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“Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti” oti ki te lineup 14 whawhai, including the addition of hard-hitting veterans Justin Lawrence, Arama pūtau

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Santa MONICA, Calif. (Kia 11, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti” 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), lightweights Eric Irvin (9-3) vs. Hugh Tauru (4-2) me 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 Arama “El Natural” Cella (6-3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (3-0) me lightweights Garrett Gross (6-3) vs. Chris “Stump” Heatherly (8-3),

 

Ngā tetahi o nga whawhai tino tūmanako i roto i te aamu o te hākinakina me te Kimbo Poro vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti” e wahi Rāmere, Pipiri 19, i St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti,” e tīmata i tika $30, E tēnei wā i runga i te hoko i Ticketmaster.com

 

The night’s first contest takes place at 6 p.m. CT wā rohe, while the Spike-televised main card starts two hours later.

 

Lawrence, o-Kiwa, 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, o Omaha, who has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision just once in 59 career contests.

 

Irvin, of Pilot Knob, Mo., boasts a four-fight winning streak and is 6-1 i roto i ona ahua whitu mua. 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. Tona hoa tauwhainga, 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: Pakihi kia oti” - Rāmere, Pipiri 19, Pokapū Scottrade, St. Louis, Koe.

Kāri Main (9 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Takahanga Main Heavyweight: Kimbo Poro (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Whawhai Bellator mā whitu Taitara: Āpure Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia tekau mā: Daniel Straus (22-6) vs. Henry Corrales (12-0)

Ngā Bellator Whawhai Kōmāmā: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Āpure (15-4)

 

Kāri hukihuki (7 p.m. AND)

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Whawhai: Rana O'Connor (5-4) vs. Miles McDonald (0-1)

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Justin Lawrence (7-2) vs. Sean Wilson (34-25)

Bellator Kōmāmā Prelim Whawhai: Eric Irvin (9-3) vs. Hugh Tauru (4-2)

Bellator Kōmāmā Prelim Whawhai: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Ko Kaini Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Bellator whā Prelim Whawhai: A.J. Siscoe (0-1) vs. Garrett Mueller (1-0)

Bellator Welterweight Dark Prelim: Arama pūtau (6-3) vs. Kyle Kurtz (3-0)

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

Bellator Kōmāmā Dark Prelim: Garrett Gross (6-3) vs. Chris Heatherly (8-3)

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Veteran knockout artist Benji “Ko te Heu” 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 Kia 15 #Bellator

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (Kia 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, rite Benji “Ko te Heu” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “Ko te 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) ki tiketike scrapper Hawaiian Kendall “Ko te Spyder” Grove (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike “Ko te Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “Ko te Menifee rewera” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) me bantamweights Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” e wahi i runga i Rāmere, Kia 15, i Pechanga Resort & Casino i roto i te Temecula, Calif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. AND (6 p.m. PT wā rohe), i te awa pāngia tuatahi i runga i Spike.com.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove,” e tīmata i tika $50, E tēnei wā i runga i te hoko i Pechanga.com me te Pechanga Resort & Casino tari pouaka.

 

Doors hoki “Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove” tuwhera i 4 p.m. PT wā rohe, me te whakataetae tuatahi e wahi 45 meneti i muri.

 

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, i roto i ētahi atu, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Na kakato ora ake, 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” - Rāmere, Kia 15, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, Calif.

Kāri Main (9 p.m. AND)

 

Whawhai Bellator whitu Taitara: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Ngā Bellator whā Whawhai: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

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

Ngā Bellator whā Whawhai: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Kāri hukihuki (7:45 p.m. AND)

 

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

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

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

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Horano Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

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

 

Dark pāngia (āhua. 11 p.m. AND)

 

Bellator Kōmāmā Dark Prelim: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator Kōmāmā Dark Prelim: Shawn paihere (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator Kōmāmā Dark Prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator Kōmāmā Dark Prelim: 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: Pakihi kia oti” against undefeated challenger Henry Corrales

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Santa MONICA, Calif. (Kia 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: Pakihi kia oti” takahanga.

 

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 Poro vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti” takes place Friday, Pipiri 19, i St. Louis’ Center Scottrade me Tags ora i runga i te Koi TV.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti,” e tīmata i tika $30, E tēnei wā i runga i te hoko i 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 Patrick “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.

 

Na kakato ora ake, 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: Pakihi kia oti” would certainly help him stake his claim as the division’s No. 1 nguha.

 

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. Heoi, 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: Pakihi kia oti” - Rāmere, Pipiri 19, Pokapū Scottrade, St. Louis, Koe.

Kāri Main

Bellator Takahanga Main Heavyweight: Kimbo Poro (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Whawhai Bellator mā whitu Taitara: Āpure Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia tekau mā: Daniel Straus (23-6) vs. Henry Corrales (12-0)

Ngā Bellator Whawhai Kōmāmā: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Āpure (15-4)

Kāri hukihuki

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

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Whawhai: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Rana O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Kōmāmā Prelim Whawhai: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Ko Kaini 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 (mahue) and Lorenzo Hood

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (Kia 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” Hood (9-2).

 

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

 

A third dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, Kua te Teixeira-tau 33-tawhito, kua racking ake taitara i roto i te whakataetae patu no te neke atu i te tekau tau. Tae Teixeira te keokeonga o te whawhai standup i roto i 2008, ka roaa ia K-1 Ao Grand Prix o taua tau i roto i te Fukuoka taitara, me te ka whawhai tona ara ki taitara a'ee te K-1 World Grand Prix Final o, 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.

 

Na, Kua te 6-waewae-3 Hood kua whakataetae ngaio mai 2009 and has never had a fight go past the first round. O tona mahi whakaora e iwa, all nine have come by knockout. Kua whawhai Hood puta noa i te U.S. i te whakataetae i runga i te ara iahiko rohe, 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, Calif. (Kia 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, kirimana maha-whawhai.

 

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

 

I anake 32 tau o te ao, I amenea mai "Ko e Young Assassin" Kua 50 pāngia ngaio i roto i te mahi e rā hoki ki 2002. Ki te 21 whakaora e haere mai ana i KO, Kua hangaia Guillard he turanga tahi nui ki tona kāhua whawhai whakaongaonga.

 

Fanauhia i roto i te New Orleans, the knockout artist has honed his skills at some of the top MMA gyms in the world including Jackson’s MMA, Blackzilians, Mauahara Pû Haapiipiiraa a Team Top American, i reira ia i tēnei wā whakaako. I roto i tona ngārahu 22-whawhai ki a Ultimate Fighting Championship, Guillard whawhati record MMA nui BJ Penn o mo te nuinga o KO o roto i te wehenga ono tekau ki e waru, 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 Held, Derek Anderson, Koe 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: Pakihi oti "

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

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 28, 2015) – Due to a knee injury sustained by title challenger Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA mā whitu World Champion Patricio Pitbull (23-2) will now face German submission ace Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (35-8) in the co-main event of “Bellator: Pakihi kia oti,” e tango te wahi Rāmere, Pipiri 19 i St. Louis’ Pokapū Scottrade.

 

Ngā tetahi o nga whawhai tino tūmanako i roto i te aamu o te hākinakina me te Kimbo Poro vs. Ken Shamrock, "Bellator: Unfinished Business” also features Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) a Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Āpure (15-4), with a fifth and final featured bout to be announced shortly.

 

The 27-year-old “Pitbull,” of Natal, Brazil, 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. I roto i te 24 umanga ahua, “Pitbull” has only lost two fights, a ko te hua o te heu-angiangi e rua, split-decisions.

 

“Pitbull” now meets Germany’s Weichel, who at just 30 years of age already boasts more than 35 professional wins. I roto i tona whawhai whakamutunga, Weichel earned a hard-fought victory over former champion Pat Curran bringing his record to 12-1 i roto i tona mua 13 ngā haerenga. Weichel is a Bellator MMA tournament winner, racking up victories over Desmond Green, Matt Bessette a Scott Cleve in the process. Of those 35 toa, an incredible 21 of them have come by way of submission.

 

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

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator: Pakihi kia oti,” e tīmata i tika $30, E tēnei wā i runga i te hoko i Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: Pakihi kia oti” - Rāmere, Kia Pipiri 19, Pokapū Scottrade, St. Louis, Koe.

Kāri Main

Bellator Takahanga Main Heavyweight: Kimbo Poro (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Whawhai Bellator mā whitu Taitara: Āpure Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Ngā Bellator Whawhai Kōmāmā: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Āpure (15-4)

 

Kāri hukihuki

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

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Whawhai: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Rana O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Kōmāmā Prelim Whawhai: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Ko Kaini Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

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

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Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Pakihi kia oti” 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. Luke Nelson (2-1) me middleweights Ko Kaini Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).

 

Ngā tetahi o nga whawhai tino tūmanako i roto i te aamu o te hākinakina me te Kimbo Poro vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Pakihi kia oti” takes place Friday, Pipiri 19, i St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator: Pakihi kia oti,” e tīmata i tika $30, E tēnei wā i runga i te hoko i Ticketmaster.com

 

Kia ka kauwhautia ngā whakataetae tahi atu mau tata.

 

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 i te 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, both o tona 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: Pakihi kia oti” - Rāmere, May Pipiri 19, Pokapū Scottrade, St. Louis, Koe.

Kāri Main

 

Bellator Takahanga Main Heavyweight: Kimbo Poro (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Whawhai Bellator mā whitu Taitara: Āpure Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)

Featured Bellator Whawhaitia Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Ngā Bellator Whawhai Kōmāmā: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Āpure (15-4)

 

Kāri hukihuki

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

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Whawhai: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Rana O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Kōmāmā Prelim Whawhai: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator mā whitu Prelim Whawhai: Ko Kaini 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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Easy Tweet: “BAD NEWS! British superstar @Michaelpage247 returns against Rudy “News kino” Bears at #Bellator140, live and free on @Spike!"

Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 24, 2015) - Michael whārangi "mana'o" (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he meets 29-fight veteran Rudy Bears "Bad News" (16-13) in a welterweight tilt at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” e tango te wahi Rāmere, Hōngongoi 17, i Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn.

 

Te Hōngongoi 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” Lime (26-5) me te toi knockout Russian Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), me te Chris Honeycutt (6-0), te tangata e ki runga ki Paora Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” e te pahiatia e ora, me te noa i runga i te te Koi i 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now, 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, Paora Daley, Jason Runga, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, i roto i ētahi atu.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” kia ka kauwhautia tata.

 

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

 

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

Bellator Welterweight Āhuatanga Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paora Bradley (22-6)

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

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“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” gets another clash between welterweight standouts as Chris “Ko te Cutt” Honeycutt meets Paul “Ko te Pūwhero” Bradley

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

 

 

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 22, 2015) – Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “Ko te Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) gets the toughest test of his career, as he meets fellow former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paora “Ko te Pūwhero” Bradley (22-6).

 

Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Lime (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” e wahi Rāmere, Hōngongoi 17, i Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn.

 

The two decorated grapplers meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” e te pahiatia e ora, me te noa i runga i te te Koi i 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 24th i 10 a.m. AND, 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, Calif.

 

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” kia ka kauwhautia tata.

 

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

 

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

Bellator Welterweight Āhuatanga Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paora 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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B139_Kongo_Volkov

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real a @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 i te @KansasStarArena i runga i Pipiri 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Congo (22-10-2) me te Toa o te Ao Taumaha o Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Pipiri 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, Haratua.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Te Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “te Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi ake (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Ko te kaari matua o te po e ora ana me te koreutu i runga i te Spike i 9 p.m. AND/ 8 p.m. CT, i te awa pāngia tuatahi i runga i Spike.com.

 

Kia ka kauwhautia pāngia tahi atu mau tata.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” e tīmata i tika $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, E tēnei wā e wātea ana i Ticketmaster.com.

 

Congo, he 6-waewae-4 Wīwī, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. He toa-wā maha ao i roto i te kickboxing, Inaianei hāngai ana Congo anake i runga i MMA, kua hanga he 4-2 record i raro i te kara Bellator MMA. 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. I roto i tona 24 umanga whakaora, Volkov has scored 17 i te knockout.

 

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

 

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

Bellator Whawhai Āhuahira Kōmāmā: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator mā whitu Āhuatanga Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi ake (18-2)

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real a @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 i te @KansasStarArena i runga i Pipiri 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa MONICA, Calif. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Congo (22-10-2) me te Toa o te Ao Taumaha o Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on Pipiri 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, Haratua.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “Te Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “te Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi ake (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

Ko te kaari matua o te po e ora ana me te koreutu i runga i te Spike i 9 p.m. AND/ 8 p.m. CT, i te awa pāngia tuatahi i runga i Spike.com.

 

Kia ka kauwhautia pāngia tahi atu mau tata.

 

Tikiti hoki “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” e tīmata i tika $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, E tēnei wā e wātea ana i Ticketmaster.com.

 

Congo, he 6-waewae-4 Wīwī, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. He toa-wā maha ao i roto i te kickboxing, Inaianei hāngai ana Congo anake i runga i MMA, kua hanga he 4-2 record i raro i te kara Bellator MMA. 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. I roto i tona 24 umanga whakaora, Volkov has scored 17 i te knockout.

 

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

 

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

Bellator Whawhai Āhuahira Kōmāmā: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator mā whitu Āhuatanga Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi ake (18-2)