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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, Directeur, 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 Juli 8-10 in het Las Vegas Convention Center. 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
LONDEN — (Juli 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (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: Londen," die zal plaatsvinden opJuli 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Engeland. In plaats daarvan, 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, Matt 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, enJames Gallagher (3-0) neemt 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 uit 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air levend en gratis on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/PT.
Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.
Hailing from Paris, Frankrijk, 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. Nu, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”
A native of Przemysl, Polen, 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 Juli 16 at The O2 in London.
"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card
Bellator MMA weltergewicht Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)
Bellator MMA Zwaargewicht Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)
Bellator MMA weltergewicht Feature Bout: Michael Pagina (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)
Bellator MMA vedergewicht Feature Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)
Voorlopige Card:
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)
Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)
Bellator MMA vlieggewicht Voorlopige Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)
Bellator MMA bantamgewicht Voorlopige Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)
Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)
Bellator MMA weltergewicht Voorlopige Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)
Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)
Bellator MMA middengewicht Voorlopige Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)
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Fort Myers, FL (Juli 5, 2016) – Rising star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Fort Myers Miracle’s 6:05 pm showdown against the Dunedin Blue Jays Zaterdag, Juli 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 Juni 4 op ESPN. Perrella, 14-0 (13 KO's), 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, Monaco (Juli 4, 2016) — De World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) heeft een beroep ontvangen van Stefano Sartori, manager van Braziliaanse jager Fabio Maldonado, om het resultaat van zijn juni opnieuw te beoordelen 17thvechten met Fedor Emelianenko, die kopte Fight Nights Global 50 in Saint Petersburgh, Rusland.
Emelianenko kreeg een overwinning bij meerderheidsbesluit, waarop Team Malondado beroep heeft aangetekend, een belangenconflict claimen omdat alle rechters in dienst zijn van de Russische MMA Unie, waarvan Emelianenko als president fungeert.
Team Maldonado vindt dat Maldonando de beslissing had moeten winnen, of het gevecht verklaarde op zijn minst gelijkspel, naar hun mening, want de Braziliaan won duidelijk de eerste ronde, 10-8, Emelianenko kwam terug om de tweede ronde te pakken, 10-9, en de derde ronde was een toss-up.
Omdat de vice-president van de Russische MMA Union Radmir Gabdullin was de hoofdrechter voor de bovengenoemde wedstrijd, Team Maldonando is van mening dat een eerlijk oordeel over zijn beroep alleen kan worden gegeven door onafhankelijke partijen, internationale rechters beoordelen de strijd.
Team Maldonando is tegen de beslissing in beroep gegaan op grond van het feit dat er een duidelijk belangenconflict was in termen van de Russische MMA Union-rechters en hun nauwe banden met Fedor, evenals de kwaliteit van de beslissingen die ze namen. In plaats van tegen de beslissing in beroep te gaan bij de Russische MMA-unie, waarvan zij beweerden dat het Russische rechters onder zware druk zou zetten, Team Maldonando deed rechtstreeks beroep bij de WMMAA omdat de Russische MMA-vakbond een gesanctioneerd lid is van de wereldwijde sanctie-instantie WMMAA.
WMMAA-voorzitter Vadim Finkelchtein heeft de volgende reeks acties aangekondigd:
Schema van majoor 2016 MMA-evenementen
3-8 augustus – Aziatisch MMA-kampioenschap in Hwasun, Zuid-Korea
Zeven. 14-16 – Europees MMA-kampioenschap in Tbilisi, Georgia
Oktober. 7-9 – Inaugurele pan-Amerikaanse kampioenschappen in Santiago, Chili
November. 18-20 – Wereldkampioenschap MMM in Macau, China
Informatie
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LOS ANGELES, CA— Juli 6, 2016—One of the greatest photographers of all-time, Howard Bingham, has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with renowned sports and marketing agent Harlan J. Werner to handle his photo collection featuring Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, the Black Panthers and Elvis Presley.
Bingham’s unbelievable talent and work has been seen world-wide in books, magazines, television and museums and art galleries as he has followed world leaders, the top musicians, Hollywood royalty, pop culture and one of the most recognized sports figures in the world in Muhammad Ali. Bingham was one of Ali’s best friends for over 50 years and followed the champion throughout his career and traveling with him world-wide.
“Howard has a very historic collection of photos numbering in the millions and this is the first time he has decided to license and offer his work to the public,” said Werner, who did a lot of work for Ali and currently represents Joe Namath, Sandy Koufax and many other superstar athletes. “I appreciate the trust that Howard and Dustin Bingham have put in me and Sports Placement Services to represent this historic collection of work. The collection and totality of the work is mind boggling. It is truly one of the few untapped photo collections in the world. We hope in the next year to be able to start sharing this incredible collection with the world.”
“Harlan’s love and dedication to the people he has worked with, including Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Sandy Koufax, Joe Namath and Mike Tyson and his vision to protect my father’s work made it an easy choice for us,” said Dustin Bingham. “We look forward to working with Harlan and sharing my father’s incredible work with the world.”
Werner, who is a long-time sports memorabilia collector and dealer as well as co-owner of a national chain of retail movie memorabilia stores, is the founder of Sports Placement Service Inc., a sports licensing and marketing company that was established in 1985 to market and capitalize retired athletes. Werner has represented some of sports greatest athletes—Ali, Namath, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Koufax, John Riggins, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale and Mike Tyson to name a few.
Werner is currently doing work for Koufax, Namath, Riggins, Fernando Valenzuela, Clayton Kershaw and Kershaw’s Challenge as well as the estate of Sonny Liston.
In addition to his personal knowledge of the memorabilia and autograph industry, Werner executive produced the movie “Tyson” and consulted on “One Night in Vegas” for ESPN’s 30 voor 30 serie.
Voor meer informatie, visit the Sports Placement Services website at http://www.sportsplacement.com.