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Evander Holyfield & Luis Collazo Ring 8’s Special Guest Speakers

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Dinsdag, November. 21 at O’Neill’s Restaurant
In Maspeth, NY
NEW YORK (November 15, 2017)) – Hall of Famer Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield and former world welterweight champion Luis Collazo will be special guest speakers at Ring 8’s next monthly meeting,Dinsdag nacht, November 21, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drijfveer) in Maspeth, New York,
Because a large crowd is expected, only Ring 8 members will be allowed to attend this meeting, but membership may be obtained at the door for those interested in joining Ring 8.
“Evander Holyfield is one of the few living legends in our sport,” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch zei. “Zo, you can imagine how thrilled we are to have him as a guest speaker. We had planned to present Holyfield with the Ring 8 Legends Award at our holiday banquet, but a lucrative business opportunity will prohibit him from being there that afternoon. In plaats daarvan, we will present him with that award at O’Neil’s. It says a lot about Evander that he adjusted his schedule to remain in New York to attend our meeting.
“Luis Collazo is a terrific fighter in his own right, having been a former world champion. His career seems to be on an upswing once again and we are anxious to hear about his future plans.”
Holyfield has retired as a boxer with an outstanding 44-10-2 (29 KO), but this past year he has operated a New York City-based promotional company, Real Deal Boxing. A U.S. Olympiër, Holyfield is the only unified world cruiserweight champion, as well as a four-time heavyweight champion of the world.
He had a 16-7-2 record in world title fights and won 19 van 30 fights with two draws against past or present world champions, defeating a Who’s Who list of all-time greats such as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe en Mike Tyson (tweemaal), onder de meer notabelen.
Born in Brooklyn and now a resident of Queens, Collazo (37-7. 20 KO) veroverde de World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight world title on April 2, 2005, winning a 12-round split decision over hometown favorite and defending champion Jose Antonio Rivera in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 26-year-old Collazo, who has also defeated world champions Tijdelijke afbeelding voor Miguel Angel Gonzalez en Victor Ortiz, remains a world title contender having upset 21-1 Sammy Vasquez in his last action by way of a sixth-round knockout last February.
OVER RING 8: Ring 8 werd de achtste dochteronderneming van wat toen bekend als het Nationaal Veteraan Boxers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandaag het motto van de organisatie blijft: Boxers Helpen Boxers.
RING 8 is volledig toegewijd aan de ondersteuning van minder fortuinlijke mensen in het boksen gemeenschap die hulp in termen van het betalen van de huur kan vereisen, medische kosten, of wat dan ook te rechtvaardigen behoefte.
Ga op de lijn naar www.Ring8ny.com voor meer informatie over RING 8, de grootste groep in zijn soort in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 350 leden. De jaarlijkse contributie is slechts $30.00 en elk lid heeft recht op een buffet diner in RING 8 maandelijkse vergaderingen, met uitzondering van juli en augustus. Alle actieve boksers, amateur en professional, met een huidige boksen licentie of een boek hebben recht op een gratis RING 8 Jaarlijks lidmaatschap. Gasten van de Ring 8 leden zijn welkom tegen een vergoeding van slechts $7.00 per persoon.
Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA

BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 IN LOS ANGELES

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WAT: Limited-Edition Kimbo Slice Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable backyard brawler and mixed martial artist will be commemorated, along with his signature golden smile and chain, with a limited-edition bobblehead.

 

The giveaway will take place Zaterdag, Jan. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

***Bobblehead giveaway is exclusively for Bellator 192 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

WAAR: The Forum

3900 De. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Calif. 90305

 

WANNEER: Zaterdag, Januari 20

Kimbo Slice (5-2, 1 NC)

A native of the Bahamas, the late Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most recognizable figures in all of combat sports. After making a name for himself in the infamous world of street fighting, where he was labeled “The King of the Web Brawlers” by Rolling Stone, the internet sensation left underground fighting to become a professional mixed martial artist. The street brawler found the same success inside the cage that he had in his backyard in South Florida, collecting victories in each of his first three professional fights. Slice would go onto compete on season 10 van The Ultimate Fighter, where his bout with Roy Nelson on Spike TV set a viewership ratings record for the series that still stands today. Slice also made a flawless transition into professional boxing, where he earned seven consecutive victories. The multi-dimensional mixed martial artist, boxer and actor debuted inside the Bellator cage in 2015, where he collected his final win over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138. A fan-favorite throughout his career, Slice was known just as much for his entertaining personality and signature look, as he was for his knockout power. Kimbo’s legacy in MMA is carried on by his son, Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr.

 

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Kalk Strijd kaart:

Weltergewicht Wereldtitel Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

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Raymond Serrano – Enver Halili now for WBC Fecarbox Welterweight title this Saturday at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Loaded show now with three title bouts
PERSCONFERENTIE Donderdag AT MALCOM’S LOUNGE IN THE CLARDIGE HOTEL AT 6 PM
Thomas LaManna to take on Samuel Amoako for LBF Intercontinental Welterweight title

Adam Lopez fights Jorge Diaz for WBC Fecarbox title

Plus undefeated Alvin Vermall, Frederick Julan & Yurik Mamedov
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Atlantic City, NJ (November 14, 2017)–The stakes have grown for the exciting co-feature bout between Raymond Serrano en ongeslagen Enver Halili at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The ten-round bout will be contested for the WBC Fecarbox Welterweight title.
The card is promoted by Rising Promotions, Greg Cohen Promoties, & Winner Take All Productions.
Serrano of Philadelphia has been training at the famed Wildcard Gym, and has had a terrific camp.
“Camp has been very good, I am just dropping the last couple pounds. I have been sparring with Miguel Cotto and some of the top MMA fighters as well. I have one of the top trainer’s in the gym Ernie Zavala working my corner,” Said Serrano.
Serrano has trained in Philadelphia and Puerto Rico all over the world and has noticed a difference working out at one of the most famous gyms world.
“The difference in training at Wild Card is that there are so many good fighters there and everywhere you look there is a top level fighter who si working hard.”
In Halili he knows he is in with a fighter who is coming to win and bring the best out of Serrano.
“I really don’t know too much about him. I saw some old footage of him, and I can see that he is a boxer. He is undefeated, so he is coming to win and that should make for a good fight.”
It was five years ago when Serrano was a prize prospect with an 18-0 record, and he was on the brink of major fights, before a stretch where Serrano was able to go just 5-4, yet Serrano believes that he is just a win or two away from a major fight.
“I feel like with a win, I am just a phone call away from a big fight. Even thought I am not ranked, I know I can compete with the big names of the division. This win should get me the belt and also the rankings. I just want to continue to climb the ladder. People forget that I am just 28 years-old and I am in my prime. Little by little with my manager Mark Cipparone. I just want to let everyone know that this Saturday, November 18th there will be a new WBC Fecarbox champion, and that will be me, Raymond “Tito” Serrano.”

In het main event, Thomas LaManna (24-2, 9 KO) neemt Samuel Amoako (23-16, 17 KO) in a ten round battle for the LBF Intercontinental title.

Raymond Serrano (23-4, 10 KO) neemt Enver Halili (10-0, 3 KO) in a ten round welterweight clash for the WBC Fecarbox Welterweight title.
Adam Lopez (16-1-2, 8 KO) veldslagen Jorge Diaz (18-5-1, 10 KO) for the WBC Fecarbox Super bantamweight title in a eight-round bout.
In a six-round welterweight bout, Yurik Mamedov (7-0, 3 KO) van Brooklyn, NY gevechtenVincent Floyd (3-3-1, 2 Kos) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.
Alvin Vermall, Jr. (13-0-1, 11 KO) van Catskills, NY zal op zich te nemen Nicholas Lavin (5-6, 4 KO) of Shelton, Connecticut in a six-round cruiserweight bout.

Frederick Julan (6-0, 4 KO) van New York, NY zal vechten Willis Lockett (15-21-6, 5 KO) van Takoma Park, Maryland in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

Sidell Blocker (1-9-1) of Pleasantville, NJ will fight a rematch with Tomas Romain (4-1) van Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight bout.

Jonathan Arroyo van New York zal zijn pro debuut maken tegen Steve Moore (0-1) van Oranje, NJ in a welterweight bout.
Tickets voor de November 18th fight card at The Claridge are priced at $200, $125, $80 en $55 (Algemene toelating) en kunnen worden gekocht bij www.RisingBoxingPromotions.com
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Ishe Smith Training Camp Notes

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Former World Champion Meets Top Contender Julian Williams in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Live from
The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on
Zaterdag, November. 18
LAS VEGAS (November 14, 2017) – Voormalig wereldkampioen Ishe Smith will look to stake his claim to another world title opportunity when he battles top contender Julian Williams in het main event van Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Zaterdag, November 18.
Smith knows that Williams provides a steep challenge and the veteran will have to be at his best to hold off the hungry title contender.
“Julian Williams is tough, one of the toughest in the division,” aldus Smith. “I don’t overlook his talent and what he brings to the sport. I’ve been in boxing going on 17 jaar, so I’ve seen a lot. Williams hasn’t been tested in all the ways I have. Unlike my opponent, I’ve been in the ring with all levels of fighters: wereldkampioenen, rising prospects and former world champions. I’ve seen it all.”
The winner of his last two contests, Smith most recently defeated then once-beaten Frank Galarza last September. Op November 18, Smith looks to prove that his experience and hard work in training camp will make all the difference once the bell rings.
“This camp is definitely different than my last one, in the sense that I feel more prepared,” aldus Smith. “I have been conditioning my body to go the distance like I have with all fights. With my experience, coupled with my trainer Rafael Ramos, who has been great in preparing me for any and all curveballs my opponent may try and hand me, Ik ben klaar.
“Training for fights becomes more challenging the longer you stay in the sport, but I’ve always kept it a habit to fine tune my body throughout the year, because at any moment you can get that call. My work and my mindset have improved dramatically and by November 18I’ll be exactly where I need to be.”
The Las Vegas-native will fight in his hometown for the 19th time as a professional and as always, the first Las Vegas-born world champion hopes to make “Sin City” proud with his performance.
“My city has supported me since day one,” aldus Smith. “It feels great to headline another show in my hometown. Through my up and downs my fans have always been there and supported me and this fight won’t be any different; All I can do is get out there and put on a hell of a show. It’s a special feeling to have home court advantage.”
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Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $29, $39, $59, $69, $89 en $149 en zijn nu te koop. Kaarten zijn verkrijgbaar bij www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 en www.ticketmaster.met.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. and features Lionell Thompson clashing with unbeaten prospect Earl Newman in a 10-round light heavyweight bout plus unbeaten prospects Tugstsogt Nyambayar en Xavier Martinez going head-to-head in a 10-round featherweight fight.
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Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce will be available to be streamed live via Bounce’s new subscription-video-on-demand service Brown Sugar, which features an extensive and one-of-a-kind library of iconic black movies as well as Bounce original programming and series. Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Jaar, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets and web browsers via BrownSugar.com. Brown Sugar also has Google Chromecast capabilities which allow video to play on televisions directly from mobile devices and tablets for consumers with Android and iOS devices. There is a free initial trial period for subscribers with a retail price of $3.99/month thereafter.
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Bounce is the fastest-growing African-American (AA) network on television and airs on the broadcast signals of local television stations and corresponding cable carriage. The network features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrale films, specials, live sport en nog veel meer. Bounce has grown to be available in more than 94 million homes across the United States and 93% of all African American television homes, met inbegrip van alle van de top AA televisiemarkten. Among the founders of Bounce are iconic American figures Martin Luther King, III and Ambassador Andrew Young.
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RIP Desmond Hammond

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Lectuur, PA (November 14, 2017) – King’s Promotions is deeply saddened at the passing of Desmond Hammond.

Hammond of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away op maandag morning at the age of 35. He was at his home and surrounded by his family.
Hammond was the Director of Operations for King’s Promotions for the better part of the last three years. He was the nephew of King’s Promotions CEO Marshall Kauffman.
“This is such a sad day for my family and for everyone who knew Desmond,” zei Kauffman.
“Desmond was like a son to me. He is my sister’s son, and he is basically the same age as my children so we are extremely close. Desmond came to boxing just a few years ago and he picked up the business so fast. We have run more shows then anybody in the country, and they all have come off so smoothly. That was because of Desmond. He was on top of every detail, which made the events go off without a hitch. But most of all he was very selfless and caring. He was always there for someone in need. He was a great young man, who was very smart, and he was always joking. It was such an honor for me to have him on board with King’s Promotions. He was such a special person who was loved and will be missed so much.”
Besides Kauffman and his family, Hammond is survived by his mother Sheri Clark, sisters Lynchel Hammond and Raven Hammond, brother Steven Brandon, his daughter Dayana, newborn son Donovan and his girlfriend Alisha.
The Viewing will be held next Maandag, November 20th tussen 9 am and 11 ben bij St. John Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Lectuur, Pa.19602
Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 AT Pechanga RESORT & CASINO ON JAN. 26

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TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE DEZE VRIJDAG AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. voor Bellator 193 op Vrijdag, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Californië Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) in a 180-pound catchweight bout.

 

Tickets for this event start at $39 and are available at the Pechanga Box Office and Pechanga.com. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima en Paul Daley in 2017. Nu, “Da Monsoon” looks to add to his impressive resume – which includes marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny and stoppages in 11 uit 18 victories – by adding the name of a competitor that has nearly 50-fights as a professional. A short trek from Larkin’s hometown of Riverside, Calif. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., 33-year-old Fernando Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the ninth time in his nearly 15-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA, having collected seven victories over an eight-fight, four-year span.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying 10 wins over his last 13 uiteinden, including a pair of first round knockouts. Met 17 zijn 27 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Strijd kaart:

Catchweight (180 lbs.) Main Event: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (27-14)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 DEZE WEEK, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad All (11-3) en Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.

 

During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Daarnaast, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano vindt plaats Donderdag, November. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Vrijdag, November. 17 bij 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube rekening:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Compleet Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Strijd kaart:

Vedergewicht Main Event: Noad All (11-3) vs. Jeremiah Monaghan (11-5)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middengewicht Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mor Attias (Debuut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Nadim Kablan (Debuut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debuut)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Adam Keresh (Debuut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debuut)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Or Eliov (Debuut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debuut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Rami Abuhav (Debuut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Julian Maloku (Debuut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Joana Filipa (Debuut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

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BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018

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WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), Roy Nelson (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Mir (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC), Matt Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5).

 

Spanning multiple events and locations throughout 2018, the three-round tournament allows for matchups never before thought possible and will ultimately crown a new Bellator heavyweight champion. Eerder, Bellator President Scott Coker orchestrated the most recent successful heavyweight tournament in mixed martial arts with the STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Grand Prix that spanned from 2011-12.

 

Matchups, dates and locations for the single-elimination grand prix will be determined shortly, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances.

 

A five-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Rampage’s” legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, het genereren van een loyaal leger fans. De voormalige PRIDE- en UFC-kampioen is de trotse eigenaar van vele epische haspel-slams en knock-outs die hij tijdens zijn epische gevechten met mensen als Chuck Liddell heeft verzameld., Dan Henderson |, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, misschien wel het meest opvallend, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala na een acht jaar, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. "Big Country" versloeg ook memorabel de late Kimbo Slice en ging later het seizoen winnen 10 van The Ultimate Fighter. Met 19 zijn 22 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, the long-time fan-favorite looks to add a championship to his impressive resume.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (tweemaal), Rashad Evans, "Shogun" Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz bij Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Frank Mir trad Bellator eerder dit jaar na 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, verzamelde 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, met inbegrip van Brock Lesnar, “Bigfoot” Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Mir set tal van verslagen, terwijl de concurrentie met zijn voormalige promotie, benadrukt door de meeste gevechten (27), overwinningen (16), en inzendingen (8) in zwaargewicht geschiedenis. Met 14 zijn 18 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will now try his hand in Bellator’s heavyweight division.

 

“King Mo” will again fight at heavyweight and look to build off his success within the division following recent wins against Satoshi Ishii and Cheick Kongo. A winner in nine out of his last 11 gevechten, the 36-year-old will look to claim heavyweight gold in 2018 and add to his championship collection that already includes a STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title. The “Moneyweight” fighter owns additional wins over Linton Vassell, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

Een voormalige PRIDE kampioen, “The Last Emperor” is één van de meest gerespecteerde en gerespecteerde zwaargewicht vechters de sport heeft gezien. Stone-faced en stil, Emelianenko pochte een van de meest indrukwekkende ongeslagen strepen in de geschiedenis van de MMA, niet verliezen van een gevecht tussen 2001 en 2009. Een multi-keer wereldkampioen in MMA en Sambo, Fedor keerde onlangs terug naar de sport na een korte onderbreking, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Bellator: NYC.

 

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following three knockout wins since signing with Bellator in 2016, including a first-round KO of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator NYC this June. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

 

Bader will make his third appearance for Bellator and first since defending his light heavyweight championship at Bellator 186. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of The Ultimate Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting 15 over some of the 105-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, as well as two wins over Phil Davis. Currently riding a four-fight winning streak with victories in nine of his past ten bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to become a current two-division champion in Bellator MMA.

 

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Participants:

Bellator World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC)

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Mir (18-11)

Matt Mitrione (12-5)

Roy Nelson (23-14)

Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

 

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Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV, het worstelen, WWE

JAKE HAGER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WWE’S JACK SWAGGER, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Jake Hager, who was formerly known as “Jack Swagger” during his nearly nine-year run with WWE. The deal will see Hager make his MMA debut inside a Bellator cage.

 

Hager will compete at heavyweight and is expected to debut in 2018.

 

Een inwoner van Perry, Oklahoma., Hager would go on to be a collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, waar hij een All-American was en het schoolrecord vestigde voor de meeste pinnen in de gewichtsklasse van 285 pond in één seizoen met 30. Na het afstuderen en een gesprek met de legendarische pro-worstel-omroeper en mede-Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with WWE.

 

Terwijl in WWE, Hager zou tijdens zijn tijd bij de organisatie meerdere felbegeerde professionele titels claimen, inclusief het WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship en WWE United States Championship.

 

After ending his run with the WWE earlier this year, Hager turned his sights toward another avenue, fully focusing on his mixed martial arts skillset and testing himself against some of the best athletes in the world.

 

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s something that’s a part of me, so it makes sense. I’m very happy with the deal. I’ve felt a lot of love from Bellator,” said Hager. “I think there are certain types of guys who need to be punched in the face and taste blood. I’ve always been a fan of MMA, I’ve been wrestling since I was five-years-old. It’s awesome to be with Bellator. They’re really going to put 100 percent towards it!"

 

“I’m excited to see Jake Hager debut for Bellator in 2018,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “When I heard he was seriously interested in competing in MMA and when you look at what he did at the collegiate level, I was very interested in having him on our roster. I think Jake will expose new fans to Bellator from his previous run with WWE and he will be given every opportunity to prove that he’s the real deal inside the cage.”

 

Hager is the latest in a long line of high-profile signings Bellator has made recently and joins a heavyweight division that will crown a champion in 2018 through the recently announced eight-man Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix.

 

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Thomas LaManna interview and media workout videos

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PERSCONFERENTIE Donderdag AT MALCOM’S LOUNGE IN THE CLARDIGE HOTEL AT 6 PM
Thomas LaManna to take on Samuel Amoako for LBF Intercontinental Welterweight title Zaterdag at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Devin Haney appears in special attraction

Raymond Serrano battles Enver Halili in 10-round co-feature

Adam Lopez fights Jorge Diaz for WBC Fecarbox title

Plus undefeated Alvin Vermall, Frederick Julan & Yurik Mamedov
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Atlantic City, NJ (November 13, 2017)–Below is a video interview and media workout with Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna before his ten-round LBF Intercontinental Welterweight championship bout with Samuel Amoako that headlines a 10-bout card deze zaterdag night at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card is promoted by Rising Promotions, Greg Cohen Promoties, Devin Haney Promotions & Winner Take All Productions.
LaManna discusses his fight with Amoako and the growth of his promotional company that will be staging it’s 10th event in under two years.

In het main event, Thomas LaManna (24-2, 9 KO) neemt Samuel Amoako (23-16, 17 KO) in a ten round battle for the LBF Intercontinental title.

Devin Haney (18-0, 12 KO) appears in an eight-round special attraction in a junior welterweight bout.
Raymond Serrano (23-4, 10 KO) neemt Enver Halili (10-0, 3 KO) in a ten round welterweight clash.
Adam Lopez (16-1-2, 8 KO) veldslagen Jorge Diaz (18-5-1, 10 KO) for the WBC Fecarbox Super bantamweight title in a eight-round bout.
In an four-round junior middleweight bout fights Jeff Lentz (5-1, 1 KO) of Bellmar, NJ neemt Darryl Gause (2-0, 1 KO) van Vineland, New Jersey
In a six-round welterweight bout, Yurik Mamedov (7-0, 3 KO) van Brooklyn, NY gevechtenVincent Floyd (3-3-1, 2 Kos) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.
Alvin Vermall, Jr. (13-0-1, 11 KO) van Catskills, NY zal op zich te nemen Nicholas Lavin (5-6, 4 KO) of Shelton, Connecticut in a six-round cruiserweight bout.

Frederick Julan (6-0, 4 KO) van New York, NY zal vechten Willis Lockett (15-21-6, 5 KO) van Takoma Park, Maryland in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

Sidell Blocker (1-9-1) of Pleasantville, NJ will fight a rematch with Tomas Romain (4-1) van Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight bout.

Jonathan Arroyo van New York zal zijn pro debuut maken tegen Steve Moore (0-1) van Oranje, NJ in a welterweight bout.
Tickets voor de November 18th fight card at The Claridge are priced at $200, $125, $80 en $55 (Algemene toelating) en kunnen worden gekocht bij www.RisingBoxingPromotions.com