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Full Bellator 171 Weigh-In Results, Video & Foto's

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STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING Bellator 171 MORGEN NIGHT LIVE ON SPIKE

 

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Weigh-In Video Here

 

MULVANE, KANSAS. (Jan. 26, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani took place this evening in front of a rowdy crowd just outside the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The competitors are now ready for action morgen, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT.

The event is headlined by a 180 pond. catchweight main event featuring Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) en Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). In de avond van de co-main event, Kansas’ own Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight. The Spike-televised main card also offers an enticing featherweight clash pitting undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) tegen Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) tegen Alice Yauger (4-4).

Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorlopige periodes live op zal streamen Bellator.com and The Bellator mobiele app.

 

Hoofd Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. EN/8:00 p.m. CT)

Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (178.1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (179.7)

 

Lichtgewicht Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (170.3) vs. Aaron Derrow (169.8)

 

Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*

 

Vlieggewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Jessica Middleton (126) vs. Alice Yauger (125.7)

Voorlopige Card: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. EN/6:00 p.m. CT)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (184.7) vs. Jordan Young (187)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Reyno (145.2) vs. Justin Overton (146)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Jarod Trice (223.6) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (238)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Tyrell Fortune (244.4) vs. Will Johnson (228.1)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Brown Ellen (125) vs. Carmella James (124.2)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Will Lavine (170.8) vs. Domo Garcia (170.5)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (170) vs. Jake Lindsay (170.9)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (135.5) vs. Joe Fulk (135.9)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (170.2) vs. Scott Heston (170.1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (155.5) vs. Mike Breeden (155.9)

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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) en Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 is Brown Ellen (2-1), die op zal nemen Carmella James (Debuut) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0), samen met Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) tegen Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) zal op zich te nemen Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) uitdagingen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bijKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. The Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazilië, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Nu, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Compleet Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Voorlopige Card:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht Preliminary Aanval: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Voorlopige aanval: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Debuut)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Brown Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Debuut)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) tegen Brandon Phillips (6-2) is toegevoegd aan de SPIKE televisie main kaart van Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Bovendien, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) zal op zich te nemen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) en knock-out specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Een inwoner van Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, met vier knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis bij Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Brown Ellen at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

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MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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HOLLYWOOD, ZOALS. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) tegen Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Ten slotte, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, waar hij vocht 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Met 21 zijn 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Een inwoner van Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 van zijn laatste 12. Sinds de toetreding tot de Bellator MMA strijd in 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Meest recent, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho bij ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconden in de strijd. Met 10 zijn 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Feature Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

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JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159’

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MULVANE, KS. (Juli 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, de 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, terwijl “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “De Wolf” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ titel.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Na 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 van de eerste ronde.

 

Na het gevecht, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) handed Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 van de tweede ronde. Na het gevecht, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.

Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) op vrijdagavond, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) verslagen Chuka Willis (8-3) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) verslagen Matt Foster (6-9) via voorlegging (Achter-Naked Choke) bij 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) verslagen Manny Meraz (8-3) via voorlegging (Guillotine Choke) bij 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) verslagen William Viana (7-3) via KO (Ponsen) bij 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) verslagen Brown Ellen (2-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) verslagen L.J. Hermreck (3-2) via TKO (Ponsen) bij 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) verslagen Andy Riley (2-2) via voorlegging (Armbar) bij 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) verslagen Marcio Navarro (14-13) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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EMMANUEL SANCHEZ-DANIEL WEICHEL PAIRING SET FOR MAIN CARD OF STACKED ‘BELLATOR 159’

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PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Juni 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) en Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) is toegevoegd aan de hoofdkaart van "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” juli 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) zal worden geconfronteerd met William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Brown Ellen (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Jessica Middleton.

 

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own Dave Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Bovendien, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Emily Ducote (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Gaston Reyno (5-1), wanneer hij op L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com enDe Bellator Mobile App vanaf 7 p.m. EN.

 

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. Tickets voor het evenement beginnen bij slechts $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

 

“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of Pat Curran en Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 record, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 zijn gekomen door middel van de indiening, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on Juli 22.

 

Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 gevechten. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

 

Op slechts 30 jaar, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Meest recent, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, including three in the first round, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on Juli 22.

 

Afkomstig uit Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 professionele periodes, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 totdat 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Nu, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” terug in 2014.

 

Undefeated to start her professional career, Brown Ellen, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.

 

Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist hier.

 

Complete "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (36-9) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Philipe Lins (9-1) vs. William Viana (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Brown Ellen (2-0) vs. Jessica Middleton (Debuut)

 

Voorlopige Card:

 

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) vs. Emily Ducote (2-1)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Voorlopige Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator MMA weltergewicht Voorlopige Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator MMA Lichtgewicht Voorlopige Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)

Bellator MMA bantamgewicht Voorlopige Bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator MMA vedergewicht Voorlopige Bout: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

 

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DARRION CALDWELL LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS NO. 1 CONTENDER AGAINST JOE TAIMANGLO DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159: CALDWELL VS. TAIMANGLO’ – FRIDAY, Juli 22 – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

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HOMETOWN HERO DAVE RICKELS SET FOR ACTION AGAINST MELVIN GUILLARD IN CO-HEADLINER

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Juni 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA returns to Kansas with a pivotal matchup between undefeated phenom, Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (9-0) en Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1) to determine the No. 1 contender for the Bantamweight Title in the main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” juli 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.

In het co-main event van de avond, local hometown hero Dave “Caveman” Rickels (17-4) ontmoet Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard (32-16-2) in a lightweight matchup that will surely provide fireworks. Extra wedstrijden wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorlopige periodes live op zal streamen Bellator.com en De Bellator Mobile App vanaf 7 p.m. EN.

Tickets voor het evenement beginnen bij slechts $27 en gaan over de verkoop zaterdag, Juni 4, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, KansasStarEventCenter.com. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

Bij 28 jaar oud, “The Wolf” may very well be the brightest young star in Bellator MMA’s deep bantamweight division. The New Jersey native has begun his career with nine consecutive victories, including five blistering first round finishes. Caldwell will be tasked with the headlining role for the second consecutive time after an impressive first outing at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” in which he had his way with former two-division Bellator champion Joe Warren, winnend via rear-naked choke submission. The former NC State standout wrestled to a National Championship and two All-American accolades before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. The undefeated Caldwell is reinvigorated after recently re-signing a seven-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. For a closer look at Caldwell’s most recent technical submission victory over Joe Warren in the main event of“Bellator 151,” Klik hier.

A native of Yona, Guam, Taimanglo has emerged as one of the most prolific bantamweight fighters in MMA. Having gone 13-2 over his last 15 bouts dating back to 2009, it’s difficult to find a fighter more consistent than “The Juggernaut.” Since signing with Bellator in 2013, Taimanglo has accumulated a 5-2 record including a current string of three consecutive victories. Standing at 5’4,” Taimanglo will once again be squaring off against a much taller opponent in the 5’10’’ Caldwell. Klik hier to see exclusive footage of Taimanglo’s unanimous decision win over Sirwan Kakai bij “Bellator 151.”

As is usually the case when Bellator rolls through Kansas, Rickels will be the center of attention when he fights Guillard on July 22. “The Caveman” delivered the proverbial “Fight of the Night” back in February with a first-round knockout of Bobby Cooper during the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” A native of Derby, Kansas, Rickels will be making his 17th appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which he has accrued 11 victories over the course of a six-year period. The 27-year-old recently re-signed with the Scott Coker-led promotion, ensuring his exciting fighting style will be seen exclusively in the Bellator cage for years to come.

Met 52 career fights under his belt, 33-year-old Melvin Guillard will have a lot to prove when he takes on “The Caveman.” Guillard seems to have made a full recovery from his brutally broken hand that occurred during his Bellator MMA debut last year. Throughout his MMA tenure, “The Young Assassin” has displayed a knack for ending fights early, met 23 zijn 32 professional victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards. Op juli 22 the New Orleans native will have an opportunity to take down another experienced lightweight in Rickels and reassert himself as a top 155-pounder.

Bijgewerkt “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Kaart:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (4-1)

Bellator MMA weltergewicht Voorlopige Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

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BELLATOR MMA BRINGS FANS CLOSER TO THEIR FAVORITE FIGHTERS WITH NEW VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY

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Boven: Frank Shamrock experiencing Virtual Reality (VR) via headset (foto tegoed: Bellator MMA/Lucas Noonan)

 

SANTA MONICA (Maart 9, 2016) – Bellator MMA is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring the most forward-thinking technology to its ever-increasing fan-base, providing them with unrivaled access to the world-class promotion and its superstars. During the record-shattering “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event this past February, Bellator launched a virtual reality initiative, giving fans a new immersive behind-the-scenes experience, from inside and Kimbo Slice’s locker room before their fights to walking down the ramp with the fighters in front of thousands of fans at the Toyota Center in Houston.

 

“We’re continuously looking for new ways to leverage technology to bring our fans into the cage bij wijze van spreken,"Zei Bellator COO Jason Jordan. “We want to make them feel more connected to the sport of MMA, to the fighters themselves and to the underlying storylines that fuel the emotion and passion of the sport. In this sense, we are very excited about the potential that Virtual Reality holds, and this was unequivocally proven in Houston where we captured some groundbreaking and incredibly immersive footage that I’m sure both hardcore and casual fans alike will enjoy. Not only did we break ratings records that night, but we also raised the creative bar with our VR coverage in terms of literally engulfing fans in the energy and excitement that makes MMA like no other sport.”

 

To shoot the VR footage, Bellator used three separate six-camera rigs using GoPro cameras including one that was fully spherical, attached to a stabilized, mobile monopod. This camera was used for capturing fighters as they left their locker rooms and entered the arena. Two rigs were tethered to a monitoring command center, which allowed producers to monitor the cameras from each rig. Bellator also used Kolor’s Autopano software to stitch together the footage from the GoPro rigs and Adobe Premiere and After Effects to edit and apply graphics to the final stitch.

 

CHECK IT OUT: To re-live some of the action from “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie,” fans can check out the Bellator VR Experience by clicking hier. It is recommended to use a smartphone or tablet for best results, or better yet a VR headset.

 

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ROYCE GRACIE, KIMBO SLICE EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 149’

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Februari 19) - Het is een koppeling die is synoniem met de sport van mixed martial arts — Ken Shamrock tegen Royce Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," it was Gracie who went home with a second victory over Shamrock in the third fight of their classic rivalry.

 

After landing a knee to the body of Shamrock, Gracie pounced, raining down hammerfists to the temple of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” that forced the referee to call a stoppage to the action at 2:22 van de opening raam. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo Slice (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Borst 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 van ronde drie. The win ends a longstanding beef between the two men that began in the streets of Perrine, and wound up being settled inside the Bellator MMA cage.

Derek Fields (16-6) van streek Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 seconden in de tweede ronde. Met de overwinning, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Michael Kaarsenmaker en Brandon Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Emanuel Newton en Linton Vassell featured multiple low blows, which ultimately cost “The Hardcore Kid” the bout on the scorecards, with judges’ giving scores of (30-26, 29-27, 29-27). Met de overwinning, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," verslaan Daniel Pineda (21-12) met scores van (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Met de overwinning, “El Matador” has now won three consecutive bouts at featherweight and continues his pursuit of trying to become the “Oscar De La Hoya” of mixed martial arts.

Voorlopige resultaten:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) verslagen Richard Knepp (3-3) via TKO (stoten) bij :42 Mahon (5-4) verslagen Davis Sylvester (5-4) via TKO op 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) verslagen Ryan Hollins (10-8) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) verslagen Anthony Ivy (1-1) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) bij 2:09 or R1

Justin Wren (12-2) verslagen Juan Torres (4-5) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) verslagen Angel Zamora via voorlegging (armbar) bij 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) verslagen Ruben Esparza (1-1) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) verslagen Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) via voorlegging (guillotine) bij 2:33 of R1

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MMA LEGENDS KEN SHAMROCK & ROYCE GRACIE SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 149’ SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Februari 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins op donderdag inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " are set to enter the cage and fight morgen night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) tegen Royce Gracie (14-2-3) voor de derde keer en Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) en Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, wanneer hij op Daniel Pineda (21-11). En, Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Derek Fields (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorlopige periodes zal streamen op Spike.com op 6 p.m. CT. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Hoofd Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. EN/8:00 p.m. CT)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Ken Shamrock (201.2) vs. Royce Gracie (190.8)

Bellator Zwaargewicht Main Event: Kimbo Slice (232) vs. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (156) vs. Derek Fields (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Linton Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (149.2) vs. Daniel Pineda (148.2)

 

Voorlopige Card: (Spike.com - 6 p.m. EN/5:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator Zwaargewicht Feature Vecht: Justin Wren (247) vs. Juan Torres (259.8)

Bellator vedergewicht Feature Vecht: Davis Sylvester (144.2) vs. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator middengewicht Feature Vecht: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) vs. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator Bantamgewicht Feature Vecht: Adrian Yanez (134.6) vs. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator middengewicht Feature Vecht: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) vs. Richard Knepp (184.8)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Fight: Mike Trinh (128.8) vs. Angel Zamora (129.4)

Bellator Lichtgewicht Feature Vecht: Jason Langellier (158.4) vs. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator vedergewicht Feature Vecht: Manny Lozoya (142) vs. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)