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MULVANE, KS. (जुलाई 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion काल्डवेल (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, को 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, जबकि “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolf” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ शीर्षक.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put डेव Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” पछि 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 राउन्ड एक को.

झगडा पछि, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight पावलले "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) हस्तान्तरण Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 राउन्ड दुई. झगडा पछि, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.

Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, दानियल Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) on Friday night, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड परिणाम:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) पराजित Chuka विलिस (8-3) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) पराजित Matt Foster (6-9) जम्मा मार्फत (पछाडिको-नग्न निसास्सिनु) मा 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) पराजित Manny Meraz (8-3) जम्मा मार्फत (Guillotine निसास्सिनु) मा 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) पराजित विलियम Viana (7-3) KO मार्फत (पंचहरु) मा 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) पराजित Bruna Ellen (2-1) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) पराजित L.J. Hermreck (3-2) TKO मार्फत (पंचहरु) मा 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) पराजित Andy Riley (2-2) जम्मा मार्फत (Armbar) मा 2:44 of R1

फर्नान्डो मार्टिनेज (15-10-1) पराजित Marcio Navarro (14-13) विभाजित निर्णय मार्फत (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, क्यालिफोर्निया. (जुन 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) र Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” जुलाई मा 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Completing the televised card, Philipe Lins (9-1) सामना गर्नेछ विलियम Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Bruna Ellen (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Jessica Middleton.

The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion काल्डवेल (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own डेव Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). साथै, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, namely, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Emily Ducote (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Gaston Reyno (5-1), जब उहाँले मा लिन्छ L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com रयो Bellator मोबाइल अनुप्रयोग मा शुरुवात 7 p.m. र.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” मा स्पाइक बस्न airs 9 p.m. र/8 p.m. CT. घटना लागि टिकट बस मा सुरु $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. मा खुला घटना लागि दरवाजे 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of पेट curran र Georgi Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 रेकर्ड, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 career wins, 21 अधीनमा को बाटो द्वारा आएको छु, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on जुलाई 22.

Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 झगडे. The 25-year-old most recently defeated दानियल Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: बनाम Shamrock. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.

मा मात्र 30 वर्ष, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. सबै भन्दा हाल, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Kato बनाम. Manhoef," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, including three in the first round, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on जुलाई 22.

Hailing from Natal, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 व्यावसायिक bouts, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 सम्म 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. अब, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” back in 2014.

Undefeated to start her professional career, Bruna Ellen, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.

Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist यहाँ.

पूर्ण "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion काल्डवेल (9-0) बनाम. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: डेव Rickels (17-4, 1 कांग्रेस) बनाम. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 कांग्रेस)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight विशेषता bout: दानियल Weichel (36-9) बनाम. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Philipe Lins (9-1) बनाम. विलियम Viana (7-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-0) बनाम. Jessica Middleton (पदार्पण)

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) बनाम. Emily Ducote (2-1)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight प्रारंभिक bout: Gaston Reyno (5-1, 1 कांग्रेस) बनाम. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)

Bellator एमएमए Middleweight प्रारंभिक bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) बनाम. Trey Ogden (5-1)

Bellator एमएमए Welterweight प्रारंभिक bout: Chris Harris (6-0) बनाम. Matt Foster (6-8)

Bellator एमएमए हल्के प्रारंभिक bout: Marcio Navarro (14-12) बनाम. फर्नान्डो मार्टिनेज (14-10-1)

Bellator एमएमए Bantamweight प्रारंभिक bout: Johnny Marigo (1-0) बनाम. Andy Riley (2-1)

Bellator एमएमए Middleweight प्रारंभिक bout: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) बनाम. Henry Lindsay (5-5)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight प्रारंभिक bout: Chuka विलिस (8-2) बनाम. Brandon Phillips (5-1)

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