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COMPLETE BELLATOR 171 ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑΤΑ, ΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ
Chidi Njokuani (17-4) νίκησε Melvin Guillard (32-17) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-25, 30-24, 30-26)
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “I felt like the fight was pretty good, I had taken it on short notice, so I didn’t really have a lot of time to prepare for it,” Chidi Njokuani said. “Γενικά, I thought I did alright, but like I said, I just didn’t have a full camp and I could tell the difference.”
Φωτογραφίες: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/per4k86majpp5m7/AACAUkbQzegBSRD_TQ6OVkl0a?dl=0
David Rickels (18-5) νίκησε Aaron Derrow (14-9) μέσω TKO στις :45 από τον τρίτο γύρο
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “I can’t wait to re-watch that walkout. Shoutout to everyone that helped with that, including Sean Grande,” David Rickels said. “Τώρα, give me the fun fights. Give me whoever wants it. I dropped him with a good combination 30 seances in and set the tone, I really wanted to get the finish and after απόψε, I’m one step closer to being the best of the best.”
Φωτογραφίες: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/km0yv4a45r6tiee/AAAZ8aLX6To6KuU1zIOrtMKCa?dl=0
Jessica Middleton (2-0) νίκησε Alice Yauger (4-5) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 30-26, 30-26)
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “Blood and pain, isn’t that what you guys wanted? She was tough, after the first round I was like ‘holy crap,’ Jessica Middleton said. “I’m not truly happy with my performance, I want to get better and I will come back stronger and more efficient. Emily Ducote is great, I’d love to fight her, but I’m ready for any flyweight, Είμαι έτοιμος να πάω.”
Φωτογραφίες: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qx27fz4n49oakqx/AAAvwiCrRmPgTVdzb0eI9MRga?dl=0
Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) νίκησε Brandon Phillips (6-2) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “I thought the night went well. It’s a fight and you never know what result you’re going to get in a fight. End of the day, I’m coming home with the victory,” Α.Ι. McKee said. “I knew I could go out there and wrestle, but I wanted to do something different and entertain the fans.”
Φωτογραφίες: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/492bpnr154drzqo/AACkb5DI-_f1oB5lHXFFK6jTa?dl=0
Τζαρόντ Τρίις (2-0) νίκησε Kevin Woltkamp (1-3) via knockout at 3:17 του γύρου δύο
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “Όλα πήγαν σύμφωνα με το σχέδιο απόψε. I told my coaches that I have the best left hook in the world and my opponent better watch out for it,” Jarod Trice said. “I’m going to take fights from 185 να 265 pounds and best believe that they all can catch these hands”
Tyrell Fortune (2-0) νίκησε Will Johnson (0-1) μέσω TKO στις 4:27 του γύρου δύο
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “It was a good fight and a good win, but I took a few shots the groin that really made it difficult for me απόψε,” Tyrell Fortune said. “I’ll take the win, but I paid for it.”
Jordan Young (6-0) νίκησε Κρις Χάρις (7-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Overton (4-2) ήττα Gaston Ρέινο (6-2) μέσω τεχνικής υποβολής (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) στο :34 του γύρου δύο
Μπράουν Έλεν (3-1) νίκησε Carmella James (0-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Domo Garcia (1-0) νίκησε Ο Γουίλ Λαβίν (0-1) μέσω της υποβολής (έμφραξη τριγώνων) στο 2:08 του γύρου δύο
Chance Rencountre (9-2) νίκησε Jake Lindsay (11-6) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Johnny Marigo (3-0) νίκησε Joe Fulk (4-5) μέσω TKO στις 1:23 του πρώτου γύρου
Manny Meraz (9-3) νίκησε Scott Heston (4-2) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Breeden (1-0) νίκησε Craig Farley (0-1) μέσω TKO στις 4:38 του γύρου 1
Πλήρης Bellator 171 Ζυγίζουμε τα αποτελέσματα, Βίντεο & Φωτογραφίες
STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING Bellator 171 ΑΥΡΙΟ NIGHT LIVE ON SPIKE
Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Weigh-In Video Here
MULVANE, KANSAS. (Ιαν. 26, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani took place this evening in front of a rowdy crowd just outside the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Κάνσας. The competitors are now ready for action αύριο, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT.
The event is headlined by a 180 lb. catchweight main event featuring Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) και Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). Σε συν-κύριο γεγονός της βραδιάς, Kansas’ own Ο Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight. The Spike-televised main card also offers an enticing featherweight clash pitting undefeated phenom Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) κατά Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) κατά Alice Yauger (4-4).
Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Κάνσας, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική περιόδους θα καταγράψει ζωντανή στο Bellator.com and The Εφαρμογή Bellator Mobile.
Κύρια Κάρτα: (Live on SPIKE – 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8:00 μ.μ. CT)
Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (178.1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (179.7)
Ελαφρύ Co-Main Event: Ο Dave Rickels (170.3) vs. Aaron Derrow (169.8)
Featherweight Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Α.Ι. McKee (145.6) vs. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*
Κύρια κάρτα Flyweight: Jessica Middleton (126) vs. Alice Yauger (125.7)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα: (Bellator.com – 7:00 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6:00 μ.μ. CT)
Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Κρις Χάρις (184.7) vs. Jordan Young (187)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Gaston Ρέινο (145.2) vs. Justin Overton (146)
Βαρέων βαρών προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Τζαρόντ Τρίις (223.6) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (238)
Βαρέων βαρών προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Tyrell Fortune (244.4) vs. Will Johnson (228.1)
Flyweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Μπράουν Έλεν (125) vs. Carmella James (124.2)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Ο Γουίλ Λαβίν (170.8) vs. Domo Garcia (170.5)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Chance Rencountre (170) vs. Jake Lindsay (170.9)
Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Johnny Marigo (135.5) vs. Joe Fulk (135.9)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Manny Meraz (170.2) vs. Scott Heston (170.1)
Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Craig Farley (155.5) vs. Mike Breeden (155.9)
BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Ιαν. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Τζαρόντ Τρίις(1-0) και 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 είναι Μπράουν Έλεν (2-1), ο οποίος θα αναλάβει Carmella James (Ντεμπούτο) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Κρις Χάρις (7-0) κατά Jordan Young (5-0), μαζί με Gaston Ρέινο (6-1, 2 NC) έναντι 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 Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) θα αναλάβει Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) προκλήσεις Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.
Τα εισιτήρια για Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani ξεκινούν από $24 και είναι στην πώληση τώρα στοKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.
A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Μίσιγκαν, 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, Βραζιλία, 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. Τώρα, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.
Πλήρης Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Κύρια Κάρτα:
175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Ελαφριά πάλη χαρακτηριστικών: Ο Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Featherweight Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Κρις Χάρις (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Πάλη: Gaston Ρέινο (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Ο Γουίλ Λαβίν (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Domo Garcia (Ντεμπούτο)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Craig Farley (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Mike Breeden (Ντεμπούτο)
Βαρέων βαρών προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Τζαρόντ Τρίις (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)
Βαρέων βαρών προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Ντεμπούτο)
Flyweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Μπράουν Έλεν (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Ντεμπούτο)
RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER
GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Ιαν. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) κατά Brandon Phillips (6-2) έχει προστεθεί στην ακίδα-τηλεοπτική κύρια κάρτα Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
Εξάλλου, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) θα αναλάβει Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Ρέινο (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.
Τα εισιτήρια για Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani ξεκινούν από $24 και είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο 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 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the 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 Ξύλο, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of Long Beach, Καλιφόρνια., 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, με τέσσερα 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 στο 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, Κάνσας, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Μπράουν Έλεν 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, Τέξας, 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, Ουρουγουάη, 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 Ιαν. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Κύρια Κάρτα:
175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Ελαφριά πάλη χαρακτηριστικών: Ο Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Featherweight Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Α.Ι. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Ενημερώθηκε η προκαταρκτική κάρτα:
Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Κρις Χάρις (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Gaston Ρέινο (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Ο Γουίλ Λαβίν (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Domo Garcia (Ντεμπούτο)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Craig Farley (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Mike Breeden (Ντεμπούτο)
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
HOLLYWOOD, ΟΠΩΣ. (Ιαν. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) κατά Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Ιαν. 27.
The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Εν τέλει, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Κρις Χάρις (7-0) κατά Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Τα εισιτήρια για Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani ξεκινούν από $24 και είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο 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 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.
After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, where he fought 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Με 21 από του 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Ιαν. 27.
A native of Las Vegas, Νεβάδα, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 τελευταία του 12. Από την ένταξή της το ξέφτισμα Bellator ΜΜΑ 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Πιο πρόσφατα, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Αντρέ Φιάλχο στο ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. Με 10 από του 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Κύρια Κάρτα:
175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Ελαφρύς εξοπλισμός: Ο Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Ενημερώθηκε η προκαταρκτική κάρτα:
Middleweight Feature Bout: Κρις Χάρις (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159’
Πλήρης φωτογραφίες εκδηλώσεων εδώ
MULVANE, KS. (Ιούλιος 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.
Με την ήττα, ο 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, ενώ “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolf” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ τίτλος.
Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful
Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Ο Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell εναντίον. Taimanglo.” Μετά 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 του πρώτου γύρου.
Μετά τον αγώνα, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul "Semtex" Daley.
Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout
Έμιλι Ντούκοτ (3-1) χέρι Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 του γύρου δύο. Μετά τον αγώνα, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.
Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win
In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Ντάνιελ Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-3) on Friday night, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.
Προκαταρκτικά Αποτελέσματα Κάρτα:
Brandon Phillips (6-1) νίκησε Chuka Willis (8-3) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Κρις Χάρις (7-0) νίκησε Matt Foster (6-9) μέσω της υποβολής (Πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 1:23 of R1
Trey Ogden (6-1) νίκησε Manny Meraz (8-3) μέσω της υποβολής (Λαιμητόμος Choke) στο 2:37 of R2
Φιλίπ Lins (10-1) νίκησε William Viana (7-3) μέσω ΚΟ (Γροθιές) στο 1:14 of R2
Jessica Middleton (1-0) νίκησε Μπράουν Έλεν (2-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gaston Ρέινο (6-1) νίκησε L.J. Hermreck (3-2) μέσω TKO (Γροθιές) στο 3:57 of R3
Johnny Marigo (2-0) νίκησε Andy Riley (2-2) μέσω της υποβολής (Armbar) στο 2:44 of R1
Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) νίκησε Marcio Navarro (14-13) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
EMMANUEL SANCHEZ-DANIEL WEICHEL PAIRING SET FOR MAIN CARD OF STACKED ‘BELLATOR 159’
PHILIPE LINS-GUILHERME VIANA & THE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF BRUNA ELLEN COMPLETE STACKED MAIN CARD
Σάντα Μόνικα, Καλιφόρνια. (Ιούνιος 29, 2016) – A gem of a featherweight contest pitting divisional standouts Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-2) και Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (36-9) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 159: Caldwell εναντίον. Taimanglo” τον Ιουλιο 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Κάνσας. Completing the televised card, Φιλίπ Lins (9-1) θα αντιμετωπίσει William Viana (7-2) in light heavyweight action and Brazilian strawweight Μπράουν Έλεν (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Jessica Middleton.
The fights join a main and co-main event that has the MMA world abuzz, featuring the undefeated Darrion Caldwell (9-0), who will meet Joe Taimanglo (22-6) in a 135-pound main event to determine the No. 1 contender for Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship. In support, Kansas’ own Ο Dave Rickels (17-4) will return to Mulvane’s Kansas Star Arena to face the always-exciting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2). Εξάλλου, multiple preliminary contests have also been confirmed, και συγκεκριμένα, the debut of recent strawweight signee Bruna Vargas (2-0) who will be facing Έμιλι Ντούκοτ (2-1) and Uruguay’s favorite MMA superstar, Gaston Ρέινο (5-1), όταν παίρνει L.J. Hermeck (3-1). Both of these preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com καιΗ Bellator Mobile App ξεκινώντας από 7 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ.
"Bellator 159: Caldwell εναντίον. Taimanglo” βγήκε στον αέρα ζωντανά στο Spike σε 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT. Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση ξεκινούν από μόλις $27 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com,KansasStarEventCenter.com or the Kansas Star Arena box office. Οι πόρτες για ανοιχτά στην εκδήλωση 5:30 μ.μ. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.
“The Weasel” has shown great consistency as of late, recording wins in eight of his last nine fights dating back to 2012 over fighters the likes of Pat Curran και Γκεόργκι Karakhanyan. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2014, the German featherweight has posted a 5-1 ρεκόρ, proving time and time again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Of his 36 κερδίζει καριέρα, 21 έχουν έρθει μέσω της υποβολής, making Weichel one of the most skilled athletes on the ground. The 31-year-old submission specialist will look to build off his deserving unanimous decision win against Karakhanyan at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," as he prepares to take on “El Matador” inside Kansas Star Arena on Ιούλιος 22.
Sanchez also enters this contest having won five of his first six bouts under the Bellator MMA banner. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and training at the world-renown Roufusport camp, “El Matador” has recently put together an impressive run, claiming wins in nine of his last 10 αγώνες. The 25-year-old most recently defeated Daniel Pineda via split decision at the record-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie "event in Houston. Sanchez will enter the cage riding a three-fight winning streak, all of which subsequently ended in split decision victories.
Στο μόνο 30 ετών, Viana has impressed only nine fights into his professional career. Πιο πρόσφατα, Viana put his unique skillset on full display against Houston Alexander at "Bellator 146: Κάτω vs. Manhoef," emerging victorious after a second-round knockout. The Brazilian light heavyweight now has seven career finishes to his name, including three in the first round, and will look to add to that total when he enters the cage with fellow Brazilian competitor Philipe Lins on Ιούλιος 22.
Χαιρετίζοντας από τον Νατάλ, Lins has consistently impressed through his first 10 επαγγελματικές περιόδους, recording nine wins, with four victories coming by way of knockout. After winning his first four professional fights, Lins decided to take an extended break from MMA from 2007 μέχρι 2011. After the hiatus, Lins rallied off five wins, including his first two bouts under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Τώρα, “Monstro” will look to return to the cage for the first time since a brutal knee injury that he suffered against Kelly Anundson at “Bellator 122” πίσω στο 2014.
Undefeated to start her professional career, Μπράουν Έλεν, 20, competed twice in 2015, winning both of her bouts. A member of Team Nogueira Campinas in Sao Paulo, Ellen recently did a stint of training at the world-renown Blackzilians gym in Florida, where she continued to hone her budding striking and skills on the mat. It’s also worth noting that Ellen’s listed on this year’s “Top-Ten Brazilian Prospects” compiled by MMAFighting.com.
Eight years the elder of Ellen, Middleton will be making her professional debut after a stellar 4-1 amateur record on the regional scene. If unfamiliar with her work, look no further than her spectacular finish of Holly Torrez via spinning-backfist εδω περα.
Πλήρης "Bellator 159: Caldwell εναντίον. Taimanglo” Fight Card:
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6)
Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Ο Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 NC)
Bellator ΜΜΑ Featherweight χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα: Ντάνιελ Weichel (36-9) vs. Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-2)
Bellator MMA ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Feature Bout: Φιλίπ Lins (9-1) vs. William Viana (7-2)
Bellator MMA Strawweight Feature Bout: Μπράουν Έλεν (2-0) vs. Jessica Middleton (Ντεμπούτο)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-0) vs. Έμιλι Ντούκοτ (2-1)
Bellator MMA Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Gaston Ρέινο (5-1, 1 NC) vs. L.J. Hermreck (3-1)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (5-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Κρις Χάρις (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)
Bellator MMA Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Marcio Navarro (14-12) vs. Fernando Martinez (14-10-1)
Bellator MMA Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Johnny Marigo (1-0) vs. Andy Riley (2-1)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Josh Pfeifer (4-2) vs. Henry Lindsay (5-5)
Bellator MMA Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Chuka Willis (8-2) vs. Brandon Phillips (5-1)
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