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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. (Junio 3, 2016) – A featherweight bout pitting Justin Lawrence (8-3) contra Isao Kobayashi (18-3) will anchor the preliminary portion of "Bellator: Dinamita 2" de junio 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

 

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) y 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) y 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). Completando la acción principal de la tarjeta, invicto Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) se enfrentará a Rebecca Ruth (6-1) en un concurso de peso mosca.

 

Las entradas para "Bellator: Dynamite 2” desde sólo $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5 p.m. Connecticut hora local, and the first bout is scheduled to take place one hour after.

 

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” se transmite en vivo y gratis por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.comy La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Puertas para el evento abierto en 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 Junio 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 Junio 24.

 

Actualizado "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: 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 Característica de peso pesado Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: William "bomba" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar 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 Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Mediano preliminar Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar 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 Combate preliminar: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

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

ILIMA MACFARLANE SET TO FACE REBECCA RUTH DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

IN ADDITION, GUILHERME ‘BOMBA’ MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JORDAN DOWDY DURING STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mayo, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) y Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2” en Junio 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) y 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 title fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) y Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7). Also the main card, former NFL playerMatt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA agaisnt Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6).

MMA coach to stars the likes of entertainer Demi Lovato and New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, William "bomba" (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordan Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

Las entradas para "Bellator: Dynamite 2” están a la venta en Ticketmaster.com y la taquilla del Ford en el Scottrade Center. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5 p.m. Connecticut hora local, y el primer concurso tendrá lugar una hora después.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” se transmite en vivo y gratis por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

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, en St. Louis, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night.

Macfarlane enters this bout on a high note, earning victories in her first three professional fights. “The Ilimanator” has taken care of business since joining Bellator MMA, winning her first two fights with the promotion, including a first round armbar submission against Amber Tackett at “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” in January. The 26-year-old San Diego native hopes to keep her winning streak alive against the more experienced Rebecca Ruth.

Hailing from Robertsville, Misuri, the elusive Rebecca Ruth went undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. Ahora, after emerging victorious in her 2016 and Bellator MMA debut, “Ruthless” enters the cage with a 6-1 career record and four-fight winning streak. Of her six career wins, five have come by way of knockout, with three of those knockouts delivered by Ruth in the first round. The 37-year-old flyweight will have her hands full when the much younger Ilima Macfarlane joins her in the cage on Junio 24.

 

Actualizado "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: 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 Característica de peso pesado Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: William "bomba" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar 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 Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Mediano preliminar Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar 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 Combate preliminar: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

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

PHIL DAVIS REAFFIRMS HIMSELF AS LIAM MCGEARY’S NEXT CHALLENGER WITH WIN OVER KING MO

 

Fotos completas del evento aquí

San José, California. (Mayo 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis y King Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Al final, it was Davis who emerged victorious, taking home a unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

The first ten minutes of action were razor thin, with both men using their strengths to gain the upper hand. For Lawal, the American Top Team standout relied heavily upon his power punching, throwing overhand rights with frequency. Davis used his lower limbs, keeping Mo at distance with leg kicks and short jabs. The tides really began to shift in the final frame though, as Davis clipped his opponent with a shot that he parlayed into a single-leg takedown, nearly finishing the bout with a kimura.

After his hand was raised, Davis was joined inside the cage by current Bellator 205-pound kingpin Liam McGeary who will likely face Davis in “Sr. Wonderful’snext action. The two traded words and passed the eye test when it comes to a future Bellator MMA main event matchup.

Welterweight Bloodbath Ends in TKO Victory for Saad Awad

In the co-main event of “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” Usted Awad (19-7) provided one of the most entertaining performances of the night with a first round TKO win over “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). The knockout came just 4:31 into the bout, when Awad unleashed a flurry of hammer fists that left forced referee Jason Herzog to call a stop to the action. “Assassin” fought off a brutal toe hold earlier in the round and countered with relentless blows to the sides of Santos’ head, eventually opening a large cut that spilled blood onto the canvas. With victories in four of his last five bouts and now a victory at 170-pounds to boot, the options for Awad’s future with the promotion remain endless.

San Diego-Labiano Give it All in Swing Bout on SPIKE

With two quick stoppages to start the card, Bellator aired a swing bout between Josh San Diego (7-1) y Jeremías Monaghan (9-5). A native of San Jose, “JSDtook full advantage of his opportunity on the big stage, and capped off the fight with a rapid flurry of attacks to end the final frame, earning himself a unanimous decision (29-28) victory over Labiano in front of a loud, hometown crowd. The win isJSD’ssecond with the promotion, both of which ended via unanimous decision.

Piccolotti Continues to Submit Opponents, Finishes Wood on Short Notice

In a highly emotional bout, Adam Piccolot (8-0) thoroughly dominated Ray Madera (7-2) over the course of their lightweight bout, sealing the deal after 3:17 with a standing rear-naked choke submission. The win was AdamBomb’ssecond first-round finish and the quickest of his budding career. Con la victoria, the Half Moon Bay, California. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Jordan Parsons before his death, que Bellator instated a memorial scholarship fund in his honor earlier on in the day.

Fialho Remains Unbeaten With Monstrous Hammer Fist Knockout

In the opening bout of the main card on SPIKE, Andre Fialho (7-0) terminado Rick Reger (7-2) with a vicious hammer fist knockout 2:11 en el primer cuadro. Fialho was the aggressor from the get-go, setting the tone early and often with heavy fists and quick combinations. The 22-year-old Portuguese star continues to climb the ranks in a stacked Bellator welterweight division, as he remains undefeated with six consecutive knockouts and back-to-back first round finishes since joining the Bellator fray. At the conclusion of the fight, Fialho took a moment to acknowledge the significance of his win, dedicating the victory to his friend who had recently passed away.

Resultados Preliminares:

James Chapman (1-0) derrotado Sean Tucker (0-1) por TKO (golpes) unt 4:41 de la segunda ronda

Anthony Taylor (1-1) derrotado Victor Jones (0-2) via KO at 0:27 de la primera ronda

Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) derrotado Martin Sano (4-2) por KO (golpes) unt 1:18 de la primera ronda

Josh Paiva (8-1) derrotado Steven Gruber (5-2) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) unt 2:14 de la segunda ronda

Sam Spengler (9-5) derrotado Doyle Childs (2-2) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Joshua Hardwick (1-0) derrotado Jorge Acosta (1-2) a través de la sumisión (guillotina) unt 1:21 de la primera ronda

Jamielene Nievara (4-1) derrotado Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO at 2:43 de la tercera ronda

Marcos Dickman (11-2) derrotado Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) por TKO (golpes) unt 3:05 de la tercera ronda

MICHAEL CHANDLER-PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ SET TO COLLIDE FOR VACANT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mayo 14, 2016) – The Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship will be up for grabs “Iron” Michael Chandler (14-3) reunirse Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) en el evento co-estelar de "Bellator: Dinamita 2" inside the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on June 24.

 

The title fight joins a main event that features a 215-pound heavyweight matchup between“Rampage” Jackson (36-11) y Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), as well as a heavyweight showdown pitting Matt Mitrione (9-5) contra Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6). Much like the first iteration of Scott Coker’s “Dinamita” series, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured on the arena floor.

 

The contests make up part of the televised portion of “Bellator: Dinamita 2” que se transmite en vivo por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Concursos adicionales se anunciarán en breve.

 

Las entradas para "Bellator: Dynamite 2” desde sólo $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5 p.m. Connecticut hora local, and the first bout is scheduled to take place one hour after.

 

Chandler will look to replicate the success that he had during his first meeting with Freire at“Bellator 44” en 2011, when he went toe-to-toe with “Pitbull” before walking away with the unanimous decision victory. A 14-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the 30-year-old lightweight has put together an impressive resume within the promotion, posting an 11-3 record and earning key wins over the likes of: Eddie Alvarez, David Rickels (2x), Derek Campos, y Marcin Held. The Missouri native will be making his 2016 debut with the hopes of adding to his current two-fight winning streak.

“Pitbull” has quickly strung together an impressive start to his 2016 campaña, with back-to-back wins over Ryan Couture y Kevin Souza. “Pitbull” most recently headlined the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s inaugural event overseas, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” in Torino, Italia, defeating Souza via unanimous decision. The elder “Pitbull” brother will be making his 16º appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion that he has been loyal to since 2011. The Brazilian slugger eyes a third straight victory when he enters the cage with the hometown boy at Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Junio 24.

Actualizado "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: 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 Característica de peso pesado Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar 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 180-pound Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Mediano preliminar Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar 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 Combate preliminar: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

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

Two Main Card Fights Complete ‘Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo’ en mayo 14

SAAD AWAD-‘CYBORG’ SANTOS & ADAM PICCOLOTTI-RAY WOOD ARE OFFICIAL

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mayo 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Usted Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolot (7-0) versus Ray Madera (6-1) se han añadido a la tarjeta principal del "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 en el Centro de SAP en San Jose, California.

These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) y Phil "Sr.. Wonderful "Davis (15-3, 1 NC). Adicionalmente, a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) y Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) se enfrentará a Rick Reger (7-1) in a welterweight feature fight.

The contests make up the televised portion of "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. Y/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator a partir de las 6:30 p.m. Y. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $30 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, and the SAP Center Box Office.

After beginning his career with five consecutive victories, the 32-year-old Saad Awad has continued to put together an impressive resume, including significant wins over the likes of Joe Duarte, Sergio Rios, and most recently Rob Sinclair. A 10-time veteran of Bellator MMA, “Assassin” has three first-round knockout wins, two of which came in the first 45 seconds of the bout. En 2013, the California native handed Will Brooks the only loss of his career thus far, stopping hiim with a punch only 43-seconds into the fight.

“Cyborg” Santos has begun his 2016 campaign with a bang, recording victories in each of his first two bouts, including a crowd-silencing win over hometown favorite Brennan Ward, in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson “. De El 21 gana la carrera, the 38-year-old welterweight has recorded 12 nocauts, 10 of which came in the opening frame of the bout. The heavy-handed Brazilian originally made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 a 2011, before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA in March of 2016. “Cyborg” will look to add to his current winning streak when he challenges Saad Awad, who will be moving up in weight class to 170-pounds.

The 27-year-old Piccolotti has been flawless early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. A native of Northern California, he made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his admirable resume by finishing his 2015 campaign with a victory over Mario Soto en"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Entrando 2016 debut, the submission specialist will have little time to prepare for his new opponent Ray Wood as the two look to square off on May 14 at the SAP Center.

Ray “All Business” Wood made a splash in his Bellator MMA debut, when he finished Chris Jones with a spinning-back fist that resulted in a first round knockout at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The 26-year-old Maine native has begun his professional career with a flashy 6-1 registro, including four knockout victories and two first-round finishes. After beginning his career under the direction of regional promotions, Wood now has his eyes set on establishing himself among the top of Bellator’s always-competitive featherweight division. Watch the fight below.

Complete "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-4, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Ray Madera (6-1)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Usted Awad (18-7) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Andre Fialho (6-0) vs. Rick Reger (7-1)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Debut) vs. Jorge Acosta (1-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Anthony Taylor (0-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) vs. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Prelim Bout: Josh Paiva (7-1) vs. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) vs. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Prelim Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs. Jeremías Monaghan (9-4)

Bellator MMA (130 lb.) Catchweight Prelim Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs. Marcos Dickman (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Prelim Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) vs. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Prelim Bout: Andrés Alcantar (3-0) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Prelim Bout: James Chapman (Debut) vs. Sean Tucker (Debut)

ADAM PICCOLOTTI-JORDAN PARSONS ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 154: DAVIS VS. KING MO’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Abril, 8) –Bellator MMA recently announced its next tentpole event; "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” and with that comes a plethora of action-packed fights. The newest addition to an already electric main card is a lightweight bout pitting Adam Piccolot (7-0) contra Jordan “Pretty Boy” Parsons (11-2) en el Centro de SAP en San Jose, Calif., en mayo 14 LIVE on SPIKE.

The matchup joins a main card that features a light heavyweight main event between “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) y Phil "Sr.. Wonderful "Davis (15-3, 1 NC) to determine the No. 1 contender for Liam McGeary’s título. En el evento co-principal, San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) will meet longtime Bellator MMA lightweight standout "Iron" Michael Chandler (14-3), who’s fresh off a new long-term contract extension with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

Adicionalmente, the card’s preliminary card has been completed; with the announcement of 10 peleas, which will stream live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. The undercard is headlined by a “Veterans Operation Wellness” bout, picaduras Maurice Slade of the U.S. Army Reserve against Jorge Acosta of the California Army Nat’l Guard.

"Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” takes place on May 14, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $30 on Bellator.com, as well as the SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

A native of Northern California, Piccolotti has been on a mission early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. The 27-year-old submission specialist made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his impressive resume by finishing his 2015 campaign on a high note, derrotando Mario Soto en "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.”

Jordan Parsons will be challenging Piccolotti, having won four of his last five fights and two of his first three under the Bellator MMA banner. The 25-year-old was sidelined for over a year after suffering a torn meniscus during a knockout victory over Tim Bazer in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 117.” The Michigan native returned to action at "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove " in May of 2015, taking down fellow prospect Julio Cesar Neves Jr., who entered the fight with an undefeated record of 30-0. “Pretty Boy” will look to duplicate that success when he enters the cage against Adam Piccolotti at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., en Mayo 14.

Actualizado "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-4, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-2)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Maurice Slade (US Army Reserve) vs. Jorge Acosta (California Army Nat’l Guard)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Anthony Taylor (0-1)

Bellator MMA welter preliminar Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) vs. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA peso mosca preliminar Bout: Josh Paiva (7-1) vs. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA welter preliminar Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) vs. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs. Jeremías Monaghan (9-4)

Bellator MMA (130 lb.) Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs. Marcos Dickman (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) vs. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Brandon Hester (3-0) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

BELLATOR MMA RETURNS HOME TO SAN JOSE, CALIF. ON MAY 14 WITH KING MO VS. PHIL DAVIS AND MICHAEL CHANDLER VS. JOSH THOMSON IN TOW

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Febrero, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., en mayo 14 and air LIVE on SPIKE.

 

A light heavyweight bout to determine the No. 1 contender for Liam McGeary’s (11-0) title will anchor the card, cuándo Mahoma "King Mo" Lawal(19-4, 1 NC) se reúne Phil "Sr.. Wonderful "Davis (15-3, 1 NC) in a contest that was supposed to decide the victor of the 205-pound tournament at"Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1. "

 

But that’s not all –

 

The evening’s co-main event will feature a fight that mixed martial arts fans and media members have yearned for since Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) chose to sign with Bellator MMA last year. “The Real Punk” will meet longtime lightweight standout "Iron" Michael Chandler (14-3) who’s fresh off a new longterm contract extension with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

Tickets for this MMA supershow start at $30 y salir a la venta Viernes, Febrero 26 en 10 a.m. en Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation Presale offer will begin Wednesday February 24.

 

To reach this point, both Lawal and Davis had to dispatch of multiple opponents over the course of one night to win two separate tournaments. Lawal most recently was victorious in a light heavyweight tournament for Rizin FF in Japan, beating Brett McDermott, Theodore Tall, and Jiri Prochazka, running his current winning streak to seven-fights.

 

For Davis, his Bellator MMA debut came in September, when he ran through both Emanuel Newton y Francis Carmont enroute to winning the tourney at "Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1. " The 31-year-old Alliance MMA product was slated to face “King Mo” in the final of the bracket, but Lawal suffered a broken rib that forced the fight to be delayed.

 

Chandler and Thomson have seemingly been on a collision course since Thomson entered the Bellator MMA fray, mainly due to a barrage of questions to both men that revolved around the other and when/if they would eventually meet inside the cage.

 

After racking up two wins – both in San Jose – against Mike Bronzoulis y Pablo Villaseca, Thomson, a member of American Kickboxing Academy, has his sights set on a matchup with the 14-fight Bellator veteran.

 

A native of Missouri, “Iron Mike” has been riding a wave of momentum following emphatic victories against Derek Campos y David Rickels. The 29-year-old former lightweight kingpin has made it clear that he intends on fighting everyone on the Bellator MMA roster, which he hopes culminates in another run with championship gold wrapped around his waist.

 

"Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” takes place on May 14, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut — No te lo pierdas.

BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, EXTENSIÓN DE CONTRATO MULTIPELEA

Click for fight highlights: Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez

SANTA MONICA, California. (Febrero 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Iron" Michael Chandler (14-3).

 

Hoy, Bellator MMA is proud to announce that Chandler will be continuing to compete for the promotion for the foreseeable future, with the news that the former 155-pound champion has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extension to remain with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

“Michael Chandler is synonymous with our brand and doubles as an incredibly talented and exciting mixed martial artist,” said Bellator President Scott Coker,. “Not every fighter or free agent aligns with our future plans, but when looking at Chandler’s resume, inking him to a long-term extension was a no-brainer. I look forward to getting him back in action as soon as possible.”

 

Chandler was also pleased with his extension, declarando: “I’m ecstatic to continue my career with Scott Coker and Bellator MMA. It’s obvious that good things are continuing to happen for this promotion and it’s correlating to big opportunities for myself as well,", Dijo Chandler. “I can’t wait to get back in action and test myself against some of these new guys coming in and move back up through the ranks. Como siempre, my eyes are on that belt, and it will be back around my waist soon.”

 

A 14-fight Bellator MMA veteran, Chandler has been a member of the Viacom-owned promotion since 2010. Prior to joining the Bellator ranks, the Missouri native competed for Strikeforce. Amongst his notable victories, Chandler bested Eddie Alvarez via submission at “Bellator 58” in what many fans and pundits alike considered the fight of 2011.

 

Further along the way, Chandler defeated the likes of Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, Marcin Held, Rick Hawn, y David Rickels (2x). De El 14 gana como profesional, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Will Brooks, con Josh Thomson, Brandon Girtz, Melvin Guillard, Benson Henderson, Brent Primus, Derek Anderson, yUsted Awad.

 

Josh Thomson PARADAS PABLO VILLASECA EN 'Bellator 147’ TAPIZADO DEL TECHO

 

COmpleta PRINCIPAL TARJETA DE SELECCIÓN DE FOTOS AQUÍ

 

SAN JOSÉ, TAL COMO. (Diciembre 4, 2015) - Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) una leyenda de las artes marciales mixtas en San José y su “Bellator 147” esfuerzo en contra de una perspectiva joven y prometedor con el nombre de Pablo Villaseca (10-2) Sólo se sumará a la historia de su carrera.

Un Centro de Eventos lleno en el campus de la Universidad Estatal de San José fue testigo de la “El Punk” utilizar una gran cantidad de habilidades en el camino a un final del luchador chileno. Árbitro Jason Herzog llama oficialmente fin a la acción en 3:59 de la segunda trama, enviando a los asistentes en un alboroto y empujando la marca de Thomson bajo el estandarte Bellator MMA 2-0.

Después de la pelea, Thomson dejó en claro que si bien un duelo contra el actual Bellator capo de peso ligero Will Brooks es tentadora, se trata de los fans y la gran mayoría de aficionados que ha escuchado desde quieren que pelee “Hierro” Michael Chandler.

“Will Brooks es un gran hombre de combate, y que tiene el cinturón,” Thomson dijo. “Pero, independientemente del oro alrededor de su cintura, los fans quieren que pelee Michael Chandler y yo luchan por los fans.”

Presidente de Bellator, Scott Coker ha dicho que prevé Thomson regresar a la acción a principios de 2016, y sin peleas programadas para Chandler o Brooks como de impresión, otro concurso ligera marquesina podría llegar a buen término cuanto antes, que tarde. Ver el acabado en este lugar.

Weichel Tops Karakhanyan, Con la esperanza de cara Daniel Straus por el título

 

En la pelea de peso pluma pelea co-estelar de la velada, Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) y Daniel Weichel (36-9) jabs duros desatadas y numerosas casas redondas a lo largo de un thriller de tres rondas. La diferencia fue la capacidad de Weichel usar su precisión milimétrica a la pimienta lejos en su jab, poner fin a la noche de Karakhanyan. Al final, "La Comadreja" escapó con una victoria por decisión dividida con puntuaciones de (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), y probablemente movido más cerca de otra oportunidad por el campeón de las 145 libras. Ver la decisión oficial en este lugar.

Anderson outduels Freire Once Again, Dentro de la jaula de Bellator MMA

 

Una revancha de peso ligero entre Patricky Freire (14-7) y Derek Anderson (13-2, 1 NC) llegó a un punto crítico esta noche, tanto con golpes al cuerpo los hombres de comercio y patadas para el 15 duración minuto de su pelea violenta. Al final, "Barbaric" se llevó a casa una victoria por decisión dividida con los jueces’ decenas de (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). El malestar marca su segundo triunfo de la carrera sobre Freire, después de hacer su debut en Bellator previamente en una victoria por decisión unánime sobre Freire en "Bellator 98."Echa un vistazo a algunos aspectos destacados en este lugar.

Piccolotti gana batalla sangrienta a expensas de Soto

 

En una batalla fuertemente impugnada entre expertos grappling Adam Piccolot (7-0) y Mario Soto, (6-2) "La Bomba" se mantuvo invicto después de una segunda ronda de presentación estrangulamiento por la espalda. Piccolotti rebanado Soto, la apertura de un recorte significativo sobre el ojo derecho de la 29-años de edad, niño de cumpleaños. Con la sangre que arroja a chorros por todas partes, "Dr.. Mario "se vio obligado a rendirse en 3:25 de la segunda ronda. Ambos boxeadores del norte de California trajeron un gran contingente de aficionados locales, pero fue el Bay-área de chico, Piccolotti, salir victorioso en la final, un producto de aterrizaje 86% de sus ataques lanzados. Peep la herida en la cabeza de Soto en este lugar.

Rogers Poderes Pasado Zwicker en 'Bellator 147' abrelatas

 

Durante el concurso de apertura el SPIKE, Brian Rogers (12-8) poner fin a una de dos peleas de deslizamiento en su debut en el peso semipesado, abriendo fuego con técnica de piso y golpeo vicioso, mezclados con los puños de martillo implacable, lo que llevó a Virgil Zwicker (14-5-1) tocando a cabo mediante la presentación de brazo-triángulo en 4:38 de la segunda ronda. "Rezdog" luchado valientemente durante su tiempo dentro de la jaula de Bellator MMA, incluso soportar un golpe bajo al principio del concurso; pero al final, era de noche "B-Rog del Predator". Mira los video en este lugar.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas & Fotos:

A. J. McKee (3-0) derrotado JT Donaldson (1-1) por nocaut (rodilla) en 4:14 de la ronda ACABADO de dos RELOJ AQUÍ

Brandon Hester (3-0) derrotado Idris Wasi (1-3) por decisión unánime (30-24, 30-25, 30-27)

Gabriel Carrasco (7-0) derrotado Khomkrit Niimi (6-8) por nocaut técnico (codos) en 3:19 de la primera ronda

Nick Barnes (10-1) derrotado James Terry (16-8) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 2:48 de la primera ronda

Erick Sánchez (6-2) derrotado Tlos humanos Diagne (5-5-1) por nocaut técnico (golpes) en 1:22 de la tercera ronda

Jeremías Monaghan (9-3) derrotado Alvin Cacdac (16-12) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bronson Mohika (1-1) derrotado José Pérez (1-1) derrotó por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Adin Dueñas (3-1) derrotado Anthony Taylor (0-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 2:43 de la primera ronda

Anthony Do (2-0) derrotado Dustin Moore (0-1) por nocaut técnico en el 2:05 de la primera ronda

Un nuevo campeón es coronado, OTRO conserva Bellator EN ' 145: CON UNA VENGANZA'

 

Más fotos de Straus vs. Freire aquí

Patricio Freire (24-2) y Daniel Straus (23-6) fue a la guerra en el Scottrade Center el viernes noche, el envío de una casa llena casa feliz después de 25 minutos de acción sin parar. Al final, los jueces coronaron un nuevo campeón.

 

Straus se fue con la decisión unánime (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) y el cinturón bien envueltos alrededor de su cintura. El producto del American Top Team afirmó que se rompió la mano durante la lucha, pero con todos los golpes lanzados, seguro que no parecía tan.

Más fotos de Brooks vs. Celebrada aquí

 

En el primero de no uno, pero dos peleas de título mundial, Will Brooks (17-1) dominado Marcin Held (21-4) en la estera, de crucero a una victoria por decisión unánime (50-45, 49-46, 49-46).

 

Después de ser derribado en la primera ronda, Brooks regresó y utilizó su lucha para gring cabo el luchador polaco en el transcurso de la próxima 20 acta. Con la victoria, Brooks ha defendido con éxito su título por segunda vez desde que derrotó a Chandler para ganar el título.

 

Más fotos de Chandler vs. Rickels aquí

 

Michael Chandler (14-3) verdaderamente tiene David Rickels ' (16-4) número. El nativo de Missouri logró terminar "El hombre de las cavernas" por segunda vez en igual número de intentos en la tarjeta principal "Bellator 145: Con una venganza."

"He tenido tantas personas vierten en mi vida desde hace décadas, Estoy agradecido a todos ellos,", Dijo Chandler. "Yo sólo escucho a mis entrenadores y por suerte esta noche me puse la meta,", Dijo Chandler. "Quiero ese título tan malo que puedo saborearlo. Scott Coker,, dame el ganador de Marcin Held y de lo contrario me veré obligado a mantener la anulación de todos los ligeros en la lista hasta que lo haga. "

 

El final llegó en 3:05 de la segunda ronda, que vio "Iron" Mike pummel su enemigo con golpes hasta que el árbitro detuvo la pelea.

 

Más fotos de Lashley vs. Thompson aquí

 

La venganza es un plato que se sirve frío y Bobby Lashley (14-2) derrotado James Thompson (20-15) tan rapido, no había tiempo para el plato que se caliente.

 

"El Dominador" hizo lo que mejor sabe hacer, disparar en el "El Coloso" y autor del derribo que luego siguió con golpes ofensivos a la cabeza de su oponente, ganándose el nocaut técnico a los 54 segundos de la primera ronda.

 

No hay mucha duda de que Lashley mueve inevitablemente más cerca de una oportunidad por el título con la victoria y se mantiene invicto bajo el estandarte Bellator MMA. Cuando recibe su oportunidad por el título, aunque, está todavía por verse.

 

Más fotos de Sánchez vs.. Lawrence aquí

 

La pelea de apertura de la tarjeta principal en "Bellator 145: Con una venganza" ofrecido una pelea competitiva entre dos jóvenes, pesos pluma up-and-coming. Al final, Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) se llevó a casa una decisión dividida sobre Justin Lawrence (7-3) con decenas de (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

 

Con la victoria, "El Matador" ahora se ha apuntado dos consecutivos gana por decisión dividida, mientras que la derrota es Lawrence de primera bajo el estandarte Bellator MMA y crea conjuntos una pelea probable que lo impulsará a la

 

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Fazlo Mulabitinovic derrota de Scott Ettling por sumisión (armbar) en 1:52 de la primera ronda

Kain Royer derrota arcilla Mitchell por sumisión (kneebar) en 3:41 de la primera ronda

Rashard Lovelace (2-0) derrota a Brandon Lowe (0-1) por TKO (huelgas) en 2:07 de la primera ronda

Augusto Sakai (9-0) derrota Alex Huddleston (6-2) por decisión unánime (29-28 x3)

Adam Meredith (4-1) derrota a Jordan Dowdy (2-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 1:54 de la primera ronda

Kyle Kurtz (5-1) derrota a Steven Mann (11-3) a través de la sumisión (triangle choke) 2:59 de la primera ronda

Garrett Bruto (7-4) derrota a Jeff Crotty (0-1) por decisión unánime (30-27 x3)

Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1) derrota a Adam Cella (6-5) por TKO (Punzones) en :35 de la tercera ronda

Fotos de tarjetas preliminares aquí

Adicionalmente, otros tres anuncios relacionados “Bellator 149” se hicieron esta tarde y los comunicados de prensa se pueden encontrar en este lugar.