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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. (June 3, 2016) – A featherweight bout pitting Justin Lawrence (8-3) khahlanong le Isao Kobayashi (18-3) will anchor the preliminary portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" ka June 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

 

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) le 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) le 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, Krrish Ilima MacFarlane (3-0) tla tobana le Rebecca Ruth (6-1) ka flyweight tlholisanong.

 

Ditekete tsa "Bellator: Dynamite 2” qala ka feela $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Mamati bakeng sa ketsahalo butsweng ka 5 p.m. CT nako ya lehae, and the first bout is scheduled to take place one hour after.

 

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” airs phela 'me a lokolle ka Spike ka 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha a ntse a linako selelekela tla phallela phelang ho lona Bellator.comle The Bellator Mobile App. Mamati bakeng sa ketsahalo butsweng ka 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 June 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 June 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 "Hrithik Roshan" 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)

 

Selelekela Card:

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.. Jordane 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)

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. (Ka, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima MacFarlane (3-0) le Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2” ka June 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) le 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) le 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, Guilherme “Bomba” (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordane Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

Tickets for "Bellator: Dynamite 2” ba tsa rekisoa joale Ticketmaster.com le Ford Lebokose le leqepheng la Office ka Scottrade Center. Mamati bakeng sa ketsahalo butsweng ka 5 p.m. CT nako ya lehae, le pele tlholisanong nka beha hora e le nngwe ka mor'a hore.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” airs phela 'me a lokolle ka Spike ka 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha a ntse a linako selelekela tla phallela phelang ho lona Bellator.com le The Bellator Mobile App.

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, a 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, Missouri, the elusive Rebecca Ruth went undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. Hona joale, 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 June 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 "Hrithik Roshan" 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)

 

Selelekela Card:

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

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

 

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San Jose, Dorella. (Ka 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis le Morena Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Qetellong, 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 “Monghali. 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.. Morena Mo,” U 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) le Jeremia 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, Adama Piccolot (8-0) thoroughly dominated Ray Wood (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. Le ea tlholo e ho, the Half Moon Bay, Dorella. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Jordane Parsons before his death, e leng 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) qeta Rick Reger (7-2) with a vicious hammer fist knockouT 2:11 into the first frame. 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.

Selelekela Results:

James Chapman (1-0) hlōla Sean Tucker (0-1) ka TKO (punches) eT 4:41 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Anthony Taylor (1-1) hlōla Victor Jones (0-2) via KO aT 0:27 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) hlōla Martin Sano (4-2) ka KO (punches) eT 1:18 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Josh Paiva (8-1) hlōla Steven Gruber (5-2) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) eT 2:14 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Sam Spengler (9-5) hlōla Doyle Childs (2-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Joshua Hardwick (1-0) hlōla Jorge Acosta (1-2) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine a bipetsa) eT 1:21 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Jamielene Nievara (4-1) hlōla Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO aT 2:43 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Mark Dickman (11-2) hlōla Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) ka TKO (punches) eT 3:05 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

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

 

Santa Monica, CALIF. (Ka 14, 2016) – The Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship will be up for grabs “Iron” Michael Chandler (14-3) kopana Patricky "Hrithik Roshan" Freire (16-7) in the co-main event of "Bellator: Dynamite 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) le Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), as well as a heavyweight showdown pitting Matt Mitrione (9-5) khahlanong le Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6). Much like the first iteration of Scott Coker’s “Dynamite” 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: Dynamite 2,” eo airs phela ka ho Spike kwa 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha a ntse a linako selelekela tla phallela phelang ho lona Bellator.com le The Bellator Mobile App. Eketsehileng litlholisano tla ile a phatlalatsa nakoana ka.

 

Ditekete tsa "Bellator: Dynamite 2” qala ka feela $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Mamati bakeng sa ketsahalo butsweng ka 5 p.m. CT nako ya lehae, 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” a 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, Dave Rickels (2X), Derek Fields, le 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 letšolo la ho, with back-to-back wins over Ryan ella elle la Couture le Kevin Souza. “Pitbull” most recently headlined the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s inaugural event overseas, "Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza” in Torino, Italy, defeating Souza via unanimous decision. The elder “Pitbull” brother will be making his 16go th 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 June 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 "Hrithik Roshan" Freire (16-7)

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

 

Selelekela Card:

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 180-pound 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 Welterweight 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)

Two Main Card Fights Complete ‘Bellator 154: Davis vs.. Morena Mo’ ka la 14

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

Santa Monica, CALIF. (Ka 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran U Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adama Piccolot (7-0) khahlano Ray Wood (6-1) ba 'nile ba a phaella ka ho sebelisa karete ea sehlooho ea "Bellator 154: Davis vs.. Morena Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 ka Sap Center a San Jose, Dorella.

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

The contests make up the televised portion of "Bellator 154: Davis vs.. Morena Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. LE/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com le The Bellator Mobile App qala ka 6:30 p.m. LE. Litekete li qala ka feela $30 'me ba tsa rekisoa joale 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. A 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.” Of his 21 career wins, the 38-year-old welterweight has recorded 12 knockouts, 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 ho 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 ka"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Ho etsa hore 2016 qalo, 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 rekoto, 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.

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

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

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

Bellator MMA bobebe Feature bout: Adama Piccolot (7-0) vs.. Ray Wood (6-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: U Awad (18-7) vs.. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Andre Fialho (6-0) vs.. Rick Reger (7-1)

 

Selelekela Card:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Qalo) 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.. Jeremia 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.. Mark Dickman (10-2)

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

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

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

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

 

Santa Monica, CALIF. (April, 8) –Bellator MMA recently announced its next tentpole event; "Bellator 154: Davis vs.. Morena 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 Adama Piccolot (7-0) khahlanong le Jordan “Pretty Boy” Parsons (11-2) ka Sap Center a San Jose, Dorella., ka la 14 LIVE on SPIKE.

The matchup joins a main card that features a light heavyweight main event between “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) le Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC) to determine the No. 1 contender for Liam McGeary’s tlotla. A ho sebdisana ka sehloohong ketsahalo, 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.

Holim'a moo, the card’s preliminary card has been completed; with the announcement of 10 lintoa, which will stream live on Bellator.com le The Bellator Mobile App. The undercard is headlined by a “Veterans Operation Wellness” bout, pitting 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. LE/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, hlōtse Mario Soto ka "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, Dorella., ka Ka 14.

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

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs.. Muhammed "Morena 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 bobebe Feature bout: Adama Piccolot (7-0) vs.. Jordane Parsons (11-2)

 

Selelekela Card:

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight selelekela bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs.. Anthony Taylor (0-1)

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

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

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight selelekela bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs.. Jeremia Monaghan (9-4)

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight selelekela bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs.. Mark Dickman (10-2)

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

Bellator MMA Middleweight selelekela 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 (February, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, "Bellator 154: Davis vs.. Morena Mo,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Dorella., ka la 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, neng Mohammed "Morena Mo" Lawal(19-4, 1 NC) kopana le Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC) in a contest that was supposed to decide the victor of the 205-pound tournament at"Bellator MMA: Dynamite 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 me le tsoele pele Sale Labohlano, February 26 ka 10 a.m. ka 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 Sebola Newton le Francis Carmont enroute to winning the tourney at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 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 le 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 Fields le Dave 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. LE/8 p.m. CT — U se ke ua hloloheloa e.

BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSION

Click for fight highlights: Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez

Santa Monica, Dorella. (February 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Iron" Michael Chandler (14-3).

 

Kajeno, 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, bolelang: “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,"Chandler o ile a re. “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. Joalo ka kamehla, 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 "Hrithik Roshan" Freire, Marcin Held, Rick Hawn, le David Rickels (2X). Of his 14 hapa e le professional, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Tla Brooks, hammoho le Josh Thomson, Brandon Girtz, Melvin Guillard, Benson Henderson, Brent Primus, Derek Anderson, leU Awad.

 

JOSH Thomson khaotsa ho Pablo VILLASECA IN 'BELLATOR ea 147’ HEADLINER

 

COMPLETE SEHLOOHO KARETE EA PHOTO khetha HERE

 

San Jose, JOALO KA. (December 4, 2015) - Josh Thomson ea (22-8, 1 NC) le tsoakane libetsa tšōmo a San Jose le hae “Bellator ea 147” effort against a young and promising prospect by the name of Pablo Villaseca (10-2) ho tla ka ekelletsa ho mosebetsi oa hae oa pale ea.

A tletse Event Center ka San Jose State University ea khamphase o ile a bona “The Punk” sebelisa ngata haholo 'bokgoni le tseleng e eang qetellong ya Chilean oke. Referee Jason Herzog officially called a stop to the action at 3:59 ea bobeli foreimi, ho romela ba leng teng ka ferekane le ho sutumetsa Thomson ea letšoao tlas'a Bellator MMA banner banner banner ho 2-0.

Ka mor'a hore ntoa, Thomson made it clear that while a matchup against incumbent Bellator lightweight kingpin Tla Brooks is enticing, a 's ka Fans le ba bangata ba Fans o ile a lintho utloileng ho batla hore a ho loantša “Tšepe” Michael Chandler.

“Tla Brooks ke e kholo oke motho, le o na le lebanta,” Thomson o ile a re. “Empa, ho sa tsotellehe khauta ho pota hae thekeng ho, the fans want me to fight Michael Chandler and I fight for the fans.

Bellator President Scott Coker has said he foresees Thomson returning to action in early 2016, le le se nang ho tlisa lintoa ha hlophisoa hore ho Chandler kapa Brooks e le ha e sa hatisoa, e 'ngoe marquee bobebe Tlholisanong ne a ka hlaheloa phethahala kapele, e-na le hamorao. Watch fihlela qetellong mona.

Weichel tse Ntle Toropong ea Karakhanyan, Tšepo ea ho Thulana le Daniel Straus For the Title

 

In the featherweight co-feature bout of the evening, Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) le Daniele Weichel (36-9) battlefield ka thata jabs le tse ngata tse ho pota-pota matlo a ho pholletsa le tse tharo ho pota e makatsang. The difference was Weichel’s ability to use his pinpoint accuracy to pepper away at his jab, ho beha o felise Karakhanyan ea bosiu. Qetellong, “The Weasel” escaped with a split decision victory with scores of (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), and likely moved closer to another shot at the 145-pound champion. Watch the official decision mona.

Anderson Outduels Freire a boela a, Ka hare ho Bellator MMA Cage

 

A lightweight rematch between Patricky Freire (14-7) le Derek Anderson (13-2, 1 NC) o ile a tla le hlooho bosiung bona, le banna khoebo 'mele otla le kicks bakeng sa 15 metsotso e bolelele ba nako ba tsa bona tse mabifi bout. Qetellong, “Barbaric” took home a split decision victory with judgesscores of (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). The utloile bohloko tšoaea la hae la bobeli mosebetsi hapa Freire, ka mor'a hore pele e neng e ho etsa hore Bellator qalo a le ntsoe-leng qeto ea hlōla Freire ka "Bellator 98."Hlahlobeng ba bang ba lintlha-khōlō mona.

Piccolotti hapa Bloody Battle ka ho qhekella Soto

 

Ka ka thata-thata hanyetsa ntoa pakeng tsa loantšana litsebi li Adama Piccolot (7-0) le Mario Soto, (6-2) "The bomo e ileng ea" a lula a Krrish ka mor'a hore ea bobeli ho pota-pota ka morao-hlobotse bipetsa ho ikokobelletsa. Piccolotti sliced ​​ho fihlela Soto, bulela ea bohlokoa sehiloeng ka lebaka la ho leihlong le letona ya 29 ea lilemo li letsatsi la tsoalo moshanyana. Ka mali squirting hohle, "Dr. Mario "ile a tlameha ho Tlanya tsoa 3:25 ea ho pota-pota tse peli. Ka bobeli South California bahlabani tlisa e khōlō contingent ea motseng oa habo Fans, empa e ne e le Bay-sebakeng seo Guy, Piccolotti, hlahella hlōla bofelo, tholoana ea lulisa 86% ea hae fihla lahleloa. Peep the gash on Soto’s head mona.

Rogers Powers Nakong e Fetileng Zwicker a 'Bellator ea 147' Opener

 

Nakong ea bula Tlholisanong ka Spike, Brian Rogers (12-8) felisa tse peli ntoa skid ea hae qalo ka leseli heavyweight, se qalong mollo le sehlōhō fatše-le ea boima ba mokhoa, tsoakane a le khaotseng hammer litebele, e leng ile sa etsa hore Virgil Zwicker (14-5-1) ho phaphatha ka ho letsoho-kgutlotharo ho ikokobelletsa ka 4:38 ea ho pota-pota tse peli. "Rezdog" loana valiantly nakong ea nako ea hae ka hare ho Bellator MMA gorole, esita le withstanding e tlase bohloko pele ho moo ka Tlholisanong; empa qetellong, e ne e le "B-Rog The liphoofolo tse li jang ea" bosiu. Watch video lintlha-khōlō mona.

Selelekela Card Results & Photos:

A.J. McKee (3-0) hlōla JT Donaldson (1-1) ka knockout (lengole) ka 4:14 ea ho pota-pota tse peli WATCH fihlela qetellong HERE

Brandon Hester (3-0) hlōla Idris Wasi (1-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-24, 30-25, 30-27)

Gabriel Carrasco (7-0) hlōla Khomkrit Niimi (6-8) via technical knockout (elbows) ka 3:19 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Nick Barnes (10-1) hlōla James Terry (16-8) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 2:48 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Erick Sanchez (6-2) defeated Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) via technical knockout (punches) ka 1:22 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Jeremia Monaghan (9-3) hlōla Alvin Cacdac (16-12) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bronson Mohika (1-1) hlōla Jose Perez (1-1) defeated via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Adin Duenas (3-1) hlōla Anthony Taylor (0-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 2:43 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Anthony Do (2-0) hlōla Dustin Moore (0-1) ka botekgeniki knockout ka 2:05 ea ho pota-pota e mong

A NEW 'mampoli E a ile a beha, 'NGOE RETAINS AT' BELLATOR 145: LE phetetso '

 

More photos ho tloha Straus vs.. Freire mona

Patricio Freire (24-2) le Daniele Straus (23-6) ba ile ba ea ntoeng ea Scottrade Center ka labohlano bosiu, romela tletse ntlo khutlela hae a thabile ka mor'a hore 25 metsotso e sa khaotse khato. Qetellong, baahloli a ile a beha e ncha 'mampoli.

 

Straus tsamaea le ntsoe-leng qeto ea (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) le lebanta ka thata-thata phuthetsoe ho pota hae thekeng ho. The American Top Team sehlahiswa ile a bolela hore a bo qhetsola letsoho la hae nakong ea ntoa, empa ka bohle ba punches lahleloa, e bonnete ba hore o ile a ho bonahala eka ha e le.

More photos ho tloha Brooks vs.. E neng e tšoaretsoe mona

 

A la pele la e se e mong, empa tse peli tsa lefatše tlotla linako, Tla Brooks (17-1) busitse Marcin Held (21-4) ka moseme, cruising ho le ntsoe-leng qeto ea tlhōlo (50-45, 49-46, 49-46).

 

Ka mor'a hore isoa theoha a le bula ho pota-pota, Brooks khutla 'me sebelisoa hae ba ho kampana ho gring tsoa Poland oke ka lebaka la ho di tlang 20 metsotso e. Le ea tlholo e ho, Brooks hona joale ka katleho a sireletsa hae tlotla ka lekhetlo la bobeli ho tloha ka hlōla Chandler ho hlōla e le sehlooho.

 

More photos ho tloha Chandler vs.. Rickels mona

 

Michael Chandler (14-3) e le kannete o na le Dave Rickels ' (16-4) nomoro. The Missouri habo khona ho qeta "The Caveman" ka lekhetlo la bobeli a e le ba bangata leka o ka sehloohong karete ea "Bellator 145: Le Phetetso. "

"Ke o ne a batho ba bangata ba tšela bophelo ba ka bo ka lilemo tse mashome, Ke leboha kaofela ha bona ba,"Chandler o ile a re. "Ke mamela makareche a le Ka lehlohonolo bosiung bona ke ile ka fihlela qetellong,"Chandler o ile a re. "Ke batla tlotla eo e mpe ke latsoa. Scott Coker, a mphe mofenyi wa Marcin le Held kapa ho seng joalo Ke tla tlameha ho 'ne a kokota tsoa mong le e mong bobebe ka lenane ho fihlela u se etsa. "

 

Bofelo o ile a tla ka 3:05 ea ho pota-pota tse peli, e leng ile a bona "Iron" Mike pummel hae sera le punches ho fihlela moletsaphala ile a khaotsa ho ntoa.

 

More photos ho tloha Lashley vs.. Thompson mona

 

Ho iphetetsa ke le sejana molemo ka ho fetisisa o ile a sebeletsa bata 'me Bobby Lashley (14-2) hlōla James Thompson (20-15) ka potlako, ho ne ho se nako ea ho ba sejana ho fumana a chesang.

 

"The Dominator" ile a etsa seo a se etsang molemo ka ho fetisisa, thunya a on "The Colossus" 'me scoring le takedown eo a neng a ka nako eo latela le halefisa Shots ho hlooho ea mohanyetsi oa hae, fumana ya setegeniki knockout ka 54-metsotsoana e ho pota-pota e mong.

 

Ho na le haholo ha pelaelo hore Lashley susumelletsa hona joang kapa joang haufi le e leng tlotla e thunngoa le win le o hlola ka ho Krrish tlas'a Bellator MMA banner banner banner. Ha a ne a amohela hae tlotla thunngoa Leha ho le joalo, e leha ho le joalo ho tla bonahala.

 

More photos ho tloha Sanchez vs.. Lawrence mona

 

Qalang ntoa oa ba ka sehloohong karete ka "Bellator 145: Le Phetetso " ea hlahisa oa tlhōlisano bout pakeng tsa ba babeli ba banyenyane, ho fihlela-and-tla featherweights. Qetellong, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) o ile a nka lapeng e petsoha ka qeto ea ka Justin Lawrence (7-3) le ba bangata ba (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

 

Le ea tlholo e ho, "El Matador" hona joale notched tse peli consecutives hapa ka e petsoha ka qeto ea, ha a ntse a ho hlōloa ke Lawrence oa pele oa tlas'a Bellator MMA banner banner banner le ka etsahala hore ebe emisa le likela ho loana e tla propel a mo

 

Selelekela Card Results:

Fazlo Mulabitinovic hlōla Scott Ettling ka ho ikokobelletsa (armbar) ka 1:52 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Kain Royer hlōla Clay Mitchell ka ho ikokobelletsa (kneebar) ka 3:41 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Rashard Lovelace (2-0) hlōla Brandon Lowe (0-1) ka TKO (literaeke) ka 2:07 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Augusto Sakai (9-0) hlōla Alex Huddleston (6-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28 x3)

Adama Meredith (4-1) hlōla Jordane Dowdy (2-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 1:54 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Kyle Kurtz (5-1) hlōla Steven Mann (11-3) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kgutlotharo bipetsa) 2:59 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Garrett Gross (7-4) hlōla Jeff Crotty (0-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27 x3)

Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1) hlōla Adama Cella (6-5) ka TKO (Punches) ka :35 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Selelekela karete foto mona

Holim'a moo, tse ling tse tharo liphatlalatso tse etsoang ke mabapi le “Bellator ea 149” ba ile ba ena mantsiboea 'me ba tobetsa bei ka fumanoa mona.