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ST. Louis -(June 24, 2016) – In a highly-competitive heavyweight main event at“Bellator: Dynamite 2,” “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) edged out Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) with a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) ngolwesihlanu night inside Scottrade Center during an event that aired LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

With the win, “Rampage” extends his current winning streak to five, proving once again why he is one of the most dangerous athletes on Bellator MMA’s roster. Jackson also improves his promotional mark to an undefeated 4-0, with multiple wins coming via first round knockout.

Emva fight, “Rampage” made it clear he intends on returning to action sooner, kunokuba kamuva. “I’m going to go home to Orange County, take a little vacation, then come back bigger and better than ever,” Rampage said.

Michael Chandler Claims Bellator MMA Lightweight Belt With Explosive Knockout win Over Patricky ‘Pitbull’

Missouri’s own “Iron” Michael Chandler (15-3) gave his hometown fans exactly what they came for, reclaiming the vacant lightweight belt with a ferocious first-round knockout punch. The new 155-pound kingpin finished Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) nje 2:14 into the evening’s co-main event, giving him six total knockouts during his seven-year professional career. The loss is the eighth of “Pitbull’s” illustrious career and puts an abrupt end to his recent string of two consecutive victories. Emva win, Chandler stuck a backflip in the center of the cage as St. Louis Cardinal’s legend Ozzie Smith looked on, emulating the famous celebration Smith made famous during his MLB career.

Kevin Ross Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Justin Houghton

In a featherweight kickboxing bout, UKevin Ross (32-9) took care of business with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) phezu Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed “The Soul Assassin,” Ross was able to land 86% of his shots over the course of the fight, thoroughly dominating Houghton and tacking on another victory to an already historic 11-year career. Ross now remains undefeated under the Bellator Kickboxing banner, building upon his victory at “I-Bellator kickboxing: Torino.”

MacFarlane Displays Phenomenal Ground Game En Route to Submission win Over Ruth

In the second MMA battle of the evening, I-IRMI-PREED MACFarlane (4-0) was able to continue her rapid ascension to the top of the women’s flyweight division and remain undefeated with an impressive rear-naked choke submission over URebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane’s remarkable ground game and jiu-jitsu skill set was on full display tonight, forcing the veteran Ruth to tap out three minutes into the second round. For Ruth, the loss is just the second of her career and first since 2014. The win is “The Ilimanator’s” third since joining the promotion and is her first submission victory of the rear-naked choke variety.

Gloria Peritore Takes Split Decision Victory From Denise Kielholtz

 

In the opening kickboxing bout of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) was able to edge out Denise Kielthwez (44-3), taking home a split decision victory. It was an even battle from start to finish, but in the end it was the judges’ scorecards that read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of the Italian. The loss is just the third of Kielholtz’s career and left the Dutch powerhouse completely speechless in the center of the ring. For the 27-year-old Peritore, the win gives her 11 since making her professional debut only two years ago.

Matt Mitrione Ignites Full House in Opening Bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2”

Mat Mitrione (10-5) was able to absorb an early blow from Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) nje 20 seconds into round one and answered with a flash of brilliance 3:22 into the opening frame. The come-from-behind knockout victory is the ninth of that variety and tenth of Mitrione’s career. “Meathead” proved his ability to outlast yet another opponent in what will surely go down as one of the greatest Bellator MMA debuts of all time. Manje, Mitrione sets his sights on returning to the cage as quickly as possible, with the goal of winning Bellator gold on his mind.

Preliminary Card Results:

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) wanqoba Jordan Dowdy (3-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:59 eyodwa round

Justin Lawrence (9-3) wanqoba Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via knockout at 2:11 round amabili

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KICKBOXING VETERAN KEVIN ROSS RETURNS TO ACTION FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING AGAINST JUSTIN HOUGHTON

Santa Monica, Calif. (June 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" on June 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis is now complete, with the addition of a women’s flyweight kickboxing bout pitting Denise Kielholtz (44-2) ngokumelene Gloria Peritore(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between UKevin Ross (31-9) futhi Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between “Rampage” Jackson(36-11) futhi Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) ngokumelene Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7) izosebenza njengomcimbi wokuba ngumkhathi wobusuku. Ngaphezu kwalokho, former NFL player Mat Mitrione (9-5) futhi Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) futhi URebecca Ruth (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

Lo mcimbi Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma futhi free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App. Doors for “Bellator: Dynamite 2”evulekile at 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Amathikithi umcimbi uqale nje $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing from Amsterdam, Dutch flyweight Kieholtz will be making her second appearance under the direction of Bellator Kickboxing after earning a win in her promotional debut at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy earlier this year. With kuka 40 career fights (one MMA bout) under her belt, the 27-year-old Kielholtz will be searching for her 45th professional victory when she prepares to take on Gloria Peritore on June 24 e St. Louis. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” where both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured just like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event last year. If you think you can handle “5 Rounds” with her, qhafaza lapha.

 

The 27-year-old Peritore has a total of 12 professional fights over her two-year career, earning victories in all of them, including a third round knockout of Li Mingrui in her Bellator Kickboxing debut earlier this year. A native of Sicily, Italy, Peritore had the unique opportunity to fight in front of her hometown fans when Bellator invaded Torino, Italy in April of 2016. As an amateur fighter, she posted a 9-3 record and won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Champion.

 

At 35 ubudala, Ross has put together an impressive kickboxing and muay Thai career, highlighted by accruing some of the most highly sought-after championships in the game. During his 53-fight career, he has collected the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. Known also as “The Soul Assassin,” Ross is working on a transition into the sport of MMA and most recently made his promotional debut at the inaugural “Bellator 152”Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy where he defeated Matteo Taccini nge isinqumo ngazwilinye.

 

Houghton, who hails from Michigan, has competed previously for Bellator, but on the mixed martial arts side of things. “J-Ho” most recently laced up the kickboxing gloves against Alfredo Corona, at a regional event in Denver, defeating his opponent via lopsided unanimous decision. Manje, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Qedela "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Umcimbi omkhulu we-heavyweight: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Isihloko Esingasindi Umhlaba Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Mat Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

I-Bellator kickboxing Featherweight Bout Bout: UKevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

I-Bellator kickboxing Flyweight Isici se-bout: Denise Kielthwez (44-2) vs. Gloria Peritore (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Isici se-bout: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (3-0) vs. URebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA I-Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Joaquin buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA I-Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

I-Bellator kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

I-Bellator kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)