Tom, 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.
Archivo de la categoría: las artes marciales mixtas
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. McKee (6-0) contra Brandon Phillips (6-2) se ha agregado a la tarjeta principal SPIKE-televisada de Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
Adicionalmente, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) se enfrentará a Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston 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 Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.
Las entradas para Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani empieza en $24 y están a la venta en KansasStarEventCenter.com, así como 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. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.
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 Madera, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Un nativo de Long Beach, Calif., 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, con cuatro knockouts, 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 Chuka Willis en 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, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Ellen brown 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, Uruguay, 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.
Actualizado Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani Tarjeta principal:
175 libras. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Fight: David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Característica de peso pluma de Lucha: A. J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Tarjeta preliminar actualizado:
Mediano preliminar Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debut)
Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Encuentro casual (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Ligera pelea preliminar: Craig Farley (Debut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debut)
COMBATE AMERICAS APPOINTS FINANCE AND SPORTS INDUSTRY LEADER JOE PLUMERI BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN
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Conor McGregor Fastest Climber On 120 Deportes, 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
Enero 11, 2017 (CHICAGO) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (No. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (No. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (No. 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 Deportes. 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: Alcanzar (ventiladores, seguidores, impressions), Engagement (gustos, comentarios, Comparte, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).
En 9 p.m. Y esta noche, 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 Atletas. 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.
La 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 lista, 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, presidente de 120 Deportes. “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.”
Adicionalmente, Cam Newton (No. 16), Stephen Curry (No. 11) and Antonio Brown (No. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (No. 15), Serena Williams (No. 16), Ronda Rousey (No. 18), Hope Solo (No. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (No. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. en 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)
La 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 (No. 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)
Tom Brady (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, visita rally.twitter.com desde 9 -11 p.m. Y.
About MVPindex
Fundado en 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Hoy, 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 Atletas, 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, visita www.mvpindex.com.
Acerca de 120 Deportes
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. La 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 tarjeta de la lucha ABRE EL AÑO PARA NEF en Lewiston
Lewiston, Maine (Enero 11, 2017) Luchas -Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) regresa a la Colisee Androscoggin Banco de Febrero 11, 2017 con su próximo evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 27: RESURGIMIENTO.” El día de hoy, la promoción pelea anunció la tarjeta completa para el evento. La noche contará con tanto aficionados como profesionales combates de MMA.
Cabeza de cartel de la noche será la semifinal del torneo para coronar a un nuevo campeón de peso ligero profesional. El título quedó vacante cuando el campeón anterior Devin Powell (8-1) firmado con el Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ryan Sanders (12-8) se enfrentará a John Ortolani (8-10) mientras Jon Lemke (5-7) caras Jesse Erickson (9-5) en una revancha de Bellator 93. Los ganadores de esos dos combates se reunirán en la final prevista en principio para “NEF 28” después en este año.
En una pelea de peso pesado muy esperado, Ras Hylton (0-0) hará su debut profesional contra Mike Hansen (5-4). el 6'6″ Hylton, o “Rasquatch” como es conocido entre sus seguidores, fue elegido como el “2016 Novato del Año” NEF por los aficionados después de ir 3-0 como aficionado. Hansen fue un campeón de lucha libre del estado de Maine para Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), y ha desarrollado una gran reputación por el derribo de los oponentes más grandes tanto en las esteras y la jaula de MMA. Hansen era el recipiente de la “2016 Presentación del Año” premio.
Hablando de 2016 ganadores de los premios, la “Boxeador del Año,” prospecto de peso pluma Aaron Lacey (4-0), buscará su quinta victoria consecutiva en menos de un año cuando se encuentra con la Florida Chris Jacobs (1-0). Jacobs armó una impresionante 8-3 récord como amateur, ganando títulos regionales a lo largo del camino.
La tarjeta de aficionados contará con una pelea para la correa de peso semipesado como Ryan Glover (3-1) defiende contra Victor Irwin (2-0). Glover ha mantenido el título desde febrero pasado. Tanto Glover e Irwin fueron campeones de lucha libre del estado de Maine – Glover con MVHS e Irwin con Brewer Secundaria.
También está prevista en la tarjeta de aficionados hay menos de tres episodios de la mujer. Angela Young (1-2), que puso en múltiples “Pelea de la Noche” actuaciones en 2016, regresa a la cara de New Hampshire Christine Brothwell (0-2). Compañero de equipo de Young, Katie Baker, (0-0), hará su debut en la jaula contra otro competidor duro desde el estado de granito en forma de Walker (2-1), mientras Sarah Ziehm hace su debut contra Nicole Burgess (0-1).
El lleno “NEF 27: RESURGIMIENTO” cartelera (sujetas a cambios):
PROFESIONAL
235 Mike Hansen 5-4 (Berserkers MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (Primera Clase MMA)
160 Matt Denning 3-5 (CMBJJ) vs Ricky Dexter 0-0 (Equipo irlandés)
155 Ryan Sanders 12-8 (MMA de Young) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Jesse Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) vs Jon Lemke 5-7 (Equipo irlandés)
145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (MMA de Young) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete blanca boxeo & MMA)
145 Josh Harvey 2-0 (MMA de Young) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Región de los Lagos Vale Todo)
135 Elias Leland 2-2 (La Academia) Nick vs Santos 0-4 (equipo Furia)
AMATEUR
205*TÍTULO Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) (c) vs Victor Irwin 2-0 (MMA de Young)
205 El celo McGrew 1-1 (Línea roja) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)
185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (Primera Clase MMA) Sean vs Worcester 0-1 (Independiente)
155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Inastillable Combat Club de) Winston vs Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Ross Dannar 0-1 (nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (La Academia)
155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Independiente) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)
145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (Primera Clase MMA) vs Frank Johanson 1-2 (CMBJJ)
140 Henry Clark 3-1 (Choi Instituto) v Alex Clark 3-2 (MMA de Young)
135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (Primera Clase MMA) vs Fred Lear 4-2 (MMA de Young)
135 Walt Shea 1-0 (Primera Clase MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
125 Jeremías Barkac 0-0 (Independiente) v James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)
125 Ryan Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Justin Witham 2-4 (Inastillable Combat Club de)
125 Angela Young 1-2 (MMA de Young) vs. Christine Brothwell 0-2 (Brigada de cubos)
115 Nicole Burgess 0-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 0-0 (CMBJJ)
115 Katie Baker, 0-0 (MMA de Young) vs Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)
próximo evento de NEF, “NEF 27: RESURGIMIENTO” se lleva a cabo en Sábado, Febrero 11, 2017 en 7 p.m. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.
Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitter @nefights y unirse al grupo oficial de Facebook “Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra."
FANS INVITADOS A UNIRSE A ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, Wanderlei, MITRIONE MATE, "KING MO" & "GRAN" JOHN MCCARTHY EN BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST EN DAVE & BUSTER'S EN LOS ÁNGELES
QUÉ: Bellator 170 Festival de fans
DONDE: De Dave & Buster's en The Promenade en Howard Hughes Center
6081 Centro Dr.
Los Angeles, TAL COMO 90045
CUÁNDO: Jueves, Enero 19
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
QUIEN: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
King Mo
John McCarthy
Matt Mitrione
Royce Gracie
El nombre Gracie es sinónimo de MMA, y eso es en gran parte de Royce Gracie, un hombre que se considera que inventó el deporte tal como lo conocemos hoy. El ganador de los primeros eventos de UFC, Gracie iba a desmantelar varios oponentes en una sola noche, muchos de los cuales eran mucho más grandes que él. Durante muchos años no hubo respuesta para la técnica de Gracie Jiu-Jitsu que trajo a una pelea.. Hoy, Es difícil encontrar un luchador de MMA que no se haya entrenado en el arte del jiu-jitsu brasileño que inventó su padre.. En febrero de 2016, Gracie tituló "Bellator 149", un evento que rompió los récords de audiencia de la empresa que permanecen intactos hasta el día de hoy..
Kazushi Sakuraba
Con un currículum increíble resaltado por victorias sobre cuatro miembros de la legendaria familia Gracie, incluido Royler, Renzo, Ryan, y Royce Gracie, Sakuraba ha heredado el apodo de "The Gracie Hunter". El artista marcial mixto japonés es especialmente recordado por su primer enfrentamiento con Royce., un maratón de noventa minutos que terminó en un nocaut técnico (paro de esquina) victoria de Sakuraba casi 17 hace años que. Gracie luego vengaría su pérdida, obteniendo una victoria por decisión unánime sobre Sakuraba en "K-1 Dynamite USA!!" dentro del Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ahora, casi una década después, las dos leyendas se vuelven a encontrar y Bellator MMA te da la oportunidad de estar allí cuando suceda!
Matt Mitrione
Matt Mitrione originalmente llevó su talento al campo de fútbol., firma como agente libre no reclutado con los New York Giants en 2002. Después de breves períodos con los San Francisco 49ers y los Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entró en la jaula de MMA y no ha mirado atrás desde. El veterano de UFC 14 veces comenzó su carrera profesional con victorias en sus primeras cinco peleas., cuatro de los cuales vinieron por nocaut. Conocido como uno de los mejores clasificados en el deporte., el nativo de Indianápolis de 37 años terminó recientemente su carrera con su antiguo empleador, tomar la decisión de probar la agencia libre. Mitrione ahora buscará duplicar el éxito que encontró a lo largo de su carrera., cuando conoce Fedor Emelianenko en San José este febrero.
Wanderlei Silva
La ex superestrella de UFC Wanderlei Silva también estará presente en Enero 20, mientras "The Axe Murderer" se prepara para su debut en Bellator MMA en el muy esperado año de 2017. El hombre que lo ha criticado constantemente desde que se unió a la promoción dirigida por Scott Coker, Chael Sonnen, estará compitiendo en el evento principal de "Bellator 170" solo un día después del "Fan Fest". Un veterano de 48 peleas, Silva se unió a la refriega de Bellator MMA luego de una ilustre carrera con UFC, tamizando a través de las potencias de peso mediano Cung Le, Brian Stann, y el actual campeón de la división Michael Bisping. Con 25 de su 35 victorias de carrera por nocaut, el hotshot brasileño de 40 años está ansioso por hacer sentir su presencia dentro de la jaula de Bellator MMA. Únase a nosotros para "Bellator 170" "Fan Fest" en Los Ángeles y conoce a la leyenda antes de que haga su debut promocional..
King Mo
"King Mo" ha sido un pilar de Bellator MMA desde 2013, luchando contra todos, tanto la división de peso semipesado como la división de peso pesado tiene para ofrecer. Esta será la segunda aparición de Lawal en el evento "Fan Fest" de Bellator MMA., dar a los fanáticos otra oportunidad de conocer al delantero explosivo fuera de la jaula. Después de su reciente victoria en el evento principal sobre Satoshi Ishii, "Mo" ahora pone su mirada en otros combates de "Moneyweight" para saciar su sed.
John McCarthy
Conocido por muchos como "Big" John McCarthy, el árbitro de MMA desde hace mucho tiempo centrará su atención en el "Fan Fest" de Bellator MMA y tomará las decisiones en un día lleno de diversión con algunos de los más grandes fanáticos que el deporte tiene para ofrecer.. McCarthy ha oficiado una serie de peleas memorables promovidas por Bellator MMA, el UFC y otros, convertirse en uno de los árbitros más notorios de la historia del deporte.
INFO LUCHA: Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen se lleva a cabo en Sábado, Enero 21 del Forum en Los Ángeles y se transmitirá en vivo y gratis en SPIKE en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Las transmisiones de la cartelera muy esperadas en vivo en Bellator.com y la aplicación móvil Bellator a partir de 6:50 p.m. Y/3:50 p.m. PT.
Las entradas para el evento comienzan en $36 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, así como Ticketmaster.com.
La cartelera principal épica está encabezada por un legendario choque de peso semipesado que enfrenta a superestrellas Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) contra Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Adicionalmente, un evento co-estelar de peso welter con Paul Daley (38-14-2) contra Brennan Ward, (14-4) y una pelea de peso mediano entre Ralek gracie (3-0) y HISAKI Kato (7-2) también aparecerá en la tarjeta principal televisada por Spike. Finalmente, un concurso de peso pluma picaduras Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) contra Emmanuel Sánchez(13-3) y una batalla de peso ligero recientemente anunciada con Derek Campos (17-6) y Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) concluye la primera cartelera principal de Bellator MMA del nuevo año.
En la tarjeta preliminar transmitida por Bellator.com, pesos mosca hembra Rebecca Ruth (6-2) y Colleen Schneider (10-7) se unirá a los debuts promocionales de LA Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) y artista del nocaut de peso pesado Jack mayo (8-3). También se presenta en la cartelera el regreso anticipado de Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), William "bomba" (8-3), y Cody Bollinger (19-6).
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
HOLLYWOOD, TAL COMO. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) contra Chidi 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 Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Finalmente, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) contra Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Las entradas para Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani empieza en $24 y están a la venta en KansasStarEventCenter.com, así como 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. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.
After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, where he fought 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. Con 21 de su 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.
Un nativo de Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 de su pasado 12. Desde que se unió a la refriega Bellator MMA en 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Más recientemente, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho en ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 segundos en la lucha. Con 10 de su 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Actualizado Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani Tarjeta principal:
175 libras. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Combate de funciones ligeras: David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Tarjeta preliminar actualizado:
Combate de características de peso medio: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (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
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Enero 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) y Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort en Thackerville, OKAY.
"Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Viernes, Enero 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, así como Ticketmaster y 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, recuento 23 gana la carrera, Incluyendo 20 acabados. Ahora, 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. Con 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 Marzo 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, Amanda Nunes. 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.
Actualizado "Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” Main Card:
Las mujeres de peso pluma título mundial de combate: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Julia Budd (9-2)
‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Enero 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) contra Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Campos," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Viernes, Febrero 24.
"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. 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, Inglaterra, 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 10º 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, cuándo 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 de 11 gana la carrera, 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 Febrero 24.
A native of Dublin, Irlanda, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Febrero 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 gana la carrera, 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, Irlanda, 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 Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.
Actualizado "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:
De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)
Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD
El lesionado Shavkat Rakhmonov se retira de la pelea por el título de peso welter vs. Alexey Kunchenko
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M-1 Desafío 75, Marzo 3 en Moscú, Rusia
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 ST. PETERSBURG, Rusia (Enero 9, 2017) – Una grave lesión de rodilla que requirió cirugía obligó al invicto retador de Kazajstán Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) retirarse de su primera pelea por el título, Marzo 3 contra el invicto campeón de peso welter del M-1 Challenge Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), de Rusia, en M-1 Desafío 75 en Moscú.
“Tenía muchas ganas de esta pelea y me esforcé mucho en prepararme para ella.,” un abatido Rakhmonov explicó. “Desafortunadamente, Me rompí los ligamentos de la rodilla y, basado en mi examen medico, Pronto necesitaré cirugía. Pido disculpas a todos los fanáticos de MMA que estaban anticipando esta pelea.. Haré todo lo posible para volver más fuerte que nunca.”
Prospecto de peso welter Sergey “Luchador callejero” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) se enfrenta al veterano ruso Magomed “El Lobo Blanco” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) en el M-1 Desafío 75 tarjeta.
M-1 Desafío 75 será transmitido en vivo desde Moscú en alta definición en www.M1Global.TV. Los espectadores podrán ver las peleas preliminares y la tarjeta principal, conectándose a registrarse en www.M1Global.TV. Los aficionados pueden ver toda la acción en sus equipos, así como en Android y Apple teléfonos inteligentes y tabletas.
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M-1 RETO EVENTO CALENDARIO:
M-1 Desafío 74 – Febrero. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburgo, Rusia
M-1 Desafío 75 – Marzo 3, 2017 – Moscú, Rusia
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