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MULVANE, कॅन्सस. (जुलै 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell ला (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, अगोदर निर्देश केलेल्या बाबीसंबंधी बोलताना 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, तर “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 एड्वार्डो Dantas’ शीर्षक.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put डेव्ह Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” नंतर 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 फेरी.

लढा केल्यानंतर, 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" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) हाताने 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 फेरी दोन. लढा केल्यानंतर, 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, डॅनियल Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against इमॅन्युएल 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.

प्राथमिक कार्ड परिणाम:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) पराभव Chuka विलिस (8-3) लग्न द्वारे (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) पराभव Matt Foster (6-9) सबमिशन द्वारे (मागचा-उघड्या दाटणे) येथे 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) पराभव Manny Meraz (8-3) सबमिशन द्वारे (कागद दाटणे) येथे 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) पराभव विल्यम Viana (7-3) KO द्वारे (पंच) येथे 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) पराभव Bruna Ellen (2-1) लग्न द्वारे (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

गेस्टन Reyno (6-1) पराभव L.J. Hermreck (3-2) TKO द्वारे (पंच) येथे 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) पराभव Andy Riley (2-2) सबमिशन द्वारे (Armbar) येथे 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) पराभव मार्सिओ नावरो (14-13) विभाजित निर्णय द्वारे (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

सँटा मोनिका, मुसलमान लोकांचा धर्मगुरू. (जून 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts इमॅन्युएल Sanchez (13-2) आणि Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” जुलै 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, कॅन्सस. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) सामोरे जाईल विल्यम 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 ला (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 डेव्ह Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). याव्यतिरिक्त, 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, गेस्टन Reyno (5-1), तेव्हा तो वर घेते L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com आणिBellator मोबाइल अनुप्रयोग सुरुवात 7 p.m. आणि.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” येथे अणकुचीदार टोकाने भोसकणे राहतात airs 9 p.m. आणि/8 p.m. सीटी. कार्यक्रम तिकीट फक्त सुरू $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. येथे इव्हेंट उघडा साठी दारे 5:30 p.m. 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 पॅट Curran आणि Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 रेकॉर्ड, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 सादर मार्ग आले आहेत, 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 जुलै 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 मारामारी. The 25-year-old most recently defeated डॅनियल Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: वि 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.

येथे फक्त 30 वय वर्षे, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. सर्वाधिक अलीकडे, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato वि. 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 जुलै 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 व्यावसायिक सर्दी, 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 पर्यंत 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. आता, “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 येथे.

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

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: डेव्ह Rickels (17-4, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स) वि. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स)

Bellator MMA बद्दल फिदरवेट वैशिष्ट्य चढाओढ: डॅनियल Weichel (36-9) वि. इमॅन्युएल Sanchez (13-2)

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

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

प्राथमिक कार्ड:

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

Bellator MMA फिदरवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: गेस्टन Reyno (5-1, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स) वि. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA मिडलवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: Manny Meraz (8-2) वि. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA वेल्टरवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: Chris Harris (6-0) वि. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA लाइटवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: मार्सिओ नावरो (14-12) वि. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA बँटमवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: Johnny Marigo (1-0) वि. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA मिडलवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) वि. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA फिदरवेट प्राथमिक चढाओढ: Chuka विलिस (8-2) वि. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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