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

Dicembre 4, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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

Con la vittoria, 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,” naturalmente, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Dopo la lotta, 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

Ci sono voluti 15 minutes to determine a winner, ma alla fine John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) su Justin Lawrence (9-4) il Sabato notte. 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 concorsi, 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) conquistare 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 vittorie in carriera, 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.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Jarod Trice (1-0) sconfitto Tommie Britton (0-1) via decisione a maggioranza (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) sconfitto Aaron Roberson (5-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) sconfitto Codale Ford (11-9) tramite decisione unanime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) sconfitto Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 del primo round

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) sconfitto Joey Soto (0-2) tramite decisione unanime (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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

Dicembre 4, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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Thackerville, OK. (Dicembre. 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” il Venerdì, 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 Venerdì, mentre “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Dopo la lotta, 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 domani notte “Bellator 167” evento, which pits Joe Taimanglo contro 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 Legno (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. Tuttavia, 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. Combattimento da Long Beach, Calif., 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 Sanchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos 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 campagna. “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

Nel match di apertura “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, sconfiggendo Ben Reiter (17-2-1) tramite decisione unanime (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.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Gregory Babene (18-11) sconfitto Emiliano Sordi (14-6) via presentazione (Choke Ghigliottina) a 3:11 del primo round

Treston Thomison (10-4) sconfitto Dawond Pickney (10-6) via presentazione (Arm-bar) a :51 del primo round

Derrick Adkins (9-3) sconfitto Chris Jones (10-5) via presentazione (Brabo Choke) a 4:09 del secondo round

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) sconfitto John King (4-4) tramite decisione unanime (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

Novembre 2, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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) contro Derek Campi (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., su Sabato, Dicembre 3.

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. In aggiunta, 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 – “Bellatore 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contro Emily Ducote (4-1), così come Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contro 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) contro Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) contro Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”da ultimo, un incontro dei pesi gallo tra Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) e 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, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free il Venerdì on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App 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 campagna, 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 estremità, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Con un record professionale di 3-1 in 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. Con 14 della sua 19 vittorie di carriera che arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione, 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 Pico, Ed Ruth e 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, OK., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, su Dicembre 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.

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

Leggero Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Campi (17-6)

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

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

Piuma preliminare Bout: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

Scheda preliminare Aggiornato:

Incontro preliminare dei pesi massimi leggeri: Jarod Trice (Debutto) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welter preliminare Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

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

Piuma preliminare Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Welter preliminare Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welter preliminare Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Debutto) 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

Novembre 2, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Ottobre 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) contro C.R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) e Ben Reiter (17-1-1) sono stati aggiunti alla scheda principale "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., su Dicembre 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). In aggiunta, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) contro Emmanuel Sanchez (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, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free il Venerdì on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. “Bellatore 167” airs live and free il Sabato on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

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, Brasile, 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 & Località, 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. Inutile dire, 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 della sua 23 carriera vince, Compreso 11 nella gara di apertura. 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, Calif., 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 vittorie di carriera che arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OK. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

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

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

Piuma Co-Main Event: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

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

Incontro di caratteristiche dei pesi medi: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

Scheda preliminare Aggiornato:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Legno (7-2)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Incontro preliminare dei pesi massimi leggeri: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debutto) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Welter preliminare Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Regina (8-3)

Medi preliminare Bout: 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

Ottobre 22, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Ottobre 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contro Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contro Andre Fialho (7-0) sono stati aggiunti alla scheda principale "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., il Sabato, Dicembre 3.

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

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

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free il Sabato on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

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 via presentazione. 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 campagna, 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 e 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, come 10 della sua 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 suo ultimo 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 Dicembre 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.

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

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

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

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

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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

Agosto 27, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Venerdì notte. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 secondi nel secondo turno.

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Dopo la vittoria, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, ma alla fine, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 due volte) conquistare Si Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) necessaria solo 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11^th win in his last 14 combattimenti. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 secondi nel secondo turno. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) e Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Dopo la lotta, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Voglio (Daniel) Straus."

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Jake Roberts (7-0) sconfitto Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO al 4:24 del primo round

Chinzo Machida (4-2) sconfitto Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO al 2:57 del primo round

Jacob Rosales (4-2) sconfitto Mike Segura (4-4) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 29-28 due volte)

Andy Murad (13-2) sconfitto Jonny Cisneros (9-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) sconfitto Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO al 2:01 del secondo round

Joey Davis (1-0) sconfitto Keith Cutrone (1-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) sconfitto Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO al 2:24 del primo round

David Duran (4-4) sconfitto Kyle Estrada (3-3) via split decision (29-28)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

Agosto 18, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” evento Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales e Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Imbattuto peso piuma A.J. McKee (4-0) ora affronterà Cody Walker (7-2), mentre Bubba Jenkins (11-2) e Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. In aggiunta, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Si Awad (19-7) contro Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In azione preliminare, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, mentre Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Apertura delle porte alle 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 come un dilettante, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Calif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of il prossimo venerdì evento. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 della sua 24 vince come un professionista, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contendente.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Agosto 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

Completa "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main Event leggero: Si Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Welter preliminare Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welter preliminare Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welter preliminare Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

Agosto 10, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” su Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., contro Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). In aggiunta, knockout artista imbattuto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Si Awad(19-7) e Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contro Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. In azione welter, entrambi Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” si svolge su Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

Porte per l'evento aperto a 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 5:00 p.m. PT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 e Agosto 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, con 7 di 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Calif., il ago. 26.

Completa "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main Event leggero: Si Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)