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THREE EXPLOSIVE CONTESTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 156’ EVENT ON JUNE 17 IN FRESNO

 

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Maio 26, 2016) – Three contests have been added to "Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2” em junho 17 no Save Mart Center, em Fresno, Calif., com a notícia de que Chris Honeycutt (7-1) will move up to middleweight to face Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in main card action, enquanto Ben Reiter(16-1) contra A.J. Matthews (8-4) e Ricky Rainey (11-4) contra Thiago Jambo (18-4) will take place during the preliminary stream.

 

The fights complete a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title matchup pitting Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) contra Eduardo Dantas (17-4). Além, welterweights Chidi Njokuani (14-4) e Douglas Lima (26-6) will duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Brandon Halsey (9-1) atenda John Salter (11-3) in an intriguing middleweight scrap.

"Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2” vai ao ar ao vivo na Spike em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares irá transmitir ao vivo em Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App em 5:00 pm PST. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

A Fresno native, Honeycutt, will return home after a one-fight hiatus when he faces Parlo in a middleweight bout on Junho 17. “The Cutt” is coming off of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Matt Secor em "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," his third win since joining Bellator MMA and the seventh of his young career. The 27-year-old began his occupation undefeated with four knockouts and three first round finishes, earning the distinction of being one of the welterweight division’s rising stars. Agora, in a new weight class, it will be interesting to see how Honeycutt performs.

Parlo will return to the Bellator fray for the first time in nearly two years, riding a two-fight winning streak and a stretch of four victories in his last five bouts. After beginning his career undefeated, the Danish middleweight posted a 4-2 record for the Viacom-owned promotion, which was highlighted by a ferocious knockout win in his promotional debut at “Bellator 78.” With fights against competitors the likes of Brennan Ward already under his belt, Honeycutt will continue the trend of Parlo facing stiff competition.

A native of New York, Reiter began his career on a spectacular hot streak, recording 16 wins in his first 17 lutas profissionais. The 28-year-old middleweight made 15 appearances under the direction of regional promotions before signing with Bellator MMA in 2014, where he has since strung together a 2-1 record with impressive victories over Benji Radach and Shamir Garcia. Standing at 6’3’ Reiter will have a slight height advantage over the 5’11’ Matthews when the two step into the cage on Junho 17.

Matthews also delivered a successful start to his flourishing career, earning wins in each of his first four bouts before joining Bellator MMA. A six fight veteran of the Scott Coker-led promotion, “The Mercenary” has posted a 4-2 record under the promotion’s umbrella, including two first round knockouts and one highlight reel soccer kick knockout over Charlie Rader at “Bellator 70.” The 28-year-old Calif. native now returns following a stint in Japan with hopes of creating havoc at 185-pounds when he challenges Reiter at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Califa.

Desde sua estreia profissional em 2011, the 32-year-old Rainey has put together a stellar career, including multiple four-fight winning streaks and memorable victories over Jesse Juarez and Andy Murad. After collecting wins in eight of the first 10 lutas de sua carreira, the North Carolina native has made five appearances under the Bellator MMA banner, three of which ended in knockout victories for the man many refer to as “The Sniper.” The welterweight knockout artist will be searching for another explosive finish when he enters the cage next.

A native of Brazil, Jambo will look to continue his recent success when he makes his Bellator MMA debut on Junho 17 no Save Mart Center, em Fresno, Califa. The 35-year-old Jambo has put together an impressive career, recording wins in six of his last seven fights dating back to 2010. Com 11 da sua 18 victories going to the judges’ table, we can expect Jambo to bring a similar game plan to the cage, as he will try to outlast the knockout specialist standing in front of him.

Complete "Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2” Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Título Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)

Luta de recursos do Bellator MMA dos médios: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)

Luta de recursos do Bellator MMA dos médios: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)

Card preliminar:

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: A.J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminar Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Thiago Jambo (18-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight preliminar Bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)

Bellator MMA 140lb. Luta Preliminar: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Lightweight preliminar Bout: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)

Bellator MMA Lightweight preliminar Bout: C. J. Keith (8-3) vs. Carrington Banks (4-0)

Bellator MMA Pena preliminar Bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs Chris Avila (4-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight preliminar Bout: João Paulo Elias (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Lightweight preliminar Bout: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)

 

Light Heavyweight CONCURSO PITTING HOUSTON ALEXANDER CONTRA GUILHERME VIANA TERMINA 'Bellator 146: KATO VS. CARD PRINCIPAL Manhoef '

Cinco finais CONCURSOS preliminar também confirmado para Novembro. 20

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Outubro 28, 2015) - Um concurso dos meio-pesados ​​com Houston Alexander (16-12) contra Guilherme Viana (6-2) completa o cartão principal de "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " em WinStar World Casino em Thackerville, ESTÁ BEM., em Novembro 20.

 

O cartão televisionado de “Bellator 146: 'Kato vs. Manhoef,” vai ao ar ao vivo na Spike em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares irá transmitir em Spike.com em 6 p.m. CT. Os ingressos para "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " já estão à venda no Posto de WinStar World Casino and Resort Box, bem como Ticketmaster. Os preços dos ingressos variam de: $75, $55, $45 e as portas para o evento aberto ao 5:00 p.m. CT hora local, com o primeiro concurso ocorrendo uma hora mais tarde.

Anteriormente anunciado emparelhamentos para o evento incluem ação pluma caracterizando Bubba Jenkins (9-2), que assume Jordan Parsons (11-1) e Hisaki Kato (5-1) que atenda Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1) em uma atração principal atração middleweight. Além, uma picada welterweight sucata Ricky Rainey (11-3) contra Chidi Njokuani (13-4) e um recurso de leve luta corrosão Brandon Girtz (13-4) contra Derek Campos (15-5) Também terá lugar.

Ardósia preliminar do cartão também está agora completa, com a adição de cinco novos concursos. Uma luta entre middlweight Ben Reiter (16-0) e Francisco França (12-3), ataques de duas mulheres, um com Arlene Blencowe (6-5) contra Gabrielle Holloway (5-3) e Julia Budd (7-2) contra Roberta Rovel(4-0), também uma picada welterweight sucata Andre Santos (37-10) contra Josh Neer (36-14), e um par de 145 libras ir à guerra quando Israel Giron (18-4) atenda Mark Dickman (10-2).

Aos 43 anos de idade, Houston Alexander vem competindo profissionalmente desde 2001, atando acima das luvas de promoções dos gostos de Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shark Fights, Ressurreição Combate Alliance, NSS e MMA Bellator. "The Assassin" é conhecido por seu poder de nocaute um soco, uma habilidade o destaque Grudge Centro de Treinamento exibiu em 11 da sua 16 ganha como um profissional. Agora, um perdedor de suas últimas duas lutas, Alexander olha para terminar 2015 em uma nota elevada em detrimento da sua Novembro. 20 adversário.

Vindo de uma derrota em sua estréia no MMA Bellator, a 29-year-old Viana olha para recuperar contra um adversário que tem mais de duas vezes a sua experiência. Vindos de Brasil, Viana fez uma vida fora terminando lutas cedo, parar o homem de pé em frente dele dentro da gaiola cinco vezes antes de chegar a decisão dos juízes.

Completo "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef"Cartão de Luta

Cartão Principal:

Bellator dos médios luta Característica: Hisaki Kato (5-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Bubba Jenkins (9-2) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-1)

Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Ricky Rainey (11-3) vs. Chidi Njokuani (13-4)

Bellator Luta Característica Lightweight: Brandon Girtz (13-4) vs. Derek Campos (15-5)

 

Card preliminar:

Bellator dos médios luta Característica: Ben Reiter (16-0) vs. Francisco França (12-3)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Israel Giron (18-4) vs. Mark Dickman (10-2)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Arlene Blencowe (6-5) vs. Gabrielle Holloway

Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Andre Santos (37-10) vs. Josh Neer (36-14)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Julia Budd (7-2) vs. Roberta Rovel (4-0)

Bellator Heavyweight luta Característica: Zach Rosol (1-0) vs. Alonzo Menifield (Estréia)

Bellator catchweight (140 lb.) Luta recurso: Stephen Banaszak (4-5) vs. George Pacurariu (10-4)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Treston Thomison (8-3) vs. Chris Jones (9-3)

Bellator Bantamweight luta Característica: Eli Tamez (9-0) vs. Roshaun Jones (2-3)

Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Justin Patterson (6-0) vs. Sean Holden (3-1)

Bellator catchweight (195 lb.) Luta recurso: Bubba McDaniel (25-10) vs. Kenyon Jackson (3-2)

REMATCH LEVE ENTRE BRANDON GIRTZ-DEREK CAMPOS ADICIONADO A PRINCIPAL CARTÃO DE 'Bellator 146: KATO VS. Manhoef '

SEIS CONCURSOS preliminar também confirmado para Novembro. 20

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Outubro 29, 2015) - A corrosão sucata leve Brandon Girtz (13-4) contra Derek Campos (15-5) foi adicionado à"Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " em WinStar World Casino em Thackerville, ESTÁ BEM., em Novembro 20.

A inclinação 155 libras terá lugar durante o card principal de “Bellator 146: 'Kato vs. Manhoef,” que vai ao ar ao vivo na Spike em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares irá transmitir em Spike.com em 6 p.m. CT.

 

Os ingressos para "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " já estão à venda no Posto de WinStar World Casino and Resort Box, bem como Ticketmaster. Os preços dos ingressos variam de: $75, $55, $45 e as portas para o evento aberto ao 5:00 p.m. CT hora local, com o primeiro concurso ocorrendo uma hora mais tarde.

Anteriormente anunciado emparelhamentos para o evento incluem ação pluma caracterizando Bubba Jenkins (9-2), que assume Jordan Parsons (11-1) e Hisaki Kato (5-1) que atenda Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1) em uma atração principal atração middleweight. Além, uma picada welterweight sucata Ricky Rainey (11-3) contra Chidi Njokuani (13-4) Também terá lugar.

Ardósia preliminar do cartão também está tomando forma com a adição de seis concursos. A luta entre os pesos pesados Zach Rosol (1-0) e Alonzo Menifield, duas lutas catchweight, um com Bubba McDaniel (25-10) contra Kenyon Jackson (3-2) e Stephen Banaszak (4-5) contra George Pacurariu(10-4). Também, uma picada pluma sucata Treston Thomison (8-3) contra Chris Jones (9-3), uma característica galo com Eli Tamez (9-0) batalhando Roshaun Jones (2-3) e welterweights Justin Patterson (6-0) atenda Sean Holden (3-1).

Vindo de uma luta que muitas artes marciais mistas membros da mídia e fãs consideram ser uma virada, Girtz vontade "Roll Fria" o seu caminho para "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef " equitação impulso de sua vitória por decisão dividida contra Melvin Guillard em "Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girt. " Agora, com duas vitórias em suas duas últimas aparições MMA Bellator, a 30-year-old residente Minnesota vai olhar para redimir-se de uma perda decisão unânime sofrida contra o Campos mais de dois anos antes.

Na extremidade oposta do espectro será Campos, que vem de uma derrota nas mãos de Michael Chandler no recorde esse passado de junho"Bellator 138: Unfinished Business " evento. "O garanhão" espera duplicar o sucesso que ele experimentou em detrimento da Girtz durante "Bellator 96"onde ele levou para casa dezenas de 29-28 de todos os três juízes que sentam-se em cageside. Campos estará competindo perto de casa, com Lubbock, Texas estar a uma curta distância de carro de Thackerville, ESTÁ BEM.

"Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef"Cartão da luta Atualizado

Cartão Principal:

Bellator dos médios luta Característica: Hisaki Kato (5-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (29-12-1)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Bubba Jenkins (9-2) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-1)

Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Ricky Rainey (11-3) vs. Chidi Njokuani (13-4)

Bellator Luta Característica Lightweight: Brandon Girtz (13-4) vs. Derek Campos (15-5)

 

Card preliminar:

Bellator Heavyweight luta Característica: Zach Rosol (1-0) vs. Alonzo Menifield (Estréia)

Bellator catchweight (140 lb.) Luta recurso: Stephen Banaszak (4-5) vs. George Pacurariu (10-4)

Bellator Pena Luta Característica: Treston Thomison (8-3) vs. Chris Jones (9-3)

Bellator Bantamweight luta Característica: Eli Tamez (9-0) vs. Roshaun Jones (2-3)

Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Justin Patterson (6-0) vs. Sean Holden (3-1)

Bellator catchweight (195 lb.) Luta recurso: Bubba McDaniel (25-10) vs. Kenyon Jackson (3-2)

Brandon Halsey Defeats Kendall Grove Via Technical Knockout Vacates Bellator Middleweight Title Due To Missing Weight

 

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All photos by: Bellator MMA/Eric Coleman

TEMECULA, Califa. (Maio 15, 2015) – While Brandon “Touro” Halsey (9-0) can no longer say he’s Bellator MMA’s Middleweight World Champion, he’s still managed to show his talent with a one-sided destruction of proven veteran Kendall “Da Spyder” Bosque (21-15).

 

The contest served as the feature main event of Sexta-feira “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” card at Pechanga Resort & Casino em Temecula, Califa.

 

Halsey nearly finished the fight in the early going, moving to an arm-triangle choke that would have finished a lesser opponent, but Grove somehow battled through the effort. Ainda, it was a one-sided round for the former champ.

 

Grove was able to avoid such a precarious position in the second, but he was still forced to be on the defensive throughout most of the frame. With a high-paced wrestling attack, Halsey simply pushed his way to the floor and enjoyed top position for almost the entirety of the round.

 

The pattern continued as the fight wore on, with Halsey simply overpowering his opponent and constantly earning himself the dominant position. Grove briefly threatened with an armbar in the fourth frame, but Halsey simply yanked his limb free and pounded away with punches shortly after until he earned the TKO win at the 2:25 mark of the frame.

 

The undefeated Halsey, who was stripped of the Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title for failing to make weight, will look to again earn the belt in his next appearance.

 

“I was my own worst enemy. It was how I performed. He didn’t throw anything at me that I wasn’t ready for. I was just trying to tough through the injury. I had to tough it out and come out with the victory,” Halsey said.

 

“Obviously, you want to be as dominant as possible. I just felt like I couldn’t explode through my combinations or explode through the fight and finish how I wanted to. But like I said, you’ve got to deal with adversity, and I did it the best I could,” Halsey continued.

 

“I learned my lesson. I thank Bellator. I apologize to the commission. It’s unprofessional not to make weight. Sem desculpas, but anybody knows that it’s hard to cut weight with an injury. The belt’s just a decoration, so I’m still the champ in my eyes. No one has taken the belt from me.”

 

In the night’s co-main event, former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4), of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, took a step toward another shot at the title with a hard-fought decision victory over the hard-hitting Microfone “The Marine” Richman, of Rose Mount, De.

 

While Richman showed excellent takedown defense throughout the 15-minute affair, Dantas’ work rate helped him earn the favor of the judges. Constantly pressing and looking to bring the fight to the floor, Dantas was able to just edge out Richman on the cards, 29-28 according to all three officials.

 

I went out there and fought the way I trained to fight,” Dantas said after the win. “I knew Mike Richman was going to come with everything, but I wanted to win this fight and get back to the title. The only fight that makes sense next is for the title.

 

In a welterweight contest, Fernando “O Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (24-13), of Menifee, Calif., scored a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over “Curtious” Curtis Millender (7-2), de San Bernardino, Califa.

 

With Millender enjoying a six-inch height advantage, the smaller Gonzalez struggled to score points in the first two rounds. But when the fight hit the floor in the third, Gonzalez latched onto a guillotine choke and earned a tap from his opponent at the 1:14 da rodada final.

 

“Eu sou 4-0 agora mesmo,” Gonzalez said after the win. “That’s one step closer to the title, and I’m excited to get in there and mix it up with whoever is next.

 

With the result, Gonzalez now boasts four-straight Bellator MMA victories and put himself in line for a potential shot at the promotion’s Welterweight Title.

 

In the night’s first main-card matchup, invicto perspectiva Darrion “O lobo” Caldwell (7-0), of Rahway, NJ, used a superior wrestling game to outwork more experienced opponent Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-5), of Lajes, Brasil, en route a unanimous-decision victory.

 

With Caldwell scoring takedowns throughout the matchup, Silva looked for submissions when available, but he simply couldn’t find the necessary hold to work past his opponent’s defense. Em vez, Caldwell kept his pressure high, and judges awarded him the fight, 29-28 em todas as três cartas.

 

After the victory, Caldwell made it clear he’s clearing his way to a shot at the Bellator MMA World Title.

 

I don’t think there are any fighters out there as explosive as me at 135 libras, or as fast,” Caldwell said. “Eventualmente, I’ll be able to prove that.

 

In the night’s final preliminary bout, Guam’s Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1) scored a third-round knockout of Mexico’s Antonio Duarte (18-6).

 

Adicionalmente, pluma perspectiva Jordan Parsons (11-1), de San Diego, Calif., earned a third-round decision win over the previously undefeated Brazilian Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-1).

 

Em uma disputa dos meio-pesados, Virgil Zwicker (14-4-1), of Temecula, Calif., earned a first-round knockout win over Razak Al-Hassan (12-5), de Milwaukee, Wisc.

 

And in the night’s first fight, Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey (11-3), of Gastonia, N. C., earned a second-round knockout win over Jessie Juarez (22-10), de Torrance, Califa.

Brandon Halsey (9-0) def. Kendall Grove (21-15)

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Eduardo Dantas (17-4) def. Mike Richman (18-6 )

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Fernando Gonzalez (24-14) def. Curtis Millender (7-2)

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Darrion Caldwell (7-0) def. Rafael Silva (22-5)

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RESULTADOS OFICIAIS pesagem, FOTOS E INFORMAÇÕES DE "Bellator: HALSEY VS. GROVE "

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TEMECULA, Califa. (Maio 14, 2015) - Todos os vinte e seis atletas competindo em amanhã "Bellator: Halsey vs. Grove evento "foram felizes para reidratar depois de pisar na balança no hoje pesagem oficial, que teve lugar no Teatro Cabaret dentro do Pechanga Resort and Casino em Temecula, Califa.

"Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque,"Que vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, dispõe de um evento principal entre Brandon "Bull" Halsey (8-0) eo veterano respeitado Kendall "Da Spyda" Grove (21-14). O campeão incumbente não conseguiu bater a marca exigida de 185 libras-. Como resultado, Grove é o único lutador que pode deixar o evento como o campeão, Halsey se não conseguir ganhar, ele será forçado a desocupar o cinto.

No co-main event, uma batalha galo vai continuar como planejada entre o ex-campeão de £ 135 Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas(16-4) e um estrias Mike "The Marine" Richman (18-5), apesar Richman peso faltando.

Em uma batalha welterweight crítico entre dois lutadores cidade natal, Cinderella Man Fernando "The Menifee Maniac" Gonzalez (23-13) olha para continuar sua raia quente contra um jovem Curtis "Curtious" Millender (7-1).

Na abertura de combate televisivo da noite, uma das perspectivas mais promissoras do MMA Darrion "O Lobo" Caldwell (6-0), olha para manter seu recorde sem mácula contra um resistente Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4), que só sofreu uma derrota em seu último 15 extremidades

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Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (188.1 lb.) vs. Kendall Grove (184.9 lb.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight luta: Eduardo Dantas (135.2 lb.) vs. Mike Richman (139.8 lb.)

 

Bellator Welterweight luta: Fernando Gonzalez (170.9 lb.) vs. Curtis Millender (170.8 lb.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight luta: Darrion Caldwell (135.7 lb.) vs. Rafael Silva (135.7 lb.)

Card preliminar (7:45 p.m. E)

Bellator Middleweight luta: Benji Boards (186 lb.) vs. Ben Reiter (186 lb.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight luta: Joe Taimanglo (136.2 lb.) vs. Antonio Duarte (135.1 lb.)

 

Bellator Pena Luta: Jordan Parsons (145.5 lb.) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (146 lb.)

 

Bellator Light Heavyweight luta: Virgil Zwicker (206.7 lb.) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (205.6 lb.)

 

Bellator Welterweight luta: Jesse Juarez (171 lb.) vs. Ricky Rainey (170.7 lb.)

 

Bellator Pena Luta: A.J. Jenkins (146 lb.) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.8 lb.)

 

Bellator Luta Leve: Steve Kozola (155.8 lb.) vs. Ian Butler (155.2 lb.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight luta: Shawn Bunch (135.4 lb.) vs. Rolando Perez (135.3 lb.)

 

Bellator Bantamweight luta: John Yoo (135.4 lb.) vs. Albert Morales (134.4 lb.)

 

Sobre Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA é uma organização líder Artes Marciais Misturadas com muitos dos melhores lutadores do mundo. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 400 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 120 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike, o líder televisão MMA. Bellator MMA é composto de uma equipe executiva que inclui profissionais da indústria de topo na produção de televisão, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

 

Veteran knockout artist Benji “The Razor” Radach returns to the cage to face Ben Reiter at “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque”

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EASY TWEET: Hard-hitting MMA vet @benjyradach returns to face undefeated former @PennWrestling star @BenReiterMMA Maio 15 #Bellator

 

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Maio 7, 2015) – One of MMA’s hardest-hitting pioneers will return to action for the first time since 2010, como Benji “The Razor” Radach(21-6) has agreed to replace an injured A.J. Matthews (7-3) in a middleweight preliminary fight against Ben “The Hunter” Reiter (15-0-1).

 

The new addition again finalizes a full nine-bout preliminary card scheduled in support of four main-card contests at “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Grove.

 

As lutas em destaque da noite incluem o invicto campeão mundial dos médios do Bellator MMA Brandon “Touro” Halsey (8-0) contra altaneiro scrapper Hawaiian Kendall “Da Spyder” Bosque (21-14), ex-campeão mundial do Bellator MMA Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Microfone “The Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “O Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) e bantamweights Darrion “O lobo” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” ocorre em Sexta-feira, Maio 15, em Pechanga Resort & Casino em Temecula, Califa. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. E (6 p.m. PT hora local), enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.

 

Os ingressos para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque,” que começam em apenas $50, Atualmente à venda no Pechanga.com e Pechanga & Bilheteria Casino.

 

Portas para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” aberta em 4 p.m. PT hora local, ea primeira competição acontece 45 minutos mais tarde.

 

Lutando profissionalmente desde 2001, Radach fought for many of MMA’s biggest promotions, including Strikeforce, EliteXC, the International Fight League and the UFC. Seventeen of Radach’s 21 career wins have come by knockout, and he makes no secret of his intentions when he enters the cage. Boasting past clashed with MMA notables such as Brian Foster, Gerald Harris, Matt Horwich, Chris Leben, Gustavo Machado, MuriloNinjaRua and Scott Smith, entre outros, Radach put his fighting career on hold in 2010, as he addressed a variety of nagging injuries. Agora totalmente recuperado, Radach looks to make a successful return to action.

 

Radach now meets a top undefeated prospect and former UPenn wrestling star Reiter, who fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” - Sexta-feira, Maio 15, Pechanga Resort & Cassino, Temecula, Califa.

Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Destaque Luta Welterweight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Card preliminar (7:45 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Preliminar Luta: Benji Boards (21-6) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Preliminar Luta: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Escuras Bouts (aprox. 11 p.m. E)

 

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” finaliza o alinhamento de 13 lutas repleto de ação com adições de A.J. Jenkins vs. Arlene Blencowe, Shawn Bunch vs. Rolando Perez e John Yoo vs. Albert Morales

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 16, 2015) - Uma escalação emocionante de 13 lutas para maio “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” agora está completo com a adição de pesos penas femininos A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene “Angerfist” Blencowe (5-4), bantamweights Shawn “Bunch the Great” Grupo (3-1) vs.Rolando Perez (7-4) e John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert “O guerreiro” Morales (1-0) para o card preliminar da noite.

 

As três novas adições finalizam um card preliminar de nove lutas agendado para apoiar “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” quatro concursos de cartas principais.

 

As lutas em destaque da noite incluem o invicto campeão mundial dos médios do Bellator MMA Brandon “Touro” Halsey (8-0) contra altaneiro scrapper Hawaiian Kendall “Da Spyder” Bosque (21-14), ex-campeão mundial do Bellator MMA Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Microfone “The Marine” Richman (18-5), welterweights Fernando “O Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1) e bantamweightsDarrion “O lobo” Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” ocorre em Sexta-feira, Maio 15, em Pechanga Resort & Casino em Temecula, Califa. Card principal da noite vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E (6 p.m. Hora local PT), enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.

 

Os ingressos para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque,” que começam em apenas $50, Atualmente à venda no Pechanga.com e Pechanga & Bilheteria Casino.

 

Portas para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” aberta em 4 p.m. PT hora local, ea primeira competição acontece 45 minutos mais tarde.

 

Jenkins, de Oceanside, Calif., é uma das competidoras mais experientes no MMA feminino. Lutando profissionalmente desde 2004, Jenkins agora faz sua estreia no MMA no Bellator. O jogador de 33 anos vangloria-se de lutas anteriores com a notável do MMA Shayna Baszler, Tonya Evinger, Jan Finney, Kelly Kobold e Sarah Schneider, entre outros.

 

Um nativo australiano, Blencowe é uma atleta de classe mundial e ex-campeã mundial dos meio-médios da Associação Internacional de Boxe Feminino. Depois de voltar sua atenção para o MMA em 2013, Blencowe inicialmente obteve apenas resultados mistos ao se ajustar à vida no esporte. Contudo, ela acumulou três vitórias consecutivas de paralisação nos últimos tempos, e essa corrida rendeu a ela uma ligação do Bellator MMA.

 

Bunch é um dos lutadores de nível de elite do MMA como duas vezes NCAA Division I All-American e duas vezes nos EUA. Equipe olímpica suplente. Ele agora treina com a famosa bandeira da American Kickboxing Academy e passou toda sua carreira no MMA profissional sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA.

 

Entrementes, Perez, produto da Alliance MMA, é um veterano de 10 anos no esporte que fez seu MMA no Bellator em novembro e lutou por um empate dividido raramente visto.. Ainda, Perez está invicto nas últimas quatro competições e agora busca obter sua primeira vitória na promoção.

 

Yoo, de Irvine, Calif., faz sua estreia profissional. Ele conhece morales, de Carson, Calif., que obteve uma vitória por finalização na jaula do Bellator em seu primeiro concurso profissional.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” - Sexta-feira, Maio 15, Pechanga Resort & Cassino, Temecula, Califa.

Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Destaque Luta Welterweight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Card preliminar (7:45 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Preliminar Luta: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Preliminar Luta: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Dark Fights (aprox. 11 p.m. E)

 

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: John Yoo (0-0) vs. Albert Morales (1-0)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: Shawn Bunch (3-1) vs. Rolando Perez (7-4)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: A.J. Jenkins (17-5) vs. Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

 

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” adiciona os melhores pesos galo Darrion “O lobo” Caldwell vs. Rafael “Morcego” Silva para o card principal transmitido por Spike da noite

 

EASY TWEET: #BellatorMMA adds @morcego_mma and @thewolf_mma to the May 15 Event headlined by @BrandBullHalsey & @kendallgrovemma

 

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 15, 2015) – A four-fight Spike-broadcast main card for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” has received another thrilling contest, as undefeated bantamweight prospect Darrion “O lobo” Caldwell (6-0) assume Rafael “Morcego” Silva (22-4).

 

The new addition finalizes the four-bout main card for “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque,” which includes undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Touro” Halsey (8-0) contra altaneiro scrapper HawaiianKendall “Da Spyder” Bosque (21-14), ex-campeão mundial do Bellator MMA Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Microfone “The Marine” Richman (18-5), e welterweights Fernando “O Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs.“Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” ocorre em Sexta-feira, Maio 15, em Pechanga Resort & Casino em Temecula, Califa. The night’s main card airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. E (6 p.m. PT hora local), enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.

 

Os ingressos para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque,” que começam em apenas $50, Atualmente à venda no Pechanga.com e Pechanga & Bilheteria Casino.

 

Portas para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” aberta em 4 p.m. PT hora local, ea primeira competição acontece 45 minutos mais tarde.

 

Two new bouts have also been added to the night’s preliminary card, with middleweights A.J. “The Mercenary” Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben “The Hunter” Reiter (15-0) e pesos leves Steve “ThunderbeastKozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1).

 

Adicionalmente, a light heavyweight matchup of Virgil “Rezdog” Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. “Navalha” Razak Al-Hassan (12-4) that was initially announced as a main-card matchup will now be featured on the night’s preliminary card, em vez de.

 

Ataques adicionais serão anunciados em breve.

 

A New Jersey native now fighting out of Arizona, Caldwell was a Division I wrestler at North Carolina State. Caldwell made his MMA debut in 2012 and has kept his record perfect through the first six fights of his career, including Bellator MMA wins over Anthony Dizy, Joe Pingitore and Lance Surma. Previously competing as a featherweight, the 27-year-old Caldwell now moves down to the bantamweight division.

 

He now faces “Morcego” Silva, a battle-tested 30-year-old fighter with championship-level experience in the Bellator MMA cage. With nearly a decade of professional fights to his name, Silva is an incredible 14-1 em seu passado 15 overall appearances. His only loss during that run was a 25-minute decision against former Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Champion Joe Warren. Seventeen of Silva’s 22 vitórias de carreira vêm pela paralisação, including eight knockouts and nine submissions.

 

A former cast member on Bellator MMA’sFight Master” série, Matthews fought most recently in November, earning a decision win over Kyle Bolt. He now meets undefeated prospect Reiter, an intriguing individual who left Wall Street to pursue a career in MMA and now fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after spending much of his early career in Peru.

 

Kozola, de San Diego, Calif., fights for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner after debuting with a knockout victory over Jonathan Rivera in January. He now meets Butler, who returns to the promotion after a November Bellator MMA debut that saw him suffer a submission loss to Joao Paulo Faria.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” - Sexta-feira, Maio 15, Pechanga Resort & Cassino, Temecula, Califa.

Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Destaque Luta Welterweight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Darrion Caldwell (6-0) vs. Rafael Silva (22-4)

Card preliminar (7:45 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Preliminar Luta: A.J. Matthews (7-3) vs. Ben Reiter (14-0)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Preliminar Luta: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)

Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

 

Escuras Bouts (aprox. 11 p.m. E)

 

Bellator leve escuro Preliminar: Steve Kozola (5-0) vs. Ian Butler (1-1)

“Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” preliminary card takes shape with Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey, Joe Taimanglo vs. Antonio Duarte, and Jordan Parsons-Julio Cesar Neves Jr.

 

 

SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 9, 2015) – A talent-laden preliminary card for May’s “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque” event is starting to take shape with the addition of welterweights Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey (10-3), bantamweights Joe “The Juggernaut” Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Anthony “Tigre” Duarte (18-5) e pluma Jordânia “Pretty Boy” Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar “MorceguinhoNeves Jr. (30-0).

 

The new additions complement the four-bout main card for “Bellator MMA: Halsey vs. Bosque,” which includes undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon “Touro” Halsey (8-0) contra altaneiro scrapper Hawaiian Kendall “Da Spyder” Bosque (21-14), ex-campeão mundial do Bellator MMA Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (16-4) vs. Microfone “The Marine” Richman (18-5), meio-pesados Virgil “Rezdog” Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. “Navalha” Razak Al-Hassan (12-4) e welterweights Fernando “O Menifee Maniac” Gonzalez (23-13) vs. “Curtious” Curtis Millander (7-1).

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” ocorre em Sexta-feira, Maio 15, em Pechanga Resort & Casino em Temecula, Califa. The night’s main card airs live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. E (6 p.m. PT hora local), enquanto lutas preliminares de fluxo em Spike.com.

 

Os ingressos para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque,” que começam em apenas $50, Atualmente à venda no Pechanga.com e Pechanga & Bilheteria Casino.

 

Portas para “Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” aberta em 3:30 p.m. PT hora local, ea primeira competição acontece 30 minutos mais tarde. Ataques adicionais serão anunciados em breve.

 

Juarez, de Torrance, Calif., is a seven-time Bellator MMA veteran whose days with the company date back to the promotion’s second show. The 33-year-old has been fighting professionally since 2006 but is currently enjoying one of the best runs of his career at 5-1 in his past six appearances, a run that includes Bellator MMA wins over Ron Keslar, Joe Williams and Jordan Smith.

 

Rainey, of Gastonia, N. C., fights for the fourth time under the Bellator MMA banner. All three of Rainey’s Bellator MMA fights have ended in the first round, as he’s bracketed TKO wins over Johnny Cisneros and Andy Murad around a loss to top contender MichaelVenom” Página. Seven of Rainey’s 10 career wins have come by finish, including six by knockout.

 

A five-time Bellator MMA veteran, Taimanglo has quickly established himself as one of Guam’s top fighting exports. A scrappy 30-year-old, Taimanglo never fails to entertain. He fought most recently in September, scoring a decision win over Michael Parker.

 

Lutando profissionalmente desde 2006, Duarte hails from Tijuana, México. He makes his Bellator MMA debut on the strength of back-to-back submission wins over Marco Beristain and Ed West. Fifteen of Duarte’s 18 career wins come by way of stoppage, Incluindo 11 by tapout.

 

The 24-year-old Parsons, of Fargo, N.D., is a member of California’s famed Alliance MMA. Fighting professionally, Parsons has established himself as one of the top prospects in the world after winning 10 de seu primeiro 11 lutas profissionais, including three by knockout and two by submission. Parsons made his Bellator MMA debut in April 2014, scoring a knockout win over Tim Bazer just four seconds into the second round.

 

Brazil’s Neves Jr. has compiled an incredible career mark of 30-0 despite being just 20 anos. Competindo profissionalmente desde 2011, quando ele era apenas 17 anos, Neves Jr. already owns a pair of Bellator MMA victories by TKO, as he downed Poppies Martinez in the first round of a September 2014 matchup and finished Josh Arocho in the second round of an April 2014 competição.

 

“Bellator: Halsey vs. Bosque” - Sexta-feira, Maio 15, Pechanga Resort & Cassino, Temecula, Califa.

Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Middleweight Title Fight: Champ Brandon Halsey (8-0) vs. Kendall Grove (21-14)

Bellator Destaque Bantamweight Luta: Eduardo Dantas (16-4) vs. Mike Richman (18-5)

Bellator Destaque luta Light Heavyweight: Virgil Zwicker (13-4-1) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (12-4)

Bellator Destaque Luta Welterweight: Fernando Gonzalez (23-13) vs. Curtis Millender (7-1)

 

Card preliminar (7 p.m. E)

 

Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Jesse Juarez (22-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (10-3)

Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Joe Taimanglo (20-6-1) vs. Antonio Duarte (18-5)

Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Jordan Parsons (10-1) vs. Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (30-0)