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LFA RETURNS TO SOUTH DAKOTA WITH CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER AT LFA 37
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy strijdgemeenschap (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will bring a championship doubleheader to South Dakota at LFA 37. The promotion will crown its king and queen of the flyweight division as both the men’s and women’s vacant 125-pound titles will be on the line.
The main event of LFA 37 will crown a new LFA flyweight champion when South Dakota native Sid “Boosaardig” Bice battles Cuban Olympic wrestler “Super” Maikel Perez for the vacant strap. Het co-main event van LFA 37 will crown a new LFA women’s flyweight champion when Colombian knockout sensation Sabina Mazo faces Colorado powerhouse Shannon Sinn for the vacant women’s title. LFA 37 – Bice vs. Perez takes place Vrijdag, April 20th In het Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. De gehele belangrijkste kaart zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
“LFA 37 will continue our exciting history in South Dakota that began with the RFA in August 2014,” Opgegeven Soares. “We brought the first sanctioned MMA event to the state at RFA 17, we hosted the first MMA world title fight in the state, and now we will bring the first women’s world title fight to ‘The Mount Rushmore State’ at LFA 37.”
Bice (8-1) is widely considered one of the top flyweight prospects in MMA as well as one of the best fighters to hail from “De Mount Rushmore State”. The Winner, South Dakota native, who wrestled collegiately in Sioux Falls at Augustana University, made a successful return to his homestate after signing with LFA last year. “Sid Vicious” won both of his fights for LFA in Sioux Falls by establishing his signature frenetic pace that he uses to outclass his opponents with movement, dominant wrestling, and precise striking. The 28-year-old Factory X Muay Thai product, who is based in Denver, now looks to win gold in his home state at LFA 37.
Perez (6-1) is a former Olympian and Cuban national wrestling team member. The 34-year-old began competing on Cuba’s national team at international tournaments when he was 17-years-old. This included competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. “Super Maikel” also represented Cuba at the 2009 World Championships and the 2006 en 2009 Pan American Championships. Perez took the gold medal at 60 kg at the 2009 Pan American Championships. Perez, who trains at Kings MMA in southern California, now looks to add more gold to his trophy case at LFA 37. He will get that chance in front of the same fans he impressed last summer at LFA 19.
Klein (4-0) is one of MMA’s breakout stars of 2017. The 20-year-old Colombian signed with LFA when she was 19-years-old and quickly burst onto the global scene last April at LFA 9. This happened when she knocked out 82nd Airborne Army veteran Jamie Thorton with a jaw-dropping head kick that went viral and was featured on every major MMA website as well as mainstream outlets such as USA Today. The Kings MMA product, who trains alongside Perez, then doubled-down in her sophomore appearance for LFA by knocking out Minnesota National Guard member Linsey Williams with another first round head kick. De “Colombian Queen” is now looking for her crown and perhaps a hat trick head kick KO courtesy of one of the most lethal high kicks in MMA.
Sinn (5-5) is one of the most physically imposing women in the flyweight division. Her statuesque physique, aggressive fighting style, and technical grappling have made her a fan favorite. The Colorado native also happens to train alongside two of the best female fighters in the world, UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and UFC women’s flyweight #1 contender Valentina Shevchenko. Sinn’s world-class training partners, take-on-all-comers mentality, and relentless work ethic has allowed the 38-year-old Coloradan to enjoy a career resurgence that includes back-to-back wins over the 2016 RFA Fans’ Choice “Prospect van het Jaar” Katy Collins as well as former LFA title challenger Heather Bassett. She now looks for her crowning moment by capturing LFA gold.
LFA 37 will feature the fourth championship doubleheader to take place in the state of South Dakota as well as the first-ever women’s world title fight to take place inside “De Mount Rushmore State”. The first three championship doubleheaders (six overall title fights) were contested under the RFA banner.
RFA visited South Dakota a total of four times and produced an incredible amount of talent at those four events. Ten fighters went on to compete for the UFC and five more would go on to fight for Bellator. Christos Giagos, Luke Sanders, Devin Clark, Geane Herrera, Khalil Rountree, Matthew Lopez, Terrion goederen, Jordan Johnson, Joe Gigliotti, and Brian Camozzi are the ten fighters that competed for the RFA in South Dakota before signing with the UFC. Justin Lawrence, Mark Dickman, Francisco France, Leandro Higo, and Logan Storley are the five fighters that competed for the RFA in South Dakota before signing with Bellator.
RFA 37 was the final RFA event in the state of South Dakota, before the merger, and it was featured on UFC President Dana White’s hit reality show Dana White: Kijk in’ For A Fight. Five fighters from that event were signed to the UFC and another two signed with Bellator. That includes every fighter that won on the main card and another fighter that won on the undercard. LFA 37 looks to continue this tradition of success in the state.
Currently Announced Main Card (Uitgezonden op AXS TV op 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Flyweight Title Bout (125 pond)
– Sid Bice (8-1) vs. Maikel Perez (6-1)
Co-Main Event | Women’s Flyweight Title Bout (125 pond)
– Sabina Mazo (4-0) vs. Shannon Sinn (5-5)
Welterweight But (170 pond)
– Jordon Larson (8-4) vs. Clarence Jordan (10-4-1)
Lichtgewicht Bout (155 pond)
– Bryce Logan (8-2) vs. Dakota Bush (4-0)
In September 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) vanaf januari 2017. RFA and Legacy FC have launched the careers of over 150 atleten die het toppunt van MMA hebben bereikt door deel te nemen aan de UFC.
LFA 37 will serve as the third LFA event to take place in the state of South Dakota. RFA visited “De Mount Rushmore State” four times before the merger. That includes RFA 17, which was the first sanctioned MMA event to take place in the state of South Dakota. Meer informatie over LFA 37 zal binnenkort worden aangekondigd. De volledige hoofdkaart van LFA 37 zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
Kunt u terecht op LFAfighting.com voor bout updates en informatie. LFA is op Facebook op Legacy strijdgemeenschap. LFA staat ook op Instagram op @LFAvechten en Twitter op @LFAvechten.
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THE LONG-AWAITED MMA DEBUT OF DILLON ‘EL JEFE’ DANIS SET FOR BELLATOR 198 ON APRIL 28
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMP MEETS KYLE WALKER IN MAIN CARD BOUT AT ALLSTATE ARENA
LOS ANGELES – Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis (0-0) will make his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut against Kyle Walker (2-4) at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ziek. op Zaterdag, April 28voor Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mij.
Bellator 198, headlined by a first-round Heavyweight World Grand Prix bout between Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) en Frank Mir (18-11), wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at the Allstate Arena box office and Ticketmaster.
Under the tutelage of Marcelo Garcia at Alliance in New York, Danis began competing at an elite level on the jiu-jitsu circuit not long after emerging on the scene. Danis would win the IBJJF World Championship in Gi and No-Gi in 2014 as a brown belt, with those victories earning him his black belt in 2015. The very next year, Danis would return to the IBJJF tournament and take home the Pan American No-Gi Championship. Garnering the attention of fans along the way, Conor McGregor also took notice, enlisting the services of the New Jersey native to help him train for his 2016 rematch with Nate Diaz. Always one to challenge himself, Danis signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator in 2017 and has already settled in for training camp at the famed SBG Ireland.
Fighting out of Herrin, Ill., Kyle Walker will enter the Bellator cage for the first time at Bellator 198, where he will likely play the role of underdog to the BJJ kingpin. Walker made his pro debut in 2013, racking up wins in two of his first three matchups within the calendar year. After taking some time away from the sport, Walker stepped back inside the cage competing for some of the best regional promotions, including a return to Shamrock FC.
Compleet Bellator 198 Hoofd Card:
Zwaargewicht Grand Prix Eerste Ronde: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) vs. Sam Sicilia (16-8)
Middengewicht Main Card Bout: John Salter (15-3) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0)
Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) vs. Tijdelijke afbeelding voor Javier Torres (10-3)
175-Pond catchweight hoofdkaart gevecht: Dillon Danis (Pro Debuut) vs. Kyle Walker (2-4)
Voorlopige Card:
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: R’Mandel Cameron (4-3) vs. P.J. Cajigas (6-6)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Dan Stittgen (12-5) vs. Mark Stoddard (15-9)
150-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: Eric Wisely (27-9-1) vs. Morgan Sickinger (20-10)
Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Matt Paul (2-2) vs. Brian Booth (4-3)
Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Joey Diehl (11-9) vs. Nate Williams (27-17)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: Tom Shoaff (8-3) vs. Mike Budnik (13-4)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd
Bezoek Bellator.com voor meer informatie.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES SECOND INSTALLMENT OF DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT
Host Brendan Schaub Talks With Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder & UFC Star Brian Ortega Following Their Recent Triumphs
Available NOW On YouTube En Facebook
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WAT: SHOWTIME Sports released the second installment of the first-of-its-kind sports talk show BELOW THE BELT, hosted by Brendan Schaub, available now on theBelow the Belt YouTube Channel en de Below the Belt Facebook Page. Following the show’s debut on February 28, the second installment of the twice-monthly digital-first program features an interview with America’s only heavyweight world champion, Deontay Wilder, who reflects on his instant-classic victory over Luis Ortiz March 3 op Showtime. Schaub also sits down with the UFC’s Brian Ortega following his first-round knockout win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 222.
BELOW THE BELT explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. De volgende aflevering van BELOW THE BELT launches Maart 28 followed by new shows April 11, April 18, Mei 2 en moge 16.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko to defend title belt against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko
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AARON CHALMERS, STER VAN MTV'S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’KLAAR OM EEN PROMOTIONEEL DEBUUT TE MAKEN BIJ BELLATOR 200 IN LONDEN
ZAL AS GRIFFITHS IN DE HOOFDKAART AANNEMEN MEI 25 BIJ DE ZEE ARENA, WEMBLEY
LOS ANGELES - Bellator is trots om aan te kondigen dat de realityster een MMA-jager is geworden Aaron Chalmers (3-0) maakt zijn promotiedebuut op de hoofdkaart van historisch Bellator 200 tegen Ash Griffiths (4-5) bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in Londen Vrijdag, Mei 25.
Vechten uit Newcastle, Engeland, Chalmers stapt de Bellator-kooi binnen na drie overwinningen in de eerste ronde onder leiding van BAMMA. Chalmers is een bekend castlid van de Britse reality-televisieserie van MTV "Geordie Shore,”Verschenen voor 10 seizoenen beginnen in 2014, evenals MTV's 'Ex on the Beach'. Hij zou zijn MMA-debuut gaan maken in 2017, het winnen van zijn eerste gevecht via onderwerping in de eerste ronde. "The Joker" heeft sindsdien twee andere tegenstanders in minder dan een minuut verslagen en lijkt nu de volgende stap in zijn professionele carrière te zetten..
Griffiths is een professional geworden 2013, regionaal vechten in Engeland, voorafgaand aan zijn debuut bij Bellator vorig jaar tijdens de hoofdkaart van Bellator 191 in Newcastle. Afkomstig uit Willington, Engeland, de veteraan met negen gevechten zorgt voor een zware test voor de nieuwkomer. Fans kunnen vuurwerk verwachten, wanneer deze twee strijden om opscheppen in het bijzijn van hun U.K. menigte.
De catchweight-wedstrijd voegt zich bij een gestapelde kaart die al een Bellator-middengewicht-titelwedstrijd bevat die de huidige kampioen pakt Rafael Carvalho (15-1) tegen Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), een rematch tussen favorieten van zwaargewicht fans Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) en Roy Nelson (23-15), terwijl voormalig titelhouder Phil Davis (18-4) neemt Linton Vassell (18-6) in een licht zwaargewicht matchup en ongeslagen Britse spits Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) voldoet aan David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) op weltergewicht.
Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop bij The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk en axs.com. Bellator 200 wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op het Bellator Mobile App. De hoofdkaart is nu compleet, aanvullende voorwedstrijden zullen in de komende weken worden aangekondigd.
Compleet Bellator 200 Hoofd Card:
Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Licht zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Weltergewicht Main Card Bout: Michael Pagina (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
163-Pond catchweight hoofdkaart gevecht: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd
Bezoek Bellator.com voor meer informatie.
COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES SIX NEW MATCHUPS FOR “COMBATE ESTRELLAS I” IN LOS ANGELES ON APRIL 13
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JAMES GALLAGHER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM BELLATOR 196 IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ONAPRIL 6 DUE TO INJURY
‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON TAKES ON THE RETURNING ROGER ‘EL MATADOR’ HUERTA IN NEW MAIN EVENT
BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED
LOS ANGELES – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.
Als resultaat, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Hongarije Vrijdag, April 6, will feature former world champion Benson Henderson (24-8) in een lichtgewicht matchup tegen Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), die voor het eerst sindsdien terugkeert naar Bellator 2010. Gallagher’s opponent, Hungary’s Adam Borics (6-0), will remain on the card and take on the undefeated Manuel Gaxhja (6-0) in the featherweight co-main event. Bovendien, Bellator 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) tegen Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) en Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1).
Met grote overwinningen op Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez en Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.'s "Smooth" Benson Henderson lijkt een andere naam toe te voegen aan zijn toch al indrukwekkende cv. De voormalige UFC- en WEC-kampioen heeft een overwinning op een Patrick "Pitbull" inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Boedapest, Hongarije. Vechten uit Austin, Texas, de 34-jarige inwoner van Los Angeles keert voor het eerst sinds Eddie Alvarez bij Bellator terug Bellator 33. De eerste MMA-jager die ooit op de cover van Sports Illustrated, Huerta's vermakelijke vechtstijl zag hem op een memorabele manier Clay Guida en Leonard Garcia verslaan. Nu, vers van twee opeenvolgende overwinningen, “El Matador” schuwt de elite-competitie niet voor zijn eerste gevecht 2018.
De April 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. In het main event, Raymond Daniels (33-3) verdedigt zijn weltergewicht kroon tegen Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) van Frankrijk, Terwijl de ongeslagen Jorina Baars (44-0-3) terug naar gezicht Julie Burton (7-1) op 145 pond. Daarnaast, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.
Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta wordt uitgezonden Vrijdag, April 6 gratis op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. Bellator kickboksen 9 wordt onmiddellijk uitgezonden op 11 p.m. EN/10 p.m. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Strijd kaart:
Lichtgewicht hoofdevenement: Benson Henderson (24-8) vs. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) vs. Manuel Gaxhja (6-0)
Vlieggewicht hoofdkaartwedstrijd voor dames: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) vs. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC)
Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Brian Moore (10-6) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1)
Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 9 Strijd kaart:
Weltergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Raymond Daniels (33-3) vs. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)
Zwaargewicht Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) vs. TBD
Vrouwen vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) vs. Julie Burton (7-1)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.
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Ivan Buchinger rebounds uit de titel verlies met een indrukwekkende overwinning op Andrey Krasnikov
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Anton Vyazigin knockoyuts Zaur Gadzhibabayev
Oleg Aduchiev daalt Vitaliy Branchuk
Viktor Kolesnik (witte stammen) rondt David Silva de Souza
Mickael Lebout knock-out Sergey FaleyFNU Combat Sports Show: Wilder/Ortiz and UFC 222 Recaps
Tom, Rich and Tony recap UFC 222 and Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz, along with the last week’s biggest combat sports news stories. We have a short discussion about the Canelo Alvarez positive PED test, and we also preview upcoming boxing events.
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