Complete Event Photos Here

MULVANE, Канзас. (Ліпеня 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Колдуэлл (9-1) was submitted by Joe 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, у той час як “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolf” 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 Эдуарда Dantas’ назву.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Мелвін 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: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Пасля 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 першага раўнда.

Пасля бою, 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" Дэйлі.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) рукамі Bruna Vargas (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 туры. Пасля бою, 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, Даніэль Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Эмануэль Санчэс (13-3) on Friday night, 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.

Папярэднія вынікі Картачныя:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) пераможаны Чука Уіліс (8-3) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) пераможаны Matt Foster (6-9) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (Задні ўдушэнне) на 1:23 of R1

трэй Огден (6-1) пераможаны Manny Meraz (8-3) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (Ўдушэнне гільяцінай) на 2:37 of R2

Філіп Линс (10-1) пераможаны Уільям Віяна (7-3) накаўтам (Ўдары) на 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) пераможаны Браўн Элен (2-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Рэйна (6-1) пераможаны L.J. Hermreck (3-2) тэхнічным накаўтам (Ўдары) на 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) пераможаны Andy Riley (2-2) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (Армбар) на 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) пераможаны Marcio Navarro (14-13) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

SANTA MONICA, Халіф. (Чэрвеня 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Эмануэль Санчэс (13-2) і Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” ў ліпені 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Філіп Линс (9-1) сутыкнецца Уільям Віяна (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Браўн Элен (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Jessica Middleton.

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Колдуэлл (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own Дэйв Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Мелвін Гуиллард (32-16-2). У дадатак, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Emily Ducote (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Гастон Рэйна (5-1), калі ён бярэ на L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com іBellator Mobile App пачынаючы з 7 p.m. І.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” АИПС жыць на Spike ў 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Канэктыкут. Квіткі на мерапрыемствы пачынаюцца за ўсё $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Дзверы для гэтага мерапрыемства адкрытага ў 5:30 p.m. Канэктыкут 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 і Георгій Караханян. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 запіс, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 прыйшлі шляхам падачы, 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 Ліпеня 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 баі. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Даніэль Пинеда via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Шемрок супраць. Грэйс "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

У толькі 30 гадоў, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Зусім нядаўна, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Като супраць. 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 Ліпеня 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 Прафесійныя баі, 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 да 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Зараз, “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” Вярнуцца ў 2014.

Undefeated to start her professional career, Браўн Элен, 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 вось.

Поўны "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Колдуэлл (9-0) супраць. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Мелвін Гуиллард (32-16-2, 2 Паўночная Караліна)

Bellator MMA вага Асаблівасць Бут: Даніэль Weichel (36-9) супраць. Эмануэль Санчэс (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Філіп Линс (9-1) супраць. Уільям Віяна (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Браўн Элен (2-0) супраць. Jessica Middleton (Дэбют)

Папярэдняе Card:

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) супраць. Emily Ducote (2-1)

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Папярэдняе Бута: Гастон Рэйна (5-1, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA Сярэдні Папярэдняе Бута: Manny Meraz (8-2) супраць. трэй Огден (5-1)

Bellator MMA сярэдняя вага Папярэдняе Бута: Chris Harris (6-0) супраць. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Marcio Navarro (14-12) супраць. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Johnny Marigo (1-0) супраць. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA Сярэдні Папярэдняе Бута: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) супраць. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Папярэдняе Бута: Чука Уіліс (8-2) супраць. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

Аб Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA з'яўляецца вядучым Змешаная арганізацыя Баявыя мастацтва паказваючы многія з лепшых байцоў у свеце. Пад кіраўніцтвам ветэрана Прамоўтэр Скот Кокер, Bellator даступны амаль 400 мільёнаў дамоў па ўсім свеце ў 120 краіны. У Злучаных Штатах, Bellator можна ўбачыць на Spike, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, у прамым эфіры аркестроўка падзея, развіцця баец / адносіны, Месца правядзення закупкі, стварэнне спонсарства / развіццё, міжнароднага ліцэнзавання, маркетынг, рэклама, публічнасць і камісійныя адносіны. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, Каліфорнія і належыць забаўляльны гіганцкага Viacom, Пачатак у свеце прэм'ера забаўляльных брэндаў, якія злучаюць з аўдыторыяй праз пераканаўчага зместу праз тэлебачанне, кінафільм, онлайн і мабільных платформаў.