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BELLATOR- ja USO-RYHMÄ RYHMÄÄN JOUKKOJA ERIKOISELÄVÄTAPAHTUMALLA HAWAII: ssa JOULUKUUTA 14

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Brent Primus puolustaa kevyttä titteliä Michael Chandleria vastaan ​​kauan odotetuissa päätapahtumien uusintakisoissa aloittaakseen Honolulu Doubleheaderin

 

ENKELIT - Kunnioittaa Yhdysvaltojen rohkeita miehiä ja naisia. Armeija, Bellator MMA on tehnyt yhteistyötä USO: n kanssa esittääkseen joukkueille ilmaisen live-tapahtuman, yhdessä heidän ystäviensä ja perheidensä kanssa, joulukuuta 14.

 

 

”Olen työskennellyt armeijan yhdistysohjelman kanssa arvioidaksemme ja päivitettäessä heidän taisteluvalmiuttaan, Olen kunnioittanut kauan armeijaa ja heidän rohkeuttaan,”Sanoi Royce Gracie, MMA-legenda ja Bellator-suurlähettiläs. ”Kun sain selville, että teimme tapahtumaa Havaijilla, tuntemalla siellä olevan suuren sotilasväestön, Tiesin, että meidän oli osoitettava tukemme ja arvostuksemme MMA: n kautta. "

 

 

 

Bellatorin presidentti Scott Coker on ylpeä tästä uudesta suhteesta yleispalveluvelvoitteeseen ja on innokas osoittamaan tukensa rohkeille palvelumiehille ja naisille.

 

 

 

”Yleinen velvoite on historiallinen sotilaallinen tukiorganisaatio – ei vain viihdettä, vaan yhdistää heidät takaisin asioihin, joita he rakastavat ja joista taistelevat,"Sanoi Coker. "Bellatorilla oli täysin järkevää luoda suhde yleispalveluvelvoitteeseen ja tarjota ainutlaatuinen mahdollisuus Havaijin armeijalle. Arvostamme heidän palvelustaan ​​kansakunnalle, ja toivomme, että tämä on vain ensimmäinen monista mahdollisuuksista työskennellä yhdessä. "

 

 

 

Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulussa, Tämän ainutlaatuisen näyttelyn pääotsikko on nimitaistelu, jossa mukana nykyinen kevyt mestari Brett Primus (8-0) kaksinkertaista entistä tittelilistaa vastaan Michael Chandler (18-4), raskaan painon kuvake Frank Mir (18-12) täyttää Javy Ayala (10-7) raskaansarjassa.

Bellator ja yleispalveluvelvollisuus läsnä: Tervehdi joukkoja ilmestyy Paramount Networkissa perjantaina, Joulukuu 14 at 10 p.m. AND / 9 pm. CT ja se lähetetään samanaikaisesti CMT: llä. Tapahtuma suoratoistaa myös LIVE-palvelua DAZN: lla, kun taas alustavat ottelut jatkuvat Bellator.com ja maailmanlaajuisesti Bellator-mobiilisovellus. Muita jaksoja julkistetaan lähiviikkoina.

 

 

 

Hallitseva mestari Brent Primus laittaa sekä tittelin että voittamaton juovan linjalle erittäin odotetussa uusintakehityksessä Bellatorin kevyelle tittelille. Chandlerin järkyttymisen jälkeen viime vuonna, Eugene, Malmin syntyperäinen on sittemmin taistellut loukkaantumisista, jotka ovat viivästyttäneet hänen paluuta häkkiin. Nyt, hän haluaa hiljentää kriitikot ja todistaa olevansa oikeutettu ja ansainnut 155 kilon mestarin. Yksi Bellatorin historian sisustetuimmista taistelijoista, Michael Chandler aikoo palauttaa mestaruuden ja tulla kolminkertaiseksi titteliksi. "Rauta" on voittanut kuka kuka divisioonan eliitistä, mukaan lukien Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up ja Eddie Alvarez. Missourin yliopiston entinen painija, joka nyt kutsuu Nashvillea kotiin, on ansainnut tiensä takaisin Ei. 1-kilpailijan asema hänen nähtävyyksiensä kanssa lähtiessään Havaijilta vyön kanssa.

 

 

 

Entinen UFC: n raskaansarjan mestari Frank Mir palaa Bellatorin häkkiin seuraamalla jännittävää edestakaista taisteluaan Fedor Emelianenko viime kevät. Kun ura voittaa Roy Nelson, Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar ja Mirko Cro Cop, brasilialainen jiu-jitsu-musta vyö etsii uutta vaikuttavaa voittoa, joka lisäisi maineikkaan uransa. Järkyttyneensä maailmaan, kun hän aloitti Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala on tullut yön yli sensaatio MMA-faneille. Faneille tunnetaan nimellä "Eye Candy,”Raskaspaino on myös vaikuttavasti voittanut Eric Prindlen ja Raphael Butlerin. Taistelu Portervillestä, Kalifornia., Ayala palaa toivoen jälleen järkyttävän maailmaa ja voittavansa yhden MMA-historian suurimmista raskaspainoista.

 

 

 

Tämä unohtumaton yö on osa historiallista viikonloppua, joka huipentuu aiemmin ilmoitettuun Bellator Hawaii lauantaina, Joulukuu 15, lähetetään yksinomaan DAZN: lla. Tämä erittäin odotettu taistelukortti sisältää Bellatorin naisten lentopainon mestarin Ilima-Lei Macfarlane puolustaa titteliään vastaan Valse onnauraa Letourneau, Lyoto Machida debyytti Bellatorissa entistä mestaria vastaan Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie ottamista Ja Ruut avauskierroksella Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix -pelissä ja paljon muuta.

 

 

Bellator ja yleispalveluvirasto tekevät myös kumppanuuden viikon erityistapahtumille Havaijilla, joka johtaa joulukuun jännittävien taistelujen suureen viikonloppuun. 14 ja 15. Lisätietoja tulossa pian.

 

Päivitetty Bellator ja yleispalveluvelvollisuus läsnä: Tervehdi joukkoja taistella kortti:

Kevyt maailmanmestaruuskilpailu: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Raskaan sarjan pääkorttiottelu: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Kortti voivat muuttua

 

 

 

Käy Bellator.com ja USO.org lisätietoja.

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HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 Kesäkuun 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifornia. varten Bellator 201 perjantaina, Kesäkuu 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Bruna Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs.. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Huhtikuu 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Ovet tapahtumaan auki 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Voittamaton pro, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Kolumbia, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via rear-naked choke at Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

Kanadassa syntynyt Létourneau, entinen UFC: n olkipainon mestari, harjoittaa vaikuttavaa taistelua, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. At Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, yhteenveto, joka sisältää viisi maalia, Neljä tulee pudotuksena.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Päivitetty Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs.. Lara taistella kortti:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Bruna Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Kortti voivat muuttua.

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Results & Kuvat

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Ryan Bader (24-5) voitti Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) kautta TKO (lyöntejä) at 3:58 kierroksen kaksi

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) voitti Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) at 3:42 pyöreän viisi

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) voitti Leo Leite (10-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Ja Ruut (4-0) voitti Chris Dempsey (11-6) kautta KO (booli) at :27 kierroksen kaksi

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Sinä Awad (21-9) voitti Zach Freeman (9-3) kautta TKO (lyöntejä) at 1:07 of round one

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) voitti Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) kautta tyrmäys (flying-knee) at 1:29 of round one

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) voitti Matt Secor (9-5) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) voitti Brett Martinez (6-5) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 1:09 kierroksen kaksi

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) voitti Francis Healy (7-5) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) voitti Matt Lozano (8-6) kautta TKO (lääkäri työnseisaus) at 2:37 of round one

Michael Trizano (5-0) voitti Mike Otwell (3-2) via jättämisestä (D’arce Choke) at 2:07 kierroksen kaksi

Scott Clymer (1-0) voitti Mike Putnam (1-2) kautta TKO (lyöntejä) at

Andrew Salas (4-1) voitti Ethan Goss (3-4) jaetulla päätös (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) voitti Ryan Parker (0-1) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 1:25 kierroksen kaksi

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FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Marraskuu. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR Bellator 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

MITÄ: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Tervehtiä

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Perjantai, Marraskuu. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Lisäksi, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Perjantai, Marraskuu. 3, alkaen 6:30-8:30 p.m. JA. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

MISSÄ: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

KUN: Meet & Tervehtiä

Perjantai, Marraskuu 3 alkaen 6:30-8:30 p.m. JA

 

WHO: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 voittoja, while also competing in 15 title fights. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Perjantai, Marraskuu. 3 at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Saattaa loppuun Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell taistella kortti:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Ja Ruut (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Kevyt ominaisuusjousi: Sinä Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Alustava Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Debut) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Keskisarjan Alustavat Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)

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Bellator 178 Kertaus, Results and Fighter Quotes

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MAIN CARD BOUTS:

Patricio ‘Pitbull’ (26-4) voitti Daniel Straus (24-7) at :37 of round two to capture the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title.
Quote from Patricio Pitbull:
“It’s a dream come true to win back this title and this belt is for my son. It’s a gift for him,” Pitbull said. “I want him to be proud of his Dad and know that I overcame a lot to bring this title back home to Brazil.”
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) voitti Jessica Middleton (2-1) via jättämisestä (arm bar) at 2:15 of round one
Quote from Ilima-Lei Macfarlane:

“I went in there and did everything that I wanted to do. I did everything that I needed to do and as I said in the cage, I really wanted to make a statement that this is my division,” Macfarlane said. “If they’re going to crown a champion, I want to be number one up there.”

Kuvat: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dj72akdy8jofbuo/AAA9qJSRDe8Y8do_Fz3q57VLa?dl = 0

Sinä Awad (20-9) voitti Ryan Quinn (13-7-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Saad Awad:

“It was a really tough fight and I knew he was a great wrestler. I saw a lot of that coming, he was in my face the whole time,” Awad said. “I thought i could take him out in that first round but he kept coming back. Se oli kova taistelu, glad i came out on top.”

 

PRELIMINARY BOUTS:

Tyrell Fortune (3-0) voitti Branko Busick (0-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Quote from Tyrell Fortune:

“I thought it was great for me to go out and get three rounds in,” Fortune said following his Bellator 178 voitto. “I felt like I utilized my jab and my knees really well. Obviously I m still pretty too, no bumps and no cuts. I dominated the fight.”

Ja Ruut (3-0) voitti David Mundell (6-3) kautta teknisellä tyrmäyksellä at 3:13 pyöreän 2
Quote from Ja Ruut:

“I thought it was a good fight and a solid win for me. There were definitely some areas where I could’ve been faster and I could’ve been sharper,” Ruth said after moving to 3-0 in Bellator. “I felt like I missed a lot of openings, but I’ll go back to work and train some more and be ready to go again soon.”

Jordan Young (7-0) voitti Tim Caron (7-1) via jättämisestä (Brabo Choke) at 3:55 of round one
Quote from Jordan Young:

“That was light work, easy money. Kunnioitan häntä, but I am here to eat. I need somebody to call me huomenna, next week, whenever, but I have to eat man,” Young said after remaining undefeated. “I go hard 24/7, so somebody call me because I always stay ready.”

Kas Xhema (1-0) voitti Nick Alley (1-1) via knockout at 3:19 of round one

Quote from Kas Xhema:

“The fight was great. I have the best team and the best coaches, I am very lucky guy,” Xhema said. “Over here at American Top Team Connecticut, I truly feel like we are the best team around.”

Additional Results:

Blair Tugman (10-6) voitti Tom English (6-8) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 4:54 kierroksen kolme

Chris Foster (11-5) voitti Shane Manley (3-3) jaetulla päätös (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Kenttäpakki Giovanetta (9-5) voitti Joshua Ricci (3-0)

 

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FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE WHEN DANIEL STRAUS MEETS PATRICIO PITBULL FOR THE FOURTH TIME TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Huhtikuu 20, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 178: Straus vs. Pitbull 4 took place this afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The competitors are now ready for action huomenna, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT. See below for official weights and photos from huominen tapahtuma.

Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. JA/8:00 p.m. CT)

Featherweight World Title Main Event: Daniel Straus (145) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (144)

Naisten perhopainotapahtuma:Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (126) vs. Jessica Middleton (126)

Catchweight Feature Bout: Sinä Awad (164.5) vs. Ryan Quinn (164.5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (146) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (146)

Alustava Card: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. JA/6:00 p.m. CT)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Ja Ruut (185.5) vs. David Mundell (184.25)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (244.5) vs. Branko Busick (220)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tim Caron (195) vs. Jordan Young (195)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Nick Alley (167) vs. Kastroit Xhema (165)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout:Don Shainis (149.5) vs. Max Kelleher (149.75)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout:Regivaldo Carvalho (139.5) vs. Jason Perrin (140)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Kemran Lachinov (164.5) vs. Sam Watford (164)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout:John Lopez (125.5) vs. Remo Cardarelli (124)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout:Chris Foster (145) vs. Shane Manley (146)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout:Thomas English (146) vs. Blair Tugman (146)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Giovanella (124.75) vs. Joshua Ricci (126)

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DARRION CALDWELL TAKES REMATCH WITH JOE TAIMANGLO, EARNS TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS

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Complete Event Photos Here

THACKERVILLE, Kunnossa. (Joulukuu. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) voittaa Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1). The three-round battle capped off Bellator MMA’s massive doubleheader at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Kunnossa.

Kun voitto, Caldwell improves his record in the Bellator MMA cage to 7-1 and opens the door for a bantamweight world title clash with current division champion Eduardo Dantas. “Dudu,” tietenkin, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Taistelun jälkeen, Caldwell and Dantas exchanged words inside the cage, as “The Wolf” announced his desire for the belt: “I look forward to fighting you. It’s been a long time coming.”

Featherweight Co-Main Event Lives up to Hype as Teixeira Outlasts Lawrence

Kesti 15 minutes to determine a winner, mutta lopulta John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) yli Justin Lawrence (9-4) lauantaina yö. The Brazilian veteran peppered away with a combination of jabs and kicks that severely damaged Lawrence’s lead leg throughout the bout. “Macapa” continues to dominate the featherweight division, earning victories in nine of his last 10 kilpailut, including one draw. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, Teixeira has won each of his four fights, maintaining his position among the 145-pound elite.

Flyweight Marathon Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Undefeated MacFarlane

 

Following three hard-fought rounds inside WinStar World Casino, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (5-0) emerged victorious with a (30-27, 29-28 x2) voittaa Emily Ducote (4-2). McFarlane was able to withstand an early barrage of strikes from Ducote, preserving her unblemished professional mark. “The Ilimanator” relied heavily on her accurate striking, as the 26-year-old Californian landed a remarkable 68% of her punches thrown. For the budding star Ducote, the loss is just her first of the year, following four consecutive victories to begin her campaign.

Njokuani Upsets Fialho With a Bang, Hands Portuguese Superstar First Loss of Career

 

In the first Spike-televised bout of the evening, Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) delivered a brutal first round knockout against Andre Fialho(7-1) that came just 21 seconds into the contest. A flurry of Njokuani punches sent Fialho to the canvas and the 27-year-old took care of the rest. Dating back to 2012, “Chidi Bang Bang” has recorded wins in 11of his last 12 bouts and extends his current winning streak to seven. Of Njokuani’s 16 ura voittoja, 10 have come by way of knockout, making him one of the most feared strikers in the stacked welterweight division. The young Portuguese star Fialho tastes defeat for the first time in his career and will look to redeem himself at the start of the new year.

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Jarod Trice (1-0) voitti Tommie Britton (0-1) kautta enemmistöpäätös (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) voitti Aaron Roberson (5-5) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) voitti Codale Ford (11-9) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) voitti Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 of round one

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) voitti Joey Soto (0-2) kautta yksimielinen päätös (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH

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THACKERVILLE, Kunnossa. (Joulukuu. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) at “Bellator 166” perjantaina, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Perjantai, kun taas “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Taistelun jälkeen, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for huomenna yön “Bellator 167” tapahtuma, which pits Joe Taimanglo vastaan Darrion Caldwell.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A.J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Wood (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. Kuitenkin, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Fighting out of Long Beach, Kalifornia., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sanchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C.R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 kampanja. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

Avaavassa bout “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, kukistamalla Ben Reiter (17-2-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Gregory Babene (18-11) voitti Emiliano Sordi (14-6) via jättämisestä (Giljotiini Choke) at 3:11 of round one

Treston Thomison (10-4) voitti Dawond Pickney (10-6) via jättämisestä (Tukivarsi) at :51 of round one

Derrick Adkins (9-3) voitti Chris Jones (10-5) via jättämisestä (Brabo Choke) at 4:09 kierroksen kaksi

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) voitti John King (4-4) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Marraskuu 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) vastaan Derek Fields (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, OK., päällä Lauantai, Joulukuu 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Lisäksi, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) vastaan Emily Ducote (4-1), sekä Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vastaan Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vastaan Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) vastaan Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Lopuksi, kääpiösarjalainen bout välillä Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) ja C.R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT., kun taas "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free perjantaina on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 kampanja, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 päät, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 vuonna Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Kanssa 14 hänen 19 ura voittaa tulossa tapa tyrmäyksellä tai jättämistä, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi at "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Dating back to 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Missouri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pico, Ja Ruut ja Tyrell Fortune as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, OK., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, päällä Joulukuu 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

Complete "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” Main Card:

Kevyt päätapahtuman: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Fields (17-6)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (Debyytti) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Debyytti) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)

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FORMER DIVISION CHAMP MARCOS GALVAO RETURNS TO FACE L.C. DAVIS DURING OPENING NIGHT OF BELLATOR MMA DOUBLEHEADER AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT-BEN REITER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PUTS STAMP ON STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Lokakuu 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) vastaan C.R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) ja Ben Reiter (17-1-1) on lisätty tärkein kortti "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, OK., päällä Joulukuu 2.

The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” — will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) and former belt holder Joe Warren (14-5). Lisäksi, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) vastaan Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free perjantaina on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT. “Bellator 167” airs live and free lauantaina on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Brazilian superstar Marcos Galvao returns to action having won seven of his last nine and is ready for another push at the division’s belt. Hailing from Amazonas, Brasilia, the illusive “Loro” has only been finished once in the past seven years, while conversely finishing his opponent in five of his 11 wins over that same period. Now Galvao returns to WinStar World Casino & Lomakeskus, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. Needless to say, the 34-year-old Galvao will have tremendous motivation to win, as the division he once championed dominates a stacked main card in Thackerville.

Davis enters the contest for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, earning victories in three of his first four bouts with the promotion. The 35-year-old bantamweight has finished his opponent in 15 hänen 23 ura voittaa, mukaan lukien 11 Avauskierroksen. A winner in seven of his last nine contests, the Kansas City, Missouri native consistently finds himself amid conversation with the division’s top contenders. Davis hopes to replicate the same success that he had in his most recent victory over Hideo Tokoro at "Bellator 135," where his split decision win was labeled Yahoo! Sports’ “Best Fight of the Half-Year.” The former Pratt Community College wrestling coach now faces an opportunity to climb the ranks in a tasty matchup against one of the game’s best.

A six-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Honeycutt made a lasting impression in his first two appearances under the promotion, recording back-to-back knockouts. Fighting out of Fresno, Kalifornia., the 28-year-old knockout artist began his professional career with an impressive streak of six consecutive victories, including five finishes and four knockouts. “The Cutt” made a successful transition to the welterweight division in his Bellator MMA debut in 2014, before returning to the middleweight class in his most recent win over Mikkel Parlo at “Bellator 156.”

After making his professional debut in 2011, Reiter collected sixteen wins before surrendering his first career loss. The 29-year-old New Yorker competed mainly in Peru early in his career, fighting under the direction of Inka Fighting Championship, before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. Since making his promotional debut for the Scott Coker-led organization, “The Hunter” has added three more victories to his already impressive résumé, as he quickly finds himself among the division’s elite. With nine of his 17 ura voittaa tulossa tapa tyrmäyksellä tai jättämistä, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, Kunnossa. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

 

Complete "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Höyhensarjan Co-pääturnauksen: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C.R.. Davis (23-7)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Wood (7-2)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debyytti) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Queen (8-3)

Keskisarjan Alustavat Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)