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

Desembre 4, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

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

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

Després de la baralla, 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

Va prendre 15 minutes to determine a winner, però al final John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) sobre Justin Lawrence (9-4) en dissabte nit. 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 concursos, 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) conquerir 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 Andreu 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. Es remunta a 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 victòries en la seva carrera, 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.

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Jarod Trice (1-0) derrotat Tommie Britton (0-1) per decisió majoritària (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) derrotat Aaron Roberson (5-5) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) derrotat Codale Ford (11-9) per decisió unànime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando González (1-0) derrotat Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 de la primera ronda

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) derrotat Joey Soto (0-2) per decisió unànime (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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EDUARDO DANTAS ANUL·LA LA LLUITA DE JOE WARREN, CONSERVA EL TÍTOL DE PES BANTAM A 'BELLATOR 166’ REVISTA

Desembre 4, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

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Thackerville, OKAY. (Desembre. 2, 2016) — Tot i rebre una deducció de punts per una patada baixa a la cinquena i última ronda, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) va ser impecable en els peus durant la seva represa amb Joe Warren (14-6) a “Bellator 166” el divendres, pebrer Warren amb punxades durant 25 minuts i obtenir una decisió majoritària (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) davant d'una casa plena al WinStar Resort and Casino.

Amb la pèrdua, L'oferta de Warren per un tercer regnat del títol de Bellator MMA va acabar, ja que no va poder aconseguir una eliminació durant tot el combat de l'esdeveniment principal. “L'home més dolent del món” mai havia perdut una baralla que va anar als jutges’ fitxes fins a Divendres, mentre “Dudu” va rectificar la derrota que va prendre contra Warren a “Bellator 128.”

Després de la baralla, Dantas va dedicar la seva victòria a les famílies dels afectats pel mortal accident aeri que va patir l'equip de futbol Chapecoense al Brasil la setmana passada.. La victòria posa ara l'escenari demà nit de “Bellator 167” esdeveniment, que fosa Joe Taimanglo contra Darrion Caldwell.

McKee supera l'adversitat, Es manté invicte amb una impressionant victòria a terra i lliura

A l'esdeveniment co-principal de pes ploma de la nit, A. J. McKee (6-0) va venir per darrere a la derrota Ray Fusta (7-3) amb un triomf per decisió unànime (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee es va provar a principis de la ronda inicial, mentre Wood va donar múltiples cops que van fer que McKee volés a la lona. No obstant això, McKee va poder mantenir el rumb i va respondre al timbre, dominant de manera convincent a Wood durant els dos quadres finals. Wood es converteix només en la primera de les sis víctimes de McKee a sortir de la primera ronda, forçant el "mercenari" de 21 anys a prendre la seva primera decisió. Lluitant fora de Long Beach, Qualif., McKee va proclamar el seu desig de competir en el proper "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs.. Sonnen ” supercarta després de la victòria, cridant al seu oponent prèviament programatEmmanuel Sánchez.

Galvao Edges Davis per la victòria per Decisió dividida a Thriller de pes gallo

En una nit destacada per un parell de fenomenals enfrontaments de pes gallo, Marc Galvao (18-7-1) va ser capaç d'esclafar una competició molt lluitada amb C. R.. Davis (23-8), sortir victoriós amb una victòria per decisió dividida (29-28 x2, 28-29). Un veterà de 12 lluites de Bellator MMA, Galvao va aconseguir la seva vuitena victòria sota la direcció de l'ascens i la primera de la seva 2016 campanya. "Loro" sembla estar trobant el seu solc, comptant victòries en cinc dels seus últims sis concursos. Per a Davis, la derrota és només la seva segona des que es va unir a la promoció dirigida per Scott Coker 2014.

Chris Honeycutt ofereix un rendiment impecable – Premiat amb la victòria per decisió unànime

En la baralla d'obertura de “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) va portar una multitud ruidosa de Thackerville al llarg d'una aventura unilateral de pes mitjà, derrotant Ben Reiter (17-2-1) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-25 x2). Un genoll primerenc, juntament amb una combinació despietada de cops va obrir una gran esquerda al costat del cap de Reiter, obligant el novaiorquès de 29 anys a arriscar-se. La victòria és la segona victòria consecutiva de Honeycutt amb 185 lliures, obrint la porta en el que actualment és una divisió ben oberta. Per Reiter, la derrota és només la segona de la seva carrera, el primer dels quals també va arribar al WinStar Resort and Casino.

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Gregori Babene (18-11) derrotat Emiliano Sordi (14-6) a través de la submissió (Choke Guillotina) a 3:11 de la primera ronda

Treston Thomison (10-4) derrotat Dawond Pickney (10-6) a través de la submissió (Barra de braç) a :51 de la primera ronda

Derrick Adkins (9-3) derrotat Chris Jones (10-5) a través de la submissió (Brabo Choke) a 4:09 de la segona ronda

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) derrotat John King (4-4) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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LA REVANCHA LLEUGERA PITTING A PATRIKY PITBULL CONTRA DEREK CAMPOS SERVEIX COM A EVENIMENT PRINCIPAL A LA SEGONA NIT DE BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADDER A WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

Novembre 2, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

JOHN TEIXEIRA OBTÉ EL NOU OPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE MENTRE EL MILLOR PERSPECTE DE LLUITA JAROD TRICE FA EL SEU DEBUT CONTRA BRANDON LEE A LA TARGETA PRELIMINAR APILADA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Novembre 1, 2016) - Una lesió no revelada a Pat Curran, que inicialment estava programat per lluitar John Teixeira(20-1-2), ha obert la porta a un pit lleuger de l'esdeveniment principal Patricky Pitbull (16-8) contra Derek Camps (17-6) a la segona nit d'una doble capçalera especial dins del WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., a Dissabte, Desembre 3.

En lloc de l'antic campió de pes ploma lesionat, Ara s'enfrontarà Teixeira Justin Lawrence (9-3) en l'acció de la carta principal. Addicionalment, Bellator MMA té el plaer d'anunciar el debut professional del tres vegades potencial de lluita lliure All American Jarod Trice, qui desafiarà Brandon Lee (4-1) durant la targeta preliminar de Bellator.com.

La segona nit d'entreteniment - "Bellator 167" - compta amb un combat de pes mosca enfrontant-se a una superestrella invicta Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1), així com Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) versus Andreu Fialho (7-0) en tres rondes d'acció de pes welter a la targeta principal televisada per Spike.

Una represa pel títol mundial de pes gallo enfrontant-se al campió actual Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) i un combat de pes ploma enfrontant la perspectiva invicta A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) destacarà la primera nit d'emoció a "Bellator 166".Per últim, un combat de pes gall entre Marc Galvao (17-7-1) i C. R.. Davis (23-7) també apareixerà a la targeta principal de la nit d'obertura de la doble capçalera.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment únic de doble capçalera comencen a les hores $45 i es pot comprar al WinStar World Casino & Taquilla del Resort, així com Ticketmaster i Bellator.com.

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Camps 2” s'emet en directe i gratuïta dissabte a SPIKE a 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2"emet en directe i lliure el divendres a SPIKE a les 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Els combats preliminars d'ambdós esdeveniments s'emetran en directe Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

L'estrella brasilera de 30 anys va cridar l'atenció de la promoció després d'un inici elèctric en la seva carrera professional., ja que va aconseguir una victòria en set dels seus primers vuit combats. Ara un veterà de 16 baralles de Bellator MMA, Freire entra al concurs després de guanyar sis dels seus últims nou combats, incloent-hi els finals eliminatoris sobre les potències de la divisió Ryan Couture, David Rickels, i sobretot Derek Campos en la primera baralla de la parella fa dos anys. La victòria de la segona ronda sobre Campos va suposar només la segona vegada en la seva carrera que un rival va poder acabar amb ell per nocaut.. Freire ja n'ha muntat un estel·lar 2016 campanya, amb victòries sobre Couture i Kevin Souza, així com un títol lleuger contra Michael Chandler. "Pitbull" buscarà consolidar encara més els seus peus al cim de l'elit de la divisió amb una bona actuació contra el igualment provat veterà Campos.

Abans d'una lesió no revelada, Originalment, Campos estava preparat per a una represa amb "Pitbull" a Itàlia a "Bellator 152", però ara el texà de 28 anys tindrà la seva possibilitat de venjar-se encara més a prop de la base. Procedent de Lubbock, Texas, "The Stallion" arriba després de guanyar vuit dels seus últims 11 extrems, incloses les victòries per nocaut sobre Melvin Guillard i Estevan Payan. Amb un registre professional de 3-1 en Thackerville, inclòs un campionat de pes welter júnior de KOTC 2012, Campos ha reivindicat clarament WinStar World Casino & Recorre a casa seva fora de casa. Actualment en una sèrie d'èxits recents, Campos buscarà afegir-se a la seva ratxa actual de dues victòries consecutives i continuar amb el seu domini a OK.

Teixeira, de 29 anys, continua fent-se un nom a la divisió de pes ploma de Bellator MMA., ja que farà la seva quarta aparició sota la direcció de l'ascens després de tres victòries consecutives. Similar al seu oponent, Teixeira també entra a la gàbia en una sèrie d'èxits recents, havent guanyat set dels seus últims vuit combats, incloent un trio de nocauts de primera ronda. Abans dels seus dies amb Bellator MMA, Teixeira va començar la seva carrera professional lluitant exclusivament al Brasil, publicar un registre invicte de 12-0 amb un empat. El proper combat és només la quarta vegada en els nou anys de carrera de Teixeira que lluitarà fora del seu Brasil natal.. Amb 14 de la seva 19 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, podeu estar segur de veure que "Macapa" va a donar el cop final aviat i sovint en aquest enfrontament deliciós.

Després de la notícia recent d'una lesió no revelada que va obligar a Pat Curran a retirar-se, Lawrence ha acceptat substituir per enfrontar-se a Teixeira. Després d'iniciar la seva carrera professional sota la direcció de Strikeforce, Lawrence ha trobat casa a la formidable divisió de pes ploma de Bellator MMA. "The American Kid" ha sumat un parell de nocauts destacats des que es va unir a la promoció dirigida per Scott Coker l'any passat, inclosa la seva darrera victòria sobre Isao Kobayashi a "Bellator 157: Dinamita 2". El final contundent va ser el cinquè de la seva jove carrera i el quart per nocaut. Es remunta a 2013, el davanter de 26 anys ha guanyat cinc dels seus últims sis enfrontaments, tres dels quals van arribar per nocaut. Procedent del Pacífic, Missouri, l'antic competidor de l'UFC buscarà mantenir la pilota rodant contra un altre rival dur a Teixeira.

Jarod Trice, el triple prospecte de lluita total nord-americana, farà el seu esperat debut professional, després del seu recent fitxatge amb l'ascens a principis d'any. Trice s'uneix Aaron Pic, I Ruth i Tyrell Fortune com alguns dels signants recents que conformen la nova onada de perspectives de lluita increïblement talentosa que acudeixen a Bellator MMA. El Detroit, El nadiu de Michigan va competir a la Universitat Central de Michigan, on també ha obtingut un títol nacional 120 kg i dos títols nacionals greco-romans, amb un a 120 kg i un altre a 98 kg. El jove de 27 anys també va tenir un gran èxit després d'una impressionant transformació de pèrdua de pes de 50 lliures., quelcom que segurament serà útil en un esport que exigeix una disciplina severa de pes.

Lluitant fora de Clinton, D'ACORD., Lee no haurà de viatjar lluny quan faci el seu debut a Bellator MMA dins del WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, a Desembre 3. El pes pesat de 41 anys ha tingut un gran èxit fins ara, registrant quatre victòries en els seus cinc combats de carrera sota la direcció de promocions regionals. "The Undertaker" ha acabat el seu oponent en la primera ronda de cadascuna de les seves quatre victòries professionals, inclòs un nocaut brutal en la seva victòria més recent a principis d'any. Lee baixarà a la divisió de 205 lliures per al seu debut promocional, buscant estavellar el partit que és el millor prospecte Jarod Trice i el seu debut professional molt seguit.

Completi "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Targeta principal Campos 2”.:

Esdeveniment principal lleuger: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Camps (17-6)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Funció de pes pesat: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andreu Fialho (7-0)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

Targeta preliminar actualitzada:

Combat preliminar de pes lleuger: Jarod Trice (Debut) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Combat preliminar lleuger: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Fernando González (Debut) 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

Novembre 2, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marc Galvao (17-7-1) contra C. R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) i Ben Reiter (17-1-1) s'han afegit a la targeta principal del "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., a Desembre 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). Addicionalment, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment únic de doble capçalera comencen a les hores $45 i es pot comprar al WinStar World Casino & Taquilla del Resort, així com Ticketmaster i Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" emet en directe i lliure el divendres a SPIKE a les 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. "Bellator 167" emet en directe i lliure en dissabte a SPIKE a les 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Els combats preliminars d'ambdós esdeveniments s'emetran en directe Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

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, Brasil, 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 & Recurs, 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. no cal dir, 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 de la seva 23 victòries de carrera, Incloent 11 en la primera ronda. 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, Qualif., 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.”

Després de debutar professionalment a 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 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OKAY. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

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

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

Co-esdeveniment principal de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

Combat de funcions de pes pesat: Marc Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C. R.. Davis (23-7)

Combat de pes mitjà: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

Targeta preliminar actualitzada:

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Fusta (7-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Combat preliminar de pes lleuger: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debut) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Reina (8-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Gregori Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)

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SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER FEATURES FLYWEIGHT BOUT PITTING UNDEFEATED ILIMA MACFARLANE AGAINST EMILY DUCOTE AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

Octubre 22, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

CHIDI NJOKUANI-ANDRE FIALHO ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 167’ ON Desembre 3

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) contra Andreu Fialho (7-0) s'han afegit a la targeta principal del "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort a Thackerville, D'ACORD., en dissabte, Desembre 3.

La segona nit d'entreteniment - "Bellator 167" — will feature a featherweight main event between Pat Curran (22-7) i John Teixeira (19-1-2), mentre “Bellator 166” is headlined by a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) i un combat de pes ploma enfrontant la perspectiva invicta A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3).

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment únic de doble capçalera comencen a les hores $45 i es pot comprar al WinStar World Casino & Taquilla del Resort, així com Ticketmaster i Bellator.com.

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” emet en directe i lliure en dissabte a SPIKE a les 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. CT., mentre "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2" also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Els combats preliminars d'ambdós esdeveniments s'emetran en directe Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

Possibly no name is growing faster in the MMA community than Ilima-Lei MacFarlane’s, as the 26-year-old flyweight has rapidly climbed the ranks with four consecutive victories and three finishes. The undefeated submission specialist has emerged victorious in her first three bouts under the Scott Coker-led promotion, and finishing both Amber Tackett and Rebecca Ruth a través de la submissió. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, which came just 10 seconds into her first professional bout and spread virally around the internet. MacFarlane will now direct her attention to another one of Bellator MMA’s top young female competitors, Emily Ducote.

The 23-year-old Ducote will look to add to an already impressive 2016 campanya, having earned victories in each of her four fights this year. Ducote’s most recent pair of wins have come under the Bellator MMA umbrella, recording back-to-back second round submission finishes over Brazilian flyweights Bruna Vargas i Kenya Miranda. Ducote will now look to add to her current four-fight winning streak, as she prepares for what is undoubtedly the toughest opponent of her young career. A native of Oklahoma City, “Gordinha” returns home to fight in her back yard, where she anticipates a sold out WinStar World Casino & Resort chock full of close friends and family.

Njokuani made his presence felt early in his career, recording finishes in each of his first seven career victories, including six knockouts and six first round finishes. “Chidi Bang Bang” continued to see success with his knockout power, com 10 de la seva 15 career wins came by way of knockout or submission. You’d be hard pressed to find a more consistent fighter than Njokuani right now, the 27-year-old Las Vegas native enters the cage in search of his seventh consecutive victory and 11 del seu passat 12, que es remunta a 2012. Njokuani has won both of his first two bouts under the direction of Bellator MMA since joining the promotion in 2015, with key victories over the likes of Ricky Rainey and Thiago Jambo Goncalves. He hopes to add to that list when he joins his opponent Andre Fialho on Desembre 3.

With an unblemished mark of 7-0, Fialho joins his opponent Njokuani as one of the most feared knockout artists in the game. The 22-year-old welterweight has finished each of his seven opponents and tacked on six knockouts. Possibly even more impressive is the manner in which the young Portuguese prospect has defeated his opponents, with six of the seven victories coming in the first round and three in the first minute of action. Since joining the Bellator MMA fray earlier this year, Fialho has recorded first round knockout wins over Manuel Meraz and Rick Reger, proving early in his career that he belongs with the top dogs. We can be sure to see some fireworks fly when Fialho enters the cage inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville this December.

Actualitzat "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” Main Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Funció de pes pesat: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andreu Fialho (7-0)

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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

Agost 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

Fotos de Fight Night completes aquí / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Califòrnia. (Agost 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Qualif., Divendres nit. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 segons a la segona ronda.

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Després de la victòria, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, però al final, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 dues vegades) conquerir Vostè Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) només cal 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11^º win in his last 14 baralles. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A. J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 segons a la segona ronda. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) i Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Després de la baralla, the Long Beach native called out Patrick "Pitbull"," saying “It’s nothing personal, Vull (Daniel) Straus."

Resultats preliminars de targetes:

Jake Roberts (7-0) derrotat Esteban Martínez (11-5) mitjançant TKO a 4:24 de la primera ronda

Chinzo Machida (4-2) derrotat Mario Navarro (4-5) mitjançant TKO a 2:57 de la primera ronda

Jacob Rosales (4-2) derrotat Mike Segura (4-4) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-28 dues vegades)

Andy Murad (13-2) derrotat Jonny Cisneros (9-5) per decisió unànime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) derrotat Alex Trinidad (1-2) mitjançant TKO a 2:01 de la segona ronda

Joey Davis (1-0) derrotat Keith Cutrone (1-1) per decisió unànime (30-27)

Steve Ramírez (5-1) derrotat Ron Henderson (4-3) mitjançant TKO a 2:24 de la primera ronda

David Duran (4-4) derrotat Kyle Estrada (3-3) per decisió dividida (29-28)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

Agost 18, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agost 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” esdeveniment en Agost 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Qualif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrals i Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. El invicte pes ploma A. J. McKee (4-0) Ara s'enfronten a Cody Walker (7-2), mentre Bubba Jenkins (11-2) i Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) i Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Addicionalment, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Vostè Awad (19-7) contra Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

En acció prèvia, welters Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr. i Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, mentre Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment comencen a les $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Les portes obren a 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator — comença a 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 com a aficionat, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Califòrnia. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s esdeveniment. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 de la seva 24 guanya com a professional, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contendent.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Agost 26 to see if the Corona, Qualif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

Completi "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Principal Lleugera Esdeveniment: Vostè Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Lluita preliminar contra el pes de la mosca: Steve Ramírez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Lluita preliminar contra el pes de la mosca: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Esteban Martínez (11-4)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

Agost 10, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agost 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” a Agost 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Qualif., contra Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) i Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Addicionalment, artista del nocaut invicte A. J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrals (12-3), while explosive lightweights Vostè Awad(19-7) i Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. En acció de pes welter, tots dos Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr. i Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” es porta a terme en Agost 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. I/9 p.m. Connecticut.

Portes per a l'esdeveniment obert a 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator — comença a 5:00 p.m. PT. Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment des de només $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 i en Agost 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, amb 7 de 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Qualif., a l'agost. 26.

Completi "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Principal Lleugera Esdeveniment: Vostè Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrals (12-3)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)