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DARRION CALDWELL TO DEFEND BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LEANDRO HIGO ON MARCH 2 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT

 

TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 195 GO ON SALE Ovog petka AT 10 A.M. CT

LOS ANGELES – The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs Petak, Mart 2 kada Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Higo (18-3) u Bellator 195 inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, the same venue where “The Wolf” captured the belt earlier this year.

 

“Darrion Caldwell is an exciting young fighter that has worked his way to the top of a very competitive bantamweight division to become a world champion,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “I’m excited to see what he can do in his first title defense against Leandro Higo, who is an incredibly tough competitor with the ability to submit his opponent at any time. The fans are in for a great matchup between these two grapplers.”

 

The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Ulaznice za Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Smokva ići na prodaju ove Petak, Decembar. 22 u 10 sati. CT and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Caldwell has been on a steady ascension to championship status since signing with Bellator in 2014. Ahead of his championship victory over Eduardo Dantas u Bellator 184, which brought his Bellator record to 8-1, the 30-year-old collected five wins by way of first-round knockout or submission. The run was highlighted by a remarkable stoppage of former multi-division champion Joe Warren. Hailing from Rahway, N.J. and training alongside Bellator standouts Phil Davis i Justin Lawrence at Alliance MMA in San Diego, Kalifornija, “The Wolf” also serves as one of the main sparring partners of former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz.

 

Higo signed with Bellator in February riding an eight-fight win-streak and earned the Legacy Fighting Alliance 135-pound crown in the process. Fresh off animpressive win protiv Joe Taimanglo, the 28-year-old Pitbull Brothers product also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 u 2015. A proud carrier of the Olympic torch ahead of the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil, “Pitbull” will now set his sights on carrying the torch in Bellator’s bantamweight division.

 

Ažurirano Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Smokva Fight Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (11-1) vs. Leandro Higo (18-3)

 

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MCDONALD & LETOURNEAU IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUTS, CAPPING OFF FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE

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Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card Results:

Michael McDonald (18-4) poražen Peter Ligier (8-2-1) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8acndyoa13mtgs7/AABOlDgJCtycBa-bPH8L1e8Qa?dl = 0

 

McDonald Quote: “I was happy with the performance. He ate some heavy punches. I hit him hard enough to break my right hand again, so he’s very durable and I expected that from him. I’ve seen him get put down and keep coming. He was very impressive, I’m honored to have fought him and he really stepped up to the occasion. I think that I have some pretty high accolades for a bantamweight, but I really have no idea how that stacks up to the other guys in my division. We will let this hand heal up and find out soon.”

 

Valerie Letourneau (9-6) poražen Kate Jackson (9-3-1) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xv8mhtcx9eku5p9/AAB94OCwYqOCIUbHyTcU3chUa?dl = 0

 

Letourneau Quote: “I never feel like I’m doing enough. That’s the first thing I ask my coach: ‘Was it a good fight?’ I think experience has taught me to be patient in the fight and to fight smart. You always want to put on a show, but sometimes it can cost you the fight. U moj zadnji borbi, I didn’t do enough because I was too careful. I wanted to bring all that experience together and make the best of it.”

 

“This was a very important fight for me. Ja sam 34, my daughter’s a teenager now. I’ve sacrificed a lot of things for my career. But I want this Bellator belt so bad. It was really hard for me to watch Ilima Macfarlane and Emily Ducote fight for it first. I have so much respect for both of them, but I wanted to be the first one to fight for the title. Nažalost, that didn’t happen but to me that’s the only thing I have on my mind right now. Ilima knows I want to fight her and she had a really good performance in her last fight. When it happens, I think it’s going to be a really good matchup. It’s going to be an exciting fight.”

Mohammad Yahya (4-1) poražen Ash Griffiths (4-5) via TKO at 3:26 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62fh9s38lo1de3x/AAAF5NCgKybT6v1HG9qYJOaHa?dl = 0

 

Yahya Quote: “This is what we trained for and we executed exactly as we planned. I was very confident in the opening round. I said that I was going to win in the first round by TKO and I did just that. It’s confidence, but this is also a product of hard work. I was training very hard for this and I executed. I knew that I had the best team in the world and we’re on to the next one now.”

 

Philip De Fries (14-6, 1 NC) def. James Thompson (20-17, 1 NC) submission (giljotina) u 1:33 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efcurjmp6k10j2q/AADd556tK8j6Lg-T7Te54Z_ma?dl = 0

 

De Fries Quote: "Osećam se sjajno, the less damage the better. I’m not getting any prettier. Hats off to James, he’s a legend. It’s a shame it was over so quick, it could have been a barn burner. But I’m happy. I want to climb the ladder here in Bellator. If there is an opening in this tournament, I’ll gladly step in. I feel great at the moment. Fighting is 90 percent mental and the first half of my career, I didn’t have the head for it. But now I’m putting everything together, I feel great and I’m performing. Spreman sam, Ja ću se boriti bilo koga.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) preko Splita odluka (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1gw2zn80ujf2ps/AABweE-l4KMFb00-hvR7CExDa?dl = 0

 

Petley Quote: “I was prepared to do the job and really demonstrate my skills. He put up a tough fight and made me work for it. I was prepared for a war, and that’s what he gave me so I had to dig deep. Lewis was a good opponent but I knew no matter what the situation or adversity, that I have a big heart, I have work ethic, a good skillset and a good corner behind me. I knew that no matter what happened, I would come out with the victory.”

 

“This is a fraction of my potential. Želim velike borbe, I want the Bellator title. I want to move up, I want to move forward and fight late in the night. I have what it takes, so I’ll take anybody. This was not the most convincing win, but no matter who I face, I can win. I don’t care who it is up against me, I can always find a way. I find a way to win. That’s what I do.”

NN Combat Sports Show: Quitters Never Win

This broadcast of the FNU Combat Sports Show starts off with one of the most controversial stories of the week. Many sports pundits are quick to ridicule Guillermo Rigondeaux for bowing out of his blockbuster boxing match with Vasyl Lomachenko last Saturday. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasted no time during the broadcast, ripping into the Cuban boxer for refusing to come out for the seventh round of the one-sided fight. Teddy Atlas, exiled from his ringside reporting duties thanks to his outspoken views on boxing corruption and his abrasive treatment of lesser-experienced commentators, came to Rigo’s defense. Atlas argued with Smith from his own home studio, basically explaining that everyone is human. Tom, Tony and Rich all offer their own takes on the situation and their thoughts on thefight.

We also track the latest news in combat sports, recap the past week’s events and preview competing UFC and Bellator events this Saturday. We even touch on the multiple story lines involving Floyd Mayweather Jr. that are making the rounds in the sports media this week. “Novac” claims he can make up to a billion dollars if he goes into the UFC for a three or four fight deal. Dobro, Sretno, Floyd. I hear CM Punk wants another fight.

Listen to the two part broadcast below.

 

Dio 1:

 

Dio 2:

BELLATOR 191 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & FOTOGRAFIJE

 

BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

SUTRA NIGHT AT 9/8c

PRESS CONFERENCE PHOTOS / WEIGH IN PHOTOS

NEWCASTLE, Engleska – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup sutra night when Michael McDonald(17-4) makes his Bellator debut against Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in the headlining bout of Bellator 191.

Another high-profile free agent signing in Valerie Letourneau (8-6) is also set to make her long-awaited promotional debut, kvadratura off protiv Kate Jackson (9-2-1) in the co-main event at Newcastle, England’s Metro Radio Arena.

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Petak, Decembar. 15 u 9 poslije podne. I/ 8 poslije podne. CT. The event marks the last time Bellator will air on SPIKE before the network rebrands itself as Paramount Network in January.

 

Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk

 

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card:

138 Pound Catchweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (137.6 lbs.) vs. Peter Ligier (135.8 lbs.) Fotografije

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (125.8 lbs.) vs. Kate Jackson (125.5 lbs.) Fotografije

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (266 lbs.) vs. Phil De Fries (261 lbs.) Fotografije

Welterweight Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 lbs.) vs. Ash Griffiths (170.5 lbs.) Fotografije

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (146.4 lbs.) vs. Lewis Monarch (146 lbs.) Fotografije

RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION WORLD GRAND PRIX 2017

ZA immediate release
Joe Ferraro & Frank Trigg named RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017
PPV announcers
Decembar. 29 & 31 LIVE on PPV from Japan
NEW YORK CITY(Decembar 14, 2017) – Veteran “Polaganje karata” Joe Ferraro and former MMA fighter John Trigg have been named announcers for RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand Prix twin shows, highlighted by the return of combat sports superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Decembar 29 & 31, airing live on pay-per-view from Saitama City, Japan.
The Decembar. 29 i 31 (1 sati. /10 poslije podne. PT start) will be live-streamed worldwide (excluding Japan on the FITE.TV platforms for $19.99 or the two-day RIZIN Pack special offer for only $29.99. Fans may simply download the FITE appfree to download from iTunes and Google Playand then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website atwww.fite.tv from any computer.
Integrated Sports Media will distribute via cable and satellite PPV on New Year’s Eve (Decembar. 315:00 sati. I / 2:00 sati. PT start) extravaganza live in North America via iN Demand, Vubiquity, and DISH in the U.S., as well as on SaskTel and Telus in Canada, po preporučenoj maloprodajnoj cijeni od samo $19.95.
Ferraro will handle blow-by-blow responsibilities, while Trigg serves as color commentator. Ferraro has called multiple RIZIN events leading up to the conclusion of its World Grand Prix. Trigg, who is working this RIZIN twin-bill the same month as he made his debut as a UFC referee, was a popular fighter at the highest level of international competition, UFC and PRIDE.
The Dec. 29th winners of the men’s bantamweight quarterfinals will advance to the Dec. 31stwomen’s super-atomweight and kickboxing semifinals and then later in the finals. The Special Added Attraction on that card is a light heavyweight clash between JiriDenisaProchazka(19-3-0, 16 KO / TKO, 2 SUB), Czech Republic and. Karl Albrelktsson (6-1-0, 2 KO/TKOs, 3 SUB), Švedska.
The finals of the RIZIN World-Grand Prix kickboxing, women’s super-atomweight and men’s bantamweight championships will be preceded by three entertaining matches. Croatian heavyweight “Cro Cop” Filipovic (35-11-0, 27 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) takes on Japanese favorite Tsuyoshi Kosaka (27-19-2, 8 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) in a Special Added Attraction on the Decembar. 31stkartica. Takođe, the long-awaited return of Japanese lightweight TakanoriThe Fireball KidGomi(18-6-0, 13 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) will be showcased in his throw-down with fellow countryman Yusuke Yachi (18-6-0, 5 KO / TKO, 1 SUB). A women’s match between American flyweights ShinjuJujuAuclair (1-0-0, 1 SUB) i pro-debitovao Chelsea LaGrasse is also on tap.
A special one-day kickboxing tournament will be held Dec. 31st between Japan’s Kazuyuki Fujita i Mitsuhisa Sunabe and undefeated knockout artist (20-0, 16 KOs) Tenshine Nasukawa vs. TBA with the winners facing off in the championship round on the card’s championship final.
Sve borbe i borci su podložne promjenama.
INFORMACIJE:
Twitter: @FiteTV, @IntegratedPPV

RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION WORLD GRAND PRIX 2017

RIZIN Fighting Federation
World Grand Prix 2017 action to close 2017 MMA season
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic & TakanoriThe Fireball KidGomi return New Year’s Eve
Decembar. 29 & 31 LIVE on PPV from Japan
NEW YORK CITY (Decembar 11, 2017) —International mixed-martial-arts and kickboxing fans can close out the 2017 season in grand style, viewing double-barreled RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand Prix action, highlighted by the return of combat sports superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic,Decembar 29 & 31, airing live on pay-per-view from Saitama City, Japan.
The Dec. 29th winners of the men’s bantamweight quarterfinals will advance to the Dec. 31st women’s super-atomweight and kickboxing semifinals and then later in the finals (pogledajte u nastavku).
The Special Added Attraction on the Dec. 29thcard is a light heavyweight match between JiriDenisaProchazka (19-3-0, 16 KO / TKO, 2 SUB), Czech Republic vs. Karl Albrelktsson(6-1-0, 2 KO/TKOs, 3 SUB), Švedska.
The Decembar. 29 i 31 (1 sati. /10 poslije podne. PT start) will be live-streamed worldwide (excluding Japan on the FITE.TV platforms for $19.99 or the two-day RIZIN Pack special offer for only $29.99. Fans may simply download the FITE appfree to download from iTunes and Google Playand then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
Integrated Sports Media will distribute via cable and satellite PPV on New Year’s Eve (Decembar. 315:00 sati. I / 2:00 sati. PT start) extravaganza live in North America via iN Demand, Vubiquity, and DISH in the U.S., as well as on SaskTel and Telus in Canada, po preporučenoj maloprodajnoj cijeni od samo $19.95.
We’re excited to close the year with two entertaining events, RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017, plus the return of international MMA stars Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and TakanoriThe Fireball KidGomi,” said Flipps Media Co-founder and CEO, Kosta Jordanov. These events will cap of our very successful combat sports programming in 2017.
We’re happy to bring this New Year’s Eve event from Japan, featuring ‘Cro Copand the RIZIN World Grand Prix finals to American and Canadian combat sports fans,” Predsjednik Integrated Sports Media Doug Jacobs remarked. “This is a rare opportunity for North American MMA and kickboxing fans to watch some of the best international fighters.
The finals of the RIZIN World-Grand Prix kickboxing, women’s super-atomweight and men’s bantamweight championships will be preceded by three entertaining matches. Croatian heavyweight “Cro Cop” Filipovic (35-11-0, 27 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) takes on Japanese favoriteTsuyoshi Kosaka (27-19-2, 8 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) in a Special Added Attraction on the Decembar. 31stkartica. Takođe, the long-awaited return of Japanese lightweight TakanoriThe Fireball KidGomi(18-6-0, 13 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) will be showcased in his throw-down with fellow countrymanYusuke Yachi (18-6-0, 5 KO / TKO, 1 SUB). A women’s match between American flyweights ShinjuJujuAuclair (1-0-0, 1 SUB) i pro-debitovao Chelsea LaGrasse is also on tap.
A special one-day kickboxing tournament will be held Dec. 31st between Japan’s Kazuyuki Fujita i Mitsuhisa Sunabe and undefeated knockout artist (20-0, 16 KOs) Tenshine Nasukawa vs. TBA with the winners facing off in the championship round on the card’s championship final.
Sve borbe i borci su podložne promjenama.
RIZIN WORLD GRAND PRIX MATCHES
Men’s Bantamweights
IanUncle CreepyMcCall (13-5-0), SAD protiv. Manel Kape (8-1-0), Angola
Kyoaji Horiiguchi (20-2-0), Japan vs. Gabriel Oliveira (10-0-0), Brazil
Takafumi Otsuka (23-13-0), Japan vs. Khalid Tahna (11-0-0), Njemačka
Shintaro Ishiwatari (23-6-0), Japan vs. Kevin “The Macine GunPetshi (12-3-0), Francuska
Women’s Super-Atomweights
Rena Kubota (5-0-0), Japan vs. IreneLa Nina” Rivera (7-4-0), Španija
Kanna Asakura (9-2-0), Japan vs. Maria Oliveira (10-2-0), Brazil
Kickboxing
Yamato Fujita, Japan vs. Mitsushisa Sunabe, Japan
Tenshin Nasuikawa, Japan vs. TBA
INFORMACIJE:
Twitter: @FiteTV, @IntegratedPPV

LFA STARTS 2018 WITH 1-2-3 PUNCH!

LFA 30 Main Event:
CURTIOUS
CURTIS MILLENDER
vs.
THE PHOENIX
NICK BARNES
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
Petak, JANUARY 12th UŽIVO na AXS TV
COSTA MESA HALL AT OC FAIR GROUNDS
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
Karte u prodaju 12-11-17 AT CAGETIX.COM
LFA 31 Main Event:
THE WOLFMAN
BOBBY MOFFETT
vs.
KNOCKOUT SENSATION
THANH LE
INTERIM FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
Petak, JANUARY 19th UŽIVO na AXS TV
COMERICA THEATRE
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Karte u prodaju 12-11-17 AT COMERICATHEATRE.COM
LFA 32 CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER:
ALL IN
BRENDAN ALLEN
vs.
FLUFFY
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ
Middleweight titulu svjetskog prvaka
+
“SUPERMAN”
RYAN SPANN
vs.
THE SPARTAN
ALEX NICHOLSON
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
Petak, JANUARY 26th UŽIVO na AXS TV
GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & CASINO
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced the promotion will kick off 2018 sa 1-2-3 punch in January with a trio of star-studded shows in California, Arizona, and Louisiana.

Glavni događaj LFA 30 will feature the long-awaited clash between southern California kingpins and top LFA welterweights “Curtious” Curtis Millender and NickThe Phoenix” Barnes. LFA 30 – Millender vs. Barnes takes place Petak, January 12th at Costa Mesa Hall at OC Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, Kalifornija.
The following week, LFA heads to Arizona with a fierce interim featherweight title fight in the Valley of the Sun. U glavni događaj, former RFA title challenger and BJJ black belt Bobby “The Wolfman” Moffett battles knockout sensation Thanh Le for the LFA interim featherweight title. LFA 31 – Moffett vs. Le takes place Petak, January 19th at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
LFA caps the month of January with a pair of title fights in southern Louisiana. U glavni događaj, former LFA title challenger BrendanAll InAllen faces top undefeated prospect AnthonyFluffyHernandez for the vacant LFA middleweight title. U co-headliner, red-hot Ryan “Nadčovjek” Spann will lock horns with UFC vet AlexThe SpartanNicholson for the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight title. LFA 32 – Allen vs. Hernandez takes place Petak, 26. januar at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Luizijana.
The entire main card of all three of these events will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 9 poslije podne. I / 6 poslije podne. PT.
I’m excited to kick off 2018 with three straight weeks of LFA action across the country”, Izjavio Soares. “Curtis Millender and Nick Barnes are coming off big wins in LFA headliners and will meet in the main event of LFA 30 in southern California on January 12th. The following week, we head to Arizona with top contenders Bobby Moffett and Thanh Le meeting for the interim featherweight title in the main event LFA 31. We finish the month with two title fights at LFA 32 in southern Louisiana. Brendan Allen faces Anthony Hernandez for the vacant middleweight title in the main event and Ryan Spann will take on Alex Nicholson for the inaugural light-heavyweight title in the co-headliner.
Mill Ends (13-3) returns home to the building where he fought and won his first seven fights. The Orange County juggernaut is looking to build off a perfect 2017 where he won three fights, including back-to-back LFA headliners. His most recent win came via highlight reel Head Kick KO in the main event of LFA 24. Millender will meet Barnes (12-2) in a long-awaited showdown between two of southern California’s finest. The welterweight stars started their careers in the southern California regional circuit, moved on to Bellator, and will finally meet in the main event of LFA 30. Barnes, like Millender, is coming off an impressive win in an LFA headliner.
Glavni događaj LFA 31 is a fight that casual fans and MMA purists alike are salivating over. It pits a rugged and accomplished BJJ black belt in Moffett (10-2) against one of the most dynamic strikers in all of MMA in Le (7-1) with the LFA interim featherweight title on the line. Na papiru, this is a textbook grappler vs. striker bout at its highest form. Međutim, both men bring so much more to the table than what their respective martial arts backgrounds represent. Moffett, who trains out of The MMA Lab, has shown a willingness to throw down with anyone, while Le trains with BJJ wunderkind and UFC star Ryan Hall in northern Virginia.
LFA will conclude its busy month of January with a pair of title tilts in southern Louisiana. LFA standout and Louisiana native Allen (8-2) will get a second shot at LFA gold after going five rounds with current UFC star Eryk Anders for the inaugural LFA middleweight title in June. Allen quickly rebounded six weeks later with a submission win in the co-main event of LFA 18. He will face another highly-touted undefeated prospect for the title. This time it comes in the form of the northern California destroyer Hernandez (5-0). Čovjek poznat kao “Fluffyhas finished everyone he has faced inside the first round.
Ko-glavni događaj LFA 32 will crown the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight champion. Spann (12-5) is a former Legacy FC title challenger that will look to capture LFA gold in front of his home crowd. “Nadčovjek” is riding considerable momentum heading into this fight after dispatching a pair of top contenders in the first round of his last two bouts at LFA 23 and LFA 27. He will face Nicholson (10-4) who has been a man on fire since his four-fight run with the UFC ended in May. The Florida native has been a tour de force since then as he looks to make his way back. In the past two months, “The Spartanhas knocked out three quality opponents in grand total of 3 minutes and 28 sekundi.
U septembru 2016, Legacy FC and RFA officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) od januara 2017. Legacy FC and RFA have launched the careers of over 150 sportaša koji su dostigli vrhunac VMA koje se takmiče u UFC-u.
Molimo posjetite LFAfighting.com za ažuriranje borbu i informacije. LFA je na Facebooku na Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA je takođe na Instagramu na @LFAfighting i Twitter na @LFAfighting.

RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

 

COMPLETE RESULTS, FOTOGRAFIJE, VIDEO & QUOTES FROM BELLATOR 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, ITALIJA

TAKOĐER, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT Juli 7, 2018

FLORENCE, Italija – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Alessio Sakara, in his bid for the middleweight title at Bellator 190. Međutim, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Sa pobjedom, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Dodatno, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Juli 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Juli 7."

 

Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

 

Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Rezultati:

Rafael Carvalho (15-1) poražen Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) via KO at 0:44 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0

Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Alessio] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”

 

Brandon Girtz (15-7) poražen Luka Jelcic (10-3) via TKO at 1:57 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0

Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Kamp za obuku je sjajno, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”

 

Alejandra Lara (7-1) poražen Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0

Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that večeras. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”

 

Carlos Miranda (11-3) poražen Mihail Nica (6-1) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) poražen Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 okruglih jednom

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

Bellator Kickboxing 8 Rezultati:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) poražen Giannis Boukis (27-2) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0

 

Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different večeras. Prvo i najvažnije, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Spreman sam da se borim. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Obećavam ti, I can make you famous.”

 

Joe Schilling (23-9) poražen Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) via jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/liprom6xnlsvco3/AABPJD0B3Pe8d_8Gm5LmbNYua?dl=0

Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Kovač) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”

 

John Wayne Parr (98-32) poražen Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) via TKO at 2:32 okruglih tri

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er6m9gzbvk7knb5/AAAqbhlfJSLrXjwPsBMetIe9a?dl=0

 

Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, ali sada, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) poražen Kevin Ross (45-13) preko Splita odluka (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0

Gabriel Varga (14-5) poražen Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) via TKO at 2:49 okruglih dvije

Fotografije: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

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Fight Network Live Broadcast TKO 41, ONE Championship, GLORY 49 Doubleheader & UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega kvalifikacije

TORONTO - Borba Network, svjetskih premijera 24/7 multi-platforma kanal posvećen potpunu pokrivenost borilačkih sportova, predstavlja prepuni vikend živih borilačkih sportova, početkom ovog petka, Decembar. 8 u 6:30 poslije podne. I sa WHO 41: Champions žive od Montreal, Kanada je Bell Centre. Uživo akcija se nastavlja u subotu ujutro, Decembar. 9 u 8:30 sati. I sa ONE Championship: Warriors of the World iz Bangkoka, Tajland a odmah zatim GLORY kickboxing dvojac featuring GLORY 49 Rotterdam žive u 11:30 sati. I i GLORY 49 SuperFight serije žive u 1:30 poslije podne. I. Konačno, u subotu navečer, Decembar. 9 u 8:00 poslije podne. I, Fight Network predstavlja direktan prenos UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Swanson vs. Ortega kvalifikacije od Fresno, Kalif.

Petak direktan prenos WHO 41: Champions iz Montreala, Kanada počinje u 6:30 poslije podne. ET i naslovom strane uzbudljiv pero prvenstvo bout pitting Windsor, ontario je TJ Laramie (6-2) protiv neporažen lokalnog favorita Charles Jordan (5-0). U drugim prvenstvo mečeva, Marc-Andre Barriault (9-1) sudara sa Strahinja Gavrilović (8-4) za titulu u srednjoj kategoriji, Jesse Ronson (18-8) zaplete s Derek Gauthier (8-7) u revanš za lagani krunu, Adam Dyczka (6-0) Izgleda da zadrži zamah valjanje protiv Bakary Sakho (1-0) u teškoj kategoriji prvenstvu sukob, više Jesse Arnett (13-4) kvadrata akciju Dimitri Waardenburg (13-7) u onome što obećava da će biti sve akcije afera za titulu u bantam.

Emituje uživo u subotu ujutro u 8:30 sati. I, ONE Championship: Warriors of the World izvire iz Bangkok, Tajland, predvođen obračun za naslov ONE strawweight, kao japanski šampion Yoshitaka Naito (12-0) rizikuje svoj zlatni i savršen skor protiv Brazila Alex Silva (6-1). U ostalim borbama featured, Tajlanda Shannon Wiratchai (8-1) ispunjava ruski Rasul Yakhyaev (10-6) u laganom borbe, bitka-testirani japanski veteran Kotetsu Boku (26-11-2) preuzima američki Christian Lee (7-1) u pero akcije i bivši 115 funti Kingpin Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (8-2), Tajlanda, vraća kući za muva susret sa Japana Riku Shibuya (7-4).

Izbori mreže direktan prenos GLORY 49 Rotterdam počinje u subotu u 11:30 sati. I, naslovom strane finalni krug za jednu noć, četiri-man lagan kandidat turnir, kao danski dinamo Niclas "The Destroyer" Larsen (46-9-2, 24 KO) bitke Dutch-marokanski vunderkind Tyjani "The Wonderboy" Beztati(14-1, 5 KO) i bugarski bruiser Stojan "The Sniper" Koprivlenski (7-1, 3 KO) sastaje se vraćaju Brazilski maykol Yurk (8-5, 6 KO) u prvom kolu Borba. Dodatno, Angoli Christian "Bad News" Baya (59-5-1, 34 KO) Izgleda da pokvari debi slovenskog lagane Samo Singing (32-6-1), dok američki Muay Thai stilista Omar Moreno (25-7-1, 9 KO) bori Kineski UFC veteran Anying "Smiley" Wang (10-3).

Karticu vodi direktno u GLORY 49 SuperFight serije u 1:30 poslije podne. I, predvođen novokrunisani GLORY prvak u srednjoj kategoriji Alex "Po Atan" Pereira (26-6, 16 KO) čineći svoju prvu odbranu titule protiv 25-godišnjeg holandskog-tuniske Yousri Belgaroui (23-3, 11 KO). Takođe, na račun, bivši prvak u velter kategoriji Nieky "The Natural" Holzken (90-13, 46 KO) suočava 23-godišnji ruski gore-ljubimica Alim "Profesor" Nabiyev (47-6, 21 KO), Holland Eyevan "Mister cool" Danenburg (25-6, 13 KO) brave rogovi sa Put do pobjednik GLORY UK Jamie Bates (24-6, 3 KO) i Englez Bailey "Bad Boy" Sugden (9-1, 2 KO) preuzima Kine Chenglong Zhang (41-5, 11 KO) u sudaru 19-godišnjeg perolaka perspektive.

Dva sata UFC Fight Night kvalifikacije početi u subotu navečer u 8:00 poslije podne. ET sa četiri uzbudljive mečeva, kao Ne. 10-rangirana bantam Alexis Davis (18-7) No i. 11 liz Carmouche (10-5) preseliti 125 funti za zamajcem borbu, bantam Luke Sanders (11-1) lica drugi Soukhamtath (11-5), John Čarls Tomas (8-1) i dobitnik ugovora "Dana White Tuesday Night Contender serije" Alex Perez (18-4) kvadrat off u muha kategoriji borbe, dok Frankie Saenz (11-5) i Merab Dvalishvili (7-1) otvorite TV prijenos sa drugim bantam bout.

Uoči uživo kvalifikacije, Fight Network će programa uživo na UFC Fight Night PREFIGHT SHOW u 7:00 poslije podne. I, sadrži pokrivenost iz industrije premijer Mixed Martial Arts analitičari, kao Megan Olivi čini njen domaćin debi na stolu FOX Sports sa analitičarima Rashad Evans i Kenny Florian, dok Laura Sanko dodaje reportaže i intervjue boraca na licu mjesta. Na kraju subotu uživo glavni kartice na TSN5, uživo UFC Fight Night POSTFIGHT SHOW emituje na približno 1:00 sati. I, Recapping sve uzbudljivu akciju.

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We’re Back! FNU Combat Sports Show Returns!

After a couple weeks off, we come back this week to talk about the combat sports world. Tom, Tony and Rich catch up and discuss the events of the past couple weeks and preview upcoming boxing and MMA action. Tom, Tony and Rich pay special attention to last weekend’s awesome UFC card with two of the best fights of the year in MMA to chat about. Eddie Alvarez’s masterful performance against Justin Gaethje was exciting enough, but add in the performance of Yancy Medeiros against Charles Oliveira and that put this card into a category all its own. We also discuss the latest boxing news and Miguel Cotto’s retirement fight. Listen to the broadcast in the player below.