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MULVANE, Kansas. (Juliol 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, la 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, mentre “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 Eduardo Dantas’ títol.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put David Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Després 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 de la primera ronda.

Després de la baralla, 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 Daley "Semtex".

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) mà 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 de la segona ronda. Després de la baralla, 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 Sánchez (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.

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) derrotat Chuka Willis (8-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) derrotat Matt Foster (6-9) a través de la submissió (Rear-Naked Choke) a 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) derrotat Manny Meraz (8-3) a través de la submissió (Choke Guillotina) a 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) derrotat William Viana (7-3) per KO (Punxons) a 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) derrotat Ellen marró (2-1) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) derrotat L.J. Hermreck (3-2) per TKO (Punxons) a 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) derrotat Andy Riley (2-2) a través de la submissió (Armbar) a 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) derrotat Marcio Navarro (14-13) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

SANTA MONICA, Califòrnia. (Juny 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sánchez (13-2) i Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) s'ha afegit a la targeta principal de "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” al juliol 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) s'enfrontarà a William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Ellen marró (2-0) farà el seu debut promocional contra Jessica Middleton.

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 David Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Addicionalment, 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, Gaston Reyno (5-1), quan s'enfronti a L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com iL'aplicació mòbil de Bellator a partir de les 7 p.m. I.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” es transmet en viu per Spike en 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment des de només $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Portes per a l'esdeveniment obert a 5:30 p.m. Connecticut 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 Pat Curran i Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 registre, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 han arribat a través de la submissió, 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 Juliol 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 baralles. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

A només 30 anys d'edat, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Més recentment, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. 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 Juliol 22.

Procedent de Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 baralles professionals, 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 fins 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Ara, “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” back in 2014.

Undefeated to start her professional career, Ellen marró, 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 en aquest lloc.

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

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: David Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA pes ploma Característica Bout: Daniel Weichel (36-9) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-2)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout Feature Bout: Philipe Lins (9-1) vs. William Viana (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Ellen marró (2-0) vs. Jessica Middleton (Debut)

Targeta preliminar:

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

Bellator MMA pes ploma preliminar Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA de pes mitjà preliminar Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA welter preliminar Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Lleugera preliminar Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA pes gall preliminar Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA de pes mitjà preliminar Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA pes ploma preliminar Bout: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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