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BELLATOR MMA EXTENDS CONTRACT OF STANDOUT BANTAMWEIGHT SUPERSTAR DARRION ‘THE WOLF’ CALDWELL
Santa Monica, Message. (May 16, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the contract extension of undefeated bantamweight superstar Darrion "Wolf ayaa" Caldwell (9-0) si gaar ah multi-sano, heshiis multi-dagaallanka.
“Darrion is a fighter who I really think has that x-factor,” said President Scott Coker. “After his last fight, I looked at our matchmaker and I just said, ‘Wow, this is kid is exploding with talent.’ I’m very happy we were able to get this deal done and I look forward to seeing this star rise for years to come.”
Growing up in New Jersey, Caldwell was a talented, multi-sport athlete who shined the brightest on the wrestling mats. After becoming a three-time high school state champion in New Jersey, “The Wolf” naturally joined “The Wolfpack,” earning a spot on the North Carolina State University wrestling squad. With the Wolfpack, he continued dominate his opponents, winning the NCAA national wrestling championship in 2009.
Making his professional MMA debut in 2012, the 28-year-old has looked seemingly unstoppable at times throughout his first nine fights. In uu taabtay kulankoodii ugu danbeysay, the six-fight Bellator MMA veteran Caldwell convincingly defeated former two-division Bellator champion, and Greco-Roman world champion wrestler Joe Warren. You can watch the video by clicking on the photo’s below.
“Bellator has been nothing but good to me,” Caldwell shared with the MMA Hour this morning. “They saw my talent early on in my career and they came after me… I’m here to let everyone know I’m going to continue my talents at Bellator MMA… With Bellator Jumping on board, it’s time to get married. I’m in it for the long run.”
Caldwell is nothing if not confident in himself, continuing with host Ariel Helwani: “I’ve always been a star, but it’s just been about getting on that platform and Bellator is giving me that opportunity… I don’t think any 135-pounder can see me, ya feel me? Whether its UFC, Bellator, anywhere in the world there isn’t a 135-pounder that can beat me.”
PHIL DAVIS REAFFIRMS HIMSELF AS LIAM MCGEARY’S NEXT CHALLENGER WITH WIN OVER KING MO
San Jose, Message. (May 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis iyo King Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. In dhamaadka, 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 “Mr. Wonderful’s” next 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,” Waxaad Cawad (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) iyo Jeremiah Monaghan (9-5). A native of San Jose, “JSD” took 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 is “JSD’s” second 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 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 Adam “Bomb’s” second first-round finish and the quickest of his budding career. Iyadoo guusha, the Half Moon Bay, Message. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Urdun Parsons before his death, taas oo 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) dhammeeyayna 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.
Natiijooyinka hordhaca ah:
James Chapman (1-0) adkaaday Sean Tucker (0-1) via TKO (qaad) at 4:41 wareegsanaa laba
Anthony Taylor (1-1) adkaaday Victor Jones (0-2) via KO at 0:27 ka mid ah wareega
Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) adkaaday Martin Sano (4-2) via Ko (qaad) at 1:18 ka mid ah wareega
Josh Paiva (8-1) adkaaday Steven Gruber (5-2) via soo gudbinta (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at 2:14 wareegsanaa laba
Sam Spengler (9-5) adkaaday Doyle Childs (2-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Joshua Hardwick (1-0) adkaaday Jorge Acosta (1-2) via soo gudbinta (ceejiya guillotine) at 1:21 ka mid ah wareega
Jamielene Nievara (4-1) adkaaday Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO at 2:43 wareegsan saddex
Mark Dickman (11-2) adkaaday Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) via TKO (qaad) at 3:05 wareegsan saddex
BELLATOR TO INSTATE THE ‘JORDAN PARSONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND’
On May 4, the world lost an incredibly talented mixed martial artist and an even better human being with the passing of Jordan Parsons. Maanta, Bellator MMA has committed to ensuring that his legacy lives on in the form of a yearly scholarship to “Pretty Boy’s” favorite wrestling camp. With the newly-announced Jordan Parsons Scholarship Fund, Bellator will annually send a young wrestler to “The J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camp” where Parsons honed his skills.
“Jordan Parsons was an integral part of the Bellator family and his devastating loss is one that we are all continuing to mourn,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “In collaborating with Jordan’s family, we are very proud to announce this scholarship program in his name. We are hopeful that the future recipients of this scholarship will be afforded a wrestling education and honor Parson’s name by embodying the passion and intensity that he had for this sport and life in general.”
In 2007, a 16-year-old Jordan Parsons spent two weeks at the J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camp, which offers several locations across the country taught by University of Minnesota Head Coach J Robinson.
“We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jordan Parsons,” said Robinson. “We are humbled and honored that the Parsons family and Bellator have committed to send a deserving wrestler to one of our Camps. We will work as hard as we can at helping that wrestler reach their goals and create a positive change in their life, while honoring Jordan’s memory.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful for all of the support that Scott Coker and Bellator are providing with this scholarship fund,” said Parson’s mother Anna Morsaw. “This camp really helped Jordan develop into a better wrestler, and more importantly a better young man. He came home with J Robinsons ‘Never Quit, Never Give up’ mentality engrained in him. he learned to set goals, reach his goals and then set new goals. Bellator is doing their part to make Jordan a legend, and that’s what he always wanted.”
Details on how to apply for the scholarship will be announced in the near future.
Injury forces Ramazan Emeev to withdraw from M-1 Challenge 68 vs. Alexander Shlemenko June 16 in St. Petersburg, Russia
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MONSTER ENERGY SIGNS EXTENSION AS BELLATOR’S OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNER
DEAL CONTINUES STARTING WITH TOMORROW NIGHT’S ‘BELLATOR 154: DAVIS VS. KING MO’ – FEATURING MONSTER ENERGY ATHLETE PHIL DAVIS – ONLY ON SPIKE
PHOTO © HANS MOLENKAMP// MONSTER ENERGY/All Rights Reserved
Santa Monica, Message. (May 13, 2016) - Bellator MMA is pleased to announce an extension with one of its major sponsors, Monster Energy. The new deal with the world’s leading energy drink company ensures that fans will see the iconic green “M” Monster logo in the Bellator cage for years to come.
Monster will continue to own highly visible inventory inside the Bellator cage and sponsor concourse activations during events as well as additional off-site promotional activations. To complement the live event experience, Monster and Bellator will look to engage in a multi-faceted activation plan intended to build customer loyalty and drive tune-in of the Bellator broadcasts on Spike. The sponsorship extension will also see Bellator MMA continue to put on fights during the “Monster Energy Cup” – an event that showcases the world’s top supercross riders in a head to-head battle for the coveted “Monster Energy Cup” award and the chance to win one million dollars.
“Monster Energy is the ultimate lifestyle brand that puts its fans first – which aligns perfectly with our philosophy at Bellator,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They are an ideal partner and we look forward to continuing to link our high-energy action-packed events with their world-class product.”
"Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” on May 14 will be the promotion’s first event with the newly-renewed sponsorship deal, and features Monster Energy athlete Phil Davis haddii ay dhacdo ugu weyn. In addition to Davis, Monster sponsors several Bellator athletes including: Quinton "duullaankii" Jackson, Joe Schilling, Michael Chandler, Joey Beltran iyo Brennan Ward.
Coker continued: “The ability for our athletes to procure their own sponsorships is something we take great pride in, and we look forward to giving our athletes an opportunity to represent the world’s largest energy drink brand for the foreseeable future.”
GPG 24 Fighting for Wounded Soldiers 3 – THIS Saturday – May 14, 2016 - 7 PM at the Voorhees Coliseum FIGHT CLUB!!
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, JULY 30
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MARLOES COENEN RECEIVES NEW OPPONENT AHEAD OF ‘BELLATOR 155’ — ALEXIS DUFRESNE REPLACES JULIA BUDD
Santa Monica, Message. (May 10, 2016) – Due to injury, Julia Budd (8-2) has been forced to withdraw from her inaugural Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout against Marloes Coenen (23-6). Sidaas darteed, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " at CenturyLink Arena ee Boise, Idaho, on May 20.
The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, taas oo Rafael Carvalho (12-1) Difaacay uu suunka ka dhanka ah oo ololaysa Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Waxaa intaa dheer, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) ku soo laaban doona garoomada markii ugu horeysay tan iyo bishii June, marka uu adkeysi ah Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) dhacdo co-weyn ee card ee. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ lightweight title, Marcin Haynayo (21-4) iyo Dave Jansen (20-3) sidoo kale jiri doona in tallaabo. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, markii Dan Charles (10-3) kulmay Augusto Sakai (9-0) iyo Joey Beltran (17-12) qaadanaysaa Chase Gormley (12-5).
Qiimaha tikidhada "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " bilaaban doono oo kaliya $25 oo waa on sale haatan ee Bellator.com, Xafiiska Arena Box CenturyLink ama CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Munaasabadan ayaa waxay hawada ku nool iyo free on Spike at 9 p.m. IYO/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.comiyo The Bellator Mobile App.
A former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion, Marloes Coenen, is riding a two-fight winning streak and undefeated record under the Bellator MMA fray into her bout with Dufresne. “Rumina” began her career winning eight consecutive fights and 13 of her first 14. The 35-year-old has been competing professionally since 2000 and has been an integral part of the progression of women’s mixed martial arts, challenging some of the best that the sport has to offer. Hadda, it’s back to the drawing board for the Dutch submission specialist when she looks to spoil the Bellator MMA debut of Alexis Dufresne.
The 25-year-old Alexis Dufresne began her career with a blazing start, earning victories in her first five scraps, all of which she ended in the first round. Born in Temecula, Message., “Sneaky Zebra” has strung together an impressive resume, including three straight first round knockout wins dating back to her 2013-14 seasons and most recently two appearances for the UFC. Dufresne will be making her Bellator MMA debut jimcaha soo socda and hopes to get back to her winning ways when she fills in for the absent Julia Budd on short notice.
Buuxi "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Card Dagaallami
Bellator MMA dhexe World Title Dagaallami: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)
Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)
Bellator MMA culus Feature xumad: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)
Bellator MMA Feature khafiif xumad: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Haynayo (21-4)
Bellator MMA culus Feature xumad: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)
Card hordhac ah
Bellator MMA featherweight hordhaca xumad: Marloes Coenen (23-6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)
Bellator MMA bantamweight hordhaca xumad: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)
Bellator MMA flyweight hordhaca xumad: veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)
Bellator MMA featherweight hordhaca xumad: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)
Bellator MMA bantamweight hordhaca xumad: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)
Bellator MMA khafiif hordhaca xumad: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)
Bellator MMA dhexe hordhaca xumad: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)
Bellator MMA bantamweight hordhaca xumad: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)
Bellator MMA bantamweight hordhaca xumad: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)
Two Main Card Fights Complete ‘Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo’ on May 14
SAAD AWAD-‘CYBORG’ SANTOS & ADAM PICCOLOTTI-RAY WOOD ARE OFFICIAL
Santa Monica, Message. (May 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Waxaad Cawad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolot (7-0) oo ay kasoo horjeeddo Ray Wood (6-1) ayaa lagu daray in kaarka ugu weyn ee "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 Xarunta SAP ee San Jose, Message.
These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) iyo Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC). Waxaa intaa dheer, a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) iyo Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) wajihi doonaan 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. IYO/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com iyo The Bellator Mobile App laga bilaabo 6:30 p.m. IYO. Tigidhada bilaaban doono oo kaliya $30 oo waa on sale haatan ee 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. In 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 group, 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 si ay u 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 at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Samaynta uu 2016 kulankiisii ugu horeysay, 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 record, 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.
Buuxi "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 Feature khafiif xumad: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Ray Wood (6-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature xumad: Waxaad Cawad (18-7) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature xumad: Andre Fialho (6-0) vs. Rick Reger (7-1)
Card hordhac ah:
Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) 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. Jeremiah 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 (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Sean Tucker (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)