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NEW COMPLETE duobus bouts 'Bellator 155: VS Carvalho. MANHOEF Main CARD in Boise on May 20 - De modo SPICUS

March 25, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 24, 2016) -: A PERFUSORIUS IRCA pitting Marcin Held (21-4) adversum Dave Jansen (20-3) et a heavyweight certamen bulbosum Venandi Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltran (17-12), additum fuerit principale card "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Ut in Idaho 20.

In card quod est a proeliis cum features a ingentis Middleweight main eventum Mundus VINDICIAE, cum Rafael Carvalho (12-1) zona eius pugnabunt contra ignita Mel "Absque misericordia" Manhoef (30-12-1). In addition, Bellator illa MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) Revertar ad actum primum cum June, dum faces et mollis Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in pelagus eventus Card co-.

Nullam enim "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " satus procul iustus $25 et nunc venalium Bellator.com, Arena Box CenturyLink in officio CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. In eventum liberum, et vivat in auras in Spike 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT. An duodeviginti-card pugnae parata vivere in auras Bellator.com atqueBellator est Mobile App incipientibus ab Hierosolyma 6:30 p.m. ATQUE.

Held, XIII-pugna Bellator MMA est veteranus, alio tempore, cum primum vultus eius recenti sex-amoeni LINEA post pugnam Stabat rumpebantur in manu fortissimus divisionem Will Brooks dum "Bellator 145: Cum vindictam. " Est XXIV annus-vetus obsequium specialitas in uincit quae scripta sunt 11 eius ultimum 13 pugnat, septem sex prioris fringilla vel per deditionem venire. Et pubentes, cum matchup "et profugus" at "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " indicio eius 2016 Novembris primo certamine cum debut 2015.

Post consensum victoria patria in Polish 2013 at "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen erit ad semel iterum pulso off in in vespere lightweight pluma IRCA. "Et profugus" venit et nono Bellator MMA, et pugna spectat ad his addere infigo 7-1 record cum promotionis. Effectus et victoria septem 13 in praeclaris eius pugnat novem anni vitae, XXXVI annorum patriam iterum in Florida satus novum super oculos eius ex eo quod in caveam Maii tractum uincit 20.

In heavyweight actio, Chase Gormley respice infigo est aedificemus super eum vincere tres annos currere, quod est ultimum ejus, quinque et sex in se pugnat cum Joey Beltran. Titan risus heavyweight kingpin pugna vicit promotionem est vincere title ad a sententia: Macrobius in March de Jon 2015.

Quia introeuntes in Bellator fray in MMA 2013, Beltran legitime aduersus aliquem de vertice viribus promovendum est offer, cum contra matchups:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, atque Brian Rogers. Cum transitioning ad middleweight in January 2015, "In Mexicutioner" tribus proeliis vicit duo, Nunc redit ad divisionem heavyweight palantes, et semel,.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef "card proelium

Bellator MMA Middleweight Title The proelium: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvinus Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Event Co-Main: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Venandi Gormley (12-5)

Praevium Card

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tacitus Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary Bout: veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Jos Tacitus (7-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Sean potestates (9-5) vs. voluntas Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

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FIVE-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW COMPLETE FOR INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

March 19, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, QUALIS. (March 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) atque Dionisia Kielholtz (43-2). Ross will square off against Matteo Taccini (24-3-1), while Daniels takes on Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) and Kielholtz goes head to head with Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy on Aprilis 16.

The trio of Italy natives join a card that already features some of the top athletes in kickboxing, including one of the most accomplished knockout artists in all of combat sports, Melvinus Manhoef (37-12), who takes on the always dangerous Alexandru Negrea (8-2). Also, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) atque Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “Absque misericordia” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho at“Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef” on May 20.

Ad debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Aprilis 22 at 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov nobis. Cicero " on SPIKE. Interim, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprilis 16 at 10 p.m. ET / PT.

American Muay Thai standout Ross is also referred to as “The Soul Assassin,” and he will look to live up to that name come April 16. Ross and his opponent, who is a 2014 ISKA Champion out of Rome are currently scheduled to be the very first fight in Bellator Kickboxing history. The two will undoubtedly look to kick off the promotion’s first event with an emphatic, memorable performance.

The pair of flyweights will come out swinging when Kielholtz and Vernocchi bring their impressive skill sets to the cage in an enticing matchup. Dutch striking specialist Kielholtz recently went “5 Rounds” in a Bellator digital piece.

In the welterweight division, Daniels, a 35-year-old American southpaw will be opposite Moricca, an Italian slugger and winner of the 2015 Ring Rules tournament, looking to impress in front of his home crowd. Daniels has made a name for himself as one of the top karate fighters in the USA and through his numerous knockouts by way of spinning-kick, translating to an instant fan-favorite wherever he fights.

For additional information about the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” event, Clige hic.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvinus Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Dionisia Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

Complete "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA PERFUSORIUS Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Suspendisse Fields (16-6)

Bellator MMA Lux Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Debut)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

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DAN CHARLES SET TO FIGHT AUGUSTO SAKAI DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 155: VS Carvalho. Manhoef '

March 17, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dan "Man" Carolus (10-3) atque Augusto Sakai (9-0) additum est principalis card of * "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Ut in Idaho 20.

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, cum Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Mel "Absque misericordia" Manhoef (30-12-1). In addition, Bellator illa MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) Revertar ad actum primum cum June, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in pelagus eventus Card co-.

Nullam enim "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " satus procul iustus $25 et nunc venalium Bellator.com, Arena Box CenturyLink in officio CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef " aeres vivunt et liberos Spike at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, dum vivunt in praevia daret fluent Bellator.com atqueBellator est Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 debut. Sakai is coming off of another flawless year under the Bellator MMA banner, recording victories in each of his two appearances, including a unanimous decision win over Alex Huddleston in his most recent bout at "Bellator 145: Cum vindictam. "

Dan "Man" Carolus, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 professionalem record. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Venandi Gormley at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho nobis. Manhoef "card proelium

Bellator MMA Middleweight Title The proelium: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvinus Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Event Co-Main: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

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MATT MITRIONE CHOOSES BELLATOR MMA, SIGNING AN EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE PROMOTION

March 15, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

SANTA MONICA (March 14, 2016) – Last week, top mixed martial art’s free agent Matt Mitrione (9-5) joined Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour” show and revealed that he had been fielding offers from multiple promotions, including a great bid he had received from Bellator MMA. In a very rare move, Helwani had Mitrione rejoin his popular talk show for a second straight week to announce that the paperwork has been finalized, making Mitrione the newest member of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division.

“There comes a time in every athlete’s life, where the scenarios change and the landscape has eroded from what made you fall in love with it initially,” said Mitrione. “It has become that time for me. After a mutually beneficial free agency period, I’ve decided to move my career to Bellator. I’ve enjoyed almost every second of my career and unlike most that switch organizations due to being cut or no longer being able to perform at the sports highest levels, I am bringing a body and skillset that are only getting better and I cannot wait to test my abilities against the best Bellator has to offer.”

Lovingly referred to as “Meathead,” Mitrione is one of the few fighters to have started his professional career with the UFC without previously competing on the regional circuit. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009, where he faced formidable opponents the likes of: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan and Travis Brown amongst others.

Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Ill. Post collegium, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.

At the conclusion of his professional football career, the Shotokan Karate Black Belt focused all of his attention on the sport of MMA. Mitrione spent time training with Duke Roufus and the highly-respected Roufusport team before landing with the famed Blackzilians camp in Boca Raton, Sed felis, where he trains today.

The extremely popular and well-spoken Mitrione has allowed the judges to determine the result of his fight only twice, adversum Joey Beltran atque Cheick Kongo, both of whom currently fight for Bellator MMA. His entertaining fighting style has earned him recognition with “Noctis perficientur” (bis) atque “De proelium Nocte” accolades.

Prior to his last fight with his former promotion, Mitrione was forced to participate in a media session barefoot, as his shoes didn’t adhere to the strict company uniform policy. He will have no such problems at Bellator, where he is free to secure his own sponsors and keep his feet warm with the footwear of his choosing.

Bellator has been bolstering their heavyweight division as of late, and Mitrione becomes the second heavyweight free agent the promotion has signed in as many months, quod Sergius Kharitonov joined the fray in February. The division is currently championed by Vitaly Minakov, and includes other top names like Slice, Bobby Lashley, Cheick Kongo, Vinicius “Spartan,” Tony Johnson, Justin Wren, Dan Charles atque Augusto Sakai.

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CHEICK KONGO INCHES PAST VINICIUS SPARTAN IN ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE

February 28, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, May. (February 26, 2015) – A week removed from the most watched Bellator MMA event in company history, the Scott Coker-led promotion returned to action on SPIKE with "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

In vespere main eventum, Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) intelligently managed the distance between he and Vinicius Spartan (8-4), kicking and jabbing his way to a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

Spartan did have his moments during the heavyweight encounter, securing takedowns in rounds two and three, followed by a knockdown late. Sed in finem, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Nemus Kendall (23-15) obturaverunt Francisco Galliae (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 seconds in secundo circuitu, winning by knockout. The victory was an emotional one for “Da Spyder,” who recently lost his brother and made it clear his performance was dedicated to his late sibling. Grove has now won three of his last four tilts, all via finish.

Chuka Willis (7-2) manibus Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, winning via unanimes (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 minutes, with multiple submission attempts and knockdowns by both men. But in the end – much to the delight of the partisan crowd – Willis earned the nod.

Former Shamrock FC Flyweight Champion Rebecca Ruth (6-1) victum Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) via suasuri (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

Praevium Card Results:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) victum David Hammons (1-2) via TKO (pugnis)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) victum Marcio Navarro (14-12) via TKO (pugnis) 2:30, R1

Christophorus Harris (5-0) victum Julian Marquez (2-1) via suasuri (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) victum Mannus Meraz (7-2) via knockout (pugnis) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) victum Brandon Farran (12-11) via deditionem (rear, nudi suffocant) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) victum Deron Carlis (4-2) via suasuri (29-28 x3)

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ILLNESS REMOVES MARCOS GALVAO FROM CARD, CHEICK KONGO VERSUS VINICIUS QUEIROZ PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT SLOT

February 26, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

MULVANE, May. (February 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 a.m. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

Ut a praecessi, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) adversum Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) versus Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Nemus Kendall (22-15) adversum Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) atque Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

“Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” airs vivere Spike at 9 p.m. ET / VIII p.m. CT, dum vivunt in praevia daret fluent Bellator.com atque Bellator est Mobile App.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Nemus Kendall (22-15) vs. Francisco Galliae (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout Feature: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

Praevium Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Mannus Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Christophorus Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout Feature: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Ionathas Gary (11-6)

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'Bellator 150: Galvão VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

February 23, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

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SANTA MONICA, Ill. (February 22, 2015) - Hoc Friday, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) at "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Friday, February 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, dum vivunt in praevia daret fluent Bellator.com atque Bellator est Mobile App. Tesseras "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas II " quod satus procul iustus $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, necnon Kansas stella Arena buxum officium.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) adversum Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Item in card, Nemus Kendall (22-15) suscipit, Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), patria ventus David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), qui obit Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"They,"Qui pugnavit pro universitas-nominati promotiones defuturi World Extreme Cagefighting et quia Shooto 2003, erit athletizantibus pro 11^th sub vexillo Bellator MMA. XXXIV annorum in medio quatuor actutum in pugna victores amoeni LINEA et octo et septem ciborum. In his ultimis Excursiuncula, Galvao finished Joe Warren at "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

Interim, Dantas ordines intuituros ad duplicabit ipse meditatus habuerunt timorem Galvao in primo eorum conventus, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman via unum congruerunt sententiae at "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Lucum. " The Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come October 23.

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira at "Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov," defeating his fellow Brazilian opponent via second round arm-triangle choke. “Spartan” hopes to plant the seeds for a busy 2016 with the matchup against Kongo, where a win can undoubtedly place him in the midst of the heavyweight title picture.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September. The winner of“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"With 12 eius 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Michael Chandler hanc quoque olim August. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, utrum pergere ad caveam, vel cum Imaginem in quis quis Bellator MMA lightweight talent. The 27-year-old will be making his 16^thappearance under the promotional banner.

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over“Bellator 147” co-headliner Pablo Villaseca. Autem, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

Hailing from Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the fray fresh off a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. “Hunter” has previously fought the likes of Joanne Calderwood and at only 28-years-old has already competed professionally since 2006. Autem, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on February 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. The lone loss on the Missouri native’s record came against Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, via controversial split decision.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvão (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)