Мъжко животно, Tony and Rich spend this week’s show catching up on the week’s major news in combat sports. We also preview upcoming fights in boxing and MMA. We highlight Mark Hunt’s recent lawsuit over a fight where Brock Lesnar tested positive for PEDs and discuss Ben Rothwell’s assessment of Travis Browne as a “Man Whore.” Listen to the hour long broadcast below.
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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER
GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. Маккий (6-0) срещу Брандън Филипс (6-2) е добавен към острието-телевизионно основната карта на Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
В допълнение, Kansas’ own Джесика Мидълтън (1-0) ще поеме Алис Ягер (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Гастон Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).
The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Чиди Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Рикелс (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.
Билети за Bellator 171: Guillard срещу. Njokuani започне в $24 и са в продажба сега в KansasStarEventCenter.com, както и Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните действия ще се излъчват в Bellator.com и мобилното приложение Bellator.
McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of Long Beach, Калифорния., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.
Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, с четири нокаута, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Чука Уилис при Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.
Fighting out of Wichita, Канзас, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Браун Елън at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.
Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Уругвай, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.
Обновено Bellator 171: Guillard срещу. Njokuani Main Card:
175 LB. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) срещу. Чиди Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Лека бойна игра: Dave Рикелс (17-4, 2 NC) срещу. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Перо Feature Fight: A.J. Маккий (6-0) срещу. Брандън Филипс (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Джесика Мидълтън (1-0) срещу. Алис Ягер (4-4)
Актуализирана предварителна карта:
Предварителен двубой в средна категория: Крис Харис (7-0) срещу. Джордан Йънг (5-0)
Предварителен бой с леко тегло: Гастон Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) срещу. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Уил Лавин (Дебют) срещу. Domo Garcia (Дебют)
Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Chance Rencountre (8-2) срещу. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Предварителна битка с тегло на теглото: Johnny Marigo (2-0) срещу. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Manny Meraz (8-3) срещу. Scott Heston (4-1)
Лек предварителен двубой: Craig Farley (Дебют) срещу. Майк Брийдън (Дебют)
COMBATE AMERICAS APPOINTS FINANCE AND SPORTS INDUSTRY LEADER JOE PLUMERI BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN
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Conor McGregor Fastest Climber On 120 Спортен, MVPindex Most Valued Athletes On Social Media Of 2016
McGregor topped only by three NFL Players and Rory McIlroy, and ahead of LeBron James; Ronda Rousey in at Number 18; NFL Dominates with Nine Athletes in Top 25
Януари 11, 2017 (CHICAGO) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (Do Not. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (Do Not. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (Do Not. 3) were officially named the Top 3 Most Valued Athletes in Social Media of 2016 in a ranking created in partnership between MVPindex™ and 120 Спортен. UFC star Conor McGregor jumped an impressive 33 spots from last year’s index to claim the No. 5 spot in 2016, just behind golfer Rory McIlroy and ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James.
The ranking includes U.S. professional and Olympic athletes.
To determine the most valued athletes on social media this year, Chicago-based digital sports network 120 Sports collaborated with industry-leading social measurement and valuation platform MVPindex to rank athletes using a proprietary algorithm that evaluates all of their social activity throughout the past year. The ranking combines three separate scores: Достигнат (Феновете, последователи, impressions), Engagement (харесвания, коментари, акции, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).
При 9 p.m. И тази вечер, 120 Sports will reveal the full list and take a deeper look at the Top Valued Athletes in Social Media on its nightly sports show, The Rally, a two-hour, first-of-its-kind interactive prime-time highlights show exclusively on Twitter. 120 Sports uses up-to-the-moment insight from consumer trends to shape the way it produces its daily live and on-demand programming, providing real-time data on what is resonating most with sports fans.
The National Football League dominated the 2016 ranking with 9 players in the Top 25. The NBA followed with five of the Top 25 атлети. Wilson claimed the top spot for the second straight year with an overall ranking of 0.983, remaining at the center of the social spotlight this year not only for his athletic performance, but also for his recent marriage to singer Ciara.
The 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 списък, as well as break down the top viral trends, videos and photos on social media from this past year, ranking their top 3 in a variety of categories that resonated with sports fans this year like “Best Athlete & Team Mannequin Challenge,” “Cutest Athlete’s Kid Dance,” and “Best Workout Session Video.”
“We produce and deliver sports content based on whatever is the hottest story as indicated by what is trending on social media and what sports fans are talking about on social platforms,” said Jason Coyle, президент на 120 Спортен. “MVPindex helps us to quantify the commanding voices and influencers on social media from the past year so we can continue to relate with our fans by showcasing the athletes that matter most to them.”
В допълнение, Cam Newton (Do Not. 16), Стивън Къри (Do Not. 11) and Antonio Brown (Do Not. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (Do Not. 15), Serena Williams (Do Not. 16), Ронда Роузи (Do Not. 18), Hope Solo (Do Not. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (Do Not. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. при 24, and the oldest is Tiger Woods at 41.
Top athletes in each sport include:
Robinson Cano (MLB)
Conor McGregor (UFC)
Russell Wilson (NFL)
Rory McIlroy (PGA TOUR)
LeBron James (NBA)
Alex Morgan (US Soccer)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Jeff Gordon (NASCAR)
Kerri Walsh Jennings (AVP)
The 2016 list reveals interesting findings including a spotlight on the growth in popularity of MMA/UFC in the past year, as both McGregor (No.5) and Ronda Rousey (Do Not. 18) are featured in the Top 25.
“For years, the yard stick in determining social media value was based solely on the number of followers someone had. But at MVP we know that quantity does not mean quality,” said MVPindex co-founder Kyle Nelson. “With our sophisticated Engagement Value Assessment™ tool, we look at social media impressions, engagement, virality and social authority to help figure out what it’s all really worth.”
Nelson continued: “This year’s list rewarded those athletes who were able to leverage their success on the field of play to also win on social. They were able to consistently drive high levels of engagement through compelling content and authentic conversations with consumers. This not only helps build their own personal brands but also makes them the most effective ambassadors for the brands they represent.”
The Top 10 of the list is as follows:
Russell Wilson (NFL)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL)
J.J. Watt (NFL)
Rory McIlroy (PGA TOUR)
Conor McGregor (UFC)
LeBron James (NBA)
Tiger Woods (PGA TOUR)
Richard Sherman (NFL)
Том Брейди (NFL)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL)
To watch the full reveal of the Top 25 ranking results this evening including an additional spotlight on the Top 30 Social Athletes Under 30, посещение rally.twitter.com от 9 -11 p.m. И.
About MVPindex
Основана през 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Днес, MVPindex is a comprehensive social media index and valuation platform for the sports and entertainment industries, offering real-time analytics on more than 43,000 атлети, entertainers, teams, leagues, and brands ranked across the most popular social platforms. The MVPindex Engagement Value Assessment™ (EVA) has become the de facto industry standard for calculating the monetary value of social media campaigns and properties. MVPindex clients rely on this data and insight to make strategic decisions about brand ambassadors; evaluate their partnerships; maximize sponsorships; and see what is resonating with their fans. For more information or to request a demonstration, посещение www.mvpindex.com.
Около 120 Спортен
120 Sports is the ultimate destination for up-to-the-moment expert commentary on all trending sports topics. The digital-only broadcast network offers more than 50 hours of live and original content, plus more than 1,200 on-demand video clips, each week. Equity partners in 120 Sports include MLBAM, the NHL, the PGA TOUR, Campus Insiders, Time Inc. /Sports Illustrated, and Silver Chalice. The network’s daily live broadcasts include hosted programming delivering timely narratives of the stories across every sport, as well as breaking news, fan response, video highlights and live look-ins, all integrated with social conversation and expert analysis. The 120 Sports free app has been lauded as one of the best in class by a host of media outlets and is available in both the Google Play and Apple App Store as well as a web experience at 120Sports.com. In addition to Chromecast, 120 Sports is also available on Apple TV, as well as other distribution outlets.
STACKED FIGHT CARD OPENS THE YEAR FOR NEF IN LEWISTON
Lewiston, Maine (Януари 11, 2017) -Нови Англия Битки (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Февруари 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” По-рано днес, the fight promotion announced the full card for the event. The night will feature both amateur and professional MMA bouts.
Headlining the evening will be the semi-finals of the tournament to crown a new professional lightweight champion. The title was vacated when previous champion Девин Powell (8-1) signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Райън Сандърс (12-8) ще поеме John Ortolani (8-10) докато Jon Лемке (5-7) лица Jesse Erickson (9-5) in a rematch from Bellator 93. The winners of those two bouts will meet in the finals tentatively scheduled for “NEF 28” по-късно тази година.
In a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout, Рас Хилтън (0-0) ще направи своя професионален дебют срещу Mike Hansen (5-4). The 6’6″ Хилтън, или “Rasquatch” as he is known amongst his fans, was voted the “2016 Новобранец на годината” by NEF fans after going 3-0 като аматьор. Hansen was a Maine state wrestling champion for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), and he has developed quite a reputation for downing larger opponents on both the mats and the MMA cage. Hansen was the recipient of the “2016 Submission of the Year” награда.
Speaking of 2016 призьори, на “Fighter на годината,” перо перспектива Aaron Lacey (4-0), will look for his fifth consecutive victory in less than a year when he meets Florida’s Chris Jacobs (1-0). Jacobs put together an impressive 8-3 Запис като аматьор, winning regional titles along the way.
The amateur card will feature a bout for the light-heavyweight strap as Райън Глоувър (3-1) защитава срещу Victor Irwin (2-0). Glover has held the title since last February. Both Glover and Irwin were Maine state wrestling champions – Glover with MVHS and Irwin with Brewer High School.
Also scheduled on the amateur card are no less than three women’s bouts. Angela Young (1-2), who put on multiple “Fight на нощта” performances in 2016, returns to face New Hampshire’s Christine Brothwell (0-2). съотборник Янг, Katie Baker (0-0), will make her in-cage debut against another tough competitor from the Granite State in the form of Alex Walker (2-1), докато Sarah Ziehm makes her debut against Nicole Burgess (0-1).
Пълната “NEF 27: RESURGENCE” борбата карта (подлежи на промяна):
PROFESSIONAL
235 Mike Hansen 5-4 (Берсеркерите MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Class MMA)
160 Matt Денинг 3-5 (CMBJJ) срещу Рики Dexter 0-0 (Team Irish)
155 Райън Сандърс 12-8 (MMA Йънг) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Jesse Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) срещу Jon Лемке 5-7 (Team Irish)
145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (MMA Йънг) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boxing & MMA)
145 Джош Харви 2-0 (MMA Йънг) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)
135 Elias Лиланд 2-2 (Академията) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (Team Fury)
Аматьори
205*ДЯЛ Райън Глоувър 3-1 (Берсеркерите MMA) (С) срещу Виктор Irwin 2-0 (MMA Йънг)
205 Zeal McGrew 1-1 (Redline) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)
185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Sean Worcester 0-1 (Независим)
155 Девин Corson 0-0 (Нечуплива Combat Club) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Ross Dannar 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (Академията)
155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Независим) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)
145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (First Class MMA) срещу Франк Йохансон 1-2 (CMBJJ)
140 Хенри Кларк 3-1 (Choi Institute) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (MMA Йънг)
135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (First Class MMA) срещу Фред Lear 4-2 (MMA Йънг)
135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Class MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
125 Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Независим) vs James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)
125 Райън Burgess 2-1 (Берсеркерите MMA) vs Justin Witham 2-4 (Нечуплива Combat Club)
125 Angela Young 1-2 (MMA Йънг) vs Christine Brothwell 0-2 (Bucket Brigade)
115 Nicole Burgess 0-1 (Берсеркерите MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 0-0 (CMBJJ)
115 Katie Baker 0-0 (MMA Йънг) срещу Алекс Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)
NEF’s next event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE” ще се състои на Събота, Февруари 11, 2017 при 7 p.m. Билетите започват от $25 и са в продажба сега в www.TheColisee.com или като се обадите на боксофис Colisee в 207.783.2009, extension 525.
За повече информация за актуализациите на събитието и да се борят с карти, моля посетете уеб сайта на промоцията на адрес www.NewEnglandFights.com. В допълнение, можете да гледате видеоклипове в NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Битки."
ФЕНОВЕ, ПОКАНАНИ ДА СЕ ПРИСЪЕДИНЯВАТ В РОЙС ГРЕЙСИ, Sakuraba, WANDERLEI SILVA, МАТ МИТРИОН, ‘KING MO’ & „ГОЛЯМ“ Джон МККАРТИ В БЕЛАТОР 170 ФЕН ФЕСТ НА ГРЪБ & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES
КАКВО: Bellator 170 Фен Фест
КЪДЕ: Dave & Buster’s в The Promenade в Howard Hughes Center
6081 Център Др.
Los Angeles, КАТО 90045
КОГА: Четвъртък, Януари 19
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
СЗО: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
King Mo
John McCarthy
Мат Mitrione
Royce Gracie
Името Gracie е синоним на MMA, и това до голяма степен е от Ройс Грейси, човек, за когото се смята, че е изобретил спорта, какъвто го познаваме днес. Победителят от първите няколко UFC събития, Грейси ще разбият много опоненти в една-единствена нощ, много от които са били много по-голям от него. Дълги години нямаше отговор за техниката Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, която той вкара в битка. Днес, трудно е да се намери ММА боец, който да не е тренирал изкуството на бразилското джиу-джицу, което баща му е изобретил. През февруари на 2016, Грейси озаглави „Bellator 149“, събитие, което разби рекордите на зрителска аудитория на компанията, които остават непокътнати и до днес.
Kazushi Sakuraba
С невероятно резюме, подчертано от победи над четирима членове на легендарното семейство Грейси, включително Ройлер, Ренцо, Ryan, и Ройс Грейси, Сакураба е наследил прякора „Ловецът на Грейси“. Японският смесен военен художник е особено запомнен с първия си сблъсък с Ройс, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (спиране на ъгъла) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 Преди години. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Сега, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!
Мат Mitrione
Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, 37-годишният родом от Индианаполис наскоро завърши кандидатурата си с бившия си работодател, вземане на решение за тестване на свободна агенция. Сега Митрионе ще се опита да повтори успеха, който е намерил през цялата си кариера, когато среща Fedor Emelianenko в Сан Хосе през февруари.
Wanderlei Silva
Бившата суперзвезда на UFC Вандерлей Силва също ще присъства на Януари 20, докато „The Axe Murderer“ се подготвя за дебюта си в Bellator MMA в дългоочакваната година от 2017. Човекът, който постоянно го призовава, откакто се присъедини към промоцията, ръководена от Скот Кокър, Chael Sonnen, ще се състезава в основното събитие на ‘Bellator 170’ само един ден след „Фестивал на феновете“. Ветеран от 48 битки, Силва се присъедини към ММА с Bellator след прочута кариера с UFC, пресяване през средно тежки електроцентрали Cung Le, Брайън Стан, и настоящ шампион в дивизията Майкъл Биспинг. С 25 на неговата 35 победи в кариерата, идващи чрез нокаут, 40-годишният бразилски хотшот е нетърпелив да направи присъствието си усетено в клетката на Bellator MMA. Присъединете се към нас за ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” в Лос Анджелис и се запознайте със самата легенда, преди да направи своя дебют в промоцията.
King Mo
„King Mo“ е опора на Bellator MMA оттогава 2013, борба с всички, както в полутежка, така и в тежка категория може да предложи. Това ще бъде втората поява на Lawal на събитието „Fan Fest“ на Bellator MMA, давайки на феновете още една възможност да се срещнат с експлозивния нападател извън клетката. След неотдавнашното му главно събитие победа над Satoshi Ishii, „Mo“ сега насочва вниманието си към други пристъпи на „Moneyweight“, за да засити жаждата си.
John McCarthy
Известен на мнозина като „Големия“ Джон Маккарти, дългогодишният ММА рефер ще насочи вниманието си към „Fan Fest“ на Bellator MMA и ще извика кадрите в един забавен ден с някои от най-големите фенове, които спортът може да предложи. Маккарти направи редица запомнящи се двубои, насърчавани от Bellator MMA, UFC и други, превръщайки се в един от най-известните съдии в историята на спорта.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 170: Ортис срещу. Sonnen ще се състои на Събота, Януари 21 от форума в Лос Анджелис и ще се излъчва на живо и безплатно на SPIKE в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT. Дългоочакваните потоци от подкарти на живо в Bellator.com и мобилното приложение Bellator, започващи от 6:50 p.m. И/3:50 p.m. PT.
Билетите за събитието започват от $36 и са в продажба сега в Bellator.com, както и Ticketmaster.com.
Епичната основна карта е озаглавена от легендарен сблъсък в полутежка категория, който изправя суперзвезди Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) срещу Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). В допълнение, съпътстващо събитие в полусредна категория с участието Paul Daley (38-14-2) срещу Бренън Ward (14-4) и двубой в средна категория между Ралек Грейси (3-0) и Hisaki Kato (7-2) ще бъде включен и в основната карта, излъчвана по Spike. И накрая, с перо конкурс хлътване Георги Karakhanyan (26-6-1) срещу Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) и наскоро обявената лека битка с участието Дерек Fields (17-6) и Дерек Андерсън (14-2, 1 NC) увийте първата основна карта на Bellator MMA за новата година.
На излъчената от Bellator.com предварителна карта, женски мухоловки Ребека Рут (6-2) и Колийн Шнайдер (10-7) ще се присъедини към промоционалните дебюти на LA’s Кевин Кейси (9-5-1, 2 NC) и нокаут артист в тежка категория Джак Мей (8-3). Също така в подкартата е включено очакваното завръщане на Чиндзо Мачида (4-2), Хенри Corrales (12-3), Гилерме „Бомба“ (8-3), и Коди Болинджър (19-6).
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
HOLLYWOOD, КАТО. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) срещу Чиди Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Рикелс (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). И накрая, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Крис Харис (7-0) срещу Джордан Йънг (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Билети за Bellator 171: Guillard срещу. Njokuani започне в $24 и са в продажба сега в KansasStarEventCenter.com, както и Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните действия ще се излъчват в Bellator.com и мобилното приложение Bellator.
After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, където той се бори 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. С 21 на неговата 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 на неговата последна 12. Откакто се присъедини към мелето Bellator MMA в 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Съвсем наскоро, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho при ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. С 10 на неговата 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Обновено Bellator 171: Guillard срещу. Njokuani Main Card:
175 LB. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) срещу. Чиди Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Лек двубой: Dave Рикелс (17-4, 2 NC) срещу. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Актуализирана предварителна карта:
Средна категория: Крис Харис (7-0) срещу. Джордан Йънг (5-0)
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BELLATOR MMA HISTORY, THE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WILL BE ON THE LINE, WHEN MARLOES COENEN & JULIA BUDD SQUARE OFF INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON MARCH 3
Санта Моника, CALIF (Януари 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) и Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort в Thackerville, Добре.
"Bellator 174: Coenen срещу. Budd” will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните действия ще се излъчват в Bellator.com и мобилното приложение Bellator. Tickets for the event go on sale Петък, Януари 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, както и Ticketmaster и Bellator.com. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Coenen strung together a remarkable start to her professional career, recording victories in each of her first eight bouts and 13 of her first 14. The Dutch submission specialist has since continued along her impressive path, измерване 23 кариерата печели, включително и 20 завършва. Сега, the 35-year-old will look to build off of a pair of victories under the Bellator MMA banner and bring home the first ever Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight World Title, adding to a mantel that already includes a Strikeforce Bantamweight Title. С 30 career fights under her belt, the most glaring advantage for “Rumina” will be her experience, as her opponent comes in having made only 11 professional appearances inside the cage.
Budd enters the contest on Март 3 riding a seven-fight winning streak and has recorded victories in each of her first three fights under the direction of Bellator MMA. The former Strikeforce competitior has surrendered just two losses over her seven-year career, one at the hands of former Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey and one to the current UFC bantamweight world champion, Аманда Нунес. The 33-year-old Canadian has not suffered a defeat since 2011, making her one of the most prolific athletes in Bellator MMA’s 145-pound division. “The Jewel” will be in search of her first career world title, while looking to prevent the former Strikeforce world champion from collecting her second.
Обновено "Bellator 174: Coenen срещу. Budd” Main Card:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) срещу. Julia Budd (9-2)
‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS
Санта Моника, CALIF. (Януари 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) срещу Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary срещу. Полетата," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Петък, Февруари 24.
"Bellator 173: McGeary срещу. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.
Hailing from Andover, Англия, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10тата time under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, когато Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at ‘Bellator 163.’ McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 на 11 кариерата печели, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Февруари 24.
A native of Dublin, Ирландия, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Февруари 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at “BAMMA 24.” Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 кариерата печели, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.
Hailing from nearby Straban, Ирландия, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Антъни Тейлър in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.
Обновено "Bellator 173: McGeary срещу. Fields” Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) срещу. Chris Fields (11-7-1)
Featherweight Feature: Джеймс Галахър (5-0) срещу. TBD
Injured Shavkat Rakhmonov pulls out of Welterweight title fight vs. Алексей Kunchenko
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M-1 Challenge 75, Март 3 в Москва, Русия
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 ST. PETERSBURG, Русия (Януари 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Шаукат Rakhmonov (7-0-0, М-1: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, Март 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Алексей Kunchenko (15-0-0, М-1: 7-0-0), на Русия, при M-1 Challenge 75 в Москва.
“I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “За съжаление, I tore ligaments in my knee and, based on my medical exam, I will need surgery soon. I apologize to all the MMA fans who were anticipating this fight. I’ll do my best to return stronger than ever.”
Welterweight перспектива Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, М-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Магомед “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, М-1: 10-1-0) на M-1 Challenge 75 карта.
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