Том, Tony and Rich spend this week’s show catching up on the week’s major news in combat sports. We also preview upcoming fights in boxing and MMA. We highlight Mark Hunt’s recent lawsuit over a fight where Brock Lesnar tested positive for PEDs and discuss Ben Rothwell’s assessment of Travis Browne as a “Man Whore.” Listen to the hour long broadcast below.
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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER
GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD
Холивуд, CALIF. — (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. Макки (6-0) бар зидди Brandon Phillips (6-2) шудааст, ба корти асосӣ-хӯшае телевизион аз илова Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
Дар Илова, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) бар мегирад Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Гастон Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).
The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” Дэвид 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.
Чипта барои Bellator 171: Guillard новое. Njokuani сар дар $24 ва ба фурӯш ҳоло дар мебошанд 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 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч., 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 Рэй Вуд, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of 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, бо чор 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 Уиллис дар Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.
Fighting out of Wichita, Канзас, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Bruna 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, Техас, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.
Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Уругвай, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.
Updated Bellator 171: Guillard новое. Njokuani Card асосӣ:
175 Фунт. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) против. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) против. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Мубориза Фарқияти Featherweight: A.J. Макки (6-0) против. Brandon Phillips (6-2)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) против. Alice Yauger (4-4)
Updated Preliminary Card:
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) против. Jordan Young (5-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Гастон Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) против. Justin Overton (3-2)
Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debut) против. Domo Garcia (Debut)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) против. Jake Lindsay (11-5)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) против. Joe Fulk (4-4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) против. Scott Heston (4-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Farley (Debut) против. 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 Варзиш, 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
Январ 11, 2017 (Чикаго) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (Накунед. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (Накунед. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (Накунед. 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 Варзиш. 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: Расидан ба (Мухлисони, followers, impressions), Engagement (монанди, comments, shares, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).
Дар 9 Земле. ВА имшаб, 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 варзишгарон. Wilson claimed the top spot for the second straight year with an overall ranking of 0.983, remaining at the center of the social spotlight this year not only for his athletic performance, but also for his recent marriage to singer Ciara.
The 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 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, president of 120 Варзиш. “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.”
Дар Илова, Cam Newton (Накунед. 16), Stephen Curry (Накунед. 11) and Antonio Brown (Накунед. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (Накунед. 15), Serena Williams (Накунед. 16), Ronda Rousey (Накунед. 18), Hope Solo (Накунед. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (Накунед. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. дар 24, and the oldest is Tiger Woods at 41.
Top athletes in each sport include:
Robinson Cano (MLB)
Conor McGregor (Хабиб)
Russell Wilson (NFL)
Rory McIlroy (PGA TOUR)
LeBron James (НБА)
Alex Morgan (US Soccer)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Jeff Gordon (NASCAR)
Kerri Walsh Jennings (AVP)
The 2016 list reveals interesting findings including a spotlight on the growth in popularity of MMA/UFC in the past year, as both McGregor (No.5) and Ronda Rousey (Накунед. 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 (Хабиб)
LeBron James (НБА)
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, боздид rally.twitter.com аз 9 -11 Земле. ВА.
About MVPindex
Дар таъсис 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Имрӯз, 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 варзишгарон, 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, боздид www.mvpindex.com.
Дар бораи 120 Варзиш
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. /Варзиш тасвир, and Silver Chalice. The network’s daily live broadcasts include hosted programming delivering timely narratives of the stories across every sport, as well as breaking news, fan response, video highlights and live look-ins, all integrated with social conversation and expert analysis. The 120 Sports free app has been lauded as one of the best in class by a host of media outlets and is available in both the Google Play and Apple App Store as well as a web experience at 120Sports.com. In addition to Chromecast, 120 Sports is also available on Apple TV, as well as other distribution outlets.
STACKED FIGHT CARD OPENS THE YEAR FOR NEF IN LEWISTON
Льюистон, Садри (Январ 11, 2017) Задухурдҳо -инфраструктураи Англия (Неф) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Феврал 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “Неф 27: RESURGENCE.” Имрӯз пештар, 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 Пауэлл (8-1) signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (Хабиб). Ryan Sanders (12-8) бар мегирад John Ortolani (8-10) ҳол он Jon Lemke (5-7) чеҳраҳо Йисой 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” later this year.
In a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout, Ras Hylton (0-0) хоҳад debut касбии худро бар зидди кунад Майк Ханзен (5-4). The 6’6″ Hylton, ё “Rasquatch” as he is known amongst his fans, was voted the “2016 Rookie сол” by NEF fans after going 3-0 ҳамчун ҳаводор. Hansen was a Maine state wrestling champion for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), and he has developed quite a reputation for downing larger opponents on both the mats and the MMA cage. Hansen was the recipient of the “2016 Submission of the Year” мукофот.
Speaking of 2016 ғолибони Ҷоизаи, дар “Муборизи сол,” дурнамои Featherweight Ҳорун Шуудан (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 нависед ҳамчун ҳаводор, winning regional titles along the way.
The amateur card will feature a bout for the light-heavyweight strap as Ryan Glover (3-1) дифоъ бар зидди 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. Ангела ҷавон (1-2), who put on multiple “Мубориза ба Night” performances in 2016, returns to face New Hampshire’s Christine Brothwell (0-2). Young’s teammate, Katie Baker (0-0), will make her in-cage debut against another tough competitor from the Granite State in the form of Alex Уокер (2-1), ҳол он Sarah Ziehm makes her debut against Nicole Burgess (0-1).
The full “Неф 27: RESURGENCE” корти мубориза (вобаста ба тағйир):
Касбӣ
235 Майк Ханзен 5-4 (Berserkers MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Синфи MMA)
160 Мат Denning 3-5 (CMBJJ) vs Ricky Dexter 0-0 (Team Ирландия)
155 Ryan Sanders 12-8 (MMA ҷавонон) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Йисой Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) против Jon Lemke 5-7 (Team Ирландия)
145 Ҳорун Шуудан 4-0 (MMA ҷавонон) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boxing & MMA)
145 Еҳ ХАРВИ 2-0 (MMA ҷавонон) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)
135 Ильёс Leland 2-2 (Академияи) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (Team Fury)
Ҳаводор
205*НОМГЎИ Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) ($ C) против Виктор Irwin 2-0 (MMA ҷавонон)
205 Zeal McGrew 1-1 (Redline) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)
185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (First Синфи MMA) vs Sean Worcester 0-1 (Мустақил)
155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Shatterproof Club Мубориза) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
155 Ross Dannar 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (Академияи)
155 Кен Данн 0-4 (Мустақил) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)
145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (First Синфи MMA) vs Frank Johanson 1-2 (CMBJJ)
140 Хенри Кларк 3-1 (Институти Бенуа) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (MMA ҷавонон)
135 Михаил Crespo 3-2 (First Синфи MMA) против Фред Лир 4-2 (MMA ҷавонон)
135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Синфи MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)
125 Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Мустақил) vs James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)
125 Райан Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Justin Witham 2-4 (Shatterproof Club Мубориза)
125 Ангела ҷавон 1-2 (MMA ҷавонон) 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 ҷавонон) против Alex Уокер 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)
NEF’s next event, “Неф 27: RESURGENCE” сурат мегирад оид ба Шанбе, Феврал 11, 2017 дар 7 Земле. Чипта дар оғоз $25 ва ба фурӯш ҳоло дар мебошанд www.TheColisee.com ё аз ҷониби даъват идораи қуттии Colisee дар 207.783.2009, extension 525.
Барои маълумоти бештар дар бораи ҳодиса ва мубориза навсозиҳои корт, лутфан ба сомонаи мусоидат мекунад дар www.NewEnglandFights.com. Дар Илова, Шумо метавонед видеоҳоро NEF дар бедор www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “Чолишҳои нав ба Англия."
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
ЧӢ: Bellator 170 Fan Fest
КУҶО: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, БА МИСЛИ 90045
КАЙ: Панҷшанбе, Январ 19
8:00 Земле. - 11:00 Земле.
ТУТ: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Силва
Подшоҳи Mo
Юҳанно МакКарти
Мат Mitrione
Royce Gracie
Номи Gracie синоними MMA аст, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie мебуд мухолифони гуногун дар як шаб ягонаи безараркунӣ, ки бисёре аз онҳо хеле калонтар аз ӯ буданд,. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Имрӯз, 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 (corner stoppage) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 соли гузашта. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ҳозир, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!
Мат Mitrione
Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, 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, Вақте ки ӯ мулоқот Федор Емельяненко in San Jose this February.
Wanderlei Силва
Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Январ 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. Аз 25 аз худ 35 career victories coming by way of knockout, 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.
Подшоҳи 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.
Юҳанно МакКарти
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.
INFO МУБОРИЗАИ: Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen сурат мегирад оид ба Шанбе, Январ 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч.. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 Земле. ВА/3:50 Земле. PT.
Tickets for the event start at $36 ва ба фурӯш Ҳоло дар Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.
The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Тито Ортис (18-12-1) бар зидди Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Дар Илова, a welterweight co-main event featuring Павлус Daley (38-14-2) бар зидди Бреннан Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) ва Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Lastly, як pitting Озмуни Featherweight Георгий Karakhanyan (26-6-1) бар зидди Эмануэл Санчес(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Дек Fields (17-6) ва Дек Андерсон (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) ва 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), Хенри Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), ва Cody Bollinger (19-6).
MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27
Холивуд, БА МИСЛИ. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) бар зидди 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” Дэвид Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Lastly, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) бар зидди Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.
Чипта барои Bellator 171: Guillard новое. Njokuani сар дар $24 ва ба фурӯш ҳоло дар мебошанд 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 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч., 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. Аз 21 аз худ 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.
A native of Las Vegas, Невада, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 аз охир ӯ 12. Зеро ҳамроҳшавии канорагирӣ кунад Bellator MMA дар 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Ба наздикӣ, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho дар ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconds into the fight. Аз 10 аз худ 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.
Updated Bellator 171: Guillard новое. Njokuani Card асосӣ:
175 Фунт. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) против. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Дэйв Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) против. Aaron Derrow (14-8)
Updated Preliminary Card:
Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) против. 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
Санта Моника, CALIF (Январ 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) ва Ҷулия АРИ (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Шарм дар Thackerville, ХУБ.
"Bellator 174: Coenen против. Budd” will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч., while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Ҷумъа, Январ 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and 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 career wins, аз ҷумла: 20 finishes. Ҳозир, 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. Аз 30 career fights under her belt, the most glaring advantage for “Rumina” will be her experience, as her opponent comes in having made only 11 professional appearances inside the cage.
Budd enters the contest on Март 3 riding a seven-fight winning streak and has recorded victories in each of her first three fights under the direction of Bellator MMA. The former Strikeforce competitior has surrendered just two losses over her seven-year career, one at the hands of former Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey and one to the current UFC bantamweight world champion, Аманда 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.
Навсозӣ "Bellator 174: Coenen против. Budd” Main Card:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) против. Ҷулия АРИ (9-2)
‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS
Санта Моника, CALIF. (Январ 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Лиам McGeary (11-1) бар зидди Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Майдонҳо," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Ҷумъа, Феврал 24.
"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч.. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.
Hailing from Andover, Англия, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10уми 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, кай Фил Дэвис 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 аз 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 Феврал 24.
A native of Dublin, Ирландия, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Феврал 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, Ирландия, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Энтони Тейлор in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.
Навсозӣ "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Лиам McGeary (11-1) против. Chris Fields (11-7-1)
Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) против. БОП
Injured Shavkat Rakhmonov pulls out of Welterweight title fight vs. Алексей Kunchenko
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M-1 даъвати 75, Март 3 дар Маскав, Русия
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 ҲА. ПЕТЕРБУРГ, Русия (Январ 9, 2017) – A serious knee injury requiring surgery has forced undefeated Kazakhstan challenger Shaukat Раҳмонов (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) to withdraw from his first title fight, Март 3 against unbeaten M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Алексей Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Русия, дар M-1 даъвати 75 дар Маскав.
“I wanted this fight badly and put a lot of effort into preparation for it,” a dejected Rakhmonov explained. “Бадбахтона, 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.”
Дурнамои Welterweight Сергей “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) takes on Russian veteran Магомед “Дар Сафед Гург” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0) дар бораи M-1 даъвати 75 корт.
M-1 даъвати 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Тамошобинон хоҳад тавонист ба тамошои ин задухурдҳо пешакӣ ва корти асосӣ тавассути ворид оид ба қайд www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, инчунин оид ба Android ва Apple телефонҳои смарт ва планшети.
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M-1 даъвати 74 – Feb. 18, 2017 – Сент. Петербург, Русия
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