Bellator / Eric Coleman – Select Fight Photos / Scorecards

IRVINE, Calif. (April 10, 2015) – An energetic Southern Californian crowd was on hand n'abalị a at the Bren Event Center enjoying a spectacular night of fights at Bellator 136.

With celebrities and MMA legends the likes of Tommy Lasorda, Charlie Hough, Jermaine Dye, Tito Ortiz, Ken Shamrock, Don Frye and Frank Shamrock cageside, the Scott Coker-led promotion emphatically returned to the arena for the first time since its debut on Spike at Bellator 85.

In addition to a lightweight title fight in the main event, 12 other exciting contests helped continue the trend of exciting cards on Spike TV thus far in 2015.

It took the full five rounds, but Will Brooks (16-1) made the first defense of his Bellator Lightweight strap, defeating Dave Jansen (20-3) site na etebe [49-46, 49-46, 49-46]. After a clear cut opening frame that saw “The Fugitive” surprise “Ill Will” with his explosive kicking and punching, Brooks slowly turned the tide in his favor, slowing the pace and using his world renown grappling to remain the 155-pound kingpin.

“Dave Jansen is exactly what people consider him to be,” said Brooks. “He’s got that warrior spirit and he’s really intelligent. He fought hard, I just fought harder. I’m still young in this sport, and there were definitely a lot of things that I wanted to do in the fight that he neutralized. I’m looking to stay busy and get back to putting on exciting fights for the fans.”

Mgbe 15 minutes of co-main event action, Rafael Carvalho improved to 11-1, earning a split decision win [28-29, 30-27, 29-28] against Joe Schilling (2-4). The young Brazilian slowed the fight down throughout, nullifying the striking of “Stitch Em’ Up.” One judge did see the fight in favor of the world champion kickboxer, but it wasn’t enough as Schilling drops to .500 inside the Bellator cage.

In a battle of submission specialists, Marcin N'ịbụ (21-3) finished Tiger Sarnavskiy (30-3) via verbal submission caused by a knee bar at 1:11 nke gburugburu atọ. Na-erite uru, Held has now won 12 nke ya 21 professional fights via submission.

The first televised scrap of the evening featured heavyweights Tony Johnson (8-2) and Alexander Volkov (6-1). After three grueling rounds, “The Hulk” remained undefeated in the Bellator cage. Johnson was awarded a [29-28, 28-29, 29-28] split decision. Overall it was the wrestling of Johnson that earned him the victory. Ugbu a, Johnson returns home to his two daughters and fiancée, where he doubles as a self-proclaimed “Mr. Mom.”

Life Beltran (16-11) bounced back from a lackluster opening round to take rounds two and three, ultimately defeating Brian Rogers (11-8) site na ọtụtụ mkpebi [28-28, 29-28, 29-27]. “The Mexicutioner” impressed in his Bellator MMA middleweight debut, while “The Predator” has dropped four of five scraps.

Ị Awad (18-6) handed Rob Sinclair (12-3) the third loss of his career, earning a unanimous decision [30-27, 30-27, 30-37]. Na-erite uru, Awad moves even closer to a trilogy fight with lightweight champion Will Brooks.

Na oghere n'obi nke mgbede, John Teixeira (18-1-2) defeated Fabricio Guerreiro (20-4) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi [29-28, 28-29, 29-28]. Guerreiro has now dropped two of his last three bouts, while “Macapa” has won three straight.

AJ McKee (1-0) made a successful professional debut na Fraịdee n'abalị, finishing Marcos Bonilla (1-2) with a deep rear-naked choke at 2:08 round one. The contingent that remained after the main card was heavily in favor of the Long Beach, Calif., ala.

Chad George (16-8) finished Mark Vorgeas (5-3-1) with a head and arm choke at 3:37 nke mbụ gburugburu. There was no tap or verbal submission, as George had to inform the referee that his opponent had gone unconscious. The Los Angeles native now has nine submission wins in his young career.

Laguna Hills, Calif., Justin Governale (4-2) submitted hometown boy Jay Bogan (6-5) via rear-naked choke at 2:09 nke gburugburu abụọ. It was an exciting end to a fight that was nearly finished by Governale with strikes.
Steve ramirez (1-1) finished Jon Santa Maria (3-1) with a toehold at 3:29 nke gburugburu otu.

Cleber Luciano (11-5) finished Aaron Miller (14-10) with an arm bar at 4:36 nke gburugburu abụọ.

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“BELLATOR: BROOKS vs. JANSEN” OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR Friday NIGHTS FIGHT ON SPIKE

Champ Ga Brooks (155) vs. Dave Jansen (154.6)

“I’m going to go out there and cut Dave Jansen down. I’m going to smoke him. I’m going to embarrass him.” – Ga-Brooks

“My mental edge is going to be key and me beating Will na Fraịdee n'abalị. I’ve always believed it’s mentality before physicality, and it’s my mentality that’s going to lead me to the world title. It’s also going to be because of my experience, determination and laser focus. All of these things are just culminating into the perfect storm.” – Dave Jansen

Additional photos available here / credit to Bellator MMA / Eric Coleman

IRVINE. Calif. – April 9, 2015 - 25 nke 26 alụso sọọ mpi on Friday si "Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” took to the scales and successfully hit their targeted weights Thursday afternoon at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach, Calif. The stacked MMA card emanates from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif., echi, airing LIVE and FREE on Spike at 9 p.m. NA.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” is headlined by a fight between Bellator Lightweight World Champion Ga-Brooks (15-1) na Dave Jansen (20-2). “Ill Will” has won six consecutive bouts, while “The Fugitive” has rallied off seven straight victories of his own.

The event also features the return of multi-combat sports star Joe Schilling (2-3), who faces Brazilian standout Rafael Carvalho (10-1) in a middleweight co-main event.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” – Friday, April 10, Bren Ihe Center, Irvine, Calif.

Joe Schilling (185.6) vs. Rafael Carvalho (185.8)

Marcin N'ịbụ (155.8) vs. Alexander “Agu” Sarnavskiy (155)

Alexander Volkov (243) vs. Tony Johnson (264)

Fabricio Warrior (145.8) vs. John Teixeira (145.2)

Life Beltran (184) vs. Brian Rogers (186)

Ị Awad (155.4) vs. Rob Rihana (155.2)

A.J. McKee (144) vs. Mark Bonilla (146

Jonathan Santa Maria (125) vs. Steve ramirez (126)

Chris Herrera (186) vs. Luc Bondole (185.6)

Cleber Luciano (150) vs. Aaron Miller (150)

Jay Bogan (146.6) vs. Justin Governale (146)

Chad George (136) vs. Mark Vorgeas (135.6)

IN-FOCUS

Bellator Emmanuel: In Focus with Will Brooks

Bellator Emmanuel: In Focus with Joe Schilling

Ntọala

Bellator Emmanuel: Foundations with Alexander Volkov

Bellator Emmanuel: Foundations with Tiger Sarnavskiy

Bellator Emmanuel: Foundations with Marcin Held

 

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” na-ewe ebe Friday, April 10, na Bren Ihe Center ke Irvine, Calif. The n'abalị televised isi kaadị, featuring Bellator Emmanuel Kedu otu m ga World onye mmeri Ga-Brooks vs. top contender Dave Jansen, onwe ndụ na free on Spike na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe mbido oké strimụ-ebi ndụ na Spike.com 7 p.m. NA/6 p.m. CT.

Tiketi maka “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen,” nke na-amalite mgbe dị nnọọ $38, are on sale at Bellator.com na Bren.UCI.edu.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” – Friday, April 10, Bren Ihe Center, Irvine, Calif.

Main Kaadị (9 p.m. NA)

Bellator Kedu otu m ga Mbụ Ọgụ: Champ Ga Brooks (15-1) vs. Dave Jansen (20-2)

Bellator Middleweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Joe Schilling (2-3) vs. Rafael Carvalho (10-1)

Bellator Kedu otu m ga Njirimara Ọgụ: Marcin N'ịbụ (20-3) vs. Alexander “Agu” Sarnavskiy (30-2)

Bellator Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alexander Volkov (24-4) vs. Tony Johnson (8-2)

Mbido Kaadị (7:30 p.m. NA)

Bellator Flyweight Prelim Ọgụ: Fabricio Warrior (20-3) vs. John Teixeira (17-1-2)

Bellator Kedu otu m ga Prelim Ọgụ: Ị Awad (17-6) vs. Rob Rihana (12-2)

Bellator Middleweight Prelim Ọgụ: Life Beltran (15-11) vs. Brian Rogers (11-7)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Ọgụ: Jay Bogan (6-4) vs. Justin Governale (3-2)

Ọchịchịrị oké (Ịgbaso ọgọ TV na agbasa ozi n'ikuku)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Ọgụ: Mark Bonilla (1-1) vs. A.J. McKee (0-0)

Bellator Flyweight Prelim Ọgụ: Jonathan Santa Maria (3-0) vs. Steve ramirez (0-1)

Bellator Middleweight Prelim Ọgụ: Chris Herrera (4-2) vs. Luc Bondole (4-1-1)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Ọgụ: Chad George (15-8) vs. Mark Vorgeas (5-2-1)

Bellator Catchweight (150 pound) Prelim Ọgụ: Cleber Luciano (10-5) vs. Aaron Miller (14-9)

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Bellator Emmanuel bụ a na-eduga weere Mara Arts nzukọ featuring ọtụtụ n'ime ndị kasị mma alụso n'ụwa. N'okpuru nduzi nke vetiran agha ume Scott Coker, Bellator dị ka fọrọ nke nta 400 nde obibi n'ụwa nile na n'elu 120 mba. Na United States, Bellator nwere ike hụrụ na ọgọ TV, na Emmanuel telivishọn ndú. Bellator Emmanuel na ugbua nke onyeisi ìgwè ahụ na-agụnye n'elu ụlọ ọrụ ọkachamara na telivishọn mmepụta, ndụ omume orchestration, fighter mmepe / mmekọahụ, ebe mgbakọ ị nweta, nkwado e kere eke / mmepe, mba ikikere, ahịa, mgbasa ozi, bu na ọrụ mmekọahụ. Bellator dabeere na Santa Monica, California na ekesịpde ntụrụndụ ibu Viacom, n'ụlọ ka ụwa Premiya ntụrụndụ ụdị na jikọọ na kiriri site gbara ọkpụrụkpụ ọdịnaya gafee telivishọn, emegharị, online na mobile nyiwe.

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Banyere Bellator Emmanuel

Bellator Emmanuel bụ a na-eduga weere Mara Arts nzukọ featuring ọtụtụ n'ime ndị kasị mma alụso n'ụwa. N'okpuru nduzi nke vetiran agha ume Scott Coker, Bellator dị ka fọrọ nke nta 400 nde obibi n'ụwa nile na n'elu 120 mba. Na United States, Bellator nwere ike hụrụ na ọgọ TV, na Emmanuel telivishọn ndú. Bellator Emmanuel na ugbua nke onyeisi ìgwè ahụ na-agụnye n'elu ụlọ ọrụ ọkachamara na telivishọn mmepụta, ndụ omume orchestration, fighter mmepe / mmekọahụ, ebe mgbakọ ị nweta, nkwado e kere eke / mmepe, mba ikikere, ahịa, mgbasa ozi, bu na ọrụ mmekọahụ. Bellator dabeere na Santa Monica, California na ekesịpde ntụrụndụ ibu Viacom, n'ụlọ ka ụwa Premiya ntụrụndụ ụdị na jikọọ na kiriri site gbara ọkpụrụkpụ ọdịnaya gafee telivishọn, emegharị, online na mobile nyiwe.

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