Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the official main card fights for Bellator 26 which is taking place at the Kansas City Power and Light District in Kansas City, MO. on Aug. 26th , marking the third appearance at the venue this year. In an opening round Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament fight, Mike “300” Hayes (12-3-1) takes on Russian submission specialist Alexey Oleinik.
Oleinik, a Judo black belt, is not only one of the most respected fighters in Russia, but also one of the most dangerous heavyweight submission fighters in the sport. Oleinik brings a phenomenal 27-5-1 record to the tournament with 23 of those 27 victories coming via submission.
This will be Hayes’ second appearance under the Bellator banner; he was victorious at Bellator 21 where he garnered a unanimous decision victory over Steve Banks.
Also on the card, longtime rivals Jose Vega and Danny Tims will square off in an overdue rubber match with an opening round Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight World Championship Tournament fight.
In Women’s Tournament action, undefeated Aisling Daly (9-0), the best female mixed martial artist in Ireland and the world’s No. 3-ranked 125 lbs. female fighter will take on dangerous veteran submission artist Lisa Ward (12-5).
“The Kansas City Power & Light District has proven to be a consistently entertaining venue for us. I am glad that we’re able to bring yet another spectacular event to this great venue,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney.
Bellator FC 26 - Info, Weigh-Ins and Event Results
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Bellator FC 26 - Information
Bellator Fighting Championships announced the “Local Feature Fights” for Bellator 26 taking place in Kansas City, MO. at the Kansas City Power & Light District on August 26th. Headlining the local main event are Kansas City native and Bellator veteran Rudy Bears (11-5), who looks to avenge his 2008 submission loss to Springfield, MO’s own Zak Cummings (10-2).
The Kansas City rivalries continue with KC knockout artist Brian Davidson (5-2) taking on Columbia, MO’s Kevin Croom (1-1) in the Local Co-Main Event. Both Davidson and Croom will be looking for their first Bellator victories, so fans should expect an impressive display.
Springfield native John Ott will take on Brian Imes, with both fighters making their Bellator debuts. The two middleweights square off in a rematch from 2009. In their first meeting, Imes made quick work of Ott with a first round KO.
Rounding out the local card will be Clinton native Jeb Chiles (5-1) facing off against Demetrius “D-MO-Lition” Richards (5-4). Richards will be looking to notch his first win with Bellator after being submitted by Raphael Davis at Bellator 22.
“The Kansas City area features great local talent from the Midwestern MMA circuit,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney.
In addition to the local fights, Bellator 26’s main card includes:
- An opening round Season 3 Heavyweight fight featuring Mike “300” Hayes (12-3-1) taking on the Ukrainian submission specialist Alexey Oleinik (27-5-1)
- Rivals Jose Vega (8-3) and Danny Tims (9-2) collide in a rubber match with an opening round Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament fight
- Women’s Tournament action featuring the world’s number third-ranked 125 lbs. fighter Irish sensation Aisling Daly (9-0) will put her perfect professional record on the line against the battle-tested 115 pound Lisa Ward (12-5) in a highly anticipated fight
- Season 2 welterweight semi-finalist Steve Carl (12-2) taking on heavy-handed UFC veteran Rory Markham (16-6)
The Kansas City rivalries continue with KC knockout artist Brian Davidson (5-2) taking on Columbia, MO’s Kevin Croom (1-1) in the Local Co-Main Event. Both Davidson and Croom will be looking for their first Bellator victories, so fans should expect an impressive display.
Springfield native John Ott will take on Brian Imes, with both fighters making their Bellator debuts. The two middleweights square off in a rematch from 2009. In their first meeting, Imes made quick work of Ott with a first round KO.
Rounding out the local card will be Clinton native Jeb Chiles (5-1) facing off against Demetrius “D-MO-Lition” Richards (5-4). Richards will be looking to notch his first win with Bellator after being submitted by Raphael Davis at Bellator 22.
“The Kansas City area features great local talent from the Midwestern MMA circuit,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney.
In addition to the local fights, Bellator 26’s main card includes:
- An opening round Season 3 Heavyweight fight featuring Mike “300” Hayes (12-3-1) taking on the Ukrainian submission specialist Alexey Oleinik (27-5-1)
- Rivals Jose Vega (8-3) and Danny Tims (9-2) collide in a rubber match with an opening round Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament fight
- Women’s Tournament action featuring the world’s number third-ranked 125 lbs. fighter Irish sensation Aisling Daly (9-0) will put her perfect professional record on the line against the battle-tested 115 pound Lisa Ward (12-5) in a highly anticipated fight
- Season 2 welterweight semi-finalist Steve Carl (12-2) taking on heavy-handed UFC veteran Rory Markham (16-6)
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Re: Bellator FC 26 - Information
Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that top welterweight prospect Tyler Stinson will have a second shot at Bellator tournament action this Thursday night, officially replacing a non-medically cleared Rory Markham. Stinson will take on Iraq War veteran Steve Carl in a Season 4 Welterweight Tournament qualifier at Bellator 26, taking place at the Kansas City Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City, MO on August 26th.
Stinson, a Kansas City native himself, has come a long way since winning a Bellator Season 2 open tryout in his hometown earlier this year. This will be the 24 year old’s third appearance under the Bellator banner. He was a late addition to the Season 2 Welterweight Tournament replacing an injured Sean Pierson. Although he lost his quarterfinal match-up with eventual tournament finalist Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, he showed tremendous heart and resilience throughout the fight.
“Tyler’s skills and development as a fighter have consistently impressed me. He was preparing for a qualifier scheduled a month from now, but Tyler is always in fighting shape and was totally prepared to take this fight,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Both of these guys have put on great fights for us and I expect nothing different on Thursday night.”
Stinson has gone 2-0 since the loss to Hornbuckle, including a brutal Rear-Naked-Choke victory over Leonardo Pecanha in which he also broke the Brazilian’s jaw at Bellator 22 in Kansas City last June. Stinson brings an impressive 18-6 professional record to the fight with 12 of those victories coming via KO or TKO. A veteran of the Midwestern MMA circuit, Stinson is undaunted by the short notice.
“When I got the call, I was more than ready to jump on the opportunity. I‘ve been having to do short notice my whole career. It’s a good matchup for me,” said Stinson. “My striking is going to come into play and he is going to have a tough time dealing with that.”
Consequently, Stinson’s opponent this Thursday will also be looking to avenge a Season 2 loss to Hornbuckle. Prior to the Season 2 Welterweight Tournament semi-final defeat Carl held an impressive 7 fight win-streak. Carl’s budding mixed martial arts career is just four years old, but he already has notched 10 impressive wins with six victories coming by way of submission.
Carl vs. Stinson will take place at a catch-weight bout of 175 pounds and has been officially announced as a qualifier for the Season 4 Welterweight Tournament.
Stinson, a Kansas City native himself, has come a long way since winning a Bellator Season 2 open tryout in his hometown earlier this year. This will be the 24 year old’s third appearance under the Bellator banner. He was a late addition to the Season 2 Welterweight Tournament replacing an injured Sean Pierson. Although he lost his quarterfinal match-up with eventual tournament finalist Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, he showed tremendous heart and resilience throughout the fight.
“Tyler’s skills and development as a fighter have consistently impressed me. He was preparing for a qualifier scheduled a month from now, but Tyler is always in fighting shape and was totally prepared to take this fight,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Both of these guys have put on great fights for us and I expect nothing different on Thursday night.”
Stinson has gone 2-0 since the loss to Hornbuckle, including a brutal Rear-Naked-Choke victory over Leonardo Pecanha in which he also broke the Brazilian’s jaw at Bellator 22 in Kansas City last June. Stinson brings an impressive 18-6 professional record to the fight with 12 of those victories coming via KO or TKO. A veteran of the Midwestern MMA circuit, Stinson is undaunted by the short notice.
“When I got the call, I was more than ready to jump on the opportunity. I‘ve been having to do short notice my whole career. It’s a good matchup for me,” said Stinson. “My striking is going to come into play and he is going to have a tough time dealing with that.”
Consequently, Stinson’s opponent this Thursday will also be looking to avenge a Season 2 loss to Hornbuckle. Prior to the Season 2 Welterweight Tournament semi-final defeat Carl held an impressive 7 fight win-streak. Carl’s budding mixed martial arts career is just four years old, but he already has notched 10 impressive wins with six victories coming by way of submission.
Carl vs. Stinson will take place at a catch-weight bout of 175 pounds and has been officially announced as a qualifier for the Season 4 Welterweight Tournament.
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Re: Bellator FC 26 - Info, Weigh-Ins and Event Results
Official Weigh-In Results:
Demetrius Richards (201 lbs) vs. Jeb Chiles (203 lbs)
John Ott (184.75 lbs) vs. Brian Imes (185 lbs)
Kevin Croom (145 lbs) vs. Brian Davidson (145 lbs)
Zak Cummings (181 lbs) vs. Rudy Bears (182 lbs)
Tyler Stinson (173 lbs) vs. Steve Carl (174 lbs)*
Lisa Ward (114 lbs) vs. Aisling Daly (115 lbs)
Jose Vega (134.75 lbs) vs. Danny Tims (135.5 lbs)
Mike Hayes (238 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleinik (230 lbs)
*Being contested at a catch-weight of 175 pounds
Demetrius Richards (201 lbs) vs. Jeb Chiles (203 lbs)
John Ott (184.75 lbs) vs. Brian Imes (185 lbs)
Kevin Croom (145 lbs) vs. Brian Davidson (145 lbs)
Zak Cummings (181 lbs) vs. Rudy Bears (182 lbs)
Tyler Stinson (173 lbs) vs. Steve Carl (174 lbs)*
Lisa Ward (114 lbs) vs. Aisling Daly (115 lbs)
Jose Vega (134.75 lbs) vs. Danny Tims (135.5 lbs)
Mike Hayes (238 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleinik (230 lbs)
*Being contested at a catch-weight of 175 pounds
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Re: Bellator FC 26 - Info, Weigh-Ins and Event Results
Bellator FC 26 - Event Results:
Main Card:
Alexey Oleinik def. Mike Hayes via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)*
Jose Vega def. Danny Tims via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)**
Lisa Ward def. Aisling Daly via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)***
Steve Carl def. Tyler Stinson via technical submission (guillotine) - Round 1, 2:30
Preliminary Card:
Zak Cummings def. Rudy Bears via submission (D'arce choke) – Round 1, 1:27
Kevin Croom def. Brian Davidson via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 3:22
John Ott def. Brian Imes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jeb Chiles def. Demetrius Richards via submission (kimura) – Round 2, 3:51
*Opening-round heavyweight-tournament bout
**Opening-round bantamweight-tournament bout
*** Opening-round women's 115-pound tournament bout
Main Card:
Alexey Oleinik def. Mike Hayes via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)*
Jose Vega def. Danny Tims via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)**
Lisa Ward def. Aisling Daly via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)***
Steve Carl def. Tyler Stinson via technical submission (guillotine) - Round 1, 2:30
Preliminary Card:
Zak Cummings def. Rudy Bears via submission (D'arce choke) – Round 1, 1:27
Kevin Croom def. Brian Davidson via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 3:22
John Ott def. Brian Imes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jeb Chiles def. Demetrius Richards via submission (kimura) – Round 2, 3:51
*Opening-round heavyweight-tournament bout
**Opening-round bantamweight-tournament bout
*** Opening-round women's 115-pound tournament bout
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