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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 218: SANCHEZ VS. KARAKHANYAN 2 THIS FRIDAY ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
EMMANUEL SANCHEZ HEADLINES BELLATOR’S RETURN TO WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT ON MARCH 22 AGAINST ASHLEIGH GRIMSHAW IN FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH
LOS ANGELES - Following his exciting back-and-forth championship bout at Bellator 209 earlier this month, Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) quickly returns to featherweight action on Friday, Marso 22 at WinStar World Casino and Resort against one of Bellator’s newest European signings, Ashleigh Grimshaw (20-10-1, 3 NC).
The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 sa gabii. ET / 8 hapon. CT, as well as DAZN.com, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com ug sa tibuok kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App. Ang mga tiket are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Dugang nga mga bouts nga gipahibalo sa mga umaabot nga mga semana.
The 28-year-old, nicknamed “El Matador,” will serve as Bellator’s headliner for the second consecutive time in his 13th fight with the promotion. A homegrown fighter from the famed Roufusport MMA Academy in Milwaukee has defeated a who’s who of 145-pounders including former champions Daniel Straus and Marcos Galvao, as well as standouts Sam Sicilia, Justin Lawrence and Georgi Karakhanyan. Karon, Sanchez looks to immediately put himself back into contender status with a tough test on March 22.
Based out of London, Ashleigh “The White Wolf” Grimshaw has competed professionally since 2003, amassing more than 30 professional bouts across the European MMA scene. Unbeaten in his last four contests, Grimshaw has finished his opponent 18 times in his 20 mga kadaugan. Karon, set for his promotional debut with Bellator, the 36-year-old will be looking to make noise in a division currently championed by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire.
Updated Bellator: Sanchez vs. Grimshaw Fight Card:
Featherweight Main Event Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) vs. Ashleigh Grimshaw (20-10-1, 3 NC)
*Card subject sa kausaban
Palihug sa pagbisita sa Bellator.com alang sa dugang nga impormasyon.
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BELLATOR 209: PITBULL vs. SANCHEZ RESULTS & PHOTOS
Complete Bellator 209 Main Card Results:
Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (28-4) napildi Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-46)
Ryan Couture (12-6) napildi Haim Gozali (8-6) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)
Vadim Nemkov (10-2) napildi Phil Davis (19-5) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Olga Rubin (5-0) napildi Cindy Dandois (12-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)
Adam Keresh (3-0) napildi KIRILL Sidelnikov (11-6) pinaagi sa KO (welga) sa 1:12 sa round sa usa ka
Undercard Results:
Khonry Gracie (1-1) napildi Ron Becker (2-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Aviv Gozali (1-0) napildi Anton Lazebnov (0-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 4:27 sa round sa usa ka
Jamil Ibragimov (2-0) napildi Jackie Gosh (7-2) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 1:37 sa round sa usa ka
Sidemar Honorio (13-6) napildi Liudvik Sholinian (3-1-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26 X3)
Denis Palancica (7-0) napildi Kirill Medvedovsky (11-6) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28 X3)
Viktoria Makarova (1-0) napildi Yulia Sachkov (0-2) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 2:44 sa round sa usa ka
Andrei Barbarosa (6-6) napildi Honor Kelesh (3-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Christos Nicolaou (2-1) napildi Fadi Haiyadre (0-1) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 4:48 sa round sa usa ka
Shimon Smotritsky (5-0) napildi Matan Levi (3-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Itsik Rubinov (2-0) napildi Ion Pop (8-12-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28 X3)
Nika Ben Tuashy (1-0) napildi Nisim Rozalis (0-1) pinaagi sa KO (welga) sa :47 sa round sa usa ka
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FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ AND EMMANUEL SANCHEZ HEADLINES BELLATOR’S RETURN TO MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL ON NOV. 15
USAB, ISRAELI HAIM GOZALI REMATCHES RYAN COUTURE AND FORMER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP PHIL DAVIS FACES VADIM NEMKOV
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Tel Aviv, Israel for the third-consecutive year on Thursday, Nov. 15 with a featherweight world title clash pitting Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (27-4) batok sa Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) set to anchor Bellator 209 inside Menora Mivtachim Arena. Dugang pa, Haim Gozali (8-5) looks to get revenge against Ryan Couture (11-6) in co-main event welterweight action, samtang Phil Davis (19-4, 1 NC) kuhaon sa Vadim Nemkov (9-2) sa kahayag heavyweight. Dugang pa, a women’s featherweight contest between undefeated Israeli Olga Rubin (4-0) ug sa beteranong Cindy Dandois (12-3) will be featured on the card.
Tickets are on sale now and are available at Eventim.co, ingon man usab sa Bellator.com. The event will air Friday, Nov. 16 sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 8 hapon. CT on Paramount Network and can also be streamed on DAZN.
Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels, which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.
Hailing from Natal, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 20th time on Nov. 15. Uban sa 15 wins under the Bellator umbrella, “Pitbull” will be making his second title defense since reclaiming the world title at Bellator 178 batok sa Daniel Straus sa miaging tuig. Labing bag-o lang, “Pitbull” defeated Daniel Weichel, edging out his opponent via split decision at Bellator 203 in Rome. Having earned a finish in 20 sa iyang 27 daog ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he enters the cage onNov. 15.
Sanchez has officially emerged from prospect to title contender when he challenges for the featherweight title in Tel Aviv. Unlike his opponent, Sanchez will find himself in unfamiliar territory on Nov. 15, as the 28-year-old Milwaukee, Wis.-fighter will make his first professional appearance outside of the United States. “El Matador” will be seeking his 10th promotional win and his fifth consecutive victory, a streak that began in January of last year. With his last defeat coming over two years ago and with recent victories over former Bellator champions Daniel Straus and Marcos Galvao, ingon man usab sa Sam Sicilia, there may not be another athlete on Bellator’s roster more deserving of a title fight than the Roufusport Academy-product.
A member of Team Renzo Gracie, Gozali returns to the Bellator cage for the fifth time in his 20-year career. The Israeli fighter will once again fight Ryan Couture on Nov. 15, following a three-round thriller at Bellator 180 katapusan nga ting-init. Fighting out of Bat Yam, Israel, “Batman” favors events on home turf, notching two opening round submission wins in each of his las two bouts inside Menora Mivtachim Arena. Karon, with seven of his eight career victories coming by way of submission, the former Israeli army soldier hopes to keep his rematch with Couture out of the judges’ hands.
Couture looks to duplicate the success he had in his first matchup with Gozali, when he picked up a unanimous decision win inside Madison Square Garden last June. A veteran of UFC and STRIKEFORCE, Couture has appeared six times in the Bellator cage and will make the jump back up to welterweight in hopes of collecting the 12th win of his career. A member of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, the Seattle native will look to play the role of spoiler to Gozali when the two rematch in Tel Aviv.
Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn. Davis has earned impressive victories over elite competition during his illustrious 10-year career, including wins over the likes of Lyoto Machida, "Hari Mo" Lawal, Liam McGeary ug sa labing bag-o lang Linton Vassellsa Bellator 200 sa sayo pa niini nga tuig. Fighting out of San Diego, Calif. the former four-time NCAA Division-1 All-American wrestler out of Penn State University holds a near flawless mark of 6-1 in Bellator. "Mr. Wonderful” trains alongside current Bellator bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell, Dominick Cruz and A.J. Matthews amongst others at Alliance MMA.
Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Russia, 26-year-old knockout artist Vadim Nemkov will make his third appearance with Bellator when he meets Davis. A protege of Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, Nemkov will be looking to build on his pair of knockout wins, which includes a win over former light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary sa Bellator 194. With eight of his nine career victories coming by way of first round stoppage, the former Sambo world champion does not waste much time inside the cage. His ability for finishing fights will be tested when he meets Davis, an athlete who has yet to be finished in his career.
Israeli women’s featherweight Olga Rubin steps back inside the Bellator cage for the third time to put her undefeated streak on the line in her home country. With her previous promotional victories at Bellator 164 ug Bellator 188 coming via TKO, “Big Bad” has developed a reputation as one of the more dangerous prospects in the division. She is now set to take on UFC and Invicta FC veteran Cindy Dandois, who owns career wins over Marloes Coenen, Jorina Baars and Megan Anderson. Training out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, “Battlecat” is currently riding a four-fight win streak, which includes a victorious appearance in RIZIN.
Updated Bellator 209: ‘Pitbull’ vs. Sanchez Fight Card:
Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (27-4) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (8-5) vs. Ryan Couture (11-6)
Light Heavyweight Feature Event: Phil Davis (19-4, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (9-2)
Women’s Featherweight Bout: Olga Rubin (4-0) vs. Cindy Dandois (12-3)
OPISYAL BELLATOR 203: PITBULL VS. WEICHEL 2 RESULTA & PHOTOS
Full Bellator 203 Litrato // Credit: Bellator / Lucas Noonan
Bellator 203 Official Results:
Patricio "Pitbull" (27-4) def. Daniel Weichel (39-10) pinaagi sa split decision (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)
*“Pitbull” retains Bellator featherweight world championship
Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) def. Jamie Sloane (8-5, 1 NC) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 1:19 sa round sa usa ka
Andrey Koreshkov (21-2) def. Vaso Bakocevic (33-18-1) via KO at 1:06 sa round sa usa ka
Alen Amedovski (6-0) def. Will Fleury (4-1) via KO at 1:39 sa round sa usa ka
Maxim Radu (9-1) def. Simone La Preziosa (3-5) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 4:50 sa round sa usa ka
Michele Martignoni (4-0) def. Simone D’Anna (4-2) pinaagi sa KO (head kick) sa :06 seconds of round one
*Martignoni ties record for fastest KO in Bellator history
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; BELLATOR HOSTS FIRST EVENT IN THE ANCIENT CITY ON JULY 14
PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST DANIEL WEICHEL, WHILE ITALY’S ALESSIO SAKARA RETURNS TO ACTION
IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO ALSO HOSTS BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10, WHERE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THE LINE
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, Hulyo 14.
In a double main event, the card sees a rematch between Patricio "Pitbull" (26-4) ug Daniel Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (19-12), pagkuha sa Jamie Sloane (8-3) sa kahayag heavyweight. Bellator Romewill air on Paramount Network and marks the promotion’s first trek to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.
Kickboxing will also be on display, ingon nga Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) seeks to become the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing lightweight champ when he meets Chingiz Allazov (53-2), while Bellator Kickboxing’s featherweight champion, Kevin Ross (45-13), will defend his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6).
Bellator Rome will be broadcast Saturday, Hulyo 14 free on Paramount Network at 9 sa gabii. ET / 8 hapon. CT, while details about Bellator Kickboxing 10, including additional matchups will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are on sale now at Bellator.com and Oktagon.it.
“From the beginning of Bellator’s international expansion, Italy has always played an integral role in our growth,"Si Presidenteator Bellator nga si Scott Coker miingon. “Following successful events in the gorgeous cities of both Florence and Torino, it only made sense to bring a card to Rome, the home of the Colosseum, a city that has seen warriors do battle since 80 AD.”
“Pitbull” reclaimed the 145-pound championship by defeating Daniel Straus via unanimous decision in April of last year, notching his 14thBellator victory and becoming the winningest athlete in promotional history in the process. Sa Hulyo 14, the 30-year-old Natal, Brazil-native will bring into the Bellator cage his impressive record of 19 stoppages in 25 opportunities against a man he has defeated once already, coming from behind on the judges’ scorecards to knockout Daniel Weichel at Bellator 138.
Quietly running rampant through Bellator’s featherweight division during his nine-fight promotional tenure, Daniel Weichel’s only Bellator defeat took place at the hands of his upcoming Bellator Rome kontra. Since the loss, Weichel has climbed the ranks once again, besting notable fighters within the division such as Emmanuel Sanchez, Georgi Karakhanyan and Juan “Macapá” en route to his current number one contender status. Karon, with an opportunity to right the loss, “Drake” will take the two-hour flight from Germany to Rome, with the hopes of winning championship gold on his mind.
The pride of Italy, Alessio Sakara is set to make his fourth appearance for Bellator, a promotion where he has already defeated both Joey Beltran and Brett Rogers via knockout, as well as challenged for the Bellator middleweight title. Prior to joining the Viacom-owned organization, “Legionarius” spent the majority of his career with UFC, where he built his reputation as a powerful knockout artist. Uban sa 33 fights as a professional, Sakara has collected 19 career mga kadaugan, lakip 15 finishes and 10 first-round knockouts.
Sloane will be making his Bellator debut when he looks to play the role of spoiler in Sakara’s home country. With a winning record of 8-3, the BAMMA veteran has also made appearances at heavyweight and middleweight since beginning his professional career in 2014.
Referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace has put together an incredible 46-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 ug 2012.
Currently in the midst of a 27-fight winning streak of his own, the 24-year-old Allazov has not suffered defeat since 2014, winning the K-1 super middleweight championship along the way. Hailing from Belarus, Allazov brings a Thai boxing style to the Bellator Kickboxing ring, a discipline that has helped him defeat fighters the likes of Bellator Kickboxing veteran Mustapha Haida, taliwala sa uban.
With four wins under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, Kevin Ross recently added the promotion’s inaugural featherweight belt to his already impressive list of accolades. Throughout his 58-fight career, Ross has previously held the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight, WBC Muay-Thai International super lightweight and Lion Fight super lightweight titles.
A two-time Glory featherweight champion, Gabriel Varga signed with Bellator in March of 2017, immediately making it clear that his sights were clearly set on competing against Ross. Italian fans may remember the 32-year-old Canadian from his Bellator Kickboxing 8 panagway, where he stopped Roberto Gheorghita in the second round of action.
Updated Bellator Rome Main Card:
Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio "Pitbull" (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)
Gaan nga Mabug-at nga Tampok nga Bout: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Jamie Sloane (8-3)
Updated Bellator Kickboxing 10 Kard:
Lightweight World Title Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) vs. Chingiz Allazov (53-2)
Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (21-6)
*Card subject sa kausaban
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
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THE LONG-AWAITED MMA DEBUT OF DILLON ‘EL JEFE’ DANIS SET FOR BELLATOR 198 ON APRIL 28
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMP MEETS KYLE WALKER IN MAIN CARD BOUT AT ALLSTATE ARENA
LOS ANGELES – Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis (0-0) will make his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut against Kyle Walker (2-4) at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. sa Sabado, Abril 28alang sa Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Kanako.
Bellator 198, headlined by a first-round Heavyweight World Grand Prix bout between Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) ug Frank Mir (18-11), will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com ug sa kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at the Allstate Arena box office and Ticketmaster.
Under the tutelage of Marcelo Garcia at Alliance in New York, Danis began competing at an elite level on the jiu-jitsu circuit not long after emerging on the scene. Danis would win the IBJJF World Championship in Gi and No-Gi in 2014 as a brown belt, with those victories earning him his black belt in 2015. The very next year, Danis would return to the IBJJF tournament and take home the Pan American No-Gi Championship. Garnering the attention of fans along the way, Conor McGregor also took notice, enlisting the services of the New Jersey native to help him train for his 2016 rematch with Nate Diaz. Always one to challenge himself, Danis signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator in 2017 and has already settled in for training camp at the famed SBG Ireland.
Fighting out of Herrin, Masakiton., Kyle Walker will enter the Bellator cage for the first time at Bellator 198, where he will likely play the role of underdog to the BJJ kingpin. Walker made his pro debut in 2013, racking up wins in two of his first three matchups within the calendar year. After taking some time away from the sport, Walker stepped back inside the cage competing for some of the best regional promotions, including a return to Shamrock FC.
Complete Bellator 198 Main Card:
Heavyweight Grand Prix Unang Round: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) vs. Sam Sicilia (16-8)
Middleweight Main Card Bout: Juan Salter (15-3) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) vs. Javier Torres (10-3)
175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Dillon Danis (Pro debut) vs. Kyle Walker (2-4)
Preliminary Card:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: R’Mandel Cameron (4-3) vs. P.J. Cajigas (6-6)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Stittgen (12-5) vs. Mark Stoddard (15-9)
150-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: Eric Wisely (27-9-1) vs. Morgan Sickinger (20-10)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Paul (2-2) vs. Brian Booth (4-3)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Diehl (11-9) vs. Nate Williams (27-17)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Shoaff (8-3) vs. Mike Budnik (13-4)
*Card subject sa kausaban
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
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BELLATOR 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & PHOTOS
Darrion Caldwell (11-1) napildi Eduardo Dantas (20-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)
Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”
Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) napildi Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle choke) sa 1:56 sa round sa tulo ka
Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”
Pat Curran (23-7) napildi John “Macapa” (21-3-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Karon, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”
Leandro Higo (18-3) napildi Joe Taimanglo (23-8) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. Kay niini nga away, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”
Manny Muro (9-3) napildi Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sean Holden (6-2) napildi Shakir McKillup (7-6) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 4:39 sa round sa duha ka
Carrington Banks (7-0) napildi Steve Kozola (8-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)
Chance Rencountre (11-2) napildi Justin Patterson (9-4) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (D’Arce choke) sa 2:58 sa round sa usa ka
Teagan Dooley (6-2) napildi DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (Americana) sa 2:12 sa round sa duha ka
Westin Wilson (5-2) napildi L.J. Hermreck (3-3) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa :55 sa round sa duha ka
Kendall Carnahan (6-1) napildi Daniel Carey (3-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ernest James (1-0) napildi Ray Jones (0-1) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) 2:53 sa round sa usa ka
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN EDUARDO DANTAS AND DARRION CALDWELL TO HEADLINE BELLATOR 184 SA OKTUBRE 6 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT
DUGANG, FORMER BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL STRAUS MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN CO-MAIN EVENT
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. for the third time in 2017 sa Biyernes, Oktubre 6 alang sa Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell.
Ang nag-unang panghitabo sa Bellator 184 will feature Bellator’s two-time bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas (20-4) defending his belt against Darrion "Ang Lobo" Caldwell (10-1). Dugang pa, the co-feature pits former featherweight titleholder Daniel Straus (24-7, 1 NC) competing against Emmanuel "El Matador" Sanchez (15-3). The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Ang mga tiket alang sa Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Originally, Dantas and Caldwell were scheduled to compete for the title at Bellator 177; Apan, when Caldwell was forced to withdraw due to injury, “Dudu” went on to defeat Leandro Higo, besting his opponent on short notice. Hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the flashy 27-year-old is widely known as one of the most dynamic competitors in the division, recording victories in 13 sa iyang katapusan nga 15 mga kinatumyan. Currently in the midst of his second stint as Bellator’s bantamweight world champion, Dantas will look to stop Caldwell’s meteoric rise to the top of the 135-pound division.
Coming off a victory over Joe Taimanglo sa Bellator 167, the 29-year-old Caldwell will be competing for promotional gold for the first time in his career on October 6. “The Wolf” was able to avenge his earlier loss to Taimanglo, earning his 10th career victory. Caldwell has collected five wins by way of first-round knockout or submission, making him one of the most dangerous competitors at 135-pounds. Hailing from Rahway, N.J. and training alongside Bellator stars Phil Davis ug Justin Lawrence at Alliance MMA in San Diego, Calif., Caldwell has quickly put together an impressive professional resume inside the cage, highlighted by a remarkable first-round finish over former multi-division champion Joe Warren.
One half of some of the greatest fights to ever take place inside the Bellator cage, Daniel Straus returns to action following his featherweight title bout against Patricio "Pitbull" sa Bellator 178 kaniadtong miaging Abril. A longtime member of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Fla., the 32-year-old will be competing for the second time in 2017. The two-time champion returns to action with redemption on his mind, as he looks to climb back up the 145-pound ranks and earn a shot for the title that he still considers to be his.
Since debuting with Bellator MMA in 2014, the 26-year-old Sanchez has gone about his business by taking on the top competitors that Bellator’s featherweight division has to offer, away Pat Curran, Georgi Karakhanyan, Justin Lawrence ug Marcos Galvao en route to his meeting with Straus at Bellator 184. Proclaiming that he hopes to eventually become the “Oscar De La Hoya of MMA,” Sanchez is well on his way, earning six victories since 2015. Training at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wis., “El Matador” trains alongside some of the world’s elite fighters, making his matchup with Straus that much more intriguing.
Updated Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell Fight Card:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (20-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (10-1)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Daniel Straus (24-7, 1 NC) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (15-3)
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