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BELLATOR E USO IN SQUADRA PER SALUTARE LE TRUPPE CON UN EVENTO SPECIALE IN DIRETTA ALLE HAWAII A DICEMBRE 14

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Brent Primus difende il titolo dei pesi leggeri contro Michael Chandler nell'attesissimo Main Event Rematch per dare il via al Doubleheader di Honolulu

 

LOS ANGELES - Per onorare i coraggiosi uomini e le donne del U.S.. Forze armate, Bellator MMA ha collaborato con l'USO per presentare uno speciale evento live gratuito per le truppe, insieme ai loro amici e famiglie, a dicembre 14.

 

 

“Avendo lavorato con l'Esercito Combatives Program per valutare e aggiornare la loro prontezza al combattimento, Rispetto a lungo i militari e il loro coraggio,"Ha detto Royce Gracie, MMA Legend e Bellator Ambassador. “Quando ho scoperto che stavamo organizzando un evento alle Hawaii, conoscendo la grande popolazione militare lì, Sapevo che dovevamo mostrare il nostro sostegno e apprezzamento attraverso l'MMA ".

 

 

 

Il presidente di Bellator Scott Coker è orgoglioso di questa nuova relazione con USO ed è ansioso di mostrare il suo sostegno ai coraggiosi uomini e donne di servizio.

 

 

 

“L'USO è una storica organizzazione di supporto militare – non solo nell'intrattenimento, ma nel ricollegarli alle cose che amano e per cui lottano,"Ha dichiarato Coker. "Aveva perfettamente senso per Bellator stabilire una relazione con l'USO e fornire un'opportunità unica alla popolazione militare delle Hawaii. Apprezziamo il loro servizio alla nazione, e speriamo che questa sia solo la prima di molte opportunità per noi di lavorare insieme ".

 

 

 

Proveniente da Neal S. Blaisdell Arena di Honolulu, questo spettacolo unico sarà caratterizzato da una lotta per il titolo con l'attuale campione leggero Brett Primus (8-0) contro due volte ex titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), mentre l'icona dei pesi massimi Frank Mir (18-12) incontra Javy Ayala (10-7) in uno scontro dei pesi massimi.

Bellator e USO presenti: Salutate le truppe andrà in onda su Paramount Network il Venerdì, Dicembre 14 a 10 p.m. E / 9 p.m. CT e sarà trasmesso in simulcast su CMT. L'evento sarà anche trasmesso in diretta su DAZN, mentre attacchi preliminari affluiranno su Bellator.com e globalmente sulla Bellator Mobile App. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

 

 

 

Il campione in carica Brent Primus mette in gioco sia il suo titolo che la striscia imbattuta in una rivincita molto attesa per il titolo leggero Bellator. Dopo aver sconvolto Chandler l'anno scorso, l'Eugenio, Ore.-native da allora ha combattuto gli infortuni che hanno ritardato il suo ritorno alla gabbia. Ora, cerca di mettere a tacere i critici e dimostrare di essere il legittimo e meritevole campione di 155 libbre. Uno dei combattenti più decorati nella storia di Bellator, Michael Chandler ha in programma di rivendicare il campionato e diventare tre volte detentore del titolo. "Iron" ha sconfitto un who's who tra le élite della divisione, Compreso Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up e Eddie Alvarez. L'ex wrestler dell'Università del Missouri, che ora chiama casa a Nashville, si è guadagnato la via del ritorno al n. 1-status di contendente con gli occhi puntati a lasciare le Hawaii con la cintura.

 

 

 

L'ex campione dei pesi massimi UFC Frank Mir torna alla gabbia di Bellator dopo la sua emozionante battaglia avanti e indietro con Fedor Emelianenko l'ultima primavera. Con la carriera vince Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar e Mirko Cro Cop, la cintura nera brasiliana di jiu-jitsu cerca un'altra vittoria impressionante da aggiungere alla sua illustre carriera. Dopo aver scioccato il mondo quando ha messo KO Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala è diventato una sensazione improvvisa per i fan delle MMA. Conosciuto dai fan come "Eye Candy,"Il peso massimo ha anche sconfitto in modo impressionante Eric Prindle e Raphael Butler. Combattendo da Porterville, Calif., Ayala ritorna sperando di scioccare ancora una volta il mondo e sconfiggere uno dei più grandi pesi massimi nella storia delle MMA.

 

 

 

Questa notte indimenticabile sarà parte di un week-end storico che culmina con il già annunciato Bellator Hawaii il Sabato, Dicembre 15, in onda esclusivamente su DAZN. Questa attesissima carta di combattimento include la campionessa dei pesi mosca femminile di Bellator Ilima-Lei Macfarlane difendendo il suo titolo contro Valèridere Letourneau, Lyoto Machida debuttando con Bellator contro l'ex campione Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie assumendo Ed Ruth in un incontro di apertura nel Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi welter Bellator e molto altro ancora.

 

 

Bellator e l'OSU anche partner per una settimana di eventi speciali alle Hawaii che porta al grande fine settimana di combattimenti emozionanti dicembre 14 e 15. Stanno arrivando maggiori dettagli.

 

Aggiornato Bellator e USO presenti: Salutate le truppe carta di lotta:

Evento principale titolo mondiale leggero: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight principale Scheda Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Carta soggetta a cambiamento

 

 

 

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HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 GIUGNO 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. per Bellator 201 il Venerdì, Giugno 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 dentro la gabbia Bellator, when she meets the always-tough Ellen brown (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Aprile 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Porte per l'evento aperto a 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. L'evento sarà trasmesso in diretta e gratis su Paramount Network all'indirizzo 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Imbattuto da professionista, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via choke posteriore nudo alla Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. A Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Aggiornato Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara carta di lotta:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Caratteristica Bout mosca delle donne: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Ellen brown (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.

 

 

 

 

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Bellator 186: Bader contro. Vassell Results & Foto

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Ryan Bader (24-5) sconfitto Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punzoni) a 3:58 del secondo round

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) sconfitto Emily Ducote (6-3) per sottomissione verbale (arm bar) a 3:42 del quinto round

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) sconfitto Leo Leite (10-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Ed Ruth (4-0) sconfitto Chris Dempsey (11-6) via KO (pugno) a :27 del secondo round

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Si Awad (21-9) sconfitto Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (punzoni) a 1:07 del primo round

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) sconfitto Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via knockout (flying-knee) a 1:29 del primo round

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) sconfitto Matt Secor (9-5) tramite decisione unanime (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) sconfitto Brett Martinez (6-5) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 1:09 del secondo round

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) sconfitto Francis Healy (7-5) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) sconfitto Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (medico arresto) a 2:37 del primo round

Michael Trizano (5-0) sconfitto Mike Otwell (3-2) via presentazione (D’arce Choke) a 2:07 del secondo round

Scott Clymer (1-0) sconfitto Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (punzoni) a

Andrew Salas (4-1) sconfitto Ethan Goss (3-4) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) sconfitto Ryan Parker (0-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 1:25 del secondo round

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FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Novembre. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR Bellator 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

CHE COSA: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Salutare

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Venerdì, Novembre. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader contro. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Inoltre, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader contro. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Venerdì, Novembre. 3, da 6:30-8:30 p.m. E. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

DOVE: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Papà. 16802

 

QUANDO: Meet & Salutare

Venerdì, Novembre 3 da 6:30-8:30 p.m. E

 

WHO: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 vittorie, while also competing in 15 lotte per il titolo. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

INFO LOTTA: Bellator 186: Bader contro. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Venerdì, Novembre. 3 a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Completare Bellator 186: Bader contro. Vassell carta di lotta:

Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Caratteristica dei pesi massimi leggeri: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Incontro di caratteristiche dei pesi medi: Ed Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Si Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Carta preliminare:

Welter preliminare Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 libbre. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 libbre. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Debut) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Medi preliminare Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)

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Bellator 178 Ricapitolare, Results and Fighter Quotes

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MAIN CARD BOUTS:

Patricio ‘Pitbull’ (26-4) sconfitto Daniel Straus (24-7) a :37 of round two to capture the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title.
Quote from Patricio Pitbull:
“It’s a dream come true to win back this title and this belt is for my son. It’s a gift for him,” Pitbull said. “I want him to be proud of his Dad and know that I overcame a lot to bring this title back home to Brazil.”
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) sconfitto Jessica Middleton (2-1) via presentazione (arm bar) a 2:15 del primo round
Quote from Ilima-Lei Macfarlane:

“I went in there and did everything that I wanted to do. I did everything that I needed to do and as I said in the cage, I really wanted to make a statement that this is my division,” Macfarlane said. “If they’re going to crown a champion, I want to be number one up there.”

Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dj72akdy8jofbuo/AAA9qJSRDe8Y8do_Fz3q57VLa?dl = 0

Si Awad (20-9) sconfitto Ryan Quinn (13-7-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Saad Awad:

“It was a really tough fight and I knew he was a great wrestler. I saw a lot of that coming, he was in my face the whole time,” Awad said. “I thought i could take him out in that first round but he kept coming back. E 'stata una dura lotta, glad i came out on top.”

 

PRELIMINARY BOUTS:

Tyrell Fortune (3-0) sconfitto Branko Busick (0-1) tramite decisione unanime (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Quote from Tyrell Fortune:

“I thought it was great for me to go out and get three rounds in,” Fortune said following his Bellator 178 vittoria. “I felt like I utilized my jab and my knees really well. Obviously I m still pretty too, no bumps and no cuts. I dominated the fight.”

Ed Ruth (3-0) sconfitto David Mundell (6-3) via KO tecnico a 3:13 di turno 2
Quote from Ed Ruth:

“I thought it was a good fight and a solid win for me. There were definitely some areas where I could’ve been faster and I could’ve been sharper,” Ruth said after moving to 3-0 in Bellator. “I felt like I missed a lot of openings, but I’ll go back to work and train some more and be ready to go again soon.”

Jordan Young (7-0) sconfitto Tim Caron (7-1) via presentazione (Brabo Choke) a 3:55 del primo round
Quote from Jordan Young:

“That was light work, easy money. Io lo rispetto, but I am here to eat. I need somebody to call me domani, next week, whenever, but I have to eat man,” Young said after remaining undefeated. “I go hard 24/7, so somebody call me because I always stay ready.”

Kas Xhema (1-0) sconfitto Nick Alley (1-1) via knockout at 3:19 del primo round

Quote from Kas Xhema:

“The fight was great. I have the best team and the best coaches, I am very lucky guy,” Xhema said. “Over here at American Top Team Connecticut, I truly feel like we are the best team around.”

Additional Results:

Blair Tugman (10-6) sconfitto Tom English (6-8) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 4:54 di tre tondo

Chris Foster (11-5) sconfitto Shane Manley (3-3) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Manganello Giovanetta (9-5) sconfitto Joshua Ricci (3-0)

 

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FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE WHEN DANIEL STRAUS MEETS PATRICIO PITBULL FOR THE FOURTH TIME TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE

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UNCASVILLE, CONN. (Aprile 20, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 178: Straus vs. Pitbull 4 took place this afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The competitors are now ready for action domani, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. See below for official weights and photos from domani evento.

Scheda principale: (In diretta su SPIKE – 9 p.m. E/8:00 p.m. CT)

Main Event del titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma: Daniel Straus (145) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (144)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (126) vs. Jessica Middleton (126)

Incontro con funzione Catchweight: Si Awad (164.5) vs. Ryan Quinn (164.5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (146) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (146)

Carta preliminare: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. E/6:00 p.m. CT)

Welter preliminare Bout:Ed Ruth (185.5) vs. David Mundell (184.25)

Heavyweight preliminare Bout: Tyrell Fortune (244.5) vs. Branko Busick (220)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tim Caron (195) vs. Jordan Young (195)

Welter preliminare Bout:Nick Alley (167) vs. Kastroit Xhema (165)

Piuma preliminare Bout:Don Shainis (149.5) vs. Max Kelleher (149.75)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout:Regivaldo Carvalho (139.5) vs. Jason Perrin (140)

Welter preliminare Bout:Kemran Lachinov (164.5) vs. Sam Watford (164)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout:John Lopez (125.5) vs. Remo Cardarelli (124)

Piuma preliminare Bout:Chris Foster (145) vs. Shane Manley (146)

Piuma preliminare Bout:Thomas English (146) vs. Blair Tugman (146)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Billy Giovanella (124.75) vs. Joshua Ricci (126)

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

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Thackerville, OK. (Dicembre. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) conquistare 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.

Con la vittoria, 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,” naturalmente, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Dopo la lotta, 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

Ci sono voluti 15 minutes to determine a winner, ma alla fine John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) su Justin Lawrence (9-4) il Sabato notte. 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 concorsi, 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) conquistare 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 vittorie in carriera, 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.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Jarod Trice (1-0) sconfitto Tommie Britton (0-1) via decisione a maggioranza (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) sconfitto Aaron Roberson (5-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) sconfitto Codale Ford (11-9) tramite decisione unanime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) sconfitto Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 del primo round

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) sconfitto Joey Soto (0-2) tramite decisione unanime (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH

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Thackerville, OK. (Dicembre. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) a “Bellator 166” il Venerdì, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Venerdì, mentre “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Dopo la lotta, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for domani notte “Bellator 167” evento, which pits Joe Taimanglo contro Darrion Caldwell.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A.J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Legno (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. Tuttavia, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Combattimento da Long Beach, Calif., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sanchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C.R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 campagna. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

Nel match di apertura “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, sconfiggendo Ben Reiter (17-2-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Gregory Babene (18-11) sconfitto Emiliano Sordi (14-6) via presentazione (Choke Ghigliottina) a 3:11 del primo round

Treston Thomison (10-4) sconfitto Dawond Pickney (10-6) via presentazione (Arm-bar) a :51 del primo round

Derrick Adkins (9-3) sconfitto Chris Jones (10-5) via presentazione (Brabo Choke) a 4:09 del secondo round

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) sconfitto John King (4-4) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Novembre 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) contro Derek Campi (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., su Sabato, Dicembre 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. In aggiunta, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellatore 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contro Emily Ducote (4-1), così come Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contro Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contro Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) contro Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”da ultimo, un incontro dei pesi gallo tra Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) e C.R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free il Venerdì on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 campagna, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 estremità, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Con un record professionale di 3-1 in Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Con 14 della sua 19 vittorie di carriera che arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi a "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Dating back to 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Missouri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pico, Ed Ruth e Tyrell Fortune as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, OK., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, su Dicembre 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

Completa "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” Main Card:

Leggero Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Campi (17-6)

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Piuma preliminare Bout: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Scheda preliminare Aggiornato:

Incontro preliminare dei pesi massimi leggeri: Jarod Trice (Debutto) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welter preliminare Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Welter preliminare Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welter preliminare Bout: Fernando Gonzalez (Debutto) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)

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FORMER DIVISION CHAMP MARCOS GALVAO RETURNS TO FACE L.C. DAVIS DURING OPENING NIGHT OF BELLATOR MMA DOUBLEHEADER AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT-BEN REITER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PUTS STAMP ON STACKED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Ottobre 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) contro C.R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) e Ben Reiter (17-1-1) sono stati aggiunti alla scheda principale "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., su Dicembre 2.

The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” — will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) and former belt holder Joe Warren (14-5). In aggiunta, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) contro Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free il Venerdì on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. “Bellatore 167” airs live and free il Sabato on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

Brazilian superstar Marcos Galvao returns to action having won seven of his last nine and is ready for another push at the division’s belt. Hailing from Amazonas, Brasile, the illusive “Loro” has only been finished once in the past seven years, while conversely finishing his opponent in five of his 11 wins over that same period. Now Galvao returns to WinStar World Casino & Località, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. Inutile dire, the 34-year-old Galvao will have tremendous motivation to win, as the division he once championed dominates a stacked main card in Thackerville.

Davis enters the contest for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, earning victories in three of his first four bouts with the promotion. The 35-year-old bantamweight has finished his opponent in 15 della sua 23 carriera vince, Compreso 11 nella gara di apertura. A winner in seven of his last nine contests, the Kansas City, Missouri native consistently finds himself amid conversation with the division’s top contenders. Davis hopes to replicate the same success that he had in his most recent victory over Hideo Tokoro at "Bellator 135," where his split decision win was labeled Yahoo! Sports’ “Best Fight of the Half-Year.” The former Pratt Community College wrestling coach now faces an opportunity to climb the ranks in a tasty matchup against one of the game’s best.

A six-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Honeycutt made a lasting impression in his first two appearances under the promotion, recording back-to-back knockouts. Fighting out of Fresno, Calif., the 28-year-old knockout artist began his professional career with an impressive streak of six consecutive victories, including five finishes and four knockouts. “The Cutt” made a successful transition to the welterweight division in his Bellator MMA debut in 2014, before returning to the middleweight class in his most recent win over Mikkel Parlo a “Bellator 156.”

After making his professional debut in 2011, Reiter collected sixteen wins before surrendering his first career loss. The 29-year-old New Yorker competed mainly in Peru early in his career, fighting under the direction of Inka Fighting Championship, before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. Since making his promotional debut for the Scott Coker-led organization, “The Hunter” has added three more victories to his already impressive résumé, as he quickly finds himself among the division’s elite. With nine of his 17 vittorie di carriera che arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OK. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

 

Completa "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Piuma Co-Main Event: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C.R.. Davis (23-7)

Incontro di caratteristiche dei pesi medi: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

 

Scheda preliminare Aggiornato:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Legno (7-2)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Incontro preliminare dei pesi massimi leggeri: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debutto) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Welter preliminare Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Regina (8-3)

Medi preliminare Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)