Bellator 159 "Caldwell vs. Taimanglo" takes place July 22, 2016 at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The main card is headlined by a bantamweight showdown between "The Wolf" Darrion Caldwell and Joe Taimanglo, winner of three straight fights.
To some degree this show has the unfortunate distinction of having to follow Bellator 158 "London" less than a week later, but the promotion has done their best to shore up the card with interesting bouts in several weight classes and the return of a hometown favorite.
Let's break it down:
135 lbs.: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs.