Bellator / Eric Coleman – Select Fight Photos / Scorecards

IRVINE, Calif. (April 10, 2015) – An energetic Southern Californian crowd was on hand tonight 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) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye [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.”

Ngemuva 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 Held (21-3) finished Tiger Sarnavskiy (30-3) via verbal submission caused by a knee bar at 1:11 round ezintathu. With the win, Held has now won 12 of yakhe 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. Manje, Johnson returns home to his two daughters and fiancée, where he doubles as a self-proclaimed “Mr. Mom.”

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

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

In the iziqubu ukuvulwa kusihlwa, John Teixeira (18-1-2) defeated Fabricio Guerreiro (20-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko [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 ngolwesihlanu ebusuku, 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., bomdabu.

Chad George (16-8) finished Mark Vorgeas (5-3-1) with a head and arm choke at 3:37 of the emzuliswaneni wokuqala. 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 round amabili. 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 eyodwa round.

Junior Luciano (11-5) finished Aaron Miller (14-10) with an arm bar at 4:36 round amabili.

About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA kuyinto ekuholeni Mixed Martial Arts inhlangano enesihloko eziningi fighters best in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, Bellator kuyatholakala cishe 400 amakhaya million emhlabeni kuka 120 amazwe. In the United States, Bellator kungabonwa Spike TV, the MMA umholi ithelevishini. Bellator MMA sakhiwe yiqembu executive oluhlanganisa top emkhakheni ukukhiqizwa ithelevishini, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator isekelwe Santa Monica, California futhi ephethwe ukuzijabulisa giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

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

Champ Will 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.” – Will Brooks

“My mental edge is going to be key and me beating Will ngolwesihlanu ebusuku. 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 of the 26 fighters ukuncintisana ngoLwesihlanu luka "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., kusasa, airing LIVE and FREE on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” is headlined by a fight between Bellator Lightweight World Champion Will Brooks (15-1) futhi 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 Events Center, Irvine, Calif.

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

Marcin Held (155.8) vs. Alexander “Tiger” Sarnavskiy (155)

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

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

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

You Awad (155.4) vs. Rob Sinclair (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)

Junior 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 MMA: In Focus with Will Brooks

Bellator MMA: In Focus with Joe Schilling

Izisekelo

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Alexander Volkov

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Tiger Sarnavskiy

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Marcin Held

 

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” ithatha indawo Friday, April 10, at Bren Events Center e Irvine, Calif. Isiqephu ikhadi main The ebusuku, featuring Bellator MMA Esilula World Champion Will Brooks vs. Olwa top Dave Jansen, Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti iziqubu zokukwazi usakaze bukhoma on Spike.com 7 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. CT.

Amathikithi for “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen,” okuyinto ukuqala at nje $38, are on sale at Bellator.com futhi Bren.UCI.edu.

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

IKhadi Main (9 p.m. KANYE)

Bellator Esilula Title Fight: Champ Will Brooks (15-1) vs. Dave Jansen (20-2)

Bellator middleweight Isici Fight: Joe Schilling (2-3) vs. Rafael Carvalho (10-1)

Bellator Esilula Isici Fight: Marcin Held (20-3) vs. Alexander “Tiger” Sarnavskiy (30-2)

Bellator wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alexander grez (24-4) vs. Tony Johnson (8-2)

IKhadi Preliminary (7:30 p.m. KANYE)

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

Bellator Esilula Prelim Fight: You Awad (17-6) vs. Rob Sinclair (12-2)

Bellator middleweight Prelim Fight: Joey Beltran (15-11) vs. Brian Rogers (11-7)

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

Dark iziqubu (Ngemva Spike TV ukusakaza)

Bellator featherweight Prelim Fight: Mark Bonilla (1-1) vs. A.J. McKee (0-0)

Bellator flyweight Prelim Fight: Jonathan Santa Maria (3-0) vs. Steve Ramirez (0-1)

Bellator middleweight Prelim Fight: Chris Herrera (4-2) vs. Luc Bondole (4-1-1)

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

Bellator Catchweight (150 amakhilogremu) Fight Prelim: Junior Luciano (10-5) vs. Aaron Miller (14-9)

About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA kuyinto ekuholeni Mixed Martial Arts inhlangano enesihloko eziningi fighters best in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, Bellator kuyatholakala cishe 400 amakhaya million emhlabeni kuka 120 amazwe. In the United States, Bellator kungabonwa Spike TV, the MMA umholi ithelevishini. Bellator MMA sakhiwe yiqembu executive oluhlanganisa top emkhakheni ukukhiqizwa ithelevishini, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator isekelwe Santa Monica, California futhi ephethwe ukuzijabulisa giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

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About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA kuyinto ekuholeni Mixed Martial Arts inhlangano enesihloko eziningi fighters best in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, Bellator kuyatholakala cishe 400 amakhaya million emhlabeni kuka 120 amazwe. In the United States, Bellator kungabonwa Spike TV, the MMA umholi ithelevishini. Bellator MMA sakhiwe yiqembu executive oluhlanganisa top emkhakheni ukukhiqizwa ithelevishini, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator isekelwe Santa Monica, California futhi ephethwe ukuzijabulisa giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

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