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TEMECULA, Kalif. (Svibanj 15, 2015) – While Brandon “Bik” Halsey (9-0) can no longer say he’s Bellator MMA’s Middleweight World Champion, he’s still managed to show his talent with a one-sided destruction of proven veteran Kendall “Spyder” Lug (21-15).

 

The contest served as the feature main event of Petak “Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug” card at Pechanga Resort & Casino u Temecula, Kalif.

 

Halsey nearly finished the fight in the early going, moving to an arm-triangle choke that would have finished a lesser opponent, but Grove somehow battled through the effort. Još, it was a one-sided round for the former champ.

 

Grove was able to avoid such a precarious position in the second, but he was still forced to be on the defensive throughout most of the frame. With a high-paced wrestling attack, Halsey simply pushed his way to the floor and enjoyed top position for almost the entirety of the round.

 

The pattern continued as the fight wore on, with Halsey simply overpowering his opponent and constantly earning himself the dominant position. Grove briefly threatened with an armbar in the fourth frame, but Halsey simply yanked his limb free and pounded away with punches shortly after until he earned the TKO win at the 2:25 mark of the frame.

 

The undefeated Halsey, who was stripped of the Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title for failing to make weight, will look to again earn the belt in his next appearance.

 

“I was my own worst enemy. It was how I performed. He didn’t throw anything at me that I wasn’t ready for. I was just trying to tough through the injury. I had to tough it out and come out with the victory,” Halsey said.

 

“Obviously, you want to be as dominant as possible. I just felt like I couldn’t explode through my combinations or explode through the fight and finish how I wanted to. But like I said, you’ve got to deal with adversity, and I did it the best I could,” Halsey continued.

 

“I learned my lesson. I thank Bellator. I apologize to the commission. It’s unprofessional not to make weight. Nema isprike, but anybody knows that it’s hard to cut weight with an injury. The belt’s just a decoration, so I’m still the champ in my eyes. No one has taken the belt from me.”

 

U noći je ko-glavni događaj, former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4), of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, took a step toward another shot at the title with a hard-fought decision victory over the hard-hitting Mikrofon “Marine” Richman, of Rose Mount, Iz.

 

While Richman showed excellent takedown defense throughout the 15-minute affair, Dantas’ work rate helped him earn the favor of the judges. Constantly pressing and looking to bring the fight to the floor, Dantas was able to just edge out Richman on the cards, 29-28 according to all three officials.

 

“I went out there and fought the way I trained to fight,” Dantas said after the win. “I knew Mike Richman was going to come with everything, but I wanted to win this fight and get back to the title. The only fight that makes sense next is for the title.

 

In a welterweight contest, Fernando “Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (24-13), of Menifee, Kalifornija, scored a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over “Curtious” Curtis Millender (7-2), San Bernardino, Kalif.

 

With Millender enjoying a six-inch height advantage, the smaller Gonzalez struggled to score points in the first two rounds. But when the fight hit the floor in the third, Gonzalez latched onto a guillotine choke and earned a tap from his opponent at the 1:14 u posljednjem kolu.

 

“Ja sam 4-0 odmah,” Gonzalez said after the win. “That’s one step closer to the title, and I’m excited to get in there and mix it up with whoever is next.”

 

With the result, Gonzalez now boasts four-straight Bellator MMA victories and put himself in line for a potential shot at the promotion’s Welterweight Title.

 

In the night’s first main-card matchup, neporaženi prospect Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (7-0), of Rahway, New Jersey, used a superior wrestling game to outwork more experienced opponent Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-5), of Lajes, Brazil, en route a unanimous-decision victory.

 

With Caldwell scoring takedowns throughout the matchup, Silva looked for submissions when available, but he simply couldn’t find the necessary hold to work past his opponent’s defense. Umjesto, Caldwell kept his pressure high, and judges awarded him the fight, 29-28 na sve tri kartice.

 

After the victory, Caldwell made it clear he’s clearing his way to a shot at the Bellator MMA World Title.

 

“I don’t think there are any fighters out there as explosive as me at 135 funti, or as fast,” Caldwell said. “Naposljetku, I’ll be able to prove that.”

 

In the night’s final preliminary bout, Guam’s Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1) scored a third-round knockout of Mexico’s Antonio Duarte (18-6).

 

Dodatno, pero mogućnost Jordan Parsons (11-1), San Diego, Kalifornija, earned a third-round decision win over the previously undefeated Brazilian Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-1).

 

U poluteškoj natjecanju, Virgil Zwicker (14-4-1), of Temecula, Kalifornija, earned a first-round knockout win over Razak Al-Hassan (12-5), Milwaukee, Wisc.

 

And in the night’s first fight, Ricky “Snajper” Rainey (11-3), of Gastonia, NC, earned a second-round knockout win over Jessie Juarez (22-10), od Torrance, Kalif.

Brandon Halsey (9-0) def. Kendall Grove (21-15)

Eduardo Dantas (17-4) def. Mike Richman (18-6 )

Fernando Gonzalez (24-14) def. Curtis Millender (7-2)

Darrion Caldwell (7-0) def. Rafael Silva (22-5)

O Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA je vodeći Mixed Martial Arts organizacije sadrži mnoge od najboljih boraca u svijetu. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Bellator je dostupna na gotovo 400 milijuna domova širom svijeta u preko 120 Zemlje. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, Bellator se može vidjeti na Spike, MMA televizija lider. Bellator MMA sastoji se od izvršnog tima koji uključuje top profesionalci u televizijskoj produkciji, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. Bellator je sa sjedištem u Santa Monici, California i vlasništvu zabava div Viacom, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

 

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TEMECULA, Kalif. (Svibanj 14, 2015) – All twenty-six athletes competing at sutra "Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” event were happy to rehydrate after stepping on the scales at today’s official weigh-in, which took place at the Cabaret Theatre inside the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Kalif.

"Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug,"Koji emitira uživo i besplatno na Spike na 9 poslije podne. I / 8 poslije podne. CT, features a main event between Brandon "Bull" Halsey (8-0) and well-respected veteran Kendall “Da Spyda” Grove (21-14). The incumbent champion failed to hit the required mark of 185-pounds. Kao rezultat, Grove is the only fighter who can leave the event as the champion, if Halsey does manage to win, he will be forced to vacate the belt.

U suradnji-glavni događaj, a bantamweight battle will go on as planned between former 135-pound champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas(16-4) and a streaking Mike “The Marine” Richman (18-5), despite Richman missing weight.

In a critical welterweight battle between two hometown fighters, Cinderella Man Fernando "The MENIFEE manijak" Gonzalez (23-13) looks to continue his hot streak against a young Curtis “Curtious” Millender (7-1).

U televizijskom otvaranja borbe večeri, one of MMA’s most promising prospects Darrion "Vuk" Caldwell (6-0), looks to keep his record unblemished against a tough Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4), who has only suffered one defeat in his last 15 krajevi

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Glavni Card (9 poslije podne. I)

 

Bellator srednjoj Naslov Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (188.1 lbs.) vs. Kendall Grove (184.9 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight borba: Eduardo Dantas (135.2 lbs.) vs. Mike Richman (139.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator velter borba: Fernando Gonzalez (170.9 lbs.) vs. Curtis Millender (170.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight borba: Darrion Caldwell (135.7 lbs.) vs. Rafael Silva (135.7 lbs.)

Prethodno Card (7:45 poslije podne. I)

Bellator srednjoj borba: Benji Radach (186 lbs.) vs. Ben Reiter (186 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight borba: Joe Taimanglo (136.2 lbs.) vs. Antonio Duarte (135.1 lbs.)

 

Bellator perolaka borba: Jordan Parsons (145.5 lbs.) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (146 lbs.)

 

Bellator Light Heavyweight Fight: Virgil Zwicker (206.7 lbs.) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (205.6 lbs.)

 

Bellator velter borba: Jesse Juarez (171 lbs.) vs. Ricky Rainey (170.7 lbs.)

 

Bellator perolaka borba: A.J. Jenkins (146 lbs.) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator Lagani borba: Steve Kozola (155.8 lbs.) vs. Ian Butler (155.2 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight borba: Shawn Bunch (135.4 lbs.) vs. Rolando Perez (135.3 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight borba: John Yoo (135.4 lbs.) vs. Albert Morales (134.4 lbs.)

 

O Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA je vodeći Mixed Martial Arts organizacije sadrži mnoge od najboljih boraca u svijetu. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Bellator je dostupna na gotovo 400 milijuna domova širom svijeta u preko 120 Zemlje. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, Bellator se može vidjeti na Spike, MMA televizija lider. Bellator MMA sastoji se od izvršnog tima koji uključuje top profesionalci u televizijskoj produkciji, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. Bellator je sa sjedištem u Santa Monici, California i vlasništvu zabava div Viacom, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

 

EASY TWEET: Hard-hitting MMA vet @benjyradach returns to face undefeated former @PennWrestling zvijezda @BenReiterMMA Svibanj 15 #Bellator

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalif. (Svibanj 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, kao Benji “Brijač” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “Hunter” Reiter (15-0-1).

 

The new addition again finalizes a full nine-bout preliminary card scheduled in support of four main-card contests at “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove.”

 

The night’s featured matchups include undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Bik” Halsey (8-0) Protiv strši havajski Scrapper Kendall “Spyder” Lug (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mikrofon “Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) i bantamweights Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug” odvija se na Petak, Svibanj 15, na Pechanga Resort & Casino u Temecula, Kalif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 poslije podne. I (6 poslije podne. PT po lokalnom vremenu), Preliminarne borbe streaming na Spike.com.

 

Ulaznice za “Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug,” koja počinje u samo $50, Trenutno se na prodaju na Pechanga.com i Pechanga Resort & Casino box office.

 

Vrata za “Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug” otvorena 4 poslije podne. PT po lokalnom vremenu, a prvo natjecanje odvija 45 minuta kasnije.

 

Borba profesionalno od 2001, Radach fought for many of MMA’s biggest promotions, including Strikeforce, EliteXC, the International Fight League and the UFC. Seventeen of Radach’s 21 career wins have come by knockout, and he makes no secret of his intentions when he enters the cage. Boasting past clashed with MMA notables such as Brian Foster, Gerald Harris, Matt Horwich, Chris Leben, Gustavo Machado, Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Scott Smith, između ostalog, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Sada potpuno oporavila, Radach looks to make a successful return to action.

 

Radach now meets a top undefeated prospect and former UPenn wrestling star Reiter, who fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Lug” - Petak, Svibanj 15, Pechanga Resort & Kasino, Temecula, Kalif.

Glavni Card (9 poslije podne. I)

 

Bellator srednjoj Naslov Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Prikazan Bantamweight borbe: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Prikazan velter Fight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Prikazan Bantamweight borbe: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Prethodno Card (7:45 poslije podne. I)

 

Bellator srednjoj prelim Fight: Benji Radach (21-6) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator poluteškoj prelim Fight: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight prelim Fight: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator pero prelim Fight: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator velter prelim Fight: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Tamne djeluje (cca. 11 poslije podne. I)

 

Bellator Lagani Tamno prelim: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator Lagani Tamno prelim: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator Lagani Tamno prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator Lagani Tamno prelim: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)