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ST. LOUIS - -(Juni 24, 2016) – In a highly-competitive heavyweight main event at“Bellator: Dynamite 2,” "Amoklauf" Jackson (37-11) edged out Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) with a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) am Freitag night inside Scottrade Center during an event that aired LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Mit dem Sieg, “Rampage” extends his current winning streak to five, proving once again why he is one of the most dangerous athletes on Bellator MMA’s roster. Jackson also improves his promotional mark to an undefeated 4-0, with multiple wins coming via first round knockout.

Nach dem Kampf, “Randale” made it clear he intends on returning to action sooner, als später. “I’m going to go home to Orange County, take a little vacation, then come back bigger and better than ever,” Rampage said.

Michael Chandler Claims Bellator MMA Lightweight Belt With Explosive Knockout win Over Patricky ‘Pitbull’

Missouri’s own “Iron” Michael Chandler (15-3) gave his hometown fans exactly what they came for, reclaiming the vacant lightweight belt with a ferocious first-round knockout punch. The new 155-pound kingpin finished Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) einfach 2:14 into the evening’s co-main event, giving him six total knockouts during his seven-year professional career. The loss is the eighth of “Pitbull’s” illustrious career and puts an abrupt end to his recent string of two consecutive victories. Nach dem Sieg, Chandler stuck a backflip in the center of the cage as St. Louis Cardinal’s legend Ozzie Smith looked on, emulating the famous celebration Smith made famous during his MLB career.

Kevin Ross Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Justin Houghton

In a featherweight kickboxing bout, Kevin Ross (32-9) took care of business with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) über Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed “The Soul Assassin,” Ross was able to land 86% of his shots over the course of the fight, thoroughly dominating Houghton and tacking on another victory to an already historic 11-year career. Ross now remains undefeated under the Bellator Kickboxing banner, building upon his victory at “Bellator Kickbox: Torino.”

MacFarlane Displays Phenomenal Ground Game En Route to Submission win Over Ruth

In the second MMA battle of the evening, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) was able to continue her rapid ascension to the top of the women’s flyweight division and remain undefeated with an impressive rear-naked choke submission over Rebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane’s remarkable ground game and jiu-jitsu skill set was on full display tonight, forcing the veteran Ruth to tap out three minutes into the second round. For Ruth, the loss is just the second of her career and first since 2014. The win is “The Ilimanator’s” third since joining the promotion and is her first submission victory of the rear-naked choke variety.

Gloria Peritore Takes Split Decision Victory From Denise Kielholtz

 

In the opening kickboxing bout of "Bellator: Dynamite 2“ Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) was able to edge out Denise Kielholtz (44-3), taking home a split decision victory. It was an even battle from start to finish, but in the end it was the judges’ scorecards that read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of the Italian. The loss is just the third of Kielholtz’s career and left the Dutch powerhouse completely speechless in the center of the ring. For the 27-year-old Peritore, the win gives her 11 since making her professional debut only two years ago.

Matt Mitrione Ignites Full House in Opening Bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2”

Matt Mitrione (10-5) was able to absorb an early blow from Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) einfach 20 seconds into round one and answered with a flash of brilliance 3:22 into the opening frame. The come-from-behind knockout victory is the ninth of that variety and tenth of Mitrione’s career. “Meathead” proved his ability to outlast yet another opponent in what will surely go down as one of the greatest Bellator MMA debuts of all time. Jetzt, Mitrione sets his sights on returning to the cage as quickly as possible, with the goal of winning Bellator gold on his mind.

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) unterlegen Jordan Dowdy (3-2) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 4:59 der ersten Runde

Justin Lawrence (9-3) unterlegen Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via knockout at 2:11 der zweiten Runde

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KICKBOXING VETERAN KEVIN ROSS RETURNS TO ACTION FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING AGAINST JUSTIN HOUGHTON

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Juni 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dynamit 2" Juni 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis is now complete, with the addition of a women’s flyweight kickboxing bout pitting Denise Kielholtz (44-2) gegen Gloria Peritore(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between Kevin Ross (31-9) und Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between "Amoklauf" Jackson(36-11) und Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) gegen Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7) will serve as the evening’s co-main event. Außerdem, former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) und Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) und Rebecca Ruth (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

Die Veranstaltung Airs live und kostenlos auf Spike 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, während vorläufigen Kämpfe werden live auf streamen Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App. Doors for “Bellator: Dynamite 2”am offenen 5:00 Uhr CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 Uhr CT.

 

Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing from Amsterdam, Dutch flyweight Kieholtz will be making her second appearance under the direction of Bellator Kickboxing after earning a win in her promotional debut at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy earlier this year. Mit über 40 Karrierekämpfe (one MMA bout) under her belt, the 27-year-old Kielholtz will be searching for her 45th professional victory when she prepares to take on Gloria Peritore auf Juni 24 in St. Louis. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dynamite 2“ where both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured just like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event last year. If you think you can handle “5 Rounds” with her, klicken hier.

 

The 27-year-old Peritore has a total of 12 professional fights over her two-year career, earning victories in all of them, including a third round knockout of Li Mingrui in her Bellator Kickboxing debut earlier this year. A native of Sicily, Italien, Peritore had the unique opportunity to fight in front of her hometown fans when Bellator invaded Torino, Italy in April of 2016. As an amateur fighter, she posted a 9-3 record and won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Champion.

 

Bei 35 Jahre alt, Ross has put together an impressive kickboxing and muay Thai career, highlighted by accruing some of the most highly sought-after championships in the game. During his 53-fight career, he has collected the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. Known also as “The Soul Assassin,” Ross is working on a transition into the sport of MMA and most recently made his promotional debut at the inaugural “Bellator 152”Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy where he defeated Matthew Taccini über einstimmigen Beschluss.

 

Houghton, who hails from Michigan, has competed previously for Bellator, but on the mixed martial arts side of things. “J-Ho” most recently laced up the kickboxing gloves against Alfredo Corona, at a regional event in Denver, defeating his opponent via lopsided unanimous decision. Jetzt, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Complete "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator Fighting Championships Schwergewichts-Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Leichte World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator Fighting Championships Schwergewicht Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator Kickbox Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

Bellator Kickbox Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-2) vs. Gloria Peritore (10-1-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Vorläufige Karte:

Bellator Fighting Championships Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator Fighting Championships Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator Fighting Championships Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator Fighting Championships Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator Fighting Championships Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator Fighting Championships Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator Fighting Championships Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickbox Vorläufiger Kampf: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickbox Vorläufiger Kampf: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)