Bellator / Eric Coleman – Select Fight Photos / Scorecards

IRVINE, California. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10, 2015) – An energetic Southern Californian crowd was on hand hmo no at the Bren Event Center enjoying a spectacular night of fights at Bellator 136.

With celebrities and MMA legends the likes of Tommy Lasorda, Charlie Hough, Jermaine Dye, Tito Ortiz, Ken Shamrock, Don Frye and Frank Shamrock cageside, the Scott Coker-led promotion emphatically returned to the arena for the first time since its debut on Spike at Bellator 85.

In addition to a lightweight title fight in the main event, 12 other exciting contests helped continue the trend of exciting cards on Spike TV thus far in 2015.

It took the full five rounds, but Will Brooks (16-1) made the first defense of his Bellator Lightweight strap, defeating Dave Jansen (20-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab [49-46, 49-46, 49-46]. After a clear cut opening frame that saw “The Fugitive” surprise “Ill Will” with his explosive kicking and punching, Brooks slowly turned the tide in his favor, slowing the pace and using his world renown grappling to remain the 155-pound kingpin.

“Dave Jansen is exactly what people consider him to be,” said Brooks. “He’s got that warrior spirit and he’s really intelligent. He fought hard, I just fought harder. I’m still young in this sport, and there were definitely a lot of things that I wanted to do in the fight that he neutralized. I’m looking to stay busy and get back to putting on exciting fights for the fans.”

Tom qab 15 minutes of co-main event action, Rafael Carvalho improved to 11-1, earning a split decision win [28-29, 30-27, 29-28] against Joe Schilling (2-4). The young Brazilian slowed the fight down throughout, nullifying the striking of “Stitch Em’ Up.” One judge did see the fight in favor of the world champion kickboxer, but it wasn’t enough as Schilling drops to .500 inside the Bellator cage.

In a battle of submission specialists, Marcin Tuav (21-3) finished Tiger Sarnavskiy (30-3) via verbal submission caused by a knee bar at 1:11 ntawm puag ncig peb. Nrog lub yeej, Held has now won 12 ntawm nws 21 professional fights via submission.

The first televised scrap of the evening featured heavyweights Tony Johnson (8-2) and Alexander Volkov (6-1). After three grueling rounds, “The Hulk” remained undefeated in the Bellator cage. Johnson was awarded a [29-28, 28-29, 29-28] split decision. Overall it was the wrestling of Johnson that earned him the victory. Tam sim no, Johnson returns home to his two daughters and fiancée, where he doubles as a self-proclaimed “Mr. Mom.”

Joey Beltran (16-11) bounced back from a lackluster opening round to take rounds two and three, ultimately defeating Brian Rogers (11-8) ntawm feem ntau txiav txim [28-28, 29-28, 29-27]. “The Mexicutioner” impressed in his Bellator MMA middleweight debut, while “The Predator” has dropped four of five scraps.

Koj Awad (18-6) handed Rob Sinclair (12-3) the third loss of his career, earning a unanimous decision [30-27, 30-27, 30-37]. Nrog lub yeej, Awad moves even closer to a trilogy fight with lightweight champion Will Brooks.

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib sib ntau sib tw ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, John Teixeira (18-1-2) defeated Fabricio Guerreiro (20-4) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab [29-28, 28-29, 29-28]. Guerreiro has now dropped two of his last three bouts, while “Macapa” has won three straight.

AJ McKee (1-0) made a successful professional debut on Friday hmo ntuj, finishing Marcos Bonilla (1-2) with a deep rear-naked choke at 2:08 round one. The contingent that remained after the main card was heavily in favor of the Long Beach, California., haiv neeg.

Chad George (16-8) finished Mark Vorgeas (5-3-1) with a head and arm choke at 3:37 ntawm cov thawj puag ncig. There was no tap or verbal submission, as George had to inform the referee that his opponent had gone unconscious. The Los Angeles native now has nine submission wins in his young career.

Laguna Hills, California., Justin Governale (4-2) submitted hometown boy Jay Bogan (6-5) via rear-naked choke at 2:09 ntawm round ob. It was an exciting end to a fight that was nearly finished by Governale with strikes.
Steve Ramirez (1-1) finished Jon Santa Maria (3-1) with a toehold at 3:29 ntawm puag ncig ib.

Cleber Luciano (11-5) finished Aaron Miller (14-10) with an arm bar at 4:36 ntawm round ob.

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“Bellator: BROOKS vs. JANSEN” OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR Friday NIGHTS FIGHT ON SPIKE

Champ yuav Brooks (155) vs. Dave Jansen (154.6)

“I’m going to go out there and cut Dave Jansen down. I’m going to smoke him. I’m going to embarrass him.” – Yuav Brooks

“My mental edge is going to be key and me beating Will on Friday hmo ntuj. I’ve always believed it’s mentality before physicality, and it’s my mentality that’s going to lead me to the world title. It’s also going to be because of my experience, determination and laser focus. All of these things are just culminating into the perfect storm.” – Dave Jansen

Additional photos available here / credit to Bellator MMA / Eric Coleman

IRVINE. California. – Plaub Hlis Ntuj 9, 2015 - 25 ntawm lub 26 neeg tua hluav taws sib tw rau hnub Friday lub "Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” took to the scales and successfully hit their targeted weights Thursday afternoon at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach, California. The stacked MMA card emanates from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California., tag kis, airing LIVE and FREE on Spike at 9 p.m. THIAB.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” is headlined by a fight between Bellator Lightweight World Champion Yuav Brooks (15-1) thiab Dave Jansen (20-2). “Ill Will” has won six consecutive bouts, while “The Fugitive” has rallied off seven straight victories of his own.

The event also features the return of multi-combat sports star Joe Schilling (2-3), who faces Brazilian standout Rafael Carvalho (10-1) in a middleweight co-main event.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” – Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10, Bren Txheej xwm Center, Irvine, California.

Joe Schilling (185.6) vs. Rafael Carvalho (185.8)

Marcin Tuav (155.8) vs. Alexander “Tsov” Sarnavskiy (155)

Alexander Volkov (243) vs. Tony Johnson (264)

Fabricio Warrior (145.8) vs. John Teixeira (145.2)

Joey Beltran (184) vs. Brian Rogers (186)

Koj Awad (155.4) vs. Rob Sinclair (155.2)

A.J. McKee (144) vs. Mark Bonilla (146

Jonathan Santa Maria (125) vs. Steve Ramirez (126)

Chris Herrera (186) vs. Luc Bondole (185.6)

Cleber Luciano (150) vs. Aaron Miller (150)

Jay Bogan (146.6) vs. Justin Governale (146)

Chad George (136) vs. Mark Vorgeas (135.6)

IN-FOCUS

Bellator MMA: In Focus with Will Brooks

Bellator MMA: In Focus with Joe Schilling

Hauv paus

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Alexander Volkov

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Tiger Sarnavskiy

Bellator MMA: Foundations with Marcin Held

 

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rau Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10, ntawm Bren Txheej xwm Center nyob rau hauv Irvine, California. Hmo ntuj lub televised ntsiab card, featuring Bellator MMA Sib ntiaj teb tau zus ib Yuav Brooks vs. sab saum toj contender Dave Jansen, airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ntej bouts kwj nyob rau Spike.com 7 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. I.

Daim pib rau “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen,” uas pib ntawm cia li $38, are on sale at Bellator.com thiab Bren.UCI.edu.

“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” – Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10, Bren Txheej xwm Center, Irvine, California.

Main Card (9 p.m. THIAB)

Bellator Sib Title sib ntaus: Champ yuav Brooks (15-1) vs. Dave Jansen (20-2)

Bellator Middleweight Feature sib ntaus: Joe Schilling (2-3) vs. Rafael Carvalho (10-1)

Bellator Sib Feature sib ntaus: Marcin Tuav (20-3) vs. Alexander “Tsov” Sarnavskiy (30-2)

Bellator Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Alexander Volkov (24-4) vs. Tony Johnson (8-2)

Preliminary Card (7:30 p.m. THIAB)

Bellator Flyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Fabricio Warrior (20-3) vs. John Teixeira (17-1-2)

Bellator Sib Prelim sib ntaus: Koj Awad (17-6) vs. Rob Sinclair (12-2)

Bellator Middleweight Prelim sib ntaus: Joey Beltran (15-11) vs. Brian Rogers (11-7)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Jay Bogan (6-4) vs. Justin Governale (3-2)

Tsaus bouts (Nram qab no ntsia hlau loj TV tshaj tawm hauv xov)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim sib ntaus: Mark Bonilla (1-1) vs. A.J. McKee (0-0)

Bellator Flyweight Prelim sib ntaus: Jonathan Santa Maria (3-0) vs. Steve Ramirez (0-1)

Bellator Middleweight Prelim sib ntaus: Chris Herrera (4-2) vs. Luc Bondole (4-1-1)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim sib ntaus: Chad George (15-8) vs. Mark Vorgeas (5-2-1)

Bellator Catchweight (150 phaus) Prelim sib ntaus: Cleber Luciano (10-5) vs. Aaron Miller (14-9)

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