Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled rom August
Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action
FENIKS- Augustus 24, 2021 -Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-nativeDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavidezwill battle former world championJose Uzcateguiin a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, Augustus 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez.
Also featured on the card will be longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torresin a 10-round super welterweight duel.
Tickets purchased for the August 28 event will be valid for the newly scheduled November 13 event date. If you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, tickets will be refundable at your point of purchase.
PAAR GRUDGE KOMT OVEREEN MET DE KOP VAN DE KAART ALS IERSE MMA FENOMEEN JAMES GALLAGHER ONTMOET FELLOW INDIENING ACE PATCHY MIX OP BANTAMGEWICHT & FAVORIETE VAN HET HUIS-MENIGTE PETER GEZIEN DE BESTE PATRICKY "PITBULL" IN ONMIDDELLIJKE REMATCH GEZIEN
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DUBLIN – Na meer dan 18 maanden verwijderd van de 3Arena, BELLATOR keert terug naar de iconische locatie in Dublin op vrijdag, November. 5, wanneer Ierlands eigen No. 6 gerangschiktJames “The Strabanimal” Gallagher (11-1) geconfronteerd met de Nee. 2 gerangschiktFragmentarisch mengsel(14-1) in een enorm bantamgewicht main event om te headlinenBellator 270.
In de co-headliner, Niet Doen. 4 gerangschikt lichtgewicht en Dublins eigenPeter "The Showstopper" Queally (13-5-1), zal proberen het huis weer naar beneden te halen wanneer hij wordt geconfronteerd met 23-voudig BELLATOR-veteraan en No. 1 gerangschiktPatricky "Pitbull" Freire (23-10) in een langverwachte rematch. Nog vijf voorlopige matchups voorBellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mengen worden ook hieronder bevestigd.
Tickets naarBellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mengen ga op de algemene verkoop op deze vrijdag, Augustus. 27, met een exclusieve voorverkoop op donderdag, Augustus. 26, en kan worden gekocht viaTicketmaster.ie enBellator.com.
Fans in Ierland kunnen het evenement bekijken op zowel Virgin Media Two als Virgin Media Sport, terwijl degenen in het VK het evenement live kunnen bekijken op BBC iPlayer. Ondertussen VS. fans kunnen live genieten van de belangrijkste kaartactie op SHOWTIME op 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, met een herhaling op 10 p.m. ET / PT.
De langverwachte bantamgewicht-match-up tussen Gallagher en Mix heeft het potentieel om de geschiedenis in te gaan als een van de grootste gevechten aller tijden in de geschiedenis van BELLATOR. Het zou oorspronkelijk in mei plaatsvinden in BELLATOR 258, maar een blessure dwong Gallagher uit de ontmoeting. Nu, voor wat gegarandeerd een elektrisch Iers publiek is, de "Strabanimal" krijgt eindelijk de kans om Mix het zwijgen op te leggen terwijl hij de grootste overwinning in zijn carrière tot nu toe lijkt te behalen.
“Ik ben zo dankbaar om terug te zijn als de kop in Dublin," zei Gallagher, “I’ve moved to America to take my mindset and skill set to another level and I’m happy I can show my work to my home fans! Welcome to the Jimmy Show! "
Patchy Mix is currently the #2 ranked bantamweight and fights out of Extreme Couture in Las Vegas. Like Gallagher, Mix has made a name for himself in the BELLATOR cage by displaying impressive submissions, including the rare Suloev Stretch.
Mix said of his long-awaited matchup: “I’m going to walk into James’ home country and put him away in the first round.”
After a series of lively back-and-forth trash talk encounters and cancelled bouts due to injury, Queally and Pitbull finally met in the BELLATOR cage in May earlier this year, with the Irishman causing a huge upset, het veiligstellen van een zwaarbevochten TKO-overwinning dankzij een doktersonderbreking na een snee die Patricky in de tweede ronde opliep.
Queally, ondertussen, die samen met Gallagher traint vanuit de beroemde Straight Blast Gym van Ierland, zal proberen opnieuw de macht van het thuispubliek te gebruiken om hem te helpen een beslissende overwinning op zijn bittere rivaal te behalen, Pitbull.
“Ik kan niet wachten om weer naar buiten te gaan om dit voor eens en voor altijd met Pitbull te regelen en het 3Arena-publiek echt iets speciaals te geven,"Quality zei". “Patricky is zo’n perfecte tegenstander, er is zoveel gebeurd met mij en hem dat ik denk dat het publiek deze keer nog meer geïnvesteerd zal hebben dan normaal. Verwacht een totale oorlog - ik ga hem verslaan, en de lichtgewicht riem is de volgende.”
Freire – de oudere broer van BELLATOR lichtgewicht kampioen Patrício – heeft sindsdien professioneel deelgenomen 2005, het verdienen van een angstaanjagende reputatie als een knock-out artiest. De bijnaam "Pitbull . eer aan doen",” Freire zal proberen de score gelijk te maken met Queally, breng het thuispubliek tot zwijgen en keer terug naar zijn winnende manieren.
"Hij weet dat hij in het eerste gevecht in elkaar werd geslagen"," zei Pitbull. “Hij voelde pijn in zijn benen en lichaam, Ik ga hem nu nog meer pijn laten voelen. De Ierse fans zijn erg luid en gepassioneerd, maar als ik hem knock-out sla?, je zult in die arena een speld kunnen horen vallen.”
Het nieuws van een terugkeer naar Dublin rondt een trio van BELLATOR MMA-evenementen af, bevestigd op Europese bodem in 2021, with the cage setting down in London on October 1 and Moscow on October 23 before heading to the Irish capital on November 5.
Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. MengenMainCard:
SHOW TIME (ONS) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Twee & Virgin Media Sport (IERLAND)
Marcelo Golm (9-3) verslagen Billy Swanson (4-1) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:57 van de eerste ronde
#6-Jornel Lugo (7-0) verslagen Keith Lee (7-4) via technische indiening (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 5:00 van de eerste ronde Voorlopige Card: Fabio Aguiar (18-2) verslagen Taylor Johnson (7-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Mike Hamel (8-5) verslagen Bryce Logan(12-6) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Archie Colgan (3-0) verslagen Ben Simons(3-3) via TKO (stoten) bij 00:00 van de eerste ronde Duane Johnson (6-2)verslagen Deven Fisher(4-9) via voorlegging (D’arce Choke) bij 1:04 van de eerste ronde Bailey Schoenfelder (2-0) verslagen Kory Moegenburg (1-3) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:11 van de eerste ronde
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“I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter, but I’ll beat her at her own game!" WBC and WBO Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Defends Her Titles Against Super Bantamweight Champion Yamileth Mercado Sunday, Augustus 29 in Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley SHOWTIME PPV® Co-functie NEW YORK – Augustus 18, 2021 – Puerto Rican star and unified WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda “The Real Deal” Serrano plans to take full advantage of her opportunity on the SHOWTIME PPV event headlined byJake Paul tegen. Tyron Woodleywhen she faces super bantamweight world championYamileth-markt op zondag, Augustus 29 from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
“It means a lot to women’s boxing for me to be in this position to perform on this stage,” said Serrano. “We deserve to be in the spotlight. I’ll perform like I always do and represent for women’s boxing the best way I know how. I’m very excited that they chose me for this event.”
In an event headlined by the renowned content creator and pro boxer Paul, who will be taking on his toughest test to date in the ring against the former UFC champion Woodley, Serrano knows that her style will help her gain fans on this big platform.
“Expect this to be a war, because I always bring the fireworks,” said Serrano. “I have a fan-friendly style and I’m going out there to finish my opponent. That’s what the fans want to see.
“Don’t blink during this one, because even though she’s a tough fighter with a lot of heart, this could be a short fight. I give her a lot of credit for accepting this fight right away. I know that I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter, but I’ll beat her at her own game!"
Already the most-decorated fighter in women’s boxing, having won world titles at every weight class from 115 naar 140 pond, the Brooklyn-based fighter currently has her sights set on becoming undisputed at featherweight, which means eventually luring the other 126-pound titlists into the ring with her.
“If Erica Cruz and Sarah Mahfood want to be considered the best, they have to face me,” said Serrano. “Each of them was offered the biggest purse of their career to face me on August 29, and they turned it down. I want to be undisputed in this division, but they refuse to take any chances. All I can do right now is train to be at my best and make another statement against Mercado.”
Throughout her training for this fight, Serrano has had the opportunity to train side-by-side with the event’s headliner in Paul. While she sees Paul doing what is necessary to reach his ultimate dreams, she too is intrigued by his matchup against the very tough Woodley on August 29.
“Jake is an up-and-coming fighter who’s taking all the right steps,” said Serrano. “He’s learning on the job and he’s shown that he’s a very hard worker. He’s got a positive team around him and I’m excited to see how he fights Tyron Woodley. Woodley is a great fighter and I’m looking forward to seeing how that matchup plays out.”
Tickets vanaf $45 are still available viaRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com. The event is co-produced by SHOWTIME PPV and Most Valuable Promotions and promoted by Tony and Bryce Holden of Holden Productions. The pay-per-view telecast is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. Barstool Sportsbook is the official sports betting partner for the event and will be incorporated in a unique, fully integrated brand activation that is to be announced in more detail.
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About Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley: Jake Paul tegen. Tyron Woodley is the headline attraction atop a stacked evening of professional boxing action presented by SHOWTIME PPV®and Most Valuable Promotions in association with Holden Promotions, live from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, op zondag, Augustus 29 bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The SHOWTIME PPV is available for purchase now at SHOWTIME.com and via the SHOWTIME app, and is available to order through all major cable, satellite and telco providers in the U.S. en Canada. Renowned content creator and undefeated professional boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will take on the toughest challenge of his budding career in the former UFC champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. Featured on the undercard is unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano defending her titles against super bantamweight champion Yamileth Mercado and the U.S. debuts of popular U.K. attractions Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury in separate bouts.
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/sports, volg op Twitter via @JakePaul, @TWooodley en @ShowtimeBoxing, op Instagram via @JakePaul, @Twooodley en @ShowtimeBoxing, of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.
LONDEN, UK –A women’s featherweight fight will serve as the co-main event forBELLATOR MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 op vrijdag, Oktober 1 when No. 5 gerangschikt Leah McCourt (5-1) voldoet aan jessica Borg (3-3) bij The SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
The bout will sit atop the card alongside a must-see rematch between No. 1 gerangschikt Douglas “The Phenom” Lima (32-9) en nr. 2 gerangschikt Michael “Venom” Page (19-1) where the stylish striker from London will look to avenge the lone blemish on his record in front of his home crowd.
BELLATOR MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 main card action will kick off at 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. EN, while the preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. EN. BELLATOR fans can watch the event live on SHOWTIME (ONS), BBC iPlayer (UK), as well as both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport (Ierland). Kaarten voor het evenement zijn nu te koop en kunnen online worden gekocht bij axs.com/uk en BELLATOR.com.
Currently riding a four-fight win streak, Northern Ireland’s Leah McCourt returns to action following a stunning come-from-behind victory againstJanay Hardingduring her last outing atBellator 259 in mei. Now sitting at No. 5 in BELLATOR’s featherweight rankings, a win at the expense of her opponent on Oct. 1 will go a long way in moving “The Curse” one step closer to a BELLATOR world title shot against incumbent champion, Cris Cyborg.
Making her third appearance for BELLATOR, Jessica Borga will be competing for the second time in 2021. Meest recent, “The Black Widow” went 15 minutes with former title challengerTalita Nogueira, following up an impressive submission triumph over Amber Leibrock in her promotional debut.
Additional bouts have been added to the fight card, which can be found below.
Bijgewerkt schema van BELLATOR MMA-evenementen Gratis. Augustus. 20 // Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov //Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD Za. Zeven. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, ZOALS Gratis. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //De SSE Arena, Wembley // Londen, Engeland Za. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Licht-zwaargewicht World Grand Prix halve finales // Voetafdrukcentrum // Feniks, DE Za. Oktober. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Rusland
BELLATOR MMA 267 Lima vs. MVP 2 MainCard: SHOW TIME (ONS) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Twee & Virgin Media Sport (IERLAND) Vrijdag, Oktober 1 - 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. ET/1 uur. PT
Weltergewicht Main Event: #1-Douglas Lima (32-9) vs. #2-Michael Pagina (19-1) Vedergewicht Bout: #5-Leah McCourt(5-1) vs. jessica Borg (3-3) Vedergewicht Bout: Robert Whiteford (16-4))vs. Andrew Fisher (18-8-1) Lichtgewicht Bout: Yves Landu (16-8) vs. Tim Wilde (13-4) Light Heavyweight Bout: Luke trainer (4-0) vs. Yannick Bahati (9-5)
Voorlopige Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv (ONS) BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Twee & Virgin Media Sport (IERLAND) 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. EN / 9:30 a.m. PT Weltergewicht Bout: Lewis Long (18-6) vs. Uros Jurisic (11-1) Lichtgewicht Bout: Kane Mousah (13-3) vs. Davy Gallon (18-7-2) Vlieggewicht gevecht: Lucie Bertaud | (3-2) vs. Elina Kalilionidou (7-4) Lichtgewicht Bout: Charlie Leary (17-11-1) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2) Vedergewicht Bout: Fabacary Diatta (7-0)vs. Nathan Rose(7-3) Strawweight Bout: Chiara Penco(5-3) vs. Katherina Dalisda(5-2) Bantamgewicht Bout: Khurshed Kakhorov (7-0) vs. Mike Ekundayo(8-1) Weltergewicht Bout: Jack Grant (17-7) vs. Nathan Jones(13-10)
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Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien Vazquez Klik HIER Voor foto's van Stephanie Trapp / Showtime Klik HIER Voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Augustus 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimero defeated two-division championGuillermo Rigondeaux to retain his title Saturday night live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
A three-division world champion, Casimero (31-4, 21 KO) made his second successful title defense at 118-pounds, earning a career-best victory over the longtime 122-pound champion Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO), who moved down to bantamweight in 2020.
“I’m excited to get the win,” said Casimero. “Rigondeaux is a good boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. I was worried, because he said he wouldn’t run, but he ran the whole time.”
The bout started with an eventful first round, in which it appeared for a moment that a Casimero left hook to the back of Rigondeaux’s head would lead to a knockdown, but referee Jerry Cantu ruled the moment a slip. During the exchange, Casimero threw several punches while Rigondeaux was on one knee, earning a warning from the referee.
From that point on, Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring. Ondertussen, Casimero stayed dedicated to pushing forward, looking to slow Rigondeaux down with body shots to set up power shots to the head.
“My expectations were for a knockout,” said Casimero. “Me and all my fans wanted that. I did my best to knock him out, but he was just running and not fighting.”
Rigondeaux was content countering his charging opponent, doing a majority of his damage with variations of his dangerous left hand. In a bout with numerous close rounds, Casimero ended the fight with a narrow 47 naar 44 edge in punches landed, waaronder een 41-28 tally in power punches.
Those power punches and sustained aggression proved to be enough for Casimero to hold onto his 118-pound title in the eyes of the judges, as scores of 117-111 en 116-112 overruled one judge’s 115-113 card in favor of Rigondeaux. While Rigondeaux disputed the decision, Casimero looked forward to potential unification clashes with WBC champion Nonito Donaire and WBA and IBF titleholder Naoya Inoue.
“Nobody wants to fight with me because I frustrate them in the ring,” said Rigondeaux. “I landed the punches that I needed to in order to win the fight tonight. This is how I win. I have these God-given skills and this is the way I display them. I’m a unique fighter. It’s my style and it’s the only one I know. You can see I’m still better than anyone else in the lighter weight classes and I’m going to keep fighting.”
“I had a three-fight plan,” said Casimero. “First was Rigondeaux, and I beat him. Next is Nonito Donaire and then finally Naoya Inoue.”
The co-main event saw rising contenderGary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KO) en voormalig wereldkampioen Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KO) fight to a no-decision just 16 seconds into the first round of their 118-pound matchup, after an accidental headbutt injured Rodriguez and ended the fight.
“It happens,' zei Russel. “I was looking to establish my jab and I tried to set up a hook, and he came in at the same time. It’s very disappointing.”
“I feel okay,' zei Rodriguez. “I’m a little frustrated after putting in all this work for the fight to end so quickly with nothing happening. With the headbutt, maybe if there was no blood, we would have been able to continue. But once I saw all the blood, I knew it was over.”
The crossroads battle for the Interim WBA Bantamweight Title was meant to offer Russell a chance to establish himself as a true title contender and give Rodriguez an opportunity to move one step closer to becoming a two-division champion. Rodriguez attempted to counter an incoming Russell attack, which led to the two southpaws clashing heads.
“I was actually in camp for about four months,' zei Russel. “I prepared great for this fight. I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal. Helaas, the headbutt happened.”
Rodriguez fell to the canvas immediately and was bleeding from his nose, prompting referee Sharon Sands to wave off the bout, which was ruled a no-decision.
“Natuurlijk, I would like to come right back,' zei Russel. “If he can do it, I want to get right back in there with Rodriguez.”
“I don’t want to lose the condition that I’m in,' zei Rodriguez. “I prepared really hard for this fight. As soon as the injury is fixed, I’ll be back in the ring and I’d like to fight Russell again.”
In de opening aanval, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KO) gedomineerd Damien Vazquez (16-3-1, 12 KO) on his way to a second-round stoppage in their bantamweight showdown. Warren scored his first knockout victory since 2015, after going the distance in his previous eight fights.
“I was trying to show them something different this time around,” said Warren. “I have always had the power, but this training camp was very different. I was sitting on my punches and working on something different. It worked in the ring.
“I always knew I had that power and I always knew I had that speed. It’s just about taking your time in the ring and letting them come. When I saw the opportunity, I went for it.”
A three-time U.S. Olympiër, Warren came out fast in the first round, using his speed advantage to beat Vazquez to the punch, connecting with a right hand midway through the frame that scored the fight’s first knockdown. Vazquez was able to rise to his feet, but was sent to the canvas for a second time moments later by another sharp right hand from Warren.
Cincinnati’s Warren landed an astounding 22 van 39 power punches in that first round, and continued his dominance into the second. Warren perfectly timed a straight left hand that badly rocked Vazquez, forcing referee Ray Corona to jump in and halt the bout at 2:18 in de tweede ronde.
“Next fight is a title fight,” said Warren. “I am the number one contender for the WBA. I want to thank my team for putting me in this position and pushing me. They know what kind of fighter I am. I am going to be champion. Next fight I am grabbing that title. Maybe I will fight the winner of the main event tonight (Rigondeaux vs. Casimero)."
SHOWTIME featured highlights from a non-televised fight that saw undefeated rising prospectBrandun Lee (23-0, 21 KO) keep his perfect record intact, as he notched his 13thcareer first-round knockout with a sensational performance againstEzequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KO).
“Mijn prestatie was goed,'Zei Lee. “It could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. Aan het einde van de dag, we got the job done. I’m definitely ready for the next level. It’s only right for me to step up the competition. I’ll take on anybody who’s ready.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Augustus 15 bij 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, Augustus 17 bij 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Extreme.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Márquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero saw two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt Saturday, Augustus 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast began at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contenderGary Antonio Russell battle former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezfor the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren dueledDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.
c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) verslagen #1-John Salter (18-5) via TKO (stoten) bij 2:07 van ronde drie
Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title: “He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”
Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:
“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. Volgens mij, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"
“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”
#7-Davion Franklin (4-0) verslagen Everett Cummings (15-1) via KO (stoten) bij :21 van de eerste ronde
Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:
“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”
Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:
“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. In my head, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.” Voorlopige Card: Pam Sorenson (9-3) verslagen Roberta Samad(5-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) verslagen Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28-29-28) Jon McNeil(1-0) verslagen Orlando Mendoza (0-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 3:57 van ronde drie
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Over BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder leiding van veteraan strijd promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR-evenementen vinden plaats in grote steden over de hele wereld en zijn in de loop van de tijd op televisie te zien 160 landen voor een beschikbaar publiek van meer dan een miljard mensen. In de Verenigde Staten, BELLATOR is te zien op SHOWTIME. BELLATOR bestaat uit een uitvoerend team dat bestaat uit topprofessionals in de televisieproductie, live-evenement orkestratie, vechter ontwikkeling / relaties, venue inkoop, sponsoring creatie / ontwikkeling, internationale licentie, verkoop, adverteren, publiciteit, en commissierelaties. BELLATOR is gevestigd in Hollywood, Calif. en eigendom van entertainmentgigant ViacomCBS, de thuisbasis van 's werelds grootste entertainment merken die verbinding met het publiek door middel van boeiende content via televisie, film, online en mobiele platforms.
FORMER BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS CHALLENGES OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST YOEL ROMERO IN MAIN EVENT OFBELLATOR MMA 266 INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, September. 18 Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME begins with World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Immediately Followed by BELLATOR 266
DE ENGELEN -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 op zaterdag, Zeven. 18 in het SAP Center in San Jose toen voormalig kampioen van 205 pond en No. 3 gerangschiktPhil Davis (22-6) verwelkomt MMA-supersterYoel Romero(13-5) aan de bevordering.
Bovendien, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) enDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’sBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonovevent in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.
A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 gerangschikt lichtgewichtAdam Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Ook, ongeslagen licht zwaargewichtGrant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight championAlex Polizzi (7-1).
Bellator 266will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the liveBellator 266telecast begins in San Jose.
Het voorlopige deel van het dossier wordt live gestreamd op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV. Extra periodes worden op een later tijdstip aangekondigd.
An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, Augustus 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.com enBellator.com.
Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Dhr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14thtime in his career, searching for his 10thpromotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.
Uitvechten van Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Na een periode van zeven jaar onder leiding van de UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. Met 11 zijn 13 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen via knock-out, waaronder vier van de eerste ronde variëteit, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. Drievoudig wereldkampioen freestyle worstelen, vijfvoudig Pan-Amerikaans kampioen freestyle worstelen, en 2000 Zilveren medaillewinnaar Olympische Spelen Vrije Stijl Worstelen, de in Cuba geboren Romero heeft voortdurend zijn elitetalenten getoond op het hoogste competitieniveau. De enige ontbrekende trofee voor een vrijwel vlekkeloze erfenis is een BELLATOR-wereldtitel.
Bijgewerkt schema van BELLATOR-evenementen
Gratis. Augustus. 13 // Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT
Gratis. Augustus. 20 // Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD
Za. Zeven. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, ZOALS
Gratis. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //De SSE Arena, Wembley // Londen, Engeland
Za. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Licht-zwaargewicht World Grand Prix halve finales// Voetafdrukcentrum // Feniks, DE
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BELLATOR MMA is een toonaangevende wereldwijde mixed martial arts-organisatie met veel van de beste vechters ter wereld. Onder leiding van veteraan strijd promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR-evenementen vinden plaats in grote steden over de hele wereld en zijn in de loop van de tijd op televisie te zien 160 landen voor een beschikbaar publiek van meer dan een miljard mensen. In de Verenigde Staten, BELLATOR is te zien op SHOWTIME. BELLATOR bestaat uit een uitvoerend team dat bestaat uit topprofessionals in de televisieproductie, live-evenement orkestratie, vechter ontwikkeling / relaties, venue inkoop, sponsoring creatie / ontwikkeling, internationale licentie, verkoop, adverteren, publiciteit en provisie relaties. BELLATOR is gevestigd in Hollywood, Calif. en eigendom van entertainmentgigant ViacomCBS, de thuisbasis van 's werelds grootste entertainment merken die verbinding met het publiek door middel van boeiende content via televisie, film, online en mobiele platforms.
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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA heeft de volledige strijdkaart bevestigd voorBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Saltercard at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event contributes to an action-packed month of fights on SHOWTIME and is set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
In het main event van de avond, BELLATOR middleweight kingGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) puts his world title on the line against jiu-jitsu ace No. 1 ranked middleweightJohn Salter (18-4). Complimenting this amazing main event is a clash between two of the hardest hitting welterweights on the planet, as former champion Andrey Koreshkov (23-4) takes on the No. 10 gerangschikt weltergewichtSabah Tomasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 gerangschikt bantamgewichtMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 gerangschiktRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.
Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 gerangschiktDavion Franklin(3-0) enEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineJij Gwerder (5-2) and the BELLATOR-debuting AKA-productKhadzhi Bestaev(10-4).
The preliminary card consists of seven fights and is stacked throughout, featuring the highly anticipated debut of former Invicta Featherweight ChampionPam Sorenson(8-3) nemenRoberta Samad(5-1) and a bantamweight battle between the brash American Top Team-fighterDanny Sabatello(11-1) taking on the Boston-born veteranJohnny Campbell(21-13, 1 NC).
AlleBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salterprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. EN / 3:00 p.m. PT op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV.
Als onderdeel van de lancering van BELLATOR MMA op SHOWTIME, het netwerk biedt kijkers die nieuw zijn bij de SHOWTIME-streamingdienst een gratis proefperiode van 30 dagen aan, gevolgd door een maandelijks abonnementsgeld met korting van $ 4,99 / maand voor de komende zes maanden. Kijkers kunnen zich aanmelden opSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Abonnees krijgen gedurende de hele maand twee vooraanstaande BELLATOR MMA-evenementen per maand 2021 en verder, met alle geplande evenementen om live uitgezonden te worden 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT overal waar de SHOWTIME-service beschikbaar is.
Full bout listings are below:
BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalterHoofd Card:
Vrijdag, Augustus 13 – leef voortSHOW TIME
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Middleweight Title Bout: c-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter(18-4)
Weltergewicht Bout:Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Tomasi(15-9)
142-Contractgewicht in pond:Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) vs.Sebastian Ruiz (2-3)
195-Contractgewicht in pond:Orlando Mendoza (voor debuut) vs.Jon McNeil(voor debuut)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.
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BELLATOR MMA is een toonaangevende wereldwijde mixed martial arts-organisatie met veel van de beste vechters ter wereld. Onder leiding van veteraan strijd promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR-evenementen vinden plaats in grote steden over de hele wereld en zijn in de loop van de tijd op televisie te zien 160 landen voor een beschikbaar publiek van meer dan een miljard mensen. In de Verenigde Staten, BELLATOR is te zien op SHOWTIME. BELLATOR bestaat uit een uitvoerend team dat bestaat uit topprofessionals in de televisieproductie, live-evenement orkestratie, vechter ontwikkeling / relaties, venue inkoop, sponsoring creatie / ontwikkeling, internationale licentie, verkoop, adverteren, publiciteit, en commissierelaties. BELLATOR is gevestigd in Hollywood, Calif. en eigendom van entertainmentgigant ViacomCBS, de thuisbasis van 's werelds grootste entertainment merken die verbinding met het publiek door middel van boeiende content via televisie, film, online en mobiele platforms.
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Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), een volledige dochteronderneming van ViacomCBS Inc., eigenaar en exploitant van de premie televisienetwerken Showtime®, The Movie Channel™ en FLIX®, en biedt ook SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, The Movie Channel™ ON DEMAND en FLIX ON DEMAND®, en het netwerk van de authenticatie service Showtime ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., een volledige dochteronderneming van SNI, exploiteert de stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is momenteel beschikbaar voor abonnees via de kabel, DBS, en telecomaanbieders, en als een zelfstandige streamingdienst via Amazon, appel®, Google, LG Smart TV's, Oculus Go, Jaar®, Samsung Smart TV's, Xbox One en PlayStation®4. Consumenten kunnen zich ook abonneren op SHOWTIME via de Prime Video Channels van Amazon, Apple TV-kanalen, AT&T TV nu, FuboTV, Hulu, Het Roku-kanaal, Sling TV en YouTube TV. Kijkers kunnen ook kijken op computers opShowtime.com. SNI verkoopt en distribueert sport en entertainment evenementen voor tentoonstelling aan abonnees op een pay-per-view-basis via Showtime PPV®. Voor meer informatie, ga naarwww.SHO.com.
NEW YORK(Augustus 6, 2021) – British heavyweight sensationDaniel “Dynamite” Duboisbeamed with excitement during an open training session for his showdown against veteranJuiseppe Angelo Cusumano, which will be featuredon the undercard of the Jake Paul tegen. Tyron WoodleySHOWTIME PPV fight card on Sunday, Augustus 29 (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to put on an explosive performance in front of the U.S. audience and show them who the future heavyweight champion of the world is going to be,” said Dubois.
Dubois (16-1, 15 KO) is preparing for his U.S. debut under the tutelage of trainer Shane McGuigan out of McGuigan’s Gym in London. Since turning professional in 2017, the London-born star has only fought in the United Kingdom but has long desired fighting across the pond.
“This really is a fight with two purposes,” continued Dubois. “It is not just the fight, it is about the crowd and I have always dreamt of fighting in America, but this will be a different sort of crowd with a different atmosphere as well. I am going to take it in and experience all they have got out there.
“Natuurlijk, it will be all new to me, with a new young crowd and a new environment. I want to just go out there and perform well. Fighting on SHOWTIME will be special too, the big channel in the U.S., putting on the big shows.”
The 23-year-old has a near-perfect knockout percentage with 15 knockouts in his short pro career. His lone decision was a dominating performance over former world title challenger Kevin Johnson in 2018. Dubois has dispatched four undefeated fighters as he has risen the ranks, including an impressive first-round knockout against then unbeaten Ebenezer Tetteh in September 2019. His last three knockout victories have all come in the second round against difficult challengers Kyotaro Fujimoto, Ricardo Snijders and Bogdan Dinu. Dubois’ knockout performance against Dinu in June remains one of the most sensational finishes in the heavyweight division in 2021.
“It will be important for me to be explosive as I usually am, but I am not going to overthink it,” added Dubois. “It is just part of what I do and to be the best me, I go in there and knock them out. That has always been my approach.”
The WBA No. 1 gerangschikt zwaargewicht, Dubois will take the next step toward a world title shot as he takes on the veteran challenger Cusumano, who hails from Danville, Virginia. Cusumano is coming off a sixth-round knockout win over Gregory Corbin in November 2020.
“This represents a wonderful opportunity for Daniel to increase his recognition in the United States,” said International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren. “I believe Daniel is the best young heavyweight in world boxing and another knockout for Daniel moves him closer to a huge fight for the WBA world title held by Trevor Bryan. This is a tremendous opportunity and I’m delighted to deliver it to him so early in his career.”
Dubois will continue to train in London alongside undefeated WBO cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie, who has served as a chief sparring partner during preparations for Cusumano. The heavyweight contender will wrap up training in two weeks before departing for Cleveland to defend his WBA Interim title.
“I am ready now to push on and build on the WBA Interim title I won in my last fight,” said Dubois. “I am thrilled to take the show on the road and look to win the American public over. I am told the American public loves heavyweight boxing, so it is time to introduce them to Daniel Dubois.
“I will make sure it is a name they won’t forget in a hurry,” concluded the six-foot, five-inch contender.
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About Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley:
Jake Paul tegen. Tyron Woodley is the headline attraction atop a stacked evening of professional boxing action presented by SHOWTIME PPV®and Most Valuable Promotions in association with Holden Promotions, live from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, op zondag, Augustus 29 bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The SHOWTIME PPV is available for purchase now at SHOWTIME.com and via the SHOWTIME app, and is available to order through all major cable, satellite and telco providers in the U.S. and Canada. Renowned content creator and undefeated professional boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will take on the toughest challenge of his budding career in the former UFC champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. Featured on the undercard is unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano defending her titles against super bantamweight champion Yamileth Mercado and the U.S. debuts of popular U.K. attractions Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury in separate bouts. Tickets for the live event can be purchased throughRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.
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