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KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19

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UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST

SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Oktobra 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson " tao amin'ny SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia. tamin'ny Nov. 19.

 

Ankoatry ny, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) manohitra Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

 

The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) manohitra Benson Henderson (24-6). Ankoatry ny, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) manohitra Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) mifampitaha amin'ny Francis Carmont (14-4) were added earlier this week.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson " will take place on Novambra 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Ny tapakila ho an'ny hetsika dia amidy ankehitriny ary azo vidiana amin'ny Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dinamita 1, " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, toerana amin'izao fotoana izao mihazona ny 4-1 kickboxing firaketana. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson " tao amin'ny SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia. amin'ny Nov. 19.

Fighting out of Visalia, Kalifornia., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.

 

Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, Texas, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.

 

“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. Na izany aza, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia.

 

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Début) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Fifaninanana savaranonando bantamweight: Gabe Carrasco (7-0) vs. Rolando Velasco (10-4)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Louis Vargas (Début)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Début)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Début) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

 

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UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH WITH BRANDON GIRTZ AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS LINTON VASSELL AND FRANCIS CARMONT ALSO ADDED TO THE SPIKE-TELEVISED MAIN CARD

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SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Oktobra 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) manohitra Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) mifampitaha amin'ny Francis Carmont (14-4) no nampitombo ny tena karatra ny "Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson " tao amin'ny SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia. tamin'ny Nov. 19.

 

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) manohitra Benson Henderson (24-6). Ankoatry ny, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson " will take place on Novambra 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Ny tapakila ho an'ny hetsika dia amidy ankehitriny ary azo vidiana amin'ny Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

After emerging victorious in his first four professional fights, Piccolotti has continued with more of the same under the Scott Coker-led promotion’s banner. Since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2015, the California native has recorded wins in each of his four bouts, including three consecutive finishes via submission. Piccolotti opened his 2016 campaign with a nifty first round finish of Ray Wood amin'ny "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Novambra 19 inside SAP Center.

 

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Fields on the Bellator MMA canvas just 37 seconds into the bout, Girtz returns to the cage in an attempt to build off of his current three-fight winning streak. The Mankato, From., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 finishes, eight of which have come by way of submission. Having won five of his last six bouts, the powerful grappler will look to pick up right where he left off and further his case for a 155-pound title shot.

 

A seven-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Vassell has recorded five wins since making his promotional debut in 2013. The 33-year-old British striker is known for ending fights early with his elite striking and a near-flawless ground game. Raha atambatra, “The Swarm” has finished 13 ny 16 mpanohitra, ao anatin'izany ny 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " zava-nitranga, where he defeated Emauel Newton. Vassell now turns his attention to Francis Carmont, an opponent that he was originally slated to face earlier in the year at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Voasary Makirana," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.

 

Similar to his opponent, former UFC competitor Francis Carmont also has a knack for finishing opponents early and often in his bouts. The 34-year-old Carmont has stopped his opponent in 17 ny 25 career wins, ao anatin'izany ny 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, Frantsa, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Kanada. The well-known training camp is loaded with accomplished instructors, who have helped develop a number of talented fighters, including recent Bellator MMA free agent signee Rory MacDonald. With more than half of his submission finishes coming in the opening round of action, we can expect the dynamic Carmont to attack his opponent right off the bat in hopes of adding to that remarkable total.

 

Nohavaozina "Bellator 165: Chandler Vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

 

Mialoha Card:

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Louis Vargas (Début)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Début)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Début) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

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‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE

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SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Aogositra 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia. tamin'ny Nov. 19, rahoviana Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

 

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) against Menifee, Kalifornia., tompon-tany Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” ary “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Tickets ho “Bellator MMA in San Jose” any amin'ny fivarotana ity Zoma, Fito. 2 amin'nyBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Fito. 1.

 

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” amin'ny "Bellator 157: Dinamita 2." A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” ary “Bellator 97” during his 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

 

Fresh off his victory during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. Amin'ny 10 ny 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio "Pitbull" Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold onNov. 19.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

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ANAHEIM, Kalifornia. (Aogositra 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., Zoma alina. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 segondra ho any amin'ny fihodinana faharoa.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Taorian'ny fandresena, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, fa amin'ny farany, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 indroa) handresy ny Ianao Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) needed only 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11faha- win in his last 14 ady. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 segondra ho any amin'ny fihodinana faharoa. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) ary Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Taorian'ny ady, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Mila ... aho (Daniel) Straus."

 

Mialoha Card Results:

Jake Roberts (7-0) resy Stephen Martinez (11-5) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 4:24 ny boribory iray

Chinzo Machida (4-2) resy Mario Navarro (4-5) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:57 ny boribory iray

Jacob Rosales (4-2) resy Mike Segura (4-4) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 29-28 indroa)

Andy Murad (13-2) resy Jonny Cisneros (9-5) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) resy Alex Trinidad (1-2) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:01 ny boribory roa

Joey Davis (1-0) resy Keith Cutrone (1-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) resy Ron Henderson (4-3) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:24 ny boribory iray

David Duran (4-4) resy Kyle Estrada (3-3) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra raraka (29-28)

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THIRD TIMES A CHARM – MICHAEL PAGE BOOKED TO FIGHT FERNANDO GONZALEZ ON SATURDAY, NOVAMBRA 19 AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, Kalifornia.

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SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Aogositra 26, 2016) – After originally being slated to compete against one another at “Bellator 151” ary "Bellator 158," Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) has once again been booked to fight Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), this time on Novambra 19 at SAP Center in Bellator MMA’s stomping grounds of San Jose, Kalifornia.

 

The card will mark the second time this year that Bellator MMA has taken its show to the beautiful SAP Center, which is home to the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The welterweight pairing makes up one fight of the event’s main card, which will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Tickets for this stacked MMA card go on sale Zoma, Septambra 2 ao amin'ny Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Aogositra 31 ary Septambra 1.

 

Page, a highlight reel king before and after the bell rings, was at it again earlier this year, when Bellator MMA invaded the United Kingdom at "Bellator 158: London.” During his bout, “MVP” took care of business the only way he knows how, with an early stoppage and unforgettable celebration that was heard and seen around the world. Page’s impressive flying knee knockout ny Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Ankehitriny, the seven-fight Bellator MMA veteran looks to put to rest the opinion that he cannot defeat the always game “Menifee Maniac.”

 

Gonzalez enters the cage currently riding a string of five consecutive victories, all of which have come under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 32-year-old Menifee, Kalifornia., native has been competing professionally since 2003, amin'ny 25 wins under his belt, ao anatin'izany ny 16 of the KO/submission variety. After a brief pause from MMA action to challenge I Paoly "Semtex" Daley in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1 " event in 2015, Gonzalez returned to the sport of MMA, where he recently defeated Gilbert Smith in a split decision win at"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The win improves his overall record under the Bellator MMA banner to 5-0 and now puts him in a position to officially proclaim himself as the only man to beat “Venom,” and further his case for a 170-pound title shot.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael "poizina" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Aogositra 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” zava-nitranga ao amin'ny Aogositra 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales ary Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Tsy Mety Resy featherweight A.J. McKee (4-0) ankehitriny dia miatrika Cody Walker (7-2), raha Bubba Jenkins (11-2) ary Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) ary Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Ankoatry ny, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Ianao Awad (19-7) manohitra Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ary Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, raha Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Varavarana misokatra ao amin'ny 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ary Ny Bellator Mobile App — manomboka amin'ny 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 toy ny mpankafy, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalifornia. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s zava-nitranga. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 ny 24 mandresy toy ny matihanina, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contender.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Aogositra 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornia., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Maivana Co-Main Event: Ianao Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Joey Davis (Pro Début) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Début) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Début)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Aogositra 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” amin'ny Aogositra 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., manohitra Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) ary Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Ankoatry ny, Tsy Mety Resy knockout mpanakanto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Ianao Awad(19-7) ary Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) manohitra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Amin'ny welterweight hetsika, both Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ary Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” atao amin'ny Aogositra 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. SY/9 p.m. CT.

Doors fa misokatra ny hetsika amin'ny 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ary Ny Bellator Mobile App — manomboka amin'ny 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets ny hetsika manomboka amin'ny fotsiny $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 ary amin'ny Aogositra 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, amin'ny 7 ny 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Kalifornia., amin'ny Aug. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Maivana Co-Main Event: Ianao Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Joey Davis (Pro Début) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Début) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Début)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

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PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA Monica, Kalifornia (Aogositra 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) manohitra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” amin'ny Aogositra 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) ary Patrick "Pitbull"(25-3). Ankoatry ny, Tsy Mety Resy knockout mpanakanto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Ianao Awad (19-7) ary Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Amin'ny welterweight hetsika, both Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ary Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” atao amin'ny Aogositra 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. SY/9 p.m. CT.

 

Doors fa misokatra ny hetsika amin'ny 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ary Ny Bellator Mobile App — manomboka amin'ny 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets ny hetsika manomboka amin'ny fotsiny $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Fighting out of Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 career wins, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," the Union City, Kalifornia., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Aogositra 26.

 

Nohavaozina "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Maivana Co-Main Event: Ianao Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Joey Davis (Pro Début) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Début) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Début)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

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'BELLATOR 158: LONDON’ DELIVERS – OFFERING KNOCKOUTS, SUBMISSIONS & POKE BALLS

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Fenoy ny sarin'ny hetsika eto

 

LONDRES — (Jolay 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) ary Paul Daley (38-14-2) had been bound to cross paths throughout their Bellator MMA tenures, and on Saturday night at The O2 in London, the welterweight battle finally came to a head.

Ny tena zava-nitranga ny “Bellator 158: London” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Semtex,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 minitra, the two warriors ripped into each other’s bodies, rocking their foe with shots and scoring takedowns. Much to the chagrin of Daley’s hometown faithful, Lima got the better of Daley, earning a unanimous decision of (30-27 x3). Noho ny fandresena, Voasary Makirana, eyes a rematch with Andrey Koreshkov, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

Matt Mitrione Moves to 2-0 Under the Bellator MMA Umbrella

Matt Mitrione (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” and finished Oli Thompson (17-9), winning his second fight in three weeks. “Meathead” and the former Britain’s strongest man winner went toe-to-toe for the better part of two rounds, but at 4:21 in the second frame, Mitrione turned the lights out for Thompson. Ankehitriny, Mitrione moves ever closer to a shot at the vacant heavyweight belt, something he hopes to claim before the end of 2016.

 

Michael Page’s Knee Catches Itself A ‘Cyborg’

It’s rare when antics following a fight upstage a flying knee knockout, fa Michael Page (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Ny fiafarana dia tonga amin'ny 4:31 ny faharoa filanjana, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Aorian'izay, “Venom” continued to do what he does best – entertain.

Click here to watch the post-fight celebration everyone is talking about.

Francis Carmont Submits Opponent in Opening Round

In light heavyweight action, Francis Carmont (25-11) resy Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. Tonga ny farany amin'ny 3:54 ny fanokafana toe, when Georges St. Pierre’s training partner used the D’Arce choke to make his opponent tap out.

James Gallagher is 19-Years-Old & is a “Strabanimal”

 

In the opening contest of "Bellator 158: London” James Gallagher (4-0) Tsy Mety Resy foana ny rakitsoratra simba, cruising to a unanimous decision victory against Mike Cutting (6-6). “The Strabanimal” did all he could to have an action-packed Bellator MMA debut, but Cutting – who missed weight on Friday – relentlessly circled the cage, avoiding as much toe-to-toe combat as possible. Amin'ny farany, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 fandresena.

Mialoha Card Results:

James Mulheron (9-1) resy Neil Grove (12-8-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) resy Dom Clark (7-10) alalan'ny manaiky (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) resy Spencer Hewitt (12-11) alalan'ny knockout (totohondriny) amin'ny :41 of R1

Luiz Tosta (8-4-1) ary Dean Garnett (7-0-1) fought to majority draw

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) resy Jack Mason (29-16-1) alalan'ny knockout (lohalika) amin'ny :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) resy Alex Reid (11-10-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) resy C.J. Meeks (5-2) alalan'ny manaiky (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) resy Chase Morton (6-3) alalan'ny manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 3:59 of R3

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INJURY TO LINTON VASSELL CAUSES MAIN CARD SHIFT, LUKASZ KLINGER NOW FACES FRANCIS CARMONT ON JULY 16

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NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON

LONDRES — (Jolay 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: London," izay hotontosaina amin'nyJolay 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Angletera. Fa tsy, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.

 

One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).

 

In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "poizina" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, aryJames Gallagher (3-0) maka amin'ny Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 amin'ny 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air velona sy afaka on SPIKE at 9 p.m. SY/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Hailing from Paris, Frantsa, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Mpanjaka Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Ankehitriny, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Polonina, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Jolay 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA lanja mavesatra Feature bout: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Mialoha Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)