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

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

Dengan kemenangan tersebut, 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,” tentu saja, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Setelah pertarungan, 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

Membutuhkan 15 minutes to determine a winner, tetapi pada akhirnya John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) lebih Justin Lawrence (9-4) pada hari Sabtu malam. 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 kontes, 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) menang atas 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. Kencan kembali ke 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 kemenangan karir, 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.

Hasil Card awal:

Jarod Trice (1-0) dikalahkan Tommie Britton (0-1) melalui keputusan mayoritas (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) dikalahkan Aaron Roberson (5-5) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) dikalahkan Codale Ford (11-9) melalui keputusan bulat (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) dikalahkan Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 dari ronde pertama

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) dikalahkan Joey Soto (0-2) melalui keputusan bulat (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, OKE. (Desember. 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) di “Bellator 166” pada hari Jumat, 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 Hari Jumat, sementara “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Setelah pertarungan, 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 hari esok malam “Bellator 167” peristiwa, which pits Joe Taimanglo terhadap 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 Wood (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. Namun Begitu, 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. Fighting out of Long Beach, California., 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 kampanye. “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

Dalam pertarungan pembukaan “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, mengalahkan Ben Reiter (17-2-1) melalui keputusan bulat (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.

Hasil Card awal:

Gregory Babene (18-11) dikalahkan Emiliano Sordi (14-6) melalui pengajuan (Choke Guillotine) di 3:11 dari ronde pertama

Treston Thomison (10-4) dikalahkan Dawond Pickney (10-6) melalui pengajuan (Arm-bar) di :51 dari ronde pertama

Derrick Adkins (9-3) dikalahkan Chris Jones (10-5) melalui pengajuan (Brabo Choke) di 4:09 putaran dua

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) dikalahkan John King (4-4) melalui keputusan bulat (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. (November 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) terhadap Derek Fields (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort di Thackerville, OKE., pada tanggal Hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 3.

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Tambahan lagi, 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 – “Bellator 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) terhadap Emily Ducote (4-1), sebaik Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) melawan 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) terhadap Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) terhadap Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Akhirnya, pertarungan kelas bantam antara Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) dan 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, serta Ticketmaster dan Bellator.com.

“Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT., sementara “Bellator 166: Dantas vs.. Warren 2”airs live and free pada hari Jumat tentang SPIKE di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler.

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 kampanye, 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 berakhir, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Dengan catatan profesional 3-1 di 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. Dengan 14 nya 19 karir menang datang dengan cara KO atau penyerahan, 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 di “Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Kencan kembali ke 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, Dan Ruth dan 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, OKE., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort di Thackerville, pada tanggal Bulan Desember 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.

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

Acara Utama Ringan: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Fields (17-6)

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

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Welter: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

Kartu Pendahuluan yang Diperbarui:

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Ringan: Jarod Trice (Debut) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

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

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Fernando Gonzalez (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

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Bulan Oktober 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) terhadap C.R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) dan Ben Reiter (17-1-1) telah ditambahkan ke kartu utama “Bellator 166: Dantas vs.. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort di Thackerville, OKE., pada tanggal Bulan Desember 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). Tambahan lagi, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) terhadap 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, serta Ticketmaster dan Bellator.com.

“Bellator 166: Dantas vs.. Warren 2” airs live and free pada hari Jumat tentang SPIKE di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT. “Bellator 167” airs live and free pada hari Sabtu tentang SPIKE di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler. Pertarungan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa minggu mendatang.

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, Brazil, 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 & Resort, 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. Needless to say, 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 nya 23 karir menang, termasuk di dalamnya 11 di babak pertama. 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, California., 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 di “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. Dengan sembilan miliknya 17 karir menang datang dengan cara KO atau penyerahan, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OKE. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

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

Acara Utama Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Bantam: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Acara Co-Main Kelas Bulu: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

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

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Menengah: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

Kartu Pendahuluan yang Diperbarui:

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Wood (7-2)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Ringan: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debut) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Kesempatan Bertemu (8-2) Levi Queen (8-3)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Gregory 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

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Bulan Oktober 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) terhadap Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) terhadap Andre Fialho (7-0) telah ditambahkan ke kartu utama “Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort di Thackerville, OKE., pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 3.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” — will feature a featherweight main event between Pat Curran (22-7) dan John Teixeira (19-1-2), sementara “Bellator 166” is headlined by a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) terhadap Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) terhadap Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).

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

“Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free pada hari Sabtu tentang SPIKE di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT., sementara “Bellator 166: Dantas vs.. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler. Pertarungan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa minggu mendatang.

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 melalui pengajuan. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawai, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, yang datang baru saja 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 kampanye, 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 dan 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, sebagai 10 nya 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 dari terakhirnya 12, dating kembali ke 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 Bulan Desember 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.

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

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

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

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Welter: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

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BENSON HENDERSON DAPATKAN JUDUL RINGAN RINGAN MENGIKUTI CEDERA PADA KAKI PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Bulan Agustus 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) meraih kemenangan pertamanya sejak bergabung dengan perselisihan Bellator MMA di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., Jumat malam. Tendangan yang salah Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) menyebabkan cedera kaki, memaksanya untuk kehilangan dua menit dan 26 detik ke putaran kedua.

Setelah melakukan lompatan ke divisi 170-pound Bellator MMA, Henderson kembali ke posisi dominannya di UFC sebagai kelas ringan. Setelah menang, Henderson menerima kabar tentang lawan berikutnya; Juara Ringan Bellator MMA saat ini, Michael Chandler. Keduanya dijadwalkan untuk berbelit November 19 di acara utama yang baru-baru ini diumumkan “Bellator MMA di San Jose.”

'Kandidat Pertarungan Tahun Ini Berakhir dengan Keputusan Kemenangan dengan Suara untuk Anderson

Diperlukan tiga putaran untuk menentukan pemenang dalam acara utama bersama malam itu, tetapi pada akhirnya, Derek Anderson (14-2) menang dengan keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-28 dua kali) menang atas Anda Awad (19-8). "The Barbaric" melanjutkan tren baru-baru ini untuk memperpanjang pertarungan hingga babak final, karena kemenangan tersebut menandai pertarungan ketiganya berturut-turut untuk pergi ke kartu skor juri. Pemain asli San Diego itu kini telah mencatatkan lima kemenangan di bawah arahan promosi yang dipimpin Scott Coker, termasuk beberapa kemenangan atas sesama kelas ringan Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, mendapatkan rasa hormat yang layak di antara elit divisi.

Knockout "Gila" Karakhanyan Mengakhiri Jenkins 'Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) dibutuhkan hanya 53 detik untuk menyelesaikannya Bubba Jenkins (11-3), sebagai kelas bulu Rusia merawat "The Highlight Kid" untuk kedua kalinya dalam dua tahun. "Gila" keluar, mendaratkan beberapa pukulan yang mengirim Jenkins ke matras dengan KO awal, mendapatkan miliknya 11^th menang di terakhirnya 14 perkelahian. Kekalahan tersebut hanya sepertiga dari karir muda Jenkins dan kedua dari variasi putaran pertama, keduanya sekarang menjadi tanggung jawab Karakhanyan. Kemenangan tersebut merupakan KO kelima dalam karir Karakhanyan dan merupakan yang ketiganya di babak pertama.

McKee Tetap Tak Terkalahkan Dengan Hasil Akhir Guillotine yang Mengesankan

Dalam kontes pembukaan di “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. McKee “Mercenary” (5-0) tetap tak terkalahkan dengan penyerahan guillotine choke 32 detik ke putaran kedua. Dengan memperpanjang pertarungan melewati frame pembuka, Walker mampu melakukan apa yang tidak dilakukan lawan lain, karena masing-masing dari empat kemenangan McKee sebelumnya menghasilkan penyelesaian putaran pertama. Kemenangan tersebut menutup malam yang mengesankan oleh Team Bodyshop, sebagai rekan satu tim McKee Joey Davis (1-0) dan Gabriel Green (4-0) juga mengangkat tangan mereka di bagian awal acara. Sebagai salah satu talenta muda terbaik Bellator MMA, McKee yang berusia 21 tahun mampu membuktikan sekali lagi bahwa dia termasuk di antara elit divisi. Setelah pertarungan, teriak penduduk asli Long Beach Patrick “Pitbull," mengatakan "Ini bukan masalah pribadi, Saya ingin (Daniel) Straus."

Hasil Card awal:

Jake Roberts (7-0) dikalahkan Stephen Martinez (11-5) melalui TKO di 4:24 dari ronde pertama

Chinzo Machida (4-2) dikalahkan Mario navarro (4-5) melalui TKO di 2:57 dari ronde pertama

Jacob Rosales (4-2) dikalahkan Mike Segura (4-4) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-28 dua kali)

Andy Murad (13-2) dikalahkan Jonny Cisneros (9-5) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) dikalahkan Alex Trinitas (1-2) melalui TKO di 2:01 putaran dua

Joey Davis (1-0) dikalahkan Keith Cutrone (1-1) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) dikalahkan Ron Henderson (4-3) melalui TKO di 2:24 dari ronde pertama

David duran (4-4) dikalahkan Kyle Estrada (3-3) melalui keputusan split (29-28)

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SEPASANG CEDERA BERUBAH KE KARTU UTAMA 'BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL ’

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CODY WALKER LANGKAH DENGAN PEMBERITAHUAN SINGKAT UNTUK TANTANGAN YANG TIDAK TERKALAHKAN A.J. MCKEE, SAAT GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS BERGERAK KE KARTU SPIKE-TELEVISED

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Bulan Agustus 16, 2016) - Hanya sembilan hari sebelum sangat diantisipasi “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " acara pada Bulan Agustus 26 di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., cedera yang diderita oleh petarung kartu utama Henry Corrales dan Lena Ovchynnikova sedikit mengguncang. Bulu terkalahkan A.J. McKee (4-0) sekarang akan menghadapi Cody Walker (7-2), sementara Bubba Jenkins (11-2) dan Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) menemukan diri mereka dalam pertarungan fitur kelas bulu selama kartu utama yang disiarkan televisi SPIKE.

Pertarungan bergabung dengan kartu utama yang menyoroti pertarungan super dengan berat 155 pon Benson Henderson (23-6) dan Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3), karena keduanya akan bertarung untuk ditembak Michael Chandler sabuk kejuaraan. Tambahan lagi, sebuah adu domba ringan yang eksplosif Anda Awad (19-7) terhadap Derek Anderson (13-2) akan berfungsi sebagai acara utama malam itu.

Dalam tindakan pendahuluan, welterweights Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr. dan Joey Davis akan membuat debut profesional mereka, sementara Chinzo Machida (3-2) akan berkompetisi untuk pertama kalinya di bawah bendera Bellator MMA.

Tiket untuk acara dimulai pada $30 dan dapat dibeli sekarang di Ticketmaster dan di Honda Center Box Office. Pintu terbuka di 4:45 p.m. PT waktu setempat dan pertandingan penyisihan pertama - yang disiarkan langsung Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler — dimulai pada 5:00 p.m. PT.

Setelah memulai karirnya 7-1 sebagai seorang amatir, "Mercenary" yang berusia 21 tahun telah membuat percikan di sirkuit profesional, merekam sempurna 4-0 menandai melalui empat pertarungan pertamanya. McKee telah berjuang di bawah panji Bellator MMA sejak dia melakukan debut profesionalnya di 2015, menyelesaikan semua kontesnya di frame pembuka, termasuk tiga KO dan penyerahan tersedak rear-naked. Kemenangan terbaru McKee datang dengan mengorbankan Danilo Belluardo dari Italia selama bagian seni bela diri campuran dari acara pertama Bellator MMA di luar negeri, “Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza. ” Pantai Panjang, Kalif. native sekarang akan membawa kepribadiannya yang mencolok ke Honda Center, di mana dia akan memiliki kesempatan untuk menampilkan keahlian uniknya secara penuh di depan para penggemar di kampung halamannya.

Menyetujui untuk mengikuti kontes seni bela diri campuran profesional dalam waktu singkat bukanlah tugas yang mudah, melakukannya melawan petarung yang tak terkalahkan, kaliber McKee bahkan lebih menakutkan. Tapi itulah skenario yang Walker temukan di depan Jumat depan peristiwa. Pesaing dua kali untuk Bellator, "The Crow" akan terlihat bergerak di atas .500 dalam promosi saat ia memasuki kandang di Honda Center. Petenis Texas berusia 28 tahun itu mengakhiri ketujuh kemenangan profesionalnya melalui TKO atau KO, termasuk empat di babak pertama.

Seorang veteran lama Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan akan berusaha untuk kembali ke jalurnya setelah menjatuhkan dua kekalahan keputusan yang diperebutkan melawan Jenkins, yang dengan mudah dia kalahkan hampir dua tahun lalu melalui penyerahan guillotine. Dikenal oleh banyak penggemar seni bela diri campuran sebagai "Gila,Pemain berusia 31 tahun itu telah selesai 18 nya 24 menang sebagai seorang profesional, mendapatkan banyak gelar untuk dirinya sendiri dalam promosi regional selama proses berlangsung. Mengikuti beberapa kemunduran pada lututnya, petarung Rusia itu akhirnya sehat dan sekarang berusaha menaiki tangga seberat 145 pon dalam divisi kompetitif yang pernah ia duduki sebagai No. 1 juara harapan.

Beberapa tahun yang lalu, Bubba Jenkins secara luas dianggap sebagai prospek MMA teratas di semua olahraga, meskipun judul menjadi tercemar setelah kerugian yang disebutkan di atas dari Karakhanyan di “Bellator 132.” Mantan pegulat Juara Nasional NCAA dengan Arizona State University sekarang memiliki tiga kemenangan beruntun, dan sedang mencari penebusan. Menuju pertarungan 11th di bawah promosi yang dipimpin Scot Coker, "Highlight Kid" yang berusia 28 tahun terlihat tampil menonjol di divisi kelas bulu yang luar biasa dalam dari Bellator. Tune di Bulan Agustus 26 untuk melihat apakah Corona, California., penduduk asli dapat membalas budi dan menyelesaikan Karakhanyan di depan pendukung lokalnya.

Lengkap "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Kartu Utama Televisi SPIKE Pitbull ”:

Ringan Tidak. 1 Acara Utama Pesaing: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main ringan Acara: Anda Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Bulu: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Bulu: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Kartu Awal Bellator.com-Stream:

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Joey Davis (Debut Pro) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Debut Pro) vs. Jon Tomasian (Debut Pro)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinitas (1-0)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Terbang: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Terbang: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David duran (3-4)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Bulan Agustus 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " pada tanggal Bulan Agustus 26 di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., terhadap Mario navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) dan Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Tambahan lagi, artis KO tak terkalahkan A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Anda Awad(19-7) dan 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) terhadap 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. Dalam aksi welter, dua duanya Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr. dan Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

“Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " terjadi pada Bulan Agustus 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. DAN/9 p.m. CT.

Pintu untuk acara terbuka di 4:45 p.m. PT waktu setempat dan pertandingan penyisihan pertama - yang disiarkan langsung Bellator.com dan The Bellator Aplikasi Seluler — dimulai pada 5:00 p.m. PT. Tiket untuk acara mulai dari hanya $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 dan Bulan Agustus 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, dengan 7 dari 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, California., pada Agu. 26.

Lengkap "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Kartu Utama Televisi SPIKE Pitbull ”:

Ringan Tidak. 1 Acara Utama Pesaing: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main ringan Acara: Anda Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Bulu: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Kartu Awal Bellator.com-Stream:

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)