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VOLLEDIGE STRIJD RESULTATEN & FOTO'S VOOR BELLATOR 210: NJOKUANI vs. SALTER

 

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Foto's van het volledige evenement hier

Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter Hoofd Card Resultaten:

John Salter (16-4) verslagen Chidi Njokuani (18-6, 1 NC) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 4:32 van de eerste ronde

David Rickels (20-5) verslagen Guilherme Bomba (10-5) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Kristina Williams (3-1) verslagen Brown Ellen (4-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Juan Archuleta (21-1) verslagen Jeremy Spoon (20-5) via unaniem besluit (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

 

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Costello Van Steenis (11-1) verslagen Chris Honeycutt (11-3, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jordan Young (10-0) verslagen Anthony Ruiz (34-23) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 3:48 van de eerste ronde

Yamauchi up (23-4) verslagen Daniel Weichel (39-11) via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Joe Schilling (3-5) verslagen Will Morris (4-1) via TKO (hoekstop) bij 5:00 van de eerste ronde

Shawn Bunch (8-3) verslagen Joe Warren (15-8) via mondelinge onderwerping (stoten) bij 1:42 van de eerste ronde

Mike Shipman (12-1) verslagen Scott Futrell (8-5) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) bij 2:58 van de eerste ronde

Noad All (13-4) verslagen Brian Moore (11-7) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC) verslagen Vernon Lewis (6-4) via KO (stempel) bij 2:51 van de eerste ronde

Adil Benjilany (5-1) verslagen Daniel Carey (5-3) via TKO (stoten) bij :43 van de tweede ronde

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

 

 

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MIRKO CRO COP UIT BELLATOR 200 ALS GEVOLG VAN LETSEL

 

RAFAEL CARVALHO VERDEDIGT MIDDLEWIGHT-TITEL TEGEN GEGARD MOUSASI IN NIEUWE HEADLINER, TERWIJL ‘MVP’ DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN OPNEMT

LOS ANGELES - Vanwege letsel, Mirko Cro Cop kan niet langer concurreren in zijn langverwachte Bellator-debuut opBellator 200 tegen Roy Nelson. Als resultaat, de Bellator 200 hoofdevenement ziet nu regerend middengewicht kampioenRafael Carvalho (15-1) verdedig zijn titel tegen de beste mededinger Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in een affaire van vijf ronden, terwijl het co-main event een ongeslagen Britse spits kent Michael “Venom” Page (12-0), beter bekend als "MVP,”TegenDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) op weltergewicht. Bellator 200 vindt plaats vrijdag, Mei 25 bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in Londen en wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

 

 

De hoofdkaart bevat ook de voormalige titelhouder Phil Davis (18-4) nemen Linton Vassell (18-6) in een licht zwaargewicht matchup en realityster werd MMA-jager Aaron Chalmers (3-0) maakt zijn promotiedebuut tegen zijn landgenootAsh Griffiths (4-5). De rest van de hoofdkaart wordt later deze week bekend gemaakt.

 

 

 

Voorafgaand aan de hoofdkaart op Paramount Network, Bellator 200 zal ook tal van opwindende voorlopige wedstrijden bevatten waarin veel van het jonge toptalent van het VK wordt getoond. De ongeslagen Anastasia Yankova (5-0) keert terug tegen de altijd stoere Kate Jackson (9-3-1), terwijl een drietal voormalige BAMMA-kampioenen in actie zijn als voormalig middengewichtkampioen Mike Shipman (11-1) gevechten Carl Noon (7-2), voormalige vedergewicht kingpin van BAMMA Daniel Crawford (10-1) uitdagingen Pedro Carvalho (6-3) en voormalige BAMMA lichtgewicht titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) gezichten Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans zullen Bellator-veteraan zien Anatoly Tokov (25-3) botsen met Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ierland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in actie tegen Louis King (1-1) en door Mousasi opgeleide prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) vergadering Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley bespreekbureau (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. Bellator 200 wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal worden gestreamd op Bellator.com en wereldwijd op de Bellator Mobile App vanaf 12:30 p.m. EN / 9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

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AARON CHALMERS, STER VAN MTV'S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’KLAAR OM EEN PROMOTIONEEL DEBUUT TE MAKEN BIJ BELLATOR 200 IN LONDEN

ZAL AS GRIFFITHS IN DE HOOFDKAART AANNEMEN MEI 25 BIJ DE ZEE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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LOS ANGELES - Bellator is trots om aan te kondigen dat de realityster een MMA-jager is geworden Aaron Chalmers (3-0) maakt zijn promotiedebuut op de hoofdkaart van historisch Bellator 200 tegen Ash Griffiths (4-5) bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in Londen Vrijdag, Mei 25.

Vechten uit Newcastle, Engeland, Chalmers stapt de Bellator-kooi binnen na drie overwinningen in de eerste ronde onder leiding van BAMMA. Chalmers is een bekend castlid van de Britse reality-televisieserie van MTV "Geordie Shore,”Verschenen voor 10 seizoenen beginnen in 2014, evenals MTV's 'Ex on the Beach'. Hij zou zijn MMA-debuut gaan maken in 2017, het winnen van zijn eerste gevecht via onderwerping in de eerste ronde. "The Joker" heeft sindsdien twee andere tegenstanders in minder dan een minuut verslagen en lijkt nu de volgende stap in zijn professionele carrière te zetten..

Griffiths is een professional geworden 2013, regionaal vechten in Engeland, voorafgaand aan zijn debuut bij Bellator vorig jaar tijdens de hoofdkaart van Bellator 191 in Newcastle. Afkomstig uit Willington, Engeland, de veteraan met negen gevechten zorgt voor een zware test voor de nieuwkomer. Fans kunnen vuurwerk verwachten, wanneer deze twee strijden om opscheppen in het bijzijn van hun U.K. menigte.

De catchweight-wedstrijd voegt zich bij een gestapelde kaart die al een Bellator-middengewicht-titelwedstrijd bevat die de huidige kampioen pakt Rafael Carvalho (15-1) tegen Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), een rematch tussen favorieten van zwaargewicht fans Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) en Roy Nelson (23-15), terwijl voormalig titelhouder Phil Davis (18-4) neemt Linton Vassell (18-6) in een licht zwaargewicht matchup en ongeslagen Britse spits Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) voldoet aan David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) op weltergewicht.

Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. Bellator 200 wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. De hoofdkaart is nu compleet, aanvullende voorwedstrijden zullen in de komende weken worden aangekondigd.

Compleet Bellator 200 Hoofd Card:

Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Licht zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pond catchweight hoofdkaart gevecht: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH MET MIRKO CRO COP EN ROY NELSON SLATED VOOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDEN OP MEI 25

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LOS ANGELES - Een spannende strijd tussen favorieten van zwaargewichten Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) en Roy Nelson (23-15) is toegevoegd aan historisch Bellator 200 bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in Londen Vrijdag, Mei 25.

 

De twee gerenommeerde vechters sluiten zich aan bij een gestapelde kaart die al een Bellator middengewicht titel matchup bevat die de huidige kampioen opneemt Rafael Carvalho (15-1) tegen Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), terwijl voormalig titelhouder Phil Davis (18-4) neemt Linton Vassell (18-6) in een licht zwaargewicht matchup en ongeslagen Britse spits Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) voldoet aan David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) op weltergewicht.

 

Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. Bellator 200 wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. Extra wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.

 

De man die synoniem staat voor knock-outs van het hoofd, Mirko Cro Cop baant zich een weg naar Bellator in het midden van een win streak van acht gevechten, inclusief TKO-overwinningen over "King Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga en Satoshi Ishii. De trotse Kroaat won op beroemde wijze de PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix-kampioenschap, evenals de RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 titel en K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Finale in kickboksen. Een van de meest gevreesde stakers in de geschiedenis van MMA, Cro Cop is eigenaar van extra overwinningen in zijn carrière Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman en Kevin Randleman.

 

Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Roy Nelson maakte zijn Bellator-debuut bij Bellator 183 in september met een zwaarbevochten overwinning Javy Ayala na een acht jaar, 19-vechtpartij met UFC die hem overwinningen zag behalen op Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva, Cheick Kongo en Mirko Cro Cop. "Big Country" versloeg ook memorabel de late Kimbo Sliceen ging later het seizoen winnen 10 van The Ultimate Fighter. Ik heb onlangs gevochten Matt Mitrione in de Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is op zoek naar een grote overwinning op een van de ware legendes van de sport.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 200 Strijd kaart:

Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Licht zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

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Bellator 200: GEGARD MOUSASI CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AND BRITAIN’S MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE RETURNS AGAINST DAVID ‘CAVEMAN’ RICKELS

LONDON TO HOST HISTORIC Bellator 200 ON MEI 25

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for Bellator 200 op Vrijdag, Mei 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount Network.

 

The first two fights, of what promises to be one of the most exciting event in company history, features middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho (15-1) defending his crown against Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) and the return of London’s own Michael “Venom” Page (12-0), who takes on David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC). Additional main card bouts will be announced shortly.

 

Tickets for the event will be available to the general public on Vrijdag, Maart 2 bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. A special SSE pre-sale will take place Woensdag, Februari 28, while all other pre-sales, including Bellator Nation, zal beginnen Donderdag, Maart 1.

 

“Bellator continues to place a huge emphasis on its expansion into markets around the globe and creating a strong presence in the U.K. is a very important part of that,'Zei Bellator-president Scott Coker. “Our fans are going to be excited about the card we put together for this monumental event, as Bellator 200 will be one of our greatest to date.”

 

Quietly flying under the radar as Bellator’s current longest-reigning champion, Rafael Carvalho receives his toughest challenge to date when he meets Mousasi in London. A product of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilië, Carvalho joined the Bellator roster in 2014, garnering the attention of fans who tuned into Bellator 125 by emphatically finishing Brian Rogers in the first round. The run hasn’t stopped there, as the 31-year-old has gone onto defeat Joe Schilling, Alessio Sakara, Melvin Manhoef (2X) and Brandon Halsey, tying the record for most title defenses in the division’s history in the process.

 

Gegard Mousasi impressed in his promotional debut over former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko, a win that pushed his current unbeaten streak to six fights. “The Dreamcatcher,” who currently trains out of The Netherlands, holds one of the most impressive resumes in all of the sport, at one time winning the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles. With victories against some of the sport’s best, including Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort, Uriah Hall, Dan Henderson |, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt and Ovince Saint-Preux, the Judo black belt will now set his sights on Bellator gold when he enters the cage on May 25.

 

There are few fighters who in such a short span of time have provided the type of highlight-reel entertainment that Michael Page has. Nu, “MVP” returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2016, a year that saw Page go viral for his perfectly-timed flying knee finish against 40-fight-veteran “Cyborg” Santos and the well-orchestrated celebration that included the toss of a Pokéball. 2017 saw Page successfully enter the realm of boxing, where he won his debut via TKO. Bij Bellator 200, the London native will make his ninth appearance for Bellator, going unbeaten and finishing his opponent in the opening frame on five occasions.

 

David Rickels has competed under the Bellator banner more times than anyone in promotional history with 19 and will extend the record when he returns to 170-pounds for the first time since the Bellator Season Six Welterweight Tournament in 2012. The fighting pride of Derby, Kansas is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Adam Piccolot afgelopen december, improving his current winning streak to two. Never one to shy away from a scrap, this matchup should produce fireworks when “The Caveman’s” style clashes with the unorthodox swagger of “MVP.”

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 200 Strijd kaart:

Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

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EN NOG! JULIA BUDD BEHOUDT WERELDTITEL MET EEN GESPLITSTE BESLISSING BIJ BELLATOR 189

 

 

Compleet Bellator 189: Budd vs.. Blencowe 2 Hoofd Card Resultaten:

Julia Budd (11-2) verslagen Arlene Blencowe (10-7) via split decision (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)

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Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0) verslagen Chris Honeycutt (10-2, 1 NC) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) verslagen Hisaki Kato (8-3) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) verslagen Adam Piccolot (9-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Sam Sicilia (16-8) verslagen Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (2-1) verslagen Rick Gutierrez (0-2) via knock-out op 1:13 van de eerste ronde

Mandel Nallo (6-0) verslagen Alec Williams (6-2) via TKO op 0:18 van de eerste ronde

Juliana Velasquez (6-0) verslagen Na Liang (6-2) via voorlegging (arm bar) bij 0:32 van de tweede ronde

Cris Williams (3-0) verslagen Thomas Lopez (1-3) via voorlegging (driehoek) bij 1:39 van de eerste ronde

Stephanie Geltmacher (2-0) verslagen Ky Bennett (0-1) via unaniem besluit (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Brian Grinnell (9-7) verslagen Kemmyelle Haley (7-6) via inzending op 0:39 van de eerste ronde

Brandon Phillips (7-3) verslagen Jordan Howard (10-4) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Andrew Parker (7-2) verslagen Frank Patterson (4-5) via voorlegging (driehoek) bij 3:03 van de eerste ronde

 

BELLATOR MMA RETURNS TO KANSAS WITH LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING DAVID ‘THE CAVEMAN’ RICKELS AND AARON DERROW INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JANUARY 27

 

PAIR OF UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS CHRIS HARRIS AND JORDAN YOUNG ALSO SLATED FOR MAIN CARD ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 28, 2016) – A lightweight bout pitting Kansas’ most popular MMA fighter David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) tegen Aaron Derrow (14-8) and a middleweight bout featuring undefeated phenom Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0) are the first two fights announced for “Bellator 171” which will take place inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, Januari 27.

“Bellator 171,” die uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, is expected to have a main event announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the event starting at just $24, go on sale Zaterdag, December. 3 with an exclusive two-day Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning November 30, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or KansasStarEventCenter.com. The event takes place one week after the extremely anticipated "Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen” in Inglewood, Calif.

“The King of Kansas” will once again compete on the Spike-televised main card of Bellator MMA’s return to Kansas Star Arena. A 17-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Rickels will return to action for the first time since competing against Melvin Guillard this past summer. “The Caveman” has strung together an impressive career, totaal 11 wins over his seven years with the promotion, including four of his five career knockouts. A native of Derby, Kansas, Rickles recently delivered a brutal first round knockout in his co-main clash with Bobby Cooper at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The 27-year-old Rickels now prepares for Aaron Derrow, who enters the bout undefeated since joining Bellator MMA in 2014.

A native of Blue Springs, Missouri, Derrow has made an immediate impact on the promotion, collecting victories in each of his first two fights under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Following his hot start, “Daddy Long Legs” will now be tasked with one of the lightweight divisions most proven veterans in David Rickels. Of his 14 career wins, Derrow has finished his opponent in 12 van hen, inclusief 10 of the submission variety. The 29-year-old Derrow has scored two knockouts, each of which came in the first twenty seconds of action. Derrow will have his hands full with Rickels and the raucous hometown crowd that follows him when the two enter the cage on Januari 27.

With an unblemished mark of 7-0, Harris enters the cage riding an impressive string of success to begin his professional career. Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, Harris will have the luxury of competing in front of his home crowd as he prepares to make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. Harris has a knack for finishing his opponents early and often, recording six wins by way of knockout or submission, including four in the first round. The 26-year-old knockout artist will look to build off of a commendable 2016 campaign that saw him emerge victorious in each of his three contests, including a pair of wins with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

Also boasting an undefeated record through five career bouts, the 22-year-old Young will make his promotional debut against the equally impressive Harris. Of his five career wins, four have come by way of submission, with each of the four finishes occurring in the opening round of action. Prior to making his professional debut in 2014, the submission specialist had similar success on the amateur circuit, where he collected four submission victories over a five-fight span. Fighting out of Urbandale, Iowa, the 6’4’’ Young will also hold a significant height advantage over the 5’11’’ Harris as he prepares to challenge one of the most aggressive opponents of his career.

Updated “Bellator 171” Main Card:

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

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

CHEICK KONGO INCHES PAST VINICIUS SPARTAN IN ‘BELLATOR 150MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Mei. (Februari 26, 2015) – A week removed from the most watched Bellator MMA event in company history, the Scott Coker-led promotion returned to action on SPIKE with "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

 

In main event van de avond, Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) intelligently managed the distance between he and Vinicius Spartan (8-4), kicking and jabbing his way to a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

 

Spartan did have his moments during the heavyweight encounter, securing takedowns in rounds two and three, followed by a knockdown late. Maar op het einde, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Kendall Grove (23-15) gestopt Francisco France (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 seconden in de tweede ronde, winning by knockout. The victory was an emotional one for “Da Spyder,” who recently lost his brother and made it clear his performance was dedicated to his late sibling. Grove has now won three of his last four tilts, all via finish.

Chuka Willis (7-2) handed Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 notulen, with multiple submission attempts and knockdowns by both men. But in the end – much to the delight of the partisan crowd – Willis earned the nod.

Former Shamrock FC Flyweight Champion Rebecca Ruth (6-1) verslagen Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

 

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

 

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) verslagen David Hammons (1-2) via TKO (stoten)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) verslagen Marcio Navarro (14-12) via TKO (stoten) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) verslagen Julian Marquez (2-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) verslagen Manny Meraz (7-2) via knock-out (stoten) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) verslagen Brandon Farran (12-11) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) verslagen Deron Carlis (4-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

ILLNESS REMOVES MARCOS GALVAO FROM CARD, CHEICK KONGO VERSUS VINICIUS QUEIROZ PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT SLOT

MULVANE, Mei. (Februari 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

 

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 a.m. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

 

Als resultaat, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) tegen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) tegen Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) tegen Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) en Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

 

Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorlopige periodes live op zal streamen Bellator.com en De Bellator Mobile App.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Zwaargewicht Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA Zwaargewicht Feature Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA weltergewicht Feature Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

'Bellator 150: Galvão VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAYUPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Februari 22, 2015) - Deze vrijdag, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) een T "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

 

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Vrijdag, Februari 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorlopige periodes live op zal streamen Bellator.com en De Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " die beginnen bij slechts $27, zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com of Ticketmaster.com, evenals de Kansas Star Arena box office.

 

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) tegen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Ook op de kaart, Kendall Grove (22-15) neemt Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), woonplaats favoriet David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), who takes on Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

 

"Zij,"Die heeft gevochten voor de wereldberoemde promoties de wil van World Extreme Cagefighting en Shooto sinds 2003, zullen strijden voor de 11th tijd onder de Bellator MMA banner. De 34-jarige is op dit moment in het midden van een vier-strijd winning streak en is overwinnaar ontstaan ​​in zeven van zijn laatste acht restjes. In zijn laatste uitje, Galvao klaar Joe Warren bij "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

 

Ondertussen, Dantas zal op zoek naar het succes dat hij tegen Galvao had dupliceren in hun eerste ontmoeting, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman via unaniem besluit op "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " De Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Oktober 23.

 

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star ArenaKongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira bij "Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov," defeating his fellow Brazilian opponent via second round arm-triangle choke. “Spartan” hopes to plant the seeds for a busy 2016 with the matchup against Kongo, where a win can undoubtedly place him in the midst of the heavyweight title picture.

 

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran bij "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in september. De winnaar van“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

 

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Met 12 zijn 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

 

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Michael Chandler afgelopen november. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, of het nu op weg naar de kooi, of wanneer hij neemt op een who's who van Bellator MMA lichtgewicht talent. The 27-year-old will be making his 16thappearance under the promotional banner.

 

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over“Bellator 147” co-headliner Pablo Villaseca. Nu, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

 

Hailing from Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the fray fresh off a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. “Hunter” has previously fought the likes of Joanne Calderwood and at only 28-years-old has already competed professionally since 2006. Nu, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februari 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

 

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. The lone loss on the Missouri native’s record came against Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, via controversial split decision.

 

 

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA Zwaargewicht Feature Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA weltergewicht Feature Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)