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MARCOS GALVAO Ikani KUTETEZA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE MAKAMU Eduardo DANTAS kukachitika ZIKULUZIKULU ZA 'BELLATOR 156' ON JUNE 17

March 22, 2016 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

Santa Monica, Calif. (March 21, 2016) - Bellator MMA a Bantamweight Championship adzakhala pa mzere mu rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) ndi kale ngwazi Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) pa wina ndi mzake mu chochitika chachikulu cha "Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 " pa June 17 mkati Save Mart Center ku Fresno, Calif.

podwala poyamba anali anayenera zidzachitika pa "Bellator 150: Kongo motsutsana. wovutika " mu February, koma ngwazi panopa anakakamizika kuchoka mpikisanowo chifukwa matenda.

"Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 " akudzitukumula padziko kukwera pa 9 p.m. Opuma / 8 p.m. CT, pamene ayi kuyambirira idzakhamukira moyo pa Bellator.com ndipo The Bellator Mobile App. Zoonjezerapo ndewu adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

Matikiti chochitika kuyamba pa yokha $25 ndipo pa malonda izi Thursday, March 24 with a special pre-sale this Tuesday and Wednesday at Ticketmaster, Bellator.com ndi Save Mart Center Box Office.

"Iwo,"Amene anamenyera dziko otchuka kukwezedwa zatsopano World Aakulu Cagefighting ndi Shooto kuyambira 2003, adzakhala kupikisana kwa 11^THnthawi pansi pa Bellator MMA mbendera. The 33 wazaka ndi panopa pakati zinayi nkhondo kuwina chingwe ndipo anatuluka wopambana seveni nyenyeswa womaliza eyiti. Komaliza outing, Galvao anamaliza Joe Warren pa "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " kudzera kugonjera kupambana lake loyamba konse Championship.

Nthawiyi, Dantas adzakhala akuyang'ana kutsanzira bwino iye anali kutsutsana Galvao yawo yoyamba msonkhano, zinachititsa yachiwiri chonse knockout paBellator 89. The 27-year-old Nova Uniao product bounced back from his unanimous decision loss against Warren to defeat Mike Richman mu chikhalidwe chofanana pa "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " The Bellator M'nyengo 5 Bantamweight ndime wopambana akuyang'ana kudzitcha ziwiri nthawi bantamweight ngwazi kubwera June 17.

Kusinthidwa "Bellator 156: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 "Khadi:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title podwala: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

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

February 28, 2016 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

COMPLETE BELLATOR 150 PHOTOS HERE

MULVANE, Mulole. (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 motsutsana. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

Madzulo chachikulu chochitika, 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. Koma pamapeto, 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.

Kendall Grove (23-15) anasiya Francisco France (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 masekondi mu kwachiwiri, 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) chimanjamanja Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, kupambana mwachisankho chimodzi (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 Mphindi, 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) anagonjetsa Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo motsutsana. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

Kuyambirira Khadi Results:

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) anagonjetsa David Hammons (1-2) kudzera TKO (nkhonya)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) anagonjetsa Marcio Navarro (14-12) kudzera TKO (nkhonya) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) anagonjetsa Julian Marquez (2-1) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andrew Fialho (6-0) anagonjetsa Manny Meraz (7-2) kudzera knockout (nkhonya) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) anagonjetsa Brandon Farran (12-11) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) anagonjetsa Deron Carlis (4-2) kudzera akamakambirana (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 Kusiya ndemanga

MULVANE, Mulole. (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.

Zotsatira zake, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) motsutsa Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) molimbana ndi Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) motsutsa Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) ndipo 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 motsutsana. Queiroz,” akudzitukumula padziko kukwera pa 9 p.m. Opuma / 8 p.m. CT, pamene ayi kuyambirira idzakhamukira moyo pa Bellator.com ndipo The Bellator Mobile App.

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

Bellator MMA katswiri woposa onse Main Chochitika: 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: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

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

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

Kuyambirira Khadi:

Bellator MMA katswiri woposa onse Mbali podwala: 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 Mbali podwala: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andrew Fialho (5-0)

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

Bellator MMA opepuka Mbali podwala: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

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

Bellator MMA opepuka Mbali podwala: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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'BELLATOR 150: GALVAO motsutsana. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

February 23, 2016 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

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Santa Monica, Calif. (February 22, 2015) - Izi 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) pa "Bellator 150: Galvao vesi. 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. AND/8 p.m. CT, pamene ayi kuyambirira idzakhamukira moyo pa Bellator.com ndipo The Bellator Mobile App. Matikiti "Bellator 150: Galvao vesi. Dantas 2 " amene kuyamba pa $27, akugulitsa tsopano KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, komanso Kansas Star chi bokosi ofesi.

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) motsutsa Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Komanso pa khadi, Kendall Grove (22-15) zimanyezimira Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), kwawo ankakonda 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), amene amakhala Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

"Iwo,"Amene anamenyera dziko otchuka kukwezedwa zatsopano World Aakulu Cagefighting ndi Shooto kuyambira 2003, adzakhala kupikisana kwa 11^TH nthawi pansi pa Bellator MMA mbendera. 34 wazaka ndi panopa pakati zinayi nkhondo kuwina chingwe ndipo anatuluka nkhondo seveni mwa zaka eyiti nyenyeswa. Komaliza outing, Galvao anamaliza Joe Warren pa "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.

Nthawiyi, Dantas adzakhala akuyang'ana kutsanzira bwino iye anali kutsutsana Galvao yawo yoyamba msonkhano, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman kudzera akamakambirana pa "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " The Bellator M'nyengo 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, Mat 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 pa "Bellator 139: Kongo motsutsana. 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 pa "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," mu 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,"Ndi 12 wake 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 ichi kale November. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, ngati ziri pa ulendo wa ku khola, kapena pamene iye akutenga pa amene ali ndani wa Bellator MMA opepuka talente. 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. Tsopano, “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. Tsopano, 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 vesi. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (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 opepuka Mbali podwala: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)