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Bellator 222: MACDONALD VS. GRACIE MAIN CARD SET WITH SIX BOUTS

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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEW YORK - The line-up for the highly anticipated Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie evenement has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Juni 14 – only on DAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world champion Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Neiman Gracie (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names in Lyoto Machida (25-8) en Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.



De belangrijkste kaart van Bellator 222 zal live uitsluitend streamen DAZN bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will also stream onDAZN or globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available and can be purchased online from Ticketmaster.com, MSG.com en Bellator.com.



The DAZN-streamed main card also features Darrion Caldwell (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling ace Dillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Daarnaast, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound champion Eduardo Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to hand Juan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, terwijl Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeaten Patrick Mix (10-0) op bantamgewicht.



Preliminary action for Bellator 222 is also must-see and features many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted by Aaron Pico (4-2) tegen Adam Borics (12-0) op 145 pond, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pitting Rena of Rizin (8-2) tegen Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxer Heather Hardy (2-1) gezichten Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces in Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) en Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while former The Ultimate Fighter deelnemer Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Ten slotte, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomes Larkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.



Bellator 222 Hoofd Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Chael Sonnen (31-16-1)

175-Pond catchweight-wedstrijd: Dillon Danis (1-0) vs. Max Humphrey (3-2)

Bantamgewicht Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)

Vedergewicht Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)

Bantamgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)



Undercard:

Vedergewicht Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)

Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)

Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)

Weltergewicht Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Pro Debuut)

Bantamgewicht Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-1) vs. Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)

175-Pond catchweight-wedstrijd: Haim Gozali (10-6) vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-22, 1 NC)

Women’s 112-Pound Catchweight Bout: Rena Kubota (8-2) vs. Lindsay VanZandt (5-1)

Middengewicht Bout: Phil Hawes (4-2) vs. Michael Wilcox (6-3)

Lichtgewicht Bout: Marcus Surin (5-1) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

Vlieggewicht gevecht: Brandon Medina (Pro Debuut) vs. Brandon Polcare (1-2)

165-Pond catchweight-wedstrijd: Kastriot Xhema (2-3) vs. Whitney Jean Francois (2-6-1)

Vedergewicht Bout: John Beneduce (2-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-1)



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Bellator 215: MITRIONE versus. KHARITONOV RESULTATEN & FOTO'S

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Compleet Bellator 215 Resultaten:

Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) en Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) eindigde in een no-contest

Logan Storley (10-0) verslagen Ion Pascu (18-9) via unaniem besluit (30-27 30-26, 30-26)

Eduardo Dantas (21-6) verslagen Toby Misech (11-7) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

John Douma (4-1) verslagen Mike Kimbel (2-1) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 2:51 van de eerste ronde

Austin Vanderford (7-0) verslagen Cody Jones (6-3) via voorlegging (arm-driehoek stikken) bij 4:49 van de eerste ronde



Voorlopige Card:

Steve Mowry (6-0) verslagen Darion Abbey (0-1) via voorlegging (Kimura) bij 1:27 van de eerste ronde

Amanda Bell (6-5) verslagen Amber Leibrock (3-3) via KO (stoten) bij 3:52 van de eerste ronde

Pat McCrohan (4-2) verslagen Jason Markland (0-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 1:11 van de eerste ronde

Lindsey VanZandt (5-1) verslagen Tabatha Watkins (3-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 3:25 van de tweede ronde

Pete Rogers (4-4) verslagen Jason Rine (1-5) via TKO (stakingen) bij :50 van de tweede ronde

Matt Probin (4-0) verslagen Ali Zebian (1-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Zarrukh Adashev (2-1) verslagen Ronie Arana (0-3) via unaniem besluit (29-28. 30-27, 30-27)

Billy Goff (2-0) verslagen Ryan Hardy (0-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



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VOLLEDIGE STRIJDKAARTEN VOOR BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV DEZE VRIJDAG & Bellator 216: MVP VS. DALEY DEZE ZATERDAG

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LOS ANGELES - De volledige reeks aanvallen voor Bellators doubleheader keert terug naar Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. op feb. 15 en febr. 16 is voltooid met twee gestapelde hoofdkaarten van vijf gevechten en spannende voorlopige matchups.



Het belangrijkste evenement van de kaart van vrijdag op Paramount Network, en simulcast op DAZN, zal een zwaargewicht hemelbekleding hebben, waar voormalig Bellator Grand Prix halve finalist Matt Mitrione (13-6) staat voor Russische knock-outartiest Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC). Het afronden van de gestapelde hoofdkaart zal ongeslagen zijn Logan Storley (9-0) ontmoet SBG Dublin's Ion Pascu (18-9) op weltergewicht, voormalig Bellator bantamgewicht kampioen Eduardo Dantas (20-6) terugkeer van blessure om Hawaii's te ontmoeten Toby Misech (12-6) op 135 pond, en de elektrische Mike Kimbel (2-0) maakt zijn hoofdkaartdebuut tegen Rhode Island's John Douma (3-1). De opener van Bellator 215 wordt het promotiedebuut van Austin Vanderford (6-0), die ongeslagen lijkt te blijven tegen Cody Jones (6-2), een winnaar van vier opeenvolgende gevechten.




De opmaat voor Bellator 215: Mitrione versus. Kharitonov wordt benadrukt door een vedergewicht wedstrijd voor vrouwen met Amber Leibrock (3-2) tegen Amanda Bell (5-5), evenals top zwaargewicht vooruitzicht Steve Mowry (5-0) nemen Darion Abbey (Pro Debuut).



Slechts 24 uur later, Bellator 216 vindt exclusief plaats op DAZN en wordt bekroond door een van de meest intense wrokwedstrijden in de geschiedenis van MMA. Op Zaterdag, Februari. 16, ongeslagen Michael “Venom” Page (13-0) zal de Bellator-kooi betreden tegen een 58-vechtprofessional Paul "Semtex" Daley (40-16-2) in een eerste ronde gevecht van Bellator's weltergewicht World Grand Prix. Het co-main event is een rematch tussen twee zwaargewichten die ongetwijfeld in de geschiedenisboeken van de sport zullen verdwijnen., wanneer Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) maakt zijn Bellator-debuut tegen Roy "Big Country" Nelson (23-16).



Bovendien, a Nee. 1 om te bepalen wie het zal opnemen tegen de nieuw gekroonde zwaargewicht kingpin Ryan Bader Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) tegen de ongeslagen, oud-voormalig Bellator zwaargewicht kampioen Vitaly Minakov (21-0). Een intrigerende ontmoeting tussen weltergewichten Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) en het altijd opwindendeErick Silva (20-9, 1 NC) is ook officieel, net als het professionele debuut van een meervoudig taekwondokampioen Valerie Loureda, wanneer ze Oklahoma's ontmoet Colby Fletcher (1-2) in de hoofdkaartopener.



Alsof dat nog niet genoeg actie op het hoogste niveau was, Tyrell Fortune (5-0), een van Bellators beste potentiële klanten van eigen bodem keert terug naar de Bellator-kooi tegen Ryan Pokryfky (6-5) in de aanbevolen voorlopige aanval van Bellator 216: MVP versus. Daley.



Bellator: Mitrione versus. Kharitonov wordt vrijdag uitgezonden, Februari 15 op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT en zal LIVE streamen op DAZN. Bellator: MVP versus. Daley streamt exclusief op DAZN op zaterdag, Februari 16 bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. De voorbereidende actie voor beide evenementen wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en wereldwijd op de Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets voor beide evenementen zijn nu verkrijgbaar en kunnen worden gekocht bij de kassa van de Mohegan Sun Arena, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Fans kunnen besparen door kaartjes voor beide evenementen te kopen via het "Back-to-Back Pack"!”Bezoek Ticketmaster.com voor meer details.




Compleet Bellator 215: Mitrione versus. Kharitonov Hoofd Card:

Zwaargewicht Main Event-gevecht: Matt Mitrione (13-6) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) vs. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs. Toby Misech (12-6)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs. John Douma (3-1)

175-Pond catchweight hoofdkaart gevecht: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs. Cody Jones (6-2)



Voorlopige Card:

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Pro Debuut)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Debuut)

Atomweight Voorlopige Bout: Tabatha Watkins (3-0) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (4-1)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Pro Debuut)



Compleet Bellator 216: MVP versus. Daley Hoofd Card:

Weltergewicht World Grand Prix Matchup: Michael Pagina (13-0) vs. Paul Daley (40-16-2)

Zwaargewicht Co-Main Event: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) vs. Vitaly Minakov (21-0)

Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Vlieggewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Valerie Loureda (Pro Debuut) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Voorlopige Card:

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Vinicius De Jesus (6-2) vs. Rodolpho Barcellos (1-0)

165-Pond catchweight-wedstrijd: Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) vs. Kemran Lachinov (7-2)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Demetrius Plaza (Pro Debuut) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



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Bellator 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & FOTO'S

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Darrion Caldwell (11-1) verslagen Eduardo Dantas (20-4) via unaniem besluit (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)

 

Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”

 

Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) verslagen Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 1:56 van ronde drie

 

Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”


Pat Curran (23-7) verslagen John "Macapa" (21-3-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

 

Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Nu, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”

 

Leandro Higo (18-3) verslagen Joe Taimanglo (23-8) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. Voor deze strijd, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”

 

Manny muur (9-3) verslagen Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sean Holden (6-2) verslagen Shakir McKillup (7-6) via TKO (stoten) bij 4:39 van de tweede ronde

Carrington Banks (7-0) verslagen Steve Kozola (8-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Kans Rencountre (11-2) verslagen Justin Patterson (9-4) via voorlegging (D’Arce choke) bij 2:58 van de eerste ronde

Teagan Dooley (6-2) verslagen DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) via voorlegging (Americana) bij 2:12 van de tweede ronde

Westin Wilson (5-2) verslagen L.J. Hermreck (3-3) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij :55 van de tweede ronde

Kendall Carnahan (6-1) verslagen Daniel Carey (3-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ernest James (1-0) verslagen Ray Jones (0-1) via TKO (stoten) 2:53 van de eerste ronde

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BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN EDUARDO DANTAS AND DARRION CALDWELL TO HEADLINE BELLATOR 184 OP oktober 6 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT

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MEER, FORMER BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION DANIEL STRAUS MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN CO-MAIN EVENEMENT

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. for the third time in 2017 op Vrijdag, Oktober 6 voor Bellator 184: Dantas versus. Caldwell.

De belangrijkste gebeurtenis van Bellator 184 will feature Bellator’s two-time bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas (20-4) defending his belt against Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (10-1). Bovendien, the co-feature pits former featherweight titleholder Daniel Straus (24-7, 1 NC) competing against Emmanuel "El Matador" Sanchez (15-3). Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor Bellator 184: Dantas versus. Caldwell zijn nu in de verkoop en kunnen worden gekocht bij de kassa van WinStar World Casino and Resort, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Originally, Dantas and Caldwell were scheduled to compete for the title at Bellator 177; echter, when Caldwell was forced to withdraw due to injury, “Dudu” went on to defeat Leandro Higo, besting his opponent on short notice. Afkomstig uit Rio de Janeiro, Brazilië, the flashy 27-year-old is widely known as one of the most dynamic competitors in the division, recording victories in 13 van zijn laatste 15 uiteinden. Currently in the midst of his second stint as Bellator’s bantamweight world champion, Dantas will look to stop Caldwell’s meteoric rise to the top of the 135-pound division.

Coming off a victory over Joe Taimanglo bij Bellator 167, the 29-year-old Caldwell will be competing for promotional gold for the first time in his career on October 6. “The Wolf” was able to avenge his earlier loss to Taimanglo, earning his 10th career victory. Caldwell has collected five wins by way of first-round knockout or submission, making him one of the most dangerous competitors at 135-pounds. Hailing from Rahway, N.J. and training alongside Bellator stars Phil Davis en Justin Lawrence at Alliance MMA in San Diego, Calif., Caldwell has quickly put together an impressive professional resume inside the cage, highlighted by a remarkable first-round finish over former multi-division champion Joe Warren.

One half of some of the greatest fights to ever take place inside the Bellator cage, Daniel Straus returns to action following his featherweight title bout against Patrick "Pitbull" bij Bellator 178 this past April. A longtime member of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Fla., the 32-year-old will be competing for the second time in 2017. The two-time champion returns to action with redemption on his mind, as he looks to climb back up the 145-pound ranks and earn a shot for the title that he still considers to be his.

Since debuting with Bellator MMA in 2014, the 26-year-old Sanchez has gone about his business by taking on the top competitors that Bellator’s featherweight division has to offer, vechten Pat Curran, Georgi Karakhanyan, Justin Lawrence en Marcos Galvao en route to his meeting with Straus at Bellator 184. Proclaiming that he hopes to eventually become the “Oscar De La Hoya of MMA,” Sanchez is well on his way, earning six victories since 2015. Training at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wis., “El Matador” trains alongside some of the world’s elite fighters, making his matchup with Straus that much more intriguing.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 184: Dantas versus. Caldwell Strijd kaart:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (20-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (10-1)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Daniel Straus (24-7, 1 NC) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (15-3)

 

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BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT FIGHT, DEFEATS BELLATOR NEWCOMER LEANDRO HIGO

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Officieel Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg Hoofd Card Resultaten & Citaten:

Eduardo Dantas (20-4) verslagen Leandro Higo (17-3) via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Eduardo Dantas Quote:

“It was tough to stay motivated for this fight once he missed weight. There was nothing to gain whether I beat him fast or slow. It wasn’t for the belt, it wasn’t going to change my ranking in Bellator,” Dantas said. “Wanneer [Darrion] Caldwell got injured, I asked Scott Coker to bring in tough bantamweights and they brought in a tough fighter, but you have to make weight. I train hard for several months, I don’t go out, Ik train. It’s the very minimum you can do. You have to make weight. Be a professional. I don’t think Caldwell is injured. I think he just doesn’t want to fight out of America. I am looking forward to getting my hands on him.”

Daniel Weichel (39-9) verslagen John Macapa (21-2) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Weichel Quote:

“Macapa is definitely a tough opponent. He was almost undefeated coming into this with only one loss and I took him as seriously as I can take an opponent. At this time I treat everyone I fight as if it’s a championship fight. I think he is one of the top featherweight opponents that I could face so I’m pretty happy that I was able to beat him,” Weichel said. “I have to give a big shout out to all of my friends and family that drove 17-18 hours from Frankfurt and Cologne to be here and support me. They’ve been there for me and believed in me since day one and it’s difficult for me to even put into words how much it means to have them in my corner. I have to thank Bellator for putting me on this card and giving them the opportunity to come and watch me fight. I’m hoping that Bellator brings me to Mohegan Sun next week and puts me cage side so I can see who I will get to beat up next when (Daniel) Straus and (Patrick) ‘Pitbull’ gevecht.

Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4) verslagen Helen Harper (4-2) via doctor stoppage at 5:00 van de tweede ronde

Lena Ovchynnikova Quote:

“Before the fight I was a little bit nervous, and I felt that my first round wasn’t quite as good as I would of liked. But when the second round started she was going to feel my power and I knew that I would win,” Ovchynnikova said. “When the judges stopped the fight I couldn’t believe it. I was ready for a third round and I wanted to win with a knockout but we have what we have.”

Adam Borics (6-0) verslagen Anthony Taylor (1-3) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 4:12 van de eerste ronde

Adam Borics Quote:

“When the fight started, I felt a great deal of pressure from the crowd and I was in a bit of a rush. It took me a while to settle down and regain my composure, but once I did that I was able to see the fight much better. I’ve been working on my striking with Henri Hooft and I really was hoping to win with a knockout, but I saw my opening for a submission and I was able to end the fight with the choke,” Borics said. “I’m very happy that I was given this great opportunity to represent Hungary in MMA. This is very important for me to support the development of this sport in Hungary. It is my plan to continue to be an ambassador for the sport here and to continue to bring victories like this in the future.”

Brian Moore (10-5) verslagen Michal Horejsi (5-3) via TKO op 3:57 van de tweede ronde

Brian Moore Quote:

 

“Ik ben echt, really happy that I got the call back from Bellator. To be honest I begged for the call back because Bellator is where I want to be. I want to be signed with Bellator, I want to be a household name. I really believe I’m one of the better featherweights in this division. I was given a guy who is very unpredictable. I was patient in my approach but I cut him down and was able to finish him. Vanavond I wanted to make a statement with a knockout because my dream is to fight at Madison Square Garden. I want to open up the show. My teammate James (Gallagher) is already on the card and we’d put on a super camp together and we’d tear that place apart,” Moore said. “My hero, Sugar Ray Robinson used to own the Garden. I’ve watched every bit of footage I can get my hands on of Sugar Ray, he’s my idol. So to fight in the same arena as he has – and obviously my teammate Conor (McGregor) has fought there too – it would be a dream come true. But I want to open up the card and set the tone for the night because when you see a fighter that is as exciting as I am that’ll set the tone. Give me anyone, I don’t give a f-ck.”

Mate Kertesz (3-0) verslagen Patrick Szombat (1-3) via TKO op 4:37 van de tweede ronde

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FOTO'S & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 6 PERSCONFERENTIE

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Vrijdag, April 14 IN BUDAPEST

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BOEDAPEST, HONGARIJE – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg en Bellator kickboksen 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights deze vrijdag night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg wordt uitgezonden Vrijdag, April 14 on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl Bellator kickboksen 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, vanaf 11pm ET/10pm CT.

Onder, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Leandro Higo:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Dankjewel, Boedapest, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show deze vrijdag!"

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Adam Borics:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

"Ik ben klaar. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Anthony Taylor

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Natuurlijk, I bring numbers, weet je, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a show – one hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. Hij heeft een 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Vrijdag he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight op vrijdag."

Compleet Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg Hoofd Card:

Bantamgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John "Macapa" (21-1-2)

Vlieggewicht Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

Compleet Bellator kickboksen 6 Hoofd Card:

Weltergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Middengewicht Feature Bout: Joe Schilling (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Baars (40-0-3) vs. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)

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FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, April 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Maart 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijginside the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14.

Bovendien, John "Macapa"(21-1-2) zal worden geconfronteerd met Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) voldoet aan Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) tegen Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijgwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl Bellator kickboksen 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, vanaf 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Compleet Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg Hoofd Card:

Bantamgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Vlieggewicht Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Voorlopige Card:

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

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BELLATOR RETURNS TO BUDAPEST FOR A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT PITTING EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST DARRION CALDWELL AT BELLATOR 177 OP VRIJDAG, April 14

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WELTERWEIGHT BELLATOR KICKBOXING TITLE ALSO ON THE LINE WHEN ZOLTAN LASZAK DEFENDS BELT AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI AT BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 6

BOEDAPEST — (Februari 8, 2017) – Bellator is returning to Hungary with a bantamweight world title fight pitting Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) tegen Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell (10-1) serving as the main event of Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Caldwell from the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14. The MMA portion of the evening will also feature a featherweight bout between Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) en Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor (1-2).

 

Bovendien, Bellator kickboksen 6 will be headlined by a welterweight world title rematch featuring Zoltan Laszak (11-2) tegen Karim Ghajji (97-13-1). Additional bouts for both events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Caldwell will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl Bellator kickboksen 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, vanaf 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Dantas made his presence felt during his last outing, successfully defending his bantamweight championship belt in a five-round victory over Joe Warren. A 10-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Dudu” has recorded victories in 12 van zijn laatste 14 uiteinden, including nine under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Afkomstig uit Rio de Janeiro, Brazilië, the flashy 27-year-old is widely known as one of the most dynamic competitors in the division, tallying four knockouts and six submissions over his 23-fight career. A two-time Bellator MMA bantamweight world champion, Dantas will look to defend his title for the second time since winning the belt in a victory over former champion Marcos Galvao, and for the fourth time overall.

 

The 29-year-old Caldwell will be competing for division gold for the first time in his career and is coming off of a crucial victory over Joe Taimanglo bij Bellator 167. “The Wolf” was able to avenge his earlier loss to Taimanglo, earning his 10th career victory and seventh under the Bellator MMA banner. Caldwell has collected five wins by way of first round knockout or submission, making him one of the most dangerous compeititors in the 135-pound class. Hailing from Rahway, N.J., the 11-fight veteran has quickly put together an impressive professional resume inside the cage, highlighted by a remarkable first round finish over former multi-division champion Joe Warren, a man whom Caldwell idolized coming into the sport. The Alliance MMA product now has the opportunity of a lifetime, as he prepares for the next chapter of his career and a shot at championship glory.

 

After winning the welterweight kickboxing championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Italy in 2016, Ghajji dropped his belt to world-renowned Hungarian champion Laszak when the pair met during Bellator’s first visit to Budapest last year. Nu, fresh off an impressive win in Florence, Ghajji hopes to reclaim the belt that he feels is his.

 

If you missed their first enthralling encounter, watch it hier.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Caldwell Hoofd Card:

Bantamgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (10-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 6 Hoofd Card:

Weltergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Zoltan Laszak (11-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (97-13-1)

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DARRION CALDWELL TAKES REMATCH WITH JOE TAIMANGLO, EARNS TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS

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Thackerville, OK. (December. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) overhalen Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1). The three-round battle capped off Bellator MMA’s massive doubleheader at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK.

Met de overwinning, Caldwell improves his record in the Bellator MMA cage to 7-1 and opens the door for a bantamweight world title clash with current division champion Eduardo Dantas. “Dudu,” natuurlijk, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Na het gevecht, Caldwell and Dantas exchanged words inside the cage, as “The Wolf” announced his desire for the belt: “I look forward to fighting you. It’s been a long time coming.”

Featherweight Co-Main Event Lives up to Hype as Teixeira Outlasts Lawrence

Het nam 15 minutes to determine a winner, maar op het einde John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) over Justin Lawrence (9-4) op zaterdag nacht. The Brazilian veteran peppered away with a combination of jabs and kicks that severely damaged Lawrence’s lead leg throughout the bout. “Macapa” continues to dominate the featherweight division, earning victories in nine of his last 10 prijsvragen, including one draw. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, Teixeira has won each of his four fights, maintaining his position among the 145-pound elite.

Flyweight Marathon Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Undefeated MacFarlane

 

Following three hard-fought rounds inside WinStar World Casino, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (5-0) emerged victorious with a (30-27, 29-28 x2) overhalen Emily Ducote (4-2). McFarlane was able to withstand an early barrage of strikes from Ducote, preserving her unblemished professional mark. “The Ilimanator” relied heavily on her accurate striking, as the 26-year-old Californian landed a remarkable 68% of her punches thrown. For the budding star Ducote, the loss is just her first of the year, following four consecutive victories to begin her campaign.

Njokuani Upsets Fialho With a Bang, Hands Portuguese Superstar First Loss of Career

 

In the first Spike-televised bout of the evening, Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) delivered a brutal first round knockout against Andre Fialho(7-1) that came just 21 seconds into the contest. A flurry of Njokuani punches sent Fialho to the canvas and the 27-year-old took care of the rest. Dating back to 2012, “Chidi Bang Bang” has recorded wins in 11of his last 12 bouts and extends his current winning streak to seven. Of Njokuani’s 16 carrière overwinningen, 10 have come by way of knockout, making him one of the most feared strikers in the stacked welterweight division. The young Portuguese star Fialho tastes defeat for the first time in his career and will look to redeem himself at the start of the new year.

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Jarod Trice (1-0) verslagen Tommie Britton (0-1) via meerderheidsbesluit (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) verslagen Aaron Roberson (5-5) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) verslagen Codale Ford (11-9) via unaniem besluit (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) verslagen Chris Hicks (3-9) via knock-out op :15 van de eerste ronde

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) verslagen Joey Soto (0-2) via unaniem besluit (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)