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FNU Combat Sports Show: Miesha’s FU to Dana White, GSP and the Giant Fighters Union, Conor Being Conor and Ward vs. Kovalev recap
This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show we discuss a fantastic month of November as far as fighting goes. We only had two shows last month, so we kick off this week in catch up mode. We discuss Ward vs. Kovalev at length, go off on a few tangents and then get to Tony’s review of “Bleed For This.” We then go back to MMA for Rich’s commentary on Miesha Tate telling Dana White, “FU, you’re not my boss..” after his request that she go to the hospital after her fight with Raquel Pennington. Tate retired earlier in the evening after a stellar career. Rich also gets going about the fighter union front and some new developments with Georges St. Pierre, Ex-Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, Cain Velasquez, T.J. Dillashaw and other UFC notables breaking new ground in the niche with the founding of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association. We also manage to preview the upcoming weekend’s boxing schedule before the end of the broadcast tonight.
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“Skill vs. Θα” Roy Jones, Jr. to take on Bobby Gunn on February 17th
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Ο Carl Frampton, Λέων Σάντα Κρουζ, Dejan Zlaticanin & Mikey Garcia Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Φωτογραφίες
Περισσότερο! Quotes & Photos from the Frampton vs. Σάντα Κρουζ
Belfast Press Conference
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Featherweight World Championship Rematch Headlines
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Doubleheader
Σάββατο, Ιανουάριος 28 από το MGM Grand Garden Arena
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Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από την Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Δεκέμβριος 1, 2016) – Featherweight world champion Ο Carl Frampton και πρώην τρεις διαίρεση παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Λέων Σάντα Κρουζ went face-to-face in Los Angeles Πέμπτη along with lightweight world champion Dejan Zlaticanin and undefeated former two-division world champion Mikey Garcia in advance of their respective showdowns Σάββατο, Ιανουάριος 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and live on SHOWTIME.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader begins at 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. PT with Zlaticanin vs. Γκαρσία. For Frampton and Santa Cruz, Της Πέμπτης event was the second press conference promoting their highly anticipated rematch as the featherweights spoke to media in Belfast, Βόρεια Ιρλανδία την Τρίτη at the Europa Hotel.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with Cyclone Promotions and TGB Promotions, Οι τιμές στο $504, $404, $304, $204, $104 και $54, και είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Τα εισιτήρια είναι διαθέσιμα στο www.AXS.com.
After the Belfast press conference, the fighters and their teams flew to the U.S. to meet with the media at an open to the public event at the outdoor plaza at the Los Angeles Central Public Library.
Here is what the participants had to say at the two events:
Ο Carl Frampton
From Los Angeles:
“This rematch with Leo Santa Cruz is going to be an amazing one. The first one was considered a ‘Fight of the Year’ and I don’t think this can be any different. We’re going to kick-off 2017 με ένα κτύπημα.
“Leo is an amazing fighter and I want to thank him for giving me the chance to fight for his title in July. I was more than happy to give him the rematch straight away. These are the types of fights I want to be involved in.
“I thought I won the first fight. I don’t think it was controversial at all. I think I won the fight by three or four rounds. They were definitely close, competitive rounds, but I think I was doing more to win rounds and get the nod. This one is going to be more of the same.
“Las Vegas is obviously a bit closer to home for Leo and I’m sure he’ll bring a lot of fans. But I’m bringing at least 4,000 from the UK. Right now I’m the most well-supported fighter in the UK. It’s a great privilege for me.
“When I fight people, I feel like I improve the second time. I have a good boxing brain and I can adapt to different situations. The only person I’ve fought twice as a pro was Kiko Martinez and the second time I fought him I won comfortably. Because I learned from the first fight. I know everything about Leo. He fights the same way every single time.
“I think our styles just gel really well together. You can expect a great night with a really huge undercard from start to finish.
“I know his training may not have been as focused last time as it could have been because of his father. I expect a better Leo Santa Cruz. But in terms of how he fights, I think he’ll fight the same way. It’s a good way to fight and it’s gotten him far. He usually wears people down, but I have serious punching power and that again could be the difference.
“If you want people to remember you in 20 ή 30 years’ time, you need to fight guys like Leo Santa Cruz. We’ve already been working very hard in the gym and we’re going to do whatever it takes to make sure I remain the champion and bring the title back home to Ireland.”
Από Μπέλφαστ:
“It’s always good to be here in Belfast and see the people. It’s good for them to see great fighters like Leo Santa Cruz in their hometown.
“This is going to be a dream come true. It won’t all sink in until I’m out there and ready to perform. Las Vegas is the mecca of boxing. It’s where all the big names go. I’m expecting a big support base from all over the UK and Ireland on Ιανουάριος 28.
“I feel like no matter who I fight, I always get better the second time. I have a good boxing brain and I can adapt to my opponent’s style and use it to my advantage. If you’ve seen me in sparring, if I have a dodgy performance, you know I will get better the second time.
“I know how Leo fights, and he knows how I fight. But I can adapt and make changes. I can be a bit more clever than I was last time. I got dragged into the fight more than I wanted to.
“Headlining in New York against a great fighter like Leo Santa Cruz was a dream come true. Now I have the opportunity to go to Las Vegas, where Leo has fought a few times. It’ll be his first time in the main event there as well and I’m just excited to get out there and feel the buzz of fight week.
“I think this fight could be even better. I gave him his first loss and I’m sure he’s going to come looking for his revenge. But I’m training very hard. I’m in good shape for this point in camp.
“There’s no doubt that Leo went through a difficult time with his father’s illness. I also know that Leo trained very hard anyway. He threw about a thousand punches last fight and was throwing all the way to the end. You can’t throw much more than that so I don’t think he’s going to improve his work rate.
“I believe he’ll come up with a different game plan but I genuinely believe that I’ll be able to deal with anything he brings to the ring. Δεν πρόκειται να είναι ένας εύκολος αγώνας, but I’ll do whatever it takes to win and I believe I will.
“Leo Santa Cruz is a tough fighter with a solid chin. But I believe that if I hit any featherweight, or super featherweight, with a clean shot, that I can knock them out. If I’m a little bit cleaner, then I could knock him out. But I’ll be prepared to go a hard 12 γύρους.
“I believe if I use my brain a little bit more in this one, and don’t get dragged into his fight, that I can win it more convincingly. But there will be times in this fight where I’ll just have to bite down and fight for my life.
“I’m prepared for anything. I’m ready to keep this title in Belfast and then I’m going to return here for a show in Belfast in the summer.”
LEO Σάντα Κρουζ
From Los Angeles:
“Carl Frampton is a great fighter. He has the respect of the fans because he has proven that he’s a great champion. I know it’s going to be another very close and exciting fight.
“We both train really hard for our families and for the fans. We want to give you all a great show. I know that this rematch is going to be very tough.
“I learned from the first fight that every little mistake really matters. One or two could really cost you. I trained hard but without my dad he wasn’t pressuring me like I’m used to. Those things come back to haunt you. It hurt, but it taught me that I have to leave it all in the ring and work every day for what I want.
“We’re going to be mentally and physically ready. I’m getting more motivation from having him there. We’ll be making some little changes and we’re going to do a lot better.
“I’m motivated to get my belt back. I was a champion and now I’m a former champion. That makes me unhappy. We’re going to train hard and do our best to become a champion again.
“We’re going to go to the gym and train hard to make this fight even better than the first one.”
Από Μπέλφαστ:
“This is a very nice city and when I knew there would be a rematch, I wanted to come to Belfast. This is the first time I’ve been to Europe.
“It was a very hard fight and right after it was over, the first thing that came to my head was a rematch.
“Las Vegas is a lot closer to my hometown and I feel very comfortable fighting there. Carl Frampton has a lot of fans though, and they’re going to fly over to Vegas. I think it will be a pretty even crowd and I don’t see it as an advantage for anyone.
“It was a pretty close fight the first time. When you’re in the ring you’re only worried about fighting. It could have gone either way. I thought being the champion, that it should have gone my way. But I won’t take anything away from Frampton. We’re looking to the future and beating him in the rematch.
“The fans here have made me feel very welcome since the first fight. I feel comfortable here. I’m excited to be here in Belfast with these great fans.
“I was disappointed but it was a very close fight the first time. He had the bigger crowd and the Irish people would scream for everything he did. It was a really good close fight though. I really think it could have gone either way.
“Carl Frampton is a great fighter and I knew it would be a tough fight. I didn’t get to train for that fight like I was supposed to. My father was going through cancer treatment so I wasn’t 100 percent in the training. I was thinking about my dad’s health and he was only really there for the last three weeks of camp. We’re going to have a great game plan and it’s going to be another tough fight, but we’re looking to get the victory.
“If you watched the first fight you know that it was a great fight. The second one is going to be even better. I took my first defeat. Είναι ένας μεγάλος μαχητής, but I want to win this rematch. If I win the rematch, I’m fine bringing the third fight of the trilogy to Belfast.”
ΑΔΕΙΑ ZLATICANIN
“Everyone thinks that Garcia is a pound-for-pound star but I want to tell everyone that I’m going to win this fight.
“Everything in preparations has been going great. I’ll be 100% ready on Ιανουάριος 28. This is the fight of my life. I have to be ready and we’re right on track.
“I always respected fighters like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. or a fighter like Mike Tyson because whoever they were supposed to fight they fought. I’m the same way, an old school fighter who’s willing to fight anybody.
“I came up the hard way, and sometimes I thought I might never get this opportunity. I’ve been in some really tough fights where people gave me no chance to win, but now I’m a world champion.
“To be the first world champion from Montenegro is historic. I think it’s made me a national hero in the country and I’m honored. The people in my country love me and I love them back.
“When I beat Mikey Garcia that will make me an even bigger star. I think Mikey is a good puncher, and he has good timing, but I can hit him easily and I’m planning to knock him out.”
“Mikey will have a big opponent in front of him. He needs to run around the ring because I’m going to come for him. You will see me defend my title and you will enjoy it.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“I’m thankful to everyone who came out. I was down for over two years, but it seems like no one has forgotten about me. We’re looking for big things. I want to pick up right where I left off.
“I’m really happy to have been given this opportunity to claim a world title in a third division. This is going to be an amazing fight. He’s a hungry world champion. He’s very dangerous. These are the kind of fights that I want. This is what I need to prove myself.
“This is only the beginning. This is going to be a huge year for me. I want to win multiple titles and maybe conquer multiple divisions this year.
“I haven’t fought in Vegas since 2012 but I expect the fans to be out there supporting. This is a big stage and a night of great fights. This is a great opportunity to become a world champion in another weight class.
“I’ve known Leo Santa Cruz since the amateur days. We get to share the stage again on Ιούλιος 30 and I’m looking forward to another good shot. I can’t ask for anything more.
“My brother and my dad watch more film than I do. I only like to watch a couple rounds of my opponent. So I’ve seen what Dejan has. During the fight I’ll listen to my corner and make adjustments. Είναι ένας νεαρός, undefeated champion for a reason. I want him to be at his best because that will bring out my A-game.
“My body feels really good right now. I think this is going to be a great division for me. I don’t think the weight will affect me in any way.
“This is going to be a great show. I’m going to give everything that the fans want to see. I’m sure my opponent will do the same. I want to take on the biggest challenges and I’m ready to make those fights happen. I want to give the fans the fights they want. The best of my career is yet to come.”
Barry McGuigan, Διευθυντής Frampton του, Ο πρώην Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής & Hall of Famer
From Los Angeles:
“It’s great to be here in Los Angeles for such a great occasion. Dejan, Mikey, Leo and Carl are all incredible fighters and it really is going to be a magnificent show.
“These are two amazing fighters. If they fought every day of the week, and twice την Κυριακή, every single fight would be close. I just think that Carl has the edge in innate boxing intelligence. He is more versatile and a naturally bigger guy than Leo. We have to get him into the best shape of his life.
“Carl is going to have to turn it up on fight night and we know that Leo will turn it up as well. He’ll put the pressure on him. I believe it will be at least as good of a fight as last time.
“We’re going to have a fabulous night on Ιανουάριος 28 and I have to say it again, we will be winning.”
Από Μπέλφαστ:
“You boxing fans here in Belfast are the best supporters in the world, we have no doubt about it, and we’re going to go to Las Vegas to make sure we win again and win more convincingly.”
Richard Schaefer, Πρόεδρος & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της Ringstar Αθλητισμός
From Los Angeles:
“When you mix these two together, you know it has to be another ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate. These two guys could fight 10 times and every time it would be a ‘Fight of the Year’, and probably a very close decision. These are our modern day gladiators.
“These are exciting matchups where you really don’t know who’s going to win. This is what the fans like to see. These are closely matched fights, for the fans. That is exactly what you will see on Ιανουάριος 28.
“Dejan vs. Mikey is the most significant matchup in the lightweight division. There is no question about it. It’s an extremely dangerous fight. It’s playing with fire for Mikey. I can pretty much assure you that this fight will end in a knockout. This is easily a main event on its own.
“I believe that Mikey Garcia is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But to get there and to stay there, you have to face fighters like Dejan. This just shows what Mikey is made of.
Από Μπέλφαστ:
“I was fortunate to promote many of Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather’s fights, but whenever I am here, I can feel the passion that you fans here bring to the sport. You elevate these fighters to do better. At Barclays Center we saw you there cheering on your guy.
“Tickets are available as low as fifty dollars. I don’t think that’s a bad idea in January, to go from cold Ireland to warm Las Vegas. There are many reasons to go out there, but this fight is the biggest reason to go.
“It’s a rematch of the ‘Fight of the Year’ and I’m very proud to be able to promote this fight together along with Barry McGuigan. I thank all of the fans here again for the passion you bring to the sport of boxing.”
Shane McGuigan, Εκπαιδευτής Frampton του
From Los Angeles:
“These are two really good fighters. As Richard said, this would be a great fight 10 times out of 10. Leo had a lot of distractions in training camp with his father’s health and I think he will be a better fight the second time.
“That was Carl Frampton’s first time fighting at 126-pounds, so he had a lot of new experiences leading up to the last fight. They both learned in the first fight and I think they will both be able to give a little bit more the second time. The fans will be the ones to enjoy the action.
“Training camp has been going great.
Από Μπέλφαστ:
“I don’t know who was lucky enough to see the first fight between these two, but it was really a great one. Carl got dragged into Leo’s fight at times, but with that came excitement.
“I think this fight we’re going to win a lot more convincingly, cement the win and then move on. I’m extremely excited about it.
“To see how far Carl has come is phenomenal. I hope people will buy a ticket and come out to support. He needs that support and I hope to see you all out there.”
ALEX VAYSFELD, Zlaticanin’s Manager
“It was a very hard uphill road for Dejan to get where he was going. He had to fight a lot of different places and fight people that he wasn’t supposed to beat, in other people’s minds. But he won.
“Dejan knows how to be an underdog and he knows how to calm a favorite. I guarantee you that Dejan knows every aspect of Garcia’s game. When he steps into that ring, you will all see something amazing.
“Mikey is going to bring his best, Dejan is going to bring his best and of the fans are going to be in for an amazing fight.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Προπονητής
“I consider Leo Santa Cruz a great fighter and a friend. Carl Frampton is another great fighter and it’s fantastic to be part of a card with such a big main event.
“This was a very easy fight to make. Mikey said yes right away. He wanted to fight for a title and he got it. Mikey isn’t going to hold back. He wants to keep moving up and challenging big names. He wants to be remembered as one of the best fighters in the world. Mikey wants to give the fans the best fights out there.
“I don’t have any second thoughts about this fight because I believe in Mikey. We’re preparing to become the lightweight champion of the world.
“Mikey is training hard. He’s going to be ready on Ιανουάριος 28 and prepared to give everybody a great fight.”
STEPHEN Εσπινόζα, Executive VP & Γενικός Διευθυντής, Αθλητισμός SHOWTIME
“SHOWTIME has without question delivered the strongest lineup of any network in boxing. We are looking for the best fighters fighting the best. Top tier fighters against top tier fighters. This is what we have here today.
“Our main event has Carl Frampton, who for my money is the 2016 ‘Fighter of the Year.’ He defeated two undefeated world champions to unify 122-pounds and pick up a title at 126-pounds. There is no fighter who has done what he has in 2016.
“Leo Santa Cruz is a three-division world champion. He’s always entertaining. His Abner Mares was the ‘Fight of the Year’ in 2015 and his fight this year with Carl was my ‘2016 Fight of the Year.’ I think his fight on Ιανουάριος 28 will be another one.
“The co-main event is really worthy of being a main event of its own. For those of you who don’t know Dejan Zlaticanin, he’s a fighter that nobody wants to fight. He’s one of the most avoided fighters in the lightweight division. He’s a power puncher who’s very aggressive. No one except Mikey Garcia. He’s looking for a world title in a third division and he’s no doubt a top 10 λίβρα-για-λιβρών μαχητής στον κόσμο. These guys were so anxious to fight that we put it on the card on Ιανουάριος 28 and the fans get a real treat.
“We have four top tier fighters. This is the best in the sport, coming together on one card. As Richard suggested, the combined record of these fighters is 112 νίκες και 1 απώλεια. These are four of the most skilled fighters in the sport. It’s a special night. You shouldn’t miss it.”
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UNDEFEATED 154-POUND CONTENDER JULIAN WILLIAMS TALKS GROWING UP IN PHILADELPHIA AS HE PREPARES TO CHALLENGE JERMALL CHARLO NEXT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®
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Two of the best fighters in the 154-pound division will face off next Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 10 when Julian “J-Rock” Williams challenges fellow-undefeated IBF Junior Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo at 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. PT σε SHOWTIME. Check out this video from SHOWTIME Sports® to hear J-Rock discuss his youth growing up in West Philadelphia as he approaches the toughest challenge of his career.
In the main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® τηλεοπτική εκπομπή, live from Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar will defend his belt against former three-division world champ Abner Mares.
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Oscar Cantu vs. Aston Palicte Twin-title fight headlines Dec. 17ου “Knockout Night at the D” κάρτα
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Q&A WITH AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT ERIC MOLINA AS HE PREPARES TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED IBF CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA, Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 10 ON SHOWTIME®
Molina Aims To Become First Mexican-American Heavyweight Champion
SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL Live on SHOWTIME
Στο 5:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 2:30 μ.μ. PT From Manchester England
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Δεκέμβριος. 1, 2016) – If strength of schedule had anything to do with a boxer’s ranking, Eric Molina (25-3, 19 KOs), της Weslaco, Τέξας, might be rated amongst the top boxers in his division.
Consider: In June of last year, Molina went to Birmingham, Ala., to challenge undefeated WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Γουάιλντερ (37-0, 36 KOs). Molina, a prohibitive underdog, lost but had his moments, including staggering Wilder with a wicked shot in the third round.
Τον περασμένο Απρίλιο, Molina traveled to Poland and knocked out one of that country’s all-time great champions, Tomasz Adamek, στην 10ου γύρος.
Και τώρα, επί Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 10, ζουν σε SHOWTIME, Molina will travel to Manchester, Αγγλία, to challenge unbeaten IBF Heavyweight World Champion and hugely popular local favorite Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17 KOs). Και πάλι, he will enter the ring as a significant underdog.
“A lot of heavyweights haven’t walked the streets that I’ve walked through,’’ Molina said. “This is an evil sport. You lose, they write you off. It’s hard to bounce back like I have. Nothing has been given to me. I’ve earned it. I’ve done it the hard way. I enjoy the world underestimating me, but they don’t understand the struggles I’ve been through.
“This is my second world title shot, my third major fight σε 18 μήνες, and I’ll be the first Mexican-American heavyweight champ in history if I win. I’m coming into this fight like this is it for me. This is my last shot. I’m ready to fight with everything I have.
“I love these big, big fights. They don’t scare me. There is no fear in me.”
Here are Molina’s responses to a recent Q&Ένας:
On his upcoming assignment against Joshua
“I feel great about this fight. These are the kinds of fights I want and want to be in. Before I fought Wilder I had 35 days to train; for this I’ve had about five weeks. We feel this gives us plenty of time to fix what we have to fix in training.
“This is a mission I set out for – to become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion of the world. This is my mission. I’m looking forward to fighting Joshua and embracing the opportunity. I work very hard and put everything into it every day. I want to be the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion.
“The magnitude of this fight is everything. I put everything in. But I know I have to stay focused and relaxed.”
What do you think of Joshua?
”Obviously, he does a lot things well, but there are a lot of areas to his game we haven’t seen yet, and I’m going to test him in those areas. He really hasn’t had to take too many punches in his fights. I’m going to have to put him in spots where he’s uncomfortable. There has to be a game plan and there will be for Joshua.”
Who are the top heavyweights in the world?
“Joshua has got a great attitude. I’d say he’s the No. 1 βαρέων βαρών, ahead of Wilder and Tyson Fury.”
On how this fight came about
“Once I got wind that the Klitschko fight might not be happening, Άρχισα να σκέφτομαι, ‘well, if not Wlad, then who?’ I looked at the rankings and didn’t see a lot of possibilities so I knew I had a chance. Τότε, I got a call from Eddie Hearn with an offer and I signed a few days later. I feel truly blessed. I feel like this is my time.”
How would you describe how your career is going?
“I no longer second guess what I can do. Fighting on the road so much; fighters need that kind of experience to compete against a fighter like Joshua. You have to stay in the moment and keep focused at what you are there to do and not allow the atmosphere in the arena get to you.
“I’ve fought some of the biggest fights on the road, so I’m accustomed to it and definitely think that is my edge over (Dominic Breazeale and Charles Martin).
“Some fighters have to go down to become champion. It’s not that easy to become champion. My road sure hasn’t been that easy. I got beat by Wilder, but then I knocked out Adamek and now I’m fighting Joshua.
“I’ve been in the underdog situation. I’ve been in these fights, and that doesn’t affect me. Είμαι έτοιμος για αυτό. "
Where are you training?
“I’m training in Weslaco with my team at my own private gym. We’ve brought in some sparring partners. I took a year off from teaching so I was in the gym anyway, but now I’m training for a world title again. We’ve been working hard, putting in extra time on strength and conditioning. The plan is to take our time, try to put everything together and not rush anything. So far we’re right on the mark.’’
When do you depart for England?
“We are leaving on Dec. 2 ή Δεκέμβριος. 3. Πριν από αυτό, I just need to concentrate on staying in the moment, which is to continue focusing on training and letting the future take care of itself.’’
What were your takeaways from the Wilder fight?
“In the Wilder fight, look at the first knockdown. You see how I landed on my left ankle. I rolled it over and it hurt – and got worse — but I kept fighting. The ankle was in a cast for six-seven weeks afterward.
“Take out the Wilder fight and it puts me in right in the mix with any heavyweights in the world. Για μένα, that fight was confirmation that no heavyweight can just run through me. That is one of the differences between my attitude now and before.
“At one point I didn’t have the experience –I had no amateur fights – or the confidence I have now. I now know what I can do and can’t do, I know my strengths and weaknesses more and just feel that I’ve matured into a top contender. I’m now confident in my power and the things that I can do.’’
How do you rate the victory over Adamek in your last fight?
“It was pinnacle of my career. To knock him out there, it was the biggest win of my career and set me up now for the biggest fight of my career against Joshua. I have such nice memories of that fight. I t took a full team effort to beat Adamek and it will take another full team effort to beat Joshua. Our backs are against the wall but we’ll be ready.’’
LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH PITTING GOITI YAMAUCHI ενάντια στο VALERIU MIRCEA ΠΡΟΣΘΗΚΗ ΣΤΟ «BELLATOR 168: CARVALHO VS. MANHOEF 2 "ΣΤΗ ΦΛΩΡΕΝΤΙΑ
ΕΠΙΣΗΣ: ΤΟ PHILIPE LINS ΤΩΡΑ ΣΥΝΕΧΕΙ KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA
Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF. (Νοέμβριος 30, 2016) - Ένα ελαφρύ σκασίματα περίοδο Yamauchi μέχρι (20-3) κατά Mircea Valeriu (12-3) ολοκληρώνει το τμήμα MMA του "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2, " σε μια βραδιά που θα εμφανίζει τις μάρκες Bellator MMA και Bellator Kickboxing εντός του Mandela Forum στη Φλωρεντία.
Εξάλλου, λόγω τραυματισμού που υπέστη ο Pietro Cappelli, Φιλίπ Lins (10-1) θα συναντηθώ τώρα Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) σε ελαφριά βαρέων βαρών δράση Δεκέμβριος. 10.
Η μεικτή πολεμική τέχνη μέρος δράσης Δεκέμβριος. 10 επικεντρώνεται σε μια μάχη παγκόσμιου τίτλου μεσαίου βάρους που περιλαμβάνει έναν επαναληπτικό αγώνα μεταξύ Rafael Carvalho (13-1) και Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), ενώ η Ιταλία είναι δική Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) θα αναλάβει Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) στα 205 κιλά, και John Salter (12-3) πληροί Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) σε μια περίοδο middleweight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 " θα μεταδοθεί ζωντανά και ΔΩΡΕΑΝ στο SPIKE στις 4μ.μ. ET/PT.
Η κάρτα Bellator Kickboxing διαθέτει έναν επαναληπτικό αγώνα θηλυκού βάρους μεταξύ τους Denise Kielholtz (45-3) και Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), αλλα αυτη την φορα, ένας παγκόσμιος τίτλος θα είναι στη γραμμή. "Bellator Kickboxing: Φλωρεντία » θα περιλαμβάνει επίσης μια ελαφριά σύγκρουση μεταξύ Τζιορτζίου Πέτροσιαν (82-2-2, 1 NC) και Βρετανός πρωταθλητής kickboxing Τζόρνταν Γουότσον (48-11-2), μια μεσαία βαρύτητα Joe Σίλινγκ (19-9) κατά Βικτόριο Λέρμανο(30-7), μια αντιστοίχιση διαγωνισμού welterweight Λούκα Νοβέλο (22-4-2) με Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), και Kevin Ross(31-9) θα συναντηθεί Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) σε μια ελαφριά μάχη. "Bellator Kickboxing: Φλωρεντία » αέρας Παρασκευή, Δεκέμβριος. 16 στο 11:15 μ.μ. ET, αμέσως μετά "Bellator 169: King Mo εναντίον. Ishii. "
Ένας βετεράνος 8-αγώνα του Bellator MMA, Ο Yamauchi μπαίνει στο κλουβί αναζητώντας του 21st νίκη καριέρας και έβδομη υπό την προώθηση του Scott Coker. Θα ήταν δύσκολο να βρεις έναν μαχητή με περισσότερες υποσχέσεις από την 23χρονη κορυφαία προοπτική, που έχει ήδη καταργήσει αποδεδειγμένους βετεράνους όπως τον Μάρτιν Στάπλετον, Isao Κομπαγιάσι, και πιο πρόσφατα Ryan Couture. Το πρώην featherweight επέστρεψε στο ελαφρύ τμήμα για να αντιμετωπίσει την προαναφερθείσα Couture νωρίτερα το έτος στις "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Άλσος," ένας αγώνας στον οποίο ο Yamauchi κυριάρχησε από το ξεκίνημα, κερδίζοντας μια ακόμη νίκη στον πρώτο γύρο υποβολής. Ο Yamauchi τελείωσε τον αντίπαλό του μέσα 17 από του 20 κερδίζει καριέρα, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 14 στον εναρκτήριο γύρο δράσης. Ο Ιάπωνος-Βραζιλιάνος ειδικός για την υποβολή συνεχίζει να κάνει μεγάλα βήματα στο άθλημα, επιδεικνύοντας σταθερά την άψογη τεχνική jiu-jitsu της Βραζιλίας που έδωσε στους αντιπάλους πολλούς εφιάλτες κάθε χρόνο.
Το Yamauchi που θα προκαλέσει την πρόκληση θα είναι ο Valeriu Mircea, ένας γεννημένος στη Μολδαβία ανταγωνιστής που έχει σημειώσει επίσης μεγάλη επιτυχία στην αρχή της καριέρας του στο MMA. Ο 23χρονος νοκ-άουτ καλλιτέχνης θα κάνει το ντεμπούτο του στο Bellator MMA μετά από τρεις συνεχόμενες νίκες, συμπεριλαμβανομένου ενός ζεύγους νοκ-άουτ πρώτου γύρου. Χρονολογείται στο 2015, Ο Μιρτσέα έχει συγκεντρώσει νίκες σε εννέα από τις τελευταίες του 10 αγωνίζεται και έχει ήδη μετρήσει έξι νίκες του 2016 εκστρατεία. Με τρεις από τις τέσσερις τελευταίες νίκες του να έρχονται στο νοκ άουτ του πρώτου γύρου, μπορείτε να περιμένετε μια πρώιμη σειρά επίθεσης σε αυτό το ζεύγος δύο κορυφαίων προοπτικών.
Θα πάρει τον Lins θα είναι τώρα ο Raimundo Silva, ένας 28χρονος επιθετικός που θα κάνει και τα δύο του 2016 και το ντεμπούτο του Bellator MMA. Χρονολογείται στο 2011, Το "Orgulho" έχει κερδίσει επτά από τα τελευταία του 11 διαγωνισμούς, τονίζεται από την πιο πρόσφατη νοκ-άουτ νίκη του επί του Claudio Rocha, που ήρθε ακριβώς 3:25 στον πρώτο γύρο.
Πλήρης "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Κάρτα Manhoef 2 ”:
Middleweight Παγκόσμιο Τίτλο Μπουτ: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Φιλίπ Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)
Καταπολέμηση μεσαίου βάρους: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)
Ελαφριά πάλη χαρακτηριστικών: Yamauchi μέχρι (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)
Ολοκληρώστε το "Bellator Kickboxing: Κάρτα της Φλωρεντίας:
Ελαφριά πάλη χαρακτηριστικών: Τζιορτζίου Πέτροσιαν (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Τζόρνταν Γουότσον (48-11-2)
Παγκόσμιος τίτλος Flyweight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)
Καταπολέμηση μεσαίου βάρους: Joe Σίλινγκ (19-9) vs. Βικτόριο Λέρμανο (30-7)
Welterweight Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Λούκα Νοβέλο (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)
Ελαφριά πάλη χαρακτηριστικών: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)
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