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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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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Noviembre 22, 2016) – The second main card fight announced for "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen ” at The Forum on Enero 21, 2017 features the Bellator MMA debut of Los Angeleno Ralek gracie (3-0), who will meet HISAKI Kato (7-2) en un combate de peso medio.

 

The fight joins a card that already features a contest that many mixed martial arts fans thought they’d never see, cuándo Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) y Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) return to action. El evento será transmitido en vivo y gratis por SPIKE en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

 

Tickets for this massive event start at $36 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

 

A tan sólo 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 Joe Schilling 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 en 2015. Ahora, Kato sets his sights on Gracie, looking to nullify the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of his Jan. 21 enemigo.

 

Actualizado "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:

De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

De peso medio principal pelea de la cartelera: Ralek gracie (3-0) vs. HISAKI Kato (7-2)

'Bellator 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON’ OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CALL STREAM AND TRANSCRIBED QUOTES FROM MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Noviembre 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes este sábado en el Centro de SAP en San Jose, los luchadores del evento principal y co-principal de "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "participó en una conferencia de prensa. Si no estuvieras en la línea, puedes escucharlo en este lugar, o lea algunas de las citas a continuación.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " features current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) contra Benson Henderson (24-6) en el papel como cabeza de cartel, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) and California’s own Fernando González (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller. Bay Area’s own Keri Melendez makes her professional MMA debut, as does Kevin Ferguson Jr. better known as Kimbo Slice Jr.

 

The event airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

Q: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?

Benson Henderson: I would say that there’s not a whole lot of extra motivation this fight. I’m a pretty highly self-motivated individual. I want to win all of my fights. I don’t need any extra incentives. I want to have my hand raised in every single fight.

Q: This is your second title fight in Bellator. Is there anything you learned from the first go-around that you’re bringing into this fight?

Benson Henderson: I don’t know if there’s anything that I learned from the last title fight, just being more comfortable inside the Bellator cage and getting used to the walkout and finding my rhythm.

Q: You’re fighting for the title now. Do you think of yourself as a lightweight? Is this where you intend to stay or is another trip to welterweight a possibility in the future?

Benson Henderson: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. Para mí, que es 155 libra. o 170 libras., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. Pero, first things first, Tengo que cuidar de los negocios en sábado noche.

Q: You mentioned fun and interesting fights. Is the title something you think about as well? The story line of the week is a two-division champion in the other promotion. Is that a dream that you have for yourself in your career or do you just want to stay and be the most dominate lightweight champion that you can be?

Benson Henderson: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 libras., but after that I wouldn’t say that belts offer a whole lot of extra incentive. Obviously belts are great and the meaning behind the belt is that you are the best in the planet and that means a lot to say that you are the best at that weight class, but I don’t fight necessarily just for the belt. You do want the belt, but right now all I’m concentrating on is four days from now and a man named Michael Chandler.

Q: For Michael…Have you ever thought about trying for another belt? I know it’s early in your title reign, but has that ever crossed your mind? Y, if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?

Michael Chandler: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. Para mí, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 libras., since I walk around at about 190 libras., between fights. Así, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. Si algo, I would jump up to 170 libras., but right now I’m focused on my fight este sábado night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.

Q: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?

Michael Chandler: Every opponent is important. Every single time we fight, we’re putting ourselves, our livelihood, our records, and our reputation on the line. It just so happens for me, I get an opportunity to fight a guy who’s been a champion and has done some great things in the sport. But luckily, it’s the right time for me and the wrong time for him. I’m extremely excited to go out there and make a statement with this fight en sábado noche. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.

Q: For MVP…Obviously, it’s been a fantastic year for you in Bellator, especially your performance in London. Have you got your finger on the pulse of pop culture right now and is there something out there that you’re drawing inspiration from that you’re looking to utilize in some entertainment factor on fight night?

MVP: Sí, I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.

Q: At the moment, fighting at multiple weight classes and fighting in multiple divisions seems to be the rage right now and I know in the past you’ve mentioned the possibility of dropping down to 155 libras., is that something that you’re still interested in?

MVP: At the moment, no. Ahora mismo, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.

Q: If you can record a win over Fernando Gonzalez, how many more fights and how many more wins do you think before you are in that title picture and fighting for a title shot?

MVP: That’s not really my main concern. I just go out there and entertain and I’ll keep doing that until I end up in the position I’m supposed to be in.

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. En mis tiempos, 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 en sábado 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, en vivo y gratis.

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?

Fernando González: 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. Así, 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 (Página) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?

Fernando González: 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. Es duro, 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. Para mí, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Pero, 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 vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Evento principal del título mundial de peso ligero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Peso Welter Co-Evento Principal: Michael Página (11-0) vs. Fernando González (25-13)

Combate de características de peso semipesado: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Combate de funciones ligeras: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debut) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Debut) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jeremías Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. justin baesman (19-10-1)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramírez (5-1)

Ligera pelea preliminar: J. J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debut)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debut)

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

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Beca Dwight (6-1)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (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 Marzo 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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FILADELFIA (Noviembre 13, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Rápido” García (33-0, 19 KOs)put on a show for fans in his hometown Saturday night as he dropped and stopped Colombia’s Samuel Vargas (25-3-1, 13 KOs)on his way to a seventh round TKO victory in the main event of Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia.
The dominant performance by Garcia officially setup a welterweight world championship unification showdown in March against Keith “Una Vez” Thurman, 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,” dijo García. “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 Marzo 4,” Said Thurman. “I don’t see how the fight can go 12 rondas. I see myself as the best competition that Danny has ever faced.
Garcia was sharp offensively and defensively Sábado noche, 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,” dijo García. “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,” dijo Vargas. “It takes a lot of courage to come to North Philadelphia and fight the champ. Simplemente no era mi noche.”
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. En la séptima ronda, 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 en la ronda.
It was great to give back to my fans in Philadelphia,” dijo García. “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,” dijo Vargas.
With the Marzo 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,” Said Thurman. “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.
“En Marzo 4, fans can expect what they always get from me,” dijo García. “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 Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 KOs) stop former title challenger Jo Jo Dan (35-4, 18 KOs)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,” Said Hurd. “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 esta noche.”
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,” Said Hurd. “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,” Said Hurd. “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.
“Él es un tipo duro,” 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 KOs) survive an early knockdown to come back and earn a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Omar Douglas (17-1, 12 KOs) 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,” dijo 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,” dijo 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,” dijo 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 game” dijo 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,” dijo 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. Al final, the judges scored the bout 96-93 dos veces y 95-94 de Fortuna.
“Siento que gané la pelea. The decision was absurd. He held me the whole fight,” dijo Douglas.
I felt like I won just about every round after the first,” dijo Fortuna. “I want a rematch with Jason Sosa next. That’s a very big fight for me.
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Danny García vs. Samuel Vargas Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Premier Boxing Champions on Spike this Sábado, Noviembre 12Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia
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FILADELFIA (Noviembre 10, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Rápido” García and Colombia’s Samuel Vargas fue cara a cara Jueves tarde, one day before they weigh-in for their Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga main event showdown taking place Sábado, Noviembre 12 Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia.
Cobertura televisado por Spike comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. TC y características invicto estrella en ascenso Jarrett Hurd luchando contra el ex retador Jo Jo Dan además ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna teniendo al invicto Omar Douglas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DSG y Promociones del Rey, tienen un precio de $200, $100, $75, $50 y $35 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos LiacourasCenter.com/events visita o llamada 800-298-4200. Garcia has teamed up withFhilbundnche, la mayor organización de ayuda contra el hambre de la región, para organizar una campaña de comida regional y recaudar dinero a lo largo de la promoción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, visita el sitio web del evento AQUÍ.
Here is what the participants from Jueves de 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.
“Esta es una gran oportunidad para mí. 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.
“El campo de entrenamiento ha sido increíble. 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. Voy por el nocaut.”
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 por ciento listo para. 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.
“Mi entrenador, 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. No te lo pierdas, 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.
JARRETT HURD
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 en sábado noche.
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 rondas. 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 Noviembre 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.
ÁNGEL GARCÍA, Padre de Danny & Entrenador
“Danny es 100 ciento preparado. 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 en sábado. 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, después Noviembre 12. Sam is going to come in and work. But it’s not going his way.
BILLY BRISCOE, Vargas’ Entrenador
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.
“No hay mucho que decir. 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: Koreshkov VS. LIMA’ – GROUNDBREAKING EVENT FROM ISRAEL AIRS TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE AT 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M CT

 

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Noviembre. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE Viernes, Noviembre 11 en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut.

 

The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) contra Douglas Lima (27-6). Adicionalmente, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad TODO (9-2) contra Scott Cleve (15-5) y Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) contra Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) también aparecerá en la tarjeta principal televisada por Spike. Finalmente, Ukrainian sensation Lena Ovchynnikova (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 años, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. Estoy muy, 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.

 

Tarjeta principal: (Free on SPIKE – 9 p.m. Y/8:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Welterweight World Title Fight: Andrey Koreshkov (169.8 libras.) vs. Douglas Lima (170 libras.)

 

Peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Noad TODO (145.8 libras.) vs. Scott Cleve (145.8 libras.)

 

150 libras, catchweight Feature Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (149.5 libras.) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (151 libras.)

 

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (123.5 libras.) vs. Karla Benitez (124.5 libras.)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (170.5 libras.) vs. Jackie Gosh (170.8 libras.)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 libras.) vs. Kfir Eittan (205 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 libras.) vs. Moshe Rand (173 libras.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 libras.) vs. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 libras.) vs. Alex Trofimov (170.3 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (136 libras.) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 libras.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (145.8 libras.) vs. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Llevar una vez (134.8 libras.) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 libras.)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (183.8 libras.) vs. Avi Baron (182.8 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 libras.) vs. Omri Barel (135 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 libras.) vs. Haim Widodo (170 libras.)

Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 libras.) vs. Itai Gayer (143 libras.)

 

Danny Garcia Media Workout Quotes & Fotos

Undefeated World Champion Hosts Final Media Workout Before Battling Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Sábado, Noviembre 12 Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia
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FILADELFIA (Noviembre 9, 2016) – Days before he enters the ring to fight in his hometown, undefeated world champion Danny “Rápido” García opened up his DSG Boxing Gym to media on Wednesday as he prepares to face Colombia’s Samuel Vargas en el evento principal de Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga Sábado, Noviembre 12 Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia.
Coverage on Espiga comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. TC y características invicto estrella en ascenso Jarrett Hurd luchando contra el ex retador Jo Jo Dan además ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortunateniendo al invicto Omar Douglas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DSG y Promociones del Rey, tienen un precio de $200, $100, $75, $50 y $35 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos LiacourasCenter.com/events visita o llamada 800-298-4200. Garcia has teamed up withFhilbundnche, la mayor organización de ayuda contra el hambre de la región, para organizar una campaña de comida regional y recaudar dinero a lo largo de la promoción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, visita el sitio web del evento AQUÍ.
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.
ÁNGEL GARCÍA, Padre de Danny & Entrenador
Thurman may be on the outside looking in en sábado, but he’s going to see what he has in store for him in March.
Billy Briscoe (Vargas’ entrenador) 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 & Más

Undefeated World Champion Battles Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Sábado, Noviembre 12 Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia
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FILADELFIA (Noviembre 9, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Rápido” García talked about some of his favorite moments and biggest influences from his long career in advance of his Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga confrontación este sábado against Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia.
Coverage on Espiga comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. TC y características invicto estrella en ascenso Jarrett Hurd luchando contra el ex retador Jo Jo Dan además ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortunateniendo al invicto Omar Douglas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DSG y Promociones del Rey, tienen un precio de $200, $100, $75, $50 y $35 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos LiacourasCenter.com/events visita o llamada 800-298-4200. García se ha unido aFhilbundnche, la mayor organización de ayuda contra el hambre de la región, para organizar una campaña de comida regional y recaudar dinero a lo largo de la promoción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, visita el sitio web del evento AQUÍ.
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?
Danny García: The best performance of my career, Yo creo, 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, uno. 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, manos abajo, 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 (registro), 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., Bernard Hopkins, those are fighters I looked up to. (Julio Cesar) Chávez, yendo al cuerpo, 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: Como dije, I’ve fought 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, Noviembre 12

FILADELFIA (Noviembre 9, 2016) – Spike TV’s upcoming broadcast of the Liga de Campeones de Boxeo series on Sábado, Noviembre 12 en 9:00pm ET/PT will have some extra knockout power. Undefeated welterweight world champion Keith “Una Vez” Thurman will be joining Spike’s critically-acclaimed boxing announce team for the main event featuring Danny “Rápido” 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, Pensilvania, García, 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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ORO WELTERWEIGHT EN LA LÍNEA VIERNES EN LA NOCHE EN ‘BELLATOR 164’ DENTRO DE LA ARENA MENORA MIVTACHIM EN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

 

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Noviembre 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 Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) contra Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

Con "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, 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 Viernesnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT

Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Ahora, 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, Israel, este viernes noche!

 

What to Watch: Lima vs. 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.

Campeones: Andrey 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 Rondas: Lena Ovchynnikova

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 Andrey 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). Adicionalmente, Noad TODO (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) reemplazará James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Finalmente, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) contra Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Adicionalmente, 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 vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, and will air in America on SPIKE Viernes, Noviembre 11 en 9 p.m. Y / 8 p.m. Connecticut. Bellator se ha asociado con Ananey Communications, un conglomerado de televisión israelí que se jacta 14 canales, 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 vs. Lima” lucha tarjeta

Peso Welter título mundial de combate: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Noad TODO (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debut) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debut) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debut) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debut) vs. Alex Trofimov (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debut) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debut)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Debut) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Llevar una vez (Debut) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Debut)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Debut) vs. Avi Baron (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debut) vs. Omri Barel (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debut) vs. Haim Widodo (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debut) vs. Itai Gayer (Debut)

Noche apilada de Talento local Actividades de peso medio Kryone Davis Battling una vez derrotado Carlos Gabriel Ozan & Invicta Milton Santiago Frente de Argentina Claudio Rosendo Tapia

Sábado, Noviembre 12 Centro de Liacouras de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia
Más! Prospectos invictos Thomas Velasquez, Jeffrey Torres & Más
FILADELFIA (Noviembre 8, 2016) – Una noche emocionante destacando el talento mejor el aumento en el área de Filadelfia trata de Liacouras Center de la Universidad de Temple en Sábado, Noviembre 12 y contará con prospecto de peso mediano Kyrone Davis (10-1, 4 KOs) paramento una vez derrotado Carlos Gabriel Ozan (12-1, 4 KOs) y el invicto peso súper ligero Milton Santiago (15-0, 3 KOs) contra la Argentina de Claudio Rosendo Tapia (28-16-4, 13 KOs) en un par de enfrentamientos de ocho redondos.
El evento está encabezado por el campeón mundial de peso welter invicto y Filadelfia nativo Danny “Rápido” García teniendo en Colombia de Samuel Vargas. Cobertura de Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. TC y características invicto estrella en ascenso Jarrett Hurd luchando contra el ex retador Jo Jo Dan además ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna teniendo al invicto Omar Douglas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DSG y Promociones del Rey, tienen un precio de $200, $100, $75, $50 y $35 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos LiacourasCenter.com/events visita o llamada 800-298-4200. García se ha unido aFhilbundnche, la mayor organización de ayuda contra el hambre de la región, para organizar una campaña de comida regional y recaudar dinero a lo largo de la promoción. Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar, visita el sitio web del evento AQUÍ.
acción adicional contará con un par de perspectivas Philadelphia invictos como Tomás Velásquez cuadrados-off contra Miami Raul Chirino en una de cuatro asaltos súper pluma asunto mientras cristiano Carto se enfrenta a México de Leonardo Reyes en cuatro rondas de acción de peso gallo.
Completando la noche de peleas invicto súper pluma Tito Williams asumiendo una vez derrotado Filadelfia nativo Antonio Dubose en un enfrentamiento de seis asaltos y el invicto peso ligero Jeffrey Torres teniendo en José Serrano en una pelea a cuatro asaltos entre las perspectivas de Filadelfia.
El dos veces campeón de lucha aficionado Nacional de Wilmington, Delaware, Davis se convirtió en profesional en 2014 después de una carrera amateur estelar. Los 21 años de edad, entregó victorias en su primera 10 comienza antes de caer en un concurso competitivo para entonces invicta Junior Castillo en abril. El dos veces campeón de los Guantes de Oro de Pennsylvania, Davis combate en Filadelfia por primera vez como profesional cuando se enfrente a los 28 años de edad, Ozan desde Mendoza, Argentina.
Invicta y luchando fuera de Filadelfia, Santiago busca su tercera victoria de 2016 cuando entra en el anillo de noviembre 12. Un profesional desde 2014, los 20 años de edad, Santiago pelea en su ciudad natal por sexta vez en su corta carrera. Alvarez ha ganado tres combates de ocho asaltos en una fila y que parece ser victorioso de nuevo cuando se enfrente al experimentado Tapia de Mendoza, Argentina.
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