All photos by: Bellator MMA/Eric Coleman

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

The contest served as the feature main event of Biyernes ng “Bellator: Halsey vs. Growb” card at Pechanga Resort & Casino sa Temecula, Kaliporniya, Calif.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With Caldwell scoring takedowns throughout the matchup, Silva looked for submissions when available, but he simply couldn’t find the necessary hold to work past his opponent’s defense. Sa halip, Caldwell kept his pressure high, and judges awarded him the fight, 29-28 sa lahat ng tatlong mga card.

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

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

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

Bukod pa rito, featherweight asam Jordan Parsons (11-1), ng San Diego, Calif., earned a third-round decision win over the previously undefeated Brazilian Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-1).

Sa isang light matimbang paligsahan, Virgil Zwicker (14-4-1), of Temecula, Calif., earned a first-round knockout win over Razak Al-Hassan (12-5), ng Milwaukee, Wisc.

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

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

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

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

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

Tungkol sa Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA ay isang nangungunang Mixed Martial Arts samahan na nagtatampok ng marami sa mga pinakamahusay na fighters sa mundo. Sa ilalim ng direksyon ng beteranong lumaban tagataguyod Scott Coker, Bellator ay magagamit sa halos 400 milyong mga tahanan sa buong mundo sa paglipas ng 120 mga bansa. Sa Estados Unidos, Bellator ay makikita sa pako, MMA leader telebisyon. Bellator MMA ay binubuo ng isang executive team na kinabibilangan ng top propesyonal sa industriya sa telebisyon produksyon, orkestrasyon live na kaganapan, -unlad mandirigma / relasyon, venue pagkuha, paglikha ng sponsorship / pag-unlad, internasyonal paglilisensya, marketing, advertising, relasyon sa publicity at komisyon. Bellator ay batay sa Santa Monica, California at pagmamay-ari ng entertainment higanteng Viacom, tahanan ng premier entertainment mga tatak sa mundo na kumonekta sa mga madla sa pamamagitan ng nakapanghihimok na nilalaman sa telebisyon, aninong gumagalaw, online at mobile platform.

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

"Bellator: Halsey vs. Growb,"Kung saan mapapanood ng live at libreng on pako sa 9 p.m. AT / 8 p.m. CT, features a main event between Brandon "Bull" Halsey (8-0) and well-respected veteran Kendall “Da Spyda” Grove (21-14). The incumbent champion failed to hit the required mark of 185-pounds. Ang resulta, Grove is the only fighter who can leave the event as the champion, if Halsey does manage to win, he will be forced to vacate the belt.

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

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

Sa pagbukas ng televised na labanan ng gabi, one of MMA’s most promising prospects Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (6-0), looks to keep his record unblemished against a tough Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4), who has only suffered one defeat in his last 15 mga dulo

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Pangunahing Card (9 p.m. AT)

Bellator Middleweight Title Labanan: Maglasa Brandon Halsey (188.1 lbs.) vs. Kendall Grove (184.9 lbs.)

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

Bellator welterweight Fight: Fernando Gonzalez (170.9 lbs.) vs. Curtis Millender (170.8 lbs.)

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

Paunang Card (7:45 p.m. AT)

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

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

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

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

Bellator welterweight Fight: Jesse Juarez (171 lbs.) vs. Ricky Rainey (170.7 lbs.)

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

Bellator magaan Fight: Steve Kozola (155.8 lbs.) vs. Ian Butler (155.2 lbs.)

Bellator Bantamweight Fight: Shawn Bunch (135.4 lbs.) vs. Rolando Perez (135.3 lbs.)

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

Tungkol sa Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA ay isang nangungunang Mixed Martial Arts samahan na nagtatampok ng marami sa mga pinakamahusay na fighters sa mundo. Sa ilalim ng direksyon ng beteranong lumaban tagataguyod Scott Coker, Bellator ay magagamit sa halos 400 milyong mga tahanan sa buong mundo sa paglipas ng 120 mga bansa. Sa Estados Unidos, Bellator ay makikita sa pako, MMA leader telebisyon. Bellator MMA ay binubuo ng isang executive team na kinabibilangan ng top propesyonal sa industriya sa telebisyon produksyon, orkestrasyon live na kaganapan, -unlad mandirigma / relasyon, venue pagkuha, paglikha ng sponsorship / pag-unlad, internasyonal paglilisensya, marketing, advertising, relasyon sa publicity at komisyon. Bellator ay batay sa Santa Monica, California at pagmamay-ari ng entertainment higanteng Viacom, tahanan ng premier entertainment mga tatak sa mundo na kumonekta sa mga madla sa pamamagitan ng nakapanghihimok na nilalaman sa telebisyon, aninong gumagalaw, online at mobile platform.

Madaling-tweet: Hard-hitting MMA vet @benjyradach returns to face undefeated former @PennWrestling star @BenReiterMMA Mayo 15 #Bellator

Santa Monica, Calif. (Mayo 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, bilang Benji “Ang Razor” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “Ang 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 “Toro” Halsey (8-0) laban sa matatayog na Hawaiian scrapper Kendall “Ang Spyder” Growb (21-14), former Bellator MMA World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Mayk “Ang Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “Ang Menifee, California baliw” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) at bantamweights Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Growb” nagaganap sa Biyernes, Mayo 15, sa Pechanga Resort & Casino sa Temecula, Kaliporniya, Calif. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. AT (6 p.m. PT lokal na oras), habang paunang bouts stream sa Spike.com.

Mga tiket para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Growb,” kung saan magsisimula lamang $50, Sa kasalukuyan ay sa pagbebenta sa Pechanga.com at ang Pechanga Resort & Casino office box.

Mga Pintuan para sa “Bellator: Halsey vs. Growb” bukas sa 4 p.m. PT lokal na oras, at ang unang paligsahan maganap 45 minuto sa ibang pagkakataon.

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, bukod sa iba pa, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Ngayon ganap na mababawi, 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. Growb” - Biyernes, Mayo 15, Pechanga Resort & Kasino, Temecula, Kaliporniya, Calif.

Pangunahing Card (9 p.m. AT)

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

Mga Tampok na Bellator Bantamweight Labanan: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Mga Tampok na Bellator welterweyt labanan: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Mga Tampok na Bellator Bantamweight Labanan: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Paunang Card (7:45 p.m. AT)

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

Bellator Banayad na matimbang Prelim Labanan: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

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

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

Bellator welterweyt labanan ang Prelim: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

Madilim Bouts (tantiya. 11 p.m. AT)

Bellator magaan Maitim Prelim: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator magaan Maitim Prelim: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator magaan Maitim Prelim: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

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