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RALEK GRACIE SET FOR PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST HISAKI KATO AT ‘BELLATOR 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ ON JAN. 21 FROM THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES

 

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Санта Моника, CALIF (Ноември 22, 2016) – The second main card fight announced for "Bellator 170: Ортис срещу. Sonnen ” at The Forum on Януари 21, 2017 features the Bellator MMA debut of Los Angeleno Ралек Грейси (3-0), who will meet Hisaki Kato (7-2) в среднотежка мач.

 

The fight joins a card that already features a contest that many mixed martial arts fans thought they’d never see, когато Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) и Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) return to action. Събитието ще бъде излъчено на живо и безплатно на SPIKE в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните действия ще се излъчват в Bellator.com и мобилното приложение Bellator.

 

Tickets for this massive event start at $36 и са в продажба сега в Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

 

На само 22, Ralek made his MMA debut in Japan, where he defeated his opponent, Kastuyori Shibata with a devastating armbar. Nearly a year later, Ralek returned to Japan for his second MMA fight and again was victorious, this time defeating Gahdzhiev Alavutdin with an armbar from the mount. These two bouts led to a highly anticipated matchup with Kazushi Sakuraba, where again the Los Angeles native left “The Land of the Rising Sun” with the victory. That was the last time Ralek would fight under MMA rules, until now. Ralek is the third son of Rorion, the nephew of Royce, Rickson, and Royler Gracie and received his black belt from Grand Master Helio Gracie. The Gracie Family is famous for putting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the map around the globe.

 

Since joining the Bellator MMA roster, you would be hard-pressed to find a fighter who has been involved in more exciting matchups than Hisaki Kato. Nicknamed “The Japanese Mouseketeer,” the 34-year-old French-Japanese competitor has finished Джо Шилинг on two separate occasions, and was involved in what many called a “Round of the Year” candidate during his lone Bellator MMA loss against Melvin Manhoef в 2015. Сега, Kato sets his sights on Gracie, looking to nullify the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of his Jan. 21 враг.

 

Обновено "Bellator 170: Ортис срещу. Sonnen ”Основна карта:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) срещу. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

Мач за основна карта в средна категория: Ралек Грейси (3-0) срещу. Hisaki Kato (7-2)

"Bellator 165: CHANDLER VS. ОФИЦИАЛНА КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ НА ХЕНДЕРСОН ПОТРЕБИТЕ И ТРАНСКРИРАНИ ЦИТАТИ ОТ МИХАЙЛ ЧАНДЛЪР, Бенсън Хендерсън, СТРАНИЦА НА МАЙКЪЛ „ВЕНОМ“ И ФЕРНАНДО ГОНЗАЛЕС

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Санта Моника, CALIF (Ноември 15, 2016) - Преди вратата на клетката да се затвори тази събота в SAP център в Сан Хосе, основните и съпътстващи бойци от "Bellator 165: Chandler срещу. Henderson "участва в медийна конференция. Ако не бяхте на линия, можете да го слушате тук, или прочетете няколко от цитатите по-долу.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler срещу. Henderson " включва настоящ шампион Michael Chandler (15-3) срещу Benson Henderson (24-6) в ролята на тавана, докато едно от основните събития ще има непобедим британски феномен Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) и собствената на Калифорния Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13) херцог го в трилър в средна категория. Собствената зона на залива Кери Мелендес прави своя професионален дебют в MMA, като прави Кевин Фъргюсън-младши. по -известен като Kimbo Slice Jr.

 

Събитието се излъчва НА ЖИВО и БЕЗПЛАТНО в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT на Spike и завършва три поредни седмици на шампионски битки в мрежата, собственост на Viacom. Билетите за събитието остават в продажба и могат да бъдат закупени на Bellator.com, както и SAP Center Box Office и Ticketmaster.

 

Q: За Бенсън ... Има ли някаква допълнителна мотивация да се докажете в тази битка след начина, по който приключи последната битка?

Benson Henderson: Бих казал, че няма много допълнителна мотивация в тази битка. Аз съм доста силно мотивиран човек. Искам да спечеля всичките си битки. Не се нуждая от допълнителни стимули. Искам да имам вдигната ръка във всяка една битка.

Q: Това е вашата втора битка за титлата в Bellator. Има ли нещо, което научихте от първата обиколка, която въвеждате в тази битка?

Benson Henderson: Не знам дали има нещо, което научих от последната битка за титлата, просто да се чувствам по -удобно в клетката на Bellator и да свикна с разходката и да намеря моя ритъм.

Q: Сега се борите за титлата. Мислите ли за себе си като за лек? Тук ли възнамерявате да отседнете или е възможно друго пътуване до средна категория в бъдеще?

Benson Henderson: Не бих казал, че смятам себе си за лек непременно. За мен, е 155 паунда. или 170 паунда., където и да са по -интересните и забавни мачове. Но, Първо най-важното, Трябва да се грижа за бизнеса в събота нощ.

Q: Споменахте забавни и интересни битки. Заглавието е нещо, за което мислите? Историята на седмицата е шампион в две дивизии в другата промоция. Това мечта ли си за себе си в кариерата си или просто искаш да останеш и да бъдеш най -доминиращият шампион в лека категория, който можеш да бъдеш?

Benson Henderson: Отивам да си взема този колан 155 паунда., но след това не бих казал, че коланите предлагат много допълнителни стимули. Очевидно коланите са страхотни и смисълът зад колана е, че си най -добрият на планетата и това означава много да кажеш, че си най -добрият в тази тежест, но не се боря непременно само за колана. Искаш колана, но в момента всичко, върху което се концентрирам, е четири дни от сега и човек на име Майкъл Чандлър.

Q: За Майкъл ... Мислили ли сте някога да опитате друг колан? Знам, че е в началото на титлата ти, но минало ли ви е това през ума? И, ако все пак сте отишли ​​за друг колан, ще бъде ли за полусредна категория или полупечка?

Michael Chandler: Не съм се замислял много за това. За мен, Просто търся най -големия бой, който мога да получа. Знам, че няма как да направя 145 паунда., откакто обикалям около 190 паунда., между битките. Така, Не се интересувам от загуба на мускулна маса, за която съм работил толкова усилено. Ако нещо, Бих скочил до 170 паунда., но в момента съм съсредоточен върху битката си тази събота вечер и съм развълнуван да изляза и да изпълня.

Q: Защо Хендерсън е важен противник за вашата кариера?

Michael Chandler: Всеки противник е важен. Всеки път, когато се бием, поставяме се, препитанието ни, нашите записи, и нашата репутация на линия. При мен така се случва, Имам възможност да се бия с човек, който е бил шампион и е направил някои страхотни неща в спорта. Но за щастие, това е подходящото време за мен и грешното време за него. Изключително съм развълнуван да отида там и да направя изявление с тази битка в събота нощ. Той определено е страхотен, желаещ противник, но съм развълнуван да отида там и да завърша.

Q: За MVP ... Очевидно, това беше фантастична година за вас в Bellator, особено вашето представяне в Лондон. Имате ли пръст върху пулса на поп културата в момента и има ли нещо, от което черпите вдъхновение, което искате да използвате в някакъв развлекателен фактор в бойната нощ?

MVP: Да, Винаги съм социално осведомен, но първо трябва да свърша работата и това е най -важното.

Q: В момента, битките в различни класове на тегло и битките в множество дивизии изглеждат ярост в момента и знам, че в миналото споменахте възможността да се понижите до 155 паунда., това ли е нещо, което все още ви интересува?

MVP: В момента, не. Точно сега, Фокусиран съм само върху битките в полусредна категория.

Q: Ако можете да запишете победа над Фернандо Гонсалес, колко още битки и колко още победи мислите, преди да сте в тази снимка на заглавието и да се борите за титлата?

MVP: Това всъщност не е основната ми грижа. Просто излизам там и се забавлявам и ще продължа да го правя, докато не се окажа в позицията, в която би трябвало да съм.

Q: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?

Michael Chandler: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. Едно време, he was the UFC champion and I was the Bellator champion. He was ranked number one and I was ranked number three in the world and it was always that “what if” matchup. What if these two guys could fight…and now we finally get to see. He’s continued to impress. He’s continued to win. Great careers and great legacies can’t be had without great opponents. I look at Benson Henderson as exactly that, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to step into that cage в събота night and lose this belt. I’ve trained my tail off, I’ve gone through some of the toughest hardships that anyone can go through in this sport…losing three fights in a row, coming back, and believing that no matter what, my next big breakthrough is right around the corner. I never once thought about quitting, where I think a lot of people in that situation would. Where I’ve been and where I am now, I’m confident and I’m excited to just go out there and put it all on the line against one of the best in the world and one of the biggest names in the sport. This is a great opportunity on Spike TV, на живо и безплатно.

Q: For Fernando…question regarding the video packages that Michael Page has produced and released this year, most recently during Halloween. Did you watch them and what was your reaction to the video packages?

Фернандо Гонзалес: I watched both of the videos and thought it was kind of funny, especially the last one. Bad choice of food products I guess. He’s basically eating balls and drinking milk, while cupping and savoring the taste. Така, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.

Q: With Michael (Страница) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?

Фернандо Гонзалес: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Той е труден, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.

Q: Michael do you have a response to that?

MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.

Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?

Benson Henderson: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. За мен, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Но, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler срещу. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) срещу. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Състезание в състезание в полутежка категория: Michael Page (11-0) срещу. Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13)

Лек тежка категория: Линтън Васел (16-5) срещу. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Лек двубой: Adam Piccolot (8-0) срещу. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Дебют) срещу. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Кевин Фъргюсън-младши. (Дебют) срещу. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Лек предварителен двубой: Carrington Banks (5-0) срещу. Джейк Робъртс (7-0)

Предварителен двубой в средна категория: Diego Herzog (3-2) срещу. Nick Pica (5-0)

Предварителна битка с тегло на теглото: Jeremiah Monaghan (9-5) срещу. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Джеймс Тери (17-9) срещу. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Предварителна битка с тегло на теглото: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) срещу. Стив Ramirez (5-1)

Лек предварителен двубой: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) срещу. Луис Варгас (Дебют)

Предварителен бой с леко тегло: Victor Jones (0-2) срещу. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Лек предварителен двубой: Hugo Lujan (0-1) срещу. Cesar Gonzalez (Дебют)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Дебют) срещу. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) срещу. Дуайт Грант (6-1)

Предварителен двубой за полутежка категория: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) срещу. Хаймелен Нивера (4-1)

Undefeated World Champion Danny Garcia Earns Victory in Hometown Via Seventh Round Stoppage of Samuel Vargas in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Saturday Night from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia

Victory Sets Up Welterweight World Championship Unification Bout Between Garcia and Keith Thurman on Март 4
Rising Star Jarrett Hurd Remains Unbeaten with Sixth-Round Stoppage of Former Title Challenger Jo Jo Dan
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Former World Champion Javier Fortuna Recovers from Knockdown to Beat Previously Undefeated Omar Douglas by Unanimous Decision
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Премиер боксови Champions – (Снимки, за да бъдат добавени скоро)
PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 13, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (33-0, 19 Нокаута)put on a show for fans in his hometown Saturday night as he dropped and stopped Colombia’s Samuel Vargas (25-3-1, 13 Нокаута)on his way to a seventh round TKO victory in the main event of Премиер боксови Champions на Шип from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
The dominant performance by Garcia officially setup a welterweight world championship unification showdown in March against Keith “One Time” Търман, who was in attendance as part of Spike’s broadcasting crew. The two welterweight world champions met in the middle of the ring after the conclusion of the bout and began to set the stage for their explosive showdown.
I just had to tell Keith that he’s next,” Саид Garcia. “I’m going to beat him down. There’s not much more to say. Keith is going to get what he asked for and now he’s going to face a big dog.
You have two big punchers meeting on Март 4,” Саид Търман. “I don’t see how the fight can go 12 кръга. I see myself as the best competition that Danny has ever faced.
Garcia was sharp offensively and defensively Събота нощ, making Vargas miss often and countering with powerful shots. He started slow but late in the second round, Garcia delivered an overhand right hand that sent Vargas tumbling to the canvas.
I felt a little rusty,” Саид Garcia. “But I started putting my punches together well and came out with the victory. The overhand right knocked him down. It was just a well-timed shot.
I got beat up in there,” Саид Vargas. “It takes a lot of courage to come to North Philadelphia and fight the champ. It just wasn’t my night.
Vargas continued to come forward and work, but Garcia was entirely in control, making Vargas swing at air while delivering shots of his own that kept him in command. In the seventh round, Garcia began to unload with a series of big shots that hurt Vargas on the ropes. This eventually prompted referee Gary Rosato to stop the fight 2:17 в кръглата.
It was great to give back to my fans in Philadelphia,” Саид Garcia. “It was a long time coming. I’m just happy I was able to give Philly a great night. I’m a Philly champion and it was great to see guys like Allen Iverson and Meek Mill out here supporting. Most importantly it felt great to give back to those in need in my city.
Danny is a great fighter and a great person for his city,” Саид Vargas.
With the Март 4 unification fight now set, boxing fans can look forward to seeing two of the best fighters in the sport put their undefeated records and world titles on the line.
Danny can talk whatever he wants and Angel Garcia can say whatever he wants,” Саид Търман. “They can talk smack all day. Danny is real flat-footed. I believe I’ll be able to be on the outside, see the wide punches and counter punch. They said he wanted the tune-up, now he’s ready to see me.
“На Март 4, fans can expect what they always get from me,” Саид Garcia. “It’s going to be fireworks. I’m a Philly champion. I have the heart of a champion and I’m coming to win and unify titles.
The co-main event of the evening saw undefeated rising star Джарет Хърд (19-0, 13 Нокаута) stop former title challenger Jo Jo Dan (35-4, 18 Нокаута)in the sixth-round of their super welterweight battle.
The smaller Dan sought to smother Hurd from the beginning and negate the previously unbeaten fighter’s advantage in reach and height. Hurd was unable to get full power behind his punches, while Dan tried to hit Hurd with short punches, mainly to the body.
We knew he was a crafty southpaw,” Саид Хърд. “We wanted to take our time because we didn’t know how he would come out. We felt him out at first.
The weight was a big difference,” said Dan. “I took the fight on short notice and I’m a 147-pound fighter. He was too strong for me тази вечер.”
Things began to open up for Hurd in round two as he began to tee off on the head of Dan, including a thudding left that caused Dan’s nose to bleed. Hurd continued to pummel Dan, mixing in looping shots to the body with his devastating array of hooks and uppercuts.
My defense was a little off because being prepared for a right hander,” Саид Хърд. “We fixed that in the last round and got the stoppage.
The damage continued into the sixth round as Dan kept coming forward but was consistently met with hard shots from Hurd. The fight was finally called at 1:08 into the sixth round, on the advice of Dan’s corner.
He was wobbly and shaky,” Саид Хърд. “I probably would have taken him out in the next round. There are a lot of great fighters in this division and whoever I can get in there with next, I’ll be ready for.
“Той е корав човек,” said Dan. “I gave him some tough shots and I took some good shots. At the end of the day this is boxing. I couldn’t do enough to get the win.
The opening bout of the telecast saw former world champion Javier Fortuna (31-1-1, 22 Нокаута) survive an early knockdown to come back and earn a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Omar Douglas (17-1, 12 Нокаута) in their 10-round lightweight match.
Douglas got off to the better start, connecting with a straight left hand late in the first round that buckled the knees of Fortuna and sent him to the canvas.
He got me cold in the first round,” каза Fortuna. “I wasn’t surprised that he came out sharp. I worked very hard to come back.
The left hand was there for me so I took it,” said Douglas. “I knocked him down based on reflexes.
Fortuna recovered nicely however, and used his movement and combination punching to fluster the less experienced Douglas. Fighting primarily out of the southpaw stance, Fortuna used his jab and followed up with flurries that score consistently.
Every time that I was aggressive, I tried to follow it up with more punches,” каза Fortuna.
Douglas tried to be patient and counter, but too often it led to the fighters getting tangled up instead of inflicting damage.
He was grabbing me, but that’s the gamesaid Douglas. “That’s the game I signed up for.
The final round saw Fortuna come out strong in an attempt to close the show with emphasis.
I knew in the final round that I had to finish it well to make sure there were no questions,” каза Fortuna.
The former champion connected at will on Douglas for much of the round, staggering him near the ropes with successive hooks. Douglas stayed on his feet but was unable to mount enough offense as all three judges gave the final round to Fortuna. В края, the judges scored the bout 96-93 и два пъти 95-94 за Fortuna.
I feel like I won the fight. The decision was absurd. He held me the whole fight,” said Douglas.
I felt like I won just about every round after the first,” каза Fortuna. “I want a rematch with Jason Sosa next. That’s a very big fight for me.
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Дани Гарсия срещу. Samuel Vargas Press Conference Quotes & Снимки

Premier Boxing Champions on Spike this Събота, Ноември 12from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
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Премиер боксови Champions
(Снимки, за да бъдат добавени скоро)
PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 10, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and Colombia’s Samuel Vargas отиде лице в лице Четвъртък следобед, one day before they weigh-in for their Премиер боксови Champions на Шип main event showdown taking place Събота, Ноември 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Телевизионно покритие на Spike започва в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарет Хърд battling former title challenger Jo Jo Dan plus former world champion Javier Fortuna taking on unbeaten Omar Douglas.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, са с цени $200, $100, $75, $50 и $35 и са в продажба сега. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Garcia has teamed up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive and raise money throughout the promotion. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event’s webpage ТУК.
Here is what the participants from Четвъртък event at the Clarion Hotel had to say:
DANNY GARCIA
I’ve dedicated my life to the sport of boxing and I’m proud to be on a card like this. It’s amazing to be fighting in my city with my home base there to support me.
“Това е страхотна възможност за мен. Giving back is very important to me and my family. I have my whole family, including my daughter Philly here with me. It just adds to the excitement leading up to the fight.
“Тренировъчен лагер е невероятно. We had a really smooth camp. I’ve stayed disciplined and taken care of everything I have to do. I’ve been running and sparring and preparing for anything. I took no shortcuts.
I’m feeling good and I’m happy to bring my fans in Philadelphia a fight. I’m looking forward to bringing more fights back here to Philadelphia. This is a fighting city where it all started for a lot of great fighters.
I’m really excited about this undercard. I know the fans are going to really love it. I hope those fighters take full advantage of their opportunity to fight on a card like this.
I know people are excited about the Thurman fight. I understand that and I’m going to be pumped up for that one too. But I’m not looking past anybody. I’m fully focused on putting on a show at home and doing what I have to do to beat Vargas.
There’s not too much to say but I’m really excited to fight. I hope all the fans come out and see what they’ve been missing in Philly. Отивам за нокаут.”
SAMUEL VARGAS
I had four weeks of intense training in Miami. We were at the Fifth Street Gym and they made us feel at home. I got great sparring and I feel ready to fight.
This is a fight that I have to be 100 процента готов за. I have to mentally be prepared for battle. Then I just have to execute the plan.
Danny is a champion for a reason. He does everything well. We just have to find a way to win.
“Моят треньор, Billy Briscoe, has done an amazing job of working with me and keeping me motivated. It’s been a really good camp.
I’m looking for the upset that night. Everyone wants to see Danny fight Keith Thurman, but I’m looking to make myself known. I feel confident.
All I have to do is go up there and do my job. Не го пропускай, because it’s going to be a memorable one.
I have to dictate the pace of the fight if I want to win in Philadelphia. I have to win decisively. I have to be a smart fighter and I’ll be ready.
ДЖАРЕТ ХЪРД
I’m trying to let everyone know I’m here. I’m here for everyone in the 154-pound division and I’m here to stay. I’m not a guy who’s just going to work my way up but not win a title. My goal is to win a world title.
It feels really good to be on a Danny Garcia card. We’re both ‘Swiftso I’m glad fans will have a chance to see two really entertaining fighters on the same card.
The opponent switch didn’t leave us a lot of time to prepare for a southpaw, but we’re used to the style. Training camp was really great and I’m just excited to get in the ring.
I really want to thank my trainer, Ernesto Rodriguez, because he’s been with me since day one. We always talked about fighting on cards like this.
A fight of this magnitude it’s always a good thing. I’m happy to fight on a card of this magnitude. I hope that everyone enjoys the show в събота нощ.
All-year round we prepare for changes like this. Sometimes you get an opponent who is orthodox but he comes out southpaw. We’re always prepared for things like this.
JO JO DAN
I’m thankful to Hurd for accepting this challenge. I’m looking to make a great fight. I’m in great shape and I have no doubt this is going to be an exciting night.
Hurd is a great fighter. He has an undefeated record and he’s younger than me, but I’m not worried about it. He likes to fight and switch styles. So I know I will have to be ready for anything.
My training camp was very good. There are no injuries and I’m very thankful to be healthy. I’ve been in the gym a very long time.
I have a good strategy for this fight. I’m planning on getting in there and testing him out. I think I’m going to have a really good performance.
When I got the call about this fight I was already in really good shape. I expect it’s going to be an exciting fight for the fans.
My original weight is still 147-pounds, but this is a great opportunity and I jumped on it. I believe I’m ready to make a splash.
JAVIER FORTUNA
I promise you that this fight will not go 10 кръга. I’m telling everybody. I’m going to knockout Omar Douglas.
My team works so hard and we’re not going to stop until I’m a champion again. Douglas is the next guy I need to get rid of.
I’m very honored to be a part of a card of this magnitude, especially with one of the best fighters in the world in Danny Garcia.
I’m coming to fight Douglas on his turf and I’m going to give him a boxing lesson. I’m prepared and I’m ready to go on Ноември 12.
I’m confident in myself and confident in my team. We’ve prepared extremely well. My goal is to continue to get back to where I was. I want to be a champion once again.
ANGEL GARCIA, Баща на Дани & Треньор
“Дани е 100 процента подготвени. Camp went perfectly. He’s hitting hard. I just pray every day that he doesn’t kill anybody in the ring. These aren’t the ‘Looney Tunes.This is real right now. Vargas is in with the champ of the world.
We’re going to worry about Sam в събота. We’re going to get the job done. Because I know what Danny brings to the table.
I think Danny is the top welterweight in the world. Danny is going to be undefeated, still, след Ноември 12. Sam is going to come in and work. But it’s not going his way.
BILLY BRISCOE, Vargas’ Треньор
We went to camp and we prepared to the best of our abilities. Sam knew what he had to do and he took care of everything that he could.
There’s not too much to say. We understand that we’re fighting a great fighter like Danny. He’s a tremendous fighter and he has great trainer in Angel.
We’re going to be ready. Sam has put in the hours in the gym that are necessary. We’re looking for a good show and a big shock.
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WEIGH IN RESULTS FROM ‘BELLATOR 164: КОРЕШКОВ ВС. LIMA’ – GROUNDBREAKING EVENT FROM ISRAEL AIRS TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE AT 9 P.m. ET/8 P.M CT

 

TEL AVIV, ИЗРАЕЛ. (Ноември. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event "Bellator 164: Koreshkov срещу. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Израел. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE Петък, Ноември 11 при 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT.

 

The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion Андрей Koreshkov (19-1) срещу Douglas Lima (27-6). В допълнение, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad All (9-2) срещу Scott Клив (15-5) и Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) срещу Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) ще бъде включен и в основната карта, излъчвана по Spike. И накрая, Ukrainian sensation Лена Овчинникова (10-4) returns in a female flyweight contest with Karla Benitez (13-9-1).

 

Scott Coker on the groundbreaking Bellator event in Israel: “This event started about 18 months ago when we came over here to say hello to our international partners Annaney Communications and EGO TOTAL. We sat down with them and they said ‘Hey, there are a lot of great martial artists here. Why don’t we go meet with some of the gyms?’ So, we went to some of the gyms across Tel Aviv where they hosted a nice tryout. We had about 60-70 athletes participate and Royce (Gracie) would say ‘I think this guy could be good. I think this girl could be good. I think that these are some of the talented fighters that you could bring into Bellator.’ From there we started talking about the venues, and talking about the infrastructure of how we could pull of an event of this magnitude here in this city. We have put together an amazing team of people out here that have done a great job helping make this possible. I’ve been in the fight business for 31 години, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. Наистина съм, really excited to be here in Israel promoting our inaugural event, and we already have a date set for next year. We will be back, and we’d like to make this an annual stop for the company.

 

Main Card: (Free on SPIKE – 9 p.m. И/8:00 p.m. CT)

Welterweight World Title Fight: Андрей Koreshkov (169.8 паунда.) срещу. Douglas Lima (170 паунда.)

 

Съвместно събитие с леко тегло: Noad All (145.8 паунда.) срещу. Scott Клив (145.8 паунда.)

 

150 LB, catchweight Feature Bout: Георги Karakhanyan (149.5 паунда.) срещу. Kirill Medvedovsky (151 паунда.)

 

Flyweight Feature Bout: Лена Овчинникова (123.5 паунда.) срещу. Karla Benitez (124.5 паунда.)

 

Предварителен Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Хоакин Бъкли (170.5 паунда.) срещу. Джаки Гош (170.8 паунда.)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 паунда.) срещу. Kfir Eittan (205 паунда.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 паунда.) срещу. Moshe Rand (173 паунда.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 паунда.) срещу. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 паунда.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 паунда.) срещу. Alex Trofimov (170.3 паунда.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Алмог Шей (136 паунда.) срещу. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 паунда.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Олга Рубин (145.8 паунда.) срещу. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 паунда.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: След като донесете (134.8 паунда.) срещу. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 паунда.)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Александър Никулин (183.8 паунда.) срещу. Avi Baron (182.8 паунда.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 паунда.) срещу. Omri Barel (135 паунда.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 паунда.) срещу. Хаим Гозали (170 паунда.)

Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 паунда.) срещу. Itai Gayer (143 паунда.)

 

Danny Garcia Media Workout Quotes & Снимки

Undefeated World Champion Hosts Final Media Workout Before Battling Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Събота, Ноември 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 9, 2016) – Days before he enters the ring to fight in his hometown, undefeated world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia opened up his DSG Boxing Gym to media on Wednesday as he prepares to face Colombia’s Samuel Vargas в главното събитие на Премиер боксови Champions на Шип Събота, Ноември 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Coverage on Шип започва 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарет Хърд battling former title challenger Jo Jo Dan plus former world champion Javier Fortunataking on unbeaten Omar Douglas.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, са с цени $200, $100, $75, $50 и $35 и са в продажба сега. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Garcia has teamed up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive and raise money throughout the promotion. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event’s webpage ТУК.
Here is what Garcia and his father and trainer, Angel had to say Wednesday:
DANNY GARCIA
On Keith Thurman being ringside on the Spike announcing crew
He will just get an up close and personal look at what will happen to him in March. I hope he’s paying attention.
I am excited to give the Philly fans a great fight. This is an opportunity to give back and that is most important to me. I’ve been training really hard and I’m going to give 100 percent for my city.
I am just going in the ring and be myself. Seek and destroy. I am taking this one round at a time. I’m looking to be smart and break him down. When the opportunity comes, I’m taking it and putting on a show.
I am not looking past this fight. I have tunnel vision and have never looked past anyone. I know he is coming to win, but I am ready mentally and physically to get the job done.
This is going to be a great night. It’s an exciting card from top to bottom. Young local fighters getting a chance to show their skills is great for the sport and great for Philadelphia.
ANGEL GARCIA, Баща на Дани & Треньор
Thurman may be on the outside looking in в събота, but he’s going to see what he has in store for him in March.
Billy Briscoe (Vargas’ треньор) is another Philly guy like me and I know he’s going to try his best. But they’re fighting the champ and they know they have their hands full. He may think he knows our game plan but he really doesn’t.
I’m excited for Danny to be fighting at home. It’s a great opportunity to give back. I’m expecting Danny to look great in the ring and get the win.
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Danny Garcia Reveals Favorite Moments from Career, Toughest Opponents & | Повече ▼

Undefeated World Champion Battles Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Събота, Ноември 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 9, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia talked about some of his favorite moments and biggest influences from his long career in advance of his Премиер боксови Champions на Шип конфронтация тази събота against Colombia’s Samuel Vargas from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Coverage on Шип започва 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарет Хърд battling former title challenger Jo Jo Dan plus former world champion Javier Fortunataking on unbeaten Omar Douglas.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, са с цени $200, $100, $75, $50 и $35 и са в продажба сега. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Garcia is teaming up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive and raise money throughout the promotion. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event’s webpage ТУК.
Here is what Garcia had to say when looking back at some moments from his career so far:
Q: What do you consider to be the best performance of your career?
Дани Гарсия: The best performance of my career, Аз вярвам, was against Lucas Matthysse. I was the unified world champion, I was a 3-to-1 underdog, he was knocking everybody out. I don’t think one person in the world thought I’d win that fight, but I knew deep in my heart I was the better fighter.
Q: What’s your favorite punch in the ring?
DG: My favorite punch is actually my right hand, but for some reason the left hook knocks everybody out. So I don’t know, един. Whatever punch lands, I try to use all my punches and different weapons in different angles. I try to use each hand as the set-up punch for the next punch. So I don’t really have a favorite punch. A lot of people think it’s my left hook, I like the right hand better, but the left hook just knocks everybody out.
Q: Which opponent you fought hit you the hardest?
DG: The two strongest opponents I’ve fought with the best punching power were Kendall Holt and Lucas Matthysse. They kind of had the same kind of power. It was like a thumping shot, and when they hit you, you felt likeOoh, this man can punch.
Q: Who was the hardest opponent for you to hit in your career?
DG: The hardest opponent I had to hit was probably Lamont Peterson. He was moving a lot, he wasn’t trying to engage with me at all, was trying to use the ring a lot with lateral movement. He came with a good game plan.
Q: Who was the fastest opponent you’ve faced?
DG: Fastest fighter, hands down, Amir Khan. He is the fastest fighter I’ve ever fought.
Q: What was the best atmosphere you’ve ever fought in?
DG: Barclays Center is No. 1. I’d probably say the Zab Judah fight. We hold the gate (рекорд), the most fans to go to Barclays for a boxing event. It was like a concert.
Q: When was the maddest your dad ever got at you during a fight?
DG: My dad is always mad. He’s happy sometimes, but when it’s fight time, he’s always mad. That’s all I can say.
Q: Are there any fighters you watched growing up who you style yourself after? Or are there any fighters out there who maybe remind you of yourself?
DG: I take a lot from different fighters. (Felix) Trinidad, I loved his left hook. Prince Naseem Hamed, I loved how he wore the animal print, and then I did that. Roy Jones Jr., Бърнард Хопкинс, those are fighters I looked up to. (Жулио Сезар) Чавес, going to the body, that left hook to the body. I take a lot of things from other fightersarsenals and put it into my style. But I never try to be any other fighter. I try to be myself.
Q: When you meet him next March, where will Keith Thurman rank among the opponents you’ve faced in your career?
DG: Както казах, Бил съм се 10 current or former world champions in my career. He’s just another guy, another champ I need to dethrone. That’s basically it.
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Keith Thurman to Join Spike’s Announce Team for Danny Garcia vs. Samuel Vargas Main Event on Saturday, Ноември 12

PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 9, 2016) – Spike TV’s upcoming broadcast of the Премиер боксови Champions series on Събота, Ноември 12 при 9:00ч ET/PT will have some extra knockout power. Непобеждаван полусредна световен шампион Keith “One Time” Търман will be joining Spike’s critically-acclaimed boxing announce team for the main event featuring Danny “Swift” Garcia vs Samuel Vargas.
Thurman will be paying close attention to Garcia as the two are set to square in a highly-anticipated PBC bout next March.
I’m excited to be back calling the PBC fights this time on Spike and especially since it’s my next opponent Danny Garcia. Danny I’ve got my eyes on you. It’s going to be a great fight and Spike viewers will want to tune-in to hear what ‘One Timehas to say,” noted Thurman.
Emanating from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, Garcia, the prodigal son of the City of Brotherly Love, will put his undefeated record on the line in front of his hometown fans against the hard hitting Vargas from Colombia.
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WELTERWEIGHT GOLD ON THE LINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT ‘BELLATOR 164’ INSIDE MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ИЗРАЕЛ

 

TEL AVIV, ИЗРАЕЛ. (Ноември 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Андрей Koreshkov (19-1) срещу Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

С "Bellator 164: Koreshkov срещу. Lima” само след няколко дни, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Петъкnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing Страница в YouTube.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT

Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Сега, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Израел, този петък нощ!

 

Какво да гледате: Lima срещу. Koreshkov

Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov.

Champions: Андрей Koreshkov

Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme.

Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan

Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition.

5 Уикенд: Лена Овчинникова

Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut.

Event Info

A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Андрей Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). В допълнение, Noad All (9-2) ще предизвика Scott Клив (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) ще замени Джеймс Галахър to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) в битка с перфектна категория. Накрая, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Лена Овчинникова (10-4) срещу Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Хоакин Бъкли (6-0) и любим на родния град Джаки Гош (6-0). В допълнение, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov срещу. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Израел, and will air in America on SPIKE Петък, Ноември 11 при 9 p.m. И / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov срещу. Lima” Бойна карта

Среща за световна титла в полусредна категория: Андрей Koreshkov (19-1) срещу. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Перо в тежка категория: Noad All (9-2) срещу. Scott Клив (15-5)

Перо в тежка категория: Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) срещу. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Лена Овчинникова (10-4) срещу. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Предварителна карта, предадена от Bellator.com

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Хоакин Бъкли (6-0) срещу. Джаки Гош (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Дебют) срещу. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Дебют) срещу. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Дебют) срещу. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Дебют) срещу. Alex Trofimov (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Алмог Шей (Дебют) срещу. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Дебют)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Олга Рубин (Дебют) срещу. Laurita Cibirite (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: След като донесете (Дебют) срещу. Maor Kazalkopy (Дебют)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Александър Никулин (Дебют) срещу. Avi Baron (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Дебют) срещу. Omri Barel (Дебют)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Дебют) срещу. Хаим Гозали (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Дебют) срещу. Itai Gayer (Дебют)

Stacked Night of Local Talent Features Middleweight Kryone Davis Battling Once-Beaten Carlos Gabriel Ozan & Unbeaten Milton Santiago Facing Argentina’s Claudio Rosendo Tapia

Събота, Ноември 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (Ноември 8, 2016) – An exciting night highlighting the best rising talent in the Philadelphia-area comes to Temple University’s Liacouras Center on Събота, Ноември 12 and will feature middleweight prospect Kyrone Davis (10-1, 4 Нокаута) facing once-beaten Carlos Gabriel Ozan (12-1, 4 Нокаута) and unbeaten super lightweight Milton Santiago (15-0, 3 Нокаута) against Argentina’s Claudio Rosendo Tapia (28-16-4, 13 Нокаута) in a pair of eight-round showdowns.
The event is headlined by undefeated welterweight world champion and Philadelphia-native Danny “Swift” Garcia taking on Colombia’s Samuel Vargas. Обхват на Премиер боксови Champions на Шип започва 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарет Хърд battling former title challenger Jo Jo Dan plus former world champion Javier Fortuna taking on unbeaten Omar Douglas.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, са с цени $200, $100, $75, $50 и $35 и са в продажба сега. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Garcia is teaming up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive and raise money throughout the promotion. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event’s webpage ТУК.
Additional action will feature a pair of unbeaten Philadelphia prospects as Thomas Velasquez squares-off against Miami’s Raul Chirino in a four-round super featherweight affair while Кристиан Carto изправена Мексико Leonardo Reyes in four-rounds of bantamweight action.
Rounding out the night of fights is unbeaten super featherweight Titus Williams taking on once-beaten Philadelphia-native Antonio Dubose in a six-round showdown and unbeaten lightweight Джефри Торес поемането на Joseph Serrano in a four-round bout between Philadelphia prospects.
A two-time amateur National Champion fighting out of Wilmington, Delaware, Davis turned pro in 2014 след звездна любител кариера. The 21-year-old delivered wins in his first 10 starts before dropping a competitive contest to then unbeaten Junior Castillo in April. A two-time Pennsylvania Golden Gloves champion, Davis fights in Philadelphia for the first time as a pro when he takes on the 28-year-old Ozan from Mendoza, Аржентина.
Unbeaten and fighting out of Philadelphia, Santiago looks for his third victory of 2016 when he enters the ring on November 12. A Pro, тъй като 2014, the 20-year-old Santiago fights in his home city for the sixth time in his short career. Alvarez has won three eight-round bouts in a row and looks to be victorious again when he faces the experienced Tapia out of Mendoza, Аржентина.
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