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MULVANE, केएस. (जुलाई 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion काल्डवेल (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, जबकि “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 एडुआर्डो Dantas’ शीर्षक.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

मेल्विन Guillard (33-16-2) put डेव Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: काल्डवेल बनाम. Taimanglo.” के बाद 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 एक दौर की.

लड़ाई के बाद, 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 पॉल "Semtex" डाले.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) हाथ 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 दो दौर की. लड़ाई के बाद, 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, डैनियल Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against एम्मानुएल सांचेज़ (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.

प्रारंभिक कार्ड परिणाम:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) हारा Chuka विलिस (8-3) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय के माध्यम से (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) हारा Matt Foster (6-9) प्रस्तुत करने के माध्यम से (रियर नग्न गला दबा दो) पर 1:23 of R1

ट्रे ओग्डेन (6-1) हारा Manny Meraz (8-3) प्रस्तुत करने के माध्यम से (गिलोटिन गला दबा दो) पर 2:37 of R2

फिलिप Lins (10-1) हारा विलियम वियाना (7-3) KO के माध्यम से (घूंसे) पर 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) हारा ब्राउन एलेन (2-1) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय के माध्यम से (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

गैस्टन Reyno (6-1) हारा L.J. Hermreck (3-2) TKO के माध्यम से (घूंसे) पर 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) हारा Andy Riley (2-2) प्रस्तुत करने के माध्यम से (Armbar) पर 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) हारा मार्शियो नवारो (14-13) विभाजित निर्णय के माध्यम से (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

सांता मोनिका, खलीफा. (जून 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts एम्मानुएल सांचेज़ (13-2) व Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) के मुख्य कार्ड में जोड़ा गया है "Bellator 159: काल्डवेल बनाम. Taimanglo” जुलाई में 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, कान्सास. Completing the televised card, फिलिप Lins (9-1) सामना करेंगे विलियम वियाना (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight ब्राउन एलेन (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 काल्डवेल (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 डेव Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting मेल्विन Guillard (32-16-2). इसके साथ - साथ, 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, गैस्टन Reyno (5-1), जब वह पर ले जाता है L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com वBellator मोबाइल ऐप पर शुरुआत 7 बजे. व.

"Bellator 159: काल्डवेल बनाम. Taimanglo” पर स्पाइक पर रहते अकड़ 9 बजे. व/8 बजे. सीटी. घटना के लिए टिकट बस में शुरू $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. पर खुला घटना के लिए दरवाजे 5:30 बजे. सीटी 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 पैट कर्रण व जॉर्जी Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 अभिलेख, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. के बारे में उनकी 36 कैरियर की जीत, 21 प्रस्तुत करने के माध्यम से आए हैं, 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 जुलाई 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 झगड़े. The 25-year-old most recently defeated डैनियल Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: बनाम तिपतिया. ग्रेसी "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

केवल 30 उम्र के साल, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. सबसे हाल ही में, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: काटो बनाम. 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 जुलाई 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 पेशेवर मुकाबलों, 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 जब तक 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. अभी, “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, ब्राउन एलेन, 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 यहाँ.

पूर्ण "Bellator 159: काल्डवेल बनाम. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: डेव Rickels (17-4, 1 नेकां) बनाम. मेल्विन Guillard (32-16-2, 2 नेकां)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight फ़ीचर डटकर: डैनियल Weichel (36-9) बनाम. एम्मानुएल सांचेज़ (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: फिलिप Lins (9-1) बनाम. विलियम वियाना (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: ब्राउन एलेन (2-0) बनाम. Jessica Middleton (डेब्यू)

प्रारंभिक कार्ड:

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

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight प्रारंभिक डटकर: गैस्टन Reyno (5-1, 1 नेकां) बनाम. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator एमएमए मिडलवेट प्रारंभिक डटकर: Manny Meraz (8-2) बनाम. ट्रे ओग्डेन (5-1)

Bellator एमएमए वेल्टरवेट प्रारंभिक डटकर: Chris Harris (6-0) बनाम. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator एमएमए लाइटवेट प्रारंभिक डटकर: मार्शियो नवारो (14-12) बनाम. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator एमएमए बेंटमवेट प्रारंभिक डटकर: Johnny Marigo (1-0) बनाम. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator एमएमए मिडलवेट प्रारंभिक डटकर: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) बनाम. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight प्रारंभिक डटकर: Chuka विलिस (8-2) बनाम. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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