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THREE EXPLOSIVE CONTESTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 156’ EVENT ON JUNE 17 IN FRESNO

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (Mulole 26, 2016) – Three contests have been added to "Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 " pa June 17 pa Save Mart Center ku Fresno, Calif., with the news that Chris Honeycutt (7-1) will move up to middleweight to face Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in main card action, pamene Ben Reiter(16-1) molimbana ndi A.J. Matthews (8-4) ndipo Ricky Rainey (11-4) motsutsa Thiago Jambo (18-4) will take place during the preliminary stream.

 

The fights complete a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title matchup pitting Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) motsutsa Eduardo Dantas (17-4). Kuphatikiza apo, welterweights Chidi Njokuani (14-4) ndipo Douglas Lima (26-6) will duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Brandon Halsey (9-1) akukumana John Salter (11-3) in an intriguing middleweight scrap.

"Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 " akudzitukumula padziko kukwera pa 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, pamene ayi kuyambirira idzakhamukira moyo pa Bellator.com ndipo The Bellator Mobile App pa 5:00 pm PST. Matikiti chochitika kuyamba pa yokha $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

A Fresno native, Honeycutt, will return home after a one-fight hiatus when he faces Parlo in a middleweight bout on June 17. “The Cutt” is coming off of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Mat Secor pa "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," his third win since joining Bellator MMA and the seventh of his young career. The 27-year-old began his occupation undefeated with four knockouts and three first round finishes, earning the distinction of being one of the welterweight division’s rising stars. Tsopano, in a new weight class, it will be interesting to see how Honeycutt performs.

Parlo will return to the Bellator fray for the first time in nearly two years, riding a two-fight winning streak and a stretch of four victories in his last five bouts. After beginning his career undefeated, the Danish middleweight posted a 4-2 record for the Viacom-owned promotion, which was highlighted by a ferocious knockout win in his promotional debut at “Bellator 78.” With fights against competitors the likes of Brennan Ward already under his belt, Honeycutt will continue the trend of Parlo facing stiff competition.

A native of New York, Reiter began his career on a spectacular hot streak, recording 16 wins in his first 17 akatswiri ndewu. The 28-year-old middleweight made 15 appearances under the direction of regional promotions before signing with Bellator MMA in 2014, where he has since strung together a 2-1 record with impressive victories over Benji Radach and Shamir Garcia. Standing at 6’3’ Reiter will have a slight height advantage over the 5’11’ Matthews when the two step into the cage on June 17.

Matthews also delivered a successful start to his flourishing career, earning wins in each of his first four bouts before joining Bellator MMA. A six fight veteran of the Scott Coker-led promotion, “The Mercenary” has posted a 4-2 record under the promotion’s umbrella, including two first round knockouts and one highlight reel soccer kick knockout over Charlie Rader at “Bellator 70.” The 28-year-old Calif. native now returns following a stint in Japan with hopes of creating havoc at 185-pounds when he challenges Reiter at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

Since making his professional debut in 2011, the 32-year-old Rainey has put together a stellar career, including multiple four-fight winning streaks and memorable victories over Jesse Juarez and Andy Murad. After collecting wins in eight of the first 10 ndewu ntchito yake, the North Carolina native has made five appearances under the Bellator MMA banner, three of which ended in knockout victories for the man many refer to as “The Sniper.” The welterweight knockout artist will be searching for another explosive finish when he enters the cage next.

A native of Brazil, Jambo will look to continue his recent success when he makes his Bellator MMA debut on June 17 pa Save Mart Center ku Fresno, Calif. The 35-year-old Jambo has put together an impressive career, recording wins in six of his last seven fights dating back to 2010. Ndi 11 wake 18 victories going to the judges’ table, we can expect Jambo to bring a similar game plan to the cage, as he will try to outlast the knockout specialist standing in front of him.

Complete "Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 "Khadi:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title podwala: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)

Kuyambirira Khadi:

Bellator MMA Middleweight kuyambirira podwala: A.J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight kuyambirira podwala: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Thiago Jambo (18-4)

Bellator MMA Kuwala katswiri woposa onse kuyambirira podwala: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)

Bellator MMA 140lb. Preliminary Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA opepuka kuyambirira podwala: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)

Bellator MMA opepuka kuyambirira podwala: C.J. Keith (8-3) vs. Carrington Banks (4-0)

Bellator MMA Featherweight kuyambirira podwala: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs Chris Avila (4-2)

Bellator MMA Kuwala katswiri woposa onse kuyambirira podwala: John Paul Elias (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA opepuka kuyambirira podwala: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)

 

KUUNIKA katswiri woposa onse mpikisano PITTING Houston ALEXANDER MAKAMU GUILHERME VIANA IDZAPAMBANA 'BELLATOR 146: KATO vs. MANHOEF 'ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI

LOTSIRIZA LACHISANU kuyambirira mipikisano anatsindikanso FOR Nov. 20

Santa Monica, Calif. (October 28, 2015) - Kuwunika katswiri woposa onse mpikisano zinapanga Houston Alexander (16-12) molimbana ndi William Viana (6-2) anamaliza waukulu khadi "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " pa WinStar World Casino mu Thackerville, CHABWINO., pa November 20.

 

The televised khadi “Bellator 146: 'Kato vs. Manhoef,” akudzitukumula padziko kukwera pa 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, pamene kuyambirira ayi adzakhala akukhamukira pa Spike.com pa 6 p.m. CT. Matikiti "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " ali pa malonda tsopano pa WinStar World Casino ndi Amachita Box Office, komanso Ticketmaster. Tikiti mitengo lingayambire pakukhala: $75, $55, $45 ndipo zitseko za chochitika kutsegulidwa 5:00 p.m. CT m'deralo nthawi, ndi woyamba mpikisano zikuchitika ola limodzi kenako.

Poyamba analengeza pairings kwa chochitikacho monga featherweight kanthu zinapanga Bubba Jenkins (9-2), amene amakhala Jordan Parsons (11-1) ndipo Hisaki Kato (5-1) amene akumana Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1) mu middleweight headlining kukopa. Kuphatikiza apo, ndi welterweight zidutswa pitting Ricky Rainey (11-3) motsutsa Chidi Njokuani (13-4) ndi opepuka mbali nkhondo pitting Brandon Girtz (13-4) motsutsa Derek M'minda (15-5) Komanso chichitike.

Khadi la kuyambirira slate ndi kumapeto, ndi Kuwonjezera yatsopano isanu mipikisano. A middlweight ndewu Ben Reiter (16-0) ndipo Francisco France (12-3), akazi awiri a mwauchidakwa, yomwe inali Arlene Blencowe (6-5) motsutsa Gabrielle Holloway (5-3) ndipo Julia Budd (7-2) molimbana ndi Roberta Rovel(4-0), komanso welterweight zidutswa pitting Andre Santos (37-10) motsutsa Josh mpaini- (36-14), ndi banja 145-pounders kupita kunkhondo pamene Israel Giron (18-4) akukumana Mark Dickman (10-2).

Pa 43-zaka zakubadwa, Houston Alexander wakhala kupikisana mwaukadaulo popeza 2001, lacing la Magolovesi kuchokera kukwezedwa pa amakonda wa mtheradi ndewu Championship, Shark Kumenyana, Kuuka Pomenyana Alliance, NSS ndi Bellator MMA. "The mgwirizano" amadziwika wake-nkhonya knockout mphamvu, luso la chakukhosi Training Center standout wakhala showcased mu 11 wake 16 Umapeza katswiri. Tsopano, ndi woluza ake otsiriza awiri mwauchidakwa, Alexander zikuwoneka kuthetsa 2015 okwera cholemba likuvutika ake Nov. 20 mdani.

Akubwera kuchokera kugonjetsedwa wake Bellator MMA kuwonekera koyamba kugulu, 29 wazaka Viana limadalira zophukiranso kumbuyo mdani amene ali oposa kawiri zinamuchitikira. Kuwakokera ku Brazil, Viana wapanga moyo kuchokera mathero ndewu oyambirira, zosiya munthu ataima zosiyana iye mkati mwa khola kasanu asanafike oweruza 'scorecards.

Complete "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef"Nkhondo Khadi

Main Khadi:

Bellator Middleweight Mbali Nkhondo: Hisaki Kato (5-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Bubba Jenkins (9-2) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-1)

Bellator Welterweight Mbali Nkhondo: Ricky Rainey (11-3) vs. Chidi Njokuani (13-4)

Bellator opepuka Mbali Nkhondo: Brandon Girtz (13-4) vs. Derek M'minda (15-5)

 

Kuyambirira Khadi:

Bellator Middleweight Mbali Nkhondo: Ben Reiter (16-0) vs. Francisco France (12-3)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Israel Giron (18-4) vs. Mark Dickman (10-2)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Arlene Blencowe (6-5) vs. Gabrielle Holloway

Bellator Welterweight Mbali Nkhondo: Andre Santos (37-10) vs. Josh mpaini- (36-14)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Julia Budd (7-2) vs. Roberta Rovel (4-0)

Bellator Heavyweight Mbali Nkhondo: Zach Rosol (1-0) vs. Alonzo Menifield (Kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Bellator Catchweight (140 lbs.) Mbali Nkhondo: Stephen Banaszak (4-5) vs. George Pacurariu (10-4)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Treston Thomison (8-3) vs. Chris Jones (9-3)

Bellator Bantamweight Mbali Nkhondo: Eli Tamez (9-0) vs. Roshaun Jones (2-3)

Bellator Welterweight Mbali Nkhondo: Justin Patterson (6-0) vs. Sean Holden (3-1)

Bellator Catchweight (195 lbs.) Mbali Nkhondo: Bubba McDaniel (25-10) vs. Kenyon Jackson (3-2)

Opepuka REMATCH PAKATI BRANDON GIRTZ-Derek CAMPOS anawonjezera kuti ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI LA 'BELLATOR 146: KATO vs. Manhoef '

CHIMODZI kuyambirira mipikisano anatsindikanso FOR Nov. 20

Santa Monica, Calif. (October 29, 2015) - A opepuka zidutswa pitting Brandon Girtz (13-4) motsutsa Derek M'minda (15-5) wawonjezeredwako kuti"Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " pa WinStar World Casino mu Thackerville, CHABWINO., pa November 20.

The 155 yolemera kuweramira zidzachitika pa waukulu khadi “Bellator 146: 'Kato vs. Manhoef,” amene akudzitukumula moyo kukwera pa 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, pamene kuyambirira ayi adzakhala akukhamukira pa Spike.com pa 6 p.m. CT.

 

Matikiti "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " ali pa malonda tsopano pa WinStar World Casino ndi Amachita Box Office, komanso Ticketmaster. Tikiti mitengo lingayambire pakukhala: $75, $55, $45 ndipo zitseko za chochitika kutsegulidwa 5:00 p.m. CT m'deralo nthawi, ndi woyamba mpikisano zikuchitika ola limodzi kenako.

Poyamba analengeza pairings kwa chochitikacho monga featherweight kanthu zinapanga Bubba Jenkins (9-2), amene amakhala Jordan Parsons (11-1) ndipo Hisaki Kato (5-1) amene akumana Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1) mu middleweight headlining kukopa. Kuphatikiza apo, ndi welterweight zidutswa pitting Ricky Rainey (11-3) motsutsa Chidi Njokuani (13-4) Komanso chichitike.

Khadi la kuyambirira slate amadziwikanso itayamba ndi Kuwonjezera asanu mipikisano. A katswiri woposa onse ndewu Zach Rosol (1-0) ndipo Alonzo Menifield, awiri catchweight mwauchidakwa, yomwe inali Bubba McDaniel (25-10) motsutsa Kenyon Jackson (3-2) ndipo Stephen Banaszak (4-5) molimbana ndi George Pacurariu(10-4). Komanso, ndi featherweight zidutswa pitting Treston Thomison (8-3) motsutsa Chris Jones (9-3), ndi bantamweight mbali ndi Eli Tamez (9-0) akulimbana Roshaun Jones (2-3) ndipo welterweights Justin Patterson (6-0) akukumana Sean Holden (3-1).

Akubwera kuchokera nkhondo kuti ambiri wosakaniza asilikali luso TV ziwalo ndi mafani amaona kuti kukhala wokwiya, Girtz adzatero "Cold Pereka" njira yake mu "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " atakwera patsogolo ake kugawanika chisankho Nkhata motsutsana Melvin Guillard pa "Bellator 141: Guillard motsutsana. Atamangira. " Tsopano, ndi awiri yapambana ake otsiriza awiri Bellator MMA maonekedwe, 30 wazaka Minnesota wokhala adzayang'ana kuti awombole yekha kwa akamakambirana imfa anavutika motsutsana Campos kuposa zaka ziwiri isanafike.

Pa si mapeto a sipekitiramu adzakhala Campos, amene akubwera kuchokera kugonjetsedwa pa manja a Michael Chandler pa m'mbuyomu June wa mbiri-kumatula"Bellator 138: YOSATSIRIZIDWA Business " chochitika. "The Stallion" adzakhala ndikuyembekeza kutsanzira bwino iye anakumana likuvutika Girtz pa "Bellator 96"pamene iye anatenga nyumba zambiri 29-28 onse atatu oweruza atakhala cageside. Campos adzakhala kupikisana pafupi ndi nyumba, ndi Lubbock, Texas kukhala Tinanyamuka pa galimoto kuchoka Thackerville, CHABWINO.

"Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef"Kusinthidwa Nkhondo Khadi

Main Khadi:

Bellator Middleweight Mbali Nkhondo: Hisaki Kato (5-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Bubba Jenkins (9-2) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-1)

Bellator Welterweight Mbali Nkhondo: Ricky Rainey (11-3) vs. Chidi Njokuani (13-4)

Bellator opepuka Mbali Nkhondo: Brandon Girtz (13-4) vs. Derek M'minda (15-5)

 

Kuyambirira Khadi:

Bellator Heavyweight Mbali Nkhondo: Zach Rosol (1-0) vs. Alonzo Menifield (Kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Bellator Catchweight (140 lbs.) Mbali Nkhondo: Stephen Banaszak (4-5) vs. George Pacurariu (10-4)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Treston Thomison (8-3) vs. Chris Jones (9-3)

Bellator Bantamweight Mbali Nkhondo: Eli Tamez (9-0) vs. Roshaun Jones (2-3)

Bellator Welterweight Mbali Nkhondo: Justin Patterson (6-0) vs. Sean Holden (3-1)

Bellator Catchweight (195 lbs.) Mbali Nkhondo: Bubba McDaniel (25-10) vs. Kenyon Jackson (3-2)

Brandon Halsey Defeats Kendall Grove Via Technical Knockout Vacates Bellator Middleweight Title Due To Missing Weight

 

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All photos by: Bellator MMA/Eric Coleman

TEMECULA, Calif. (Mulole 15, 2015) – While Brandon “Ng'ombe” Halsey (9-0) can no longer say he’s Bellator MMA’s Middleweight World Champion, he’s still managed to show his talent with a one-sided destruction of proven veteran Kendall “The Spyder” Grove (21-15).

 

The contest served as the feature main event of Lachisanu “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” card at Pechanga Resort & Casino mu Temecula, Calif.

 

Halsey nearly finished the fight in the early going, moving to an arm-triangle choke that would have finished a lesser opponent, but Grove somehow battled through the effort. Komabe, it was a one-sided round for the former champ.

 

Grove was able to avoid such a precarious position in the second, but he was still forced to be on the defensive throughout most of the frame. With a high-paced wrestling attack, Halsey simply pushed his way to the floor and enjoyed top position for almost the entirety of the round.

 

The pattern continued as the fight wore on, with Halsey simply overpowering his opponent and constantly earning himself the dominant position. Grove briefly threatened with an armbar in the fourth frame, but Halsey simply yanked his limb free and pounded away with punches shortly after until he earned the TKO win at the 2:25 mark of the frame.

 

The undefeated Halsey, who was stripped of the Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title for failing to make weight, will look to again earn the belt in his next appearance.

 

“I was my own worst enemy. It was how I performed. He didn’t throw anything at me that I wasn’t ready for. I was just trying to tough through the injury. I had to tough it out and come out with the victory,” Halsey said.

 

“Obviously, you want to be as dominant as possible. I just felt like I couldn’t explode through my combinations or explode through the fight and finish how I wanted to. But like I said, you’ve got to deal with adversity, and I did it the best I could,” Halsey continued.

 

“I learned my lesson. I thank Bellator. I apologize to the commission. It’s unprofessional not to make weight. Palibe zifukwa, but anybody knows that it’s hard to cut weight with an injury. The belt’s just a decoration, so I’m still the champ in my eyes. No one has taken the belt from me.”

 

In the night’s co-main event, former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4), of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, took a step toward another shot at the title with a hard-fought decision victory over the hard-hitting Mike “Sitima” Richman, of Rose Mount, Kuchokera.

 

While Richman showed excellent takedown defense throughout the 15-minute affair, Dantas’ work rate helped him earn the favor of the judges. Constantly pressing and looking to bring the fight to the floor, Dantas was able to just edge out Richman on the cards, 29-28 according to all three officials.

 

I went out there and fought the way I trained to fight,” Dantas said after the win. “I knew Mike Richman was going to come with everything, but I wanted to win this fight and get back to the title. The only fight that makes sense next is for the title.

 

In a welterweight contest, Fernando “The Menifee wamisala” Gonzalez (24-13), of Menifee, Calif., scored a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over “Curtious” Curtis Millender (7-2), wa San Bernardino, Calif.

 

With Millender enjoying a six-inch height advantage, the smaller Gonzalez struggled to score points in the first two rounds. But when the fight hit the floor in the third, Gonzalez latched onto a guillotine choke and earned a tap from his opponent at the 1:14 komaliza kuzungulira.

 

“Ine ndiri 4-0 pompano,” Gonzalez said after the win. “That’s one step closer to the title, and I’m excited to get in there and mix it up with whoever is next.

 

With the result, Gonzalez now boasts four-straight Bellator MMA victories and put himself in line for a potential shot at the promotion’s Welterweight Title.

 

In the night’s first main-card matchup, undefeated chiyembekezo DarrionThe WolfCaldwell (7-0), of Rahway, N.J., used a superior wrestling game to outwork more experienced opponent Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-5), of Lajes, Brazil, en route a unanimous-decision victory.

 

With Caldwell scoring takedowns throughout the matchup, Silva looked for submissions when available, but he simply couldn’t find the necessary hold to work past his opponent’s defense. M'malo, Caldwell kept his pressure high, and judges awarded him the fight, 29-28 onse atatu makadi.

 

After the victory, Caldwell made it clear he’s clearing his way to a shot at the Bellator MMA World Title.

 

I don’t think there are any fighters out there as explosive as me at 135 mapaundi, or as fast,” Caldwell said. “Patapita, I’ll be able to prove that.

 

In the night’s final preliminary bout, Guam’s Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1) scored a third-round knockout of Mexico’s Antonio Duarte (18-6).

 

Kuwonjezera, featherweight chiyembekezo Jordan Parsons (11-1), wa San Diego, Calif., earned a third-round decision win over the previously undefeated Brazilian Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-1).

 

Mu kuwala heavyweight mpikisano, Virgil Zwicker (14-4-1), of Temecula, Calif., earned a first-round knockout win over Razak Al-Hassan (12-5), wa Milwaukee, Wisc.

 

And in the night’s first fight, Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey (11-3), of Gastonia, N.C., earned a second-round knockout win over Jessie Juarez (22-10), wa Torrance, Calif.

Brandon Halsey (9-0) def. Kendall Grove (21-15)

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Eduardo Dantas (17-4) def. Mike Richman (18-6 )

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Fernando Gonzalez (24-14) def. Curtis Millender (7-2)

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Darrion Caldwell (7-0) def. Rafael Silva (22-5)

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Yovomerezeka kulemera KU zotsatira, PHOTOS AND INFORMATION FROM “BELLATOR: HALSEY VS. GROVE”

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TEMECULA, Calif. (Mulole 14, 2015) – All twenty-six athletes competing at mawa "Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” event were happy to rehydrate after stepping on the scales at today’s official weigh-in, which took place at the Cabaret Theatre inside the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif.

"Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,"Amene akudzitukumula moyo ndi ufulu pa kukwera pa 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT, features a main event between Brandon "ng'ombe" Halsey (8-0) and well-respected veteran Kendall “Da Spyda” Grove (21-14). The incumbent champion failed to hit the required mark of 185-pounds. Zotsatira zake, Grove is the only fighter who can leave the event as the champion, if Halsey does manage to win, he will be forced to vacate the belt.

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, a bantamweight battle will go on as planned between former 135-pound champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas(16-4) and a streaking Mike “The Marine” Richman (18-5), despite Richman missing weight.

In a critical welterweight battle between two hometown fighters, Cinderella Man Fernando "The Menifee wamisala" Gonzalez (23-13) looks to continue his hot streak against a young Curtis “Curtious” Millender (7-1).

Oyambirira televised podwala wa madzulo, one of MMA’s most promising prospects Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (6-0), looks to keep his record unblemished against a tough Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4), who has only suffered one defeat in his last 15 kumalekezero

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Main Khadi (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Nkhondo: Champ Brandon Halsey (188.1 lbs.) vs. Kendall Grove (184.9 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Nkhondo: Eduardo Dantas (135.2 lbs.) vs. Mike Richman (139.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator Welterweight Nkhondo: Fernando Gonzalez (170.9 lbs.) vs. Curtis Millender (170.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Nkhondo: Darrion Caldwell (135.7 lbs.) vs. Rafael Silva (135.7 lbs.)

Kuyambirira Khadi (7:45 p.m. AND)

Bellator Middleweight Nkhondo: Benji Radach (186 lbs.) vs. Ben Reiter (186 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Nkhondo: Joe Taimanglo (136.2 lbs.) vs. Antonio Duarte (135.1 lbs.)

 

Bellator Featherweight Nkhondo: Jordan Parsons (145.5 lbs.) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (146 lbs.)

 

Bellator Light Heavyweight Fight: Virgil Zwicker (206.7 lbs.) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (205.6 lbs.)

 

Bellator Welterweight Nkhondo: Jesse Juarez (171 lbs.) vs. Ricky Rainey (170.7 lbs.)

 

Bellator Featherweight Nkhondo: A.J. Jenkins (146 lbs.) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.8 lbs.)

 

Bellator opepuka Nkhondo: Steve Kozola (155.8 lbs.) vs. Ian Butler (155.2 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Nkhondo: Shawn Gulu (135.4 lbs.) vs. Rolando Perez (135.3 lbs.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Nkhondo: John Yoo (135.4 lbs.) vs. Albert Morales (134.4 lbs.)

 

About Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA ndi kutsogolera obwerawa masewera a karati gulu zinapanga ambiri yabwino omenyana m'dzikoli. Motsogoleredwa ndi msirikali wakale nkhondo kulimbikitsa Scott Coker, Bellator alipo pafupifupi 400 miliyoni nyumba padziko lonse zoposa 120 m'mayiko. Mu United States, Bellator Tingaone pa kukwera, ndi MMA TV mtsogoleri. Bellator MMA tiri ndi munthu wamkulu timu monga pamwamba makampani akatswiri pa TV yopanga, moyo chochitika orchestration, womenya chitukuko / anagona, bwaloli zogula, zothandizira chilengedwe / chitukuko, mayiko kupereka malayisensi, malonda, otsatsa, zafalitsidwa ndi ntchito anagona. Bellator maziko ku Santa Monica, California ndipo anali ndi zosangalatsa chimphona Viacom, kunyumba kwa dziko la Premier zosangalatsa zopangidwa kuti kugwirizana ndi omvera mwa kuyenera okhutira kudutsa TV, filimu, Intaneti ndi mafoni nsanja.

 

Veteran knockout artist Benji “The Lumo” Radach returns to the cage to face Ben Reiter at “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove”

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EASY TWEET: Hard-hitting MMA vet @benjyradach returns to face undefeated former @PennWrestling star @BenReiterMMA Mulole 15 #Bellator

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (Mulole 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, monga Benji “The Lumo” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “The Hunter” Reiter (15-0-1).

 

The new addition again finalizes a full nine-bout preliminary card scheduled in support of four main-card contests at “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove.

 

The night’s featured matchups include undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Ng'ombe” Halsey (8-0) motsutsa ataliatali Hawaii scrapper Kendall “The Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Sitima” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “The Menifee wamisala” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) ndipo bantamweights DarrionThe WolfCaldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” chichitika padziko Friday, Mulole 15, pa Pechanga Amachita & Casino mu Temecula, Calif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. AND (6 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi), pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Matikiti “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” amene kuyamba pa $50, Pakalipano pa malonda pa Pechanga.com ndi Pechanga Amachita & Casino bokosi ofesi.

 

Zitseko kwa “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” lotsegula nthawi 4 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi, ndipo woyamba mpikisano chikuchitika 45 patapita mphindi.

 

Fighting professionally since 2001, Radach fought for many of MMA’s biggest promotions, including Strikeforce, EliteXC, the International Fight League and the UFC. Seventeen of Radach’s 21 career wins have come by knockout, and he makes no secret of his intentions when he enters the cage. Boasting past clashed with MMA notables such as Brian Foster, Gerald Harris, Matt Horwich, Chris Leben, Gustavo Machado, MuriloNinjaRua and Scott Smith, pakati ena, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Tsopano mokwanira anachira, Radach looks to make a successful return to action.

 

Radach now meets a top undefeated prospect and former UPenn wrestling star Reiter, who fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Friday, Mulole 15, Pechanga Amachita & Casino, Temecula, Calif.

Main Khadi (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Nkhondo: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Zopezedwa Welterweight Nkhondo: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Kuyambirira Khadi (7:45 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Prelim Nkhondo: Benji Radach (21-6) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Kuwala Heavyweight Prelim Nkhondo: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Nkhondo: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Mdima mwauchidakwa (pafupifupi. 11 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: Shawn Gulu (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” finalizes action-packed 13-fight lineup with additions of A.J. Jenkins vs. Arlene Blencowe, Shawn Bunch vs. Rolando Perez and John Yoo vs. Albert Morales

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 16, 2015) – A thrilling 13-bout lineup for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” is now complete with the addition of women’s featherweights A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene “Angerfist” Blencowe (5-4), bantamweights Shawn “Bunch the GreatBunch (3-1) vs.Rolando Perez (7-4) ndipo John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert “The WarriorMorales (1-0) to the evening’s preliminary card.

 

The three new additions finalize a nine-fight preliminary card scheduled in support of “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” four main card contests.

 

The night’s featured matchups include undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Ng'ombe” Halsey (8-0) motsutsa ataliatali Hawaii scrapper Kendall “The Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Sitima” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “The Menifee wamisala” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) ndipo bantamweightsDarrionThe WolfCaldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” chichitika padziko Friday, Mulole 15, pa Pechanga Amachita & Casino mu Temecula, Calif. The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. AND (6 p.m. PT kumeneko nthawi), pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Matikiti “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” amene kuyamba pa $50, Pakalipano pa malonda pa Pechanga.com ndi Pechanga Amachita & Casino bokosi ofesi.

 

Zitseko kwa “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” lotsegula nthawi 4 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi, ndipo woyamba mpikisano chikuchitika 45 patapita mphindi.

 

Jenkins, of Oceanside, Calif., is one of the most experienced competitors in women’s MMA. Fighting professionally since 2004, Jenkins now makes her Bellator MMA debut. The 33-year-old boasts past tussles with MMA notables Shayna Baszler, Tonya Evinger, Jan Finney, Kelly Kobold and Sarah Schneider, pakati ena.

 

An Australian native, Blencowe is a world-class athlete and former Women’s International Boxing Association World light welterweight champion. After turning her attention to MMA in 2013, Blencowe initially garnered only mixed results as she adjusted to life in the sport. Komabe, she has racked up three-consecutive stoppage wins as of late, and that run earned her a call from Bellator MMA.

 

Bunch is one of MMA’s most elite-level wrestlers as a two-time NCAA Division I All-American and two-time U.S. Olympic Team alternate. He now trains with the famed American Kickboxing Academy banner and has spent his entire professional MMA career under the Bellator MMA banner.

 

Nthawiyi, Alliance MMA product Perez is a 10-year veteran of the sport who made his Bellator MMA in November and fought to a rarely-seen split draw. Komabe, Perez is unbeaten in his past four contests and now looks to get his first win in the promotion.

 

Yoo, of Irvine, Calif., makes his professional debut. He meets Morales, of Carson, Calif., who picked up a submission victory in the Bellator cage in his first professional contest.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Friday, Mulole 15, Pechanga Amachita & Casino, Temecula, Calif.

Main Khadi (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Nkhondo: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Zopezedwa Welterweight Nkhondo: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Kuyambirira Khadi (7:45 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Prelim Nkhondo: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Kuwala Heavyweight Prelim Nkhondo: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Nkhondo: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Dark Fights (pafupifupi. 11 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: Shawn Gulu (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” adds top bantamweights DarrionThe WolfCaldwell vs. Rafael “MorcegoSilva to evening’s Spike-televised main card

 

EASY TWEET: #BellatorMMA adds @morcego_mma and @thewolf_mma to the May 15 Event headlined by @BrandBullHalsey & @kendallgrovemma

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 15, 2015) – A four-fight Spike-broadcast main card for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” has received another thrilling contest, as undefeated bantamweight prospect DarrionThe WolfCaldwell (6-0) zimanyezimira Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

The new addition finalizes the four-bout main card for “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove,” which includes undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Ng'ombe” Halsey (8-0) motsutsa ataliatali Hawaii scrapperKendall “The Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Sitima” Richman (18-5), ndipo welterweights Fernando “The Menifee wamisala” Gonzalez (23-13) vs.“Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” chichitika padziko Friday, Mulole 15, pa Pechanga Amachita & Casino mu Temecula, Calif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. AND (6 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi), pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Matikiti “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” amene kuyamba pa $50, Pakalipano pa malonda pa Pechanga.com ndi Pechanga Amachita & Casino bokosi ofesi.

 

Zitseko kwa “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” lotsegula nthawi 4 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi, ndipo woyamba mpikisano chikuchitika 45 patapita mphindi.

 

Two new bouts have also been added to the night’s preliminary card, with middleweights A.J. “The MercenaryMatthews (7-3) vs. Ben “The Hunter” Reiter (15-0) ndipo lightweights Steve “ThunderbeastKozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1).

 

Kuwonjezera, a light heavyweight matchup of Virgil “Rezdog” Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. “Lumo” Razak Al-Hassan (12-4) that was initially announced as a main-card matchup will now be featured on the night’s preliminary card, instead.

 

Zoonjezerapo mwauchidakwa adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

 

A New Jersey native now fighting out of Arizona, Caldwell was a Division I wrestler at North Carolina State. Caldwell made his MMA debut in 2012 and has kept his record perfect through the first six fights of his career, including Bellator MMA wins over Anthony Dizy, Joe Pingitore and Lance Surma. Previously competing as a featherweight, the 27-year-old Caldwell now moves down to the bantamweight division.

 

He now facesMorcego” Silva, a battle-tested 30-year-old fighter with championship-level experience in the Bellator MMA cage. With nearly a decade of professional fights to his name, Silva is an incredible 14-1 ake m'mbuyomu 15 overall appearances. His only loss during that run was a 25-minute decision against former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Joe Warren. Seventeen of Silva’s 22 ntchito yapambana abwera ndi stoppage, including eight knockouts and nine submissions.

 

A former cast member on Bellator MMA’sFight Master” mndandanda, Matthews fought most recently in November, earning a decision win over Kyle Bolt. He now meets undefeated prospect Reiter, an intriguing individual who left Wall Street to pursue a career in MMA and now fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

Kozola, wa San Diego, Calif., fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after debuting with a knockout victory over Jonathan Rivera in January. He now meets Butler, who returns to the promotion after a November Bellator MMA debut that saw him suffer a submission loss to Joao Paulo Faria.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Friday, Mulole 15, Pechanga Amachita & Casino, Temecula, Calif.

Main Khadi (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Nkhondo: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Zopezedwa Welterweight Nkhondo: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Kuyambirira Khadi (7:45 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Prelim Nkhondo: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Kuwala Heavyweight Prelim Nkhondo: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Nkhondo: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Mdima mwauchidakwa (pafupifupi. 11 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator opepuka Mdima Prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” preliminary card takes shape with Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey, Joe Taimanglo vs. Antonio Duarte, and Jordan Parsons-Julio Cesar Neves Jr.

 

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 9, 2015) – A talent-laden preliminary card for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove” event is starting to take shape with the addition of welterweights Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey (10-3), bantamweights Joe “The JuggernautTaimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Anthony “TigreDuarte (18-5) ndipo featherweight Jordan “Wokongola Boy” Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar “MorceguinhoNeves Jr. (30-0).

 

The new additions complement the four-bout main card for “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove,” which includes undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Ng'ombe” Halsey (8-0) motsutsa ataliatali Hawaii scrapper Kendall “The Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Sitima” Richman (18-5), kuwala heavyweights Virgil “Rezdog” Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. “Lumo” Razak Al-Hassan (12-4) ndipo welterweights Fernando “The Menifee wamisala” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” chichitika padziko Friday, Mulole 15, pa Pechanga Amachita & Casino mu Temecula, Calif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. AND (6 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi), pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Matikiti “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” amene kuyamba pa $50, Pakalipano pa malonda pa Pechanga.com ndi Pechanga Amachita & Casino bokosi ofesi.

 

Zitseko kwa “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” lotsegula nthawi 3:30 p.m. PT m'deralo nthawi, ndipo woyamba mpikisano chikuchitika 30 patapita mphindi. Zoonjezerapo mwauchidakwa adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

 

Juarez, wa Torrance, Calif., is a seven-time Bellator MMA veteran whose days with the company date back to the promotion’s second show. The 33-year-old has been fighting professionally since 2006 but is currently enjoying one of the best runs of his career at 5-1 in his past six appearances, a run that includes Bellator MMA wins over Ron Keslar, Joe Williams and Jordan Smith.

 

Rainey, of Gastonia, N.C., fights for the fourth time under the Bellator MMA banner. All three of Rainey’s Bellator MMA fights have ended in the first round, as he’s bracketed TKO wins over Johnny Cisneros and Andy Murad around a loss to top contender MichaelVenom” Page. Seven of Rainey’s 10 career wins have come by finish, including six by knockout.

 

A five-time Bellator MMA veteran, Taimanglo has quickly established himself as one of Guam’s top fighting exports. A scrappy 30-year-old, Taimanglo never fails to entertain. He fought most recently in September, scoring a decision win over Michael Parker.

 

Fighting professionally since 2006, Duarte hails from Tijuana, Mexico. He makes his Bellator MMA debut on the strength of back-to-back submission wins over Marco Beristain and Ed West. Fifteen of Duarte’s 18 career wins come by way of stoppage, kuphatikizapo 11 by tapout.

 

The 24-year-old Parsons, of Fargo, N.D., is a member of California’s famed Alliance MMA. Fighting professionally, Parsons has established himself as one of the top prospects in the world after winning 10 wake woyamba 11 akatswiri ndewu, including three by knockout and two by submission. Parsons made his Bellator MMA debut in April 2014, scoring a knockout win over Tim Bazer just four seconds into the second round.

 

Brazil’s Neves Jr. has compiled an incredible career mark of 30-0 despite being just 20 zaka. Kupikisana mwaukadaulo popeza 2011, pamene iye anali chabe 17 zaka, Neves Jr. already owns a pair of Bellator MMA victories by TKO, as he downed Poppies Martinez in the first round of a September 2014 matchup and finished Josh Arocho in the second round of an April 2014 mpikisanowo.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” - Friday, Mulole 15, Pechanga Amachita & Casino, Temecula, Calif.

Main Khadi (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Nkhondo: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Zopezedwa Bantamweight Nkhondo: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Zopezedwa Kuwala Heavyweight Nkhondo: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Zopezedwa Welterweight Nkhondo: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

 

Kuyambirira Khadi (7 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Nkhondo: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Nkhondo: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)