kategorie Argief: Plaasmoorde

Bellator, DAZN, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

Resultate & Photos For Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull

Mei 13, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**FULL EVENT PHOTOS HERE**

*Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* Main kaart:

**Gabriël Vega** (28-4) verslaan **Michael Chandler** (19-4) via KO (stoot) by 1:01 van die eerste ronde

**Douglas Lima** (31-7) verslaan **Michael "gif" Page** (14-1) via KO (stoot) by :35 van die tweede ronde

**A.J. McKee** (14-0) verslaan **Pat Curran** (23-8) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jake Hager** (2-0) vs. **T.J. Jones** (1-1) voorlegging (head and arm choke) by 2:36 van die eerste ronde

**Tywan Claxton** (5-0) verslaan **James Bennett** (4-2) via TKO (stoot) by 2:09 van die derde ronde

**Voorlopige Card:**

**Cris Lencioni** (5-2) verslaan **Adil Benjilany** (5-2, 1 NC) via voorlegging (driehoek verstik) by 4:55 van die eerste ronde

**Chris Gonzalez** (2-0) verslaan **Charlie Radtke** (2-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

**Rob Fenicle** (2-0) verslaan **Bryan Bautista** (1-1) via voorlegging (hak haak) by 1:42 van die eerste ronde

**Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu** (10-4) verslaan **Adam Ward** (18-12) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

**Christian Rodriguez** (1-0) verslaan **Jose Leon** (0-1) via voorlegging (armbar) by 4:39 van die eerste ronde

**Robert Morrow** (29-24-1) verslaan **James Bochnovic** (9-4) via KO (stoot) by 1:18 van die eerste ronde

**Dave Latoria** (0-0, 1 NC) en **Jason Belyew** (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow

**Jesse Bazzi** (10-6) verslaan **Joey Diehl** (12-10) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27 x3)

**Josh Streacker** (6-2) verslaan **Scott Writz** (2-1) via KO (punch) by 3:33 van die tweede ronde

**Bellator MMA**

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

**About DAZN:**

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Sedert die bekendstelling van in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, Kanada, Duitsland, Austria, Switserland, Italië, Spanje, Japan, and Brazil. DAZN guarantees no long-term contract, no bundles, just affordable access to all the service’s sports on connected devices including smart TVs, slimfone, tablette, games consoles and PCs. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features more than 100 fight nights per year from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp.

559 gevegte, Amateur MMA, Grappling, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

McCottrell en Gomez stryd om veergewig oppergesag by 559 gevegte

Mei 7, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SELMA, CALIF. - Twee van die warmste jong veergewig vooruitsigte in Kalifornië sal vierkante af Saterdag, 18 Mei in Fresno by die Rainbow Ballroom met 559 Veg goud op die lyn.

COALINGA 145-pond gemeng martial artist Henog McCottrell sit sy 3-0 rekord op die lyn teen Bakersfield se Vince Gomez (3-0) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van 559 gevegte 72.

"Ek kan nie dink aan twee warmer vegters in die Valley nou," 559 Gevegte president Jeremy Luchau gesê. "Albei het 'n opwindende styl, graag gevegte voltooi en was maklik keuses om te veg vir ons vakante titel. "

In die mede-hoofren, 559 Veg vir vroue Pluim Gewichten kampioen Maritza Sanchez (5-6) sit haar titel op die spel teen Oakland se Lindsay Scaturro (1-1).

Ook te sien op die kaart is 'n Kalifornië Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Lig Swaargewig Staat titelgeveg tussen Ceres 'Gregory Morales (4-1) en Lancaster se Chadricc Kindle (3-2).

"Ons het 'n baie groot gevegte op die top van hierdie kaart. Almal het dit geniet kyk Maritza se styging in MMA en dit is wonderlik om beide Gregory Morales en Chadricc terug te hê om te veg vir ons sowel,"Luchau gesê.

In totaal 17 aanvalle sal betwis, waaronder drie worstel super gevegte. "Dit is 'n gelaaide stryd kaart, met 14 Plaasmoorde en 3 worstel Bouts,"Luchau gesê. "Dit was 'n ware plesier om terug na ons wortels en werk met al die skole
in die Valley vir beide worstel en MMA gevegte. "

Ook, terug in aksie is Arroyo Grande middelgewigtitel Jesaja Hughes (5-1) wat neem op Ridgecrest se Joseph Gaceta en Merced middelgewigtitel Jaime Llamas- Trevino (1-0) neem op Kerman se David Marquez (0-2).

"Hughes het 'n lang tyd fan-gunsteling by gewees 559 gevegte, asook Gaceta. Ek sien regtig uit daarna om te sien hoe hulle terug te kry in die hok,"Luchau gesê. "ook, Llamas-Trevino is iemand om 'n ogie te hou "

In ander gevegte; Del Rey strawweight Angelic Pimentel maak haar debuut teen Oksana Ball Sakrament se (0-0), Sacramento middelgewigtitel Daniel Zaragoza (2-2) veg Bakersfield se Adrian Silva (1-1-1), Wasco welterweight Troy Butler (3-2) neem op San Jose se Aaron Armijo (2-0-1), Merced kapokgewig Michael Gomez (0-2) Porterville se gevegte Liovardo Garfias (1-0), Clovis liggewig Xavier Moreno (2-0) veg Kerman se HIPOLITO Leon (1-3), Grover Beach veergewig Marvin Garcia (1-0) neem op Tracy se Pedro Juarez (1-1), Fresno welterweight David Chacon (1-0) veg Los Angeles 'Eric Rush (0-0), Paso Robles, liggewig Jeremy Koverte maak sy debuut teen Bakersfield se Denny Stout (0-0), en Fresno swaargewig Larry Gonzales veg KETTLEMAN City se Juan Espinoza (0-0).

In worstel Bouts; Adan Lozano van Parlier sal ontmoet met Madera se Kyle Masker, PARLIER se Alexzander Alvarado sal worstel Madera se Jorge Melchor en Selma se Damian Gomez gesigte Porterville se Brandon Cohea.

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gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

NEF draai die ou hawe IN KING'S LANDING vir 'n nag van non-stop MMA gevegte

Mei 2, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Portland, Maine (April 28, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) teruggekeer na Aura in Portland Saterdagaand met sy jongste gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORM gebore word.” Die geleentheid was in eerbetoon aan die HBO reeksSpeletjie van trone kompleet met ring meisies geklee as die “Moeder van Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen en Sansa Stark, sowel as 'n tjello-speler opening van die byeenkoms met musiek uit klankbaan van die hit show se. 'N kapasiteit skare van meer as 1100 was op die hand vir die aksie.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, Ras Hylton (4-2) verslaan Charles Penn (0-1) in 'n swaargewig wedstryd. Die ringside dokter gestop die bout in die eerste ronde wanneer 'n snit op voorkop Penn se nie kan gesluit word. Hylton geland het 'n perfek geplaas reguit regterhand wat die wond op Penn se kop oop en verlaat bloed giet om die mat in 'n gru-stroom van bloedrooi.

Kaleb Hall (3-0) gebly onoorwonne om sy professionele loopbaan begin met sy derde agtereenvolgende oorwinning. Hall voorgelê vakman Jay Ellis (15-86) in die eerste ronde van die mede-hoofren van die aand.

Op die amateur gedeelte van die stryd kaart, vier titels was op die spel.

In die eerste kampioenskap bout van die aand, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) gevang die vakante NEF Amateur veertje band met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning oor Zac Richard (3-1-1). Deur dit te doen, Pagliarulo, 'n boorling van Haverhill, Massachusetts, oorhandig Richard die eerste verlies van sy loopbaan.

Duncan Smith (5-3) verdedig die NEF Amateur Welterweight titel teen Jon TEFFT (2-1). Na vyf harde geveg rondes, Smith is as die wenner aangewys op al drie beoordelaars’ telkaarte. Dit was 'n goeie nag vir span van Evolution Athletix Smith se. die Saco, Maine-gebaseerde span het 4-0 op die aand saam met Smith se spanmaats Adina BEAUDRY (3-0), Keegan Korf (4-11), en Megan Rosado (1-1) alle optel oorwinnings.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) gemaak kort werk van Michigan se Andrea Howland (2-1) om die eerste-ooit NEF Women's Amateur kapokgewigkampioen geword. Thompson ingedien Howland in die eerste ronde met 'n armbar. Die stryd is om Portland gebring deur NEF in samewerking met Queen MMA Media.

In die vierde, en finale, kampioenskap bout op die amateur-kaart, Kam Arnold (5-0) kept his knockout streak alive with a first-round downing of Henry Clark (5-5). It was the fifth straight knockout for Arnold who retained the amateur bantamweight belt.

The fight promotion also announced several fights for its long-awaited return to Lewiston on June 22 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The event is titled “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.”

Hometown favorite Jesse Erickson (9-7) will take on Lewis Corapi (8-5) that evening in a lightweight contest. Erickson is a mainstay of the NEF cage and a perpetual top contender to the promotion’s professional 155-pound title. Massachusetts’ Corapi is a seasoned veteran of the New England MMA circuit, finally making his NEF debut on June 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) announced that he would return to the cage at “NEF 39” to take on Jordan Downey (5-4) from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey will defend the NEF Pro Featherweight Title that evening looking for his first successful defense since capturing the belt last February in Bangor. Downey is on a two-fight win streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) will take on Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title. Boucher has finished his last two opponents in the first round to move himself back into contention for another shot at the 125-pound belt. Presley represents the Lancaster Academy of MMA in Lancaster, Ohio.

In a solemn moment to open the event, NEF paid tribute to longtime staff member Casey Main with a ten-bell salute. The Wiscasset, Maine resident passed away unexpectedly late last week. The promotion dedicated the event to his memory.

The full results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONELE

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn via doctor stoppage, ronde 1
Kaleb Hall def. Jay Ellis via submission, ronde 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera via submission, ronde 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear via submission, ronde 2

AMATEUR

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, ronde 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, ronde 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, ronde 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, ronde 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, ronde 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jason Landry verslaan. Justin Boraczek via submission, round 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via submission, ronde 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, ronde 2
Nate White verslaan. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, ronde 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, ronde 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, ronde 2

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” vind Saterdag plaas, Junie 22, 2019 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

Bellator, DAZN, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

April 28, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**Complete Fight Night Photos**

**Main kaart:**

**Rory MacDonald** (20-5-1) en **Jon Fitch** (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

**Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (10-0) verslaan **Veta Arteaga** (5-3) via TKO (dokter oponthoud) by 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

**Benson Henderson** (27-8) verslaan **Adam Piccolot** (11-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Phil Davis** (20-5, 1 NC) verslaan **Liam McGeary** (13-4) via TKO (stakings) by 4:11 van die derde ronde

**Gaston Bolanos** (5-1) verslaan **Nathan Stolen** (8-5) via KO (punch) by 2:21 van die eerste ronde

**Voorlopige Card:**

**Aviv Gozali** (2-0) verslaan **Travis Crain** (0-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 2:15 van die eerste ronde

**Brandon Faumui** (5-3) verslaan **Chris Avila** (6-8) via split besluit (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

**Matt Perez** (5-2) verslaan **Justin Tenedora** (2-2) via KO (stoot) by 4:52 van die eerste ronde

**Cass Bell** (3-0) verslaan **Peter Ishiguro** (1-1) via KO (stoot) 2:59 van die tweede ronde

**Chuck Campbell** (2-0) verslaan **Bruno Casillas** (0-1) via KO (knie) by 1:45 van die eerste ronde

**Hyder Amil** (3-0) verslaan **Paradise Vaovasa** (6-4, 1 NC) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 2:34 van die eerste ronde

**Josh San Diego** (9-4) verslaan **Brandon Laroco** (5-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jordan Williams** (8-2, 1 NC) verslaan **Diego Herzog** (4-3-1) via TKO at 1:21 van die derde ronde

**Abraham Vaesau** (5-2, 1 NC) verslaan **Justin Roswell** (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO at 1:59 van die eerste ronde

**Chris Inocencio** (1-1) verslaan **Boris Novachkov** (0-1) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Thomas Ponce de Leon** (3-0) verslaan **Jamario Mulder** (2-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

**Ignacio Ortiz** (2-0-1) en **Roger Severson** (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

**Erik Gunha** (2-0-1) en **Jon Adams** (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

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Bellator, DAZN, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

April 24, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**SAN JOSE, Kalifornië.** - Alle 18 bouts for the highly anticipated *Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* gebeurtenis, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.

Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion **Rory MacDonald** (20-5) defends his title world against **Jon Fitch** (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion **Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (9-0) returns to action against **Veta Arteaga** (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.

*Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT, terwyl voorlopige aksie sal stroom op Bellator.com en wêreldwyd op die Bellator Mobile App.

Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, as **Benson Henderson** (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own **Adam Piccolot** (11-2) by liggewig, terwyl **Phil Davis**(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with **Liam McGeary** (13-3) in die lig swaargewig aksie. Daarbenewens, veergewigtitel **Gaston Bolanos** (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus **Nathan Stolen** (8-4).

Preliminary action for *Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter **Aviv Gozali** (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debuut).

*Volledige Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* Main kaart:

*Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout:* **Rory MacDonald** (20-5) vs. **Jon Fitch** (32-7-1, 1 NC)

*Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout:* **Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (9-0) vs. **Veta Arteaga** (5-2)

*Lightweight Main Card Bout:* **Benson Henderson** (26-8) vs. **Adam Piccolot** (11-2)

*Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout:* **Phil Davis** (19-5, 1 NC) vs. **Liam McGeary** (13-3)

*Featherweight Main Card Bout:* **Gaston Bolanos** (4-1) vs. **Nathan Stolen** (8-4)

**Voorlopige Card:**

*Lightweight Undercard Bout:* **Aviv Gozali** (1-0) vs. **Travis Crain** (Pro Debuut)

*160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Chris Avila** (6-7) vs. **Brandon Faumui** (4-3)

*Flyweight Undercard Bout:* **Justin Tenedora** (2-1) vs. **Matt Perez** (2-2)

*140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Cass Bell** (2-0) vs. **Peter Ishiguro** (1-0)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Hyder Amil** (2-0) vs. **Paradise Vaovasa** (6-3, 1 NC)

*140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Josh San Diego** (8-4) vs. **Brandon Laroco** (5-1)

*Middleweight Undercard Bout:* **Diego Herzog** (4-2-1) vs. **Jordan Williams** (7-2, 1 NC)

*Welterweight Undercard Bout:* **Justin Roswell** (3-2, 1 NC) vs. **Abraham Vaesau** (4-2, 1 NC)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Ignacio Ortiz** (2-0) vs. **Roger Severson** (3-3)

*Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout:* **Chuck Campbell** (1-0) vs. **Bruno Casillas** (Pro Debuut)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Boris Novachkov** (Pro Debuut) vs. **Chris Inocencio** (0-1)

*Welterweight Undercard Bout:* **Thomas Ponce de Leon** (2-0) vs. **Jamario Mulder** (2-3)

*Flyweight Undercard Bout:* **Erik Gunha** (Pro Debuut) vs. **Jon Adams** (Pro Debuut)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg

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gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

NEF 38 SELLS-OUT IN RECORD TIME; SIXTH STRAIGHT SELLOUT FOR MAINE-BASED FIGHT PROMOTION

April 23, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (April 22, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende gemengde-vechtkunsten aan (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” this April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced that tickets for the event were officially sold-out.

The sellout comes a full five days prior to the event, marking a new record for the fight promotion. The previous record holder, “NEF 37,” sold out three days before that event earlier this year. This marks the sixth straight sellout for NEF, a streak stretching back to April 2018.

“The NEF brand is stronger than ever and continues to grow,” remarked NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “It’s a time where we’re seeing competitors falter around us with half-empty venues and weak fight cards. But not NEF. We have been the trendsetter for the way in which we promote our fighters ever since we arrived on the scene in 2012. And it shows in the numbers we have done, and continue to do, at the box office.”

“We have competitors flying in from all over the country for ‘Stomborn,'” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson. “With four title fights, three women’s fights, decorated wrestlers and all colors of the BJJ belt spectrum represented, it’s no wonder this show sold out early. We’ve got a couple of surprises in store for fans on Saturday too. It’s never hyperbole when we tell people to get their tickets early. If you were sleeping and missed out on this one, don’t wait on getting your tickets early for June 22nd when we go back to the Colisee to celebrate all things America. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!"

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place this Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets to the event are officially sold-out.

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

Combate Americas, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

KATE DEL CASTILLO AND GLOBAL MMA BRAND COMBATE AMERICAS SIGN LANDMARK DEAL

April 6, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

BUSINESSWOMAN AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE AND TAKES ON LEADERSHIP ROLE AS PART OF $20 MILLION GROUP INVESTMENT IN ONE OF SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT’S FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES

FIRST BIG INITIATIVE WILL BE ‘REINAS DEL COMBATE’
THE FIRST ALL-WOMEN’S LINEUP IN HISTORY
TO AIR ON BROADCAST TELEVISION ON FRIDAY, April 26 FROM LOS ANGELES

NEW YORK – April 04, 2019 – Kate Del Castillo, and premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) sports entertainment franchise, Combate Americas, announced today a landmark deal that redefines the world of combat sports. Del Castillo has acquired an equity stake in the company and is now an owner and significant shareholder of Combate Americas.

Her investment comes as part of a $20 million equity infusion from a powerhouse group of investors that also includes finance and sports industry leader Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and Irving Place Capital CEO John Howard.

Del Castillo will chair the advisory board, continue the company’s commitment to female empowerment and take on an active leadership role in growing the global MMA sports entertainment brand.

“Kate embodies the fierceness, tenacity and passion that defines the Combate Americas brand and its fighters." says Campbell McLaren, CEO and Founder of Combate Americas. “Kate is now an equity partner and will take on a leadership role in the company and chairs our advisory board, joining our other prestigious investors including Chairman Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and John Howard,” he added.

Del Castillo said she was most drawn to Combate Americas’ embracement and development of Hispanic athletes, the tremendous opportunities it affords female fighters, its global media platform and its potential for the franchise to become the number two sport for Hispanic sports fans worldwide, after soccer.

“I am thrilled to join Campbell and the talented leadership team at Combate and will be relentless in helping Combate Americas reach its full potential as the second most popular sport.”

Del Castillo’s most immediate point of focus as an owner will be the upcoming ‘Combate de Reinas’ live television event at Galen Center in Los Angeles on Friday, April 26.

A watershed moment, the event will mark the first time in history that a combat sports event will feature an all-women’s lineup on broadcast television.

“’Combate del Reinas’ is a significant feat for women in sports,” said Del Castillo, “and is a clear testimony to the Company’s commitment to female empowerment which I am excited to champion!"

Del Castillo was represented in the deal with Combate Americas by Walter Mosley of Mosley and Associates, while Combate Americas was represented by attorneys Andrew Nightingale and Krista Whitaker of Proskauer Rose, LLP.

gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

OLDEST ATHLETE TO EVER WIN IN PROMOTION’S CAGE TO RETURN AT NEF 38

Maart 30, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Maart 28, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende gemengde-vechtkunsten aan (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Garry Carr (1-0) will return to the cage to take on Brian Cosco (3-7) at a fight weight of 158-pounds.

Garry Carr made his debut in the NEF cage at “NEF 31” in the fall of 2017. That night, he submitted David Hart in the first round to pick up the win. In doing so, Carr became the oldest athlete ever to emerge victorious in the NEF cage at the age of 56. He will look to break his own record on April 27 wanneer, op die ouderdom van 57, he returns for his sophomore effort. Carr is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based out of Lewiston, Maine.

“Very proud to announce my return to the NEF cage on April 27th at Aura in Portland’s Old Port district,” said Carr. “It’s been over a year since my MMA debut and I have great memories there. I will be fighting out of team Central Maine BJJ who have prepared me for this match. I’m looking to show the skills I have learned to the crowd and hope that they will cheer me on to victory. Let’s fill the house and make it a night to remember.”

Brian Cosco may be a newcomer to the NEF cage, but he is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene. The Revere, Massachusetts native has competed on the regional circuit since 2011 and has ten previous cage appearances to his credit. He will look to get back on the winning track after a loss last summer on a fight card in New Hampshire. Cosco currently represents Sityodtong and Brazil 021 of Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts respectively.

“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for NEF,” exclaimed Cosco. “I’m feeling good. I’m not injured going into a fight for the first time in a while. I plan on going in there and getting the finish. I want to win convincingly so the NEF fans will want to see me back in there. I’m going to give the fans their money’s worth. I can’t wait for that cage door to shut!”

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” vind Saterdag plaas, April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.AuraMaine.com.