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Topps is bringing its popular TOPPS NOW™ program to the UFC beginning with UFC 200. The Topps.com-exclusive product will showcase amazing bouts and top moments. The physical trading cards will be available for a pre-sale for UFC 200 starting today.
The cards will feature the winners of the big fights, including two championship bouts. UFC 200 is the ideal time to launch TOPPS NOW UFC with the caliber of fights on the docket, including Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones, Meisha Tate vs Amanda Nunes and Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt.
“UFC is the perfect fit to incorporate into the TOPPS NOW program immediately,” said Jeff Heckman, Директор, New Product Development and eCommerce Marketplace. “Every weekend there are great fights happening; we have seen a number of title changes over the last several months. TOPPS NOW is the best way to capture these moments and give UFC fans a collectible they will treasure.”
Topps has a number of initiatives planned for UFC fans to participate in and enjoy. The Fan Expo will take place from Юли 8-10 в Конгресния център на Лас Вегас. Among those are Promo Cards, Make Your Own Card, Topps UFC Knockout digital cards and a variety of other UFC cards available at the Expo.
Topps began making UFC trading cards in 2009.
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NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON
LONDON — (Юли 5, 2016) – An injury to Линтън Васел (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Лондон," която ще се проведе наЮли 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Англия. Вместо, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.
One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).
In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Мат Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, иДжеймс Галахър (3-0) придобива Mike Cutting (6-5).
In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 от 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air на живо и безплатно на SPIKE при 9 p.m. И/PT.
Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.
Родом от Париж, Франция, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Сега, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”
A native of Przemysl, Полша, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Юли 16 at The O2 in London.
"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card
Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) срещу. Paul Daley (38-13-2)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Мат Mitrione (10-5) срещу. Oli Thompson (17-8)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael Page (10-0) срещу. Еванджелиста "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) срещу. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)
Bellator MMA перо Feature Bout: Джеймс Галахър (3-0) срещу. Mike Cutting (6-5)
Предварителен Card:
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) срещу. Neil Grove (12-7)
Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) срещу. Лий Чадуик (21-12-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Предварителен Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) срещу. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)
Bellator MMA категория петел Предварителен Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) срещу. Dean Garnett (7-0)
Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Джейсън Радклиф (8-2) срещу. Jack Mason (29-15)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Предварителен Bout: Чейс Мортън (6-2) срещу. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)
Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) срещу. Manuel Garcia (27-19)
Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) срещу. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)
За незабавно освобождаване
Fort Myers, FL (Юли 5, 2016) – Rising star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Fort Myers Miracle’s 6:05 ч showdown against the Dunedin Blue Jays Събота, Юли 9 at Hammond Stadium.
Living and fighting out of Fort Myers, FL, Perrella burst onto the national scene by scoring a second round stoppage of previously unbeaten David Grayton Юни 4 на ESPN. Perrella, 14-0 (13 Нокаута), followed his victory with a memorable post fight interview where he emphatically stated he’s ready to fight the best in the welterweight division.
Outside of the ring Perrella is literally a good fella, living a clean lifestyle while giving back to the community by participating in different charitable causes.
“I’m excited to be able to come out and support a great local organization,” said Perrella. “I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and greet the fans too.”
A Minnesota Twins affiliate, the Miracle are excited about having Perrella and recognize him as a local rising star.
“It’s nice to honor one of the community’s up and comers,” Miracle GM Andrew Seymour said of Perrella.
After throwing the ceremonial first pitch, Perrella will be available to take photos, sign autographs and chat with those in attendance.
Tickets to the game are available by going tohttp://fm1.glitnirticketing.com/fmticket/web/stadiumg.php?status_id=2&event_id=101.
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MONTE CARLO, Монако (Юли 4, 2016) — The World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) has received an appeal from Stefano Sartori, manager of Brazilian fighter Fabio Maldonado, to reassess the result of his June 17татаfight with Fedor Emelianenko, which headlined Fight Nights Global 50 in Saint Petersburgh, Русия.
Emelianenko was awarded a win by majority decision, which Team Malondado has appealed, claiming a conflict of interest because all of the judges are employed by the Russian MMA Union, of which Emelianenko serves as president.
Team Maldonado believes Maldonando should have won the decision, or the fight declared a draw at the very least, in their opinion, as the Brazilian clearly won the first round, 10-8, Emelianenko came back to take the second round, 10-9, and the third round was a toss-up.
Because Russian MMA Union vice president Radmir Gabdullin was the head judge for the aforementioned bout, Team Maldonando feels that a fair judgement regarding its appeal can be rendered only by independent, international judges reviewing the fight.
Team Maldonando has appealed the decision on grounds that there was an obvious conflict of interest in terms of the Russian MMA Union judges and their close association with Fedor, as well as the quality of decisions they rendered. Rather than appeal the decision to the Russian MMA Union, which they claimed would place Russian judges under intense pressure, Team Maldonando made the appeal directly to the WMMAA because the Russian MMA Union is a sanctioned member of the worldwide sanctioning body WMMAA.
Президент на WMMAA Вадим Finkelchtein has announced the following sequence of actions:
Schedule of Major 2016 MMA Events
Aug.3-8 – Asian MMA Championship in Hwasun, Южна Корея
Седем. 14-16 – European MMA Championship in Tbilisi, Грузия
Октомври. 7-9 – Inaugural Pan-American Championships in Santiago, Chile
Ноември. 18-20 – World MMM Championship in Macau, Китай
Информация
Кикотене: @theWMMAA
Instagram: @worldmmaa
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Лос Анджелис, ЧЕ- Юли 6, 2016—Един от най-великите фотографи на всички времена, Хауърд Бингам, е сключил дългосрочно лицензионно споразумение с известния агент по спорт и маркетинг Harlan J. Вернер, за да се справи с колекцията си от снимки с участието на Мохамед Али, Мартин Лутър Кинг, Малкълм X, Бийтълс, Майкъл Джексън, Нелсън Мандела, Черните пантери и Елвис Пресли.
Невероятният талант и работа на Бингъм се среща в целия свят в книгите, списания, телевизия и музеи и художествени галерии, тъй като той е последвал световни лидери, най-добрите музиканти, Холивудски кралски особи, поп култура и една от най-признатите спортни фигури в света в Мохамед Али. Бингам беше един от най-добрите приятели на Али за повече 50 години и последва шампиона през цялата му кариера и пътуване с него по целия свят.
„Хауърд има много историческа колекция от снимки, наброяващи милиони и това е първият път, когато той решава да лицензира и предлага работата си на обществеността,- каза Вернер, който свърши много работа за Али и в момента представлява Джо Намат, Санди Куфакс и много други суперзвездни спортисти. „Оценявам доверието, което Хауърд и Дъстин Бингам ми оказаха и на Sports Placement Services, за да представям тази историческа колекция от творби. Събирането и цялостността на работата е изумителна. Това е наистина една от малкото неизползвани колекции от снимки в света. Надяваме се през следващата година да можем да започнем да споделяме тази невероятна колекция със света. "
„Любовта и отдадеността на Харлан към хората, с които е работил, включително Мохамед и Лони Али, Санди Куфакс, Джо Намат и Майк Тайсън и визията му да защити работата на баща ми го направи лесен избор за нас,- каза Дъстин Бингам. „Очакваме с нетърпение да работим с Харлан и да споделяме невероятната работа на баща ми със света.“
Вернер, който е дългогодишен колекционер и дилър на спортни сувенири, както и съсобственик на национална верига магазини за сувенири за филми на дребно, е основател на Sports Placement Service Inc., компания за лицензиране и маркетинг на спорт, създадена през 1985 да предлагат и капитализират пенсионираните спортисти. Вернер е представлявал някои от най-големите спортисти - Али, Namath, Карим Абдул Джабар, Куфакс, Джон Ригинс, Рой Кампанела, Дон Драйсдейл и Майк Тайсън, за да назовем само няколко.
В момента Вернер върши работа за Koufax, Namath, Ригинс, Фернандо Валенсуела, Clayton Kershaw и Kershaw’s Challenge, както и имението на Сони Листън.
В допълнение към личните си познания за индустрията за сувенири и автографи, Изпълнителният директор на Вернер продуцира филма "Тайсън" и се консултира за "Една нощ във Вегас" за ESPN 30 за 30 серия.
За повече информация, посетете уебсайта за услуги за спортно разположение на адрес HTTP://www.sportsplacement.com.