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.
Categorie Archieven: mixed martial arts
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) tegen Brandon Phillips (6-2) is toegevoegd aan de SPIKE televisie main kaart van Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
Bovendien, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) zal op zich te nemen 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) en knock-out 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.
Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as 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. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de 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. Een inwoner van 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, met vier 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 bij 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 Brown 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.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:
175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:
Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)
Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)
COMBATE AMERICAS APPOINTS FINANCE AND SPORTS INDUSTRY LEADER JOE PLUMERI BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN
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Conor McGregor Fastest Climber On 120 Sport-, 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
Januari 11, 2017 (CHICAGO) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (Niet Doen. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (Niet Doen. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (Niet Doen. 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 Sport-. 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: Bereiken (fans, volgers, impressions), Engagement (sympathieën, comments, aandelen, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).
Bij 9 p.m. EN vanavond, 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 atleten. 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.
De 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 lijst, 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, president of 120 Sport-. “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.”
Bovendien, Cam Newton (Niet Doen. 16), Stephen Curry (Niet Doen. 11) and Antonio Brown (Niet Doen. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (Niet Doen. 15), Serena Williams (Niet Doen. 16), Ronda Rousey (Niet Doen. 18), Hope Solo (Niet Doen. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (Niet Doen. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. bij 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)
De 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 (Niet Doen. 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)
GEEN WOORD. 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, bezoek rally.twitter.com uit 9 -11 p.m. EN.
About MVPindex
Gesticht in 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Vandaag, 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 atleten, 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, bezoek www.mvpindex.com.
Over 120 Sport-
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. De 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.
GESTAPELD strijd kaart OPENT HET JAAR VOOR NEF in Lewiston
Lewiston, Maine (Januari 11, 2017) -nieuwe Engeland Fights (NEF) keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee op Februari 11, 2017 met haar volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: Weer zijn toegenomen.” Eerder vandaag, de strijd promotie aangekondigd de volledige kaart voor het evenement. De avond zal zowel amateur als professionele MMA periodes voorzien.
Hoofdact van de avond is de halve finale van het toernooi om een nieuwe professionele lichtgewicht kampioen kronen. De titel werd ontruimd toen de vorige kampioen Devin Powell (8-1) ondertekend met de Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ryan Sanders (12-8) zal op zich te nemen John Ortolani (8-10) terwijl Jon Lemke (5-7) gezichten Jesse Erickson (9-5) in een rematch van Bellator 93. De winnaars van deze twee periodes zal ontmoeten in de finale voorlopig gepland voor “NEF 28” later dit jaar.
In een langverwachte zwaargewicht gevecht, Ras Hylton (0-0) zal zijn professionele debuut te maken tegen Mike Hansen (5-4). de 6'6″ Hylton, of “Rasquatch” zoals hij bekend onder zijn fans, werd uitgeroepen tot de “2016 Rookie van het Jaar” door NEF fans na te gaan 3-0 als amateur. Hansen was een Maine staat worstelkampioen voor Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), en hij heeft nogal een reputatie ontwikkeld voor Downing grotere tegenstanders op zowel de matten en de MMA kooi. Hansen was de ontvanger van de “2016 Indiening van het Jaar” onderscheiding.
Spreken over 2016 prijswinnaars, de “Fighter van het Jaar,” vedergewicht vooruitzicht Aaron Lacey (4-0), gaat op zoek naar zijn vijfde opeenvolgende overwinning in minder dan een jaar wanneer hij voldoet aan Florida's Chris Jacobs (1-0). Jacobs samen een indrukwekkende 8-3 record als een amateur, winnende regionale titels langs de weg.
De amateur kaart zal een bout voorzien van de licht zwaargewicht band als Ryan Glover (3-1) verdedigt tegen Victor Irwin (2-0). Glover heeft de titel die sinds afgelopen februari. Zowel Glover en Irwin waren Maine staat worstelen kampioenen – Glover met MVHS en Irwin met Brewer High School.
Ook gepland op de amateur-kaart zijn niet minder dan periodes van drie vrouwen. Angela Young (1-2), die op meerdere zetten “Fight of the Night” optredens in 2016, keert terug naar het gezicht van New Hampshire Christine Brothwell (0-2). Young's teamgenoot, Katie Baker (0-0), zal haar maken in-kooi debuut tegen een andere stevige concurrent van de Granite State in de vorm van Alex Walker (2-1), terwijl Sarah Ziehm maakt haar debuut tegen Nicole Burgess (0-1).
De volledige “NEF 27: HEROPLEVING” strijd kaart (aan verandering onderhevig):
PROFESSIONAL
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 (Team Ierse)
155 Ryan Sanders 12-8 (Young's MMA) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Jesse Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) vs Jon Lemke 5-7 (Team Ierse)
145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (Young's MMA) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boksen & MMA)
145 Josh Harvey 2-0 (Young's MMA) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)
135 Elias Leland 2-2 (De Academy) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (team Fury)
AMATEUR
205*TITEL Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) (c) vs Victor Irwin 2-0 (Young's MMA)
205 Zeal McGrew 1-1 (Rode lijn) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)
185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Sean Worcester 0-1 (Onafhankelijk)
155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Onbreekbaar Combat Club) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Ross gevormd 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (De Academy)
155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Onafhankelijk) 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 Instituut) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (Young's MMA)
135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (First Class MMA) vs Fred Lear 4-2 (Young's MMA)
135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Class MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
125 Jeremiah Barkach 0-0 (Onafhankelijk) vs James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)
125 Ryan Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Justin Witham 2-4 (Onbreekbaar Combat Club)
125 Angela Young 1-2 (Young's MMA) 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 (Young's MMA) vs Alex Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)
NEF's volgende evenement, “NEF 27: HEROPLEVING” vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Februari 11, 2017 bij 7 p.m. Tickets beginnen bij $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009, uitbreiding 525.
Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitter @nefights en lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England Fights."
FANS INVITED TO JOIN ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, WANDERLEI SILVA, MATT MITRIONE, ‘KING MO’ & ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY AT BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST AT DAVE & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES
WAT: Bellator 170 Fan Fest
WAAR: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, ZOALS 90045
WANNEER: Donderdag, Januari 19
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
WHO: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
Koning Mo
John McCarthy
Matt Mitrione
Royce Gracie
De naam Gracie is synoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. De winnaar van de eerste paar UFC events, Gracie zou meerdere tegenstanders te ontmantelen in één nacht, velen van hen waren veel groter dan hem. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Vandaag, it’s hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn’t trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined “Bellator 149,” an event that shattered company viewership records that remain intact to this day.
Kazushi Sakuraba
With an incredible resume highlighted by wins over four members of the legendary Gracie family, including Royler, Renzo, Ryan, and Royce Gracie, Sakuraba has inherited the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” The Japanese mixed martial artist is especially remembered for his first clash with Royce, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (hoekstop) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 jaren geleden. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Nu, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!
Matt 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, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, als hij voldoet aan de Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.
Wanderlei Silva
Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Januari 20, as “The Axe Murderer” prepares for his Bellator MMA debut in the highly anticipated year of 2017. The man who has consistently called him out since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Chael Sonnen, will be competing in the main event of ‘Bellator 170’ just one day after the “Fan Fest.” A 48-fight veteran, Silva joined the Bellator MMA fray following an illustrious career with UFC, sifting through middleweight powerhouses Cung Le, Brian Stann, and current division champion Michael Bisping. Met 25 zijn 35 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen via knock-out, the 40-year-old Brazilian hotshot is eager to make his presence felt inside the Bellator MMA cage. Join us for ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” in Los Angeles and meet the legend himself before he makes his promotional debut.
Koning Mo
“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. This will be Lawal’s second appearance at Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” event, giving fans another opportunity to meet the explosive striker outside of the cage. After his recent main event victory over Satoshi Ishii, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” bouts to satiate his thirst.
John McCarthy
Known to many as “Big” John McCarthy, the longtime MMA referee will turn his attention to Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” and call the shots at a fun-filled day with some of the greatest fans the sport has to offer. McCarthy has officiated a number of memorable bouts promoted by Bellator MMA, the UFC and others, becoming one of the most notorious referees in the history of the sport.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Januari 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. EN/3:50 p.m. PT.
Tickets for the event start at $36 en zijn nu te koop bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.
The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) tegen Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Bovendien, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) en Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Ten slotte, een vedergewicht wedstrijd pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) tegen Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) wrap up Bellator MMA’s first main card of the new year.
On the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card, female flyweights Rebecca Ruth (6-2) en Colleen Schneider (10-7) will join the promotional debuts of LA’s own Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) and heavyweight knockout artist Jack May (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), en Cody Bollinger (19-6).
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
HOLLYWOOD, ZOALS. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) tegen 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). Ten slotte, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as 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. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.
After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, waar hij vocht 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. Met 21 zijn 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.
Een inwoner van Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 van zijn laatste 12. Sinds de toetreding tot de Bellator MMA strijd in 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Meest recent, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho bij ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconden in de strijd. Met 10 zijn 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:
175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:
Middengewicht Feature Bout: 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 (Januari 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) en Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK.
"Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Vrijdag, Januari 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Extra wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.
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 career wins, inclusief 20 afwerkingen. Nu, 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. Met 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 Maart 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.
Bijgewerkt "Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” Main Card:
Wereldtitelwedstrijd vedergewicht dames: 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. (Januari 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) tegen Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Vrijdag, Februari 24.
"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. EN/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, Engeland, 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 10th 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, wanneer 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 van 11 career wins, 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 Februari 24.
A native of Dublin, Ierland, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februari 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 career wins, 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, Ierland, 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.
Bijgewerkt "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:
Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)
Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD
Injured Shavkat Rakhmonov pulls out of Welterweight title fight vs. Alexey Kunchenko
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M-1 Challenge 75, Maart 3 in Moskou, Rusland
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 ST. PETERSBURG, Rusland (Januari 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, Maart 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), van Rusland, bij M-1 Challenge 75 in Moskou.
“I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Helaas, 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.”
Weltergewicht vooruitzicht Sergey “Straatvechter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) op de M-1 Challenge 75 kaart.
M-1 Challenge 75 zal live worden gestreamd vanuit Moskou in high definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle actie kijken op hun computers, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets.
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M-1 Challenge 74 – Februari. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rusland
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