קאַטעגאָריע אַרטשיוועס: ספּייק טעלעוויזיע

ALEXANDER ‘STORM’ SHLEMENKO IS BACK IN BUSINESS AFTER TKO VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 162’ IN MEMPHIS

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Alexander Shlemenko returns with a patented livershot TKO over Kendall Grove

 

Memphis (אקטאבער. 21, 2016) – The most decorated middleweight in Bellator history, אלכסנדר שלעמענקאָ (54-9, 1נק) returned to the cageהייַנט בייַ נאַכט in a big way against קענדאַלל גראָווע (23-16). The first round saw aggressive back and forth action with each fighter getting rocked. Shlemenko successfully utilized powerful spinning backfists and heelkicks to close the distance on the 6’6 Hawaiian. “The Storm” stalked Grove throughout the cage before ultimately connecting with a nasty combo that saw a left hand to the liver, followed by a right hand to the chin, sending his towering opponent to the mat. Shlemenko followed up with a barrage of strikes to “Da Spyda” before “Big John” McCarthy waved the fight off at 1:43 פון די רגע ראַם.

 

 

Lashley sinks in a rear-naked choke to end Appelt’s night in round two

 

באַבי לאַשלי (15-2) continued to live up to his nickname of “The Dominator” as he tossed his opponent, Josh Appelt (12-6) to the mat at will. Throughout the first round, Lashley jockeyed for position as he rained down punches while trying to lock in a submission in front of his friend from his days as a WWE Superstar, Jerry “The King” Lawler, who watched from his cage side seat. Appelt landed a couple strikes to start the second frame before being slammed to the mat and ultimately submitted with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 1:43 of Round 2.

 

 

 

Yamauchi finishes Couture with armbar submission just one minute into bout

The 23-year-old submission specialist יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (20-3) דיפיטיד ריאַן קאָוטורע (10-5) via arm bar submission just 1:01 אין דער עפענונג קייַלעכיק. Making his lightweight debut, Yamauchi becomes the first opponent to submit Couture over his 15-fight career. The win gives the Brazilian-Japanese prospect 20 total over his career, including five since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. The slick arm bar marks the 16טה submission victory for Yamauchi, 13 of which have come in the first frame.

 

 

Kato scores TKO victory over Matthews

 

The first televised fight of the evening featured two highly gifted strikers in אַ.דזש. Matthews (8-6), a muay-Thai practitioner and היסאַקי קאַטאָ(7-2), who holds a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. Both fighters exchanged great combinations throughout the entirety of the first round, with Matthews even wobbling Kato halfway through the frame. but was unable to capitalize, allowing Kato to regain his composure. A break in the action because of an accidental eye poke to Matthews allowed Kato to completely recover, and when the fight continued, Kato utilized his right kick to the body-left hand to the dome combination to send Matthews to the canvas, pouncing with a flurry of punches forcing the referee to call a stop to the action at 4:58 פון די ערשטער ראַם.

 

 

Complete Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

 

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: סטיוו גאַרסיאַ (7-1) דעף. Ronnie Lawrence (1-1) via UD

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: ריקי ראַיניי (12-4) דעף. גילבערט סמיט (12-6) via UD

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: דזשוליאַ באַד (9-2) דעף. אַרלין בלענקאָווע (7-6) via MD

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: ווירגיל זוויקקער (15-5-1) דעף. דן טשאַרלעס (10-4-1) via TKO at 4:31of Round 2

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: טשייס גאָרמליי (14-5, 1 נק) דעף. Bobby Brents (17-6) via SD

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Wade Johnson (11-1) דעף. Tyler Hill (6-1) via SUB (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ 3:35 of Round 3

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: James Wallace (2-0) דעף. Jonathan Burdine (4-5) via SUB (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ 3:33 of Round 2

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Eryk Anders (5-0) דעף. Brian White (5-5) via TKO at 0:23 of Round 1

קאַטטשוועיגהט (160 lb.) Preliminary Bout: Jaleel Willis (7-0) ווס. Omar Johnson (4-1) via UD

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grady Hurley (10-1) דעף. Chad Cook (10-11) בייַ 2:29 of Round1

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Wessell (15-8) ווס. Frank Tate (4-2) via UD

SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER FEATURES FLYWEIGHT BOUT PITTING UNDEFEATED ILIMA MACFARLANE AGAINST EMILY DUCOTE AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

CHIDI NJOKUANI-ANDRE FIALHO ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 167’ ON דעצעמבער 3

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (אָקטאָבער 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) קעגן Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (15-4, 1 נק) קעגן Andre Fialho (7-0) האָבן שוין צוגעלייגט צו די הויפּט קאָרט פון "בעללאַטאָר 167: קורראַן ווס. טעיקסעיראַ," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & רעסאָרט אין טהאַקקערוויללע, קעשורע., אויף שבת, דעצעמבער 3.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167”will feature a featherweight main event between פּאַט קורראַן (22-7) און יוחנן טעיקסעיראַ (19-1-2), ווייַלע “Bellator 166” is headlined by a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo דאַנטאַס (18-4) קעגן דזשאָו וואָראַן (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect אַ.דזש. מאַקי (5-0) קעגן עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (13-3).

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"בעללאַטאָר 167: קורראַן ווס. Teixeira” airs live and free אויף שבת on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. CT., ווייַלע "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com און די בעללאַטאָר מאָביל אַפּ. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Possibly no name is growing faster in the MMA community than Ilima-Lei MacFarlane’s, as the 26-year-old flyweight has rapidly climbed the ranks with four consecutive victories and three finishes. The undefeated submission specialist has emerged victorious in her first three bouts under the Scott Coker-led promotion, and finishing both Amber Tackett and Rebecca Ruth דורך סאַבמישאַן. Hailing from Honolulu, האַוואַיי, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, which came just 10 seconds into her first professional bout and spread virally around the internet. MacFarlane will now direct her attention to another one of Bellator MMA’s top young female competitors, Emily Ducote.

The 23-year-old Ducote will look to add to an already impressive 2016 קאַמפּיין, having earned victories in each of her four fights this year. Ducote’s most recent pair of wins have come under the Bellator MMA umbrella, recording back-to-back second round submission finishes over Brazilian flyweights Bruna Vargas און Kenya Miranda. Ducote will now look to add to her current four-fight winning streak, as she prepares for what is undoubtedly the toughest opponent of her young career. A native of Oklahoma City, “Gordinha” returns home to fight in her back yard, where she anticipates a sold out WinStar World Casino & Resort chock full of close friends and family.

Njokuani made his presence felt early in his career, recording finishes in each of his first seven career victories, including six knockouts and six first round finishes. “Chidi Bang Bang” continued to see success with his knockout power, ווי 10 פון זיין 15 career wins came by way of knockout or submission. You’d be hard pressed to find a more consistent fighter than Njokuani right now, the 27-year-old Las Vegas native enters the cage in search of his seventh consecutive victory and 11 פון זיין לעצטע 12, dating back to 2012. Njokuani has won both of his first two bouts under the direction of Bellator MMA since joining the promotion in 2015, with key victories over the likes of ריקי ראַיניי and Thiago Jambo Goncalves. He hopes to add to that list when he joins his opponent Andre Fialho on דעצעמבער 3.

With an unblemished mark of 7-0, Fialho joins his opponent Njokuani as one of the most feared knockout artists in the game. The 22-year-old welterweight has finished each of his seven opponents and tacked on six knockouts. Possibly even more impressive is the manner in which the young Portuguese prospect has defeated his opponents, with six of the seven victories coming in the first round and three in the first minute of action. Since joining the Bellator MMA fray earlier this year, Fialho has recorded first round knockout wins over Manuel Meraz and Rick Reger, proving early in his career that he belongs with the top dogs. We can be sure to see some fireworks fly when Fialho enters the cage inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville this December.

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 167: קורראַן ווס. Teixeira” Main Card:

Featherweight Main Event: פּאַט קורראַן (22-7) ווס. יוחנן טעיקסעיראַ (19-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) ווס. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (15-4, 1 נק) ווס. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Get to Know Jarrett Hurd

Undefeated Rising Star Takes on Once Beaten Super Welterweight Contender Jorge Cota Saturday, נאָוועמבער 12 in Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Temple University’s Liacouras Center
פילאדעלפיע (אָקטאָבער 19, 2016) – In the last year, undefeated 154-pound contender “ביסטרע” דזשאַררעטט כערד has rocketed to the top of the stacked super welterweight division, putting himself squarely in the hunt for a world title. שבת, נאָוועמבער 12, Hurd continues his championship march as he takes on once-beaten דזשאָרגע קאָטאַ אין פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס אויף נאָגל action from Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
טעלאַווייזד קאַווערידזש הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. CT and is headlined by Philadelphia’s own undefeated world champion דאַני “ביסטרע” גאַרסיאַ, who takes on Colombia’s שמואל Vargas אין אַ 10-קייַלעכיק באַוט. Garcia is teaming up with Philabundance, 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 דאָ.
Hurd enters this fight coming off of two impressive victories over previously unbeaten fighters. אין נאוועמבער 2015 he dominated Frank Galarza and stalked him around the ring before ending his night in the sixth round. Hurd followed that up in June of this year, when he stopped Carlos Molina in the final round on CBS as the co-main event of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter showdown. Hurd’s blinding right uppercut in the first round sent Molina to the canvas and the הויכפּונקט earned him a spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays.
Get to know more about the rising star as he talks about his introduction to the sport and some of his personal favorites:
(On his team): I have the best team in the world. Ernesto Rodriguez is my head trainer and we do our work in Temple Hills, מאַרילאַנד. Ernesto is great because he trains me for the style that fits my skills best.
There is no ego in my team. We’re all working toward the same goal and everyone plays their role perfectly. With each fight we’re getting closer to reaching the ultimate goalbecoming a world champion.
(On his start in boxing): My father first put me in the ring to learn how to defend myself. I was 15-years-old and didn’t really know how to fight. I took to it quickly though and it was obviously one of the best things that ever happened to me.
(On his nickname): I got my nickname from the gym. I looked calm and collective in the gym and people noticed. They said I looked swift in there. Now it’s “ביסטרע” און “ביסטרע” on the same card and it’s going to be electric.
(On his boxing idols): I tried to emulate a lot of defensive fighters. רוי דזשאָנעס דזשוניער. and Floyd Mayweather are my favorite fighters of all time. I liked James Toney because of his shoulder roll and the Philly shell style.
(Favorite sport/team): I watch football. I only the watch the Washington Redkins though. I’ve always been a huge fan.
(Favorite television show): Power on Starz
(Favorite movie): Deadpool
(Favorite junk food): Pizza
(Favorite health food): Kale
(Celebrity crush): Keri Hilson and Nia Long
(Perfect Vacation): Definitely a cruise to Puerto Rico. I’ve never been there but I want to experience it.
(On his homemade All Access videos): I just love to be out there and giving fans a chance to feel connected to me. My childhood friend, Christopher Walton, picked up a camera and just started recording me in the ring and outside of the ring one day. He started getting some better equipment so we decided to do these videos to help promote me. The fans are important to me and I want them to feel like they’re a part of my journey.
פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע וויזיט
www.premierboxingchampions.com און www.spike.com/shows/פּרעמיער-באָקסינג-טשאַמפּיאָנס. גיי אויף טוויטטערפּרעמיערבאָקסינג, דאַנניסוויפט, ספּיקעטוו, @SpikeSports @KingsBoxing_ and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/פּרעמיערבאָקסינגטשאַמפּיאָנס. Follow the conversation using #fight4philly. פּבק אויף ספּייק איז באצאלטע דורך קאָראָנאַ עקסטרע, פינעסט באר.
טיקקעץ פֿאַר די לעבן געשעעניש, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, זענען פּרייסט בייַ $200, $100, $75, $50 און $35 און ביסט אויף פאַרקויף איצט. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Ten dollars from every ticket sold will go to Philabundance, feeding 20 people in need per ticket.

KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19

 

UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. הענדערסאָן " אין די זאַפט צענטער אין סאַן דזשאָסע, קאַליף. אויף נאוועמבער. 19.

 

דערצו, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) קעגן Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

 

The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring מיכאל טשאַנדלער (15-3) קעגן בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-6). דערצו, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker מיכאל "ווענאָם" Page (11-0) and California’s own פערנאַנדאָ גאָנזאַלעז (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting אד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט (8-0) קעגן בראַנדאָן גירטז (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) קעגן פראַנסיס קאַרמאָנט (14-4) were added earlier this week.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. הענדערסאָן " will take place on נאָוועמבער 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם עט/ 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "בעללאַטאָר: דיינאַמייט 1, " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, ווו זי איצט האלט אַ 4-1 קיקקבאָקסינג רעקאָרד. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. הענדערסאָן " אין די זאַפט צענטער אין סאַן דזשאָסע, קאַליף. אויף נאוועמבער. 19.

Fighting out of Visalia, קאַליף., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.

 

Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, טעקסאַס, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.

 

“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. אָבער, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "בעללאַטאָר 160: הענדערסאָן ווס. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, קאַליף.

 

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: מיכאל טשאַנדלער (15-3) ווס. בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: מיכאל Page (11-0) ווס. פערנאַנדאָ גאָנזאַלעז (25-13)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: לינטאָן וואַססעלל (16-5) ווס. פראַנסיס קאַרמאָנט (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: אד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט (8-0) ווס. בראַנדאָן גירטז (14-4)

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

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Carrington Banks (5-0) ווס. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) ווס. ניק פּיקאַ (5-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: גאַבע קאַרראַסקאָ (7-0) ווס. Rolando Velasco (10-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: יעקב טערי (17-9) ווס. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: דזשאָסע פּערעז (2-1) ווס. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) ווס. Luis Vargas (דעבוט)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (0-1) ווס. Cesar Gonzalez (דעבוט)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (דעבוט) ווס. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) ווס. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) ווס. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

 

‘THE BAD BOY’ MEETS ‘THE BAD GUY’ ON JANUARY 21 AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES

 

TITO ORTIZ & CHAEL SONNEN TO MAIN EVENT ‘BELLATOR 170’ LIVE & Free On נאָגל

KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE TAKING PLACE נאוועמבער. 3 AT MOHEGAN SUN PRIOR TO BELLATOR 163

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 19, 2016) – It’s a fight that many mixed martial arts fans thought they’d never see, אָבער אויף יאַנואַר 21, 2017, both טיטאָ אָרטיז (18-12-1) און טשאַעל סאָננען (28-14-1) will return to action inside the beautifully renovated Forum in Inglewood, קאַליף., צו קאָפּ "בעללאַטאָר 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen.” In college, the two met on the wrestling mat, in a matchup that Sonnen won by pinning Ortiz on his birthday. איצט, Ortiz will have the opportunity to avenge that loss when the compete in the Bellator MMA cage on SPIKE.

Ticket information will be made available shortly. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

 

Since shocking the world with his surprise signing with Bellator MMA last month, Sonnen has made it clear he wants to fight anyone and everyone – regardless of weight class, or anything else that could stand in his way. Sitting atop that list, is a name that has sat atop the sport of MMA practically since its inception, טיטאָ אָרטיז.

 

Not one to shy away from any sort of challenge, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” wasted zero time welcoming “The American Gangster” to the fray as only he can, דורך responding to Sonnen’s call-out with open arms on his social media account.

 

Sonnen spent a vast majority of his 43-fight career with the UFC, a run where he competed against names the likes of Jon Jones, אַנדערסאָן סילוואַ (2רענטגענ), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. In addition to his exploits inside the cage, the West Linn, שעה., native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing major broadcasting work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. איצט, after a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen looks to add to his impressive resume by defeating Ortiz.

 

Known to the masses as “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” or “The People’s Champion” טיטאָ אָרטיז is a fan-favorite all over the world. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has always been one of the toughest competitors in the cage, utilizing his wrestling background; Ortiz is a grinder who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, אָרטיז האט טיף ריוואַלריעס אין די שטייַג מיט גייז ווי קען Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, וואַנדערלעי סילוואַ, and Randy Couture. רובֿ לעצטנס, Ortiz challenged current Bellator MMA 205-pound champion ליאַם מקגעאַרי בייַ "בעללאַטאָר: דיינאַמייט 1. "

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: טיטאָ אָרטיז (18-12-1) ווס. טשאַעל סאָננען (28-14-1)

 

“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between Kevin Ross (31-9) און Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) קעגן Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) מיט Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” קאָרט. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on דעצעמבער. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) און מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק). A light heavyweight fight pitting אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) קעגן דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק) will also be featured on the "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” הויפּט קאָרט.

 

Exact broadcast details for "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” און"בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.

 

די "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) און קאָנקורענט Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) קעגן Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

בייַ 36 יאר אַלט, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, פּען., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, און מער. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, קאַליף., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: טאָרינאָ " אין אפריל.

 

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 פון זיין 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on מעלווין מאַנהאָעף. איצט, די 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

 

Fighting out of Meaux, פֿראַנקרייַך, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 קאַנטעס, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. מיט 96 career wins under his belt, אַרייַנגערעכנט 50 קנאָקקאָוץ, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) ווס. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) ווס. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) ווס. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) ווס. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) ווס. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE CONTENDER DANIEL WEICHEL TAKES ON PAUL REDMOND AT ‘BELLATOR 169: KING MO VS. ISHII’

 

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סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 14, 2016) – Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challengerדניאל וועיטשעל (37-9) take on Dublin’s own Paul Redmond (11-6) בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on דעצעמבער. 16.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 נק) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist סאַטאָשי ישיי (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale הייַנט בייַBellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also get to experience a complete fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, באַממאַ. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy(13-1, 1 נק) קעגן Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) קעגן מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן(18-4).

A winner in nine of his last 10 ענדס, dating back to 2012, Weichel seems to be hitting his stride under the direction of Bellator MMA. “The Weasel” will enter the cage for the 47th time as a professional, a 14-year career that has seen him emerge victorious 37 צייטן, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 פון זיין 37 victims over his career, אַרייַנגערעכנט 21 דורך וועג פון סאַבמישאַן, making him one of the most feared featherweights on the ground. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, the German submission specialist has collected wins in six of his seven bouts, including consecutive victories over the likes of געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן און רובֿ לעצטנס עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at "בעללאַטאָר 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo,"as he prepares to take on Ireland’s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on דעצעמבער. 16.

 

After beginning his professional career as a lightweight, Redmond made the transition to the featherweight division in 2015 and will immediately face a stiff test against one of Bellator MMA’s best in Weichel. The 29-year-old Dublin, Ireland native will be making his Bellator MMA debut after spending his 2015 campaign competing for the UFC. Redmond has recorded 11 קאַריערע וויקטאָריעס, including nine finishes including five knockouts. “Redser” will look to build off of his most recent victory at “BAMMA 26,”a unanimous decision win over Chris Stringer. With each of Redmond’s nine finishes coming in the second round, we can be sure to see the hometown favorite attempt to wear down Weichel and add to his impressive total.

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: מוכאַמעד "מלך מאָ" לאַוואַל (19-5, 1 נק) ווס. סאַטאָשי ישיי (14-6-1)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) ווס. טבאַ

Featherweight Main Card Bout: דניאל וועיטשעל (37-9) ווס. Paul Redmond (11-6)

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 נק) ווס. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) ווס. מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן (18-4)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) ווס. Sean Tobin (4-2)

דאַני גאַרסיאַ ווס. Samuel Vargas Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Press Conference Quotes & פאָטאָס

PBC on Spike Tripleheader שבת, נאָוועמבער 12 פון
Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
דריקט דאָ for Photos from Darryl Cobb/King’s Promotions/
פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס

פילאדעלפיע (אָקטאָבער 13, 2016) – Undefeated world champion דאַני “ביסטרע” גאַרסיאַ hosted a Philadelphia press conference דאָנערשטיק as he announced his hometown bout against Colombia’s שמואל Vargas שבת, נאָוועמבער 12 אין די הויפּט געשעעניש פון פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס אויף נאָגל from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Also in attendance and participating on the televised undercard are דזשאַררעטט כערד, who takes on once-beaten contender דזשאָרגע קאָטאַ, און ונדעפעאַטעד ויסקוק אָמאַר דאָוגלאַס, who battles former world champion Javier פאָרטונאַ, with televised coverage starting at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט.
טיקקעץ פֿאַר די לעבן געשעעניש, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, זענען פּרייסט בייַ $200, $100, $75, $50 און $35 און ביסט אויף פאַרקויף איצט. צו קויפן טיקיץ, visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200.
Garcia also announced his partnership with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a food drive, collecting the most-needed items, such as tuna and vegetables for people in the Philadelphia area. Fans are being encouraged to drop off canned goods at the Liacouras Center (1776 N Broad St) and the DSG Boxing Gym (3731 Jasper St). אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, $10 from each ticket sold will be donated and provide 20 meals per ticket for people in need.
דאָ איז וואָס די פּאַרטיסאַפּאַנץ זענען צו זאָגן דאָנערשטיק:
DANNY GARCIA
Being able to partner with Philabundance is a tremendous thing. אין די סוף פון די טאָג, that’s what it’s all about. When you’re fortunate, your job is to give back and change someone else’s life. I’m looking forward to a great night and a great turnout.
Everyone has gone through hard times. Everyone has gone through times where they need extra help. We’re going to make a big difference that night and it’ll be for a lot of people that really need it.
I want to thank the City of Philadelphia. I’m just excited to fight at home. This card is going to allow a lot of great local fighters to be on a big stage.
I can’t look past Samuel Vargas and I know his trainer has a couple tricks up his sleeve. I know they’re going to come to fight, but I will never underestimate anyone. I’ve learned my lessons to become the champion I am today.
I know Vargas knows how to win. He’s won a lot in his career. I’m going to go out there and just fight. If it goes the distance, then it does. I can’t underestimate him. I’m going to put on a great show and dominate.
People are acting like Keith Thurman has a cape like Superman and can fly. I want the other champions to think I’m vulnerable. Those are my easiest fights. I have to get past this fight to get to the next one.
I feel like I owe this to my fans to fight in Philadelphia. The last time I fought at this venue was on a Bernard Hopkins undercard and I got a big knockout. I plan on doing the same נאָוועמבער 12.
I have a good team around me. There should be no distractions leading up to this fight. All the people who deserve to get tickets will be there and there won’t be anything distracting me. איך בין 100 percent focused on this matchup.
I’m at the point in my career where I’m working smarter and harder. אַזאַ ווי נאָוועמבער 12 we want to give the city of Philadelphia a night to remember. I can’t overlook this fight, but I guarantee that I’m going to unify titles at 147 pounds soon.
SAMUEL VARGAS
I’m very blessed to be here today. This fight could change my whole life. The lives of my family. Danny is a great fighter and I have to give it my all.
I have to take advantage of this. I have the best trainer in the world with me and we’re going to take care of business נאָוועמבער 12.
Me and my trainer work on a lot of different styles. We like to switch it up and keep the opponents guessing. Sometimes we pressure and sometimes we stay outside. I’m learning every day and making adjustments.
I’m an underdog and I have been my whole life. There are very few options for a Latin immigrant all the way up in Canada. I beat the odds to make it up there and have a life and a family.
I’m a guy with just over 10 amateur fights and I’ve made it this far. Danny Garcia is my chance. I have to make the best of it and give it my all. This is everything for me.
JARRETT HURD
I’ve been to Philadelphia a couple times and the city has welcomed me. I just want to put on another show. This will get me one step closer to my dream of fighting for a title.
We’ve looked at some of my opponent’s fights and he’s a veteran. He’s got a lot of power and a good knockout rate to go with it. He’s awkward and tall. If you don’t come in on top of your game, he can make you look bad. We’re looking to do what we always do.
I learned a lot from my last fight. It opened a lot of doors for me, like fighting on the Danny Garcia undercard. I feel like I’m what the division is missing. I’m a tall, lanky fighter with a lot of power and good hand speed.
My time is here. I feel like this is my opportunity to get closer to fighting for a world title. I can’t wait to become a world champion.
I want to face all of the 154-pounders. We’re not ducking anyone. There are so many talented fighters in the division, but I believe that me and my team train so hard and prepare so well that we’re ready to face any of them. The time will come and we’re just waiting.
This is a tremendous opportunity to be on the Danny Garcia undercard because we’re all trying to get to where he’s at. Make sure you’re watching my fights because I promise I’m going to do something memorable.
אָמאַר DOUGLAS
I just wanted to say this is the opportunity of a lifetime to fight in Philadelphia where my career started. I won Pennsylvania Golden Gloves several times.
To be in with a former world champion is a terrific thing. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity. I’ve been waiting for this a long time and this is my time.
Fortuna is a very confident fighter. He likes to give it all the first few rounds. I’m going to come in and use my jab and invest in the body. I think we can have an early night.
I believe I have the best jab in the business. I have to keep him off me with the jab and head movement. I’ve been fighting for a long time and there’s nothing I haven’t seen.
I think I’ve improved a lot. Fighting guys with one loss and world ranked guys over my last couple fights has helped me. My confidence is definitely rising every day.
You can look forward to a crowd pleasing performance and knockout.
מלאך GARCIA, דאַני טאַטע & טראַינער
Danny has been the underdog before. Lucas Matthysse or Amir Khan, you name it. We don’t underestimate Vargas. We don’t take him lightly. We are going to come ready to rumble.
Vargas is the underdog today, but Danny has been the underdog his entire life.נאָוועמבער 12 my son will still be undefeated.
I came to Philadelphia at six years old. I had no food. Only you know you’re pain. I ate a lot of food from a can growing up, so if you guys donate anything or buy a ticket that donates money, you’ll be doing something great. We pray every day for the hungry kids, not just in America but the whole world.
BILLY BRISCOE, Vargas’ טראַינער
This is a great opportunity for me and Samuel. In my opinion he’s an underrated fighter. He’s been under the radar for a while. We’ve been working together in Canada and starting a farm system.
We’re fighting in my opinion the best welterweight in the world. This is no easy task and we’re not fooling ourselves. We won’t leave any stone unturned.
We’ll find a way and we’ll make a way. That’s what we’re going to do and I look forward to this.
MARSHALL KAUFFMAN, מלך ס פּראָמאָטיאָנס
It’s very exciting to be promoting this young man, דאַני גאַרסיאַ. I remember him as a young kid and it’s exciting to see where he’s come in the world of boxing. I’ve known a lot of these guys for a long time and I’m excited to see how they perform.
This card is going to be stacked with local talent and I hope that everyone comes out and supports these fighters and this great cause.
I’ve always wanted to bring Danny Garcia to Philadelphia and the commission is thrilled to bring him back to this great city and we’re going to make it worthwhile.
פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע וויזיט www.premierboxingchampions.com און www.spike.com/shows/פּרעמיער-באָקסינג-טשאַמפּיאָנס. גיי אויף טוויטטערפּרעמיערבאָקסינג, דאַנניסוויפט, ספּיקעטוו, @SpikeSports @KingsBoxing_ and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/פּרעמיערבאָקסינגטשאַמפּיאָנס. Follow the conversation using #fight4philly. פּבק אויף ספּייק איז באצאלטע דורך קאָראָנאַ עקסטרע, פינעסט באר. For more information on the food drive, גיין צו www.philabundance.org/events.

Danny Garcia Fights for Philadelphia; Undefeated World Champion Faces Colombia’s Samuel Vargas Saturday, נאָוועמבער 12 From Temple University’s Liacouras Center In Philadelphia

Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Tripleheader Features Rising Star Jarrett Hurd Battling Once-Beaten Contender Jorge Cota & Former World Champion Javier Fortuna Taking On Unbeaten Super Featherweight Omar Douglas
9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט
טיקקעץ אויף פאַרקויף איצט!
פילאדעלפיע (אָקטאָבער 13, 2016) – Undefeated welterweight world champion דאַני “ביסטרע” גאַרסיאַ (32-0, 18 קאָס) will make his first appearance in his native Philadelphia since 2010 as he takes on Colombia’s שמואל Vargas (25-2-1, 13 קאָס) אין די הויפּט געשעעניש פון פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס אויף נאָגל שבת, נאָוועמבער 12from Temple University’s Liacouras Center. The bout will be Garcia’s final hurdle before a planned massive showdown with unbeaten champion קיט “איין צייט” טערמאַן scheduled for the first quarter of 2017.
In keeping with his desire to give back to the community, Garcia is teaming up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive, collecting most-needed items, such as tuna and vegetables. Fans are being encouraged to drop off canned goods at the Liacouras Center (1776 N Broad St) and the DSG Boxing Gym (3731 Jasper St). אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, $10 from each ticket sold will be donated and provide 20 meals per ticket for people in need. More information on these efforts and how you can get involved will be announced shortly.
גאַרסיאַ, a two-division world champion, will battle Vargas in a 10-round non-title bout in his first fight since his exciting win over ראבערט “די גהאָסט” וואַרריאָר אין יאנואר. Garcia insisted on staging the fight in his hometown and using the event as a vehicle to raise awareness and money for the less fortunate in the area.
My dad and I wanted to get one more fight in before the end of the year and there was no doubt in my mind it had to be in Philadelphia,” האט גאַרסיאַ. “My team got it done and it’s a great feeling to fight at home over the holidays. I’m excited to use this opportunity to give back to the community and put on a show on November 12. This city means everything to me. I hope everyone comes out, but shows up with cans of food too. I’m gearing up for a big fight with Keith Thurman next year that’s going to be a can’t miss event. ערשטער, I’m going to fight for my city on נאָוועמבער 12.”
Things happen when you work hard and I’m so excited about this opportunity,” האט Vargas. “Garcia is a great fighter and he cleaned out the 140-pound division and now he is champion at 147. A win would change my life and everyone around me. דאס איז מיין צייַט. I can’t fail. This is going to be a Rocky story in Rocky’s town.
טעלאַווייזד קאַווערידזש אויף ספּייק הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. CT and features undefeated rising star דזשאַררעטט כערד (18-0, 12 קאָס) in a 12-round bout against once-beaten super welterweight contender דזשאָרגע קאָטאַ (25-1, 22 קאָס) און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער Javier פאָרטונאַ (30-1-1, 22 קאָס) battling undefeated אָמאַר דאָוגלאַס (17-0, 12 קאָס) אין אַ 10-קייַלעכיק לייטווייט באַוט.
This win will put me one step closer towards winning a world title,” האט הורד. “The win over Oscar Molina was a big opportunity that has opened a lot of doors and was a great experience. Cota is a tough veteran with a high knockout rate. He is a little wild and I have to look out for that. I’m going to go out there to land nice shots and stick to my game plan.
I’m looking forward to this opportunity to fight a good undefeated fighter,” said Cota. “I know that I have the power and skills to beat anybody out there. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and get the victory on נאָוועמבער 12.”
I’m only thinking about winning heading into this fight,” האט Fortuna. “Douglas is a good fighter who moves very well. I’m looking forward to this challenge on נאָוועמבער 12. I will be a world champion once again.
This is the type of fight that I need if I am going to be a champion,” said Douglas. “I plan on putting on a crowd pleasing performance. Fortuna is a decent fighter and I’m going to have to break him down. He is good for four or five rounds but then he slows down. I’m going to set him up to take him out in the later rounds.
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Garcia returns to headline in his hometown as a two-division world champion who has picked up major victories over top fighters including Amir Khan, לוקאַס מאַטטהיססע, לאַמאָנט פּעטערסאָן, Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah on his way to 31 professional victories. The 28-year-old earned a vacant welterweight world title in his last bout when he won a toe-to-toe battle with former world champion Guerrero in Los Angeles taking his professional record to 32-0.
The 27-year-old Vargas enters this bout on a five-fight win streak including three stoppage victories including his most recent outing, a 10-round decision over Juan Armando Garcia in May. Born in Columbia, his family left to find a better life when he was 15 years old and after a brief stay in New York City, they moved to the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Vargas enrolled at a boxing gym early on and learned discipline while adapting to his surroundings. ער האט זיך אויסגעדרייט פּראָ אין 2010 after just 12 amateur bouts and was undefeated in his first 16 fights while fighting out of Canada.
Hurd fights out of Accokeek, מד., just south of Washington, ד.ק. and is perfect since entering the pro ranks in 2012. The 26-year-old has faced three straight undefeated fighters including a sixth-round stoppage of Frank Galarza in 2015 and a 10th-round TKO over Oscar Molina in the co-main event of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter card in June. The exciting boxer-puncher will look to continue his climb to a world title onנאָוועמבער 12.
A powerful puncher sporting an 88 percent knockout rate, Cota made his U.S. debut in August of 2015 and upset Cuban Olympic silver medalist Yudel Jhonson while knocking him down twice over the 10-round bout. The fighter out of Sinaloa, Mexico is entering this fight with nine straight wins, including six by way of knockout. The 27-year-old will be making his first ring appearance of 2016.
אַ ליבהאָבער סטאַנדאַוט אַז אנטייל אין די ערשטער פּאַן אמעריקאנער יינגער טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּס אין 2003, the 27-year-old Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, קאַרלאָס איוואן וועלאַסקוועז, מיגועל זאַמודיאָ און פּאַטריק הילאַנד. He took down the highly regarded Bryan Vasquez to earn a super featherweight world title in May of last year. רעפּרעסענטינג לאַ Romana, דאָמיניקאַן רעפובליק, Fortuna bounced back from a defeat to Jason Sosa to stop previously unbeaten Marlyn Cabrera in September.
An undefeated fighter out of Wilmington, Delaware, Douglas impressed in his last two outings when he defeated contender Frank De Alba in a step up fight last December and followed it up with a seventh-round knockout of Alexei Collado in June. The 25-year-old has picked up four victories since the beginning of 2015 and will face his toughest competition to date when he battles Fortuna.
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BELLATOR MMA’S INTERNATIONAL ROADSHOW CONTINUES AT 3ARENA IN DUBLIN, IRELAND FRIDAY, דעצעמבער. 16

 

KING MO RETURNS TO MONEYWEIGHT TO MEET SATOSHI ISHII IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA’S DEBUT IN ‘THE EMERALD ISLE’

NORTHERN IRELAND’S OWN JAMES ‘THE STRABANIMAL’ GALLAGHER ALSO SET TO RETURN TO ACTION

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 12, 2016) – Check Ireland off the list of countries Bellator MMA has yet to hold an event in, with the announcement that the Scott Coker-led promotion is set for action at the heart of Dublin’s docklands on Dec. 16.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena, and will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 נק) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist סאַטאָשי ישיי (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office on פרייַטיק, אָקטאָבער 14, with a special presale on the 12 & 13. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

דערצו, Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion BAMMA will be holding “BAMMA 27,” alongside "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” in an effort to showcase some of the world’s leading MMA athletes from both organizations. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 נק) קעגן Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) against former Bellator MMA competitor מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן (18-4).

 

“When thinking of a country that respects, understands and yearns for quality mixed martial arts action, Ireland immediately comes to mind,"בעללאַטאָר ממאַ פּרעזידענט סקאַט קאָקער האט. “I’m very excited for this event, with ‘King Mo’ versus Ishii in the main event, and I cannot wait to be inside the 3Arena when ‘The Strabanimal,’ James Gallagher takes center stage, it’s going to be a madhouse. מיט אַז זייַענדיק האט, I’m pleased to be bringing this action to Dublin alongside a promotion like BAMMA and David Green, who has been a good friend for years.”

 

BAMMA CEO David Green added: “It’s going to be the biggest and boldest MMA show in Ireland this year, as fans get the chance to get up close and personal with MMA superstars from both promotions.

 

“King Mo” returns to the cage for the second time in 2016, and first time at heavyweight since his Rizin Grand Prix heavyweight tournament victory. A winner in seven out of his last eight fights, Mo yearns for an opportunity to meet the winner of ליאַם מקגעאַרי קעגן פיל דייוויס בייַ “Bellator 163,” אויףנאוועמבער. 4, but instead of remaining inactive, the 35-year-old now looks to test himself against Ishii. A former Strikeforce champion, Mo has his sights set on adding Bellator gold to his mantel.

 

Ishii is a 29-year-old powerhouse Judoka who earned Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing after defeating the best the world had to offer in the +100 קג אָפּטייל. Now fully focused on mixed martial arts, the Japanese star has competed in his home country almost exclusively throughout his 21-fight professional career and will be fighting three days ahead of his דעצעמבער. 19 birthday when he meets Lawal on דעצעמבער. 16 in Ireland. With half of his victories coming before judges’ scorecards, it’s worth noting that four of Ishii’s defeats have come at the hands of some of greatest the sport has to offer such as קווינטאָן "ראַמפּאַגע" זשעקסאן, Mirko Cro Cop and Fedor Emelianenko.

 

Perfect through his first four professional fights, the 19-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all of “The Emerald Island.” Hailing from nearby Straban in Northern Ireland, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home at age 15 to join coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July when he beat Mike Cutting in London, Gallagher will look to make it five straight to start his career in front of a raucous home crowd. Please note: Gallagher was scheduled to appear at Bellator 164 in Tel Aviv Israel on נאוועמבער. 10, and will no longer be competing on that card. A replacement for him will be named shortly.

 

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: מוכאַמעד "מלך מאָ" לאַוואַל (19-5, 1 נק) ווס. סאַטאָשי ישיי (14-6-1)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) ווס. טבאַ

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 נק) ווס. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) ווס. מארטין סטאַפּלעטאָן (18-4)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) ווס. Sean Tobin (4-2)