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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to Utilize Real Time Scoring at BKFC 11 in Wichita, Kansas this Saturday, מאַרץ 14

פילאדעלפיע, Pennsylvania
מאַרץ 10, 2020


Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will utilize the revolutionary new Real Time Scoring, as offered by the Kansas Athletic Commission, at BKFC 11: Hernandez vs. ווילסאָן, דעם שבת, מאַרץ 14, at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, קאַנסאַס. In doing so, BKFC will become the second promotion ever in Kansas, and the first bare knuckle promotion to employ the system which immediately allows fighters, their corners, and fans to know the judgesround by round scores.

BKFC 11will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view (9 pm ET/6 pm PT) through MultiVision Media, ינק, on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased online atwww.selectaseat.com, by phone at 855-733-SEAT (7328) and in-person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.

I was very intrigued when I learned that the Kansas Athletic Commission was going to start offering on March 1 all fight promoters with events in their state the option of using Real Time Scoring, but I wanted to see it in use first before I made a decision about BKFC 11,said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “After seeing it executed flawlessly by the Kansas Commission at last Friday’s Invicta MMA event, coupled with the overwhelmingly positive response following that show from fighters and fight fans, I knew that this was absolutely the right way to go for BKFC.

Real Time Scoring, also known as open scoring, is currently offered exclusively in North America by the Kansas Athletic Commission. Variations of this system have been used by the World Boxing Council and in Glory Kickboxing.

After partnering with Shannon Knapp and Invicta Fighting Championships to utilize Real Time Scoring last Friday, we received nothing but positive feedback from the fighters and their camps,” said Kansas Athletic Commission Executive Director Adam Roorbach. “While absolutely not mandatory, Real Time Scoring is available to all fight promoters and promotions in the State of Kansas. We are proud to be hosting BKFC 11, and look forward to having them utilize this system.

BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTS LOADED CARD HIGHLIGHTED BY LOCAL TALENTS ENTERING THE RING ON SATURDAY, מאַרץ 14 IN WICHITA, KAN.

BKFC 11 Full Lineup Announced for Event Headlined by Wichita Native & 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist for the U.S. Nico Hernandez Live on Pay-Per-View from INTRUST Bank Arena

WICHITA, KAN. (פעברואַר 27, 2020) – The full lineup of exciting Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) showdowns on Saturday, מאַרץ 14 will feature top local talent and more, all leading up to the BKFC 11 main event with hometown fan favorite, Wichita native and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist for the U.S., ניקאָ הערנאַנדעז stepping into the ring against fellow Wichita native Chancey Wilson at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, מייַ. and live on pay-per-view.

BKFC 11will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, ינק, on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices throughFITE.


Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased online atwww.selectaseat.com, by phone at 855-733-SEAT (7328) and in-person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.


For a long time now, we’ve been wanting to bring BKFC to Kansas, so I could not be more excited that we are finally here,” said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “I do not doubt that the two most popular and most decorated fighters in Kansas will deliver for their fans. It will be a great night of BKFC in Wichita, קאַנסאַס!”


Wichita native and former Bellator veteran דייוו “קאַוועמאַן” Rickels competes in a 175-pound bout in the co-main event, while hard-hitting bare knuckle heavyweight contender Sam Shewmaker returns to action to take on former Kronk Gym amateur standout דזשאָש ברענט in a special attraction.


The local flavor continues with a pair of all-Wichita showdowns as Bellator veteran, pro kickboxer and pro boxer Cody Carrillo faces 10-fight pro boxing veteranירמיהו Page in a 155-pound fight, while Bellator and Strikeforce veteran דזשאָו וואלף matches up against Bellator veteran L.J. Hermrick in 165-pound action. מער, Wichita native and former UFC contender Jake Lindsey באַטאַלז Kenny Licea, who defeated Harris Stephenson by KO in BKFC action in November,in a 165-pound bout.


The lineup also includes UFC veteran דזשאָש “The DentistNeer in a 185-pound attraction against hard-hitting Ronnie Forney, who will make his second BKFC start. דערצו, Christine Ferea און Helen Peralta will meet in a 125-pound rematch of their BKFC 7 matchup in August that Peralta won by decision.


Rounding out the stacked card is the BKFC returns of דעקאטע קאַקראַן און מעלווין גויללאַרד in a 185-pound bout. Cochrane defeated Chris Leben on BKFC 6 אין יוני, while Guillard retired due to a hand injury in defeat at BKFC 7 against Isaac Vallie-Flagg. מער, Jacob Akin will add bare knuckle fighting to a resume that includes pro MMA, boxing and kickboxing, when he takes on Bellator veteran מייל מאַקדאַנאַלד in a 130-pound showdown.


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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
אויף יוני 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginningtook place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 פאַכמאַן באָוץ, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, ממאַ, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע וויזיטwww.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at הטטפּס://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram at הטטפּס://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube atהטטפּס://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A
און אויף Facebook בייהטטפּס://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.

BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP BRINGS FIRST EVENT TO KANSAS ON SATURDAY, מאַרץ 14!

Featuring Wichita Native & 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist for the U.S. Nico Hernandez in the Main Event

מער! Wichita Native & Former Bellator Veteran Dave Rickels
in the Co-Feature & Hard-Hitting Sam Shewmaker in a
Heavyweight Attraction

BKFC 11 Live on Pay-Per-View from
INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, קאַנסאַס

Tickets on Sale Thursday, יאַנואַר 30 בייַ 10 אַ.ם. קאָרט!


WICHITA, קס. (יאַנואַר 27, 2020) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) will deliver an exciting night of bare knuckle action on Saturday, מאַרץ 14 headlined by hometown fan favorites entering the ring at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas and live on pay-per-view.


The main event will see the BKFC debut of Wichita native and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist for the U.S. ניקאָ הערנאַנדעז in a flyweight fight, while Wichita native and former Bellator veteran דייוו “קאַוועמאַן” Rickels competes in a 165-pound bout in the co-main event. מער, the hard-hitting bare knuckle heavyweight contender Sam Shewmaker returns to action in a special attraction.


We’ve been working with Commissioner Adam Roorbach to bring BKFC to Kansas, and on March 14 we will make our long-awaited debut,” said BKFC founder and President David Feldman. “It’s not only exciting to be in this state with a great commission and great fight fans, but we have the two most popular and most decorated fighters in Kansas competing on this card. אויף מאַרץ 14, we have the 2016 Olympic boxing bronze medalist Nico Hernandez and former Bellator veteran Dave “קאַוועמאַן” Rickles. מאַרץ 14 in Wichita will be an electric night!”


BKFC 11will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, ינק, on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.


Tickets for the live event are on sale this Thursday, יאַנואַר 30 בייַ 10 אַ.ם. CT and can be purchased online at www.selectaseat.com, by phone at 855-733-SEAT (7328) and in-person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.


The unbeaten 24-year-old from Wichita, Kansas capped off an impressive amateur career at the 2016 Olympic Games when he defeated fighters from Italy, Russia and Ecuador to clinch his light flyweight bronze medal. Hernandez is the first U.S. men’s boxing medalist since 2008. Since turning pro in March 2017, Hernandez has compiled a 7-0 רעקאָרד, including four wins by knockout. He is the second Olympian to sign with BKFC, and the first Olympic medalist.


It’s been a goal of mine to fight at INTRUST Bank Arena ever since it was first built,” האט הערנאַנדעז. “I have yet to fight in Wichita. I’ve fought close by, but not actually in my city, so I’m really excited about this fight. I can’t wait to put on a show and bring out the city on March 14. I’m ready to take the gloves off and fight bare knuckle for BKFC!”


A 31-year-old veteran of 23 Bellator bouts, Rickels will make his BKFC debut in front of his hometown fans. Rickels fought twice in 2019, defeating AJ Matthews and losing to Yaroslav Amosov. He won eight of his first nine Bellator fights, is fourth all-time in Bellator wins and challenged for the Bellator lightweight championship in 2013. קוילעלדיק, he has racked up an impressive 21-6 record in his pro MMA career.


I built my name in Wichita and I was signed to Bellator off of a performance right here in this city,” said Rickels. “The support of the people who live here has helped make me who I am in combat sports. So any chance I get to perform in front of them, I will jump on it.


Fighting out of Gravois Mills, מאַזעראַ, Shewmaker has already competed in five BKFC bouts since debuting on BKFC 1 with a highlight-reel knockout of Eric Prindle. After defeating Maurice Jackson, Shewmaker lost a split-decision to Arnold Adams in the first-ever BKFC heavyweight title fight. He bounced back to defeat Joel Parades in February 2019 at BKFC 4, before fighting to a split-draw in another BKFC heavyweight title fight, this time against Chase Sherman at BKFC 5 אין אפריל.


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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
אויף יוני 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginningtook place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 פאַכמאַן באָוץ, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, ממאַ, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע וויזיטwww.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at הטטפּס://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram at הטטפּס://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube atהטטפּס://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A
און אויף Facebook בייהטטפּס://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.

COMPLETE BELLATOR 171 RESULTS, קוואָטעס & פאָטאָס

 

Video Highlights Here

טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (17-4) דיפיטיד מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-17) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (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. “קוילעלדיק, I thought I did alright, but like I said, I just didn’t have a full camp and I could tell the difference.

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

דוד ריקקעלס (18-5) דיפיטיד Aaron Derrow (14-9) via TKO at :45 פון קייַלעכיק דרייַ

Quote: I can’t wait to re-watch that walkout. Shoutout to everyone that helped with that, including Sean Grande,” David Rickels said. “איצט, 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 הייַנט בייַ נאַכט, I’m one step closer to being the best of the best.

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

Jessica Middleton (2-0) דיפיטיד Alice Yauger (4-5) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (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, איך בין גרייט צו גיין.”

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

אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) דיפיטיד Brandon Phillips (6-2) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (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,” אַ.דזש. McKee said. “I knew I could go out there and wrestle, but I wanted to do something different and entertain the fans.

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

Preliminary Photos Here:

Jarod Trice (2-0) דיפיטיד Kevin Woltkamp (1-3) via knockout at 3:17 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

Quote: “אַלץ געגאנגען לויט צו פּלאַן הייַנט בייַ נאַכט. 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 צו 265 pounds and best believe that they all can catch these hands

Tyrell Fortune (2-0) דיפיטיד Will Johnson (0-1) via TKO at 4:27 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

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 הייַנט בייַ נאַכט,” Tyrell Fortune said. “I’ll take the win, but I paid for it.

Jordan Young (6-0) דיפיטיד Chris Harris (7-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Justin Overton (4-2) באַזיגן גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-2) via technical submission (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ :34 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

Bruna Ellen (3-1) דיפיטיד Carmella James (0-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Domo Garcia (1-0) דיפיטיד Will Lavine (0-1) דורך סאַבמישאַן (דרייַעק שטיקער) בייַ 2:08 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

Chance Rencountre (9-2) דיפיטיד Jake Lindsay (11-6) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Johnny Marigo (3-0) דיפיטיד Joe Fulk (4-5) via TKO at 1:23 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Manny Meraz (9-3) דיפיטיד Scott Heston (4-2) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Mike Breeden (1-0) דיפיטיד Craig Farley (0-1) via TKO at 4:38 פון קייַלעכיק 1

Full Bellator 171 Weigh-In Results, ווידעא & פאָטאָס

STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING בעללאַטאָר 171 מאָרגן NIGHT LIVE ON SPIKE

 

 

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

 

MULVANE, KANSAS. (Jan. 26, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani took place this evening in front of a rowdy crowd just outside the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, קאַנסאַס. The competitors are now ready for action מאָרגן, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט.

The event is headlined by a 180 לב. catchweight main event featuring מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) און טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק). אין די אָוונט ס גלויבנס-הויפּט געשעעניש, Kansas’ own דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) 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 אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) קעגן Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) קעגן Alice Yauger (4-4).

בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, קאַנסאַס, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, בשעת פּרילימאַנערי באַוץ וועט טייַך לעבן אויף Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App.

 

הויפּט קאַרד: (Live on SPIKE – 9 פּ.ם. און/8:00 פּ.ם. קאָרט)

Catchweight Main Event: מעלווין גויללאַרד (178.1) ווס. טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (179.7)

 

לייטווייט קאָ-הויפּט געשעעניש: דייוו ריקקעלס (170.3) ווס. Aaron Derrow (169.8)

 

Featherweight Main Card Bout: אַ.דזש. מאַקי (145.6) ווס. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*

 

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

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד: (Bellator.com – 7:00 פּ.ם. און/6:00 פּ.ם. קאָרט)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Harris (184.7) ווס. Jordan Young (187)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (145.2) ווס. Justin Overton (146)

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

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

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (170.8) ווס. Domo Garcia (170.5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (170) ווס. Jake Lindsay (170.9)

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (170.2) ווס. Scott Heston (170.1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (155.5) ווס. 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

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

Also added to the preliminary portion of בעללאַטאָר 171 איז Bruna Ellen (2-1), ווער וועט נעמען אויף Carmella James (דעבוט) 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) קעגן Jordan Young (5-0), צוזאמען מיט גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-1, 2 נק) קעגן Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) against knockout artist טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” דוד ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) וועט נעמען אויף 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.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani אָנהייב בייַ $24 און ביסט אויף פאַרקויף איצט בייַKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, מישיגן, 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 בעללאַטאָר 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 בעללאַטאָר 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. איצט, 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 בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani הויפּט קאַרד:

175 לב. Catchweight Main Event: מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) ווס. טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק)

Lightweight Feature Fight: דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) ווס. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

פעדערווייט שטריך פייט: אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) ווס. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

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

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) ווס. Jordan Young (5-0)

פעאַטהערוועיגהט Preliminary באָוט: גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-1, 2 נק) ווס. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (דעבוט) ווס. Domo Garcia (דעבוט)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) ווס. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) ווס. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (דעבוט) ווס. Mike Breeden (דעבוט)

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

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) ווס. Will Johnson (דעבוט)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-1) ווס. Carmella James (דעבוט)

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

האָלליוואָאָד, קאַליף. (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) קעגן Brandon Phillips (6-2) האט שוין צוגעלייגט צו די נאָגל-טעלאַווייזד הויפּט קאָרט פון בעללאַטאָר 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

דערצו, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) וועט נעמען אויף Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-1, 2 נק) 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 מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) and knockout specialist טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק). “The King of Kansas” דוד ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani אָנהייב בייַ $24 און ביסט אויף פאַרקויף איצט בייַ 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 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, 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 האלץ, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atבעללאַטאָר 166. A native of Long Beach, קאַליף., 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, מיט פיר קנאָקקאָוץ, 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 טשוקאַ וויליס בייַ בעללאַטאָר 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, קאַנסאַס, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Bruna Ellen at last year’s בעללאַטאָר 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, טעקסאַס, 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, אורוגוויי, 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 בעללאַטאָר 159.

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani הויפּט קאַרד:

175 לב. Catchweight Main Event: מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) ווס. טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק)

Lightweight Feature Fight: דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) ווס. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

פעדערווייט שטריך פייט: אַ.דזש. מאַקי (6-0) ווס. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

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

Updated Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) ווס. Jordan Young (5-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-1, 2 נק) ווס. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (דעבוט) ווס. Domo Garcia (דעבוט)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) ווס. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) ווס. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (דעבוט) ווס. Mike Breeden (דעבוט)

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

 

האָלליוואָאָד, אַזאַ ווי. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) קעגן טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק) will serve as the main event of בעללאַטאָר 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

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

טיקקעץ פֿאַר בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani אָנהייב בייַ $24 און ביסט אויף פאַרקויף איצט בייַ 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 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, 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. מיט 21 פון זיין 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, נעוואַדאַ, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 פון זיין לעצטע 12. זינט דזשוינינג די בעללאַטאָר ממאַ פרייַ אין 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. רובֿ לעצטנס, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho בייַ ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. מיט 10 פון זיין 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 171: גויללאַרד ווס. Njokuani הויפּט קאַרד:

175 לב. Catchweight Main Event: מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 3 נק) ווס. טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (16-4, 1 נק)

Lightweight Feature Bout: דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4, 2 נק) ווס. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Updated Preliminary Card:

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

JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159

Complete Event Photos Here

MULVANE, קס. (יולי 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, דאַרריאָן קאָלדוועל (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, די 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, ווייַלע “Juggernauthas the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolfwas 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 דאַנטאַס’ טיטל.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Cavemanin Front of Hometown Faithful

מעלווין גויללאַרד (33-16-2) put דייוו ריקקעלס (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” נאָך 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 פון קייַלעכיק איינער.

 

נאָך דעם קאַמף, 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 "סעמטעקס" דיילי.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) קאָלנער 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 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי. נאָך דעם קאַמף, 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 ‘WeaselsOut Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, דניאל וועיטשעל (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (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.

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד רעזולטאַטן:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) דיפיטיד טשוקאַ וויליס (8-3) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) דיפיטיד Matt Foster (6-9) דורך סאַבמישאַן (ריר-נאַקעד טשאָוק) בייַ 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) דיפיטיד Manny Meraz (8-3) דורך סאַבמישאַן (גויללאָטינע טשאָוק) בייַ 2:37 of R2

פיליפּע לינס (10-1) דיפיטיד וויליאם וויאַנאַ (7-3) דורך קאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) דיפיטיד Bruna Ellen (2-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (6-1) דיפיטיד L.J. Hermreck (3-2) דורך טקאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) דיפיטיד Andy Riley (2-2) דורך סאַבמישאַן (אַרמבאַר) בייַ 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) דיפיטיד Marcio Navarro (14-13) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (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

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (יוני 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (13-2) און Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” אויף יולי 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, קאַנסאַס. Completing the televised card, פיליפּע לינס (9-1) וועט פּנים וויליאם וויאַנאַ (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 דאַרריאָן קאָלדוועל (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 דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2). דערצו, 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, גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (5-1), ווען ער נעמט אויף L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com אוןדי בעללאַטאָר מאָביל אַפּ אָנהייב בייַ 7 פּ.ם. און.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo אַירס לעבן אויף ספּייק ביי 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. טיקקעץ פֿאַר די געשעעניש אָנהייבן בייַ נאָר $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. דאָאָרס פֿאַר די געשעעניש עפענען בייַ 5:30 פּ.ם. קאָרט 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 פּאַט קורראַן און געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 רעקאָרד, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 האָבן קומען דורך וועג פון סאַבמישאַן, 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"בעללאַטאָר 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on יולי 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 Matadorhas recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 פייץ. The 25-year-old most recently defeated דניאל פּינעדאַ via split decision at the record-shattering "בעללאַטאָר 149: Shamrock ווס. גראַסיע "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

 

אין בלויז 30 יאָרן פון עלטער, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. רובֿ לעצטנס, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "בעללאַטאָר 146: קאַטאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף," 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 יולי 22.

 

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 פאַכמאַן באָוץ, 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 ביז 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. איצט, “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 דאָ.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: דאַרריאָן קאָלדוועל (9-0) ווס. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: דייוו ריקקעלס (17-4, 1 נק) ווס. מעלווין גויללאַרד (32-16-2, 2 נק)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ פעאַטהערוועיגהט שטריך באָוט: דניאל וועיטשעל (36-9) ווס. עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: פיליפּע לינס (9-1) ווס. וויליאם וויאַנאַ (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-0) ווס. Jessica Middleton (דעבוט)

 

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד:

 

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) ווס. Emily Ducote (2-1)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ פעאַטהערוועיגהט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: גאַסטאָן ריינאָ (5-1, 1 נק) ווס. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ מידדלעוועיגהט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: Manny Meraz (8-2) ווס. Trey Ogden (5-1)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ וועלטערווייט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: Chris Harris (6-0) ווס. Matt Foster (6-8)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ לייטווייט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: Marcio Navarro (14-12) ווס. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ באַנטאַמוועיגהט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: Johnny Marigo (1-0) ווס. Andy Riley (2-1)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ מידדלעוועיגהט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) ווס. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ פעאַטהערוועיגהט פּרעלימינאַרי באָוט: טשוקאַ וויליס (8-2) ווס. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

 

וועגן בעללאַטאָר ממאַ

בעללאַטאָר ממאַ איז אַ לידינג געמישט מאַרשאַל Arts אָרגאַניזירונג פיטשערינג פילע פון ​​די בעסטער פייטערז אין דער וועלט. אונטער דער ריכטונג פון וועטעראַן קעמפן פאַרשפּרייטער סקאַט קאָקער, בעללאַטאָר איז בנימצא צו קימאַט 400 מיליאָן האָמעס ווערלדווייד אין איבער 120 לענדער. אין די פאַרייניקטע שטאַטן, בעללאַטאָר קענען זייַן געזען אויף ספּייק, די ממאַ טעלעוויזיע פירער. בעללאַטאָר ממאַ איז קאַמפּרייזד פון אַ יגזעקיאַטיוו קאָלעקטיוו אַז כולל שפּיץ אינדוסטריע פּראָפעססיאָנאַלס אין טעלעוויזיע פּראָדוקציע, לעבן געשעעניש אָרקאַסטריישאַן, פייטער אַנטוויקלונג / באַציונגען, וועניו ייַנשאַפונג, שותפות שאַפונג / אַנטוויקלונג, אינטערנאַציאָנאַלער ליסענסינג, אָפּזעצערייַ, גאַנצע, פּירסעם און קאָמיסיע באַציונגען. בעללאַטאָר איז באזירט אין סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליפאָרניאַ און אָונד דורך פאַרווייַלונג גיגאַנט וויאַקאָם, היים צו די וועלט 'ס פּרעמיער פאַרווייַלונג בראַנדז אַז פאַרבינדן מיט אַדיאַנסאַז דורך קאַמפּעלינג צופרידן אַריבער טעלעוויזיע, באַוועגונג בילד, אָנליין און רירעוודיק פּלאַטפאָרמס.