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COMPLETE BELLATOR 171 RESULTS, Xigashooyin & PHOTOS
Chidi Njokuani (17-4) adkaaday Melvin Domenech (32-17) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (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. “Guud ahaan, I thought I did alright, but like I said, I just didn’t have a full camp and I could tell the difference.”
Sawirro: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/per4k86majpp5m7/AACAUkbQzegBSRD_TQ6OVkl0a?dl=0
David Rickels (18-5) adkaaday Aaron Derrow (14-9) via TKO at :45 wareegsan saddex
Quote: “I can’t wait to re-watch that walkout. Shoutout to everyone that helped with that, including Sean Grande,” David Rickels said. “Hadda, 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 caawa, I’m one step closer to being the best of the best.”
Sawirro: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/km0yv4a45r6tiee/AAAZ8aLX6To6KuU1zIOrtMKCa?dl=0
Jessica Middleton (2-0) adkaaday Alice Yauger (4-5) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (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, Diyaar u yahay inuu tago waan ahay.”
Sawirro: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qx27fz4n49oakqx/AAAvwiCrRmPgTVdzb0eI9MRga?dl=0
A.J. McKee (6-0) adkaaday Brandon Phillips (6-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (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.”
Sawirro: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/492bpnr154drzqo/AACkb5DI-_f1oB5lHXFFK6jTa?dl=0
Jarod Trice (2-0) adkaaday Kevin Woltkamp (1-3) via knockout at 3:17 wareegsanaa laba
Quote: “Wax walba tegey sida qorshaha caawa. 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 si ay u 265 pounds and best believe that they all can catch these hands”
Tyrell Fortune (2-0) adkaaday Will Johnson (0-1) via TKO at 4:27 wareegsanaa laba
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 caawa,” Tyrell Fortune said. “I’ll take the win, but I paid for it.”
Jordan Young (6-0) adkaaday Chris Harris (7-1) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Overton (4-2) guuldaradii Gaston Reyno (6-2) via technical submission (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at :34 wareegsanaa laba
Bruna Ellen (3-1) adkaaday Carmella James (0-1) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Domo Garcia (1-0) adkaaday Will Lavine (0-1) via soo gudbinta (ceejiya saddex xagalka) at 2:08 wareegsanaa laba
Chance Rencountre (9-2) adkaaday Jake Lindsay (11-6) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Johnny Marigo (3-0) adkaaday Joe Fulk (4-5) via TKO at 1:23 ka mid ah wareega
Manny Meraz (9-3) adkaaday Scott Heston (4-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Breeden (1-0) adkaaday Craig Farley (0-1) via TKO at 4:38 ee wareega 1
Full Bellator 171 Weigh-In Results, Video & Sawirro
STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING BELLATOR 171 Berri 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: Domenech 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 berri, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. IYO/8 p.m. CT.
The event is headlined by a 180 LB. catchweight main event featuring Melvin Domenech (32-16-2, 3 NC) iyo Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). In co-weyn ee dhacdo fiidkii ee, 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) ka dhanka ah Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) ka dhanka ah Alice Yauger (4-4).
Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. IYO/8 p.m. CT, halka roonaadaan hordhac ah qulquli doonaan live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App.
Card Main: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. IYO/8:00 p.m. CT)
Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Domenech (178.1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (179.7)
Co-Main khafiif Event: Dave Rickels (170.3) vs. Aaron Derrow (169.8)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Jessica Middleton (126) vs. Alice Yauger (125.7)
Card hordhac ah: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. IYO/6:00 p.m. CT)
Middleweight Preliminary 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 Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (170.8) vs. Domo Garcia (170.5)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (170) vs. Jake Lindsay (170.9)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (135.5) vs. Joe Fulk (135.9)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (170.2) vs. Scott Heston (170.1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (155.5) vs. Mike Breeden (155.9)
BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD
Hollywood, Message. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) iyo 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 waa Bruna Ellen (2-1), qaaday doona Carmella James (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) 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) ka dhanka ah Jordan Young (5-0), oo ay la socdaan Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) oo ay kasoo horjeeddo Justin Overton (3-2).
A catchweight bout putting Melvin Domenech (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) qaadan on doonaa Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) challenges Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.
Qiimaha tikidhada Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani bilaaban doono $24 oo waa on sale hadda atKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. IYO/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, Brazil, 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. Hadda, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.
Complete Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani Card Main:
175 LB. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Domenech (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Fight Feature featherweight: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Card hordhac ah:
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Xumad: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Domo Garcia (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Mike Breeden (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER
GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
Hollywood, Message. — (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) ka dhanka ah Brandon Phillips (6-2) ayaa intaa ku daray in kororka card-telefishanka ugu weyn ee Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
Waxaa intaa dheer, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) qaadan on doonaa 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 Domenech (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.
Qiimaha tikidhada Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani bilaaban doono $24 oo waa on sale hadda at 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. IYO/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, Message., 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, iyadoo afar group, 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 at 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, Uruguay, 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.
Updated Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani Card Main:
175 LB. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Domenech (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Fight Feature 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 Preliminary 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 (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Domo Garcia (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Mike Breeden (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
Hollywood, SIDA. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Domenech (32-16-2, 3 NC) ka dhanka ah 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). Lastly, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) ka dhanka ah Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Qiimaha tikidhada Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani bilaaban doono $24 oo waa on sale hadda at 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. IYO/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. Iyadoo 21 ee uu 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 ee ugu dambeysay ee uu 12. Tan iyo markii uu ku biiray ka argaggixiyaan Bellator MMA in 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Dhowaan, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho at ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. Iyadoo 10 ee uu 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Updated Bellator 171: Domenech vs. Njokuani Card Main:
175 LB. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Domenech (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)
JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159’
MULVANE, KS. (July 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.
With the defeat, ka 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, halka “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolf” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ Horyaalka.
Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful
Melvin Domenech (33-16-2) put Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Ka dib markii 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 ka mid ah wareega.
Ka dib markii la dagaallanka, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul "Semtex" Daley.
Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout
Emily Ducote (3-1) daranyihiin Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 wareegsanaa laba. Ka dib markii la dagaallanka, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.
Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win
In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) on Friday night, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.
Results Card hordhac ah:
Brandon Phillips (6-1) adkaaday Chuka Willis (8-3) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Harris (7-0) adkaaday Matt Foster (6-9) via soo gudbinta (Rear-qaawan ceejiya) at 1:23 of R1
Trey Ogden (6-1) adkaaday Manny Meraz (8-3) via soo gudbinta (Cabsi darteed Guillotine) at 2:37 of R2
Philipe Lins (10-1) adkaaday William Viana (7-3) via Ko (Qaad) at 1:14 of R2
Jessica Middleton (1-0) adkaaday Bruna Ellen (2-1) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gaston Reyno (6-1) adkaaday L.J. Hermreck (3-2) via TKO (Qaad) at 3:57 of R3
Johnny Marigo (2-0) adkaaday Andy Riley (2-2) via soo gudbinta (Armbar) at 2:44 of R1
Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) adkaaday Marcio Navarro (14-13) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
EMMANUEL SANCHEZ-DANIEL WEICHEL PAIRING SET FOR MAIN CARD OF STACKED ‘BELLATOR 159’
PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD
Santa Monica, Message. (June 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) iyo Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” on July 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) wajihi doonaan William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Bruna Ellen (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Jessica Middleton.
The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own Dave Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Domenech (32-16-2). Waxaa intaa dheer, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Emily Ducote (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Gaston Reyno (5-1), marka uu ku L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com iyoThe Bellator Mobile App laga bilaabo 7 p.m. IYO.
"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” hawada ku nool Spike at 9 p.m. IYO/8 p.m. CT. Tigidhada for dhacdo bilaabaan oo kaliya $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Albaabada u dhacdo furan 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.
“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of Pat Curran iyo Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 record, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 ayaa soo jidkii soo gudbinta, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on July 22.
Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 dagaallan. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel dalka Honduran via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.
Marka kaliya 30 sano jir, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Dhowaan, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, including three in the first round, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on July 22.
Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 roonaadaan xirfadeed, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 ilaa 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Hadda, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” back in 2014.
Undefeated to start her professional career, Bruna Ellen, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.
Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist halkan.
Buuxi "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)
Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Domenech (32-16-2, 2 NC)
Bellator MMA featherweight Feature xumad: Daniel Weichel (36-9) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Philipe Lins (9-1) vs. William Viana (7-2)
Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-0) vs. Jessica Middleton (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Card hordhac ah:
Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) vs. Emily Ducote (2-1)
Bellator MMA featherweight hordhaca xumad: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)
Bellator MMA dhexe hordhaca xumad: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight hordhaca xumad: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)
Bellator MMA khafiif hordhaca xumad: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)
Bellator MMA bantamweight hordhaca xumad: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)
Bellator MMA dhexe hordhaca xumad: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)
Bellator MMA featherweight hordhaca xumad: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)
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