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“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” besetting kompleet met 14 gevegte, including the addition of hard-hitting veterans Justin Lawrence, Adam Cella

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 11, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” event now has a complete lineup of 14 action-packed contests with the addition of Spike.com-streamed matchups of featherweights Justin “The American Kid” Lawrence (7-2) vs. Sean “P-Town” Wilson (34-25), liggewigte Eric Irvin (9-3) vs. Hugh Pulley (4-2) en bantamweights A.J. “Let’s Go” Siscoe (0-1) vs. Garrett Mueller (1-0), as well as a pair of dark preliminary contests with welterweights Adam “El Natural” Cella (6-3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (3-0) en liggewigte Garrett Bruto (6-3) vs. Chris “Stump” Heatherly (8-3),

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” plaasvind Vrydag, Junie 19, by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com

 

The night’s first contest takes place at 6 namiddag. CT plaaslike tyd, while the Spike-televised main card starts two hours later.

 

Lawrence, van die Stille Oseaan, Mo, is a former national boxing and kickboxing champion and RFA featherweight champion who now makes his Bellator MMA debut on the strength of a three-fight winning streak. He faces Wilson, Omaha, who has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision just once in 59 loopbaan wedstryde.

 

Irvin, of Pilot Knob, Mo, boasts a four-fight winning streak and is 6-1 in sy afgelope sewe verskynings. He now fights for Bellator MMA for the first time and meets fellow Missouri native Pulley, who hopes to snap a two-fight losing streak.

 

Cella is a five-time Shamrock FC veteran and “TUF” former cast member who now faces the undefeated Kurtz – a Missouri fighter who already boasts three career victories despite just turning pro in January.

 

In a battle of Illinois-based fighters, Gross has won four of his past five outings and has gone to a judges’ decision just once in nine professional appearances. Sy teenstander, Heatherly, is a big show veteran who hopes to snap a disappointing two-fight losing streak, the first consecutive losses of his career.

 

Siscoe and Mueller each make their Bellator MMA debuts.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Gewilde veertje Fight: Daniel Straus (22-6) vs. Henry Corrales (12-0)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card (7 namiddag. EN)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Dan O'Connor (5-4) vs. Miles McDonald (0-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Lawrence (7-2) vs. Sean Wilson (34-25)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Eric Irvin (9-3) vs. Hugh Pulley (4-2)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: A.J. Siscoe (0-1) vs. Garrett Mueller (1-0)

Bellator Welterweight Dark Rekordeksamen: Adam Cella (6-3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (3-0)

Bellator Welterweight Dark Rekordeksamen: Mann Steve (10-1) vs. Justin Guthrie (17-8)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Garrett Bruto (6-3) vs. Chris Heatherly (8-3)

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

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, as Benji “Die Razor” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “Die 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 “Bull” Halsey (8-0) teen manjifieke Hawaiian scrapper Kendall “Die Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Die Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “Die Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) en bantamweights Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” vind plaas op Vrydag, Mei 15, by Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Kalifornië. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 namiddag. EN (6 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd), terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” wat begin by net $50, is tans te koop by Pechanga.com en die Pechanga Resort & Casino loket.

 

Deure vir “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” open om 4 namiddag. PT plaaslike tyd, en die eerste wedstryd vind plaas 45 minute later.

 

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, Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Scott Smith, onder andere, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Nou ten volle verhaal, 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” - Vrydag, Mei 15, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, Kalifornië.

Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator middelgewigtitel Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

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

Bellator Voorgestelde Pluim Gewichten Fight: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Voorlopige Card (7:45 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Middelgewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Benji Radach (21-6) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator ligswaargewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

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

 

Donker Bouts (ongeveer. 11 namiddag. EN)

 

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator Liggewig Dark Rekordeksamen: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

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Former Bellator MMA World Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus looks to work his way back to the belt at “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” against undefeated challenger Henry Corrales

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 5, 2015) – Former Bellator MMA World Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus (23-6) begins his trek back to a world title when he meets undefeated promotional newcomer and former King of the Cage titlist Henry Corrales (12-0) at June’s blockbuster “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” gebeurtenis.

 

The contest serves as the fifth and final Spike TV-broadcast main card matchup of the star-studded fight card.

 

Featuring one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in the history of the sport with Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” takes place Friday, Junie 19, by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center en die eerste keer uitgestuur woon op Spike TV.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com.

 

With the night’s featured bouts now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

A consensus pick as one the best 145-pounders on the planet, Straus is anxious to rebound from a disappointing January loss to current Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. A member of American Top Team, Straus was ahead early in the fight and appeared to be on his way to reclaiming the belt he lost in 2014 before suffering a knee injury that limited his capabilities and eventually led to his late submission with 11 seconds left in the fourth round.

 

Nou ten volle verhaal, Straus plans on working his way back to a title bout as quickly as possible, and a victory on a high-profile card like “Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” would certainly help him stake his claim as the division’s No. 1 aanspraakmaker.

 

Fighting professionally since 2011, Corrales began his career primarily as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylist, as witnessed by his five consecutive submission wins to begin his career. Egter, he’s since worked diligently to improve his striking game, and of his past six victories, four have come by way of knockout. Corrales boasts an unblemished professional mark through the first 12 contests of his MMA tenure, including recent wins over big-show veterans Jerod Spoon and Seth Dikun.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Gewilde veertje Fight: Daniel Straus (23-6) vs. Henry Corrales (12-0)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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Bellator MMA adds heavyweight sluggers Ewerton Teixeira and Lorenzo Hood

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Bellators newest heavyweights Ewerton Teixeira (verlaat) and Lorenzo Hood

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 4, 2015) – Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division will now play host to a pair of the hardest-hitting heavyweights in the game, as promotion officials are proud to announce the addition of Brazilian K-1 champion Ewerton Teixeira (3-0), as well as Blackzilians slugger Lorenzo “The Samoan Silverback” Kap (9-2).

 

Debut dates and opponents will be announced for both fighters in the near future.

 

A third dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, die 33-jarige Teixeira is racking up titels in treffende kompetisies vir meer as 'n dekade. Teixeira bereik die toppunt van Standup gevegte in 2008, toe hy verdien K-1 Wêreld Grand Prix daardie jaar se in Fukuoka titel en toe het sy pad na die K-1 Wêreld Grand Prix Final se kampioenskap bout, where he would come up just short against Errol Zimmerman (though Teixeira would avenge that result in 2010).

 

Teixeira then turned his attention to MMA in 2012, and he has remained undefeated through his first three professional contests in the sport and is now ready to try his hand at MMA’s highest level.

 

Intussen, die 6-voet-3 Hood is meeding professioneel sedert 2009 and has never had a fight go past the first round. Van sy nege loopbaan oorwinnings, all nine have come by knockout. Hood het geveg in die hele U.S. terwyl meeding op die plaaslike baan, earning himself recognition as one of the top heavyweight prospects in the sport.

 

Competing under the tutelage of former world champion Rashad Evans, the 26-year-old Hood’s work at Florida’s Blackzilians camp has prepared him for an opportunity to compete against the world’s best fighters, and Bellator MMA will now offer him a platform to prove his talent.

 

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BELLATOR MMA INKS LIGHTWEIGHT KNOCKOUT ARTIST MELVIN GUILLARD TO A MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT DEAL

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Mei 4, 2015) – Bellator MMA officials are proud to announce that they have signed MMA fan-favorite Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2) to a multi-year, multi-stryd kontrak.

 

A debut date and opponent will be announced for Guillard in the near future.

 

Slegs 32 jaar oud, "Die Young Moordenaar" het versamel 50 professionele aanvalle in 'n loopbaan wat dateer terug na 2002. Met 21 oorwinnings kom deur KO, Guillard het 'n groot fan base met sy opwindende veg styl gegenereer.

 

Gebore in New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Wrok Training Center en Amerikaanse Top Team, waar hy tans oplei. Tydens sy 22-stryd skof met Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard gebreek MMA groot BJ Penn se rekord vir die meeste KO in die liggewig-afdeling met agt, an accolade which he still holds to this day.

 

“We are excited to have Melvin coming onboard,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Withcompetitors the likes of Lightweight Champion Will Brooks, Michael Chandler, Marcin Gehou, Derek Anderson, Jy Awad, Dave Jansen and Patricky Pitbull on the roster already, the matchup possibilities for an exciting fighter like him are endless.”

 

Guillard owns victories over notable names that include Marcus Davis, Dennis Siver, Gleison Tibau, Evan Dunham, and Jeremy Stephens.

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Injury forces Georgi Karakhanyan out of featherweight title fight – Champion Patricio Pitbull now faces Daniel Weichel at “Bellator: Onvoltooide Business "

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Maklik Tweet: “NEW FIGHT: @danielweichel to face @PatricioPitbull for #Bellator featherweight championship on June 19 #UnfinishedBusiness”

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 28, 2015) – Due to a knee injury sustained by title challenger Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA veertje Wêreld Kampioen Patricio Pitbull (23-2) will now face German submission ace Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (35-8) in the co-main event of “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat plaasvind Vrydag, Junie 19 by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, "Bellator: Unfinished Business” also features Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) en Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4), with a fifth and final featured bout to be announced shortly.

 

The 27-year-old “Pitbull,” of Natal, Brasilië, is a 13-time veteran of the promotion who captured the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title with a September win over then-champion Pat Curran. “Pitbull” then defended his belt in January with a thrilling submission win over former champion Daniel Straus. In 24 loopbaan verskynings, “Pitbull” has only lost two fights, en albei was die gevolg van haar-dun, split-decisions.

 

“Pitbull” now meets Germany’s Weichel, who at just 30 years of age already boasts more than 35 professional wins. In sy laaste stryd, Weichel earned a hard-fought victory over former champion Pat Curran bringing his record to 12-1 in sy verlede 13 uitstappies. Weichel is a Bellator MMA tournament winner, racking up victories over Desmond Groen, Matt Bessette en Scott Cleve in the process. Of those 35 oorwinnings, an incredible 21 of them have come by way of submission.

 

The 5-fight televised card airs live on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT, with preliminary fights streaming on Spike.com at 7 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. CT.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Mei Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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“Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” gets touch of local flavor with Malcolm Smith vs. Luke Nelson and Kain Royer vs. Enrique Watson

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” event is getting a little local flavor, as two new preliminary contests feature fighters from “The Show Me State.”

 

The new all-Missouri contests include lightweights Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1) en middleweights Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” takes place Friday, Junie 19, by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com

 

Bykomende wedstryde sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

A five-time Shamrock FC veteran, Smith makes his Bellator MMA debut as he looks to rebound from a split-decision loss to Cory Hunter in March. Prior to the disappointing result, Smith was 4-1 in his previous five fights – a run that included two TKO victories and one submission.

 

Smith now meets three-time Shamrock FC fighter Nelson, who turned pro in December 2013 and also competes under the Bellator MMA banner for the first time. Nelson has earned both of his career wins to date via first-round stoppage, while his lone career loss went the distance, when he came up just short via split decision.

 

Royer and Watson have also spent the early stages of their professional careers competing exclusively under the Shamrock FC banner.

 

A submission specialist, Royer built an impressive amateur record fighting on Missouri’s regional scene before turning professional in 2013. An action-first fighter, beide van sy pro contests have ended in the first round. Royer now meets Watson, who made his professional debut this past June with a first-round TKO victory.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Mei Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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Welterweight clash pitting undefeated Michael “Venom” Page against Rudy “Bad News” Bears added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 24, 2015) - Michael "gif" Page (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he meets 29-fight veteran Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13) in a welterweight tilt at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

Die Julie 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) en Russiese uitklophou kunstenaar Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), sowel as Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0), wat op neem Paul Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid is nou te koop, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

 

Page is undoubtedly one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed martial arts. Showcasing blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy, “Venom’s” unorthodox striking style has been built over a lifetime of study in a variety of standup disciplines. The 28-year-old already owns three Bellator MMA victories, including a decision win over Nah-Shon Burrell this past October, as well as knockout wins over Ricky Rainey and Ryan Sanders. Six of Page’s seven career wins have come via first-round finish.

 

A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, onder andere.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)

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“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” gets another clash between welterweight standouts as Chris “The Cutt” Honeycutt meets Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley

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Maklik Tweet: .@ChrisTheCutt and @PaulBradley184 set for welterweight war at #Bellator140 live & free on @spike”

 

 

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 22, 2015) – Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “The Cutt” HONEYCUTT (6-0) gets the toughest test of his career, as he meets fellow former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).

 

Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

The two decorated grapplers meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 24ste by 10 voormiddag. EN, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. Bellator Nation presale is currently taking place. Join the Bellator Newsletter list or follow us on social media (Twitter / Facebook) to gain access to the presale code and details.

 

The 26-year-old Honeycutt is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler out of Edinboro University. Following his collegiate wrestling career, which ended with a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, Honeycutt enlisted the help of fellow Edinboro wrestler Josh Koscheck and now trains at the longtime MMA veteran’s Dethrone Base Camp in Fresno, Kalifornië.

 

Honeycutt made his Bellator MMA debut in September 2014, scoring a TKO victory over Aaron Wilkinson. He picked up his second win for the promotion in February, scoring a TKO win over Clayton MacFarlane.

 

The 31-year-old Bradley is an Iowa native who also earned a pair of NCAA Division I All-American honors while competing at the famed University of Iowa. Bradley turned to MMA in 2006 and earned 11 consecutive victories to open his career, picking up the Ring of Combat middleweight title along the way.

 

Bradley made his way to the Bellator MMA cage in 2013, and in three appearances to date, he has picked up decision victories over Josh Neer and Karl Amoussou. While Bradley’s base is firmly entrenched in wrestling, he’s developed into a complete martial artist during his time in the sport and now owns seven of his career wins by knockout with another seven coming by way of submission.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

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International knockout artists Cheick Kongo and Alexander Volkov clash on June 26 in headlining bout of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov”

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Maklik Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real en @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 by die @KansasStarArena Junie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) en voormalige Bellator MMA Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junie 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Die Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Die Natuurlike” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) op featured gedeelte van die gebeurtenis.

 

Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/ 8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” wat begin by net $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, is tans beskikbaar by Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, 'n 6-voet-4 Fransman, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo fokus nou net op MMA en het 'n ingeboude 'n 4-2 rekord onder die Bellator MMA banier. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. In sy 24 loopbaan oorwinnings, Volkov has scored 17 deur uitklophou.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Vrydag, Junie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

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

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

Bellator veertje Feature Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)

Maklik Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real en @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 by die @KansasStarArena Junie 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) en voormalige Bellator MMA Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Junie 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Die Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Die Natuurlike” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) op featured gedeelte van die gebeurtenis.

 

Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/ 8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com.

 

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” wat begin by net $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, is tans beskikbaar by Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, 'n 6-voet-4 Fransman, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo fokus nou net op MMA en het 'n ingeboude 'n 4-2 rekord onder die Bellator MMA banier. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.”

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. In sy 24 loopbaan oorwinnings, Volkov has scored 17 deur uitklophou.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Vrydag, Junie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

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

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

Bellator veertje Feature Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)