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MULVANE, KS. (Jiyè 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, nan 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, pandan y ap “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’ tit.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "La ap 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Apre 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 nan yon sèl wonn.

Apre batay la, 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 Pòl "semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) men 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 nan wonn de. Apre batay la, 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) 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.

Rezilta Kat Preliminè:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) bat Chuka Willis (8-3) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) bat Matt Foster (6-9) via soumisyon (Arrière-toutouni Choke) nan 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) bat Manny Meraz (8-3) via soumisyon (Guillotine Choke) nan 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) bat William Viana (7-3) via KO (Pwenson) nan 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) bat Bruna Ellen (2-1) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) bat L.J. Hermreck (3-2) via TKO (Pwenson) nan 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) bat Andy Riley (2-2) via soumisyon (Armbar) nan 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) bat Marcio Navarro (14-13) atravè desizyon fann (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

SANTA MONICA, Kalifòni. (Jen 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) ak Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "La ap 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” sou Jiye 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) ap fè fas a William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Bruna Ellen (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 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 Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Anplis de sa, 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), lè li te pran sou L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com akLa ap mobil App a kòmanse nan 7 p.m. AK.

"La ap 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” difuze ap viv sou Spike a 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT. Tikè pou evènman an kòmanse nan jis $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Pòt pou evènman an louvri nan 5:30 p.m. CT 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 Breve Curran ak Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 dosye, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 te vini pa fason pou soumèt, 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"La ap 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on Jiyè 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 batay. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Danyèl Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "La ap 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.

Nan sèlman 30 ane ki gen laj, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Pi resamman, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "La ap 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 Jiyè 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 epizod pwofesyonèl, 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 jouk 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Koulye a,, “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, Bruna Ellen, 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 isit la.

Ranpli "la ap 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: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

La ap mma Plum Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (36-9) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2)

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

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

Kat Preliminè:

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

La ap mma Plum Preliminè Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

La ap mma Middleweight Preliminè Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)

La ap mma wèltèr Preliminè Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

La ap mma lejè Preliminè Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

La ap mma bantamweight Preliminè Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)

La ap mma Middleweight Preliminè Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

La ap mma Plum Preliminè Bout: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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