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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

 

Michael Chandler (18-4) kushindwa Brandon Girtz (15-8) via technical submission (head & arm choke) katika 4:00 ya duru moja

A.J. McKee (11-0) kushindwa Justin Lawrence (11-5) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) kushindwa Joaquin Buckley (8-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) kushindwa Devon Brock (1-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika :34 ya duru moja

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) kushindwa Rebecca Ruth (6-3) kupitia TKO (body kick) katika :19 ya pande zote tatu

Derek Anderson (15-3) kushindwa Zak Bucia (18-10) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) kushindwa Josh Sampo (11-6) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) kushindwa Jordan Howard (10-5) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam Cella (9-8) kushindwa DeWayne Diggs (2-2) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 4:27 ya duru moja

Cort Wahle (3-3) kushindwa Joe Roye (1-5) kupitia utii (guillotine) katika :21 ya duru moja

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) kushindwa Jeff Crotty (1-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika :29 ya duru moja

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) kushindwa Justin Robbins (14-19) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 4:34 ya mbili duru

BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. NA / 8 P.M. CT

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WEIGH IN PHOTOS

 

Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Kufungwa unafanyika kesho, Ijumaa, Aprili 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (zamani Spike) katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati hatua za awali mkondo juu ya Bellator.com na kimataifa juu ya Bellator Mobile.

 

Complete Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Kufungwa Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*

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

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THACKERVILLE, OK. (Desemba. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) kushinda juu ya 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.

Kwa ushindi, 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,” bila shaka, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Baada ya kupambana na, 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

Ilichukua 15 minutes to determine a winner, lakini mwisho John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) juu ya Justin Lawrence (9-4) Jumamosi usiku. 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 mashindano, 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) kushinda juu ya 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 ushindi kazi, 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.

Kadi Matokeo ya awali:

Jarod Trice (1-0) kushindwa Tommie Britton (0-1) kupitia uamuzi wa wengi (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) kushindwa Aaron Roberson (5-5) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) kushindwa Codale Ford (11-9) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) kushindwa Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 ya duru moja

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) kushindwa Joey Soto (0-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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

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THACKERVILLE, OK. (Desemba. 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) katika Bellator 166 Ijumaa, 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 Manhad never lost a fight that went to the judgesscorecards until Ijumaa, wakati “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at Bellator 128.

Baada ya kupambana na, 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 kesho usiku Bellator 167tukio, which pits Joe Taimanglo dhidi ya 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 Wood (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. Hata hivyo, 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. Fighting out of 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 Galvão (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 kampeni. “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 PerformanceRewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

Katika ufunguzi bout ya “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, kuwashinda Ben Reiter (17-2-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (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.

Kadi Matokeo ya awali:

Gregory Babene (18-11) kushindwa Emiliano Sordi (14-6) kupitia utii (Guillotine Itanyonga) katika 3:11 ya duru moja

Treston Thomison (10-4) kushindwa Dawond Pickney (10-6) kupitia utii (Arm-bar) katika :51 ya duru moja

Derrick Adkins (9-3) kushindwa Chris Jones (10-5) kupitia utii (Brabo Itanyonga) katika 4:09 ya mbili duru

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) kushindwa John King (4-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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

 

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. (Novemba 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) dhidi ya Derek Fields (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort katika THACKERVILLE, SAWA., juu ya Jumamosi, Desemba 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Aidha, 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) dhidi ya Emily Ducote (4-1), vilevile Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) dhidi ya 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) dhidi ya Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) dhidi ya Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Mwisho, bantamweight bout kati ya Marcos Galvão (17-7-1) na 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. NA/8 p.m. CT., wakati "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free Ijumaa on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com na Bellator Simu App.

 

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 kampeni, 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 ncha, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 katika 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. Kwa 14 yake 19 kazi mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha, 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 katika "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, Na Ruth na 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, SAWA., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort katika THACKERVILLE, juu ya Desemba 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.

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

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

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

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Albamu) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)

TALENTED FEATHERWEIGHTS JUSTIN LAWRENCE AND ISAO KOBAYASHI SQUARE OFF IN FEATURED PRELIM OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ ON JUNE 24

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Juni 3, 2016) – A featherweight bout pitting Justin Lawrence (8-3) dhidi ya Isao Kobayashi (18-3) will anchor the preliminary portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" Juni 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

 

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) na Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) in “Rampage’sfirst fight for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight world championship fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) na Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7). Also the main card, former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA against Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6). Rounding out the main card action, undefeated ILIMA Macfarlane (3-0) atakabiliwa Rebecca Ruth (6-1) in a flyweight contest.

 

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator: Dynamite 2” kuanza saa tu $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Milango kwa ajili ya tukio wazi katika 5 p.m. CT ndani ya muda, and the first bout is scheduled to take place one hour after.

 

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” airs kuishi na bure kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.comna Bellator Simu App. Milango kwa ajili ya tukio wazi katika 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Exactly like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event this past September in San Jose, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will cover the floor at Scottrade Center, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night. A portion of the preliminary action on Juni 24 will take place simultaneously, allowing those in attendance to witness MMA and kickboxing with a simple swivel of the head.

 

A native of Missouri, Justin “The American Kid” Lawrence will put his 8-3 career mark on the line when he challenges Isao Kobayashi in front of his hometown fans at "Bellator: Dynamite 2.” The 25-year-old budding star has won four of his last five bouts, including a first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut against Sean Wilson at "Bellator 138: Unfinished Business.” Lawrence began his professional career under the Strikeforce umbrella, before a brief stint on “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show and now has his eyes set on truly making a splash in the always-competitive Bellator MMA featherweight division.

 

After going undefeated through his first eight fights as a professional, Kobayashi has put together an impressive resume with an overall record of 18-3, and eight wins coming by way of knockout. Following seven with the Pancrase promotion, the 27-year-old will enter the cage for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner and first time since October of last year. The Japanese featherweight has been known to extend fights and outlast opponents with his phenomenal endurance. Each of his last eight fights have made their way to the third round, with six of those eight going the distance. After recording a streak of 12 consecutive fights without a loss over a four-year period (2010-14), Kobayashi will look to kick off yet another long string of success when he takes on Justin Lawrence on Juni 24.

 

Updated "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Awali Kadi:

Bellator MMA Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

BELLATOR RETAINS THE SERVICES OF EXCITING FEATHERWEIGHT EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION

Juu: Emmanuel Sanchez lands a shot on Daniel Pineda at “Bellator 149” Feb. 19, 2016

SANTA MONICA (Machi 29, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce that it has retained the services of 25-year-old talent Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2), having re-signed the exciting fighter to a multi-year, multi-fight contract extension.

 

Sanchez boasts a 6-1 record under the Bellator banner, with his only loss coming in the form of a decision at the hands of former featherweight champion Pat Curran (21-7). The exciting product from the famed Roufusport Team earned his contract extension after winning three fights in a row against Henry Corrales (12-2), Justin Lawrence (8-3) na Daniel Pineda (21-12) all in under five months.

 

“El Matador’s” fight against Pineda kicked off action for the record breaking “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event that was watched by over 3.5 milioni watazamaji. You can watch the enthralling action by clicking on the image below.

 

VIDEO: Click above to re-watch the epic battle from Bellator 149

 

Sanchez trains under the tutelage of highly regarded coach Duke Roufus alongside former WWE superstar CM Punk and other talented MMA fighters the likes of Ben Askren and Anthony Pettis. Earlier this month, Roufus shed light on a positive story involving an MMA fighter and a motor vehicle, when he announced that Sanchez had used his “Bellator 149” purse to buy a new car for his mother.

CHASE KWA BELLATOR MMA cheo cha bingwa jua kali juu na kutiwa saini kwa TITAN FC CHAMPION CHASE GORMLEY

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julai 2, 2015) - Bellator MMA ni furaha kutangaza kusainiwa kwa Heavyweight, Chase GORMLEY(12-4, 1 NC), kwa kipekee, mbalimbali kupambana mpango.

 

GORMLEY ya kwanza tarehe na mpinzani yatatangazwa katika siku za usoni.

 

Los Angeles asili kujiunga na orodha kubwa ya signings hivi karibuni kwa ajili ya Scott Coker inayoongozwa kukuza, majina kuwa ni pamoja na: Josh Koscheck, Na Ruth, Melvin Guillard, Phil Davis, Aaron Pico na Justin Lawrence miongoni mwa wengine.

 

"Mimi ecstatic kwa kuwa na nafasi ya kushindana kwa Bellator MMA na Scott Coker katika uongozi,"GORMLEY alisema. "Siwezi kufikiria njia bora ya kuonyesha kwamba mimi ni mmoja wa vigogo bora duniani kuliko hapa, na kwa jukwaa kama Mwiba haitakuwa muda mrefu kabla ya kila mtu anajua jina langu. "

 

GORMLEY alifanya MMA yake ya kikazi ya kwanza katika 2007, kushinda sita yake ya kwanza kikohozi na kupata doa chini ya Ultimate Fighting Championship bendera. Baada ya kuugua kushindwa kwa mara ya kwanza, muda mrefu Utawala MMA bidhaa kurejea mzunguko wa kikanda na ameshinda mashindano yake ya mwisho tano.

 

Hivi karibuni, GORMLEY ina hisia katika ufufuo Kupambana na Alliance na Titan Kupambana na michuano, ambapo alifunga Machi 20th Uamuzi ushindi usiojulikana juu Jon Madsen kwamba imemwezesha wazi Titan FC Heavyweight cheo.
GORMLEY wataungana Bellator ya Heavyweight mgawanyiko, ambayo ni nyumbani kwa nyota kama bingwa Vitaly Minakov, Kimbo Slice,Cheick Kongo, Bobby Lashley, Ewerton Teixeira na Lorenzo Hood.

"Unfinished biashara" IMEKWISHA, AS KIMBO kipande ataacha KEN SHAMROCK KATIKA SAINT LOUIS

PATRICIO FREIRE anakuwa na FEATHERWEIGHT cheo na lazima-kuona SECOND ROUND mtoano ZAIDI DANIEL WEICHEL

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muda awaited, yenye kutarajia matchup kati ya mchanganyiko karate hadithi Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) wakatoa-knuckled huleta ugomvi Kimbo Slice (5-2) dhahiri hakuwa na tamaa. nishati na umati wa watu packed katika Kituo Scottrade katika St. Louis alikuwa kamatika, kama mashabiki kutoka kila matembezi ya maisha alikuwa anangoja tangu 2008 kuona mbili kuingia ngome, na kipande wakidai ushindi kwa TKO katika 2:22 katika duru moja.

 

Wakati kengele ufunguzi akapiga, mwanzilishi baba wa MMA inaonekana kwa risasi kwa ajili takedown juu kipande moja, maneuvering katika nafasi ya kupata ushindi na nyuma-uchi hulisonga. Lakini kama alivyoahidi, Kipande alikataa bomba.

 

Kabla ya umati inaweza blink, Wapiganaji wawili walikuwa makofi wima na kubadilishana. Kipande alikuwa na uwezo wa nchi lethal haki ndoano kwamba stunned Shamrock, kutuma naye mara moja kwa turubai. Kama vile kipande wakiongozwa katika nchi kavu makofi ziada juu ya Shamrock kujitetea, mwamuzi John McCarthy haraka kupitiwa katika na kusimamishwa mapambano.

 

Baada ya bout, exuberant kipande anajifanya kama ushindi huu ulikuwa muda muafaka. "Nimekuwa katika nafasi hii kabla,"Alisema kipande. "Mimi mafunzo mchezo wangu ardhi vizuri sana. Kugonga hakuwa chaguo. "

 

Shamrock, aliyeonekana kuwa katika top sura ijayo katika kupambana, lilikuwa limejaa darasa katika kushindwa. "Utakapokwisha kuingia katika mapambano na kupata kuwapiga una kuonyesha heshima,"Alisema Shamrock. "Mimi kuchanganyikiwa, Mimi nilikuwa kuwasilisha lakini sikuweza kuchukua muda wangu kwa hayo. Mimi waliopotea nafasi yangu. Nilijaribu kinyang'anyiro, lakini sikuwa na kwamba kufunga na mimi got hawakupata. "

 

Katika usiku wa ushirikiano kipengele na uwezo comeback "Kupambana ya Mwaka,"Sasa Bellator Featherweight Dunia Champion Patrick “Pitbull” Freire (24-2) kubakia taji lake dhidi ya Daniel "Weasel" Weichel (35-9) na nzuri kushoto ndoano mtoano 32-sekunde katika raundi mbili.

 

Katika raundi ya kwanza ilikuwa inaonekana kama Bellator ingekuwa mpya 145-pound bingwa, kama Ujerumani kimataifa mara moja alikuja mbele na shinikizo, kuambukizwa Brazil na jabs nyingi.

 

Tu wakati ilikuwa inaonekana kama mwamuzi McCarthy bila kuacha hatua, kwanza raundi ya kengele akapiga tu katika nick ya wakati kuokoa Freire kutoka stunning kwanza ya raundi mtoano.

 

Baada ya kupambana na, inaonekana stunned "Pitbull" hawakuwa wanaonekana kupoteza imani yoyote. "Mpinzani yangu alikuwa mgumu sana, lakini siwezi kwenda vitani,"Alisema Freire. "Nina furaha sana bado kuwa bingwa. Mimi niko hapa, kama unataka ukanda yangu unaweza kujaribu kuja kupata. "

 

"Naamini kengele kuokolewa mimi,"Freire kuendelea. "Yeye hit me na Punch ngumu juu ya kidevu yangu lakini mimi walikaa shwari kwenda katika mzunguko wa pili kwa sababu nilijua zinahitajika ili kushinda vita. Niliona ufunguzi baada ya yeye mangumi yangu na mimi kumtwanga yeye kwa risasi yangu bora. "

 

kuonekana distraught na hisia Weichel alijua basi nafasi ya dhahabu kuingizwa mbali. "Nilianza mzunguko wa pili polepole,"Alisema Weichel. "Sikutaka kwake kupata nafuu baada ya raundi ya kwanza. Nilianza juu ya kukera katika mzunguko wa pili na kwa bahati mbaya mimi got hawakupata. "

 

Katika hatua Heavyweight, Bobby "Dominator" Lashley (13-2), ya Nazi Creek, Fla., alifanya kazi ya haraka ya Na “Mtu” Charles (9-3), Kutawala 29 mwenye umri wa miaka na ardhi kubwa na chupa, Arsenal kwamba ikiwa ni pamoja na suplexes nyingi. Mwamuzi McCarthy kusimamishwa mapambano katika 4:14 katika mzunguko wa pili na kusababisha TKO kwa ajili ya tatu ya wakati NAIA Amateur Wrestling bingwa na moja kwa moja ushindi wake wa tatu chini ya Bellator bendera.

 

Charles, ambaye alichukua kupambana katika taarifa wiki mbili baada ya James Thompson wameacha kutokana na kuumia, ilikuwa overmatched na kubwa mno Lashley, mngoja mwenyewe katika nafasi kubwa na hatimaye kuwania taji Heavyweight.

 

38 mwenye umri wa miaka inatazamwa Tukufu mieleka historia yake kama sababu kubwa katika kudai ushindi. "Wewe daima kwenda nyuma ya msingi yako katika mapambano na mieleka ni historia yangu,"Alisema Lashley. "Mimi haja ya kusonga mbele, mgawanyiko Heavyweight ni wazi. Mimi haja ya kufungua macho yangu. "

 

Daniel Straus (23-6), ya Nazi Creek, Fla. inaonekana kama yeye kikamilifu rebounded kutoka cheo chake risasi hasara kwa Pitbull Freire, kusadikisha kumpiga Henry Corrales (12-1) ya La Mirada, Calif. kupitia utii (guillotine hulisonga) katika 3:47 katika mbili duru.

 

Straus inaonekana kama Yohane akaenda katika sehemu mapambano ya kutoa taarifa, haraka kushambulia Corrales na makofi mfululizo kwa kichwa kwamba alikuwa na Californian inalewa -lewa nyuma katika matukio mbalimbali.

 

"Mimi bado kutawala watu,"Alisema Straus. "Hii ni nini mimi kufanya. Kushinda au kupoteza mimi humu kuwapiga hadi mpinzani wangu. "

 

Straus walionekana uhakika kwamba atakuwa na masuala hakuna Kurudisha ukanda wake. "Mtu mafanikio ukanda featherweight usiku wa leo,"Akasema Straus. "Ninakuja kwa kuwapiga ninyi mahakamani."

 

Ilikuwa ni juhudi mashujaa na Corrales, ambaye alikuwa na kufanya Bellator mechi yake ya kwanza, lakini ilikuwa ni dhahiri kwamba alikuwa hatua nyuma Straus kutoka kengele ufunguzi. hasara mara tu ya kwanza katika kazi Corrales '.

 

Katika usiku wa kwanza wa kuu-kadi mashindano, nyepesi na mji favorite Michael Chandler (13-3), ya High Ridge, Mo., alifanya kazi ya haraka ya Derek "Stallion" Campos (15-5), wanaohitaji tu 2:17 secondsto alama kuwasilisha (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) kushinda.

 

Kuja mbali hasara tatu moja kwa moja, Chandler wazi anaonekana kuondoka kufuatia mapambano. "Derek Campos ni guy mgumu, yeye hit me katika kinywa changu na yaliyoijaza damu yangu kidogo,"Alisema Chandler. "Nilikuwa msisimko wa kupambana guy hii. Sina katika mchezo huu kwa ncha toe na kupata mapambano rahisi. "

 

Hisia hasa ujasiri, Chandler walioitwa sasa nyepesi bingwa Will Brooks, ambao kilichotokea kwa kuwa wamekaa ngome upande. "Nataka kuwa ukanda nyuma,"Alisema Chandler. "Je Brooks, kwamba ukanda ina jina langu juu yake, popote ulipo. "

 

On usiku wa leo kadi ya awali umeonyesha kwenye Spike.com

 

Wapiganaji wa mji walikuwa kuwakilishwa katika yote mapambano tisa awali, kuanzia na Maili McDonald (2-1) ya Springfield, MO kushindwa Dan O'Connor (5-5) kupitia Kujitoa (Nyuma-uchi Itanyonga) katika 4:30 katika raundi ya 3.

 

Hugh Pulley (5-2) ya St. Louis, MO kushindwa Eric Irvin (9-4) ya Farmington, MO kupitia Split Uamuzi alifunga 30-27 (Kapi), 29-28 (Kapi), 29-28 (Irvin)

 

Kyle Kurtz (4-0) ya Jackson, MO kukaa undefeated na pande zote 2 Kuwasilisha ushindi dhidi ya Adam Cella (6-4) ya St. Louis, MO.

 

Chris Heatherly (9-3) ya Cahokia, IL kushindwa Garrett Pato la (6-4) ya Nazi Creek, FL kupitia Uamuzi usiojulikana alifunga 29-28 mara tatu.

 

Justin Lawrence (8-2) ya Pasifiki, MO kushindwa Sean Wilson (34-26) ya Omaha, NE kupitia TKO katika 4:56 ya pande zote 1.

 

Justin Guthrie (18-8) ya Colorado Springs, CO kushindwa Steven Mann (10-2) ya St. Louis, MO kupitia Kujitoa (Brabo Itanyonga) katika 1:09 alama katika raundi mbili.

 

Kuu Kadi Matokeo

Kimbo kipande def Ken Shamrock na KO - Raundi 1, 2:22

Patricio Freire def. Daniel Weichel na KO - Raundi 2, :32 ili kurejesha Bellator MMA Featherweight cheo

Bobby Lashley def. Dan Charles kupitia TKO - Raundi 2, 4:14

Daniel Straus def. Henry Corrales na kuwasilisha (guillotine) – Round 2, 3:47

Michael Chandler def. Derek Campos na kuwasilisha (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) – Round 1, 2:17

 

Kadi Matokeo ya awali

Maili McDonald def. Dan O'Connor na kuwasilisha (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) – Round 3, 4:30

Hugh Pulley def. Eric Irvin na Uamuzi Split (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Kyle Kurtz def. Adam Cella na kuwasilisha (armbar) – Round 2, 4:13

Chris Heatherly def. Garrett Pato na Uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28 mara tatu)

Justin Guthrie def. Steven Mann na kuwasilisha (brabo hulisonga) – Round 2, 1:09

Justin Lawrence def. Sean Wilson kupitia TKO - Raundi 1, 4:56

 

Kuhusu Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA ni kuongoza Mixed Martial Arts shirika akishirikiana wengi wa wapiganaji bora katika dunia. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Bellator inapatikana kwa karibu 500 milioni nyumba duniani kote kwa zaidi ya 140 nchi. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator yanaweza kuonekana kwenye TV Spike, Kiongozi televisheni MMA. Bellator MMA ni zikiwemo za timu ya watendaji kuwa ni pamoja na wataalamu wa sekta ya juu katika uzalishaji televisheni, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator ni msingi katika Santa Monica, California na inayomilikiwa na burudani kubwa Viacom, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

 

Kuhusu Spike TV:

Spike TV inapatikana katika 98.7 milioni nyumba na ni zamu ya Viacom Media Networks. kitengo cha Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks ni mmoja wa wabunifu ulimwengu wa kuongoza wa programu na maudhui katika majukwaa vyombo vyote vya habari. Spike TV ya Internet anwani ni www.spike.com na kwa up-to-the-dakika na nyaraka vyombo vya habari habari na picha, kutembelea Spike TV ya vyombo vya habari tovuti saa http://www.spike.com/press. Kufuata yetu juu ya Twitter spiketvpr kwa ajili ya karibuni katika kuvunja updates habari, nyuma ya-scenes habari na picha.

OFFICIAL kupima-katika matokeo, PHOTOS na habari kutoka "BELLATOR MMA: Unfinished biashara "

SAINT LOUIS (Juni 18, 2015) - Baada ya kupima-ins katika Scottrade Center Alhamisi, Kimbo Slice na Ken Shamrock hatimaye kutatua yao "Unfinished Business."

"Bellator MMA: Kimbo vs. Shamrock,"Ambayo airs kuishi na bure kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. NA / 8 p.m. CT, makala tukio kuu kati ya kipande aforementioned na "Dunia Wengi Dangerous Man." mapambano ni karibu miaka saba katika kufanya, baada ya ajali fluke unasababishwa kufuta yao iliyopangwa mkutano wa kwanza.

Katika tukio ushirikiano kuu, vita kwa ajili ya michuano ya featherweight kwenda juu kama ilivyopangwa wakati Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (23-2) inaonekana kutetea taji lake dhidi ya streaking Daniel Weichel (35-8). Juu ya jaribio lake la pili, "Pitbull" kugonga required alama ya 145-paundi.

Katika muhimu Heavyweight chakavu kati ya mbili kubwa kuliko wapiganaji maisha, Bobby Lashley (12-2) inaonekana kuendelea njia zake undefeated katika Bellator MMA dhidi mchezo sana Dan "Man" Charles (9-2). Lashley awali ilikuwa yamepangwa kwa uso James Thompson, lakini kuumia derailed Tilt.

Moja ya MMA ya wengi kuahidi matarajio Henry Corrales (12-0), inaonekana kuweka rekodi yake kasoro dhidi ya aliyekuwa featherweight bingwa Daniel Straus (22-6), ambaye tu mateso kushindwa tatu katika mwisho wake 22 ncha.

Katika ufunguzi televisheni bout ya jioni, Mike Chandler (12-3) itajaribu kurudi utukufu nyepesi wakati yeye fAces Derek Fields (15-4). Missouri asili imekuwa kushiriki katika mengi ya vita hadithi ndani ya ngome Bellator na kama maoni yake katika kupima-ins walikuwa dalili zozote, yeye mipango juu ya maamuzi yake homecoming kitu fupi ya pekee.

Bonyeza hapa kwa YOTE kupima-katika picha

Kuu ya Kadi (9 p.m. NA)

Bellator Heavyweight Kuu Tukio: Kimbo Slice (232) vs. Ken Shamrock (204.4)

Bellator Featherweight Title Kupambana: Champ Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (144.9) vs. Daniel Weichel (144.5)

Bellator Matukio ya Kupambana Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (239) vs. Dan Charles (228)

Bellator Matukio ya Kupambana Featherweight: Daniel Straus (144.4) vs. Henry Corrales (144.9)

Bellator Matukio Kupambana Lightweight: Michael Chandler (155.6) vs. Derek Fields (152.8)

Awali Kadi (7:45 p.m. NA)

Bellator Bantamweight Kupambana: A.J. Siscoe (135.5) vs. Garrett Mueller (135.6)

Bellator Featherweight Kupambana: Kaini Royer (184.6) vs. Enrique Watson (185.8)

Bellator 166 lb. Kupambana Catchweight: Rashard Lovelace (160.6) vs. Demagio Smith (164.8)

Bellator Featherweight Kupambana: Justin Lawrence (145.7) vs. Sean Wilson (145.8)

Bellator welterweight Kupambana: Steve Mann (169.8) vs. Justin Guthrie (170.3)

Bellator Kupambana Lightweight: Garrett Pato la (155.2) vs. Chris Heatherly (160)

Bellator welterweight Kupambana: Adam Cella (170.3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (171)

Bellator Kupambana Lightweight: Eric Irvin (155.2) vs. Hugh Pulley (155.6)

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Kupambana: Dan O'Connor (115.3) vs. Maili McDonald (115.3)