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DARRION CALDWELL LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS NO. 1 CONTENDER AGAINST JOE TAIMANGLO DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159: CALDWELL VS. TAIMANGLO’ – FRIDAY, Juli 22 – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

HOMETOWN HERO DAVE RICKELS SET FOR ACTION AGAINST MELVIN GUILLARD IN CO-HEADLINER

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Juni 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA returns to Kansas with a pivotal matchup between undefeated phenom, Darrion "Wolf" Caldwell (9-0) lan Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1) to determine the No. 1 contender for the Bantamweight Title in the main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Juli 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.

In the co-main event of the evening, local hometown hero Dave “Caveman” Rickels (17-4) bakal ketemu Melvin "Ing Young rojopati" Guillard (32-16-2) in a lightweight matchup that will surely provide fireworks. Sayemboro tambahan bakal announced sakcepete.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” airs manggon ing Spike ing 9 P.M. ET / 8 p.m. CT, nalika bouts pambuka bakal stream urip ing Bellator.com lan UFC Mobile App diwiwiti ing 7 P.M. Lan.

Tiket acara miwiti ing mung $27 lan pindhah ing Advertisement ana, Juni 4, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, KansasStarEventCenter.com. Lawang kanggo acara mbukak ing 5:30 P.M. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

Ing 28 lawas taun, “The Wolf” may very well be the brightest young star in Bellator MMA’s deep bantamweight division. The New Jersey native has begun his career with nine consecutive victories, including five blistering first round finishes. Caldwell will be tasked with the headlining role for the second consecutive time after an impressive first outing at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” in which he had his way with former two-division Bellator champion Joe Warren, menang via rear-naked choke submission. The former NC State standout wrestled to a National Championship and two All-American accolades before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. The undefeated Caldwell is reinvigorated after recently re-signing a seven-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. For a closer look at Caldwell’s most recent technical submission victory over Joe Warren in the main event of“Bellator 151,” klik kene.

A native of Yona, Guam, Taimanglo has emerged as one of the most prolific bantamweight fighters in MMA. Having gone 13-2 over his last 15 bouts dating back to 2009, it’s difficult to find a fighter more consistent than “The Juggernaut.” Since signing with Bellator in 2013, Taimanglo has accumulated a 5-2 record including a current string of three consecutive victories. Standing at 5’4,” Taimanglo will once again be squaring off against a much taller opponent in the 5’10’’ Caldwell. Klik kene to see exclusive footage of Taimanglo’s unanimous decision win over Sirwan Kakai ing “Bellator 151.”

As is usually the case when Bellator rolls through Kansas, Rickels will be the center of attention when he fights Guillard on July 22. “The Caveman” delivered the proverbial “Fight of the Night” back in February with a first-round knockout of Bobby Cooper during the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” A native of Derby, Kansas, Rickels will be making his 17th appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which he has accrued 11 victories over the course of a six-year period. The 27-year-old recently re-signed with the Scott Coker-led promotion, ensuring his exciting fighting style will be seen exclusively in the Bellator cage for years to come.

Kanthi 52 career fights under his belt, 33-year-old Melvin Guillard will have a lot to prove when he takes on “The Caveman.” Guillard seems to have made a full recovery from his brutally broken hand that occurred during his Bellator MMA debut last year. Throughout his MMA tenure, “The Young Assassin” has displayed a knack for ending fights early, karo 23 kang 32 professional victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards. Ing Juli 22 the New Orleans native will have an opportunity to take down another experienced lightweight in Rickels and reassert himself as a top 155-pounder.

Dianyari “UFC 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Card pambuka:

Wikimedia MMA Men Pambuka bab: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (4-1)

Wikimedia MMA Welterweight Pambuka bab: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

OFFICIAL 'BELLATOR MMA: Kongo VS. RESULTS VOLKOV ' & PHOTOS

Uga: BELLATOR MMA pratandha Josh "kos" KOSCHECK kanggo multi-perang DEAL

Klik kene kanggo BELLATOR 139 PHOTOS

 

MULVANE, May. (Juni 26, 2015) - Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) digunakke Uploaded akèhé saka serangan sikut asor Alexander Volkov (24-6) liwat kaputusan unanimous ing acara utama Bellator MMA: "Kongo vs. Volkov "saka Kansas Arena bintang Mulvane, May., on Friday.

Ing Frenchman ana ora gampang nglokro karo usaha takedown lan "Drago" Tukang nggunakake dawa kanggo Ward wong mati, mbuwang dadi apik manggih abot ing kang bali.

Kanthi kamenangan sing, Kongo mbenakake kanggo 4-2 ngisor payung Bellator MMA, nalika Volkov saiki wis dropped loro pancasan consecutive.

 

Ing acara co-utama, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) ana ketoke en route menyang stoppage biasa saka John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) nanging nyuda gerah-menehi saran kanggo kepala Alessio downed ngasilaken ing ora kontes.

 

Derby 26-taun-lawas, May. kolom wis mantan Cagefighting pesaing World Extreme wobbled marang kandhang, nanging roar saka pembuangan halamanipun uga wis clouded nggawe kaputusan kang, minangka Rickels mbuwang nyuda lan minangka asil wasit Rob Hinds waved mati perang.

 

"Kansas, Aku supaya nuwun,"Ngandika Rickels. "Perang iki arep persis aku minangka samesthine. Kowé bakal weruh kula nindakake iki maneh, kajaba wektu sabanjuré, Aku arep kanggo legally rampung sandi mungsuh. Aku kneed wong ing sirah, Aku ngaco munggah, Aku wis mandegake ing sembarang kapindho nanging aku mung wanted kanggo rampung. "

 

Apa temtu bakal mungkasi munggah minangka "kalah taun" calon, Hisaki Kato (5-1) rampung Joe Kenya (2-5) karo-babak kapindho Superman Punch kanggo ngematake ing debut Bellator MMA kang.

 

"Aku pracaya ing aku. Aku duwe tangan tenan abot lan njupuk mung siji dijupuk amba kanggo ngalahake wong metu,"Ngandika Kato sawise perang. "Aku rumongso aku proyek gedhe makili Japanese MMA. Iku ora mung bab grappling, kita uga Strikers uga. "

 

Kato showcased kang grappling babak pisanan, nullifying ing Thai-donya kelas Muay saka Schilling ing lemah. Nanging sawise ijol-ijolan malah sawetara kanggo mbukak slate kapindho, Kato disabetake karo doyo sampurna diselehake sing dikirim sing ing saksi menyang edhan. Iku worth kang lagi nyimak sing internasional Japanese wis menangaké kabeh lima gelut dening KO utawa TKO.

 

Ing mbukak bab kertu utama ing wayah sore, Pat Curran (21-7) tak bali ing trek menang karo unanimous (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) kaputusan liwat game Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran iki Originally slated kanggo ngadhepi Yamauchi munggah, nanging bundhas digawe kesempatan kanggo Sanchez kanggo isi-ing short kabar. Loro featherweights maintained jangkah torrid liwat Course saka 15 menit, nanging telung hakim sing ditunjuk déning Komisi Kansas kabeh mrentah ing sih saka mantan juara 145-pound.

 

Sawise perang, "Paddy Mike" prajanji kanggo terus Ngapikake ing pakaryan kang.

 

"Aku pancene needed menang iki,"Ngandika Curran. "Aku arep kanggo thank wong mlaku munggah ing telung minggu kabar lan njupuk perang. Aku arep kanggo supaya teka, I have a lot kanggo nambah lan njaga nggarap. Aku arep kanggo Kepala bali menyang gedung olahraga lan tetep njupuk luwih apik. "

 

Josh Koscheck tondo asto:

 

Bellator MMA uga ngumumake tondo asto saka Josh "Kos" Koscheck (17-10) to a multi-fight deal. Kelas welter rawuh kanggo promosi Scott Coker-mimpin saka Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) kono amassed ngrekam berjuwang sawetara saka jeneng paling misuwur ing divisi kelas welter, kalebu Georges St. Pierre lan Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, punika mantan juara wrestling Divisi aku sing saiki nggabung lan divisi kelas welter Ultra-competitive, ngendi rematch marang Paul Daley bisa teka fruition.

 

Results pambuka:

Frederick Brown (3-1) mandegake Derek OHI (6-4) karo punches ing Bellator 139 acara utama peteng. Ing kalah technical teka :29 detik menyang babak pisanan.

Harun Ely (5-2) digunakke skills grappling lunyu kang kanggo ngirim Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-5) karo guillotine keselak ngadeg ing 1:05 babak loro. "Ing cyborg" wis entuk kabeh saka limang kamenangané dening cara pengajuan.

 

Perang wanita Lone ing Bellator 139 kertu ora nguciwani, minangka Bryanna Fissori (2-0) entuk unanimous 29-28 kaputusan menang marang Iona Razafiarison (2-1). Prabédan iki pigura katelu lan final, ngendi "Pink Ranger" aman a gunung lengkap lan rained mudhun punches, seeking Rampung lan nampa entuk manfaat saka mangu saka hakim.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) nggawe pakulinan kang pagawean scraps awal, pagawean mungsuh Javy Ayala (8-4) via rear-naked choke a mere 72-seconds after the opening bell sounded. Kanthi menang, "Ing dicukur Gorila" wis loro finish putaran kapisan ing loro gelut kang wonten ing banner Bellator MMA.

 

Sadurunge Augusto Sakai (10-0) lan Daniel Gallemore (4-3) bisa njaluk mati lincak sing kanggo babak katelu, Sudhut Gallemore kang mandegake perang. Nang endi wae ing sadawane dalan, "Big Kansas" wiwit gadhah alangan ningali, menehi Sakai menang liwat TKO lan tetep rekaman fighter Brasil kang unblemished kanggo miwiti karir profesionalé.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) tak bali kanggo cara kang menang nglawan Joe Wolf (19-10) on Friday wengi, pagawean Kansas-kolom karo punches ing 1:00 babak siji. "Ing Penting Kid" apik kanggo 6-2 nang kandhang Bellator MMA.

 

Njupuk 15 tightly tampil menit kanggo golek juara antarane lightweights Pablo Villaseca (9-1) lan Bobby Cooper (12-5). Ing pungkasan, loro hakim damel perang ing sih saka wong padha nelpon "Super Duper,"Menehi wong kaputusan pamisah (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) kamenangan.

 

Ing bab kawitan ing wayah sore, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) digawe karya cepet Greg Scott (3-4), njupuk munggah menang pengajuan sawise mung 1:17 saka tumindak featherweight.

OFFICIAL nimbang-IN RESULTS, PHOTOS lan INFORMASI saka "BELLATOR MMA: Kongo VS. VOLKOV "

MULVANE, May. (Juni 25, 2015) - Nderek nimbang-ins ing Kansas Star Arena on Thursday, ing Bellator 139 acara utama antarane Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) lan Alexander Volkov (24-5) bakal pindhah ing minangka ngrancang kurang saka 24-jam mengko.

Saliyane headliner ing, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,"Kang airs manggon lan free on Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan / 8 P.M. CT, fitur telung tambahan kudu-waca bouts kertu utama.

Ing acara co-utama, pahlawan negara ngarep David "Ing caveman" Rickels (16-3) katon kanggo nyelehake mburi kanggo tilas menang saiki John "Alam" Alessio (35-17). Ora mung Rickels macem sapisan piyambakipun lumebu kandhang, nanging walkouts kang uga Garner kathah manungsa waé

Tansah-macem Joe Kenya (2-4) bakal terus jangkah torrid ing 2015 nalika piyambakipun meets anyaran promosi Hisaki Kato (4-1). "Stitch Em 'Up" wis dibongkar kanggo saingan sak bagean Kickboxing of "Bellator: Dynamite "in September.

Ing mbukak bab televisi ing wayah sore, mantan Bellator featherweight Juara Pat Curran (20-7) bakal nyoba kanggo nyelehake mburi marang saiki loro-perang gondhelan nalika piyambakipun meets 24-taun-lawas Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) ing short kabar. "Paddy Mike" iki Originally slated kanggo ngadhepi Yamauchi munggah, nanging bundhas derailed ngiringake ing.

Klik kene kanggo ALL nimbang-IN PHOTOS

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

UFC Abot Main Event: Cheick Kongo (238.6) vs. Alexander Volkov (242)

 

Bellator perang Lightweight: David Rickels (155.9) vs. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator Middleweight Perang: Joe Kenya (185.9) vs. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator featherweight Perang: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Card pambuka (6:45 P.M. Lan)

 

Bellator Abot Perang: Derek OHI (264) vs. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Perang: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (134.3) vs. Harun Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator featherweight Perang: Iona Razafiarison (140.8) vs. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator Abot Perang: Alex Huddleston (248.6) vs. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator Abot Perang: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) vs. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator featherweight Perang: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) vs. Joe Wolf (145.8)

 

Bellator perang Lightweight: Bobby Cooper (155.9) vs. Pablo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator featherweight Perang: Greg Scott (145.7) vs. Gaston Reyno (145)

Emmanuel Sanchez Replaces Injured Goiti Yamauchi; Plus Four Additional Preliminary Bouts Complete 13-Fight “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” Card On June 26

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Juni 8, 2015) – With an unfortunate injury forcing the withdrawal of Yamauchi munggah, Emmanuel "El Matador" Sanchez (10-1) receives the call to step in against former featherweight champion Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (20-7). With this change of opponent, and four newly announced matchups, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on Juni 26 is now complete with 13 total scraps to sink your teeth into.

 

The additional fights include heavyweight bouts between Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3) lan Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1) as well as featherweights Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0) lan lightweights Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick “The Darkness” Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Acara njupuk Panggonan Juni 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan/ 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com ing 7 P.M. Lan/ 6 P.M. CT. Tiket “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs.John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1).

 

The 24-year-old Sanchez is an explosive featherweight, fighting with Duke Roufus out of the famed Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. The two-time Bellator veteran has shined throughout his current six-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a first-round rear naked choke over Stephen Banaszak at Bellator 128 followed by a dominant unanimous decision over Costa Rican standout Alejandro Villalobos at Bellator 135 iki Maret kepungkur. Sanchez faces stiff competition in former featherweight kingpin Curran, who has been involved in some of the most memorable Bellator fights of all time.

 

Huddleston, 28, is a key training has won four consecutive tilts since dropping the first fight of his professional career in 2011. Mentas, “The Shaved Gorilla” stopped Derek Bohl at Bellator 130. Standing opposite Huddleston inside the cage will be the 26-year-old Ayala, who is on a three-fight promotional winning streak of his own. The California native has stopped his last three foes before reaching the judges’ discretion.

 

In the second added heavyweight feature, Bohl will seek his first win for the Southern California-based promotion. “Marshmallow” has won his first two bouts in 2015 on the regional circuit. Brown will have his second opportunity at success for Bellator against Bohl. The hometown fighter was finished by Daniel Gallemore at Bellator 113, which was his last time in action.

 

Undefeated at 3-0, Reyno will bring the tenacity he has shown on the independent MMA scene to the Bellator cage. “Tonga” has finished every fight he has been involved in and will look to make a mark on the featherweight division with his debut. Scott, a Whichita native, made his Bellator MMA debut in 2011 and has had a mixed bag of success.

 

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

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1)

UFC Welterweight Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card pambuka

UFC Men Prelim perang: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

UFC Bantamweight Prelim perang: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Harun Ely (4-2)

UFC Lightweight Prelim perang: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

UFC Abot Prelim perang: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

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

UFC Abot Prelim perang: Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3)

UFC Men Prelim perang: Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0)

UFC Abot Prelim perang: Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1)

UFC Lightweight Prelim perang: Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11)

Bellator Knocks Out Four Additional Preliminary Bouts for Kansas Card On June 26

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Juni 3, 2015) – With a complete four-fight main card already announced for “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on June 26, the promotion has turned its focus to the preliminary showcase with four new fights.

 

The newly announced bouts include bantamweights Jeimeson “The Minion” Saudino (8-4) vs. Aaron “The Cyborg” Ely (4-2), lightweights Bobby “Super Duper” Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0), as well as heavyweights Daniel “Big Kansas” Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0), and female featherweights Iona Razafiarison (2-0) lan Bryanna “Pink Ranger” Fissori (1-0).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Acara njupuk Panggonan Juni 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan/ 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com ing 6:45 P.M. Lan/ 5:45 P.M. CT. Tiket “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs.John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

In a bantamweight battle between two Kansas natives, Wichita’s Saudino is a scrapper who has won half of his eight professional victories without the judge’s help. He looks to improve to nine wins against Leavenworth’s Ely, a ground game specialist who has earned all four professional victories by submission. This 135-pound bout will be a must-see showcase of Midwest MMA talent.

 

RFA and Titan FC veteran Cooper has already earned two victories in the Bellator cage and will look to make his fight at Bellator 139 three in a row. He goes up against Villaseca, a Chilean MMA prospect with an unblemished professional record at 9-0, with three knockouts and three submission finishes.

 

Emporia’s “Big Kansas” Gallemore is a heavyweight who’s hands have earned all four of his victories, three of which have taken place under the Bellator banner. He will meet the undefeated Sakai, a dangerous Brazilian striker who has finished six of seven of his opponents with either his fists or knees.

 

Iony Razafiarison is a coming off of a unanimous decision victory in her professional debut this past January, and will look to make an immediate impact in her first fight with the Bellator promotion. She will take on Bryanna Fissori, who also makes her promotional debut at Bellator 139 after winning her first career victory by knockout last October.

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2)

UFC Welterweight Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card pambuka

UFC Men Prelim perang: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

UFC Bantamweight Prelim perang: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Harun Ely (4-2)

UFC Lightweight Prelim perang: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

UFC Abot Prelim perang: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

UFC Men Prelim perang: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight, as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

 

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“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Gampang Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins lan @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ing @KansasStarArena ing Juni 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” acara, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Ping “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan / 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com ing 7 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. CT.

 

Bouts tambahan bakal announced sakcepete.

 

Tiket “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kang miwiti ing mung $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, saiki kasedhiya ingTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cukup 27 taun, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ing Bellator 132 ing Januari. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 penampilan. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 kang 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2)

UFC Welterweight Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card pambuka

UFC Men Prelim perang: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Gampang Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins lan @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ing @KansasStarArena ing Juni 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” acara, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Ping “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan / 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com ing 7 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. CT.

 

Bouts tambahan bakal announced sakcepete.

 

Tiket “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kang miwiti ing mung $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, saiki kasedhiya ingTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cukup 27 taun, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ing Bellator 132 ing Januari. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 penampilan. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 kang 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2)

UFC Welterweight Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card pambuka

UFC Men Prelim perang: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

Gampang Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins lan @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ing @KansasStarArena ing Juni 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” acara, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Ping “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan / 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com ing 7 P.M. Lan / 6 P.M. CT.

 

Bouts tambahan bakal announced sakcepete.

 

Tiket “UFC: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kang miwiti ing mung $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, saiki kasedhiya ingTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Cukup 27 taun, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ing Bellator 132 ing Januari. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 penampilan. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 kang 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

Card utama (9 P.M. Lan)

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2)

UFC Welterweight Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Card pambuka

UFC Men Prelim perang: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” adds middleweight slugfest pitting Joe Schilling vs. Hisaki Kato, making it the fourth and final main-card matchup

Gampang Tweet: ".@JoeSchilling187 and Hisaki Kato join #Bellator139 ing @KansasStarArena ing Juni 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) lan Hisaki Kato (4-1) will clash in the fourth and final main-card matchup of next month’s “UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” event which airs live on Spike.

 

Headlined by a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” njupuk Panggonan Juni 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.

 

Additional matchups include lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) njupuk ing Yamauchi munggah (18-2).

 

Kertu utama wengi kang miwiti siaran urip lan gratis Spike ing 9 P.M. Lan/ 8 P.M. CT, nalika bouts pambuka stream ing Spike.com. Bouts tambahan bakal announced sakcepete.

 

Tiket “UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” kang miwiti ing mung $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, saiki kasedhiya ing Ticketmaster.com.

 

Ing Kenya 31 taun-lawas wis onomatopia ahli wiwit 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, papan piyambakipun pikantuk loro U.S. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, uga, apa kang cara kanggo GLORY kang Man Standing Paling turnamen iki kepungkur Juni, saingan telu sore siji. Kenya debut Wikimedia MMA ing November, nulis biji sing “BKO Bangkok Knockout of the Year” candidate stoppage of noted striker Melvin Manhoef.

 

A karate stylist who first made his name in Japan in the sport of Kudo – a hybrid version of MMA that involves fighting in a gi, gloves and a mask – the 32-year-old Kato will fight in the U.S. ing Juni 26th pisanan. Kato’s transition in 2013 to traditional MMA rules has proven to be a rousing success, as he’s earned four knockout victories in his first five bouts. Three of those wins were earned in the first round, including an April 2014 victory that came in just 53 detik.

 

“UFC MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Ana, Juni 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

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

UFC Lightweight Feature perang: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

UFC Men Feature perang: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi munggah (18-2)

UFC Men Feature perang: Joe Kenya (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)