Tom, Tony et Rich passent l’émission de cette semaine à se tenir au courant de l’actualité majeure de la semaine dans les sports de combat. Nous avons également un aperçu des combats à venir en boxe et MMA. Nous soulignons le récent procès de Mark Hunt pour un combat au cours duquel Brock Lesnar a été testé positif pour les PED et discutons de l’évaluation de Ben Rothwell sur Travis Browne en tant que “Homme putain.” Écoutez l'émission d'une heure ci-dessous.
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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, CALIFORNIE. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) contre Brandon Phillips (6-2) a été ajouté à la carte principale SPIKE-télévisée de Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
En outre, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) va prendre Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) 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 Caroline du Nord) et spécialiste du KO Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.
Les billets pour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani commence à $24 et sont en vente dès maintenant au KansasStarEventCenter.com, ainsi que 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. ET/8 p.m. CT, 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 Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Originaire 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, avec quatre coups de grâce, 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 à 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 brun Ellen 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.
Mise à jour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Carte principale:
175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Caroline du Nord) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Lutte plume métrage: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Mise à jour Carte préliminaire:
Bout moyen préliminaire: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Début) vs. Domo Garcia (Début)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Bout léger préliminaire: Craig Farley (Début) vs. Mike Breeden (Début)
COMBATE AMERICAS APPOINTS FINANCE AND SPORTS INDUSTRY LEADER JOE PLUMERI BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN
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Conor McGregor Fastest Climber On 120 Sportif, 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
Janvier 11, 2017 (CHICAGO) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (Ne Pas. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (Ne Pas. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (Ne Pas. 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 Sportif. 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: Atteindre (les fans, suiveurs, impressions), Engagement (aime, comments, actions, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).
À 9 p.m. ET ce soir, 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 athlètes. 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.
Le 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 list, 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, président de 120 Sportif. “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.”
En outre, Cam Newton (Ne Pas. 16), Stephen Curry (Ne Pas. 11) and Antonio Brown (Ne Pas. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (Ne Pas. 15), Serena Williams (Ne Pas. 16), Ronda Rousey (Ne Pas. 18), Hope Solo (Ne Pas. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (Ne Pas. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. à 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)
James Lebron (NBA)
Alex Morgan (US Soccer)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Jeff Gordon (NASCAR)
Kerri Walsh Jennings (AVP)
Le 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 (Ne Pas. 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)
James Lebron (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, visite rally.twitter.com à partir de 9 -11 p.m. ET.
About MVPindex
Fondé en 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Aujourd'hui, 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 athlètes, 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, visite www.mvpindex.com.
Sur 120 Sportif
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. Le 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 (Janvier 11, 2017) Combats -Nouveau Angleterre (NEF) retourne au Colisée de la Banque Androscoggin le Février 11, 2017 avec son prochain événement d'arts martiaux mixtes, “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, 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 Devin Powell (8-1) signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ryan Sanders (12-8) va prendre John Ortolani (8-10) tandis que Jon Lemke (5-7) visages 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” Plus tard cette année.
In a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout, Ras Hylton (0-0) fera ses débuts professionnels contre Mike Hansen (5-4). The 6’6″ Hylton, ou “Rasquatch” as he is known amongst his fans, was voted the “2016 Recrue de l'année” by NEF fans after going 3-0 en tant qu'amateur. 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 Soumission de l'année” prix.
Speaking of 2016 lauréats, la “Fighter de l'année,” plume perspective 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 enregistrement en tant qu'amateur, winning regional titles along the way.
The amateur card will feature a bout for the light-heavyweight strap as Ryan Glover (3-1) défend contre 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 Jeune (1-2), who put on multiple “Lutte de la Nuit” performances in 2016, returns to face New Hampshire’s Christine Brothwell (0-2). Coéquipier de Young, 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), tandis que Sarah Ziehm makes her debut against Nicole Burgess (0-1).
The full “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION” carte de combat (sous réserve de modifications):
PROFESSIONNEL
235 Mike Hansen 5-4 (Berserkers MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Class MMA)
160 Matt Denning 3-5 (CMBJJ) vs Ricky Dexter 0-0 (Équipe irlandaise)
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 (Équipe irlandaise)
145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (MMA de Young) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boxing & MMA)
145 Josh Harvey 2-0 (MMA de Young) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)
135 Elias Leland 2-2 (L'Académie) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (Team Fury)
AMATEUR
205*TITRE Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) (c) vs Victor Irwin 2-0 (MMA de Young)
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 (Indépendant)
155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Club Combat Incassable) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Ross Dannar 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (L'Académie)
155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Indépendant) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)
145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Frank Johanson 1-2 (CMBJJ)
140 Henry Clark 3-1 (Choi Institut) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (MMA de Young)
135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (First Class MMA) vs Fred Lear 4-2 (MMA de Young)
135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Class MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
125 Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Indépendant) contre James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)
125 Ryan Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) contre Justin Witham 2-4 (Club Combat Incassable)
125 Angela Jeune 1-2 (MMA de Young) vs Christine Brothwell 0-2 (Bucket Brigade)
115 Nicole Burgess 0-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 0-0 (CMBJJ)
115 Katie Baker 0-0 (MMA de Young) vs Alex Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)
Prochain événement de la NEF, “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION” aura lieu le Samedi, Février 11, 2017 à 7 p.m. Billets à partir de $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009, extension 525.
Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, suivez-les sur Twitter @nefights et rejoignez le groupe Facebook officiel "Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre."
LES FANS INVITÉS À REJOINDRE ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, Wanderlei Silva, MAT MITRIONE, 'ROI MO' & LE « GRAND » JOHN MCCARTHY CHEZ BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST À DAVE & BUSTER À LOS ANGELES
QUOI: Bellator 170 Fête des fans
OÙ: Dave & Buster's à la Promenade du Howard Hughes Center
6081 Centre Dr.
Los Angeles, COMME 90045
QUAND: Jeudi, Janvier 19
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
OMS: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
Roi Mo
John McCarthy
Matt Mitrione
Royce Gracie
Le nom Gracie est synonyme de MMA, et c'est en grande partie à Royce Gracie, un homme qui est considéré comme l'inventeur du sport tel que nous le connaissons aujourd'hui. Le vainqueur de la première de plusieurs événements de l'UFC, Gracie serait démanteler plusieurs adversaires en une seule nuit, beaucoup d'entre eux étaient beaucoup plus grande que lui. Pendant de nombreuses années, il n'y avait pas de réponse pour la technique Gracie Jiu-Jitsu qu'il a amenée au combat. Aujourd'hui, il est difficile de trouver un combattant de MMA qui ne s'est pas entraîné dans l'art du jiu-jitsu brésilien que son père a inventé. En février de 2016, Gracie a titré "Bellator 149", un événement qui a fracassé les records d'audience de l'entreprise qui restent intacts à ce jour.
Kazushi Sakuraba
Avec un CV incroyable mis en évidence par des victoires sur quatre membres de la légendaire famille Gracie, dont Royler, Renzo, Ryan, et Royce Gracie, Sakuraba a hérité du surnom de « The Gracie Hunter ». L'artiste martial mixte japonais est surtout connu pour son premier affrontement avec Royce, un marathon de 90 minutes qui s'est terminé par un TKO (arrêt de coin) victoire de Sakuraba presque 17 il y a des années. Gracie vengerait plus tard sa perte, remportant une décision unanime contre Sakuraba à « K-1 Dynamite États-Unis!!" à l'intérieur du Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Maintenant, près d'une décennie plus tard, les deux légendes se retrouvent et Bellator MMA vous donne la chance d'être là quand cela se produit!
Matt Mitrione
Matt Mitrione a initialement mis ses talents au service du football, signer en tant qu'agent libre non repêché avec les Giants de New York en 2002. Après de brefs passages avec les 49ers de San Francisco et les Vikings du Minnesota, Mitrione est entré dans la cage du MMA et n'a pas regardé en arrière depuis. Le vétéran de l'UFC à 14 reprises a commencé sa carrière professionnelle avec des victoires lors de ses cinq premiers combats, dont quatre sont venus par KO. Connu comme l'un des meilleurs finisseurs du sport, le natif d'Indianapolis, âgé de 37 ans, a récemment terminé sa course avec son ancien employeur, prendre la décision de tester la libre agence. Mitrione cherchera désormais à dupliquer le succès qu'il a rencontré tout au long de sa carrière, quand il rencontre Fedor Emelianenko à San José en février.
Wanderlei Silva
L'ancienne superstar de l'UFC Wanderlei Silva sera également présente le Janvier 20, comme "The Axe Murderer" se prépare pour ses débuts au Bellator MMA dans l'année très attendue de 2017. L'homme qui l'a constamment appelé depuis qu'il a rejoint la promotion dirigée par Scott Coker, Chael Sonnen, participera à l'événement principal de « Bellateur 170 » juste un jour après le "Fan Fest". Un vétéran de 48 combats, Silva a rejoint la mêlée du Bellator MMA après une illustre carrière à l'UFC, passer au crible les puissances moyennes Cung Le, Brian Stann, et actuel champion de division Michael Bisping. Avec 25 de son 35 victoires en carrière à venir par KO, le hotshot brésilien de 40 ans est impatient de faire sentir sa présence à l'intérieur de la cage Bellator MMA. Rejoignez-nous pour « Bellateur 170 » "Fan Fest" à Los Angeles et rencontrez la légende lui-même avant qu'il ne fasse ses débuts promotionnels.
Roi Mo
"King Mo" est un pilier du Bellator MMA depuis 2013, combattre tout le monde que la division des poids lourds légers et lourds a à offrir. Ce sera la deuxième apparition de Lawal à l'événement "Fan Fest" de Bellator MMA, donner aux fans une autre occasion de rencontrer l'attaquant explosif à l'extérieur de la cage. Après sa récente victoire dans l'événement principal sur Satoshi Ishii, "Mo" jette maintenant son dévolu sur d'autres combats "Moneyweight" pour assouvir sa soif.
John McCarthy
Connu par beaucoup sous le nom de « Big » John McCarthy, l'arbitre de longue date du MMA portera son attention sur le «Fan Fest» de Bellator MMA et appellera les coups lors d'une journée amusante avec certains des plus grands fans que le sport a à offrir. McCarthy a officié un certain nombre de combats mémorables promus par Bellator MMA, l'UFC et autres, devenir l'un des arbitres les plus notoires de l'histoire du sport.
INFO LUTTE: Bellator 170: Ortiz contre. Sonnen aura lieu le Samedi, Janvier 21 du Forum à Los Angeles et sera diffusé en direct et gratuitement sur SPIKE à 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Les flux undercard très attendus en direct sur Bellator.com et l'application mobile Bellator à partir de 6:50 p.m. ET/3:50 p.m. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement commencent à $36 et sont maintenant en vente au Bellator.com, ainsi que Ticketmaster.com.
La carte principale épique est mise en vedette par un affrontement légendaire des poids lourds légers qui oppose les superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) contre Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). En outre, un événement co-principal poids welters mettant en vedette Paul Daley (38-14-2) contre Brennan Ward (14-4) et un combat de poids moyen entre Ralek Gracie (3-0) et Hisaki Kato (7-2) sera également présenté sur la carte principale télévisée de Spike. Enfin, un piqûres de concours de plume Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) contre Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) et une bataille légère récemment annoncée mettant en vedette Derek champs (17-6) et Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) conclure la première carte principale de Bellator MMA de la nouvelle année.
Sur la carte préliminaire diffusée par Bellator.com, poids mouches femelles Rebecca Ruth (6-2) et Colleen Schneider (10-7) rejoindra les débuts promotionnels de LA Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) et artiste poids lourd Jack May (8-3). L'undercard comprend également le retour anticipé de Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), William "Pump" (8-3), et Cody Bollinger (19-6).
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
HOLLYWOOD, COMME. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Caroline du Nord) contre Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord) 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 Caroline du Nord), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Enfin, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) contre Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Les billets pour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani commence à $24 et sont en vente dès maintenant au KansasStarEventCenter.com, ainsi que 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. ET/8 p.m. CT, 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, où il a combattu 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. Avec 21 de son 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.
Originaire 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 son dernier 12. Depuis qu'il a rejoint la mêlée Bellator MMA 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Plus récemment,, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star André Fialho à ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 secondes dans la lutte. Avec 10 de son 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Mise à jour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Carte principale:
175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Caroline du Nord) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord)
Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Mise à jour Carte préliminaire:
Bout de vedette poids moyen: 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, CALIFORNIE (Janvier 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) et Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort à Thackerville, D'ACCORD.
"Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Les billets pour l'événement seront mis en vente Vendredi, Janvier 13 et peut être acheté au WinStar World Casino & Billetterie du complexe, ainsi que Ticketmaster et 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, tallying 23 victoires de carrière, y compris 20 finitions. Maintenant, 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. Avec 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 Mars 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.
Mise à jour "Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” Main Card:
Poids plume Femmes Monde Titre Bout: 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, CALIFORNIE. (Janvier 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) contre Chris Champs (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Des champs," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Vendredi, Février 24.
"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.fr, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.
Hailing from Andover, Angleterre, 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 10e 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, quand 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 victoires de carrière, 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 Février 24.
A native of Dublin, Irlande, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Février 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 victoires de carrière, 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, Irlande, 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.
Mise à jour "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:
Main Event poids lourd léger: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Champs (11-7-1)
Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD
Shavkat Rakhmonov blessé se retire du combat pour le titre des poids welters vs. Alexey Kunchenko
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M-1 Défi 75, Mars 3 à Moscou, Russie
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 ST. PETERSBURG, Russie (Janvier 9, 2017) – Une grave blessure au genou nécessitant une intervention chirurgicale a forcé un challenger invaincu du Kazakhstan Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) se retirer de son premier combat pour le titre, Mars 3 contre le champion poids welter invaincu M-1 Challenge Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), de la Russie, à M-1 Défi 75 à Moscou.
“Je voulais vraiment ce combat et j'ai mis beaucoup d'efforts pour me préparer,” un Rakhmonov abattu a expliqué. “Malheureusement, J'ai déchiré les ligaments de mon genou et, basé sur mon examen médical, J'aurai besoin d'une intervention chirurgicale bientôt. Je m'excuse auprès de tous les fans de MMA qui anticipaient ce combat. Je ferai de mon mieux pour revenir plus fort que jamais.”
Welterweight perspective Sergey “Combattant de rue” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) affronte un vétéran russe Magomed “Le Loup Blanc” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) sur M-1 Défi 75 carte.
M-1 Défi 75 sera diffusée en direct de Moscou en haute définition sur www.M1Global.TV. Les téléspectateurs seront en mesure de regarder les combats préliminaires et carte principale en se connectant à inscrire à www.M1Global.TV. Les fans peuvent suivre toute l'action sur leurs ordinateurs, ainsi que sur Android et Apple téléphones intelligents et les tablettes.
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M-1 CHALLENGE CALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNEMENTS:
M-1 Défi 74 – Février. 18, 2017 – St. Pétersbourg, Russie
M-1 Défi 75 – Mars 3, 2017 – Moscou, Russie
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