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Mulvane, KS. (Юли 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (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, на 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, докато “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Вълкът” 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 Eduardo Dantas’ заглавие.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Dave Рикелс (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Колдуел срещу. Taimanglo.” След 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 на първи кръг.

След борбата, 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 Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Емили Дюкот (3-1) ръце 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 на втори кръг. След борбата, 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, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) в петък вечер, 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.

Предварителните резултати карти:

Брандън Филипс (6-1) победен Чука Уилис (8-3) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Крис Харис (7-0) победен Matt Foster (6-9) чрез представяне (Rear-Naked Choke) при 1:23 of R1

Трей Ogden (6-1) победен Manny Meraz (8-3) чрез представяне (Гилотина Choke) при 2:37 of R2

Филип Линс (10-1) победен Уилям Виана (7-3) направо KO (Punches) при 1:14 of R2

Джесика Мидълтън (1-0) победен Браун Елън (2-1) чрез единодушно решение (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Reyno (6-1) победен L.J. Hermreck (3-2) чрез TKO (Punches) при 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) победен Andy Riley (2-2) чрез представяне (Armbar) при 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) победен Marcio Navarro (14-13) чрез съдийско решение (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

Санта Моника, Халиф. (Юни 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) и Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) е добавен към основната карта на "Bellator 159: Колдуел срещу. Taimanglo” юли 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Филип Линс (9-1) ще се изправят Уилям Виана (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Браун Елън (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Джесика Мидълтън.

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (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 Dave Рикелс (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). В допълнение, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, а именно, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Емили Дюкот (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Гастон Reyno (5-1), когато той поема L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com иВ Bellator Mobile App започващ най- 7 p.m. И.

"Bellator 159: Колдуел срещу. Taimanglo” излъчва в живо по Spike в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT. Билети за събитието започват от само $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Врати за събитието отворен 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence един час по-късно.

“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 Pat Къран и Георги Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 рекорд, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. От неговите 36 кариерата печели, 21 са дошли по пътя на предаване, 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 Юли 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 битки. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Даниел Пинеда via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

На само 30 годишна възраст, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Съвсем наскоро, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato срещу. Manhoef," 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 Юли 22.

Родом от Натал, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 професионални двубои, 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. Сега, “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” обратно в 2014.

Undefeated to start her professional career, Браун Елън, 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 тук.

Complete "Bellator 159: Колдуел срещу. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Main Event в категория петел: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) срещу. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Рикелс (17-4, 1 NC) срещу. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA перо Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (36-9) срещу. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2)

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

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Браун Елън (2-0) срещу. Джесика Мидълтън (Дебют)

Предварителен Card:

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) срещу. Емили Дюкот (2-1)

Bellator MMA перо Предварителен Bout: Гастон Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) срещу. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) срещу. Трей Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Предварителен Bout: Крис Харис (6-0) срещу. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Предварителен Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) срещу. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA категория петел Предварителен Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) срещу. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) срещу. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA перо Предварителен Bout: Чука Уилис (8-2) срещу. Брандън Филипс (5-1)

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