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MULVANE, Канзас. (Июль 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Колдуэлл (9-1) was submitted by Джо Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, the 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, в то время как “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Волк” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Эдуардо Dantas’ название.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Мелвин Гуиллард (33-16-2) put Дэйв Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Колдуэлл против. Таймангло ». После 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 первого раунда.

 

После боя, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Павел "Семтекс" Дейли.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Эмили Дукот (3-1) руками Бруна Варгас (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 два тура. После боя, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.

Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Даниэль Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Эммануэль Санчес (13-3) в пятницу вечером, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.

Предварительные результаты Карточные:

Брэндон Филлипс (6-1) побежденный Чука Уиллис (8-3) единогласным решением судей (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) побежденный Мэтт Фостер (6-9) с помощью представления (Rear-Naked Choke) на 1:23 of R1

Трей Огден (6-1) побежденный Manny Meraz (8-3) с помощью представления (Удушение гильотиной) на 2:37 of R2

Филип Линс (10-1) побежденный Уильям Виана (7-3) нокаутом (Удары) на 1:14 of R2

Джессика Миддлтон (1-0) побежденный Эллен коричневый (2-1) единогласным решением судей (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Рейно (6-1) побежденный L.J. Hermreck (3-2) техническим нокаутом (Удары) на 3:57 of R3

Джонни Мариго (2-0) побежденный Andy Riley (2-2) с помощью представления (Армбар) на 2:44 of R1

Фернандо Мартинес (15-10-1) побежденный Марсио Наварро (14-13) по очкам (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, Халиф. (Июнь 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Эммануэль Санчес (13-2) и Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Колдуэлл против. Таймангло" в июле 22 внутри Kansas Star Arena в Малвейн, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Филип Линс (9-1) столкнется Уильям Виана (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Эллен коричневый (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Джессика Миддлтон.

 

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Колдуэлл (9-0), кто встретится Джо Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Собственный Канзас Дэйв Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Мелвин Гуиллард (32-16-2). В дополнение, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Бруна Варгас (2-0) who will be facing Эмили Дукот (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Гастон Рейно (5-1), когда он берет на L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com иBellator Mobile App начиная с 7 p.m. И.

 

"Bellator 159: Колдуэлл против. Taimanglo” АИПС жить на Spike в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. Коннектикут. Билеты на мероприятия начинаются всего $27 и можно приобрести на Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Двери для этого мероприятия открытого в 5:30 p.m. Коннектикут local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

 

“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of Пэт Карран и Георгий Караханян. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 запись, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Его 36 карьера побед, 21 пришли путем подачи, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on Июль 22.

 

Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 бои. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Даниэль Пинеда via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Шемрок против. Грейси "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

 

В только 30 лет, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Совсем недавно, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Като против. Манхуф," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, including three in the first round, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on Июль 22.

 

Родом из Наталя, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 Профессиональные бои, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 до 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Сейчас, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” назад в 2014.

 

Undefeated to start her professional career, Эллен коричневый, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.

 

Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist вот.

 

Полный "Bellator 159: Колдуэлл против. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Главное событие Bellator MMA в легчайшем весе: Darrion Колдуэлл (9-0) против. Джо Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 1 Северная Каролина) против. Мелвин Гуиллард (32-16-2, 2 Северная Каролина)

Bellator MMA вес Особенность Бут: Даниэль Weichel (36-9) против. Эммануэль Санчес (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Филип Линс (9-1) против. Уильям Виана (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Эллен коричневый (2-0) против. Джессика Миддлтон (Дебют)

 

Предварительное Card:

 

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Бруна Варгас (2-0) против. Эмили Дукот (2-1)

Bellator MMA легкий вес Предварительное Бута: Гастон Рейно (5-1, 1 Северная Каролина) против. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA Средний Предварительное Бута: Manny Meraz (8-2) против. Трей Огден (5-1)

Bellator MMA средний вес Предварительное Бута: Chris Harris (6-0) против. Мэтт Фостер (6-8)

Bellator MMA Легкий Предварительный Бута: Марсио Наварро (14-12) против. Фернандо Мартинес (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA легчайшем Предварительный Бута: Джонни Мариго (1-0) против. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA Средний Предварительное Бута: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) против. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA легкий вес Предварительное Бута: Чука Уиллис (8-2) против. Брэндон Филлипс (5-1)

 

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