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MULVANE, KS. (Оны долдугаар сар 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, The 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, бол “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 Эдуардо Dantas’ нэр.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Мелвин Guillard (33-16-2) put Дэйв Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Дараа 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 дугуй нэг.

Тэмцэлд дараа, 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 Паул "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) хүлээлгэн өгсөн 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 шатанд хоёр. Тэмцэлд дараа, 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 Эммануэль Санчес (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.

Урьдчилсан карт үр дүн:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) ялагдсан Chuka Уиллис (8-3) санал нэгтэй шийдвэр дамжуулан (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) ялагдсан Matt Foster (6-9) хүлээн дамжуулан (Арын-нүцгэн багалзуурдаж алах) үед 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) ялагдсан Manny Meraz (8-3) хүлээн дамжуулан (Guillotine багалзуурдаж алах) үед 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) ялагдсан Уильям Виана (7-3) К.О дамжуулан (Гаргагч цоолтуур) үед 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) ялагдсан Bruna Ellen (2-1) санал нэгтэй шийдвэр дамжуулан (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Reyno (6-1) ялагдсан L.J. Hermreck (3-2) TKO дамжуулан (Гаргагч цоолтуур) үед 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) ялагдсан Andy Riley (2-2) хүлээн дамжуулан (Armbar) үед 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) ялагдсан Марсио Наварро (14-13) хуваах шийдвэр дамжуулан (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

Санта-Моника, Калифорни мужийн. (Оны зургадугаар сар 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Эммануэль Санчес (13-2) болон Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” долдугаар тухай 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) тулгарах болно Уильям Виана (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 Дэйв Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2). Үүнээс гадна, 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, Гастон Reyno (5-1), Тэр үед дээр авдаг L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com болонBellator Mobile App эхлэн 7 p.m. БОЛОН.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” нь Spike дээр амьдрах цацсан 9 p.m. БОЛОН/8 p.m. СТ. үйл явдал тасалбар зүгээр л эхлэх $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Нээлттэй арга хэмжээний Хаалга 5:30 p.m. СТ 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 Пэт Curran & болон Георгий Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 бичлэг, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Түүний 36 career wins, 21 хүлээн замаар ирсэн, 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 Оны долдугаар сар 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 тулаан. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Даниел Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Сүсэг Shamrock. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

Үед л 30 Нас жил, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Хамгийн сүүлд, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Като сүсэг. 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 Оны долдугаар сар 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 Мэргэжлийн bouts, 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 хүртэл 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Одоо, “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 энд.

Иж бүрэн "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт) сүсэг. Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 2 Сүлжээний Холболт)

Bellator ММА өд сайхны дайралт хийвэл: Даниел Weichel (36-9) сүсэг. Эммануэль Санчес (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Philipe Lins (9-1) сүсэг. Уильям Виана (7-2)

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

Урьдчилсан карт:

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

Bellator ММА өд урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Гастон Reyno (5-1, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт) сүсэг. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator ММА Middleweight урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Manny Meraz (8-2) сүсэг. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator ММА Welterweight урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Chris Harris (6-0) сүсэг. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator ММА Хөнгөн урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Марсио Наварро (14-12) сүсэг. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator ММА Bantamweight урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Johnny Marigo (1-0) сүсэг. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator ММА Middleweight урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) сүсэг. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator ММА өд урьдчилсан дайралт хийвэл: Chuka Уиллис (8-2) сүсэг. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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