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Bellator 195 RESULTATS & FOTOS

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Darrion Caldwell (12-1) derrotat Leandro Figa (18-4) a través de la submissió (guillotina) a 2:36 de la primera ronda

 

Joe Taimanglo (24-8) derrotat Joe Warren (15-7) per decisió dividida (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

 

Kristina Williams (2-0) derrotat Emily Ducote (6-4) per decisió dividida (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Juan Archuleta (19-1) derrotat William Joplin (17-15) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-24, 30-23)

 

Aaron Webb (2-0) derrotat Thomas Lopez (1-4) per TKO (cops) a 3:11 de la primera ronda

 

Kevin Holland (12-3) derrotat Teagan Dooley (6-3) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 2:59 de la primera ronda

 

Daniel Carey (4-2) derrotat Cris Williams (4-1) per decisió unànime (29-28 x3)

 

Romero Cotton (2-0) derrotat Justin Reeser (1-2) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) 4:35 de la segona ronda

 

Fernando González (3-0) derrotat Armando Servin (4-6) a través de la submissió (arm-bar) a 2:24 de la primera ronda

 

Justin Patterson (10-4) derrotat Brian Grinnell (10-8) per TKO (knee to body) a 4:49 de la primera ronda

 

Ky Bennett (1-1) derrotat Morgan Solis (2-1) a través de la submissió (Americana) a 3:37 de la segona ronda

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BELLATOR OFICIAL 181: CAMPOS VS. GIRTZ 3 RESULTATS & FOTOS

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Derek Camps (18-6) derrotat Brandon Girtz (14-6) per TKO (metge atur) a 5:00 de la segona ronda

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John Salter (14-3) derrotat Kendall Grove (23-17) mitjançant enviament tècnic (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 4:37 de la primera ronda

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Emily Ducote (6-2) derrotat Jessica Middleton (2-2) per decisió unànime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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Joe Warren (15-6) derrotat Steve García (7-2) per decisió unànime (30-27 x3)

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Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Jonathan Gary (13-8-2) derrotat Will Florentino (5-5)per decisió unànime (29-27 x3)

Romero Cotton (1-0) derrotat Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) per decisió dividida (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Logan Storley (6-0) derrotat Kemmyelle Haley (7-5) per TKO (colzes) a 1:44 de la primera ronda

Andre Fialho (19-1) derrotat A. J. Matthews (8-7) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Amanda Bell (5-4) derrotat Brittney Elkin (3-4) per TKO (cops) 4:56 de la segona ronda

E.J. Brooks (11-5) derrotat Guilherme Bomba (9-4) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Rafael Lovato Jr.. (6-0) derrotat Mike Rhodes (10-5) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 1:59 de la primera ronda

Justin Lawrence (10-4) derrotat Treston Thomison (10-6) per TKO (metge atur) 3:34 de la primera ronda

Valentin Moldavsky (6-1) derrotat Carl Seumanutafa (10-8) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Katy Collins (7-2) derrotat Bruna Vargas (2-2) per decisió unànime (30-27 x3)

Jordan Howard (10-3) derrotat Johnny Marigo (4-1) per KO (cops) 1:26 de la primera ronda

Guillermo Gomez (0-0) vs. Fernando Trevino (1-0) – Scratched

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DEREK CAMPOS-BRANDON GIRTZ MEET FOR TRILOGY REMATCH DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 181TOMORROW NIGHT

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Thackerville, OKLA. — The official weigh-ins for Bellator 181: Campos vs. Girt 3 took place this evening at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OKLA. Els competidors ja estan preparats per a l’acció demà, amb l'esdeveniment que s'emet en DIRECTE i GRATUET a SPIKE a 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut.

Targeta principal: (En directe a SPIKE - 9 p.m. I/8:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Catchweight Main Event: Derek Camps (155.4) vs. Brandon Girtz (157.7)

 

Co-principal esdeveniment de pes pesat: Kendall Grove (185.7) vs. John Salter (185)

 

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Emily Ducote (124.4) vs. Jessica Middleton (125.9)

 

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (135.9) vs. Steve García (134.5)

Targeta preliminar: (Bellator.com - 7:00 p.m. I/6:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Will Florentino (170.9) vs. Jonathan Gary (169.1)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Aaron Rodriguez (184.8) vs. Romero Cotton (185.1)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Kemmyelle Haley (170.1) vs. Logan Storley (170.3)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Andre Fialho (169.9) vs. A. J. Matthews (169.9)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brittney Elkin (146) vs. Amanda Bell (144.2)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: E.J. Brooks (170.9) vs. Guilherme Bomba (169.2)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Mike Rhodes (185.2) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.. (185.6)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Treston Thomison (145.9) vs. Justin Lawrence (145.6)

Batalla preliminar de pes pesat: Valentin Moldavsky (234.8) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (263.6)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Katy Collins (124.2) vs. Bruna Vargas (125)

Batalla preliminar de pes gallo: Jordan Howard (135) vs. Johnny Marigo (135.1)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Guillermo Gomez (169.4) vs. Fernando Trevino (170.5)

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DARRION CALDWELL TAKES REMATCH WITH JOE TAIMANGLO, EARNS TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS

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Thackerville, OKAY. (Desembre. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) conquerir Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1). The three-round battle capped off Bellator MMA’s massive doubleheader at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OKAY.

Amb la victòria, Caldwell improves his record in the Bellator MMA cage to 7-1 and opens the door for a bantamweight world title clash with current division champion Eduardo Dantas. “Dudu,” per descomptat, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Després de la baralla, Caldwell and Dantas exchanged words inside the cage, as “The Wolf” announced his desire for the belt: “I look forward to fighting you. It’s been a long time coming.”

Featherweight Co-Main Event Lives up to Hype as Teixeira Outlasts Lawrence

Va prendre 15 minutes to determine a winner, però al final John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) sobre Justin Lawrence (9-4) en dissabte nit. The Brazilian veteran peppered away with a combination of jabs and kicks that severely damaged Lawrence’s lead leg throughout the bout. “Macapa” continues to dominate the featherweight division, earning victories in nine of his last 10 concursos, including one draw. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, Teixeira has won each of his four fights, maintaining his position among the 145-pound elite.

Flyweight Marathon Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Undefeated MacFarlane

 

Following three hard-fought rounds inside WinStar World Casino, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (5-0) emerged victorious with a (30-27, 29-28 x2) conquerir Emily Ducote (4-2). McFarlane was able to withstand an early barrage of strikes from Ducote, preserving her unblemished professional mark. “The Ilimanator” relied heavily on her accurate striking, as the 26-year-old Californian landed a remarkable 68% of her punches thrown. For the budding star Ducote, the loss is just her first of the year, following four consecutive victories to begin her campaign.

Njokuani Upsets Fialho With a Bang, Hands Portuguese Superstar First Loss of Career

 

In the first Spike-televised bout of the evening, Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) delivered a brutal first round knockout against Andre Fialho(7-1) that came just 21 seconds into the contest. A flurry of Njokuani punches sent Fialho to the canvas and the 27-year-old took care of the rest. Dating back to 2012, “Chidi Bang Bang” has recorded wins in 11of his last 12 bouts and extends his current winning streak to seven. Of Njokuani’s 16 victòries en la seva carrera, 10 have come by way of knockout, making him one of the most feared strikers in the stacked welterweight division. The young Portuguese star Fialho tastes defeat for the first time in his career and will look to redeem himself at the start of the new year.

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Jarod Trice (1-0) derrotat Tommie Britton (0-1) per decisió majoritària (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) derrotat Aaron Roberson (5-5) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) derrotat Codale Ford (11-9) per decisió unànime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando González (1-0) derrotat Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 de la primera ronda

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) derrotat Joey Soto (0-2) per decisió unànime (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH

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Thackerville, OKAY. (Desembre. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) a “Bellator 166” el divendres, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Divendres, mentre “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Després de la baralla, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for demà nit de “Bellator 167” esdeveniment, which pits Joe Taimanglo contra Darrion Caldwell.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A. J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Fusta (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. No obstant això, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Lluitant fora de Long Beach, Qualif., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs.. Sonnen ” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sánchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marc Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C. R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 campanya. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

En la baralla d'obertura de “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, derrotant Ben Reiter (17-2-1) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Gregory Babene (18-11) derrotat Emiliano Sordi (14-6) a través de la submissió (Choke Guillotina) a 3:11 de la primera ronda

Treston Thomison (10-4) derrotat Dawond Pickney (10-6) a través de la submissió (Arm-bar) a :51 de la primera ronda

Derrick Adkins (9-3) derrotat Chris Jones (10-5) a través de la submissió (Brabo Choke) a 4:09 de la segona ronda

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) derrotat John King (4-4) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Novembre 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) contra Derek Camps (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., a Dissabte, Desembre 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Addicionalment, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1), així com Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) versus Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Per últim, un combat de pes gall entre Marc Galvao (17-7-1) i C. R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free el divendres on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 campanya, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 extrems, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 en Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Amb 14 de la seva 19 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi a "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Dating back to 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Missouri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pic, I Ruth i Tyrell Fortune as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, D'ACORD., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, a Desembre 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

Completi "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” Main Card:

Esdeveniment principal lleuger: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Camps (17-6)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Targeta preliminar actualitzada:

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (Debut) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Fernando González (Debut) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)

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FORMER DIVISION CHAMP MARCOS GALVAO RETURNS TO FACE L.C. DAVIS DURING OPENING NIGHT OF BELLATOR MMA DOUBLEHEADER AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT-BEN REITER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PUTS STAMP ON STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marc Galvao (17-7-1) contra C. R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) i Ben Reiter (17-1-1) s'han afegit a la targeta principal del "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., a Desembre 2.

The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” — will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) and former belt holder Joe Warren (14-5). Addicionalment, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free el divendres on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. “Bellator 167” airs live and free en dissabte on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

Brazilian superstar Marcos Galvao returns to action having won seven of his last nine and is ready for another push at the division’s belt. Hailing from Amazonas, Brasil, the illusive “Loro” has only been finished once in the past seven years, while conversely finishing his opponent in five of his 11 wins over that same period. Now Galvao returns to WinStar World Casino & Recurs, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. no cal dir, the 34-year-old Galvao will have tremendous motivation to win, as the division he once championed dominates a stacked main card in Thackerville.

Davis enters the contest for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, earning victories in three of his first four bouts with the promotion. The 35-year-old bantamweight has finished his opponent in 15 de la seva 23 career wins, Incloent 11 en la primera ronda. A winner in seven of his last nine contests, the Kansas City, Missouri native consistently finds himself amid conversation with the division’s top contenders. Davis hopes to replicate the same success that he had in his most recent victory over Hideo Tokoro at "Bellator 135," where his split decision win was labeled Yahoo! Sports’ “Best Fight of the Half-Year.” The former Pratt Community College wrestling coach now faces an opportunity to climb the ranks in a tasty matchup against one of the game’s best.

A six-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Honeycutt made a lasting impression in his first two appearances under the promotion, recording back-to-back knockouts. Fighting out of Fresno, Qualif., the 28-year-old knockout artist began his professional career with an impressive streak of six consecutive victories, including five finishes and four knockouts. “The Cutt” made a successful transition to the welterweight division in his Bellator MMA debut in 2014, before returning to the middleweight class in his most recent win over Mikkel Parlo a “Bellator 156.”

After making his professional debut in 2011, Reiter collected sixteen wins before surrendering his first career loss. The 29-year-old New Yorker competed mainly in Peru early in his career, fighting under the direction of Inka Fighting Championship, before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. Since making his promotional debut for the Scott Coker-led organization, “The Hunter” has added three more victories to his already impressive résumé, as he quickly finds himself among the division’s elite. With nine of his 17 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OKAY. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

 

Completi "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Co-esdeveniment principal de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Marc Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C. R.. Davis (23-7)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

 

Targeta preliminar actualitzada:

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Fusta (7-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debut) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Reina (8-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Gregory Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)

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SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER FEATURES FLYWEIGHT BOUT PITTING UNDEFEATED ILIMA MACFARLANE AGAINST EMILY DUCOTE AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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CHIDI NJOKUANI-ANDRE FIALHO ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 167’ ON Desembre 3

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contra Andre Fialho (7-0) s'han afegit a la targeta principal del "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., en dissabte, Desembre 3.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” — will feature a featherweight main event between Pat Curran (22-7) i John Teixeira (19-1-2), mentre “Bellator 166” is headlined by a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3).

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free en dissabte on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

Possibly no name is growing faster in the MMA community than Ilima-Lei MacFarlane’s, as the 26-year-old flyweight has rapidly climbed the ranks with four consecutive victories and three finishes. The undefeated submission specialist has emerged victorious in her first three bouts under the Scott Coker-led promotion, and finishing both Amber Tackett and Rebecca Ruth a través de la submissió. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, which came just 10 seconds into her first professional bout and spread virally around the internet. MacFarlane will now direct her attention to another one of Bellator MMA’s top young female competitors, Emily Ducote.

The 23-year-old Ducote will look to add to an already impressive 2016 campanya, having earned victories in each of her four fights this year. Ducote’s most recent pair of wins have come under the Bellator MMA umbrella, recording back-to-back second round submission finishes over Brazilian flyweights Bruna Vargas i Kenya Miranda. Ducote will now look to add to her current four-fight winning streak, as she prepares for what is undoubtedly the toughest opponent of her young career. A native of Oklahoma City, “Gordinha” returns home to fight in her back yard, where she anticipates a sold out WinStar World Casino & Resort chock full of close friends and family.

Njokuani made his presence felt early in his career, recording finishes in each of his first seven career victories, including six knockouts and six first round finishes. “Chidi Bang Bang” continued to see success with his knockout power, com 10 de la seva 15 career wins came by way of knockout or submission. You’d be hard pressed to find a more consistent fighter than Njokuani right now, the 27-year-old Las Vegas native enters the cage in search of his seventh consecutive victory and 11 del seu passat 12, dating back to 2012. Njokuani has won both of his first two bouts under the direction of Bellator MMA since joining the promotion in 2015, with key victories over the likes of Ricky Rainey and Thiago Jambo Goncalves. He hopes to add to that list when he joins his opponent Andre Fialho on Desembre 3.

With an unblemished mark of 7-0, Fialho joins his opponent Njokuani as one of the most feared knockout artists in the game. The 22-year-old welterweight has finished each of his seven opponents and tacked on six knockouts. Possibly even more impressive is the manner in which the young Portuguese prospect has defeated his opponents, with six of the seven victories coming in the first round and three in the first minute of action. Since joining the Bellator MMA fray earlier this year, Fialho has recorded first round knockout wins over Manuel Meraz and Rick Reger, proving early in his career that he belongs with the top dogs. We can be sure to see some fireworks fly when Fialho enters the cage inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville this December.

 

Actualitzat "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” Main Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

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BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.

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NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN

NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Divendres/Dissabte doubleheader event. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A. J. McKee (5-0) i Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3).

 

Mentrestant, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) contra John Teixeira (19-1-2).

 

The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Desembre 2 i dissabte, Desembre 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, OKAY. Tickets start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free el divendres on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre que els combats preliminars transmetre en directe per Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

 

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free en dissabte on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre que els combats preliminars transmetre en directe per Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

 

Fresh off a win over Marc Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 extrems, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 victòries en la seva carrera. Des que va fer el seu debut promocional a 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

 

Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai a "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” En 39 anys, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.

 

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17º time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. A més d'això, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patricio "Pitbull" for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, amb 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 victòries, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first-round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Amb 14 de la seva 19 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Actualitzat "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Targeta principal:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

Actualitzat "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Targeta principal:

Featherweight Main Event: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

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FNU Combat Sports Mostra: Weekly Wrap Up

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Tony Penecale, Tom Padgett and Rich Bergeron break down the week that was in combat sports and look forward to upcoming events in this September 22 emissió. We discuss Liam Smith’s brutal knockout loss to Canelo Alvarez, preview Kovalev vs. Sala, and outline the upcoming weekend’s boxing schedule. We also discuss Don King’s “N-word” slip and a couple examples of fighters being upset with the rigors of fighting professionally. Primer, we examine why Joe Warren had no sponsors going into his bout last Friday that served as the co-main event of Bellator 161. Then we delve into the Al Iaquinta contract dispute with the UFC that took him off UFC 205 recently. We also look back on UFC Fight Night 94 and preview UFC Fight Night 95.