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MAJOR CHANGE TO NEF 25 MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (August 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Kay Jesse “Ang Viking” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Lunes night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “Kaha 25: HEROES & VILLAINS” sunod semana. Erickson was initially scheduled to take on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a rematch of their bout from Bellator 93. The fight would have been at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds. NEF executives, Apan, were informedLunes afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.

 

Pagsulod Crowsneck Boutin (2-2). The middleweight from the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine stepped in to fill the void left by Lemke’s departure. Boutin will take on Erickson at a catchweight of 180-pounds on September 10th. For Erickson, the heavier limit means not just the end of his weight cut, but a chance to finally face Boutin in a showdown that has been some time in the making.

 

“It seems the stars have aligned for me and Crow to finally fight in the NEF cage,” Miingon Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him September 10th. Victory or Valhalla”

 

“Maayo, my buddy, Jim Bass, he’s a workin’ pumpin gas and he makes two-fifty for an hour,” sang Boutin when reached for comment. “He’s got rhythm in his hands as he’s tappin’ on the cans. Sings rock and roll in the shower.”

 

Bag-ong England away 'sa sunod nga panghitabo, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Sabado, September 10, 2016 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 ug sa sale karon sa www.TheColisee.com o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa mga Colisée box office sa 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon sa panghitabo ug away card updates, palihug sa pagbisita sa promosyon sa website sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dugang pa, nga imong mahimo sa pagtan-aw NEF videos sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mosunod sila sa Twitternefights ug apil sa mga opisyal nga Facebook grupo "New England away."

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING CONTINUES FIGHTER SIGNING SPREE WITH ACQUISITION OF LIGHTWEIGHT STAR RAMSEY NIJEM

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LAS VEGAS (August 29, 2016) - World Series sa Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has bolstered its roster of world-class athletes yet again with the signing of lightweight (155 libra) star and former Ang Ultimate Fighter competition reality television series runner-up Ramsey Nijem (9-6), sa usa ka bug-os nga, multi-fight promotional agreement with the world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league.
 

Fighting out of Orem, Utah, ang 5-foot-11, 28-year-old Nijem, usa ka sakop sa superstar Gilbert Melendez’s Skrap Pack fight team, will make his debut under the World Series of Fighting banner on a date to be announced soon.

 

“We have been aggressively pursuing some of the best available fight talent on the market and as a phenomenal and established competitor, Ramsey Nijem should make an exciting addition to our stacked, 155-pound division,"Miingon World Series sa away Presidente Amahan Chiefs.
 

Nijem defeated three straight adversaries – two by way of submission and one via TKO – to finish as runner-up on Ang Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos sa 2011, while competing at welterweight (170 libra) as a member of UFC superstar Junior Dos Santos’ seven-man fight team that opposed a squad captained by WWE icon and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
 

Nijem began his successful run on the reality television show with a second round (3:31) pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa Charlie Rader, and followed up the victory with a quick, 56-second submission (likod-hubo choke) sa Clay Harvison and a second round (1:49) KINSA (kinumo) sa Chris Cope, sa tinagsa, to reach the show’s final round of competition where he was stopped with an onslaught of punches by Tony Ferguson sa unang round (3:54) sa gubat.
 

During his 10-fight stint with the UFC, Nijem earned both a “Performance of the Night” honor for his first round (4:20) KINSA (kinumo) conquest of Beneil Dariush sa Abril 11, 2014, as well a “Fight of the Night” award for his gritty effort in a second round (1:53) KINSA (kinumo) defeat at the hands of Carlos Diego Ferreira sa Agosto 30, 2014.
 

A lifelong athlete, Nijem was a three-sport (wrestling, cross country and soccer) competitor in high school before going on to wrestle for NCAA Division I Utah Valley University.
 

Pagpuyo sa Kalibutan Series sa Fighting aksyon mobalik sa NBCSN sa Sabado, Oct. 7, with an unprecedented, three-hour telecast and world championship doubleheader, sugod sa 11 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii, from Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Ikaw.
 

In the main event of WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov, reigning, undefeated world lightweight champion Justin "Ang kinadayagan" Gaethje (16-0) sa Safford, Ariz. will risk his title against number one contender Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2) of Ridgewood, N.J.
 

In the light heavyweight (205 libra) co-main event, reigning world champion David Branch (16-3) sa New York, N.Y.. will defend his title against fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and battle-tested veteran Vinny Magalhaes (14-7) sa Las Vegas, Név. pinaagi sa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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BELLATOR MMA FORECASTS ‘STORM’ AT MEMPHIS’ FEDEXFORUM ON OCT. 21, WHEN ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO RETURNS TO FACE KENDALL GROVE

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BOBBY LASHLEY LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS TOP BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT AGAINST JOSH APPELT

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (August 29, 2016) – On Oct. 21, Bellator MMA will come to FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., when the Scott Coker-led promotion presents a card headlined by the return of former middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (53-9), nga magtigum Kendall nga Kakahoyan(23-15) sa middleweight aksyon.

Dugang pa, during the card’s co-main event, the always-exciting former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (14-2) magtigum Josh Appelt (12-5) sa heavyweight nga aksyon.

Tickets for the event go on sale September 2 sa Bellator.com, Ticketmaster or FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) will have special access to a pre-sale offering from Aug. 31-Pito ka. 1. Main card action kicks off LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT and additional main card and undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

A former Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion, the “Storm” has kept busy, racking up a pair of wins already in 2016, and adding to his seemingly endless resume of victories since turning pro in 2004. A natural born finisher, Shlemenko’s success in MMA has also translated to coaching, as he’s played a pivotal role in the ascension of current Bellator MMA welterweight kingpin Andrey Koreshkov.

Also of note, due to Shlemenko’s recent suspension, Bellator officials have enlisted the services of The Mohegan Department of Athletic Regulation to administer drug tests before and after Shlemenko’s fight against Grove. The former middleweight champion is presently licensed with the Mohegan commission.

Fixated on getting another shot a Bellator’s middleweight title, Grove has strung together two emphatic stoppage wins since losing his bid to attain gold at"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Kakahoyan. " The winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: 3" on SPIKE, the Maui, Hawaii, native has also been competing professionally for longer than a decade, racking up victories and a plethora of finishes along the way. An experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Muay Thai practitioner, Shlemenko will need to be on his A-game when the two square off in the card’s main event on Oct. 21.

Lashley is a must-see mixed martial artist, as well as professional wrestler, and will make his first appearance inside the Bellator cage in 2016 during the co-main event at FedExForum. “The Dominator” will be looking to run his current winning streak to eight fights, and five-straight finishes. With the heavyweight belt recently vacated, there’s an argument that can be made that the Aurora, Colo., native is the big man to beat in Bellator MMA’s heavyweight weight class.

Appelt was set to make his fifth appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA against Sergei Kharitonov sa "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Hari Mo," but after the 35-year-old Russian withdrew due to illness, Appelt was forced to wait. Karon, “The Juggernaut” is once again set to return, and again, the 33-year-old California native will have his hands full. With ten stoppages in 12 mga kadaugan, Appelt will look to use his striking ability to nullify the strong wrestling pedigree of Lashley.

Updated “Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove” Main Card:

Middleweight Main Event: Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall nga Kakahoyan (23-15)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

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Gipirmahan sa GH3 Promotions ang wala’y pilde nga Heavyweight Ray Edwards

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Nutley, NJ (August 29, 2016) – Gipasidunggan ang mga promosyon sa GH3 nga gipahibalo ang pagpirma sa wala’y pilde nga bug-at nga timbang Ray Edwards sa usa ka exclusive promotional contract.
Edwards sa Cincinnati, Ang Ohio adunay usa ka hingpit nga marka sa 11-0-1 uban sa pito ka knockouts.
Pagkahuman sa usa ka malampuson nga pito ka tuig nga karera isip usa ka defensive end alang sa Minnesota Vikings ug Atlanta Falcons sa National Football League, Gihimo ni Edwards ang propesyonal nga boksing nga iyang tibuuk nga trabaho.
Ang 31 Ang edad nga Edwards tinuud nga nahimo nga propesyonal Mayo 20, 2011 sa diha nga ang mga magdudula sa NFL nakatan-aw sa usa ka lockout.
“Gipakita ni Ray nga siya adunay mga himan nga pisikal aron mahimong usa ka top weightweight,” giingon nga CEO sa GH3 Promotions nga si Vito Mielnicki.
“Adunay siya usa ka tonelada nga pagtaas ug adunay mga bug-at nga timbang, adunay higayon nga mahimo’g usa ka bituon sa labing kadali dinhi sa States. Gihunahuna ko kana tungod kay nakigkompetensya siya sa usa ka taas nga lebel sa NFL, may higayon siya nga buhaton kana sa boksing. Gipangita namon siya tulo nga mga away sa wala pa matapos ang tuig. 6’6 siya 255 lbs. ug atong ibalhin siya sama sa kadaghanan sa mga heavyweight, makanunayon apan husto ug wala pagdali. Naa siya sa taas kung oras na. Class act siya, maayo ang pagkasulti ug kung maglakaw siya sa usa ka kwarto makita nimo ang iyang presensya.
“Kanunay kong gihigugma ang boksing. Gisugdan nako ang paghimo ingon usa ka pag-ehersisyo nga dili panahon ug nalipay gyud ako niini,” ingon ni Edwards.
Sa iyang pro debut, Nagdaog si Edwards sa upat ka hugna nga unanimous decision batok kang Tyrone Gibson sa Hinckley, Minnesota..
Edwards, kinsa wala’y away sa amateur, nadugangan ang iyang lebel sa oposisyon ug gikan sa ika-2 nga hugna nga paghunong sa ibabaw ni Steven Tyner sa Agosto 26 sa Minneapolis.
“Kini usa ka dako nga deal alang kanako sa pagpirma sa GH3 Promotions,” padayon ni Edwards. “Si Vito Mielnicki adunay maayo nga kwadra kauban sila Antoine Douglas ug Jerry Odom ug kini ang klase sa lakang nga akong gipangita.”
Tungod kay naila si Edwards sa iyang kaabtik sa gridiron, ang iyang pagbalhin sa singsing wala seryoso.
“Gitan-aw ako gamay tungod kay usa ako ka magdudula sa football. Adunay ako husto nga tim sa palibot nga makatabang sa pagpalambo sa akong istilo. I have been in camp wiith (WBC Heavyweight champion) Deontay Wilder and I held my own, and I have confidence in myself.”
In what he thinks his move from the NFL to boxing can help persuade kids to start boxing, where in the recent past, a lot of the good young athletes have chosen other sports.
“I can help kids be passionate about boxing. Kids haven’t dedicated themselves and learned their crafts. People just see the finished products of fighters. I don’t listen to the negative comments and have good people around me.”
“I just want to stay busy and keep winning. Let me be great. In do time, people will see the finished product.”
In what playing at the highest level of professional sports, he can take into boxing, Edwards notes, “I played defensive line and I was focused on the ball. So I have learned to tune things out. It’s that tunnel vision that playing in front of 100,000 mga tawo, you learn that. Not to listen to the crowd and stay focused.”
When asked if what his former NFL fraternity thinks of his move to boxing, Edwards stated, “I still get support from my friends in the league. They are always asking when and where I am fighting, so I feel when the fights get higher profile, It will become a really big thing.”

Said Edwards trainer Kennie Johnson, “He is developing into a good
manlalaban. We started out with a guy who had a great physical presence, but he has been a fast learner and now it is time for people to see that. He is coming along well and when the competition steps up, we will see that he is a quality fighter. He is the hardest worker that I ever seen in the forty years that I have been around the sport.”
Edwards is managed by Chances Aurelius, nga miingon, “Vito Mielnicki is a good guy and I am happy to be on board with GH3 Promotions. I think we will do big things together.”

Edwards will fight on September 15 against an opponent to be named in Philadelphia. The bout will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
GH3 Promotions features Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super middleweight ni Jerry Odom & Ronald Ellis, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez ingon man Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion Juan Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight’s Kenneth Sims Jr., Jerrell Harris, Arturo Trujillo & Keenan Smith, Heavyweight Ray Edwards, Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster, Jr. Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster, Bantamweight’s Brent Venagas & LeRoy Davilla to the GH3 Promotions stable.
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PROMOTER LEWKOWICZ SAYS PERALTA NO LONGER A CAB DRIVER AFTER HUGE UPSET VICTORY OVER ROBERT GUERRERO

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Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of suddenly red-hot welterweight David Emanuel “El Pirata” Peralta, says big changes are on the way for his cab-driving Argentinean fighter.
Sa Sabado sa gabii, Peralta (26-2-1, 14 KOs), sa usa ka 70:1 mahina, came out of retirement to win a surprise 12-round split decision over former world champion Robert “Ang Santo” Guerrero at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The victory, televised nationally on PBC on Spike, has changed 33-year-old Peralta’s fortunes in the talent-rich welterweight division.
“He is no longer a cab driver,” laughed a happy Lewkowicz, post-away. “David came out of retirement to take this fight when I offered it to him. Now his life will change. He will go back to being a full-time fighter and I will find him another big fight to win.”
Lewkowicz, credited with discovering Manny Pacquiao and Sergio “Kahibulong” Martinez among many others, says his Argentinean fighter was taken lightly because he had never fought outside his homeland, but he knew what he could do.
“David is very talented fighter and very tough,” said Lewkowicz. “We knew Guerrero was in a tough battle against him, but no one else did. And I thank the great champion Robert Guerrero for giving him the opportunity. He and his team have our utmost respect.”
Lewkowicz says he will get to work finding Peralta another big opportunity as soon as possible.
“You have to like David. He is very humble and honest and he fought his heart out and now everybody knows his name. He’s a special fighter and I’m very happy to be his promoter. He was only retired because he thought nothing would ever happen in his career. He’s back now and he’ll be in the gym full-time. His cab can wait. I will find him a big fight against another top contender and try to get him in line for a world title shot. Or if Robert Guerrero feels like he wants an immediate rematch, we would give it to him. He gave us the chance.”
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Human sa usa ka malampuson kaayo nga run ingon sa usa ka matchmaker ug adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz mibalhin ngadto sa promotional nga bahin sa propesyonal nga boxing sa Enero 2008.
Sampson Boxing mitubo ngadto sa usa sa mga kalibutan sa labing prestigious promotional kompaniya, nga nagrepresentar sa daghan sa mga kalibutan sa labing maayo nga mga manggugubat ug labing masaarong batan-on contenders.

Sampson Boxing adunay promotional mga kauban sa tanan nga mga sa ibabaw sa North ug South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe ug Central America ug Sampson Boxing mga panghitabo nga telebisyon sa maong premiere networks sama sa HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. ug sa pipila ka internasyonal nga network.
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Argentina’s David Emanuel Peralta Shocks Former World Champion Robert Guerrero in Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike

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Freddy Hernandez Defeats Alfredo Angulo and Terrell Gausha Scores Decision Over Steve Martinez
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Anaheim, SAMA (August 27, 2016) Argentina’s David Emanuel “El Pirata” Peralta, (26-2-1, 14 KOs) shockingly defeated former world champion Robert “The Ghost Guerrero, (33-5-1, 18 KOs) by 12-round split decision in the main event of Premier Boxing Champion (PBC) sa mibugway Sabado night from the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Scores mga 116-112 ug 115-113 for Peralta and 115-113 for Guerrero in the main event of the televised tripleheader promoted by TGB Promotions.
Guerrero opened strong in the first two rounds, scoring at will over the slower Peralta. Guerrero continued to have success in the third stanza as they traded back and forth throughout the round. Peralta started to mount a consistent attack in the fifth round, upping the tempo and using movement to keep the oncoming Guerrero at bay.
The middle rounds featured excellent exchanges with Guerrero using a blistering uppercut to score points against Peralta. Apan, Peralta turned the tables in the ninth, seemingly scoring a knockdown which wasn’t called and landing right hands at will on Guerrero.
Peralta continued to land and score in the final three rounds earning the split decision.
Stated the victorious Peralta, “I was a cab driver, driving cabs in Argentina. I was offered a chance to fight in the U.S. and came away victorious.
“I came to fight and I knew I would win. He is a very good fighter but I hit him with the
harder shots.
“Oo, I want to fight bigger names now, no way I’m going to retire now. I’ll be ready again to fight soon, this was no joke and I can beat a lot of great fighters.”
Said a disappointed Guerrero, “I thought I clearly won the fight. For the judge to say I lost eight rounds sounds crazy to me. Peralta was very awkward but I felt I won. I won the rounds when I boxed. This is very disappointing but I’ll be back, that you can count on.”
In a 10-round battle between two Mexican warriors, Freddy Hernandez, (34-8, 22 KOs), won a unanimous decision over Alfred “Dog” Angulo, (24-6, 20 KOs). Scores mga
98-92 ug 97-93 kaduha. Gikan sa pag-abli sa campanilla, it was bombs away with both fighters unloading thunderous power shots. Hernandez seemed to have more on his punches as Angulo slowed over the first few rounds.
Although continuing with heavy pressure and moving forward in his aggressive style, Angulo was not able to score consistently as Hernandez kept his distance and used a solid jab to control the action.
Said the happy Hernandez following the fight, “I felt great, I know I clearly won the fight. This weight is too big for me, I’m not a super middleweight or a middleweight. He still punches hard but I hit him harder karong gabii.
“I have a great deal of respect for Alfredo, karong gabii the people saw two real Mexican warriors.”
2012 U S. Olympian Terrell Guasha, (19-0, 9 KOs) remains undefeated with a 10-round majority decision over the Bronx’s Steve Martinez, (16-3, 13 KOs) in the opening bout of the PBC on Spike telecast.
Fighting on the inside over the first two rounds featuring excellent two-way action, both Gausha and Martinez landed, hard accurate shots.
Gausha continued to score points in the first half of the fight with stunning and accurate body shots to slow down the aggressive Martinez. Gausha’s success continued throughout the fight controlling the action and distance with his jab with Martinez scoring occasionally with powerful right hands shots. Scores at the end of the of the entertaining bout were 97-93 twice for Gausha and 95-95.
Said the happy winner Gausha, “He was aggressive but I was able to solve him. This was a real test and just what I needed, I need the competition to be the best and become a world champion.”
“I wasn’t surprised by the one scorecard for a draw, it was a close fight but I definitely won.”
Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon pagbisita www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.mayweatherpromotions.com ug www.spike.com/shows/premier-boxing-kampyon. Sunda sa TwitterPremierBoxing, @GhostBoxing@SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @TGBPromotions, @HondaCenter and @Swanson_Comm. Premier Boxing Champions on Spike was sponsored by Corona.
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Lippe-Morrison to make TV debut against Latimore September 23

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Taga-Tulsa, OK (August 27, 2016) – Heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison makes his highly anticipated TV debut when he faces fellow unbeaten Ed Latimore as part of a quadruple header on ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon Biyernes, September 23 sa 10 pm ET live from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.
Living and fighting out of Tulsa, OK, Lippe-Morrison’s 11-0 uban sa tanan sa iyang mga daog pinaagi sa knockout pag-anhi. A member of Holden Productions’ Four State Franchise, the 26-year-old power punching phenom has been out of the ring since January after suffering a hand injury. Under the watchful eye of 7-time BWAA Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach, Lippe-Morrison’s working hard daily towards his goal to become the heavyweight champion of the world like his late father Tommy.
Latimore, 13-0 (7 KO ni), is without question the toughest opponent of Lippe-Morrison’s career. Fighting out of the Steel City Pittsburgh, PA, Latimore is fresh off a Hulyo 15 victory over Juan Goode. Known by his moniker “Black Magic,” Latimore is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves, National PAL and Ringside Champion. He also owns amateur victories over 2012 Olympian Dominic Breazeale and former IBF heavyweight kingpin Charles Martin.
"This is a definite step up for Trey but these are the kinds of opponents we need to be fighting on TV,” said Lippe-Morrison’s promoter Tony Holden. “Trey has improved his boxing ability tremendously under Freddie Roach and has dynamic power. Sa sama nga panahon, Latimore is here to spoil the party and was a very good amateur prior to his current run as an unbeaten professional. The fans at the Buffalo Run, where Trey is a favorite, and everybody watching on Showtime are in for exciting fight between two unbeaten heavyweights on the way up, which is a rarity these days.”
Lippe-Morrison and Latimore meet over six rounds.
Brooklyn-based Russian Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk, 11-0 (10 KO ni), puts his perfect record on the line against an opponent to be named in a ten round junior welterweight bout. Baranchyk, who scored back to back first round knockouts on ShoBox at the Buffalo Run, is the newest member of the Four State Franchise.
In a ten round light heavyweight affair, “Notorious” Travis Peterkin, 16-0-1 (7 KO ni), travels from Brooklyn, NY to face once-beaten contender Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic, 21-1 (14 KO ni), sa St. Petersburg, FL.
Rounding out the televised portion of the card is fellow Brooklyn-based Russian Ivan “The Volk” Golub, who risks his 12-0 ledger against an opponent TBA over ten rounds in the welterweight division.
The card is promoted by Holden Productions in association with DiBella Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc. Tiket sugod sa $35 are on sale now by logging onto http://www.stubwire.com/event/shoboxthenewgeneration/buffaloruncasino/miami/13276 or calling the Buffalo Run Box Office at 918-542-7140.
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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Biyernes sa gabii. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 segundos sa ikaduhang hugna.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Human sa kadaugan, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, apan sa katapusan, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 kaduha) modaog sa ibabaw sa Ikaw Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) needed only 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11th win in his last 14 away. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 segundos sa ikaduhang hugna. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) ug Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Human sa away, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Gusto ko nga (Daniel) Straus."

 

Preliminary Card Results:

Jake Roberts (7-0) napildi Esteban Martinez (11-5) via TKO at 4:24 sa round sa usa ka

Chinzo Machida (4-2) napildi Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO at 2:57 sa round sa usa ka

Jacob Rosales (4-2) napildi Mike Segura (4-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 kaduha)

Andy Murad (13-2) napildi Jonny Cisneros (9-5) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) napildi Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO at 2:01 sa round sa duha ka

Joey Davis (1-0) napildi Keith Cutrone (1-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) napildi Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO at 2:24 sa round sa usa ka

David Duran (4-4) napildi Kyle Estrada (3-3) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28)

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THE ‘RED KING’ RORY MACDONALD LOOKS TO CLAIM HIS BELLATOR MMA THRONE – SIGNING EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE VIACOM-OWNED PROMOTION

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald sa usa ka bug-os nga, multi-year, multi-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, making “Red King” the latest in a long line of blockbuster acquisitions for Bellator MMA.

The former No. 1 contender to the UFC welterweight crown is undoubtedly one of the premiere free agent signings in the history of the promotion. The “Red King” has totaled nine career victories under the UFC banner, including wins over current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, in addition to B.J. Penn and Nate Diaz.

“There’s no denying that Rory MacDonald was the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents in MMA,"Si Presidenteator Bellator nga si Scott Coker miingon. “As I say all the time, if there is a free agent out there, we’re going to talk to them, if they fit our model we’re going to make a hard push to bring them over here. I’m very happy that we were able to work out a deal with Rory, and I can’t wait to see him bring his menacing style to the Bellator cage.”

MacDonald is clearly the most popular active Canadian mixed martial artist since the former UFC welterweight Champion and teammate Georges St. Pierre, whom MacDonald has trained under for years at the world renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal.

“There are multiple reasons why I choose to fight for Bellator MMA and Scott Coker,” Rory MacDonald said. “One, they have given me the opportunity to develop and grow a business together. Two, because I already feel respected by the promotion as a professional athlete. And last but not least, because Bellator is offering a setup that no-one in the world can offer me.”

At only 27-years-old, MacDonald joins the fray with an impressive professional record of 18-4 and enters a stacked welterweight division of fighters already signed with Bellator, that currently has a world-class champion in Andrey Koreshkov.

Mahitungod sa Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA mao ang usa ka nag-unang Mixed Martial Arts organisasyon nga nagpakita sa daghan sa mga labing maayo nga mga manggugubat sa kalibutan. Ubos sa direksyon sa beterano away promoter Scott Coker, Bellator anaa sa dul-an sa 500 milyon nga panimalay sa tibuok kalibutan sa kapin sa 140 mga nasud. Sa United States, Bellator makita sa taga TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event organisar, fighter nga kalamboan / nga relasyon, venue procurement, sponsorship paglalang / development, internasyonal nga lisensiya nga angayan, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California ug gipanag-iya sa higante nga kalingawan Viacom, panimalay ngadto sa mga kalibutan sa una nga kalingawan brands nga Sumpaysumpaya ang uban sa mga tumatan-aw pinaagi sa lig-ong nga sulod sa tibuok telebisyon, motion hulagway, online ug mobile nga mga platform.

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THIRD TIMES A CHARM – MICHAEL PAGE BOOKED TO FIGHT FERNANDO GONZALEZ ON SATURDAY, NOBYEMBRE 19 AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, Calif.

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Santa Monica, Calif (August 26, 2016) – After originally being slated to compete against one another at “Bellator 151” ug "Bellator 158," Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) has once again been booked to fight Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), this time on Nobyembre 19 at SAP Center in Bellator MMA’s stomping grounds of San Jose, Calif.

 

The card will mark the second time this year that Bellator MMA has taken its show to the beautiful SAP Center, which is home to the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The welterweight pairing makes up one fight of the event’s main card, which will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Tickets for this stacked MMA card go on sale Biyernes, September 2 sa Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place August 31 ug Septyembre 1.

 

Page, a highlight reel king before and after the bell rings, was at it again earlier this year, when Bellator MMA invaded the United Kingdom at "Bellator 158: London.” During his bout, “MVP” took care of business the only way he knows how, with an early stoppage and unforgettable celebration that was heard and seen around the world. Page’s impressive flying knee knockout sa Evangelista "cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Karon, the seven-fight Bellator MMA veteran looks to put to rest the opinion that he cannot defeat the always game “Menifee Maniac.”

 

Gonzalez enters the cage currently riding a string of five consecutive victories, all of which have come under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 32-year-old Menifee, Calif., native has been competing professionally since 2003, uban sa 25 wins under his belt, lakip 16 of the KO/submission variety. After a brief pause from MMA action to challenge Si Pablo "Semtex" Daley in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1 " event in 2015, Gonzalez returned to the sport of MMA, where he recently defeated Gilbert Smith in a split decision win at"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The win improves his overall record under the Bellator MMA banner to 5-0 and now puts him in a position to officially proclaim himself as the only man to beat “Venom,” and further his case for a 170-pound title shot.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)