man, light-heavyweight No. 1 contender tournament at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite.” Now, the pair of 205-pounders will look to re-establish themselves atop one of the deepest and most competitive divisions in Bellator MMA.

 

A former champion, Newton will be making his 12th appearance for the Scott Coker-led promotion and hopes to duplicate the success he experienced at the expense of Vassell during "Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell” back in 2014. Better known as “The Hardcore Kid,” the 31-year-old has been half of some of the most memorable contests in Bellator MMA history, namely, his spinning-backfist finish of “King Mo” and his back-and-forth war with current Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary.

 

Undoubtedly one of the goals for Vassell in 2016 is finding his way onto the recently announced Bellator MMA debut in London later this year. For this to come to fruition, “The Swarm” surely needs to redeem himself from the fifth-round, rear-naked choke submission defeat he suffered at the hands of his"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " tus nrog sib ntaus. Lub ob hlis ntuj 19 will mark the seventh time Vassell has competed under the Bellator MMA banner and “The Swarm” will be looking to add to his impressive finishing mark of 13 stoppages in 15 victories.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "tshiab sib ntaus Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main kev tshwm sim: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main kev tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (5-2) vs. Lub hauv siab 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

Bellator MMA Hnav Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1)

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‘THE YOUNG ASSASSIN’ VS. ‘THE GREEK ASSASSIN’ MELVIN GUILLARD TAKES ON HOUSTON’S MIKE BRONZOULIS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’

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Raug Monica, California. (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 16, 2015) – A lightweight contest pitting Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) against Houston’s Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1) tau tau ntxiv rau lub qhov ntsia hlau loj-uas tawm hauv TV ntsiab card ntawm "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " rau FEB. 19 ntawm Toyota Center nyob rau hauv Houston, Texas. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker announced the new addition on his Twitter account last night.

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) raws li Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) yuav sib ntaus sib tua tus txiv neej uas tau raug hu nws tawm vim lawv kev phooj ywg twb xyoos dhau los, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000.” In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11). Preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

Daim pib rau no mixed martial arts extravaganza pib ntawm cia li $30 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, as well as HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

 

Guillard suffered a horrific broken hand during his Bellator MMA debut against Brandon Girtz nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo. “The Young Assassin” has made it clear that he intends on eventually fighting for the 155-pound title, and his road to the gold begins on Feb. 19 against a tough Houston, Texas native. Of Guillard’s 32 yeej raws li ib tug kws, 23 victories have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Bronzoulis returned to the Bellator MMA fray against a debuting Josh Thomson ntawm "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " this past September. “The Greek Assassin” has not shied away from tough opponents throughout his career, having competed against guys like Thomson, Joe Riggs, Gerald Harris and Jorge Patino during his 28-fight career. The Houston native hopes to have plenty of hometown support when he takes on Guillard inside the Bellator MMA cage on Feb. 19.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "tshiab sib ntaus Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main kev tshwm sim: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main kev tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (5-2) vs. Lub hauv siab 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

Bellator MMA Hnav Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1)

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Emmanuel Sanchez-DANIYEE PINEDA ntxiv rau MAIN CARD NTAWM 'BELLATOR 149'

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Raug Monica, California. (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 25) - Ib tug featherweight contest Pitting Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) tiv thaiv Daniel Pineda (21-11) tau tau ntxiv rau lub qhov ntsia hlau loj-uas tawm hauv TV ntsiab card ntawm "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " rauFeb. 19 ntawm Toyota Center nyob rau hauv Houston, Texas.

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — MMA legends Ken Shamrock thiab Royce Gracie ntsib rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais yuav sib ntaus sib tua tus txiv neej uas tau raug hu nws tawm vim lawv kev phooj ywg twb xyoos dhau los, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000."

 

Daim pib rau no mixed martial arts extravaganza pib ntawm cia li $30 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, raws li tau zoo raws li HoustonToyotaCenter.com, Toyota Center Box Office, thiab Houston cheeb tsam Randall lub chaw.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum tej yam xub thawj bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Spike.com.

 

Sanchez tau bounced rov qab los ntawm ib tug nyuaj kev txiav txim siab tsis tiv thaiv qub Bellator MMA Featherweight zus Pat Curran nrog ob tug yeej tiv thaiv cov tub ntxhais, sab saum toj-flight 145-phaus txuj ci, distancing nws tus kheej los ntawm cov npe ntawm cov prospect thiab solidifying nws tus kheej raws li ib tug contender. "El Matador" tam sim no boasts ib tug 4-1 cov ntaub ntawv nyob rau hauv lub Bellator MMA kaus thiab yuav tsum sib ntaus sib tua rau lub thib tsib lub sij hawm nyob rau hauv ib ncua ntawm 329 hnub.

 

Sawv fab ntxeev ntawm Roufusport fighter yuav Pineda, ib tug 30-xyoo-laus uas twb tau amassed ib tug 32-sib ntaus sib tua kev ua hauj lwm. Ib tug qub tub rog ntawm Legacy Sib ntaus sib tua Championship, "Lub qhov" yeej tsis tau pom ib tug yeej mus txog lub tsev hais plaub 'scorecards, finishing 15 pairings ntawm kev mloog lus, li rau ntawm knockout. Qhov no yuav tsum tau Pineda tus thawj tsos rau Bellator MMA txij li thaum 2010 ntawm "Bellator 19."

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "tshiab sib ntaus Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main kev tshwm sim: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main kev tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (5-2) vs. Lub hauv siab 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)