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Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the world of combat sports. Conor MacGregor will fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr. if you believe Dana White. We also chat about UFC Fight Night events featuring Jimi Manuwa and Kelvin Gastelum notching huge career wins. We look back at Golovkin vs. Jacobs and the unlikelihood of Canelo taking the fight with Golovkin now. We also preview King Mo Lawal vs. Rampage Jackson next Friday.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, Mehefin 24
I'w Ryddhau ar Unwaith:
Mawrth 23, 2017
CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED
LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT
DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
MWY, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:
WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS
LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"
Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, Mehefin 24 gyda Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ac Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 CC), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.
The double main event also features Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 CC), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, cymryd ar Matt Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.
Yn ogystal, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Yn gyntaf, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 CC) ac yna, current lightweight champ Michael Chandler(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).
“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. Ar Mehefin 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva yn digwydd Dydd Sadwrn, Mehefin 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. A/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, yn dechrau am 8 p.m. A/5 p.m. PT. Yn ogystal, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. A/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets for the event starting at $60, heb gynnwys taliadau a threthi gwasanaeth perthnasol, mynd ar werth Dydd Gwener, Mawrth 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place Dydd Mercher, March 29-Thursday, Mawrth 30.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. a Chanada. G&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. Mayweather, Mayweather vs. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. G&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com neu dros y ffôn ar(888) 258-7115.
Yn ogystal, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be available in over 140 countries around the world.
Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (ddwywaith), Rashad Evans, Rua “Shogun”, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz yn Bellator 170 ym mis Ionawr.
“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), KO y Flwyddyn (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.
Mae cyn-bencampwr PRIDE, "Mae'r Ymerawdwr Last" yn un o'r diffoddwyr pwysau trwm mwyaf barchedig ac uchel ei barch y gamp wedi gweld. Stone-wynebu a thawel, Emelianenko ymffrostio yn un o'r llinellau unbeaten mwyaf trawiadol yn hanes MMA, Nid yw colli pwl rhwng 2001 ac 2009. Mae pencampwr y byd aml-amser mewn MMA a Sambo, Yn ddiweddar, dychwelodd Fedor i'r gamp ar ôl bwlch byr, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.
Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.
Hailing from Atlanta, Ga. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 o'i olaf 18 cystadlaethau, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from Andrey Koreshkov comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.
Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, Calif. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.
Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Benson Henderson fis Tachwedd diwethaf. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Mehefin 24 on a streak of four straight victories.
Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. Ar yn unig 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. Ar Mehefin 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.
Follow the conversation using #BellatorNYC on social media.
Diweddarwyd Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Fight Card:
Prif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 CC)
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 CC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 CC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Alexey Nevzorov & Movsar Evloev to fight for Interim M-1 Challenge bantamweight title
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M-1 Her 76, Ebrill 22, yn Ingushetia
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MOSCOW (Mawrth 21, 2017) – M-1 Global has ordered an Interim M-1 Challenge bantamweight title fight, due to a long-term injury to reigning champion Pavel Vitruk, between top contenders Alexey Nevzorov ac Movsar Evloev yn M-1 Her 76, Ebrill 22, yn Ingushetia, Rwsia.
Representing the famed Alexander Nevsky OEMK Team in Stary Oskol, Rwsia, the home gym for living legend Fedor Emelianenko, Nevsorov (12-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0) has won his last three fights, including a second-round stoppage of Andrey Lezhnev gorffennol mae hyn Rhagfyr am M-1 Her 73, and a three-round decision last September over Timur Nagibin yn M-1 Her 70.
 Nevorov (pictured above) will be dropping down in weight from featherweight to bantamweight to fight for the title.
Also Russian fighter, Evloev (6-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0) is coming off the best victory of his young career, positioning himself for this title shot with a three-round decision over his much more experienced foe, American opponent Lee Morrison (see pictured below), yn M-1 Her 73.
Known for his tremendous physicality, coupled with an excellent grappling game and diverse striking skill set, Nevzorov has been tabbed as a future MMA star.
 A featherweight match between Russian Timur Nagibin (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0) ac Brazilian Diego D’Avila (18-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0) has also been announced for M-1 Her 76.
Nagibin is coming off an impressive third-round stoppage (punches) o Y Abdusalamov rbanali yn M-1 Her 72 fis Tachwedd diwethaf, while D’Avila won his M-1 Global debut last, tagu allan Zalimbeg Omarov for the M-1 Challenge 73 Cyflwyno y Nos.
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COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINEUP FOR TIJUANA, MEXICO ON THURSDAY, MAWRTH 30
LIVE ON AZTECA AMERICA
Bantamweight Main event:
Marcelo “Pitbull” Rojo vs. Iván “El Brasil” Flores
Hefyd:
José Alday replaces injured Joey Ruquet, will face Irving Hernández Cristi in a featherweight battle
Unbeaten Nate Diaz protégés Cristian Díaz and José Aguayo to make their respective debuts in La Jaula
NEW YORK – March 17, 2017 – Combate Americas today announced the completion of a stellar, 11-bout card for its debut in Tijuana, Mexico on Thursday, Mawrth 30, live on Azteca America in the U.S. yn 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m from the Auditorio Municipal.
TV Azteca will broadcast “Combate12” in Mexico on Friday at 11:00 p.m., and UFC Fight Pass® will distribute an English-language version of the event as a video on demand (VOD).
“Combate12” will be headlined by a bantamweight (135 punt) showdown between Argentinean Marcelo “Pitbull” Rojo (10-4) and Monterrey, Mexico native Iván “El Brasil” Blodau (8-1-1).
Rojo, a veteran of season three of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America, will look to make a statement in his first start in La Jaula, y cawell Americas Combate, when he faces Flores, who will be on a mission to defend the honor of his house.
Rojo will fight for the first time in Mexico after an extensive career in South American arenas where he has become one of the most popular fighters in the region.
Blodau, meanwhile, will look to rebound from a second round (3:11) cyflwyniad (tagu braich-triongl) defeat at the hands of Mark “The Bumblebee” Delarosa at “Combate10” in Mexico City, Mexico in January.
Another contestant from the third season of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America, Costa Rican Walter Zamora (9-2), will face Monterrey native Alex “Gallito” Blodau (8-1) in the “Combate12” co-main event; the Mexican fighter has one goal only, and that is to defend the honor of his country in the featherweight (145 bunnoedd) diwedd.
In one of the most anticipated Combate Americas battles of 2017, Erick “The Ghost Pepper” González (5-2) o Los Angeles, California returns to action less than two months after his “Fight of the Night” performance against Danny “The Realist” Ramírez in the main event of “Combate11.”
Gonzalez will collide with Marco Antonio “La Roca” Elpidio (7-1) o Mexico City. Elpidio was victorious by way of split decision over Rodrigo “Kazula” Vargas at “Combate10.”
After sustaining a broken nose in training, Joey “El Cazador” Ruquet of Las Vegas, Nev. has been replaced by Jose “El Pochito” Alday (9-2) of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mecsico.
Alday, whose last start on October 15 against Mahatma Chit-Bala Garcia Avalos resulted in a draw, will square off with Irving “Moreno” Hernandez (4-2) o Tijuana. Hernandez is a winner of his last three bouts, two by (T)KO.
Yn ogystal,, two of UFC star Nate Diaz’s Stockton, Calif.-based, undefeated protégés, José Aguayo (2-0) and Christian Giovannie (1-0), will make their respective promotional debuts.
Aguayo will face Gilbert Santos (1-2) Ensenada, Mexico in a featherweight matchup, while Giovannie will fight Angel Gonzalez (0-0), also of Ensenada, in a bantamweight tilt.
COMBATE12 FIGHT CARD
Prif Ddigwyddiad
Marcelo Rojo (10-4) vs. Iván Hernández Flores (8-1-1)
Yr Is-adran: 135 pwys. (Pwysau Bantam)
Cyd-Main Event
Walter Zamora (9-2) vs. Alex “Gallito” Blodau (8-1)
Yr Is-adran: 145 pwys. (Pwysau plu)
Marco Antonio Elpidio (7-1) vs. Erick González (5-2)
Yr Is-adran: 155 pwys. (Ysgafn)
Christopher Ramírez (5-1) vs. Alex Velasco (6-1)
Yr Is-adran: 170 pwys. (Pwysau welter)
Pablo Sabori (6-3) vs. Levy Saúl Marroquín (7-1)
Yr Is-adran: 145 pwys. (Pwysau plu)
José Aguayo (2-0) vs. Gilbert Santos (1-2)
Yr Is-adran: 145 pwys. (Pwysau plu)
Ramón Lopez (1-2) vs. Mark Bonilla (4-3)
Yr Is-adran: 155 pwys. (Ysgafn)
José Alday (9-2) vs. Irving Hernández (4-2)
Yr Is-adran: 145 pwys. (Pwysau plu)
Pablo Olea (5-5) vs. Eduardo Varela Soto (2-1)
Yr Is-adran: 135 pwys. (Pwysau Bantam)
Christian Giovannie (1-0) vs. Ángel González (0-0)
Yr Is-adran: 135 pwys. (Pwysau Bantam)
Oscar Quintero (2-1) vs. Oscar Chairez (1-0)
Yr Is-adran: 125 pwys. (Pwysau pryf)
#combateamericas
#combate12
#lajaulaiscalling
FIRST WOMEN’S MMA TITLE FIGHT IN MAINE AT NEF 28
Lewiston, Maine (Mawrth 17, 2017) – Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017 yn y Colisee Androscoggin Banc yn Lewiston, Maine. Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s title fight to the card. Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga (5-2) returns to take on “Scary” Kerri Kenneson (4-1) to crown a new NEF MMA Amateur Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
The bout is historic in that it will not only determine the first NEF women’s champion, but the fight will represent the first female MMA title matchup ever held on Maine soil.
“Our women’s division has grown so much in the past couple of years,” Dywedodd NEF cyd-berchennog a hyrwyddwr Nick DiSalvo. “It was time to add a title picture to the mix. This is the first of what we hope to be many female title fights between superior athletes in the NEF cage.”
Jessica Borga, a Florida resident, will be making her third appearance in the NEF cage in less than a year. She dropped a hard-fought decision to Rachael Joyce (3-0) last September at “NEF 25.” Borga returned to Maine a few weeks later to win a decision over Brianne Genschel (0-1), delivering an impressive, dominant performance against the black belt. Borga trains out of Champions MMA in Lakeland, Florida and is currently on a three-fight win streak. She is the holder of two regional titles won in her home state, and she is looking to add a third belt to her collection on Ebrill 29.
“I’m so honored and excited to be back in the NEF cage not only to fight for such a great promotion, but to fight for their first-ever women’s title against a great opponent,” said Borga. “I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone, and I promise I won’t disappoint!”
A native of Bow, New Hampshire, Kerri Kenneson trains with Team Link in Hooksett. She has won her last four in a row, including a victory over NEF veteran Kylie O’Hearn (1-2) haf diwethaf. Kenneson’s sole loss came in her MMA debut two years ago this April. Coming off a win on a fight card last month in New York State, Kenneson is confident that she will defeat Borga and claim the NEF bantamweight title at “NEF 28.”
“If I haven’t already done so, this fight will solidify that I am the best in the Northeast, and I’ll be coming for the rest,” Kenneson declared. “She’s all for show. She’s about to feel what I’m capable of and she’s not going to like it.”
New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” ar Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 ac ar-lein yn www.TheColisee.com.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad ac ymladd diweddariadau cerdyn, ewch i wefan y dyrchafiad yn www.NewEnglandFights.com. Yn ogystal,, gallwch wylio fideos ar NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”
FEMALE STRAWWEIGHT BOUT RESCHEDULED TO NEF 28
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Lewiston, Maine (Mawrth 16, 2017) – Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017 yn y Colisee Androscoggin Banc yn Lewiston, Maine. Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition an amateur women’s bout to the card. Alex Walker (2-1) Bydd yn cyfarfod Katie Baker (0-0) at the strawweight limit of 115-pounds.
Walker and Baker were originally scheduled to face each other last month at “NEF 27.” Yn anffodus, a medical issue forced Walker to withdraw from the contest just days before the fight. Now fully healed, Walker is back training regularly at the Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, New Hampshire in preparation for “NEF 28.”
“Injuries have plagued me and my team for the last two years, but I am healthy now, so watch out,” exclaimed Walker. “I am going on a run and nothing will stop me!”
Losing her opponent so close to the event was definitely a disappointment for Baker and her many fans. Training in the martial arts from an early age, the eighteen-year-old had waited years to compete in the MMA cage. Baker is a member of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine. She made her amateur boxing debut last year.
“I was really bummed when Alex withdrew from our fight,” said Baker. “You make the sacrifices it takes to train and diet, not to mention the disappointment of those who purchased tickets. But I knew, and our fans knew, Alex is a warrior and would not back out unless something was wrong. I’m looking forward to finally meeting her in the cage on April 29th.”
New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” ar Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 ac ar-lein yn www.TheColisee.com.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad ac ymladd diweddariadau cerdyn, ewch i wefan y dyrchafiad yn www.NewEnglandFights.com. Yn ogystal,, gallwch wylio fideos ar NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”
Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (“NEF”) yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. Cenhadaeth NEF yw creu digwyddiadau o'r safon uchaf ar gyfer diffoddwyr a chefnogwyr fel ei gilydd Maine yn. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, legal, regulatory affairs and advertising.
Two New Main Card Bouts Complete Bellator 175 ar Fawrth 31
LOS ANGELES -(Mawrth 15, 2017) A lightweight feature fight pitting undefeated knockout artist Steve Kozola (7-0) erbyn Jake Roberts (7-1) and a featherweight feature clash pairing AKA phenom Noad “Neo” Lahat (10-2) erbyn Lloyd Carter (10-8) yn cwblhau'r prif cerdyn o Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2 ar Dydd Gwener, Mawrth 31 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.
The stacked main card is headlined by a heavyweight rematch pitting “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) erbyn "Brenin Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 CC), as the two powerhouses look to run it back following nearly three years since their first meeting. Also featured on the Spike-televised main card is a featherweight co-main event pitting Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) erbyn Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) and a heavyweight battle between sluggers Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) ac Chase Gormley (14-5).
Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Allstate Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Please see below for a complete list of preliminary action.
Complete Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2Prif Cerdyn:
Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-11) vs. Muhammed "Brenin Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 CC)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) vs. Marcos Galvao (18-7-1)
Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Trwm: Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) vs. Chase Gormley (14-5)
Pwl Nodwedd Ysgafn: Steve Kozola (7-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-1)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (10-2) vs. Lloyd Carter (10-8)
Bellator.com-Streamed Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joaquin Buckley (6-1) vs. Justin Patterson (9-1)
Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm: Prince McLean (8-8) vs. Adam Maciejewski (13-6)
Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Damian Norris (7-2) vs. Tom Shoaff (8-2)
Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Matt Paul (2-1) vs. James Bochnoviv (5-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Williams (25-15) vs. Manny Vazquez (9-2)
Lightweight Preliminary “VOW” Bout: J.D. Hardwick (2-0) vs. Tim Cho (4-2)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Holder (Pro Debut) vs. Josh Streaker (Pro Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cory Galloway (8-7) vs. David Garcia (4-3-1)
Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Brian Akins (1-0) vs. Mike DeLaVega (1-2)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: James Esposito (0-1) vs. Asef Askar (Pro Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Max Fuentes (2-0) vs. Brandon Shelhart (3-1)
FORMER WRESTLING STANDOUTS SET TO THROW DOWN AT NEF 28
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Lewiston, Maine (Mawrth 15, 2017) – Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017 yn y Colisee Androscoggin Banc yn Lewiston, Maine. Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of a pair of amateur bouts to the card. Ken Dunn(0-4) is set to face Eddie DeRoche (0-1) in a catchweight bout and double amateur debut fighters Caleb Austin (0-0) of Rumford, Maine and James Ploss (0-0) from Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, NH are set to tangle in a feature flyweight bout.
Caleb Austin is a two-time Maine state wrestling champion and a member of the exclusive “200 Wins Club,” a rare feat in Maine wrestling. Austin recently completed his high school career with an overall record of 208-11. Caleb’s father, Eric Austin—also a former Maine state wrestling champion—is an undefeated veteran of the cage, having gone 2-0 in NEF back in 2012. Fel ei dad, Caleb is preparing to put his wrestling on display for the NEF fans in his debut on April 29fed.
“I’ve wrestled my entire life and grown-up around the NEF community,” stated Austin when reached for comment. “I’ve been waiting a long time to turn 18 to become eligible to compete in the sport of mixed martial arts like my father did. I’m excited to put my skills to the test, represent Rumford and put on a show in the NEF cage. Rwy'n barod. "
Austin’s opponent, James Ploss, trains with Greg Williams at the well-known Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Several NEF veterans with names familiar to fans, including Allan Josselyn, Mike Bezanson and Alex Walker, hail from the Kaze Dojo. Ploss is committed to carrying on the tradition of strong debuts from the White Mountains gym and following through on a personal promise in the process.
“Fighting is real personal to me,” Ploss stated when reached for comment. “I promised the man that raised me that I would fight. He died shortly after that. I want to prove to him and myself that I can be successful in this sport. My goal is to inspire others to achieve.”
Eddie DeRoche wrestled alongside Austin for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. During his time there, DeRoche was a two-time state finalist. He made his NEF debut in June 2016 at “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” in a losing effort against Skyler Bang. Reinvigorated at the opportunity to make up for his debut, DeRoche is committed to finding his first win in the NEF cage on April 29fed at NEF 28.
“My first fight was a great learning experience,” stated DeRoche, when reached for comment. “I appreciated it for what it was and have made the necessary adjustments to make sure I come out on top when I step back into the NEF cage for the second time on April 29fed."
DeRoche’s opponent, Ken Dunn, is also looking for redemption at NEF 28. Dunn has made three prior trips to the NEF cage since debuting with the promotion back in 2015 and is hungry for his first win inside the NEF hexagon.
“I want to show NEF fans that I’m worthy of a rematch and title shot at Velado and that strap,” stated Dunn when reached for comment. “Eddie Deroche is a worthy adversary. I’m excited to compete against him. It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll—and I ain’t stopping until I get there.”
New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” ar Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 ac ar-lein yn www.TheColisee.com.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad ac ymladd diweddariadau cerdyn, ewch i wefan y dyrchafiad yn www.NewEnglandFights.com. Yn ogystal,, gallwch wylio fideos ar NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”
FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, Ebrill 14
LOS ANGELES — (Mawrth 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffiginside the Budapest Sports Arena on Ebrill 14.
Yn ogystal,, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) yn wynebu Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) yn cyfarfod Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) erbyn Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).
Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffigwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, tra Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, yn dechrau am 11pm ET/10pm CT.
Complete Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffig Prif Cerdyn:
Pwl Teitl Pwysau Byd Bantamweight: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)
Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Plu: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor, (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)
Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)
Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)