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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Foto

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. NA / 8 P.M. CT

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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt na-ewe ebe echi, Friday, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (n'oge gara aga, Spike) na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe mbido edinam ga-enuba on Bellator.com na ụwa na Bellator Mobile App.

 

Complete Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jọdan Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebeka Rut (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*

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A.J. MCKEE REPLACES INJURED JAMES GALLAGHER IN BELLATOR 187 Isi ihe omume, MEETS IRELAND’S BRIAN MOORE ON FRIDAY, Nov. 10 AT 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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ỌZỌ, SBG’S SINEAD ‘KO’ KAVANAGH AND KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. BOTH SET TO COMPETE ON THE CARD

JEREMIAH LABIANO NOW TAKES ON ISRAEL’S NOAD LAHAT IN BELLATOR’S RETURN TO TEL AVIV AT BELLATOR 188

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is set for its return to Dublin, Ireland, as undefeated sensation A.J. McKee (9-0) will look to play the role of spoiler against Brian Moore (10-5), a teammate of James Gallagher at Dublin’s SBG, in the featherweight main event of Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore at 3Arena on Nov. 10.

 

In addition to the new main event, Ireland si Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) ga-agha Maria Casanova (2-4-1) in a women’s featherweight main card bout, mgbe Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) will compete against Fred Freeman (1-0) na a 165 pound-catchweight contest.

 

James Gallagher was initially slated to headline against Jeremiah Monaghan, but was forced to withdraw from the card after suffering an injury during training, leaving room for his divisional rival to headline an event in hostile territory. Moore’s previously scheduled opponent, Andre Goncalves (3-1), will now face Northern Ireland’s Decky Dalton (7-3) na a Bellator 187 featherweight matchup.

 

Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore will be broadcast free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and currently available at Ticketmaster.ie.

 

Labiano will now move to Bellator 188: Baby vs. Weichel 2 one week later in Tel Aviv, where he is set to take on Israel-born Noad Lahat (11-3) in a main card featherweight bout. Bellator 188 takes place inside Menora Mivtachim Arena and airs on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/ 8 p.m. CT na Nov. 17.

 

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a statement in his first nine fights as an MMA professional, racking up seven finishes in nine outings. The Long Beach, Calif.-native now heads to Ireland, a country that is all too familiar with “Mercenary” due to his feud with Gallagher.

 

Known around “The Emerald Isle” as “Pikeman,” Brian Moore will be making his third appearance in the Bellator cage and his first main event. Having previously competed against top-rated competition the likes of Daniel Weichel and Mike Wilkinson, the 30-year-old SBG Ireland standout most recently stopped Michal Horejsi via punches at Bellator 177 this past April. Moore grew up 90 minutes from 3Arena and will undoubtedly have home field advantage against McKee on Nov. 10.

 

Fresh off his first-round TKO finish of D.J. Griffin, na Bellator 179 na London, the son of the legendary Kimbo Slice will return to Europe in search of his second victory as professional. Also training under the tutelage of Antonio McKee at Team Bodyshop in Long Beach, Calif., Slice is one of the main sparring partners for A.J. McKee, Aaron Pico na Joey Davis. Fighting out of St. Louis, Fred Freeman made his professional debut in March, finishing his opponent with punches in the second round of their regional matchup. Before turning pro, Freeman laced up the gloves nine times as an amateur.

 

Set for her fourth Bellator appearance, Sinead Kavanagh returns to the site of her promotional debut, a venue that saw her defeat Elina Kallionidou with a decisive victory at Bellator 169. A three-time veteran of BAMMA, “KO” most recently took on Arlene Blencowe, who now fights Julia Rite Uru for the women’s featherweight title. A native of France, Maria Casanova has competed professionally since 2015. With two submission victories on her resume, the KTP Scola-product will look to hand Kavanagh the first submission loss of her career.

 

Complete Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore Ọgụ Kaadị:

Isi ihe omume featherweight: A.J. McKee (9-0) vs. Brian Moore (10-5)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) vs. Maria Casanova (2-4-1)

165 lb. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) vs. Fred Freeman (1-0)

Isi kaadị nku featherweight: Charlie Ward (3-3) vs. John Redmond (7-12)

 

Mbido Kaadị:

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Decky Dalton (7-3) vs. Andre Goncalves (3-1)

 

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BELLATOR 182 Nsonaazụ & PHOTOS FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

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Complete Event Photos Here

Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) meriri Chidi Njokuani (17-5) site TKO (punches) na 4:08 nke gburugburu otu

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) meriri Brennan Ward (14-6) site na nrubeisi (guillotine) na 1:02 nke gburugburu atọ

Bruna Ellen (4-1) meriri Veta Arteaga (3-1) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) meriri Blair Tugman (10-7) site na etebe (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) meriri Justin Roswell (1-2) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 1:35 nke gburugburu otu

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) meriri Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris Honeycutt (10-1) meriri Kevin Casey (9-6-2) site TKO (punches) na 2:06 nke gburugburu abụọ

Kate Jackson (9-2) meriri Colleen Schneider (11-8) site TKO (leg injury) na 5:00 nke gburugburu otu

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) meriri Daniel Pineda (22-13) site TKO (dọkịta stoppage) na 4:05 nke gburugburu abụọ

Henry Corrales (14-3) meriri Noad Lahat (11-3) site na etebe (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) meriri Philipe Lins (10-2) site ko (punches) na 3:03 nke gburugburu otu

Talita Nogueira (7-0) meriri Amanda Bell (5-5) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:44 nke gburugburu otu

Ricky Rainey (13-4) meriri Marc Stevens (21-11) site na etebe (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Kristi Lopez (1-1-1) agha Jessica Sotack (1-1-1) to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Mat Secor (9-4) meriri T.J. Sumler (5-6) site na nrubeisi (Americana) na 4:00 nke gburugburu otu

Tom Regal (2-0) meriri Kastroit Xhema (1-1) site ko (punches) na 3:21 nke gburugburu otu

Alex Potts (1-0) meriri Brandon Polcare (1-1) site na nrubeisi (kimura) na 3:10 nke gburugburu otu

Joshua Ricci (4-0) meriri Brandon Warne (1-3) site na etebe (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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FORMER CHAMP ANDREY KORESHKOV TAKES ON CHIDI NJOKUANI DURING BELLATOR 182 MAIN EVENT AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN UPSTATE NEW YORK ON AUGUST 25

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ỌZỌ, CONNECTICUT’S BRENNAN WARD RETURNS AGAINST FERNANDO GONZALEZ IN EXPLOSIVE MATCHUP

LOS ANGELES — Following Bellator NYC na Madison Square Ogige, Bellator MMA returns to the Empire State to make its Upstate New York debut set to invade Turning Stone ResortCasino in Verona, N.Y.. with a welterweight main event pitting former Bellator champ Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) megide Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC) na Fraịdee, August 25for Bellator 182.

Na mgbakwunye, a second welterweight bout will serve as the evening’s co-main showdown when Brennan Ward (14-5) osobo Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) in a bout sure to produce fireworks, while featherweight A.J. McKee returns to the cage fresh off an ESPN “SportsCenter” Top-Ten finish of Dominic Mazzotta in his last outing.

Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe mmemme izizi ga-enuba na Bellator.com na Bellator Mobile App. Tiketi maka Bellator 182 na-aga na-ere Friday, June 2 na 10:00 a.m. NA maka $85, $65, $47 na $37 and can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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The 26-year-old Russian phenom Koreshkov has been ascendant since his very first professional fight, claiming 19 career victories over 21 nsọtụ, including wins in each of his first 13 n'asọmpi. Fighting out of Omsk, Russia, “Spartan” will be making his 13th career appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and his first of 2017. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, Koreshkov has accrued a total of 10 victories over a four-year run, highlighted by a welterweight world title triumph over current champion Douglas Lima and a successful title defense over Benson Henderson na Bellator 153. Since making his professional debut in 2010, Koreshkov has collected 13 finishes, na nsonye 10 knockouts, eight of which came in the first round, making him one of the most dangerous 170-pounders in the game.

Alụ ọgụ nke Las Vegas, Nev., Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win eight consecutive bouts and 12 nke ikpeazụ ya na 13. Ebe ọ bụ na n'isonyere Bellator Emmanuel Edhere na 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected four victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Ọtụtụ na-adịbeghị anya, “Chidi Bang Bang” defeated Melvin Guillard na Bellator 171 na January, adding to his current run of success.

The 28-year-old Ward enters the contest as one of the most feared fighters in Bellator MMA’s stacked 170-pound class. Na 13 finishes over his 14 ọrụ mmeri, gụnyere itoolu knockouts, “Irish” possesses the perfect combination of pure strength and fearlessness. A 14-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the Waterford, Conn. native will look to earn his 10th win under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2012, Ward has yet to see a bout enter the third frame and has finished six of his nine opponents in the opening round. Fans can expect to see fireworks when Ward is inside the Bellator cage on August 25.

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., the 33-year-old Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the eighth time in his 14-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA; collecting six victories over a seven-fight, three-year span, highlighted by a first round knockout of Karo Parisyan.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying nine wins over his last 12 nsọtụ, including a pair of first round knockouts and a five-fight winning streak from 2014-16. Na 16 nke ya 26 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, the 40-fight veteran will look to add to that total as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most unshakable talents the welterweight division has to offer.

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a splash in his first eight fights as an MMA professional, racking up six finishes in eight outings. The Long Beach, Calif. native heads to the East Coast looking to stay undefeated with another impressive finish.

Nationally-recognized for hosting legendary, fight-of-the-year-level boxing events, rivaling venues in major cities such as Las Vegas, Miami and New York City, Turning Stone was one of the first venues in New York to host professional MMA after it was legalized by the State last year, further distinguishing it as the premier destination for live combat sports. The August 25 Bellator MMA event will mark Turning Stone’s third professional MMA event in less than a year.

Emelitere Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. NjokuaniMain Kaadị:

Welterweight Main Omume: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC)

Mmemme Co-Main Welterweight: Brennan Ward (14-5) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (26-14)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (8-0) vs. TBD

 

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Bellator 178 Idochi, Results and Fighter Quotes

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MAIN CARD BOUTS:

Patricio ‘Pitbull’ (26-4) meriri Daniel Straus (24-7) na :37 of round two to capture the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title.
Quote from Patricio Pitbull:
“It’s a dream come true to win back this title and this belt is for my son. It’s a gift for him,” Pitbull said. “I want him to be proud of his Dad and know that I overcame a lot to bring this title back home to Brazil.”
Ilima-lei Macfarlane (6-0) meriri Jessica Middleton (2-1) site na nrubeisi (arm bar) na 2:15 nke gburugburu otu
Quote from Ilima-Lei Macfarlane:

“I went in there and did everything that I wanted to do. I did everything that I needed to do and as I said in the cage, I really wanted to make a statement that this is my division,” Macfarlane said. “If they’re going to crown a champion, I want to be number one up there.”

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Ị Awad (20-9) meriri Ryan Quinn (13-7-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Saad Awad:

“It was a really tough fight and I knew he was a great wrestler. I saw a lot of that coming, he was in my face the whole time,” Awad said. “I thought i could take him out in that first round but he kept coming back. Ọ bụ a siri ike agha, glad i came out on top.”

 

PRELIMINARY BOUTS:

Tyrell Fortune (3-0) meriri Branko Busick (0-1) site na etebe (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Quote from Tyrell Fortune:

“I thought it was great for me to go out and get three rounds in,” Fortune said following his Bellator 178 mmeri. “I felt like I utilized my jab and my knees really well. Obviously I m still pretty too, no bumps and no cuts. I dominated the fight.”

Na Ruth (3-0) meriri David Mundell (6-3) site na oru knockout na 3:13 nke gburugburu 2
Quote from Na Ruth:

“I thought it was a good fight and a solid win for me. There were definitely some areas where I could’ve been faster and I could’ve been sharper,” Ruth said after moving to 3-0 in Bellator. “I felt like I missed a lot of openings, but I’ll go back to work and train some more and be ready to go again soon.”

Jordan Young (7-0) meriri Tim Caron (7-1) site na nrubeisi (Brabo ịkpagbu) na 3:55 nke gburugburu otu
Quote from Jordan Young:

“That was light work, easy money. M na-akwanyere ya, but I am here to eat. I need somebody to call me echi, next week, whenever, but I have to eat man,” Young said after remaining undefeated. “I go hard 24/7, so somebody call me because I always stay ready.”

Kas Xhema (1-0) meriri Nick Alley (1-1) via knockout at 3:19 nke gburugburu otu

Quote from Kas Xhema:

“The fight was great. I have the best team and the best coaches, I am very lucky guy,” Xhema said. “Over here at American Top Team Connecticut, I truly feel like we are the best team around.”

Additional Results:

Blair Tugman (10-6) meriri Tom English (6-8) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 4:54 nke gburugburu atọ

Chris Ezi (11-5) meriri Shane Manley (3-3) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Billy Giovanetta (9-5) meriri Joshua Ricci (3-0)

 

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FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE WHEN DANIEL STRAUS MEETS PATRICIO PITBULL FOR THE FOURTH TIME TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (April 20, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 178: Straus vs. Baby 4 took place this afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The competitors are now ready for action echi, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. See below for official weights and photos from echi omume.

Main Kaadị: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. NA/8:00 p.m. CT)

Featherweight World Title Main Event: Daniel Straus (145) vs. Patricio "Baby" Freire (144)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:Ilima-lei Macfarlane (126) vs. Jessica Middleton (126)

Catchweight Feature Bout: Ị Awad (164.5) vs. Ryan Quinn (164.5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (146) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (146)

Mbido Kaadị: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. NA/6:00 p.m. CT)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Na Ruth (185.5) vs. David Mundell (184.25)

Agbamrị mbido ibu arọ: Tyrell Fortune (244.5) vs. Branko Busick (220)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tim Caron (195) vs. Jordan Young (195)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Nick Alley (167) vs. Kastroit Xhema (165)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight:Don Shainis (149.5) vs. Max Kelleher (149.75)

Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight:Regivaldo Carvalho (139.5) vs. Jason Perrin (140)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout:Kemran Lachinov (164.5) vs. Sam Watford (164)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout:John Lopez (125.5) vs. Remo Cardarelli (124)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight:Chris Ezi (145) vs. Shane Manley (146)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight:Thomas English (146) vs. Blair Tugman (146)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Giovanella (124.75) vs. Joshua Ricci (126)

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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

Hollywood, Calif. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) na Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 bụ Bruna Ellen (2-1), onye ga-on Carmella James (Mpụta mbụ) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) megide Jordan Young (5-0), yana Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vesos Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) ga-on Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) challenges Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Tiketi maka Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani na-amalite mgbe $24 na ndị na ere ugbu a naKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. A ga-agbasa mmemme a na ndụ na n'efu na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe mmemme izizi ga-enuba na Bellator.com na Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. The Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Ugbu a, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Complete Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Main Kaadị:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Njirimara Ọgụ: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Mbido Kaadị:

Ọgba mbụ nke Middleweight: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bayere: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Mgba mbụ: Will Lavine (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Domo Garcia (Mpụta mbụ)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Craig Farley (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Mike Breeden (Mpụta mbụ)

Agbamrị mbido ibu arọ: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Agbamrị mbido ibu arọ: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Mpụta mbụ)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Mpụta mbụ)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

Hollywood, Calif. - - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) megide Brandon Phillips (6-2) e kwukwara na ọgọ-televised isi kaadị nke Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Na mgbakwunye, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) ga-on Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Tiketi maka Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani na-amalite mgbe $24 na ndị na ere ugbu a na KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, mgbe mmemme izizi ga-enuba na Bellator.com na Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Osisi, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, na anọ knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis na Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Bruna Ellen at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Emelitere Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Main Kaadị:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Njirimara Ọgụ: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Ọgba mbụ nke Middleweight: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Domo Garcia (Mpụta mbụ)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Craig Farley (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Mike Breeden (Mpụta mbụ)

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EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH

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THACKERVILLE, Ọ DỊ MMA. (Dec. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) na “Bellator 166” na Fraịdee, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Friday, mgbe “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Mgbe agha ahụ, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for echi n'abalị “Bellator 167” omume, which pits Joe Taimanglo megide Darrion Caldwell.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A.J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Osisi (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. Otú ọ dị, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sanchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C.R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 mkpọsa. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

Na oghere n'obi nke “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, ndikan Ben Reiter (17-2-1) site na etebe (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

Mbido Kaadị Results:

Gregory Babene (18-11) meriri Emiliano Sordi (14-6) site na nrubeisi (Guillotine ịkpagbu) na 3:11 nke gburugburu otu

Treston Thomison (10-4) meriri Dawond Pickney (10-6) site na nrubeisi (Arm-bar) na :51 nke gburugburu otu

Derrick Adkins (9-3) meriri Chris Jones (10-5) site na nrubeisi (Brabo ịkpagbu) na 4:09 nke gburugburu abụọ

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) meriri John King (4-4) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & Mkpebi

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JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Baby (16-8) megide Derek Fields (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, Ọ DỊ MMA., na Saturday, December 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Na mgbakwunye, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

N'abalị nke abụọ nke ntụrụndụ - "Belator 167" – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) megide Emily Ducote (4-1), yana Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vesos Andrew Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) megide Joe Warren (14-5) na ibu featherweight na-eme ka atụmanya na-enweghị mmeri A.J. McKee (5-0) megide Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”N'ikpeazụ, a Bantamweight tuanu n'etiti Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) na C.R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

Tiketi maka mmemme isi okpukpu abụọ pụrụ iche na-amalite n'otu ntabi anya $45 enwere ike zụta ya na WinStar World cha cha & Resort Box Office, yana Ticketmaster na Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 167: Baby vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT., mgbe "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2"ikuku ndụ na free na Fraịdee na SPIKE na 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. Mbọ mbụ maka mmemme abụọ a ga-aga n'ihu Bellator.com na The Bellator Mobile App.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 mkpọsa, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 nsọtụ, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 na Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Na 14 nke ya 19 ọrụ nkwanye-abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout ma ọ bụ nrubeisi, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi na "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Missouri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pico, Na Ruth na Tyrell Fortune as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, Ọ DỊ MMA., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resotu ke Thackerville, na December 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

Complete "Bellator 167: Baby vs. Campos 2” Main Card:

Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Baby" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Fields (17-6)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Njirimara Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andrew Fialho (7-0)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Ọkụ mbido ibu dị arọ: Jarod Trice (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)