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BELLATOR LEICHTER CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER VERTEIDIGT SEINEN TITEL GEGEN FEDERGEWICHT KINGPIN PATRICIO "PITBULL" IN LANG ERWARTETEM GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN



DER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX WIRD MIT DOUGLAS LIMA FORTGESETZT



MEHR: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J.. MCKEE TRIFFT CHICAGOS PAT CURRAN UND DIE RÜCKKEHR DES EHEMALIGEN WWE STAR JAKE HAGER



LOS ANGELES - Bellators Rückkehr in die Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Schlecht. am Samstag, Mai 11 ist mit einer Reihe von Kämpfen gestapelt, die man gesehen haben muss, Überschrift des aktuellen Titelverteidigers Michael Chandler (19-4) in seinem Versuch, der einzige Mann zu werden, der beide Pitbull-Brüder besiegte und ihrer jahrelangen Rivalität ein Ende setzte, als er seinen Gürtel gegen Bellators 145-Pfund-Champion verteidigt Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) im Main Event von Bellator 221 - die live exklusiv auf gestreamt werden DAZN.



Der Co-Headliner wird den ehemaligen zweifachen Bellator-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht sehen Douglas Lima (30-7) Gesicht ungeschlagen Michael "Venom" Seite (14-0), Den Fans besser bekannt als „MVP,Im ersten Halbfinale des Weltergewicht-Welt-Grand-Prix von Bellator. Jeder Kämpfer hat seine Augen darauf gerichtet, dem Bellator-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht einen Schritt näher zu kommen und eine Million Dollar mit nach Hause zu nehmen.



Außerdem, wohl eine der besten Aussichten im Federgewicht der Welt A.J. McKee (13-0) wird den härtesten Test seiner jungen Karriere bestehen, wenn er gegen den zweimaligen ehemaligen Bellator-Weltmeister im Federgewicht kämpft Pat Curran (23-7) auf Currans Heimrasen. Schließlich, ehemaliger WWE-Champion Jake Hager (1-0) kehrt zum ersten Mal seit seinem Einreichungssieg in der ersten Runde im Januar in den Bellator-Käfig zurück, um seine frühe Dominanz im Käfig fortzusetzen.



Ein exklusiver Online-Vorverkauf für Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull findet zwischen Mittwoch statt, Februar. 20 bei 10 a.m. CT und Donnerstag, Februar. 21 bei 10 p.m. CT, mit Tickets, die am Freitag an die breite Öffentlichkeit verkauft werden, Februar. 22 bei 12 p.m. CT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind an der Abendkasse der Allstate Arena erhältlich, als auch Ticketmaster.com und Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull wird live übertragen DAZN bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, während vorläufige Maßnahme wird auf der Bellator Mobile App auf Bellator.com und global streamen. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.



Einer der am meisten dekorierten Kämpfer in der Geschichte von Bellator, Michael Chandler hat im vergangenen Dezember die Leichtgewicht-Meisterschaft zurückerobert, um dreimaliger Titelverteidiger zu werden. "Iron" hat ein Who-is-Who in der Elite der Division besiegt, einschließlich Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up und Eddie Alvarez. Der ehemalige Wrestler der University of Missouri aus High Ridge, Mo., der jetzt Nashville zu Hause anruft, hat mit seinem Mai eine langsame Fehde gehabt 11 Gegner, verbales Sparring mit seinem Feind nach Siegen über Patricios Bruder Patricky und in den sozialen Medien. Jetzt, Die Zeit für Gespräche ist vorbei und beide betreten den Bellator-Käfig, um die Rechnung endgültig zu begleichen.



Ich komme aus Natal, großer nördlicher Fluss, Brasilien, Der zweifache Weltmeister im Federgewicht, Patricio „Pitbull“, wird zum 21. Mal in den Bellator-Käfig eintreten. Mit beeindruckenden Siegen zu seinem Namen vorbei Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) und Pat Curran, er zuletzt besiegt Emmanuel Sanchez über einstimmigen Beschluss an Bellator 209. Zum ersten Mal seitdem eine Gewichtsklasse aufsteigen Bellator 160 als er Benson Henderson traf, "Pitbull" plant, seine Spuren in einer neuen Division zu hinterlassen und als einer der ganz Großen zu gelten. Ein Ziel erreicht in 20 seines 28 gewinnt als Profi, Der amtierende Meister ist zum Synonym für Aufregung geworden, und die Fans können mit Sicherheit mehr Feuerwerk erwarten, wenn sie im Mai gleichzeitig Zweiteiler werden wollen 11.



Kämpfe aus Atlanta heraus, Ga., über Goiania, Brasilien, Douglas "The Phenom" Lima ist seit fast drei Jahren eine tragende Säule an der Spitze der 170-Pfund-Division. Mit Siegen gegen solche wie Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley und Ben Saunders, Der 31-Jährige erreichte nach einem technischen Sieg gegen Koreshkov das Halbfinale des Weltergewicht-Welt-Grand-Prix. Ein Gewinner von neun von seinen letzten 11 Wettbewerbe, Das Produkt des amerikanischen Top-Teams will der Welt weiterhin zeigen, wie dominant er wirklich ist.



Einer der unorthodoxsten Stürmer aller Zeiten, "MVP" hat sich seit seiner Unterzeichnung bei der Organisation im Weltergewicht stetig nach oben gearbeitet 2013. Bekannt für seinen einzigartigen Stil und seine Persönlichkeit sowohl im Käfig als auch draußen, Jeder Michael Page Kampf ist ein Muss Unterhaltung. Mit einer ungeschlagenen Bilanz von 14-0, und 11 von diesen Siegen durch Stillstand kommen, Der 31-Jährige aus London Shootfighters erreichte das Halbfinale nach einem hart umkämpften einstimmigen Entscheidungssieg gegen den Rivalen Paul Daley bei Bellator 216.



Kampf aus Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee stellt seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord gegen den ehemaligen Champion im Mai auf die Linie 11. Derzeit trainieren neben Leuten wie Aaron Pico,"Baby Slice" und Joey Davis im The Body Shop unter der Anleitung seines Vaters, MMA-Veteran Antonio McKee, Der Kämpfer der zweiten Generation hat sich seit seinem Eintritt in die Profiränge einen Namen gemacht. Mit nur 23 Jahre alt, "Mercenary" hat den Bellator-Rekord für aufeinanderfolgende Siege bei aufgestellt 13, besiegt haben Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John „Macapa, Justin Lawrence und Dominic Mazzotta nach dem weg. Bekannt für seine Highlight-Rollen-Oberflächen, McKee wird versuchen, ungeschlagen zu bleiben und seinen Namen in den Rekordbüchern festzuhalten, wenn er Curran bei trifft Bellator 221. Ein ehemaliger zweifacher Bellator-Weltmeister im Federgewicht, Pat Curran kehrt in den Käfig in der Nähe seiner Heimatstadt zurück, um einen weiteren Schuss Gold zu verdienen. Kampf aus Crystal Lake, Ill., "Paddy Mike" befindet sich mitten in einer Siegesserie mit drei Kämpfen, die Siege über sich beinhaltet Emmanuel Sanchez, John "Macapa"und Georgi Karakhanyan. Der langjährige Bellator-Veteran, wer debütierte bei Bellator 14 in 2010, besitzt zusätzliche Gewinne über Patrick „Pitbull,Joe Warren, Roger Huerta und Daniel Straus. Auch, ein zweifacher Gewinner des Bellator-Turniers, Die Rückkehr des 31-Jährigen an die Spitze der 145-Pfund-Division beginnt mit einem harten Test gegen McKee.



Ein gebürtiger Perry, Okla., Hager zeigte der Welt nachdrücklich, dass er in den Sport von MMA gehört, mit einem Submission-Sieg gegen J.W.. Kizer bei Bellator 214 im Januar. Ein College-Wrestler an der Universität von Oklahoma, wo er ein All-Amerikaner war und den Schulrekord für die meisten Pins in der 285-Pfund-Gewichtsklasse in einer einzigen Saison mit aufstellte 30. Nach dem Abschluss und einem Gespräch mit dem legendären Pro-Wrestling-Ansager und Kollegen Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager machte den Übergang zum professionellen Wrestling und unterschrieb bei World Wrestling Entertainment. Während in der WWE, Hager würde während seiner Zeit bei der Organisation mehrere begehrte professionelle Titel beanspruchen, einschließlich der WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship und WWE United States Championship. Jetzt, Der Mann, der Fans auf der ganzen Welt auch als „Jack Swagger“ bekannt ist, wird in Chicago gegen einen bald angekündigten Schwergewichtsgegner wieder in Aktion treten.



Aktualisiert Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Karte:

Leichte World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)

Weltergewicht World Grand Prix Halbfinale: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Seite (14-0)

Featherweight Hauptkarte Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Schwergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Karte Änderungen vorbehalten



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Bellator 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & FOTOS

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Darrion Caldwell (11-1) unterlegen Eduardo Dantas (20-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)

 

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

 

Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) unterlegen Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) über die Vorlage (Triangle Choke) bei 1:56 der dritten Runde

 

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


Pat Curran (23-7) unterlegen John "Macapa" (21-3-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

 

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

 

Leandro Higo (18-3) unterlegen Joe Taimanglo (23-8) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Manny Wand (9-3) unterlegen Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sean Holden (6-2) unterlegen Shakir McKillup (7-6) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 4:39 der zweiten Runde

Carrington Banks (7-0) unterlegen Steve Kozola (8-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Chance Rencountre (11-2) unterlegen Justin Patterson (9-4) über die Vorlage (D’Arce choke) bei 2:58 der ersten Runde

Teagan Dooley (6-2) unterlegen DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) über die Vorlage (Americana) bei 2:12 der zweiten Runde

Westin Wilson (5-2) unterlegen L.J.. Hermreck (3-3) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei :55 der zweiten Runde

Kendall Carnahan (6-1) unterlegen Daniel Carey (3-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ernest James (1-0) unterlegen Ray Jones (0-1) via TKO (Stanzen) 2:53 der ersten Runde

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

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Thackerville, OK. (Dezember. 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) bei “Bellator 166” am Freitag, 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 Freitag, während “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Nach dem Kampf, 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 morgen Nacht “Bellator 167” Ereignis, which pits Joe Taimanglo gegen 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. Jedoch, 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. Kampf aus 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 Kampagne. “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

 

In dem sich öffnenden Kampf “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, Besiegen Ben Reiter (17-2-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (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.

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Gregory Babene (18-11) unterlegen Emiliano Sordi (14-6) über die Vorlage (Guillotine Choke) bei 3:11 der ersten Runde

Treston Thomison (10-4) unterlegen Dawond Pickney (10-6) über die Vorlage (Armstange) bei :51 der ersten Runde

Derrick Adkins (9-3) unterlegen Chris Jones (10-5) über die Vorlage (Brabo Choke) bei 4:09 der zweiten Runde

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) unterlegen John King (4-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (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) gegen Derek Felder (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., auf Samstag, Dezember 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Außerdem, 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) gegen Emily Ducote (4-1), als auch Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) gegen 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) gegen Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) gegen Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Schließlich, ein Bantamgewicht Kampf zwischen Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) und 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, sowie Ticketmaster und Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT., während "Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2”airs live and free am Freitag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App.

 

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 Kampagne, 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 Enden, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Mit einer professionellen Aufzeichnung von 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. Mit 14 seines 19 Karriere gewinnt durch KO oder Unterwerfung kommen, 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 bei "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, Und Ruth und 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, auf Dezember 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.

 

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

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

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

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

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Vorläufige Karte aktualisiert:

Halbschwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jarod Trice (Debüt) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

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

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Fernando Gonzalez (Debüt) 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. (Oktober 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) gegen C. R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) und Ben Reiter (17-1-1) wurden auf die Hauptkarte hinzugefügt "Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., auf Dezember 2.

The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Danta 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). Außerdem, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) gegen 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, sowie Ticketmaster und Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” airs live and free am Freitag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT. „Bellator 167“ airs live and free am Samstag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

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, Brasilien, 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 & Urlaubsort, 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: Danta vs.. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. unnötig zu erwähnen, 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 seines 23 Karriere gewinnt, einschließlich 11 in der ersten Runde. 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 bei “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 Karriere gewinnt durch KO oder Unterwerfung kommen, 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.

 

Complete "Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” Main Card:

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

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

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

Mittelgewicht Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

 

Vorläufige Karte aktualisiert:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Wood (7-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Halbschwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debüt) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Chance Rencountre (8-2) Levi Königin (8-3)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: 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 Dezember 3

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Oktober 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) gegen Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) gegen Andre Fialho (7-0) wurden auf die Hauptkarte hinzugefügt "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., am Samstag, Dezember 3.

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

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free am Samstag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT., während "Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

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 über die Vorlage. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, das kam gerade 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 Kampagne, 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 und 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, wie sie 10 seines 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 seiner letzten 12, aus dem Jahr 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 Dezember 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.

 

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

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

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

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

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BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.

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NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN

NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Oktober 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Freitag/Samstag doubleheader event. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A.J. McKee (5-0) und Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).

 

Mittlerweile, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) gegen John Teixeira (19-1-2).

 

The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Dezember 2 und Samstag, Dezember 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK. Tickets gibt es ab nur $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, sowie Ticketmaster und Bellator.com.

 

"Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” airs live and free am Freitag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, während vorläufigen Kämpfe werden live auf streamen Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App.

 

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free am Samstag auf SPIKE bei 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, während vorläufigen Kämpfe werden live auf streamen Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 Enden, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 Karriere Siege. Seit seinem Werbedebüt in 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

 

Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai bei "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” Bei 39 Jahre alt, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.

 

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17th time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. Hinzu kommt, dass, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patricio "Pitbull" for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, mit 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 Siegen, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and 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. Mit 14 seines 19 Karriere gewinnt durch KO oder Unterwerfung kommen, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Aktualisiert "Bellator 166: Danta vs.. Warren 2” Hauptkarte:

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

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

Aktualisiert "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Hauptkarte:

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

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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ MAIN EVENT

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BOISE, IDAHO (Mai 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho am Freitag Nacht, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).

The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ Entscheidung, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

Mit dem Sieg, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.

Bellator KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Kickbox: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, Lochfraß Joe Schilling gegen Hisaki Kato. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.

Weitere Kämpfe, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Juni 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, aber am Ende, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) gewinnen Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12th win under the Bellator MMA fray.

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 Minuten, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 in der ersten Runde. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 Unterlegene.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

Während des Eröffnungswettbewerbs um "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) und Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. Schließlich, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Vince Morales (4-1) unterlegen Hamilton Ash (3-2) und über KO 2:32 der dritten Runde

Joe Hamilton (4-0) unterlegen Tyler Freeland (3-1) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 0:22 der ersten Runde

Casey Johnson (5-0) unterlegen Brendon Raftery (4-3) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 1:16 der zweiten Runde

Marcin Besitz (22-4) unterlegen Dave Jansen (20-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) unterlegen olly Bradstreet (39-13) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 3:57 der dritten Runde

Will Noland (16-6) unterlegen Sean Powers (9-6) via KO (Stanzen) bei 3:29 der ersten Runde

Scott Thometz (10-5) unterlegen Josh Tyler (7-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) unterlegen Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

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GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

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MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ TOMORROW NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

 

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BOISE, IDAHO. (Mai 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action morgen at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT.

 

Mittelgewichts-Champion Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) und Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) und Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Joey Beltran (17-12) herausfordernd Chase Gormley (12-5) und Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.

 

An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) und Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, und sind an Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Hauptkarte: (Live auf SPIKE - 9 p.m. UND/8:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA-Mittel WM-Kampf: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

 

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA-Schwergewichts-Funktion Kampf: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

 

Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)

 

Bellator MMA-Schwergewichts-Funktion Kampf: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)

 

Vorläufige Karte: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. UND/6:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Bantam Preliminary Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA Leichte Preliminary Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Besitz (155.9)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA Bantam Preliminary Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA Leichte Preliminary Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA-Mittel Preliminary Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA Bantam Preliminary Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’

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CARVALHO AND MANHOEF MEET WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE DIESEN FREITAG AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Bellator Präsident Scott Coker, along with “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” main and co-main event fighters Rafael Carvalho (12-1), Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1), Pat Curran(21-7) und Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote Dieses Freitag Ereignis.

 

Scott Coker

“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”

 

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”

 

On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…

“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”

Rafael Carvalho

“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”

 

“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.

“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.

 

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.

 

Melvin Manhoef

“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.

 

Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?

“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Carvalho] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”

 

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”

Pat Curran

“I am really excited to step in there am Freitag and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that am Freitag."

 

Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?

“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”

 

Georgi Karakhanyan

“I can’t wait for Freitag Nacht. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”

 

On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…

“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”

 

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 Prozent. "

 

DIGITAL RECAP

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.

 

 

Champions: Rafael Carvalho – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

Grundlagen: Melvin Manhoef – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

 

Grundlagen: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains.

  

What to Watch: Carvalho vs. Manhoef – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Rafael Carvalho und Melvin Manhoef will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down.

 

What to Watch: Held vs. Jansen – Marcin Besitzis a monster on the mat and Dave Jansen will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

What to Watch: Curran vs. Karakhanyan – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain.

 

Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world.

KAMPF INFO: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) und Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " bei Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho, Freitag, Mai 20.

 

Außerdem, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, mit Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (21-7) und Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, mit Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) und Joey Beltran (17-12) , sich gegen Chase Gormley (12-5).

 

Tickets für "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, sowie Bellator.com. Die Veranstaltung Airs live und kostenlos auf Spike 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App.