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FAAMM on a roll as new WMMMA Argentina

 

(L-R) – WMMAA Argentina president Diego Fernandez &
Tomas Yu, presidente de la División Panamericana de la WMMAA
MONTE CARLO, Mónaco (Octubre 27, 2016)- The future of the new World MMA Association (WMMAA) Argentina is bright with unlimited opportunities for future growth, largely due to Argentina’s youths continuing to drive increased consumption of healthier lifestyles.
FAAMM, the Argentinean MMA Federation, restructured its organization under the leadership of president Diego Fernandez to earn WMMAA Pan-American Division’s fastest growing federation to date.
One of my main objectives was to share the organization’s (FAAMA) story with the government and the private sector community to bring its competitive advantages to light,” Fernandez explained in an interview with ENLACE. “I also leveraged the WMMAA skills and resources to help guide the due diligence and restructing to emerge with the proudly earned name, WMMAA ARGENTINA.
Transforming the organization from an association to a federation and now known to the world as WMMAA Argentina was the largest progressive step we’ve completed to date in the organization’s history. The business model as the new WMMAA Argentina is very straightforward: our job to help our nation’s athletes.
The new Argentina has a prominent footprint with many qualified board members. The new WMMAA Argentina is well positioned to offer customized solutions that drive increased value, developed from a mere structure provider into a services and solutions organization for the sport in all aspects.
WMMAA Argentina has solid reporting, industry-leading analytics and repeatable methodologies, plus hard-working members, collogues and full support from the WMMAA Pan-American Division.
INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @theWMMAA
Instagram: @worldmmaa

Premier Boxing Champions Presents a Thrilling Doubleheader of World Title Fights Coming to Los Angeles & En vivo por SHOWTIME

Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar Battles
Former Three-Division World Champion Abner Mares,
Super Welterweight World Champion Jermall Charlo Faces
Undefeated Top Contender Julian Williams Saturday, Diciembre 10
From USC’s Galen Center
Entradas a la venta mañana, Viernes, en 3 p.m. PT!
LOS ANGELES (Octubre 27, 2016) – Hard-hitting featherweight world champion Jesús Cuellar (28-1, 21 KOs) is set to take on former three-division world champion Abner Mares (29-2-1, 15 KOs) in a world title showdown that headlines a Liga de Campeones de Boxeo evento en Sábado, Diciembre 10. The exciting doubleheader will be live on TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION desde el Centro Galen de la USC en Los Ángeles.
La SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event begins with super welterweight world champion Jermall Charlo (24-0, 18 KOs) meeting top-ranked contender Juliano “J-Rock” Williams (22-0-1, 14 KOs) in a highly anticipated matchup of undefeated stars.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, go on sale mañana, Octubre 28 en 3 p.m. PT y tienen un precio de $35, $50, $75, $150 y $200. Para comprar los boletos salgan a www.galentix.com.
This is the most important fight of my career as Mares is one of the best in this loaded featherweight division,” Cuéllar dijo. “We had to wait very long for this fight to happen, but everything happens for a reason and I’m grateful that the time is almost here. I know that this fight will be a war. I’ve been working hard with Freddie Roach and I’m excited to show what I’ve learned and get my frustration of waiting off my chest. I am more motivated than ever to keep my title and prove who is the best in the division.
I’m excited to get back in the ring and win my fourth world title,” dichos Mares. “Estoy 100 percent healthy and ready to go. I’m looking forward to showing that to my fans and the entire audience on December 10. Los Angeles is my town. This is a fight that I’ve wanted and I’m glad to be giving the fans a great show at the end of the year. Come watch me on Diciembre 10 and see what a warrior looks like.
Camp for me started a month after I defeated Austin Trout,” Said Charlo. “Desde ese punto en adelante, I’ve been in the gym working and I got my vision corrected, so I’m feeling great. I’m looking forward to putting my clearer vision to the test and I’m so prepared and ready for this fight. Esto es todo lo que siempre he querido. It’s the best fighting the best. Julian brings an undefeated record to the table and I know he’s watched a lot of my past fights because we always knew we would fight one day. So who’s the best? We’ll find out, but I know I’m ready to rumble.
I’m excited to get my first title shot, but more than anything I’m just focused on winning,” dijo Williams. “Jermall Charlo is strong and fast, but I will be better than him on Diciembre 10. I’ve been waiting for this fight for the longest time and I know this will be a great night for the fans. I plan on giving them an exciting, explosive fight and most importantly a win.
The action-packed doubleheader features two evenly matched showdowns as all four men, firmly in the top 10 in their division, will enter the ring believing that they will be the one leaving with a belt around their waist. Cuellar and Mares look for supremacy in a crowded featherweight division brimming with contenders while Charlo and Williams each look for a career-defining performance to boost their burgeoning profiles.
I am elated to be promoting this great night of action for boxing fans around the world,” dicho Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports. “Both of these fights are 50-50 match-ups with a lot on the line. These are fights that the fans want to see and pose challenges that these fighters are eager to face. They will have a great stage at the Galen Center at USC and on SHOWTIME to prove that they are amongst the best in the world. I couldn’t be coming back to the sport with a better fight card and I know that the real winner on Diciembre 10 will be the fans.
We’re very excited to present this highly anticipated featherweight world title fight between Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares,” dicho Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “I’m thrilled to work with Richard Schaefer on the debut promotion of Ringstar Sports and look forward to many more world-class collaborative events. I also want to thank Stephen Espinoza and the SHOWTIME team along with the Galen Center staff for their help in making what will undoubtedly be an outstanding night of boxing.
These two world title fights exemplify what SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING has and will continue to delivertrue ‘pick-emfights between top-rated fighters in the prime of their career,,” dicho Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. “Cuellar vs. Mares is arguably the toughest to predict of the five featherweight world championships we’ve presented this year. And in Charlo vs. Williams, our latest in a series of significant bouts at 154-pounds, we have a prime example of how great this sport can be. These are major fights between the top players in two of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Una estrella de rápido aumento de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cuellar isworking toward his 12th consecutive victory when he gets in the ring to defend his 126-pound title against Mares. His power in both hands has helped him deliver seven knockouts in his last 10 victorias, including an eighth-round knockout of former world champion Vic Darchinyan en junio 2015. The 29-year-old won his world title with a unanimous decision over Claudio Marrero en su U.S. debut en agosto 2013. He went on to defend his title against Rico Ramos, Juan Manuel Lopez y Ruben Tamayo.
Nacido en Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif., Madres won his first title in 2011 when he beat Joseph Agbeko to capture the bantamweight crown. He continued to rise in the pound-for-pound list with victories over Anselmo Moreno y Daniel Ponce De Leon to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. The 30-year-old won three straight fights leading to a massive showdown with Leo Santa Cruz en agosto pasado. Mares showed the same explosiveness that made him a multiple-division world champion in a thrilling “Pelea del Año” candidate which he lost by majority decision. The always-exciting Mares will enter the ring for the first time under the tutelage of renowned trainer Robert Garcíaand strength coach Luis García as he seeks to capture another world title.
Twin brother of fellow 154-pound world champion Jermell, Jermall Charlowill be making the third defense of the super welterweight crown he won last September with a dominant stoppage over Cornelio Bundrage. The 26-year-old is coming off of a career-best, hard-fought decision over crafty former world champion Austin trucha in May in Las Vegas. Training with Ronnie Shields en Houston, Charlo will look to silence Williams and stake his claim as the best in the division.
Una de las estrellas jóvenes más respetados en el boxeo, Williams, de Filadelfia, will be getting his first world title opportunity. The 26-year-old has dismantled opponents on his way to accumulating an unbeaten record. Williams solidified his status as a fast-rising star by defeating veterans Luciano Cuello y Arman Ovsepyan in addition to a shutout victory over contender Joey Hernández en 2015. He earned his No. 1 ranking and title fight by stopping Italy’s Marcello Matano in the seventh round in March.

Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports y www.premierboxingchampions.com,seguirnos en TwitterSHOSports, @PremierBoxing, @JesusCuellarBOX, @AbnerMares, FutureOfBoxing, JRockBoxing, @TGBPromotions y @Swanson_Comm o convertirse en un fan en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/SHOSports ywww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions.PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

Javier Fortuna vs. Omar Douglas Camp Notes

Fortuna vs. Douglas Featured on Premier Boxing Champions on Spike
Sábado, Noviembre 12 From Temple University’s Liacouras Center
9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut
FILADELFIA (Octubre 27, 2016) – El ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna (30-1-1, 22 KOs) and undefeated rising contender Omar Douglas (17-0, 12 KOs) are set to meet in a pivotal matchup as both men look to make a statement when they meet on Sábado, Noviembre 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga acción.
La cobertura televisada comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT and is headlined by undefeated world champion Danny “Rápido” García teniendo en Colombia de Samuel Vargas. Also featured in televised action is undefeated rising star Jarrett Hurd luchando contra el ex retador Jo Jo Dan. García se ha unido a Fhilbundnche, la mayor organización de ayuda contra el hambre de la región, para organizar una campaña de comida regional y recaudar dinero a lo largo de la promoción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, visita el sitio web del evento AQUÍ.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DSG y Promociones del Rey, tienen un precio de $200, $100, $75, $50 y $35 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos LiacourasCenter.com/events visita o llamada 800-298-4200.
The former champion Fortuna and the unbeaten Douglas will meet in a 50-50 fight that could put the winner in a position to fight for a world title soon. Fortuna is known for his aggressive style while Douglas looks to impress against his toughest opponent to date.
Esto es lo que los combatientes tenían que decir sobre el campo de entrenamiento, entre sí y más:
¿Cómo ha ido el campo de entrenamiento para esta pelea??
Javier Fortuna: I’m having an excellent training camp. We’re working hard and figuring out how to break down my opponent. Hector Bermudez does a great job and I’m very comfortable training here in Boston. I’ve gotten great sparring with guys like Will Madero and Alden Whatley. I’m going to be just as strong in the final round as I was in the first.
Omar Douglas: “El entrenamiento ha ido muy bien. I was already working and staying sharp, because I knew a big fight was on the horizon. Training in Delaware with Douglas Petitford has been great for me and I’ve had incredible sparring. I’ve been in there getting rounds with (2016 U.S. Olímpico) Gary Antuanne Russell and a veteran in Hank Lundy.
¿Qué piensas de tu oponente y cómo ves que esta pelea va estilísticamente??
JF: “Douglas is a prospect who has looked pretty good coming up. He wants to get to where I’ve been. He might be looking past me. I think that his style fits my style perfectly. I’m going to have openings and I just need to take advantage.
OD: Fortuna is a very decent and explosive fighter. He’s a former world champion and I expect him to stand up and get back what he thinks is his. He wants his rematch with Sosa and we are in each other’s way. He’s a frontrunner in the ring. He will try to start strong and I am prepared for whatever he brings to the table. Whether he boxes or fights me. I will make adjustments.
¿Qué tipo de problemas plantea tu oponente??
JF: The only problem that he will pose is if he doesn’t show up and fight. I’m ready for anything he can bring, so I hope he’s ready to give the fans a show.
OD: He moves well. I can’t let myself get off-balanced trying to chase him. He’s awkward but I know that my jab will neutralize his strengths.
What are you looking for in the future if you can get the win on November 12? What are your goals for 2017?
JF: I want to fight the best out there. My first choice is a rematch with Jason Sosa so that I can win my belt back. I’d love to fight Vasyl Lomachenko. I don’t think he’s fought a guy quite like me yet.
OD: “Quiero luchar por un título mundial. That’s the goal. He is a former champion who just lost his title and 2017 is my year to make a run for a title.
How have you improved as a fighter since your loss? Do you believe a win over Douglas proves you’re still one of the best in the division?
JF: I have learned a lot of things since I lost. My defense and my confidence in myself has improved. If I can beat a guy who is 22-0 and make it two wins over previously unbeaten fighters, then I think I’m right back in contention. He’s still considered a prospect so I think whoever wins will be a contender at the top of the division.
How does fighting in Philadelphia motivate you, having fought there in the amateurs and being from nearby Delaware?
OD: In the amateurs I was one of the only guys from Delaware. I had a lot of obstacles. I’ve been fighting against Philly’s best fighters for years. Philadelphia is where I achieved my first goals in the sport and it will always be special to me to fight in Philly.
¿Por qué crees que saldrás victorioso en la noche de la pelea??
JF: With the work that I’ve been putting in, I know that I will be ready on fight night. I’ve been through too much not to leave the ring victorious.
OD: I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life and I believe I am the hungrier fighter. He doesn’t want it as badly as I do. I’ve been waiting in the shadows for a long time. I have all the skills necessary to get the job done.
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TICKETS FOR TITO ORTIZ VS. CHAEL SONNEN AT ‘BELLATOR 170’ GO ON SALE FRIDAY

 

B170_1920x1080_tuneinEXCLUSIVE PRESALES BEGIN MAÑANA AT 12 PM PST

KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE TAKING PLACE Noviembre. 3 AT MOHEGAN SUN PRIOR TO BELLATOR 163

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Octubre 27, 2016) – It’s a fight that many mixed martial arts fans thought they’d never see, pero en Enero 21, 2017, a la vez Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) y Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) will return to action inside the beautifully renovated Forum in Inglewood, Calif., al titular "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen.” In college, the two met on the wrestling mat, in a matchup that Sonnen won by pinning Ortiz on his birthday. Ahora, Ortiz will have the opportunity to avenge that loss when the compete in the Bellator MMA cage on SPIKE.

Tickets for this massive event go on sale to the general public MAÑANA, Viernes, Octubre. 28 en Bellator.com, así como Ticketmaster.com, but if you are a member of Bellator Nation, you’ll have exclusive access to seats TODAY if you use the code “Bellator” when checking out.

 

El evento será transmitido en vivo y gratis por SPIKE en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

 

Since shocking the world with his surprise signing with Bellator MMA last month, Sonnen has made it clear he wants to fight anyone and everyone – regardless of weight class, or anything else that could stand in his way. Sitting atop that list, is a name that has sat atop the sport of MMA practically since its inception, Tito Ortiz.

 

Not one to shy away from any sort of challenge, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” wasted zero time welcoming “The American Gangster” to the fray as only he can, por responding to Sonnen’s call-out with open arms on his social media account.

 

Sonnen spent a vast majority of his 43-fight career with the UFC, a run where he competed against names the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (2x), Rashad Evans, Rua "Shogun", Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. In addition to his exploits inside the cage, the West Linn, Horas., native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing major broadcasting work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Ahora, after a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen looks to add to his impressive resume by defeating Ortiz.

 

Known to the masses as “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” or “The People’s Champion” Tito Ortiz es un favorito de los fans de todo el mundo. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has always been one of the toughest competitors in the cage, utilizing his wrestling background; Ortiz is a grinder who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz tuvo intensas rivalidades en la jaula con tipos como Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Randy Couture. Más recientemente, Ortiz challenged current Bellator MMA 205-pound champion Liam McGeary en"Bellator: Dinamita 1. "

 

Actualizado "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:

De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

TV AZTECA Y COMBATE AMERICAS FIRMAN ACUERDO EXCLUSIVO PARA TRANSMISIÓN EN VIVO, EVENTOS DEL CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE MMA EN ESPAÑOL DE EE. UU.. Y MÉXICO

LIVE SERIES KICKS OFF
WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH
FROM MEXICO CITY ON Enero 19

Azteca’s first MMA programming deal in history also
includes weekly series showcasing
Combate Americas’ fastest rising stars

NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY DF, Octubre 26 — Combate Américas, el premier hispano artes marciales mixtas (MMA) franquicia deportiva, and TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V.. (BMW: AZTECA; Latibex: XTZA), uno de los dos mayores productores de programación de televisión en español del mundo, today announced an exclusive, year-long agreement to broadcast live world champion MMA events in the U.S. and Mexico.

In addition to monthly live events, the partnership, which marks the first time in history Azteca will carry MMA programming in Mexico, also includes a weekly series that will showcase the most exciting Combate Americas fights to date as well as highlight the league’s prolific, young fighters and celebrity personalities.

The live events and weekly series will be featured on both TV Azteca’s Channel 7 in Mexico and Azteca America in the U.S. Broadcast from Mexico City, the first live event under the new partnership is scheduled for Jueves, Jan. 19.

“MMA has developed a worldwide audience and through Combate Americas, a passionate following among the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic, millennial audience, which is why we wanted this programming for both U.S. and Mexico,", Dijo Rodrigo Fernández, Director of Azteca 7. “Campbell McLaren understands MMA better than anyone, which is why Azteca wants to be part of what we believe will be phenomenal growth for Combate Americas.”

“As we’ve seen with our soccer programming, live sports events drive Hispanic millennial viewing. That’s why the opportunity to deliver MMA, with its proven track record, to our audience is so compelling,", Dijo Manuel Abud, president and CEO, Azteca América. “Combate Americas understands the sport and our audience. It’s an unbeatable combination.”

“Our partnership with Azteca will take Combate Americas to the next level,” said Combate Americas founder and CEO Campbell McLaren. “I was there for the beginning of the UFC and saw how critical the correct television partner is to the growth of the franchise. Azteca has incredible reach in both the U.S. and Mexico, which is why this is such an exciting time for us.”

The weekly series, Combate Americas Azteca, hosted by award-winning MMA journalist and Combate Americas color commentator Andrea Calle, will premiere on Thursday, Nov., 3 en 10 p.m. en los EE.UU. on Azteca America, y en Viernes, Noviembre. 4 en 11 p.m. on TV Azteca’s Channel 7 en México, following the popular La Liga Mexicana football. The monthly live events air live in the U.S. and the following night in Mexico.

Founded by UFC co-creator McLaren and co-owned by Creative Artist Agency (CAA), Bunim/Murray Productions and Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), Combate Americas is the first fight-themed show to win a major television award (“Best Variety or Reality Series” at the 29º annual Imagen Awards on August 1, 2014). The company has expanded its roster to include over 40 combatientes y, after producing two live events in 2015, it rolled out a total of five live events in 2016.

Combate Americas live events will continue to air in English via UFC FIGHT PASS®, a digital subscription service which gives fans access to exclusive live UFC events and fights, eventos exclusivos de deportes de combate y MMA en vivo de todo el mundo, contenido original exclusivo y detrás de escena y sin precedentes 24-7 el acceso a la biblioteca de lucha más grande del mundo.
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ABOUT TV AZTECA
TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, El trece and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca US, a broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Mercado hispano, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.

Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr.-“JuanMa” Citas de la conferencia de prensa de López & fotos

(L-R) — Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. & Juan Manuel Lopez
(otras imágenes de la conferencia de prensa a continuación. Video de conferencia de prensa disponible – en español – a pedido)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Octubre 25, 2016) – Hoy estalló una pelea cercana entre ex campeones del mundo wilfredo “Papito” Vázquez, Jr. (24-6-1, 19 KOs) y Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López (34-5, 31 KOs) en la rueda de prensa de hoy, durante el tradicional enfrentamiento, en avance de este sábado enfrentamiento de rencor de la noche, Transmitido en vivo por pago por evento desde el Coliseo Roberto Clemente en San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Guerra En El Clemente: Vázquez Jr. en. López, presentado por Black Tiger Promotions, está siendo distribuido en vivo por Integrated Sports Media en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico, a partir de 9 p.m. Y /6 p.m. PT, en ambos cable y satélite pago por visión en iN Demand, DISH, DIRECTV, Liberty Cable, Claro TV y Vubiquity. El evento también estará disponible para ver en todo Canadá en Fight Network., así como a través de la aplicación Fite TV para dispositivos iOS y Android o mirar en el www.Fite.TV sitio web. El precio de venta sugerido es $29.95.
CITAS DE CONFERENCIAS DE PRENSA
WILFREDO VASQUEZ, JR.: “"JuanMa’ Lopez y mucha gente me han menospreciado. Han despreciado mi sacrificio, la comida que pongo en la mesa para mi familia, pero Sábado Le haré daño. Tengo un plan de Maciavelli para destruirlo para que me respete. Respeto a todos los que lo han pasado mal.”
JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ: “Vasquez estuvo interrumpiendo en todo momento durante la rueda de prensa. Estaba cantando fuerte y durante la foto cara a cara trató de besarme y yo no le permití.. Entiendo que tenga miedo y qué mejor momento que frente a todos, incluida la prensa, para liberar sus emociones.”
CARLOS MALDONADO, Presidente de Black Tiger Promotions: “La seguridad se triplicará para Viernes de pesar para que todos puedan sentirse cómodos y seguros, incluida la prensa.”
En otras peleas de PPV, el ex retador al título mundial Jonathan Oquendo (26-5, 16 KOs) se enfrenta a su rival mexicano Gustavo “El Gustavo” Molina (23-13, 9 KOs) en la pelea co-estelar de 10 asaltos.
Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB) Campeón de peso welter junior FECARBOX Yomar “La magia” Alamo (11-0, 8 KOs), el reinante, peleará en su primera pelea programada de 10 asaltos contra Edwin “Bazookita” López (27-6-1, 24 KOs).
Olímpico de puerto rico Jantony Ortiz (5-0, 3 KOs) se enfrenta a su compatriota peso gallo puertorriqueño Luis Hernandez en un partido de 6 rondas para abrir la acción de PPV.
INFORMACIÓN:
Sitios Web: www.blacktigerpromotionspr @gmail.com, www.red deportiva integrada,con
Gorjeo: @integratedPPV

RALEK GRACIE REANUDARÁ LA CARRERA DE MMA CON BELLATOR

 

SANTA MONICA, California. — (Octubre 26, 2016) - Bellator MMA se enorgullece en anunciar la firma de Ralek gracie (3-0) to an exclusive multi-fight, multi-year contract.

Ralek is the third son of Rorion, the nephew of Royce, Rickson, and Royler Gracie and received his black belt from Grand Master Helio Gracie. The Gracie Family is famous for putting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the map around the globe.

A tan sólo 22, Ralek made his MMA debut in Japan, where he defeated his opponent, Kastuyori Shibata with a devastating armbar. Nearly a year later, Ralek returned to Japan for his second MMA fight and again was victorious, this time defeating Gahdzhiev Alavutdin with an armbar from the mount. These two bouts led to a highly anticipated matchup with Kazushi Sakuraba, where again the Los Angeles native left “The Land of the Rising Sun” with the victory. That was the last time Ralek would fight under MMA rules, until now.

“I was bred for hand-to-hand combat over generations and I simply can’t ignore that during my physical prime. My destiny is calling me and my opponent is irrelevant, Es tiempo de IR,” Gracie said. “It’s crazy to see where fighting has come since my childhood of seeing everything unfold from behind the scenes. Bellator is really stepping up the opportunities fighters have to compete more often and in different countries and I’m excited to join that movement and test my style in this modern MMA era.”

It has yet to be determined which weight class the 31-year-old will participate in, but expect to see him lace up the gloves for Bellator MMA in early 2017.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ROLLS INTO SEASON NO. 3

PBC Series Continues in 2017 with a Robust Broadcast & Cable Schedule
LAS VEGAS (Octubre. 26, 2016) – La
Liga de Campeones de Boxeo (PBC) TVseries will roll into its third season in 2017 with a spectacular slate of boxing shows featuring an array of the most talented boxers in the world.
The Premier Boxing Champions series will continue its mission in 2017 of making the sport available to the widest possible audience,” dijo Tim Smith, Vicepresidente de comunicaciones para Haymon boxeo. “Through its first two seasons the PBC will have broadcast over 90 espectáculos, featuring surprising upsets, spectacular knockouts and hard-fought championship matches. La 2017 season of the PBC series will be the most exciting yet.
La 2016 season saw some very exciting and compelling showdowns such as Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter and Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, and featured the most viewed boxing matches of the year. Thurman-Porter peaked at 3.94 million viewers on CBS on Junio 25, while Danny Garcia-Robert Guerrero peaked at 3.5 million viewers on FOX on Jan. 23. The PBC also registered the largest television audience for a boxing show en 18 año when the 147-pound match between Errol Spence, Jr. and Leonard Bundu scored a peak of 6.3 million viewers on NBC onAgosto 21.
La 2016 PBC season will close with two outstanding shows as Danny Garcia battles Samuel Vargas on Spike onNoviembre. 12, with a huge 147-pound championship showdown against Keith Thurman hanging in the balance for Garcia. Next up will be a scintillating doubleheader featuring two world title fights as Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares square off in a hotly contested 126-pound showdown and Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams meet in a 154-pound title match on Diciembre. 10.
La 2017 PBC season will continue the great tradition of compelling matches in all weight classes from heavyweight on down. There will be particular fireworks in the hottest and deepest divisions in the sport at 147 libra, 154 libras y 126 libra. With so much talent in all these divisions, competitive matchups abound.
En 2017 the PBC series will continue it’s broadcast partnerships with FOX, FS1, Espiga, NBC, ESPN, SHOWTIME/CBS and Bounce TV and will feature more primetime networks shows next year than in either of the first two seasons.
FOX will broadcast three prime time network shows, the first of which will be on Febrero 25. FS1 will broadcast 25 espectáculos, running from February-October.
NBC will broadcast three primetime network shows in the second half of 2017, beginning with the first show on Siete. 23.
ESPN will broadcast 12 shows from April-August with the first show on Abril 14.
Spike will regularly broadcast shows as part of its Combat Sports Viernes platform, beginning with the first show on Jan. 13.
Bounce TV will feature a quarterly boxing show with the first broadcast on March. 31.
SHOWTIME/CBS will broadcast select PBC series fights on dates throughout the year. The first show on SHOWTIME/CBS for the 2017 season will be the highly-anticipated 126-pound title rematch between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz on Jan. 28, followed by a super-fight for 147-pound supremacy between champions Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia on Marzo 4.
We’re excited for the 2017 PBC series on FOX, FS1 y FOX Deportes, with a robust schedule of outstanding matches at all levels of boxing including exciting champions, contenders and prospects,” says David Nathanson, FOX Sports Jefe de Operaciones de Negocios. “We’ve enjoyed our thrilling Martes night series on FS1 and FOX Deportes and had several major title fights on the FOX broadcast network, including the heavyweight championship of the world. We’re looking for more great fights in the coming year.
We are thrilled to continue showcasing excellent bouts between top fighters when Premier Boxing Champions returns to NBC in 2017,” dijo Jon Miller, Presidente de Programación de NBC Sports y NBCSN.
We are thrilled to welcome Premier Boxing Champions back on ESPN in 2017. The PBC series has delivered exciting boxing events that have garnered solid boxing viewership for ESPN,” said Burke Magnus, executive vice president, programming and scheduling for ESPN. “We are looking forward to showcasing a new season of fights next year.
“En 2016, the PBC series once again delivered another year of exciting fights with many of boxing’s biggest names, including Danny Garcia, Daniel Jacobs, Adrien Broner and Adonis Stevenson,” said Kevin Kay, Presidente, Spike TV. “We look forward to broadcasting the PBC series again in 2017, for more hard-hitting action that fits in with our highly-successful combat sports lineup that includes Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing.
About Premier Boxing Champions
Premier Boxing Champions is a live boxing series created for TV and cable by Haymon Deportes, LLC. The series features the greatest array of international boxing talent in all weight divisions, with fighters representing over 10 countries including the United States and Mexico. From former Olympians to Champions of all nationalities, the series can be seen on over 10 networks in the U.S., Canadá, Mexico and the U.K.

El entrenador de boxeo Orlando Cuellar vuelve al futuro en 5th St. Gimnasio

MIAMI (Octubre 26, 2016) — Entrenador de boxeo de renombre internacional Orlando Cuellar ha cerrado el círculo, de vuelta a los famosos 5º St. Gimnasio en South Beach, donde una vez visitó cuando era adolescente para aprender y ahora entrena a combatientes seis días a la semana.
Nacido en La Habana, Cuba, La familia de Cuellar se reasentó en Miami cuando él tenía tres años con Orlando viviendo allí hasta la escuela secundaria.. Como un boxeador amateur, Cuéllar recuerda vívidamente ver a los boxeadores en 5º St. Gimnasio como Cassius Clay, Willie Pastrano, Vinnie corto y Florentino Fernandez, así como entrenadores legendarios, hermanos Angelo y Chris Dundee.
“Miré y aprendí, recogiendo tanto como pude,” Cuéllar dijo. “Ahora, Me encuentro trabajando fuera del 5º St. Gimnasio durante las últimas seis semanas. Ha sido una experiencia increíble. Cada día, nunca se sabe quién va a pasar por las puertas allí. Ha sido uno de los mejores gimnasios de boxeo del mundo durante más de 50 año. Desde los días que se remontan a Muhammad Ali, Los luchadores se han sentido atraídos por este gimnasio debido a su rica historia y gran combate., así como a la zona con los restaurantes de South Beach, clubes y playa. La calidez, El clima húmedo también hace que sea más fácil para los luchadores perder peso corriendo y entrenando.
“(Propietario) Dino Spencer está llevando a cabo el 5º St. Tradición del gimnasio. Todos los días que estoy allí es emocionante para mí. Los grupos étnicos mixtos entrenan allí y es un imán para el talento. Hay entrenamiento tres días a la semana – Yo lo llamo spar-a-rama – y todos son bienvenidos a desafiarse a sí mismos. El sparring es mejor que muchas peleas televisivas..
“5º St. Entrenador de gimnasio Chico Laieta había estado tratando de convencerme de que me uniera al equipo durante los últimos cinco años. Hablé con Dino en varias ocasiones., expresando mi deseo de entrenar combatientes fuera del 5º St. Gimnasio. Él dijo, 'Vamos a hacerlo.’ El éxito de la 5º St. El gimnasio de hoy tiene mucho que ver con la propiedad. Dino tiene pasión por el box y es muy hospitalario., que se filtra a su personal y combatientes. Buenas vibraciones todo el tiempo!”
Cuellar se fue a Las Vegas en 1976 y, después de darse cuenta de que ser boxeador no era lo mejor para él, comenzó a entrenar luchadores allí en 1981 fuera del gimnasio de Johnny García. Un año después, cambió su base de Brooklyn y comenzó a entrenar luchadores de otro ícono del boxeo, Gimnasio Gleason. En 2000, se reasentó en Miami.
Mejor conocido como campeón mundial de peso semipesado, el entrenador en jefe de Glen Johnson, Cuellar también trabajó con futuros campeones como Nicolas Walters, Rances Barthelemy y Erslandy Lara, así como Luis Franco, Aaron Davis y Juan Carlos Gomez, por nombrar algunos de los más notables. Hoy, es el segundo en jefe de varios de los mejores luchadores, incluidos Antonio Tarver.
Reconocido en todo el boxeo como un maestro superior, El éxito de Cuellar se atribuye principalmente a su entrenamiento de luchadores de forma individual., centrarse en sus necesidades personales en lugar de dar a todos los combatientes las mismas instrucciones y atención.
“Cada luchador necesita un trabajo personal y específico para complementar los talentos que Dios le dio.,” Cuéllar explicó. “No puedes enseñar a todos los luchadores de la misma manera. Me especializo en lo que llamo la vieja escuela se encuentra con la nueva escuela.. La vieja escuela fue directa y personal para llevar 15 rondas, la nueva escuela se trata de lanzar más golpes, más movimiento de pies y peleas desde el exterior. Enseño ofensa: defensa + ofensa. Los ponches no son vitaminas, no se debe tomar ninguno. El boxeo es poco más que una batalla de reflejos; un luchador contra otro, pero el verdadero truco es cómo el luchador usa sus reflejos. Les enseño a mis combatientes cómo convertir el delantal del ring en un campo minado.”
El boxeo ha jugado un papel muy importante en la vida de Cuellar. Regreso en el 5º St. El gimnasio es solo otro capítulo en su vida única.
“Vivo a través de mis luchadores,” Cuellar concluyó. “Cada victoria es mi momento de mayor orgullo. No hay grandes ni pequeñas victorias, cada victoria es un momento feliz debido a todo el trabajo duro y los sacrificios que mi luchador y yo hicimos durante el campo de entrenamiento.”
Orlando Cuéllar está emocionado de haber vuelto al futuro.

VOTE FOR PHIL DAVIS 2016 – AMERICA’S WONDERFUL CHOICE

SANTA MONICA, California. (Octubre. 25, 2016) - Hey America! As we near the 2016 Presidential Election, Bellator MMA is headed to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn on Viernes, Noviembre 4 with one of the most intriguing cards of the year. Headlining the event, Phil "Sr.. Wonderful "Davis is on the campaign trail as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career vs current Light Heavyweight Champion, Liam McGeary.

 

In advance of the card’s main event, Bellator’s digital team collaborated with Davis and stand-up comedian, Adam Hunter, to produce a collection of six original digital campaign videos with a clear message that there is a better choice! Complementing the digital shorts, fans can actually vote for Davis at the touch of a button at www.VoteForPhilDavis.com up until fight night on Noviembre 4. Mientras tanto, watch these “wonderful” clips below and see why Davis’ stance outside the cage will make MMA great again!

 

One of the more outspoken athletes in MMA, Davis comes in having won three consecutive contests and seven of his last nine. Adicionalmente, the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in half of his 16 gana la carrera, including five submission victories. Davis earned his shot at McGeary and the highly coveted 205-pound belt with a key win over “King Mo” en "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” a principios de este año. A 13-fight veteran of the UFC, Davis will likely not be fazed by the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, in what is possibly the biggest challenge of his illustrious career. Look for the former NCAA National Champion wrestler to take this contest to the canvas and display his impeccable ground game in front of a packed Connecticut crowd.

 

 

 

 

HEAR HIS PLATFORM

 

 

DEBATES

 

EQUAL PAY

 

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"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Fight Card

Light Heavyweight World Title Fight: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Peso Welter Co-Evento Principal: Usted Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward, (13-4)

Combate de peso welter: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Característica de peso pesado Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar

Mediano preliminar Bout: Y Ruth (Debut) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Debut)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Tyrell fortuna (Debut) vs. Cody Miskell (Debut)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Osos Rudy (16-14)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler Rey (11-4)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Sarah Pagar (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debut)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debut)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)