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MULVANE, KS. (Tháng bảy 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, các 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, trong khi “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Sói” 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’ tiêu đề.

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 "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Sau 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 của một vòng.

Sau khi chiến đấu, 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 Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) tay 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 của vòng hai. Sau khi chiến đấu, 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.

Kết quả sơ bộ thẻ:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) đánh bại Chuka Willis (8-3) thông qua quyết định nhất trí (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) đánh bại Matt Foster (6-9) qua trình (Rear-Naked Choke) tại 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) đánh bại Manny Meraz (8-3) qua trình (Choke chém) tại 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) đánh bại William Viana (7-3) qua KO (Bấm lỗ) tại 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) đánh bại Bruna Ellen (2-1) thông qua quyết định nhất trí (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) đánh bại L.J. Hermreck (3-2) qua TKO (Bấm lỗ) tại 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) đánh bại Andy Riley (2-2) qua trình (Armbar) tại 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) đánh bại Marcio Navarro (14-13) thông qua quyết định chia tay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Tháng sáu 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) và Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” vào ngày 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) sẽ phải đối mặt 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). Ngoài ra, 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), khi ông mất trên L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com vàCác Bellator Mobile App bắt đầu từ 7 giờ chiều. VÀ.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” AIRS sống trên Spike tại 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/8 giờ chiều. CT. Vé cho sự kiện này bắt đầu từ chỉ $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Cửa ra vào cho các sự kiện mở tại 5:30 giờ chiều. 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 Pat Curran và Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 kỷ lục, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 thắng lợi trong sự nghiệp, 21 đã đến bằng cách nộp, 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 Tháng bảy 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 chiến đấu. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 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.

Tại chỉ 30 tuổi, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Gần đây nhất, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 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 Tháng bảy 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 cơn chuyên nghiệp, 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 cho đến khi 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Hiện nay, “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” trở lại 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 đây.

Complete "Bellator 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)

Bellator MMA lông 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 (Khởi đầu)

Thẻ sơ bộ:

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

Bellator MMA lông sơ bộ Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight sơ bộ Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA người nặng sơ bộ Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Lightweight sơ bộ Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight sơ bộ Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight sơ bộ Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA lông sơ bộ Bout: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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