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BELLATOR 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & Foto
Darrion Caldwell (11-1) meriri Eduardo Dantas (20-4) site na etebe (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)
Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”
Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) meriri Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) site na nrubeisi (triangle ịkpagbu) na 1:56 nke gburugburu atọ
Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”
Pat Curran (23-7) meriri John “Macapa” (21-3-2) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Ugbu a, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”
Leandro Higo (18-3) meriri Joe Taimanglo (23-8) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. N'ihi na nke a ọgụ, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”
Manny Muro (9-3) meriri Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sean Holden (6-2) meriri Shakir McKillup (7-6) site TKO (punches) na 4:39 nke gburugburu abụọ
Ụlọ akụ Carrington (7-0) meriri Steve Kozola (8-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)
Chance Rencountre (11-2) meriri Justin Patterson (9-4) site na nrubeisi (D’Arce choke) na 2:58 nke gburugburu otu
Teagan Dooley (6-2) meriri DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) site na nrubeisi (Americana) na 2:12 nke gburugburu abụọ
Westin Wilson (5-2) meriri L.J. Hermreck (3-3) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na :55 nke gburugburu abụọ
Kendall Carnahan (6-1) meriri Daniel Carey (3-2) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ernest James (1-0) meriri Ray Jones (0-1) site TKO (punches) 2:53 nke gburugburu otu
EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH
THACKERVILLE, Ọ DỊ MMA. (Dec. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) na “Bellator 166” na Fraịdee, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.
With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Friday, mgbe “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”
Mgbe agha ahụ, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for echi n'abalị “Bellator 167” omume, which pits Joe Taimanglo megide Darrion Caldwell.
McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory
In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A.J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Osisi (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. Otú ọ dị, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sanchez.
Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller
In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C.R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 mkpọsa. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.
Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory
Na oghere n'obi nke “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, ndikan Ben Reiter (17-2-1) site na etebe (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.
Mbido Kaadị Results:
Gregory Babene (18-11) meriri Emiliano Sordi (14-6) site na nrubeisi (Guillotine ịkpagbu) na 3:11 nke gburugburu otu
Treston Thomison (10-4) meriri Dawond Pickney (10-6) site na nrubeisi (Arm-bar) na :51 nke gburugburu otu
Derrick Adkins (9-3) meriri Chris Jones (10-5) site na nrubeisi (Brabo ịkpagbu) na 4:09 nke gburugburu abụọ
Kinny Spotwood (3-2) meriri John King (4-4) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & Mkpebi
JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
Santa Monica, Calif. (November 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Baby (16-8) megide Derek Fields (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA., na Saturday, December 3.
In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Na mgbakwunye, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.
N'abalị nke abụọ nke ntụrụndụ - "Belator 167" – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) megide Emily Ducote (4-1), yana Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vesos Andrew Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.
A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) megide Joe Warren (14-5) na ibu featherweight na-eme ka atụmanya na-enweghị mmeri A.J. McKee (5-0) megide Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”N'ikpeazụ, a Bantamweight tuanu n'etiti Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) na C.R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.
Tiketi maka mmemme isi okpukpu abụọ pụrụ iche na-amalite n'otu ntabi anya $45 enwere ike zụta ya na WinStar World cha cha & Resort Box Office, yana Ticketmaster na Bellator.com.
"Bellator 167: Baby vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT., mgbe "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2"ikuku ndụ na free na Fraịdee na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. Mbọ mbụ maka mmemme abụọ a ga-aga n'ihu Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App.
The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 mkpọsa, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.
Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 nsọtụ, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 na Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.
The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Na 14 nke ya 19 ọrụ nkwanye-abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout ma ọ bụ nrubeisi, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.
Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi na "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Missouri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.
Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pico, Na Ruth na Tyrell Fortune as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.
Fighting out of Clinton, Ọ DỊ MMA., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, na December 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.
Complete "Bellator 167: Baby vs. Campos 2” Main Card:
Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Baby" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Fields (17-6)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)
Njirimara Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andrew Fialho (7-0)
Ọkụ mbido featherweight: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)
Updated Preliminary Card:
Ọkụ mbido ibu dị arọ: Jarod Trice (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)
Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)
Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)
FORMER DIVISION CHAMP MARCOS GALVAO RETURNS TO FACE L.C. DAVIS DURING OPENING NIGHT OF BELLATOR MMA DOUBLEHEADER AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & Mkpebi
CHRIS HONEYCUTT-BEN REITER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PUTS STAMP ON STACKED MAIN CARD
Santa Monica, Calif. (October 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) megide C.R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) na Ben Reiter (17-1-1) e kwukwara ka isi kaadị nke "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA., na December 2.
The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" — will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) and former belt holder Joe Warren (14-5). Na mgbakwunye, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) megide Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.
Tiketi maka mmemme isi okpukpu abụọ pụrụ iche na-amalite n'otu ntabi anya $45 enwere ike zụta ya na WinStar World cha cha & Resort Box Office, yana Ticketmaster na Bellator.com.
"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" ikuku ndụ na free na Fraịdee na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. "Belator 167" ikuku ndụ na free na satọde na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. Mbọ mbụ maka mmemme abụọ a ga-aga n'ihu Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App. A ga-ama ọkwa ịgba egwu ndị ọzọ n'izu ndị na-abịa.
Brazilian superstar Marcos Galvao returns to action having won seven of his last nine and is ready for another push at the division’s belt. Hailing from Amazonas, Brazil, the illusive “Loro” has only been finished once in the past seven years, while conversely finishing his opponent in five of his 11 wins over that same period. Now Galvao returns to WinStar World Casino & Amalite, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. Ọ baghị uru ikwu, the 34-year-old Galvao will have tremendous motivation to win, as the division he once championed dominates a stacked main card in Thackerville.
Davis enters the contest for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, earning victories in three of his first four bouts with the promotion. The 35-year-old bantamweight has finished his opponent in 15 nke ya 23 career wins, na nsonye 11 na oghere gburugburu. A winner in seven of his last nine contests, the Kansas City, Missouri native consistently finds himself amid conversation with the division’s top contenders. Davis hopes to replicate the same success that he had in his most recent victory over Hideo Tokoro at "Bellator 135," where his split decision win was labeled Yahoo! Sports’ “Best Fight of the Half-Year.” The former Pratt Community College wrestling coach now faces an opportunity to climb the ranks in a tasty matchup against one of the game’s best.
A six-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Honeycutt made a lasting impression in his first two appearances under the promotion, recording back-to-back knockouts. Fighting out of Fresno, Calif., the 28-year-old knockout artist began his professional career with an impressive streak of six consecutive victories, including five finishes and four knockouts. “The Cutt” made a successful transition to the welterweight division in his Bellator MMA debut in 2014, before returning to the middleweight class in his most recent win over Mikkel Parlo na “Bellator 156.”
After making his professional debut in 2011, Reiter collected sixteen wins before surrendering his first career loss. The 29-year-old New Yorker competed mainly in Peru early in his career, fighting under the direction of Inka Fighting Championship, before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. Since making his promotional debut for the Scott Coker-led organization, “The Hunter” has added three more victories to his already impressive résumé, as he quickly finds himself among the division’s elite. With nine of his 17 ọrụ nkwanye-abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout ma ọ bụ nrubeisi, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.
Complete "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C.R.. Davis (23-7)
Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)
Updated Preliminary Card:
Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Osisi (7-2)
Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)
Ọkụ mbido ibu dị arọ: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Queen (8-3)
Ọgba mbụ nke Middleweight: Gregory Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)
N'abalị nke abụọ nke BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER NSỤRỤ FLY WEIGHT N'ỊKPỤTA ILIMA MACFARLANE NA-ECHICHE EMILY DUCOTE NA WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & Mkpebi
CHIDI NJOKUANI-ANDRE FIALHO KWESỊRỊ NA MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 167’ NA DECEMBER 3
Santa Monica, Calif. (October 21, 2016) – A flyweight esemokwu pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) megide Emily Ducote (4-1) na olulu mmiri welterweight Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) megide Andrew Fialho (7-0) e kwukwara ka isi kaadị nke "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," nke ga-eme n'ime WinStar World cha cha & Resotu ke Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA., na satọde, December 3.
N'abalị nke abụọ nke ntụrụndụ - "Belator 167" — ga-egosipụta a featherweight isi omume n'etiti Pat Curran (22-7) na John Teixeira (19-1-2), mgbe "Belator 166" bụ onye isi egwuregwu bantamweight ụwa rematch pitting onye mmeri ugbu a Eduardo Dantas (18-4) megide Joe Warren (14-5) na ibu featherweight na-eme ka atụmanya na-enweghị mmeri A.J. McKee (5-0) megide Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).
Tiketi maka mmemme isi okpukpu abụọ pụrụ iche na-amalite n'otu ntabi anya $45 enwere ike zụta ya na WinStar World cha cha & Resort Box Office, yana Ticketmaster na Bellator.com.
"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira" ikuku ndụ na free na satọde na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT., mgbe "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" na-agbasakwa ndụ na n'efu na Fraịde na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. Mbọ mbụ maka mmemme abụọ a ga-aga n'ihu Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App. A ga-ama ọkwa ịgba egwu ndị ọzọ n'izu ndị na-abịa.
Ikekwe ọnweghị aha na-eto ngwa ngwa na obodo MMA karịa nke Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, ka Flyweight dị afọ iri abụọ na isii ejirila mmeri anọ dị n'usoro rigoro n'ike n'ike ma gụchaa atọ.. Ọkachamara nrubeisi a na-emerighị emeri emerila mmeri n'asọmpi atọ mbụ ya n'okpuru nkwalite Scott Coker duziri., na imecha ma Amber Tackett na Rebeka Rut site na nrubeisi. Aha sitere na Honolulu, Hawaii, "The Ilimanator" enwetala otu mmeri knockout ọrụ, nke bịara nnọọ 10 sekọnd ole na ole n'ime ọgụ ọkachamara mbụ ya wee gbasaa na ịntanetị. MacFarlane ga-adọrọ uche ya gaa na nke ọzọ n'ime ndị asọmpi ụmụ agbọghọ kachasị elu nke Bellator MMA, Emily Ducote.
Ducote dị afọ 23 ga-eleba anya ka ọ bụrụ ihe na-adọrọ mmasị 2016 mkpọsa, ebe ọ nwetagoro mmeri n'ọgụ anọ ya n'afọ a. Ụzọ mmeri nke Ducote kacha ọhụrụ abatala n'okpuru nche anwụ Bellator MMA, Ndekọ nrubeisi agba nke abụọ n'azụ azụ na azụ agwụla n'elu oke ọkụ Brazil Bruna Vargas na Kenya Miranda. Ducote ga-achọ ugbu a ịgbakwunye n'ọgụ mmeri ọ na-emeri ugbu a, ka ọ na-akwado maka ihe ịrụ ụka adịghị ya na ọ bụ onye mmegide siri ike nke ọrụ ntorobịa ya. Nwa amaala Oklahoma City, "Gordinha" laghachiri n'ụlọ ịlụ ọgụ n'azụ ụlọ ya, ebe ọ na-atụ anya na a rere WinStar World cha cha & Ebe ntụrụndụ jupụtara na ezigbo ndị enyi na ezinụlọ.
Njokuani mere ka ọnụnọ ya nwee mmetụta n'isi mmalite ọrụ ya, ndekọ na-agwụ na nke ọ bụla n'ime mmeri asaa mbụ ya n'ọrụ, gụnyere ịkụ aka isii na agba nke mbụ isii. "Chidi Bang Bang" gara n'ihu na-ahụ ihe ịga nke ọma na ike ịkụ aka ya, dị ka 10 nke ya 15 mmeri ọrụ bịara site na ịkụ aka ma ọ bụ nrubeisi. Ọ ga-esiri gị ike ịchọta onye agha na-agbanwe agbanwe karịa Njokuani ugbu a, onye Las Vegas dị afọ 27 na-abanye n'ụlọ a na-achọ mmeri ya nke asaa n'usoro na 11 nke ikpeazụ ya na 12, akpa azụ 2012. Njokuani emeriela agba abụọ mbụ ya n'okpuru nduzi nke Bellator MMA kemgbe ọ sonyere na nkwalite na 2015, na isi mmeri n'elu mmasị nke Ricky Rainey na Thiago Jambo Goncalves. Ọ na-atụ anya ịgbakwunye na ndepụta ahụ mgbe ọ sonyere onye iro ya Andre Fialho na December 3.
Na akara na-enweghị ntụpọ nke 7-0, Fialho na-esonyere onye iro ya Njokuani dịka otu n'ime ndị na-ese ihe egwu na-atụ egwu na egwuregwu ahụ. Welterweight dị afọ iri abụọ na abụọ akwụsịla nke ọ bụla n'ime ndị mmegide ya asaa wee merie ọkpụ isii. O nwere ike ịbụ ihe na-adọrọ mmasị karị bụ ụzọ onye ntorobịa Portuguese na-atụ anya na-emeri ndị iro ya, na isii n'ime mmeri asaa na-abịa na agba nke mbụ na atọ na nkeji mbụ nke ime ihe. Kemgbe ịbanye na Bellator MMA fray na mbido afọ a, Fialho edekọla mmeri mbụ nke knockout meriri Manuel Meraz na Rick Reger, na-egosi na mbido ọrụ ya na ya so na nkịta kacha elu. Anyị nwere ike ijide n'aka na anyị ga-ahụ ụfọdụ ọkụ ọkụ na-efe efe mgbe Fialho na-abanye n'ụlọ n'ime WinStar World cha cha & Ebe ezumike na Thackerville na Disemba a.
Emelitere "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” isi kaadị:
Isi ihe omume featherweight: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)
Njirimara Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andrew Fialho (7-0)
BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.
NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN
NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA
Santa Monica, Calif. (October 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Friday/Saturday doubleheader event. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A.J. McKee (5-0) na Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).
Ka ọ dịgodị, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) megide John Teixeira (19-1-2).
The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA. Tickets start at just $45 enwere ike zụta ya na WinStar World cha cha & Resort Box Office, yana Ticketmaster na Bellator.com.
"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" ikuku ndụ na free na Fraịdee na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe nke mbido oké mmanya ga-enuba ndụ on Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App.
"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira" ikuku ndụ na free na satọde na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe nke mbido oké mmanya ga-enuba ndụ on Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App. A ga-ama ọkwa ịgba egwu ndị ọzọ n'izu ndị na-abịa.
Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 nsọtụ, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 ọrụ mmeri. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”
Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai na "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” Mgbe 39 afọ, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.
Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17nke time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. Na n'elu nke, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patricio “Pitbull” for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, na 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 Enwee Mmeri, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.
The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first-round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Na 14 nke ya 19 ọrụ nkwanye-abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout ma ọ bụ nrubeisi, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.
Emelitere "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" Main Kaadị:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)
Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)
Emelitere "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira"Main Kaadị:
Isi ihe omume featherweight: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)
RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ Isi ihe omume
BOISE, IDAHO (Ka 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho na Fraịdee n'abalị, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).
The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ mkpebi, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.
Na mmeri, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.
BELLATOR KICKBOXING: Abụrụ. LOUIS ANNOUNCED
The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, pitting Joe Schilling megide Hisaki Kato. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.
Ọzọ ịlụ ọgụ, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.
The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on June 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.
Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran
It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, ma n'ikpeazụ, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) merie n'elu Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12nke win under the Bellator MMA fray.
Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai
The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 nkeji, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.
Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen
In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 n'ime akpa gburugburu. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 underdog.
Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener
During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Life Beltran (17-13) na Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. N'ikpeazụ, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.
Mbido Kaadị Results:
Vince Morales (4-1) meriri Hamilton Ash (3-2) via KO at 2:32 nke gburugburu atọ
Joe Hamilton (4-0) meriri Tyler Freeland (3-1) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 0:22 nke gburugburu otu
Casey Johnson (5-0) meriri Brendon Raftery (4-3) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 1:16 nke gburugburu abụọ
Marcin N'ịbụ (22-4) meriri Dave Jansen (20-4) site na etebe (30-27, 29-28 2x)
Jesse Brock (22-8) meriri Olly Bradstreet (39-13) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:57 nke gburugburu atọ
uche Noland (16-6) meriri Sean Powers (9-6) site ko (punches) na 3:29 nke gburugburu otu
Scott Thometz (10-5) meriri Josh Tyler (7-4) site na etebe (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)
Veta Arteaga (2-0) meriri Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) site na etebe (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!
MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ Echi NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE
BOISE, IDAHO. (Ka 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action echi at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT.
Middleweight onye mmeri Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) na Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) na Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.
"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Life Beltran (17-12) aka Chase Gormley (12-5) na Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.
An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) na Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.
Very few tickets for the event remain, na dị na Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.
Main Kaadị: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. NA/8:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator Emmanuel Middleweight World Title Ọgụ: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)
Bellator Emmanuel Featherweight Co-Main Omume: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)
Bellator Emmanuel Heavyweight Njirimara n'obi: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)
Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)
Bellator Emmanuel Heavyweight Njirimara n'obi: Life Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)
Mbido Kaadị: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. NA/6:00 p.m. CT)
Bellator Emmanuel Bantamweight Preliminary n'obi: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)
Bellator Emmanuel fechaa Preliminary n'obi: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin N'ịbụ (155.9)
Bellator Emmanuel Flyweight Preliminary n'obi: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)
Bellator Emmanuel Featherweight Preliminary n'obi: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)
Bellator Emmanuel Bantamweight Preliminary n'obi: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)
Bellator Emmanuel fechaa Preliminary n'obi: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)
Bellator Emmanuel Middleweight Preliminary n'obi: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. uche Noland (185.6)
Bellator Emmanuel Bantamweight Preliminary n'obi: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)
MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’
CARVALHO AND MANHOEF MEET WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE Nke a na Friday AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE
CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS
Bellator President Scott Coker, along with “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” main and co-main event fighters Rafael Carvalho (12-1), Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1), Pat Curran(21-7) na Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote a Friday si omume.
Scott Coker
“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”
On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…
“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”
On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…
“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”
Rafael Carvalho
“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”
“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.
“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.
On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…
“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.
Melvin Manhoef
“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.
Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?
“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Carvalho] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”
What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?
“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”
Pat Curran
“I am really excited to step in there na Fraịdee and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that na Fraịdee."
Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?
“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”
Georgi Karakhanyan
“I can’t wait for Friday n'abalị. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”
On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…
“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”
On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…
“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 percent. "
DIGITAL RECAP
"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.
Agbachitere: Rafael Carvalho – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down. |
Ntọala: Melvin Manhoef – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down. |
Ntọala: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains. |
What to Watch: Carvalho vs. Manhoef – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Rafael Carvalho na Melvin Manhoef will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down. |
What to Watch: Held vs. Jansen – Marcin N'ịbụis a monster on the mat and Dave Jansen will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down. |
What to Watch: Curran vs. Karakhanyan – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain. |
Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world. |
Ọgụ Ama: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " na CenturyLink Arena na Boise, Idaho, Friday, Ka 20.
Na mgbakwunye, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, na Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (21-7) na Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, na Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) na Life Beltran (17-12) ihu anya megide Chase Gormley (12-5).
Tiketi maka "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, nakwa dị ka Bellator.com. Na ihe onwe ndụ na free on Spike na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App.