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CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON HARD-HITTING CONTENDER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME JULY 3
Meer, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender
Jon Fernández in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Juli 3
At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
CARSON, CALIF.(Juni 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayarop zaterdag, Juli 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.
Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.
The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernándezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.
The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson Hitchinskwadratuur af tegenDarwin Pricein a 10-round duel.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”
Representing his native Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (15-0, 6 KO) has quickly shot up the 130-pound rankings, taking on high-level competition in his first 15 pro gevechten. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 clash. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. in september 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,” said Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”
De 28-jarige Nyambayar (12-1, 9 KO) won een zilveren medaille die zijn geboorteland Mongolië vertegenwoordigde in de 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar klom op de vedergewichtranglijst na zijn uitgebreide amateurcarrière met overwinningen op de toen nog ongeslagen Harmonito Dela Torre en voormalig interim-kampioen Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. in februari 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.
“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”
Geboren in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KO) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Meest recent, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.
“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”
The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KO) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 opShoBox: The New Generation. A native of Bilbao, Spanje, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. In zijn laatste gevecht, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 clash.
“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”
A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KO) werd professional in 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olympische Spelen. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. In zijn laatste uitje, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.
“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,'Zei Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”
Price (17-1, 10 KO) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Originally from St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 gevechten.
“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”
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Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Juni 26
ERICKSON LUBIN VS. JEISON ROSARIO AND JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. BRIAN MENDOZA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Pair of Explosive Heavyweight Fights Added to Main Card of BELLATOR 262 op vrijdag, Juli 16
TYRELL FORTUNE-MATT MITRIONE AND LINTON VASSELL-MARCELO GOLM CONFIRMED FOR SHOWTIME BROADCAST
THREE ADDITIONAL PRELIMINARY CONTESTS ALSO OFFICIAL
DE ENGELEN -The slate of action scheduled forBellator 262 op vrijdag, Juli 16 continues to grow with the addition of five must-see contests.
Two heavyweight fights have been added to the main card ofBELLATOR 262,when No. 5 gerangschikt zwaargewichtTyrell Fortune(10-1, 1 NC) meets the always-exciting No. 7 gerangschiktMatt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) en oud-titel uitdager #4-Linton Vassell(20-8, 1 NC) verwelkomt BraziliëMarceloGolm (8-3) to the BELLATOR cage.
De belangrijkste gebeurtenis vanBellator 262 features undefeated 125-pound world championJuliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 gerangschiktDeniseKielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Punt
A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
The preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 262has three confirmed tilts, with the news that former featherweight title challenger #2-Arlene Blencowe (13-8) welkomDayana Silva (9-6) to the fray, heavyweight sluggersRonny Markes (19-8) enZeiSowma (6-2) go to battle, and a featherweight bout pittingJohnny Soto (4-1) tegenAdilBenjilany (5-3, 1 NC) is now official. All the preliminary actionbegins at 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV.
At one time best known for his collegiate wrestling prowess, Tyrell Fortune has vastly improved his striking as his budding professional MMA career has progressed, earning knockouts with his fists in six of his ten victories. Currently ranked in the top five of BELLATOR’s heavyweight division, Mitrione poses the stiffest test yet for the 30-year-old Arizona resident when he competes on the main card ofBellator 262.
Entering the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time since signing with the promotion in 2016, former New York Giants football star Matt Mitrione will look to defeat the man 12 years his junior when he returns to action on July 16. Known for his heavy-handed, in-your-face style, Mitrione will be making the walk for the first time in 2021, following a defeat at the hands of current interim heavyweight title challenger Tim Johnson last year.
A former two-time light heavyweight title challenger, Linton Vassell recently returned to heavyweight where he has found immediate success, finishing both Ronny Markes and Sergei Kharitonov to solidify himself as the number four ranked big man in the division. A proud British fighter, “The Swarm” will be making his 15th promotional appearance atBellator 262,averaging nearly two fights a year since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in 2013.
A veteran of the UFC, 28-year-old Marcelo Golm inked a multi-fight contract with BELLATOR in April of this year. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native is currently riding a two-fight winning streak on the regional circuit, defeating D.J. Linderman by first-round TKO, and then submitting Brandon Hebert by second-round arm-triangle choke. With his upcoming booking against No. 4-ranked Vassell, it’s safe to say an emphatic victory will likely earn him top-ten ranking following his debut
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BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs.Kielholtz Hoofd Card:
SHOW TIME
Vrijdag, July 16 – 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-DeniseKielholtz (6-2)
Zwaargewicht Bout: #5–Tyrell Fortune(10-1, 1 NC) vs. #7-Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC)
Zwaargewicht Bout: #4-Linton Vassell(20-8, 1 NC) vs.MarceloGolm (8-3)
Voorlopige Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
Vedergewicht Bout: #2-Arlene Blencowe (13-8) vs.Dayana Silva (9-6)
Zwaargewicht Bout: Ronny Markes (19-8) vs.ZeiSowma (6-2)
Vedergewicht Bout Johnny Soto (4-1) vs.AdilBenjilany (5-3, 1 NC)
Voor meer informatie over aankomende BELLATOR MMA-evenementen, bezoekBELLATOR.com.
Wereldkampioen vedergewicht Patricio Pitbull ontmoet AJ McKee in de BELLATOR vedergewicht World Grand Prix Finals op zaterdag, Juli 31 — Live op Showtime
Bellator 263 VINDT PLAATS OP HET FORUM IN LOS ANGELES OP ZATERDAG, Juli 31 – Live op Showtime®
TICKETS VOOR DIT MASSIEVE EVENEMENT GAAN MORGEN IN DE VERKOOP OMBELLATOR.COM
LOS ANGELES - En toen waren er twee...
Wat begon met? 16 vedergewicht atleten strijden om een hoofdprijs van een miljoen dollar en het BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship is verkleind tot de grootste BELLATOR-atleet in de geschiedenis van de promotiePatricio Pitbull (32-4) en de beste vechter van eigen bodem ooit in No. 1 gerangschiktAJ McKee (17-0).
Het hoogtepunt van de BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix vindt zaterdag plaats, Juli 31 in The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., en markeert het eerste binnenlandse evenement van het bedrijf dat sinds februari buiten "The Fightsphere" wordt georganiseerd 2020.
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKeeuitgezonden live op SHOWTIME om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT en tickets voor het evenement gaan aanstaande vrijdag in de verkoop, Juni 18 op BELLATOR.com en Ticketmaster.com met een voorverkoop op donderdag.
“Dit wordt zonder twijfel het grootste BELLATOR-gevecht aller tijden,” zei BELLATOR-voorzitter Scott Coker. “AJ McKee heeft opgeroepen om een kans te maken op de titel van Pitbull sinds zijn allereerste professionele overwinning in onze kooi zes jaar geleden. Nu krijgt hij eindelijk de kans om zijn droom te verwezenlijken om wereldkampioen te worden tegen de winnende vechter in de geschiedenis van BELLATOR. Voor Pitbull zou een overwinning op McKee in deze toernooifinale een statement zijn om toe te voegen aan zijn lange lijst van lofbetuigingen en erfenis als de beste 145-ponder ter wereld.”
De ene helft van het geroemde Pitbull Brothers-duo, Patricio wordt al lang beschouwd als het kroonjuweel van BELLATOR MMA, waar hij bovenaan de pond-voor-pond-ranglijst staat. Met een opmerkelijk record van 32-4 met overwinningen op elite-competitie, waaronder die vanPat Curran, Juan Archuleta, Daniel Weichel (x2) en meest recentelijk een tweede overwinning op Emmanuel Sanchez, de 33-jarige staat alleen als de vedergewicht koning. Daarnaast, hij was in staat om het lichtgewicht wereldkampioenschap te veroveren in a 2019 wedstrijd tegenover Michael Chandler, de tweede BELLATOR-atleet worden die twee titels tegelijk heeft. Met 23 eindigt in 36 professionele gevechten, Pitbull heeft keer op keer laten zien dat hij over de goed afgeronde vaardigheden beschikt die nodig zijn om over meerdere gewichtsklassen te heersen.
Met een perfect record van 17-0, AJ McKee heeft de hoge verwachtingen overtroffen die hem werden gesteld sinds zijn professionele debuut op 20-jarige leeftijd. Met een even zes knock-outs en zes inzendingen, de nu 26-jarige McKee heeft laten zien een talent te hebben voor het veiligstellen van finishes - en snel - met negen in de eerste ronde. "Mercenary" heeft dominante overwinningen behaald op elke man die zich tegen hem heeft verzet, inclusief voormalig kampioen Pat Curran, Georgi Karakhanyan, en Darrion Caldwell, die McKee het meest recentelijk heeft ingezonden met een zeldzame, gemodificeerde halskruk die later de "McKee-otine" werd genoemd. Eindelijk, de inwoner van Long Beach zal het opnemen tegen de man die hij heeft gevraagd sinds hij bij BELLATOR tekent, terwijl hij het opneemt tegen Patricio Pitbull in de langverwachte vedergewicht World Grand Prix-finale.
Het voorlopige deel van het evenement streamt live op 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal, evenals Pluto TV en beschikt over voormalig vedergewicht titeluitdager en No. 2 gerangschiktEmmanuel Sanchez(20-5) versus Denemarken's No. 8 gerangschiktMads Burnell(15-3), een bantamgewicht tilt tussen No. 3 gerangschiktMagomed "Tiger" Magomedov(18-1) en nr. 4 Raufeon “Soep” Stots(16-1) en een lichtgewicht affaire die ongeslagen is geblevenUsman Nurmagomedov (12-0) tegenManny muur(12-6).
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKeeHoofd Card:
Zaterdag, Juli 31 – Leef voort SHOW TIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Vedergewicht Wereldtitel Main Event: C-Patricio Pitbull(32-4) vs. #1-AJ McKee (17-0)
Voorlopige Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Vedergewicht Bout: #2-Emmanuel Sanchez(20-5) vs. #8-Mads Burnell (15-3)
Bantamgewicht Bout: #3-Magomed Magomedov(18-1) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots(16-1)
Lichtgewicht Bout: Usman Nurmagomedov (12-0) vs.Manny muur(12-6)
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