Комплетни фотографии од настанот овде

MULVANE, KS. (Јули 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Колдвел (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, а “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’ наслов.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Мелвин Guillard (33-16-2) put Дејв Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Калдвел vs.. Taimanglo.” По 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 првиот круг.

По 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 Павле "семтекс" Дејли.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Емили Дукот (3-1) раце 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 вториот круг. По 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, Даниел Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Емануел Санчез (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.

Прелиминарна картичка Резултати:

Брендон Филипс (6-1) поразен Чука Вилис (8-3) преку едногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) поразен Matt Foster (6-9) преку поднесување (Задните Голи задави) на 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) поразен Manny Meraz (8-3) преку поднесување (Гилотина задави) на 2:37 of R2

Филип Lins (10-1) поразен Вилијам Стојаноски (7-3) преку КО (Перфоратори) на 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) поразен Bruna Ellen (2-1) преку едногласна одлука (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Рејно (6-1) поразен L.J. Hermreck (3-2) преку TKO (Перфоратори) на 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) поразен Andy Riley (2-2) преку поднесување (Armbar) на 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) поразен Marcio Navarro (14-13) преку Сплит одлука (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

Санта Моника, Калифорнија. (Јуни 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Емануел Санчез (13-2) и Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Калдвел vs.. Taimanglo” јули 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Филип Lins (9-1) ќе се соочи Вилијам Стојаноски (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 Колдвел (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 Дејв Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2). Во прилог, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Емили Дукот (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Гастон Рејно (5-1), кога тој се осврнува на L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com иНа Bellator мобилен стан со почеток во 7 вечер. И.

"Bellator 159: Калдвел vs.. Taimanglo” емитува во живо на Спајк во 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ. Билетите за настанот со почеток во само $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Врати за настанот отворени 5:30 вечер. КТ 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 Пет Curran 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. Of his 36 career wins, 21 дошле по пат на поднесување, 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 Јули 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 тепачки. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Даниел Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. 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 години, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Неодамна, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Като наспроти. 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 Јули 22.

Поздравувам од Натал, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 професионални борби, 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” назад во 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 тука.

Заврши "Bellator 159: Калдвел vs.. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дејв Rickels (17-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Даниел Weichel (36-9) наспроти. Емануел Санчез (13-2)

Белатор ММА Лесен тежок натпревар во тешка категорија: Филип Lins (9-1) наспроти. Вилијам Стојаноски (7-2)

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

Прелиминарните картички:

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

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Прелиминарните Бу: Гастон Рејно (5-1, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator МЛД средна Прелиминарните Бу: Manny Meraz (8-2) наспроти. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator МЛД боксер од полусредна категорија Прелиминарните Бу: Chris Harris (6-0) наспроти. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator МЛД Лесни Прелиминарните Бу: Marcio Navarro (14-12) наспроти. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator МЛД bantamweight Прелиминарните Бу: Johnny Marigo (1-0) наспроти. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator МЛД средна Прелиминарните Бу: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) наспроти. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Прелиминарните Бу: Чука Вилис (8-2) наспроти. Брендон Филипс (5-1)

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