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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy strijdgemeenschap (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will make its third trip to Minnesota at the end of August with a welterweight headliner and the return of two revered Minnesotans.
The main event of LFA 20 will feature a welterweight war between rising star Chad “Blitz” Curry and former RFA title challenger Nick “The Phoenix” Barnes. LFA 20 – Curry vs. Barnes takes place Vrijdag, August 25th at the Mystic Lake Showroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. De gehele belangrijkste kaart zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
“I’m happy to bring the LFA back to Minnesota for a third time this year”, Opgegeven Soares. “We have a great history of bringing exciting fights to the area, and this card will continue that tradition. Both Curry and Barnes have shown to be aggressive, physical fighters, and I really want to see how this match up plays out. Mystic Lake has been a great partner and we look forward to bringing LFA 20 to the Mystic Lake Showroom on August 25th.”
Curry (9-1) has transformed himself from one of Minnesota’s most popular fighters to one of the sport’s most exciting and promising prospects. The man aptly known as “Blitz” has decimated his last two opponents since moving up to welterweight. In feite, all nine men that he has defeated, never saw the final round. Curry is able to do this by utilizing a unique blend of technical grappling and stout ground-and-pound. The 27-year-old Minnesotan now faces a huge test as he gets set to headline his first televised event at LFA 20.
Barnes (11-2) makes his LFA debut roughly twelve months after competing for the RFA welterweight world title. The Wyoming native, who now calls San Diego, Californië naar huis, has taken the time since that fight to strengthen his already formidable skill set. After coming up short in that title fight to a man who was then immediately signed to the UFC, the 26-year-old known as “The Phoenix” will look to live by the famous words of S.A. Sachs: “Hope rises like a Phoenix from the ashes of shattered dreams.” The Phoenix will look to rise again at LFA 20.
Het co-main event van LFA 20 will feature a highly-anticipated match-up
The main card of LFA 20 will also feature the return of women’s MMA pioneer Kelly “Blood Red” Kobold. After a six and a half year hiatus from the sport, she will take on knockout artist Christine “Knokkels” Stanley.
Kobold (18-3-1) is one of the most respected women in the sport. She has enjoyed an illustrious professional MMA career that dates back fifteen years. A true pioneer in women’s MMA, the warrior known as “Blood Red” has been there moving behind the scenes, cutting a bloody path through the ages until suddenly, just like that, she up and disappeared in 2011. Now she is back at 125-pounds, ready to stake a claim at the top of the division.
Stanley (5-3) will be the woman waiting to welcome Kobold back to the sport she helped pioneer. The San Diego native has built a career around an explosive striking base that has earned her a reputation as one of the most feared knockout artists in the division. The RFA vet holds one of the fastest knockouts in combat sports. That knockout came in 5-seconds with a highlight reel Flying Spinning Hook Kick back in 2014. “Knokkels” has earned four of her five wins by way of KO or TKO and now looks to pick up the biggest win of her career at LFA 20.
Hoofd Card (Uitgezonden op AXS TV op 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltergewicht Bout (170 pond)
– Tsjaad Curry (9-1) vs. Nick Barnes (11-2)
Co-Main Event | Vedergewicht Bout (145 pond)
– Bobby Moffett (9-2) vs. Nate Jennerman (9-2)
Lichtgewicht Bout (155 pond)
– Travis Perzynski (21-9) vs. Carl Wittstock (9-1)
Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames (125 pond)
– Kelly Kobold (18-3-1) vs. Christine Stanley (5-3)
Lichtgewicht Bout (155 pond)
– Bobby Lee (6-1) vs. Ashkan Morvari (13-6)
Lichtgewicht Bout (155 pond)
– Jeff Peterson (7-4) vs. Brandon Jenkins (10-4)
Bantamgewicht Bout (135 pond)
Mitch White (3-1) vs. Jesse Wannemacher (3-1)
In September 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) vanaf januari 2017. RFA and Legacy FC have launched the careers of over 100 atleten die het toppunt van MMA hebben bereikt door deel te nemen aan de UFC.
LFA 20 will be the third LFA event to take place in the state of Minnesota. RFA and Legacy FC hosted a combined nine events in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” before the merger. Six of those events took place under the RFA banner inside the Mystic Lake Showroom. De volledige hoofdkaart van LFA 20 zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
Kunt u terecht op LFAfighting.com voor bout updates en informatie. LFA is op Facebook op Legacy strijdgemeenschap. LFA staat ook op Instagram op @LFAvechten en Twitter op @LFAvechten.
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Former World Champion Battles Mexico’s Saul Corral in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, Juli 30 from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, Californië
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VENTURA, ZOALS. (Juli 25, 2017) – Voormalig wereldkampioen Victor Ortiz held a media workout in Ventura, Calif. Woensdag as he prepares to return to the ring and battle Mexico’sSaul Corral in het main event van Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX SportsZondag, Juli 30 live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, Californië.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 7 p.m. EN/4 p.m. PT and will feature super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach taking on once-beaten Nathaniel Gallimore in a 10-round showdown and 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas in his second pro fight.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports, zijn geprijsd op $80, $45 en $30 and are available for purchase online at AXS.com.
Here is what Ortiz had to say Woensdag from the Knuckleheadz Boxing Gym:
Victor Ortiz
“The hunger is definitely still there inside of me. When I became world champion, it was a short-lived experience. I had reached a high pinnacle and lost it in a fashion that I was never satisfied with. I’m blessed to be healthy enough to come back.
“Having my son be born (Victor Royal Ortiz) is probably part of the reason that this hunger grew inside of me and motivated me to get back in the ring. I have goals and accomplishments that I want to reach.
“I know that Saul Corral will be ready for me. This is a camp where I made sure to listen to everything my coach said. I went to work 110 percent every day. I didn’t take any shortcuts and I’m feeling great.
“I still feel like I can be one of the best in the 147-pound division. It’s there for the taking. There are some gifted fighters in there and I respect them, but I believe that I have what it takes to be right up there. I’m a complete fighter.
“I’ve been written off before. People have said I should retire since my first loss. I came back from that loss and became a champion. I don’t care what people have to say about me. I could go act full-time if I wanted, but I truly love this sport.
“When I took a step back, I realized that boxing has always been my true passion. I can’t walk away from something that I’m so gifted at and that I enjoy doing so much.
“I never get too worried about who is going to be in front of me on fight night. I just need there to be a ring. I’m excited to get back in there and get in the swing of things. I’m ready to fully pursue my goal of getting another world title.”
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LOS ANGELES (Juli 25, 2017) – Vier-afdeling wereldkampioen Nonito Donaire will join forces with Bel Star Sports as the international boxing star attempts to add another world championship to an already illustrious list of career accomplishments.
“Exploring what was out there in the new landscape of boxing was unnerving and exciting at the same time,” said Nonito Donaire, “I have known Richard for many years and have always respected what he has been able to do for the fighters he promotes. At this point in my career I want the biggest fights possible and Richard’s track record to deliver them speaks for itself. The thought of the mega-fights against the likes of Mares, Santa Cruz, Selby or Frampton gets my blood boiling. The next chapter of my career is starting now and I am excited to say that it is with Ringstar! I am grateful to my fans and team for their continued support!”
“Nonito is one of the modern day legends of our sport,” zegt Richard Schaefer, Voorzitter en CEO van Ringstar Sports. “One of these rare fighters that always delivers and always knows how to entertain! I am convinced that he will again become one of the pound for pound best fighters in the world. Geen twijfel daarover! I want to thank his wife and manager, Rachel Donaire as well for the trust she places in me. We can’t wait to get going!”
Born in the Philippines and living in California, Donaire burst onto the scene in 2007 after a stellar amateur career when he stopped previously unbeaten Vic Darchinyan in the fifth round to capture a flyweight world title. Donaire would defend the title with three more knockouts before he moved up to bantamweight and defeated unified champion Fernando Montiel in 2011 to becoming a two-division world champion.
Donaire’s next challenge came at super bantamweight as he made it 27 consecutive victories by knocking down and defeating Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. in 2012 to become a champion at 122-pounds. A banner year for Donaire continued with a title-unifying victory over Jeffrey Mathebula and knockouts over Jorge Arce and Toshiaki Nishioka. After the impressive run Donaire was recognized as the 2012 Fighter of the Year by the BWAA, ESPN and Ring Magazine.
A loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux ended a 30-fight win streak for Donaire, but he continued to add to his resume as he won a world title in a fourth weight class by winning a featherweight championship via technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka in 2014.
Another world title was added to Donaire’s ever-growing trophy case in 2015 when he defeated Cesar Juarez to capture a world title at super bantamweight. He defended the title successfully in the Philippines before losing a close decision to unbeaten Jessie Magdaleno last November.
Donaire, who is currently training in Japan, will be returning to the ring in September. Further details will be communicated as they become available
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LICHTGEWICHT MATCHUP PITTING ONVERDROVEN ADAM PICCOLOTTI TEGEN GOITI YAMAUCHI OOK TOEGEVOEGD AAN HOOFDKAART
LOS ANGELES - Een spannende weltergewichtwedstrijd tussen Britse slugger Paul Daley (39-15-2) en Californië Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC), evenals een overtuigende lichtgewicht putjes Adam Piccolot (9-0) tegen Yamauchi up (21-3) zijn toegevoegd aan Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull op zaterdag, September 23 bij SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.
Die avond, SAP Center in San Jose zal ook gastheer zijn Bellator kickboksen 7, met een weltergewicht wereldtitel main event met de huidige kampioen Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) ingesteld om zijn titel tegen te verdedigen Raymond Daniels (11-3).
Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Bellator kickboksen 7: Ghajji versus. Daniels wordt onmiddellijk daarna uitgezonden op SPIKE Bellator 184: Dantas versus. Caldwell op oktober 6. Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop op Ticketmaster.com.
Een veteraan van 56 professionele gevechten, Paul "Semtex" Daley zal proberen om zijn explosieve en gevaarlijke kracht nogmaals te demonstreren tegen Lorenz Larkin. Met negen van zijn laatste 10 overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out, waaronder een nadrukkelijke vliegende knie-KO tegen Brennan Ward bij Bellator 170 in januari, Daley zal proberen zichzelf te herstellen als een van de beste kanshebbers in de gestapelde weltergewichtdivisie van Bellator met een overwinning in september 23.
Larkin betreedt het gevecht tegen Daley met een al even indrukwekkend arsenaal aan stakingen en kracht. Met 11 van 18 overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out, de rivieroever, Calif. native komt in het evenement na een niet te missen titelgevecht tegen Douglas Lima bij Bellator NYC in juni, een gevecht dat het promotiedebuut van 'The Monsoon' markeerde. Met selectiekader wint Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal en Neil Magny staan op zijn naam, Larkin zal proberen Paul Daley toe te voegen aan zijn lange lijst van nederlagen op weg om zijn status als beste kanshebber van de divisie te bevestigen..
Vechten uit Half Moon Bay, Calif., Piccolotti gaat voor het eerst de kooi binnen 2017 na zijn unanieme beslissing over de overwinning Brandon Girtz afgelopen november om Bellator 165. De 28-jarige lichtgewicht begon zijn professionele carrière in de regionale MMA-scene waar hij vier opeenvolgende overwinningen behaalde, inclusief een drietal afwerkingen voordat ze de krachten bundelden met de promotie in eigendom van Viacom. "AP" heeft zijn succes voortgezet met Bellator MMA, het behalen van vijf opeenvolgende overwinningen op concurrenten in de gestapelde lichtgewichtdivisie, inclusief drie inzendingsafwerkingen.
Overwinning tegen Valeriu Mircea op Bellator 168, de 24-jarige Yamauchi, die traint vanuit Anjo, Japan, zal zijn run voortzetten in de lichtgewicht divisie nadat hij de sprong naar 155 pond heeft gemaakt 2016. In zijn carrière, de Yamauchi heeft een ongelooflijke 17 onderwerpingsoverwinningen onder zijn 21 carrière overwinningen en overwinningen tegen Ryan Couture, Isao Kobayashi en Mike Richman.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull Strijd kaart
Lichtgewicht hoofdevenement: Benson Henderson (24-7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (17-8)
Zwaargewicht Co-Main Event: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Javy Ayala (10-5)
Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (39-15-2) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC)
Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Yamauchi up (21-3)
Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Aaron Pico (0-1) vs. TBA
Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 7: Ghajji versus. Daniels Strijd kaart
Weltergewicht Kickboxing World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) vs. Raymond Daniels (11-3)
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“I feel like my back is against the wall. Everybody is counting me out once again.” – Adrien Broner
Showtime Sport® Video Feature: http://s.sho.com/2tKCUR0
Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME
Four-division world champion Adrien Broner has taken a unique approach as he prepares to face undefeated three-division titlist Mikey Garcia this Zaterdag, Juli 29 live op Showtime (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). One of only 16 four-division champions in boxing history, the outspoken Broner is practicing yoga in his Colorado Springs-based camp as he attempts to minimize the distractions and focus on perhaps the biggest fight of his career.
“I feel like my back is against the wall,” Broner says in this SHOWTIME Sports video feature. “Everybody is counting me out once again.
“Don’t get me wrong, hij kan vechten, he can box. Maar, aan het einde van de dag, I just don’t see him beating me.”
Broner faces Garcia in a matchup of two of boxing’s biggest stars in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT as unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlo returns to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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ABOUT BRONER vs. GARCIA
Adrien Broner vs. Mikey Garcia is a 12-round super lightweight showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Zaterdag, Juli 29 live op Showtime. Broner vs. Garcia is presented by Premier Boxing Champions at Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®. PBC is sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports,www.
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Televisie dekking begint bij 7 p.m. EN/4 p.m. PT & is Headlined By Former World Champion Victor Ortiz Returning to
Battle Mexico’s Saul Corral
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (Juli 25, 2017) – Rising super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach (17-1, 9 KO) will now face once-beaten Nathaniel Gallimore (18-1-1, 15 KO) in a 10-round showdown featured on Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX Sports Zondag, Juli 30live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, Californië.
DeLoach was original schedule to face former title challenger Fernando Guerrero, but Guerrero was forced to withdraw due to illness.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 7 p.m. EN/4 p.m. PT met 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas in his second pro fight and is headlined by former world champion Victor Ortiz meeting Mexico’s Saul Corral.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports, zijn geprijsd op $80, $45 en $30 and are on sale Friday, Juni 30 for purchase online at AXS.com.
The 23-year-old DeLoach is one of the fastest rising contenders in the 154-pound division as he enters this bout the winner of his last seven contests, including three wins over previously unbeaten fighters Domonique Dolton, Junior Castillo and Dillon Cook. His most recent outing saw him deliver a second-round knockout of then once-beaten Christopher Pearson. The fighter from Augusta, Georgia turned pro in 2013 en won zijn eerste 10 fights before suffering a defeat in early 2015.
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica en uitvechten van Evanston, Illinois, Gallimore won his last five bouts, helemaal knock-out. The 29-year-old has fought professionally since 2014 and was unbeaten in his first 14 outings before losing a narrow split-decision last June. Gallimore will make his third start of 2016, looking to build off of his impressive performance his last time out that saw him stop then unbeaten Jeison Rosario in the sixth round.
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Fans kunnen de gevechten live streamen op FOX Sports GO, beschikbaar in het Engels of Spaans via de feeds van FS1 of FOX Deportes. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op de desktop op FOXSportsGO.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku. Bovendien, alle programma's zijn ook beschikbaar op FOX Sports op het SiriusXM-kanaal 83 op satellietradio's en op de SiriusXM-app.
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com
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Live Coverage of Broner vs. Garcia Undercard Plus Carl Frampton Homecoming Bout Available On Digital Platforms Preceding SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
NEW YORK (Juli 25, 2017) – SHOWTIME Sports will offer three separate boxing presentations on Zaterdag, Juli 29, delivering two digital live streams preceding the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING televised doubleheader. The digital-only offerings will be available on Facebook Levende en YouTube prior to the live SHOWTIME® uitzending op 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT, as the network continues its unrivaled commitment to boxing.
The full day of high-stakes boxing will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. EN/2:30 p.m. PT with streaming coverage from Belfast, Ireland as 2016 Fighter van het Jaar Carl Frampton makes his long-awaited homecoming. The former two-division titlist Frampton (23-1, 14 KO) zal worden geconfronteerd eenmaal geslagen Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 KO) in a 12-round featherweight bout, his first since splitting a par of slugfests with three-division world titlist Leo Santa Cruz. Coverage of Frampton vs. Gutierrez will be provided by Channel 5, a television station in Northern Ireland.
SHOWTIME Sports will then deliver live coverage from Barclays Center in Brooklyn beginning at 7:15 p.m. EN/4:15 p.m. PT with “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims”. The two-fight live stream will feature former world title challenger Gerald Washington (18-1-1, 12 KO) against Brooklyn native Jarrell Miller (18-0-1, 16 KO), plus the U.S. debut of female boxing star and Irish Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor (5-0, 3 KO). Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins will call the live streaming fights from Brooklyn alongside former world champion Daniel Jacobs.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims and Frampton vs. Gutierrez will be available to U.S. audiences only.
De Juli 29 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is headlined by a blockbuster matchup between two of boxing’s biggest stars as three-division world champion Mikey Garcia moves up to 140 pounds to face four-division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT as unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlo returns to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims is an extension of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME, which is the first premium television series to offer live undercard coverage. Both offerings provide bonus bouts to viewers at home, delivering an experience that was previously available only to fans in arena. Via SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims, viewers are afforded the unique opportunity to interact with the boxing community during the event in real time.
SHOWTIME Sports also will live stream the Broner vs. Garcia final press conference op donderdag and the official weigh-in op vrijdag across digital platforms, including Facebook Live and YouTube.