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MULVANE, KS. (Июл 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Ҷо Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, дар 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, ҳол он “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Гург” 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’ ном.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin 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 против. Taimanglo.” Баъд аз 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 як даври.

Баъд аз мубориза, 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 Павлус «Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) чапдаст 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 аз даври ду. Баъд аз мубориза, 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, Дониёл Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Эмануэл 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.

Натиҷаҳои пешакии Card:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) шикаст Chuka Уиллис (8-3) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) шикаст Matt Foster (6-9) тавассути пешнињоди (Қафои-бараҳна каломро) дар 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) шикаст Manny Meraz (8-3) тавассути пешнињоди (Каломро гилитон) дар 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) шикаст William Viana (7-3) тавассути KO (Punches) дар 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) шикаст Bruna Ellen (2-1) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Гастон Reyno (6-1) шикаст L.J. Hermreck (3-2) тавассути TKO (Punches) дар 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) шикаст Andy Riley (2-2) тавассути пешнињоди (Armbar) дар 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) шикаст Marcio Navarro (14-13) тавассути қарори ҹудо (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

Санта Моника, Calif. (Июн 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Эмануэл Санчес (13-2) ва Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell против. Taimanglo” оид ба July 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) рӯ ба рӯ хоҳад шуд 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 Ҷо 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 Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Дар Илова, 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), Вақте ки аз рӯи L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com ваДар Bellator Барномасозони Mobile сар 7 Земле. ВА.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell против. Taimanglo” airs зиндагӣ дар хӯшае дар 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч.. Чиптаҳои барои ин чорабинӣ дар ҳамон оғоз $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Дарҳо барои чорабинӣ дар кушода 5:30 Земле. Ч. 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 Рat низ Curran ва Георгий 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 доранд, бо роҳи ба таслим назди, 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 Июл 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 задухурдҳо. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Дониёл Пинеда via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Шемрок против. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

Дар танњо 30 сола, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Ба наздикӣ, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato против. Изуми," 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 Июл 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 нанӯшидани касбӣ, 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 то 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Ҳозир, “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 ин ҷо.

Пурра "Bellator 159: Caldwell против. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) против. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Бут Фарқияти: Дониёл Weichel (36-9) против. Эмануэл Санчес (13-2)

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

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

Card пешакӣ:

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight пешакӣ Бут: Гастон Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) против. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight пешакӣ Бут: Manny Meraz (8-2) против. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight пешакӣ Бут: Chris Harris (6-0) против. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Lightweight пешакӣ Бут: Marcio Navarro (14-12) против. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight пешакӣ Бут: Johnny Marigo (1-0) против. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight пешакӣ Бут: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) против. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight пешакӣ Бут: Chuka Уиллис (8-2) против. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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