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MARLOES COENEN RECEIVES NEW OPPONENT AHEAD OF ‘BELLATOR 155’ — ALEXIS DUFRESNE REPLACES JULIA BUDD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maggio 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). Di conseguenza, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " a CenturyLink Arena di Boise, Idaho, su Maggio 20.

The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, nel quale Rafael Carvalho (12-1) difende la sua cintura contro il fuoco Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). In aggiunta, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) tornerà in azione per la prima volta dal giugno, quando affronta il resiliente Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in co-main event della scheda. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ titolo leggero, Marcin Held (21-4) e Dave Jansen (20-3) sarà anche in azione. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, quando Dan Charles (10-3) incontra Augusto Sakai (9-0) e Joey Beltran (17-12) assume Chase Gormley (12-5).

Biglietti "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita presso Bellator.com, l'Arena Box Office CenturyLink o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. L'evento va in onda in diretta e gratuitamente su Spike a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.come Il Mobile App Bellator.

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. Ora, 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, Calif., “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 Venerdì prossimo and hopes to get back to her winning ways when she fills in for the absent Julia Budd on short notice.

Completa "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Carta di Lotta

Bellator MMA medi titolo mondiale lotta: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA piuma Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight funzione di incontro: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Caratteristica leggero Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight funzione di incontro: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

 

Carta preliminare

 

Bellator MMA piuma preliminare Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA mosca preliminare Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA piuma preliminare Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA leggero preliminare Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA medi preliminare Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

 

BELLATOR RETAINS THE SERVICES OF EXCITING FEATHERWEIGHT EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION

Al di sopra: Emmanuel Sanchez lands a shot on Daniel Pineda at “Bellator 149” il Feb. 19, 2016

SANTA MONICA (Marzo 29, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce that it has retained the services of 25-year-old talent Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2), having re-signed the exciting fighter to a multi-year, multi-fight contract extension.

 

Sanchez boasts a 6-1 record under the Bellator banner, with his only loss coming in the form of a decision at the hands of former featherweight champion Pat Curran (21-7). The exciting product from the famed Roufusport Team earned his contract extension after winning three fights in a row against Henry Corrales (12-2), Justin Lawrence (8-3) e Daniel Pineda (21-12) all in under five months.

 

“El Matador’s” fight against Pineda kicked off action for the record breaking “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event that was watched by over 3.5 milioni di telespettatori. You can watch the enthralling action by clicking on the image below.

 

VIDEO: Click above to re-watch the epic battle from Bellator 149

 

Sanchez trains under the tutelage of highly regarded coach Duke Roufus alongside former WWE superstar CM Punk and other talented MMA fighters the likes of Ben Askren and Anthony Pettis. All'inizio di questo mese, Roufus shed light on a positive story involving an MMA fighter and a motor vehicle, when he announced that Sanchez had used his “Bellator 149” purse to buy a new car for his mother.

DUE NUOVI BOUTS COMPLETE 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO VS. Carta principale Manhoef 'a Boise MAGGIO 20 - SOLO SU SPIKE

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Marzo 24, 2016) - Un attacco leggero pitting Marcin Held (21-4) contro Dave Jansen (20-3) e un abbinamento concorso dei pesi massimi Chase Gormley (12-5) contro Joey Beltran (17-12), sono stati aggiunti alla scheda principale "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " a CenturyLink Arena di Boise, Idaho maggio 20.

 

I combattimenti si uniscono una scheda che dispone già di un colossale evento principale medi World Championship, quando Rafael Carvalho (12-1) difende la sua cintura contro il fuoco Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). In aggiunta, ex titlist Bellator MMA piuma Pat Curran (21-7) tornerà in azione per la prima volta dal giugno, quando affronta il resiliente Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in co-main event della scheda.

 

Biglietti "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita presso Bellator.com, l'Arena Box Office CenturyLink o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. L'evento va in onda in diretta e gratuitamente su Spike a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Un bambino di otto lotta arie preliminari di carte in diretta su Bellator.com eIl Mobile App Bellator con inizio alle 6:30 p.m. E.

 

Held, un 13-lotta Bellator MMA veterano, sembra di iniziare un'altra lunga striscia vincente dopo aver visto la sua più recente serie di sei lotta scattò per mano di divisione campione Will Brooks durante "Bellator 145: With A Vengeance ". Il 24-year-old specialista presentazione ha registrato vittorie 11 del suo ultimo 13 combattimenti, con sei dei precedenti sette arrivate in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione. Il suo matchup succosa, con "Il fuggitivo" a "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " segna il suo 2016 debutto e primo combattimento dal novembre del 2015.

Dopo una vittoria unanime decisione su nativo polacco torna in 2013 a "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen cercherà di battere ancora una volta fuori Tenuto in leggera funzione di incontro della serata. "Il fuggitivo" entra nella sua nona lotta con Bellator MMA e guarda da aggiungere alla sua impressionante 7-1 record con la promozione. Con strisce vincenti di sette e 13 lotte per la sua illustre carriera di nove anni, il 36-anni, nativo dell'Oregon sarà ancora una volta hanno messo gli occhi su di iniziare un nuovo tratto di vittorie quando entra nella gabbia maggio 20.

 

In azione dei pesi massimi, Chase Gormley cercherà di costruire su una corsa impressionante di tre anni, che lo ha visto vincere cinque dei suoi ultimi sei incontri, quando assume Joey Beltran. Il campionato di combattimento Titan boss dei pesi massimi ha vinto il titolo della promozione con una vittoria decisione unanime contro Jon Madsen nel marzo del 2015.

 

Da quando è entrato nella mischia Bellator MMA 2013, Beltran ha gareggiato contro alcuni dei migliori combattenti della promozione ha da offrire, con matchups contro:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, e Brian Rogers. Dopo la transizione a pesi medi nel mese di aprile 2015, "La Mexicutioner" ha vinto due dei tre combattimenti, ma ora torna alla divisione dei pesi massimi che un tempo vagava.

Aggiornato "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Carta di Lotta

Bellator MMA medi titolo mondiale lotta: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA piuma Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight funzione di incontro: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Caratteristica leggero Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight funzione di incontro: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

 

Carta preliminare

 

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA mosca preliminare Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA piuma preliminare Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA leggero preliminare Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA medi preliminare Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

 

RAFAEL CARVALHO SET TO DEFEND MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST MELVIN MANHOEF AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ ON MAY 20

PAT CURRAN RETURNS AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Febbraio 26, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will make his first defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship against heavy-handed Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1) in caso principale "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " mag 20 a CenturyLink Arena di Boise, Idaho.

 

In caso di co-main, former Bellator MMA Featherweight Titlist Pat Curran (21-7) tornerà in azione per la prima volta dal giugno, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1).

 

Biglietti "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " partono da soli $25 and go on sale next Venerdì, Marzo 4 a Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office, CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com or by phone at 208-331-TIXS.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari saranno in diretta su streaming Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey a "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and extended his current winning streak to 12. The 29-year-old will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and has an impressive finishing rate of 83 cento.

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has been given the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor is fresh off his emphatic knockout of Hisaki Kato a "Bellator 146: Manhoef vs. Kato” nel mese di novembre. Now the 39-year-old is in position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, before returning to kickboxing competition in the newly founded Bellator Kickboxing league.

 

It’s hard to find a Bellator MMA fighter with as many memorable moments for the Scott Coker-led promotion as Pat Curran. The former featherweight kingpin has been involved in wars with fighters the likes of: current champion Daniel Straus, Patricio Freire, Daniel Weichel, e Joe Warren. Now “Paddy Mike” sets his sights on “Insane,” in a bout that surely has future title implications at stake.

 

Karakhanyan made a splash in his return to Bellator MMA in 2015, soffocando Bubba Jenkins in his first fight for the Viacom-owned promotion since 2011. Ora, the Millenia MMA standout will put his knack for submitting opponents (14x) to the test against Curran, a fighter who has only been submitted once in 28-fights.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” Updated Fight Card

Bellator MMA medi titolo mondiale lotta: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA piuma Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

UFFICIALE 'Bellator MMA: KONGO VS. RISULTATI Volkov ' & FOTO

ANCHE: Bellator MMA SEGNI JOSH "KOS" Koscheck a multi-FIGHT DEAL

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Mulvane, Maggio. (Giugno 26, 2015) - Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) utilizzata una vasta gamma di gomitate per sconfiggere Alexander Volkov (24-6) tramite decisione unanime nel main event di Bellator MMA: "Kongo vs. Volkov "da Kansas Stella Arena di Mulvane, Maggio., il Venerdì.

Il francese è stato implacabile con i suoi tentativi di takedown e "Drago" è stato in grado di usare la sua lunghezza per evitare di dosso, spendere una buona durata dell'incontro pesante sulla schiena.

Con la vittoria, Kongo migliora a 4-2 sotto l'ombrello Bellator MMA, mentre Volkov ora ha perso due decisioni consecutive.

 

In caso di co-main, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) era apparentemente in rotta verso una spettacolare arresto John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) ma un ginocchio mal consigliato alla testa di un Alessio abbattuto ha provocato un no contest.

 

Il 26-year-old Derby, Maggio. nativo aveva l'ex Cagefighting concorrente mondiale Estrema vacillato contro la gabbia, ma il rombo dei tifosi città natale può avere offuscato la sua processo decisionale, come Rickels ha gettato il ginocchio e, di conseguenza arbitro Rob Hinds sventolato fuori la lotta.

 

"Kansas, Mi dispiace tanto,"Ha dichiarato Rickels. "La lotta stava andando esattamente come mi aspettavo. Mi vedrete farlo di nuovo, tranne la prossima volta, Ho intenzione di finire giuridicamente mio avversario. Lo ginocchiata alla testa, Ho sbagliato, Avrei potuto fermato da un momento all'altro, ma volevo solo finire. "

 

In quello che sarà senza dubbio finire come un "ko dell'anno" candidato, Hisaki Kato (5-1) finito Joe Schilling (2-5) con un secondo turno Superman pugno per impressionare nel suo debutto Bellator MMA.

 

"Ho creduto in me stesso. So di avere le mani davvero pesanti e ci sono voluti solo un grande colpo di buttarlo fuori,"Kato ha detto dopo la lotta. "Sento di aver fatto un grande lavoro di rappresentare giapponese MMA. Non si tratta solo di grappling, siamo attaccanti anche come bene ".

 

Kato ha presentato la sua prese al primo turno, annullando il thailandese di classe mondiale di muay Schilling sul terreno. Ma dopo un paio di scambi anche per aprire la seconda lista, Kato ha colpito con un pugno in una posizione perfetta che ha inviato i presenti in una frenesia. Vale la pena notare che il internazionale giapponese ha vinto tutte e cinque le sue lotte per KO o TKO.

 

In apertura di incontro carta principale della serata, Pat Curran (21-7) tornato a vincere con un unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) decisione nel corso di un gioco Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran è stato originariamente previsto a faccia Yamauchi up, ma un infortunio ha creato l'occasione per Sanchez di fill-in con breve preavviso. I due pesi piuma mantenuto un ritmo torrido nel corso di 15 verbale, ma i tre giudici nominati dalla Commissione Kansas tutti ha dato ragione l'ex campione 145-pound.

 

Dopo la lotta, "Paddy Mike" ha promesso di continuare a migliorare il suo mestiere.

 

"Ho davvero bisogno di questa vittoria,"Ha detto Curran. "Voglio ringraziarlo per intensificare il preavviso di tre settimane e in lotta. Ho intenzione di continuare a venire, Ho un sacco di migliorare e continuare a lavorare su. Ho intenzione di tornare in palestra e continuare a migliorare. "

 

Josh Koscheck Firma:

 

Bellator MMA anche annunciato la firma di Josh "Kos" Koscheck (17-10) a un accordo multi-combattimento. Il welter arriva alla promozione Scott Coker guidato dal Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) dove ha accumulato il suo record combattendo alcuni dei nomi più importanti nella divisione welter, tra cui Georges St. Pierre e Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, è un ex campione di wrestling Division I, che si unisce ora una divisione welter ultra-competitivo, dove un rematch contro Paul Daley potrebbe giungere a buon fine.

 

Risultati Preliminari:

Frederick Brown (3-1) fermato Derek OHI (6-4) con pugni in Bellator 139 evento principale scuro. Il ko tecnico è venuto :29 secondi dall'inizio del primo turno.

Aaron Ely (5-2) utilizzato la sua abilità grappling chiazza di petrolio di presentare Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-5) con una ghigliottina choke in piedi a 1:05 del secondo round. "Il Cyborg" ha guadagnato tutte le sue cinque vittorie a titolo di presentazione.

 

Lotta delle donne solitario sul Bellator 139 carta non ha deluso, come Bryanna Fissori (2-0) guadagnato una unanime 29-28 vittoria decisione contro Iona Razafiarison (2-1). La differenza era il terzo e ultimo fotogramma, dove "The Pink Ranger" assicurato un supporto completo e piovvero pugni, cerca la finitura e ricevere il beneficio del dubbio dai giudici.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) sta facendo l'abitudine di scarti di finitura precoce, finendo il suo avversario Javy Ayala (8-4) tramite soffocamento posteriore nudo solo 72 secondi dopo il suono della campana di apertura. Con la vittoria, "Il Rasato Gorilla" ha due finiture primo turno nei suoi due scontri sotto la bandiera Bellator MMA.

 

Prima Augusto Sakai (10-0) e Daniel Gallemore (4-3) potrebbe ottenere i loro sgabelli per un terzo round, Angolo di Gallemore fermò la lotta. Da qualche parte lungo la strada, "Big Kansas" cominciò ad avere problemi a vedere, dando Sakai la vittoria via TKO e mantenere record del combattente brasiliano senza macchia a iniziare la sua carriera professionale.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) tornato al suo modo vincente contro Joe Lupo (19-10) il Venerdì notte, finitura del Kansas nativo con pugni a 1:00 del primo round. "The Kid Highlight" migliorato per 6-2 dentro la gabbia Bellator MMA.

 

Ci sono voluti 15 strettamente contestato minuti per trovare un vincitore tra i pesi leggeri Pablo Villaseca (9-1) e Bobby Cooper (12-5). Alla fine, due giudici ha segnato la lotta a favore di un uomo che chiamano "Super Duper,"Dandogli la decisione spaccata (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) vittoria.

 

Nel match della serata di apertura, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) reso il lavoro veloce di Greg Scott (3-4), raccogliendo la vittoria di presentazione dopo solo 1:17 di azione piuma.

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Mulvane, Maggio. (Giugno 25, 2015) - A seguito di pesare-ins a Kansas Stella Arena il Giovedi, il Bellator 139 evento principale tra Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) e Alexander Volkov (24-5) andrà avanti come previsto meno di 24 ore dopo.

Oltre al vedette, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,", Che va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, dispone di tre aggiuntivo imperdibile principali attacchi di carte.

In caso di co-main, eroe stato natale David "The Caveman" Rickels (16-3) sembra di porre fine all'attuale striscia vincente di John "The Natural" Alessio (35-17). Non solo è Rickels emozionante una volta che entra nella gabbia, ma è il suo scioperi che raccogliere anche un sacco di attenzione

La sempre emozionante Joe Schilling (2-4) continuerà il suo ritmo torrido 2015 quando incontra nuovo arrivato promozionale Hisaki Kato (4-1). "Stitch Em 'Up" è già previsto per competere durante la parte kickboxing di "Bellator: Dynamite "nel mese di settembre.

In apertura di incontro televisivo della serata, ex Bellator Featherweight Champion Pat Curran (20-7) cercherà di porre fine alla sua attuale skid due lotta quando incontra 24-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) con breve preavviso. "Paddy Mike" è stato originariamente previsto a faccia Yamauchi up, ma un infortunio deragliare l'inclinazione.

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Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (238.6) vs. Alexander Volkov (242)

 

Bellator Lotta leggero: David Rickels (155.9) vs. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator medi Lotta: Joe Schilling (185.9) vs. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator Featherweight Lotta: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Carta preliminare (6:45 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Lotta: Derek OHI (264) vs. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Lotta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (134.3) vs. Aaron Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator Featherweight Lotta: Iona Razafiarison (140.8) vs. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Lotta: Alex Huddleston (248.6) vs. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Lotta: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) vs. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator Featherweight Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) vs. Joe Lupo (145.8)

 

Bellator Lotta leggero: Bobby Cooper (155.9) vs. Pablo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator Featherweight Lotta: Greg Scott (145.7) vs. Gaston Reyno (145)

Emmanuel Sanchez Replaces Injured Goiti Yamauchi; Plus Four Additional Preliminary Bouts Complete 13-Fight “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” Card On June 26

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Giugno 8, 2015) – With an unfortunate injury forcing the withdrawal of Yamauchi up, Emmanuele "El Matador" Sanchez (10-1) receives the call to step in against former featherweight champion Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (20-7). With this change of opponent, and four newly announced matchups, "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on Giugno 26 is now complete with 13 total scraps to sink your teeth into.

 

The additional fights include heavyweight bouts between Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3) e Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1) as well as featherweights Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0) e pesi leggeri Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick “The Darkness” Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). L'evento si svolge Giugno 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com a 7 p.m. E/ 6 p.m. CT. Biglietti “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs.Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio (35-17) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1).

 

The 24-year-old Sanchez is an explosive featherweight, fighting with Duke Roufus out of the famed Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. The two-time Bellator veteran has shined throughout his current six-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a first-round rear naked choke over Stephen Banaszak at Bellator 128 followed by a dominant unanimous decision over Costa Rican standout Alejandro Villalobos at Bellator 135 lo scorso marzo. Sanchez faces stiff competition in former featherweight kingpin Curran, who has been involved in some of the most memorable Bellator fights of all time.

 

Huddleston, 28, is a key training has won four consecutive tilts since dropping the first fight of his professional career in 2011. Più di recente, “The Shaved Gorilla” stopped Derek Bohl at Bellator 130. Standing opposite Huddleston inside the cage will be the 26-year-old Ayala, who is on a three-fight promotional winning streak of his own. The California native has stopped his last three foes before reaching the judges’ discretion.

 

In the second added heavyweight feature, Bohl will seek his first win for the Southern California-based promotion. “Marshmallow” has won his first two bouts in 2015 on the regional circuit. Brown will have his second opportunity at success for Bellator against Bohl. The hometown fighter was finished by Daniel Gallemore at Bellator 113, which was his last time in action.

 

Undefeated at 3-0, Reyno will bring the tenacity he has shown on the independent MMA scene to the Bellator cage. “Tonga” has finished every fight he has been involved in and will look to make a mark on the featherweight division with his debut. Scott, a Whichita native, made his Bellator MMA debut in 2011 and has had a mixed bag of success.

 

da ultimo, a pair of experienced lightweights will round out the preliminary portion of the card when Navarro and Carrillo tangle inside the steel mesh. Con 43 professional bouts between them, both veterans will attempt to string together some wins under the Bellator banner.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1)

Bellator medi Feature Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Carta preliminare

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Lupo (18-10)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Lotta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Lotta: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim Lotta: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Female Featherweight Prelim Fight: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim Lotta: Alex Huddleston (5-1) vs. Javy Ayala (8-3)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Greg Scott (3-3) vs. Gaston Reyno (3-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim Lotta: Derek OHI (5-4) vs. Frederick Brown (2-1)

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Lotta: Marcio Navarro (13-11) vs. Cody Carrillo (8-11)

Bellator Knocks Out Four Additional Preliminary Bouts for Kansas Card On June 26

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Giugno 3, 2015) – With a complete four-fight main card already announced for “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” on June 26, the promotion has turned its focus to the preliminary showcase with four new fights.

 

The newly announced bouts include bantamweights Jeimeson “The Minion” Saudino (8-4) vs. Aaron “The Cyborg” Ely (4-2), pesi leggeri Bobby “Super Duper” Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0), as well as heavyweights Daniel “Big Kansas” Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0), and female featherweights Iona Razafiarison (2-0) e Bryanna “Pink Ranger” Fissori (1-0).

 

"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” is headlined by a heavyweight clash between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). L'evento si svolge Giugno 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com a 6:45 p.m. E/ 5:45 p.m. CT. Biglietti “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” start at just $17 and are currently available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Additional announced pairings on the SPIKE-televised card include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs.Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio (35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Picchiettare “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

In a bantamweight battle between two Kansas natives, Wichita’s Saudino is a scrapper who has won half of his eight professional victories without the judge’s help. He looks to improve to nine wins against Leavenworth’s Ely, a ground game specialist who has earned all four professional victories by submission. This 135-pound bout will be a must-see showcase of Midwest MMA talent.

 

RFA and Titan FC veteran Cooper has already earned two victories in the Bellator cage and will look to make his fight at Bellator 139 three in a row. He goes up against Villaseca, a Chilean MMA prospect with an unblemished professional record at 9-0, with three knockouts and three submission finishes.

 

Emporia’s “Big Kansas” Gallemore is a heavyweight who’s hands have earned all four of his victories, three of which have taken place under the Bellator banner. He will meet the undefeated Sakai, a dangerous Brazilian striker who has finished six of seven of his opponents with either his fists or knees.

 

Iony Razafiarison is a coming off of a unanimous decision victory in her professional debut this past January, and will look to make an immediate impact in her first fight with the Bellator promotion. She will take on Bryanna Fissori, who also makes her promotional debut at Bellator 139 after winning her first career victory by knockout last October.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator medi Feature Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Carta preliminare

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Lupo (18-10)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Lotta: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)

Bellator Lightweight Prelim Lotta: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Prelim Lotta: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight, as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

 

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“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Facile Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins e @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 alla @KansasStarArena giugno 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Maggio 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” evento, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pa “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) unnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com a 7 p.m. E / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.

 

Biglietti “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” che partono da soli $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sono attualmente disponibili pressoTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Solo 27 anni, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan a Bellator 132 nel mese di gennaio. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 apparenze. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 della sua 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator medi Feature Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Carta preliminare

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Lupo (18-10)

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,

as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk

Facile Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins e @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 alla @KansasStarArena giugno 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Maggio 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” evento, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pa “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) unnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com a 7 p.m. E / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.

 

Biglietti “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” che partono da soli $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sono attualmente disponibili pressoTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Solo 27 anni, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan a Bellator 132 nel mese di gennaio. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 apparenze. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 della sua 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator medi Feature Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Carta preliminare

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Lupo (18-10)

Facile Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins e @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 alla @KansasStarArena giugno 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Maggio 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” evento, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.

 

The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout BubbaThe Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The NoseWilk (18-10).

 

Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pa “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) unnd a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com a 7 p.m. E / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.

 

Biglietti “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” che partono da soli $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, sono attualmente disponibili pressoTicketmaster.com.

 

Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Solo 27 anni, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan a Bellator 132 nel mese di gennaio. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.

 

Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges decision only once in his 28 apparenze. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 della sua 18 career victories by way of submission.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

Scheda principale (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator medi Feature Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)

 

Carta preliminare

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Lotta: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Lupo (18-10)

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” adds middleweight slugfest pitting Joe Schilling vs. Hisaki Kato, making it the fourth and final main-card matchup

Facile Tweet: ".@JoeSchilling187 and Hisaki Kato join #Bellator139 alla @KansasStarArena su Giugno 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Maggio 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Joe “Stitch ‘Em UpSchilling (2-4) e Hisaki Kato (4-1) will clash in the fourth and final main-card matchup of next month’s “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” event which airs live on Spike.

 

Headlined by a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” si svolge Giugno 26 at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Maggio.

 

Additional matchups include lightweights Dave “The Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. Giovanni “Il naturale” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Picchiettare “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) assumendo Yamauchi up (18-2).

 

Carta principale La notte va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari streaming su Spike.com. Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.

 

Biglietti “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” che partono da soli $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, sono attualmente disponibili presso Ticketmaster.com.

 

Il 31-year-old Schilling ha combattuto professionalmente dal 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, dove ha conseguito sia U.S. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, anche, lavorando il suo modo di ultimo torneo di GLORY Man Standing scorso giugno, in competizione per tre volte in una sola serata. Schilling ha debuttato Bellator MMA nel mese di novembre, Segnare un “Knockout of the Year” candidate stoppage of noted striker Melvin Manhoef.

 

A karate stylist who first made his name in Japan in the sport of Kudo – a hybrid version of MMA that involves fighting in a gi, gloves and a mask – the 32-year-old Kato will fight in the U.S. giugno 26th per la prima volta. Kato’s transition in 2013 to traditional MMA rules has proven to be a rousing success, as he’s earned four knockout victories in his first five bouts. Three of those wins were earned in the first round, including an April 2014 victory that came in just 53 secondi.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Venerdì, Giugno 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, Mulvane, Kansas

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator Lotta Feature Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Bellator piuma Caratteristica Lotta: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)