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Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

NO APRIL FOOLIN’: BOYINGTON VACATES TITLE, ERICKSON FIGHTS POWELL FOR THE STRAP

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (April 1, 2016) – The earth-shattering announcement came late last night. New England Fights (NEF) Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (13-8) took to Facebook to notify his fans that he had vacated the title belt. Some speculated that it could be an April Fools’ grap, but those rumors were later quelled when Boyington himself stated under the thread that his decision had been made for personal and medical reasons, citing recent surgeries and a host of longstanding injuries.

 

“After one of the most inspirational and exhilarating rides of my life, I have talked with my wife, my coaching staff and teammates and have decided it’s now time to let go of one chapter and turn the page for another,” Boyington stated when reached for official comment. “NEF has been there for me since the start and I couldn’t ask for a better group to get me where I want to go. I like the thought of vacating the belt on top and handing it off to one of my teammates, hopefully Josh Harvey (0-0) and I will be excited to watch a couple other lightweight warriors going after the strap. Obviously Jon Lemke has quite a claim to that shot and I see my friend Jesse Erickson in the mix as well. Whatever should happen, I will always cherish every battle I’ve had in the NEF cage. Thank you sincerely to Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo.”

 

NEF executives acted quickly and formulated a plan by middernag to fill the title that sits atop the fight promotion’s most hotly contested professional division. As a new day dawned, that plan had come to fruition.

 

“Bruce was a great champion,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “He was the face of this promotion for two years. The 155-pound title is our most coveted championship and there is no shortage of worthy challengers. The decision to fill it as soon as possible was an easy one to make.”

 

Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (6-4) en Devin Powell (5-1) will now meet in a five-round contest at “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” to crown a new champion. The bout was already signed as a non-title three-rounder to headline the MMA portion of the April 23rd fight card in Lewiston, Maine. Both athletes quickly agreed to go five rounds with the title on the line. Both athletes have each won their last three fights in a row respectively.

 

“I am honored to be able to fight for the title which I saw Bruce Boyington recently defend against Jon Lemke (5-4) in the best local fight I’ve ever gotten to see,” said Powell. “I hope Jesse and I can put on a show for the fans that can be talked about for years to come. I’ve been training too hard and too long to not hop on this opportunity. I can’t wait to get in that cage April 23rdin front of an always amped up NEF crowd!”

 

Speaking of Lemke, NEF executives placed one condition on the upcoming Erickson-Powell bout – the winner must make his first defense of the lightweight title against Lemke. Lemke lost a very close split decision in an attempt to claim the title from Boyington earlier this year. That fight has been called “the greatest fight to ever take place in the NEF MMA cage” by many observers.

 

“Jon Lemke more-than deserves another crack at the strap,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson. “His bout with Bruce at ‘NEF 21’ was nothing short of epic. I was completely spellbound watching that fight for the full 25-minutes it was contested. It’s a bittersweet time at NEF. Bruce was a great fighting champion and despite the high stakes every time he stepped into the cage, he was always one of the most active competitors on the NEF roster. Bruce’s warrior spirit and memorable performances in the NEF cage will be dearly missed, but we are fortunate to have so many superb athletes waiting in the wings right behind him to fill that void. There will be no shortage of upcoming action in the NEF lightweight division.”

 

“It was a privilege and honor to fight Bruce for the lightweight title,” stated Lemke when reached for comment. “After the fight, I was pretty confident I did enough to win. Nou, after watching the fight numerous times, there is no doubt in my mind that I won that fight. If Bruce doesn’t want to fight me again and vacate his belt, I understand and respect that decision. Egter, I am hungrier than ever and want what I believe is rightfully mine. It would be an honor to fight the winner of Erickson versus Powell for the title and I very much look forward to it.”

 

Die April 23rd bout will be Jesse Erickson’s third attempt to capture the lightweight title. He had competed against Boyington twice previously unsuccessfully for the championship.

 

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete once again for the NEF lightweight title,” stated Erickson. “I was embarrassed postponing my first fight with Devin due to injury, but it seems everything happens for a reason. To bleed for gold and glory. My Viking ancestors would be proud. Give me the battle I crave, Devin. Victory or Valhalla!”

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

‘STITCH’ DURAN SIGNS CONTRACT WITH REEBOK

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April Fools..Stich is not getting a Reebok shoe… He’s the New Undisputed Bellator Hand-Wrapping Champion.

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Bo: Stitch wraps the hands of “King Mo” Lawal at “Bellator MMA: Dinamiet 1 " (Krediet: Bellator/Esther Lin)

SANTA MONICA (Maart 31, 2016) – When watching any combat sports event, it’s odd not to see Jacob “Stitch” Duran as the professional cutman on duty. Vandag, Bellator MMA is pleased to secure his services as its lead cutman for the foreseeable future, after “Stitch” signed a multi-year contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

Starting with "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " op April 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT, the most famous cutman in the world will do everything in his power to get Bellator fighters prepped for entering the cage and helping them continue on once the bell rings, giving them “one more round.”

 

Steek joins a great team of cutmen including Matt Marsden, Dean Lassiter en Paul Quiredos.

 

“Working with my old friend, Scott Coker and Bellator is a true honor,” said Duran. “I can’t wait to get started working for a great organization that respects their employees and truly makes their fighters the top priority!"

 

While working for Bellator, “Stitch” will not be prevented from seeking sponsors to wear and will also continue to work boxing events, with high profile clients the likes of Andre Ward, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko.

Amateur MMA, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

ALL ROADS LEAD TO MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD IN LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (Maart 31, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy volgende byeenkoms te hou, “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” op Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and professional boxing bouts. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the full fight card for the event. The fight card is scheduled to feature three professional boxing matches, six professional MMA bouts, and twelve exciting amateur MMA contests.

 

On the professional boxing side of the card, Northeast Junior Welterweight Champion, and the pride of West Forks, Maine, Brandon “Die kanon” Berry(11-1, 7 Uitklophoue) returns to the ring for a six-rounder with Detroit, Michigan’s James Lester (10-9, 4 Uitklophoue). Berry, one of the most popular boxers to ever come out of Maine, will look for his fourth consecutive victory since returning from a shoulder injury last year.

 

That will prove easier said than done with Lester standing in the opposite corner. Lester is a product of the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit where world champions like Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 Uitklophoue), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 Uitklophoue), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 Uitklophoue) and Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 Uitklophoue) have trained under the late Emmanuel Steward. Lester was ranked number-two nationally as an amateur. He presents a dangerous threat to Berry, one that could very well play the role of “spoiler” te “Die kanon” and his legion of fans.

 

After a bloody war of a professional boxing debut at “NEF 21” verlede maand, NEF MMA regular Crowsneck BOUTIN (0-0-1) will once again step into the boxing ring, this time facing Brandon Montella (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue). Montella, now a resident of Massachusetts, grew up in Maine and served in the United States Marine Corps.

 

Headlining the professional MMA portion of the fight card will be Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (6-4) en Devin Powell (5-1) in 'n liggewig-wedstryd. Both fighters are currently on a three-fight win streak.

 

“I try to focus on what is right in front of me,” said Erickson during a recent interview on The MMA Report Podcast. “I never looked past my opponents but I like to think what the reward is going to be when I beat this guy.”

 

Neither athlete can afford to overlook the other, but a win for either could very well mean a call from one of the national promotions. Erickson has been there before with Bellator. Powell is an all-around talent with some slick finishes to his credit.

 

“This is the type of MMA fight we absolutely love,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “You have two guys who match up so well. They’ve both been racking up the wins. They’ve faced some of the same opponents. They’re both solid on the mat and on their feet. I expect this to be yet another crazy, wild NEF MMA main event!”

 

“Crazy” en “wild” do not even begin to describe the grudge that has developed between Josh “Hook On” Harvey (0-0) en Matt “Ken pop” Definiering (2-1). The bitter rivals will meet at a fight weight of 150-pounds at “NEF 22” in an MMA bout. The bout will be Harvey’s professional debut after a stellar 5-1 amateur career that saw him capture the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title, as well as the northeast regions number-one ranking. The well-publicized personal issues between Harvey and Denning will be settled in the cage on April 23rd.

 

The professional portion of the MMA card will also feature the pro debut of Harvey’s Young’s MMA teammate Aaron “Meedoënlose” Lacey (0-0) as he takes on veteran “Onsplinterbaar 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-5) in 'n veergewig bout. Lacey vacated the NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title in order to turn professional.

 

That title will not stay vacant very long as Kaleb Hall (6-3) en Erik Nelson (2-2) face off to determine a new champion at the top of the amateur MMA card. Hall is coming off a first-round submission win at “NEF XX” laaste val, while Nelson recently picked up a unanimous decision victory at “NEF 21.”

 

The amateur MMA card will also feature a women’s fight between Angela Young(0-1) en “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-0). Young and Sparrell made their respective debuts last year at “NEF XIX.”

 

die volle “NEF 22” stryd kaart (onderhewig aan verandering en goedkeuring van die Gevegsport owerheid van Maine):

 

 

BEROEPSBOKS

175 Crowsneck BOUTIN 0-0-1 (Choi) vs Brandon Montella 3-0 (The Way)

140 Brandon Berry 11-1 (West Forks) vs James Lester 10-9 (Kronk)

140 Josh Parker 0-2-1 (Genadeloos) vs Evincii Dixon 7-13-1 (Lancaster)

PROFESSIONELE MMA

 

205 Mike Hansen 3-3 (Berserkers) vs Jesse Baughman 0-1 (Link)

170 Jarod Lawton 4-2 (Lawton/NEU) vs Aaron Aschendorf 2-2 (ABCC)

155 Devin Powell 5-1 (Nostos) vs Jesse Erickson 6-4 (CMBJJ)

150 Josh Harvey 0-0 (Young se) vs Matt Denning 2-1 (CMBJJ)

155 Zenon Herrera 0-3 (Onafhanklike) vs Tollison Lewis 0-5 (CMBJJ)

145 Aaron Lacey 0-0 (Young se) vs Derek Shorey 3-5 (Shatterproof)

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

145 *TITEL Kaleb Hall 6-3 (Choi) vs Erik Nelson 2-2 (CMBJJ)

265 Dave Smith 2-1 (Berserkers) vs Nick Gulliver 2-0 (First Class)

265 Matt Glover 1-0 (Berserkers) vs Ras Hylton 1-0 (First Class)

265 Joe Krech 0-1 (Berserkers) vs Bryce Bamford 1-0 (First Class)

185 Anthony Spires 0-1 (Onafhanklike) vs Mike Williams 1-1 (CMBJJ)

170 John Hansen 0-0 (Berserkers) vs Alex Payson 1-0 (First Class)

155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (Die. ME Budo Arts) vs Frank Johanson 0-1 (CMBJJ)

150 Cory verhoor 1-2 (Genadeloos) vs Jeremy Tyler 4-3 (Span Ierse)

145 Johnny Crafts 4-0 (NUWE) vs Taylor Costantino 2-1 (Team Irish PTC)

145 Glenn Kasabian 0-0 (Choi) vs Matt Marshall 2-5 (Plaasmoorde Athletix)

140 Angela Young 0-1 (Young se) vs Hannah Sparrell 1-0 (First Class)

125 Jake Denham 1-0 (Lawton BJJ) vs Ryan Daley 0-2 (Span Ierse)

 

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

FANS ATTENDING ‘BELLATOR 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’ WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LEGENDARY BELLATOR MMA FIGHTERS ROYCE GRACIE & WANDERLEI SILVA

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 30, 2016) – Fans attending "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " opApril 22 by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will be able to meet two of the sport’s most popular athletes:Royce Gracie en Wanderlei Silva.

The two legendary Brazilian superstars will be participating in an exclusive meet and greet for ticketholders on the Mohegan Sun Arena concourse beginning at 6 namiddag. EN.

 

The highly anticipated event features the debut of Benson "Glad" Henderson (23-5), as hy daag welterweight kampioen Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vir sy gordel. Voormalige veergewigtitel titlist Patricio "Pitbull" Freire(24-3) voldoen aan John "Macapa" Teixeira (19-1-2) in the co-main event while other bouts on the card include Connecticut’s own "Ierse" Brennan Ward (13-3) and British striking sensation Michael Page (9-0) vegEvangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) en Jeremie Holloway (7-1) respectively in welterweight attractions.

 

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " begin by net $30 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, Ticketmaster.com en die Mohegan Sun Box Office. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op pen op 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Die uitsending sal onmiddellik gevolg word deur die baanbreker, stigtingsvergadering "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " gebeurtenis.

 

Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, die man wat beskou word as uitgevind die sport soos ons dit vandag ken. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie verskeie teenstanders sou breek in 'n enkele nag, van wie baie baie groter as hy. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight, vandag, dit is moeilik om 'n MMA vegter wat nie opgelei in die kuns van jiu jitsu-vind. This past February, Gracie defeated Ken Shamrock in a record-shattering fight that was witnessed on Spike by over 3.5 miljoen kykers.

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Wanderlei Silva, who was recently signed to a Bellator MMA contract. “The Axe Murderer” is a Pride and UFC veteran, who brings an intimidating and imposing presence with him every time he steps into the cage. Silva hopes of adding to an already-impressive list of wins that include: Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Brian Stann and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (2x).

 

Volledige "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Fight Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight wêreldtitel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Patricio Freire (24-3) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-1) vs. Matt Secor (7-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Djamil Chan (11-2) vs. Richard Patishnock (6-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Chris Foster (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Pete Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde lig swaargewig Voorlopige Bout: Mike Zichelle (7-4) vs. Joe Cronin (19-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Matt Bessette (17-7) vs. Keith Richardson (14-6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Tim Caron (3-0) vs. Justin Sumter (0-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Blair Tugman (7-6) vs. Jay Perrin (2-1)

gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, NBC, World Series of Veg

WSOF30: TAK VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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WSOF30: TAK VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF
FOUR-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW BEGINS AT
11:30 P.M ET ON SATURDAY, April 2

Matt Church replaces injured Gil Guardado against
Steve Kozola in 160-pound preliminary contest

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
LAS VEGAS (Maart 30, 2016) -World Reeks Veg (WSOF.com) het vandag aangekondig that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Tak vs. Starks, wêreldkampioenskap Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 pond) matchup tussen Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) en Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas op Saterdag, April 2, woon op NBCSN by 11:30 namiddag. ET/8:30 namiddag. PT.

Daarbenewens, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 pond) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), Wie sal nou in die gesig staar Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, en Jeff Romeinse (1-2-1) sal vierkante af met Zach Bunnell (0-0) in 'n weltergewig (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

The 5-foot-11, 32-year-old Williams is looking to rebound from a narrow, split decision defeat at the hands of Jake "Die Honey Bear" Heun by WSOF26 Desember 18, 2015.

One fight prior to the loss, Williams submitted Jared Hatch with a shoulder choke in the third round (4:10) of their matchup on November 14, 2015.

Die 6-voet, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. In sy laaste begin, Harris, wat verdien 7 van sy 8 career victories by way of (T)KO of voorlegging, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Church of Las Vegas will attempt to notch his fourth consecutive win, after threestraight finishes, the last of which came on March 4 when he submitted Pat DeFranco with a leglock in the first round (2:55) of their matchup.

Tickets for WSOF30: Tak vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Deure by Die Gesamentlike by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sal oopmaak vir die geleentheid by 4 namiddag. PT, en die eerste voorlopige bout sal begin by 5 namiddag.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, huidige wêreldkampioen Reeks Veg middelgewig-kampioen David Tak (17-3), die liga se eerste-ooit, twee-afdeling titelhouer, sal sy gesogte kroon sit op die lyn teen top aanspraakmaker Clifford Starks (13-2).

In die mede-hoofren, superster Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) sal onlangse World Series Slag van Veg one-night, agt-man toernooi naaswenner Joao "Die Brasiliaanse Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) met die vakante World Series of Veg welterweight kampioenskap op die spel.

Elders op die vier-stryd, lewe NBCSN beeldsending, voorlegging kenner Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) sal vierkante af met Jake "Die Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) in 'n ligte swaargewig (205 pond) wedstryd, terwyl World Series of Veg nuweling en uitklophou kunstenaar Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) sal horings met slot Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) by welterweight.

MAIN CARD (Woon op NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Tak (Kampioen) vs. Clifford Starks (Challenger)

World Series of Fighting Vacant Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Challenger) vs. Joao Zeferino (Challenger)

Lig Swaargewig: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Weltergewig: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

VOORLOPIGE CARD (Woon op WSOF.com)

Weltergewig: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middelgewigtitel: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 pond): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Vlieggewig: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Kapokgewig: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andres Ponce
Weltergewig: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell
gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Re'zin VF, stoei

Re'zin VF: WOMEN’S WRESTLING PHENOM KANAKO MURATA MAKES MMA DEBUT AGAINST RISING STAR NATALYA DENISOVA SUNDAY APRIL 17 IN NAGOYA, JAPAN

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Women’s amateur wrestling superstar Kanako Murata (foto) will make her much-anticipated professional MMA debut against Russian rising star Natalya Denisova at the star-studded RIZIN FF event in Nagoya, Japan op Sondag, April 17.

TOKYO – March 29, 2016- Re'zin VF, die vechtsporten bevordering gelei deur die voormalige PRIDE FC kop Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced that famed women’s amateur wrestling champion Kanako Murata (0-0) sal maak haar hoogs verwagte, professionele Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) debuut teen stygende ster Natalya Denisova (2-1) in a 116-pound catchweight affair at the “Top Presents RIZIN Fighting Federation I” extravaganza at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan op Sondag, April 17.

The 5-foot-1, 22-year-old Murata of Ehime, Japan will compete under MMA rules for the first time after amassing a collection of accolades as an amateur wrestler, including three junior Olympic medals.

Murata’s most impressive achievement came in 2011 when she nearly defeated three-time Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida during the All-Japan championships.

An MMA student since 2015, Murata has been training under the command of DEEP Featherweight Champion Kazunori Yokota and former DREAM competitor Takeshi Yamazaki, and has been sparring predominantly with male fighters.

Denisova of Cheboksary, Russia will seek her third consecutive win in what will mark her first appearance under the RIZIN FF banner. In her last start onSeptember 26, she utilized her sharp, aggressive striking arsenal to finish Marina Lvova in die tweede ronde (:32) of battle with a barrage of punches.

The 25-year-old Denisova gained worldwide recognition for the first time four years ago after video surfaced of her defeating a male opponent in an MMA bout.

Prys van 100,000 jen, kaartjies vir "Top Presents RIZIN Veg Federasie Ek" is te koop en kan aanlyn gekoop word by Ticketbis.com.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, voormalige PRIDE FC middelgewig-kampioen en produktiewe superster Wanderlei "Die Byl Moordenaar" Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC) sal span met 'n vegter wat binnekort aangekondig word, in 'n spesiale worstel "tag wedstryd,"En die stryd om 'n duo bestaan ​​van mede-legende, Kazushi Sakuraba, (26-17-1, 2 NC) en Hideo Tokoro (33-28-2).

Prolific striker and 13-fight UFC veteran Daron Cruickshank (16-8, 1 NC) sal bots met die indiening kenner Shinji "Torao Supernova" Sasaki (16-8-3) in 'n liggewig (155 pond) matchup.

Hard-hitting uitklophou kunstenaars Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) en Kirill Sidelnikov (8-4) sal gaan na die oorlog in 'n swaargewig geveg.

In oop gewig aksie vir vroue, versier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wêreldkampioen en vroue se Plaasmoorde swaargewig vooruitsig Gabi Garcia (1-0) sal bots met die tweemalige kampioen Pankrasie Anna Malyukova (1-0).

Onlangse risien VF Grand Prix toernooi halfeindronde Theodore Tall (8-3) sal vierkante af met die voormalige K-1 kampioen Jaideep "Heart" week (2-1 Plaasmoorde; 40-10, 13 KO se skopboks) in 'n 216- pond catchweight stryd.

Sambo wêreldkampioen Vadim Nemkov (5-1) sal plaasvind op onoorwonne, aggressiewe-gesinde doelskieter en top Nordiese vooruitsig "King" Karl Albrektsson (4-0) in 'n ligte swaargewig (205 pond) kantel.

In 'n 180-pond Plaasmoorde reëls catchweight wedstryd, vernietigende krag ponserHisaki Kato (5-2) sal op mede Voleinder neem Yuta "Ander" Watanabe (19-6-4).

Om terug te kom Aksie vir die eerste keer in vyf jaar, geliefde swaargewig Kazuyuki "Ol 'Ironhead" Fujita (15-10), sal in die gesig staar onlangse RIZIN VF Grand Prix toernooi naaswenner en gevaarlike uitklophou kunstenaar George "Denise" PROCHAZKA (16-3-1).

in vlieggewig (125 pond) aksie, voorlegging kampioen Allan "Grim" Birth (14-3) sal sluit horings met 'n rooi-warm kampioen Yuki Motoya (15-4, 1 NC).

Volg Re'zin VF:

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Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

BELLATOR RETAINS THE SERVICES OF EXCITING FEATHERWEIGHT EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Bo: Emmanuel Sanchez lands a shot on Daniel Pineda at “Bellator 149” op Februarie. 19, 2016

SANTA MONICA (Maart 29, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce that it has retained the services of 25-year-old talent Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2), having re-signed the exciting fighter to a multi-year, multi-fight contract extension.

 

Sanchez boasts a 6-1 record under the Bellator banner, with his only loss coming in the form of a decision at the hands of former featherweight champion Pat Curran (21-7). The exciting product from the famed Roufusport Team earned his contract extension after winning three fights in a row against Henry Corrales (12-2), Justin Lawrence (8-3) en Daniel Pineda (21-12) all in under five months.

 

“El Matador’s” fight against Pineda kicked off action for the record breaking “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event that was watched by over 3.5 miljoen kykers. You can watch the enthralling action by clicking on the image below.

 

VIDEO: Click above to re-watch the epic battle from Bellator 149

 

Sanchez trains under the tutelage of highly regarded coach Duke Roufus alongside former WWE superstar CM Punk and other talented MMA fighters the likes of Ben Askren and Anthony Pettis. Vroeër vandeesmaand, Roufus shed light on a positive story involving an MMA fighter and a motor vehicle, when he announced that Sanchez had used his “Bellator 149” purse to buy a new car for his mother.

gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, World Series of Veg

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, Junie 17, Woon op NBCSN

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TICKETS FOR WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
ON SALE FRIDAY, April 1

LIGHTWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT:
JASON HIGH VS. MIKE RICCI

LAS VEGAS (Maart 29, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. with a stacked lineup of Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) fights led by a world heavyweight championship showdown between reigning kingpin Blagoy Ivanov(13-1) and Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1), woon op NBCSN by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT op Vrydag, Junie 17.

In the lightweight (155 pond) mede-hoofren, supersterre Jason "Die Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) en Mike "Die Mars" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Prys van $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, April 1 by 10 voormiddag. EN, at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

“We are looking forward to returning to the great state of Connecticut, and putting on another phenomenal world championship event featuring some of our top superstars, for fans at Foxwoods Resort Casino,"Sê World Series of Veg President Vader Chiefs.

Blagoy Ivanov vs. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 van sy 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO of voorlegging. By die 2008 World Sambo Championships, he made his first big mark in combat sports, defeating all-time great Fedor Emelianenko.

Ivanov made his way to World Series of Fighting after a near-flawless, 8-fight run under the promotion of Bellator, posting an overall, 7-1 record there. He seized the World Series of Fighting heavyweight championship from Smealinho Rama, forcing Rama to tap out from a guillotine choke in the third round (1:17) of their matchup on June 5, 2015, and successfully defended the title for the first time on October 17, scoring 'n tweede ronde (4:33) TKO op Derrick Mehman met 'n spervuur ​​van stoot.

Copeland of Denver, Lap. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. Die 6-voet-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Die Merk" Gaethje has notched 8 van sy 13 career wins, to date, via (T)KO of voorlegging.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Mej. made his long-awaited return to the cage on November 20 at WSOF25, after signing an exclusive, multi-fight contract with World Series of Fighting, and scored a thunderous, tweede ronde (:47) KO op Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

Die 5-voet-9, 34-year-old High, a veteran of the UFC and Strikeforce, initially caught the attention of the MMA world while fighting at an elite level in Japan under the promotion of K-1 and Dream where he faced and defeated the likes of Andre Galvao en Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom My Jordan.

Ricci of Montreal, Quebec, Canada reached the final round on the 16ste season of the hit competition reality show Die uiteindelike Fighter.

Die 6-voet, 30-year-old member of famed trainer Firas Zahabi’s Tristar Gym fight team is looking for his fourth consecutive win, after defeating the likes of Jorge Gurgel, George Sotiropoulos en Joe Condon, whom Ricci conquered by way of first round (2:41) KO with a head kick at WSOF25.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, by 5 namiddag. EN, en die eerste voorlopige card bout sal begin by 6 namiddag.

Bykomende aanvalle sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.
Amateur MMA, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

BOXERS LOOK TO GET ON THE WINNING TRACK AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Maart 29, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy volgende byeenkoms te hou, “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” op Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and professional boxing bouts. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of a professional junior welterweight bout to the boxing portion of the “NEF 22” stryd kaart. Josh Parker (0-2-1) is geskeduleer om gesig Evincii “Prize Fighter” Dixon (7-13-1, 2 Uitklophoue) in 'n vier-ronde wedstryd.

 

Josh Parker is the founder and head coach of Ruthless MMA & Boxing based in Benton, Maine. Prior to entering the boxing ranks, Parker was a regular in the NEF MMA cage. He boxed to a draw against fellow NEF MMA alum Elias Leland (0-0-1) last November in Lewiston. Mees onlangs, Parker dropped a decision to undefeated Julio Perez (4-0) on a boxing card in Rhode Island. He is hungry for his first victory as a professional boxer.

 

“I want to thank NEF for another opportunity to fight,” het Parker gesê. “I have a lot to prove. My skills have not been reflected in my past few performances. I’ve switched up some aspects of my training and I’m confident that I will finally be able to bring the real me to the ring. I will be facing an experienced opponent who will present some tough challenges for me – which is exactly what I wanted. The toughest opponent I’ve ever faced is myself, and now that I’ve figured him out, it doesn’t matter who’s standing in front of me.”

 

A veteran of more than twenty professional fights, Evincii Dixon has been one of the northeast’s most active boxers since his debut in the summer of 2013. Dixon, who calls Lancaster, Pennsylvania his home, often fights multiple times in a given month in places as far away as Texas, California and, mees onlangs, Ohio. He made the 500-mile trek to Lewiston, Maine last month, picking up a win in the NEF ring against Antonio Chaves Fernandez (7-26-3). Dixon will be looking to get back in the win column at “NEF 22” after a loss last weekend.

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

Combate Americas, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

COMBATE AMERICAS ACTION HEATS UP WITH WEEKLY MMA FIGHT SERIES ON NBC UNIVERSO, BEGINNING MONDAY, April 18

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THIRTY FIGHTS IN THIRTY DAYS!

NEW YORK - Maart 28, 2015 - Combate Americas, die eerste-ooit U.S. Spaans Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) sport franchise gestig deur Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mede-skepper Campbell McLaren, today announced the return of its epic, action-packed “Road To the Championship” fight series to NBC UNIVERSO, die moderne vermaak en sport kabel kanaal vir Latinos, with a weekly, one-hour program, begin Maandag, April 18, by 12 voormiddag. EN/9 namiddag. PT, from Los Angeles, Kalifornië.

A total of 30 bouts featuring the most fearsome, emerging Hispanic MMA fighters, including Imagen Award-winning Combate Americas reality series contestant and professional boxer Ricky "Die Gallero" Palacios (5-1 Plaasmoorde, 2-0-1 boks), Uría Faber beskerm Erick Sanchez (6-2), John "Sexy Sexy" Castaneda (9-2) and women’s atomweight standout and Eddie Bravo pupil Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (4-3), will unfold over the course of a 30-day period.

“We are thrilled to be featured in a new, weekly slot that will allow us to continuously showcase the best and most exciting young Hispanic fighters and future world champions” said McLaren.

“Since we launched our franchise,"Het McLaren, “NBC Universo has played an instrumental part in helping Combate Americas engage a national Hispanic audience, so we look forward to returning to their incredible platform, and entertaining and inspiring new and existing MMA fans throughout the U.S.

“Combate Americas is a great place for fighters of Latin backgrounds to shine in front of martial arts fans”, gesê Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production at NBC Universo. “It’s very exciting to have another season of Combate Americas on NBC Universo. We’re sure our audience will be thrilled with each fight scheduled since they will all feature top notch fighters.”

Additional participating fighters and matchups will be announced soon, as will the Los Angeles location for the kick-off event and host venues for subsequent events.

The first weekly show on April 18 will mark the third event in the “Road To The Championship” series. Following the sixth event in the series, which kicked off on September 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nev., the most successful competitors in each weight class will be placed in the first Combate Americas world championship bouts in history.