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Undefeated Bantamweight Emmanuel Rodriguez Takes On Mexico’s Alberto Guevara in Co-Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Friday, Juin 3 From Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Floride

Plus! Top Rising Prospects Gervonta Davis & Caleb Plant in Separate Bouts as Part of Action Packed Undercard
HOLLYWOOD, FL. (Juin 1, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight Emmanuel Rodriguez (14-0, 10 KOs) will battle experienced Mexican Alberto “Métro” Guevara(24-2, 9 KOs) in the 10-round co-main event of Premier Champions de boxe sur Épi Vendredi, Juin 3 de Hard Rock Live au Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
An exciting undercard of action will feature rising undefeated knockout artist Gervonta “Le One” Davis (15-0, 14 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight showdown with Mexico’s Mario Macias (28-18, 14 KOs) et perspective invaincue Caleb “Mains douces” Usine(12-0, 9 KOs) against Columbia’s Carlos Galvan (12-4-1, 11 KOs) dans un combat de poids moyen.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Kings Promotions, Promotions Mayweather, and Panther Promotions, sont au prix de $130, $80, $60, et $35 (additional fees may apply) et sont maintenant en vente. Tous les sièges sont réservés et disponibles dans tous les points de vente Ticketmaster, en ligne à www.myhrl.com,www.ticketmaster.com ou recharger par téléphone: 1-800-745-3000. Les portes ouvrent à 5:30 p.m., with the first fight set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Additional undercard action features Homestead, FLORIDE Courtney Jackson in a four-round super lightweight contest against Anthony Woods of the Bahamas, celui de Miami Steven Geffrard prendre le vétéran Samuel Miller in a six-round light heavyweight battle and veteran Dyah Davis contre Leosvy Mayedo dans un concours de six rondes super-moyens.
Rounding out the night of fights is Vero Beach, FLORIDE Dat Nguyen in a six-round featherweight bout against Jésus Fleurs, super featherweight prospect Antonio Williams in a four-round contest against Puerto Rico’s Hector Fernandez and Las Vegas prospect LaTondria Jones (3-0, 2 KOs) in a four-round middleweight bout against Latoya Burton.
À seulement 23 ans, Rodriguez a été mis sur une voie rapide vers un combat de championnat du monde depuis de passer pro en 2012. Il a fait son U.S. debut in November by stopping Eliecer Aquino after previously taking down Gabor Molnar, Luis Hinojosa et Alex Rangel dans 2015. Le Manati, Puerto Rico-born fighter will bring his exciting style into the ring against another tough opponent on June 3. He will be opposed by the 25-year-old Mexican Guevara. The Sinaloa-native has challenged for world titles against Leo Santa Cruz and Shinsuke Yamanaka and has won six fights in a row entering Juin 3.
Une perspective très respecté qui a remporté le 2012 Championnat national Gants, the 21-year-old Davis recorded five victories inside of the distance in 2015. The Baltimore-native stopped former world champion Cristobal Cruz during that streak and most recently recorded a TKO victory over Guillermo Avila in April. He takes on the veteran Macias out of Distrito Federal, Mexique.
Un 2011 Or champion national Gants, Plant has begun to make his name in the professional ranks since turning pro in 2014. L'année dernière, the 23-year-old picked up six victories including hard fought triumphs over Jamar Freeman in September and Tyrone Brunson in October. Combats de Nashville, he kicked off his 2016 campaign by stopping Adasat Rodriguez in January and will return to battle the Colombian Galvan who most recently knocked out William Moreno Anaya in April.
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DARRION CALDWELL LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS NO. 1 CONTENDER AGAINST JOE TAIMANGLO DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159: CALDWELL VS. TAIMANGLO’ – FRIDAY, Juillet 22 – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

HOMETOWN HERO DAVE RICKELS SET FOR ACTION AGAINST MELVIN GUILLARD IN CO-HEADLINER

SANTA MONICA, Californie. (Juin 1, 2016) – Bellator MMA returns to Kansas with a pivotal matchup between undefeated phenom, Darrion "Le Loup" Caldwell (9-0) et Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1) to determine the No. 1 contender for the Bantamweight Title in the main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” sur Juillet 22 inside Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.

In the co-main event of the evening, local hometown hero Dave “Caveman” Rickels (17-4) se réunira Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard (32-16-2) in a lightweight matchup that will surely provide fireworks. Concours supplémentaires seront annoncés sous peu.

"Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Airs vivre sur Spike au 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator à partir de 7 p.m. ET.

Les billets pour l'événement commencent à seulement $27 et en vente le samedi, Juin 4, et peuvent être achetés à Ticketmaster.com, KansasStarEventCenter.com. Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 5:30 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout will commence one hour later.

À 28 ans, “The Wolf” may very well be the brightest young star in Bellator MMA’s deep bantamweight division. The New Jersey native has begun his career with nine consecutive victories, including five blistering first round finishes. Caldwell will be tasked with the headlining role for the second consecutive time after an impressive first outing at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” in which he had his way with former two-division Bellator champion Joe Warren, gagnant via rear-naked choke submission. The former NC State standout wrestled to a National Championship and two All-American accolades before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. The undefeated Caldwell is reinvigorated after recently re-signing a seven-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. For a closer look at Caldwell’s most recent technical submission victory over Joe Warren in the main event of“Bellator 151,” cliquez içi.

A native of Yona, Guam, Taimanglo has emerged as one of the most prolific bantamweight fighters in MMA. Having gone 13-2 over his last 15 bouts dating back to 2009, it’s difficult to find a fighter more consistent than “The Juggernaut.” Since signing with Bellator in 2013, Taimanglo has accumulated a 5-2 record including a current string of three consecutive victories. Standing at 5’4,” Taimanglo will once again be squaring off against a much taller opponent in the 5’10’’ Caldwell. Cliquez ici to see exclusive footage of Taimanglo’s unanimous decision win over Sirwan Kakai à “Bellator 151.”

As is usually the case when Bellator rolls through Kansas, Rickels will be the center of attention when he fights Guillard on July 22. “The Caveman” delivered the proverbial “Fight of the Night” back in February with a first-round knockout of Bobby Cooper during the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” A native of Derby, Kansas, Rickels en sera à sa 17e appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which he has accrued 11 victories over the course of a six-year period. The 27-year-old recently re-signed with the Scott Coker-led promotion, ensuring his exciting fighting style will be seen exclusively in the Bellator cage for years to come.

Avec 52 career fights under his belt, 33-year-old Melvin Guillard will have a lot to prove when he takes on “The Caveman.” Guillard seems to have made a full recovery from his brutally broken hand that occurred during his Bellator MMA debut last year. Throughout his MMA tenure, “The Young Assassin” has displayed a knack for ending fights early, avec 23 de son 32 professional victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards. En Juillet 22 the New Orleans native will have an opportunity to take down another experienced lightweight in Rickels and reassert himself as a top 155-pounder.

Mise à jour “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo” Carte:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (9-0) vs. Joe Taimanglo (22-6-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (17-4, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 2 Caroline du Nord)

Carte préliminaire:

Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: Manny Meraz (8-2) vs. Trey Ogden (4-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight préliminaire Bout: Chris Harris (6-0) vs. Matt Foster (6-8)

THREE EXPLOSIVE CONTESTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 156’ EVENT ON JUNE 17 IN FRESNO

 

SANTA MONICA, Californie. (Mai 26, 2016) – Three contests have been added to "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " sur Juin 17 à Save Mart Centre à Fresno, Calif., with the news that Chris Honeycutt (7-1) will move up to middleweight to face Mikkel Parlo (13-2) dans l'action de la carte principale, tandis que Ben Reiter(16-1) contre A.J. Matthews (8-4) et Ricky Rainey (11-4) contre Thiago Jambo (18-4) will take place during the preliminary stream.

 

The fights complete a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title matchup pitting Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) contre Eduardo Dantas (17-4). En outre, welters Chidi Njokuani (14-4) et Douglas Lima (26-6) will duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Brandon Halsey (9-1) répond John Salter (11-3) in an intriguing middleweight scrap.

"Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " Airs vivre sur Spike au 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator à 5:00 pm PST. Les billets pour l'événement commencent à seulement $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

A Fresno native, Honeycutt, will return home after a one-fight hiatus when he faces Parlo in a middleweight bout on Juin 17. “The Cutt” is coming off of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Matt Secor à "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," his third win since joining Bellator MMA and the seventh of his young career. The 27-year-old began his occupation undefeated with four knockouts and three first round finishes, earning the distinction of being one of the welterweight division’s rising stars. Maintenant, in a new weight class, it will be interesting to see how Honeycutt performs.

Parlo will return to the Bellator fray for the first time in nearly two years, riding a two-fight winning streak and a stretch of four victories in his last five bouts. After beginning his career undefeated, the Danish middleweight posted a 4-2 record for the Viacom-owned promotion, which was highlighted by a ferocious knockout win in his promotional debut at “Bellator 78.” With fights against competitors the likes of Brennan Ward already under his belt, Honeycutt will continue the trend of Parlo facing stiff competition.

A native of New York, Reiter began his career on a spectacular hot streak, recording 16 wins in his first 17 combats professionnels. The 28-year-old middleweight made 15 appearances under the direction of regional promotions before signing with Bellator MMA in 2014, where he has since strung together a 2-1 record with impressive victories over Benji Radach and Shamir Garcia. Standing at 6’3’ Reiter will have a slight height advantage over the 5’11’ Matthews when the two step into the cage on Juin 17.

Matthews also delivered a successful start to his flourishing career, earning wins in each of his first four bouts before joining Bellator MMA. A six fight veteran of the Scott Coker-led promotion, “The Mercenary” has posted a 4-2 record under the promotion’s umbrella, including two first round knockouts and one highlight reel soccer kick knockout over Charlie Rader at “Bellator 70.” The 28-year-old Calif. native now returns following a stint in Japan with hopes of creating havoc at 185-pounds when he challenges Reiter at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Californie.

Depuis ses débuts professionnels en 2011, the 32-year-old Rainey has put together a stellar career, including multiple four-fight winning streaks and memorable victories over Jesse Juarez and Andy Murad. After collecting wins in eight of the first 10 combats de sa carrière, the North Carolina native has made five appearances under the Bellator MMA banner, three of which ended in knockout victories for the man many refer to as “The Sniper.” The welterweight knockout artist will be searching for another explosive finish when he enters the cage next.

A native of Brazil, Jambo will look to continue his recent success when he makes his Bellator MMA debut on Juin 17 à Save Mart Centre à Fresno, Californie. The 35-year-old Jambo has put together an impressive career, recording wins in six of his last seven fights dating back to 2010. Avec 11 de son 18 victories going to the judges’ table, we can expect Jambo to bring a similar game plan to the cage, as he will try to outlast the knockout specialist standing in front of him.

Complete "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas carte 2 ":

Bellator MMA coq Titre Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)

Carte préliminaire:

Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: A.J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight préliminaire Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Thiago Jambo (18-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight préliminaire Bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)

Bellator MMA 140lb. Combat préliminaire: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Préliminaire: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)

Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: C.J. Keith (8-3) vs. Banques Carrington (4-0)

Bellator MMA plume préliminaire Bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs Chris Avila (4-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight préliminaire Bout: Jean-Paul Elias (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Préliminaire: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)

 

Rances Barthelemy & Mickey Bey Ramp Up Training Camp Ahead of Friday, Juin 3 World Championship Showdown That Headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Floride

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HOLLYWOOD, FL. (Mai 24, 2016) – Lightweight world champion Rances “Explosion Kid” Barthélemy et ancien champion du monde MickeyThe SpiritBey are deep into training camp and closing in on their main event battle on Premier Champions de boxe sur Épi Vendredi, Juin 3 de Hard Rock Live au Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Floride

Both fighters have been training in Las Vegas before they head to southern Florida for their world title battle. Barthelemy trains with Ismael Salas at the Salas Boxing Academy while Bey works with his longtime trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Mayweather Boxing Club.

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Kings Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and Panther Promotions, sont au prix de $130, $80, $60 et $35 (additional fees may apply) et sont maintenant en vente. Tous les sièges sont réservés et disponibles dans tous les points de vente Ticketmaster, en ligne à www.myhrl.com,www.ticketmaster.com ou recharger par téléphone: 1-800-745-3000. Les portes ouvrent à 5:30 h, with the first fight set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire sur le camp d'entraînement, their matchup and more:

What advantages do you believe you have because of your training team?

Rances Barthelemy: “Me, Ismael is the best trainer in the world. He was the lead trainer of the Cuban National Team at the time that Cuban amateur boxing was having its most success. He is truly underrated and I do not know why.

Having gone through different trainers throughout my career, I am glad that I found Salas. We clicked right off the bat, and him being a Cuban and having a successful background both in the Cuban amateur system and in the pros, he’s been able to incorporate the best from both worlds in his training methods. He has also been able to bring out abilities in me that others were not able to and it has made me a completely different fighter.

Mickey Bey:Floyd Sr. has been my trainer for about 12 ans. We’ve been together since I was a teenager and before I turned pro. He is an old school trainer and he knows the science of boxing.

Being around the other Mayweather Promotions fighters provides a lot of energy to training because everybody is striving to be the best they can be. Whenever that’s the case it’s always a positive thing because the trainers know that’s what you’re after. Floyd Sr. and Floyd are the reason I moved to Las Vegas. It’s been a blessing to be able to train with him for so long. We gelled from the beginning and I have definitely grown a lot as a fighter.

What does fighting for this belt mean to you?

RB:I don’t really focus on this being another title defense. I just focus on it being another fight that I must win impressively so that I can get to the big fights. There is no added pressure from it being a title defense. I just want everyone to see the boxing ability that I have so that I can get the big fights that I want and deserve.

MB:Winning back this belt is really important to me. I still feel like it’s mine. He’s just been keeping it warm for me. I had to deal with the injuries but now I don’t have to worry about babying my hand or anything like that.

What do you think this fight will be like stylistically?

RB:I plan on this being a great fight between two great boxers. He has a great amateur and pro background, comme je le fais, and hopefully that makes for a great show.

MB:You never really know until you’re in the ring but it’s going to be a fight between two skilled boxers. I have seen some footage but not too much because I don’t really watch much tape. I saw him fight for my vacant belt but I can’t get caught up in that because I’m different than anybody he’s ever fought. I’m a lot more difficult than he probably thinks.

What skill advantages do you believe you have over your opponent?

RB: “I feel I am the better all-around fighter. I have the reach, height and power over him. I feel he has shown in the past that he can’t take a good punch, so we will see if he can take mine.

MB:I bring it all. I can do everything that can be done in the ring. Every single department, période. I do think he’s a good fighter, I give him his props, he’s a two-time world champion, but I don’t think he can do one thing better than me.

What did you learn from your fight with Denis Shafikov?

RB:It was a really tough fight and definitely a great learning experience. I made it tougher than it should have been but I had never been in a war like that before and adrenaline kicked in. The blood made me want to dig down and trade with him in the center of the ring and beat him at his own game. It was the first time I had to go down to the trenches and engage in a fight like that but I wanted to do it to show that not all Cubans are boring and only box around.

What did you learn from your fight with Miguel Vazquez?

MB:I found out how good I was because I was able to beat a guy that good with one hand. Going into it I already knew I was going to be fighting with one hand since it had been giving me problems. I couldn’t let both hands go, so I had to strategically land more accurate shots. I couldn’t let it become a high volume fight because I knew I wouldn’t be able to respond with both hands. This is my first fight in four or five years with two good hands, so it’s going to be a completely different ball game.

What does it mean to you to fight in south Florida in front of your Cuban fans?

RB:That’s my backyard and it’s another advantage for me. It is like being in a free Cuba pretty much and I don’t think I’ll ever feel as comfortable fighting anywhere else with the majority of the people being there to support me. It means the world to me to be able to fight in front of my fans and my closest friends. It’s the closest thing to being able to fight in my country.

Are you concerned about fighting on the road in front of a crowd that is expected to be for your opponent?

MB:They can’t get in the ring for him. It’s just going to be me and him. Nobody can get in the ring and help him. It doesn’t add any pressure. I grew up hard, in a rough neighborhood and I’ve been through a lot so I’m numb to any pressure. I’m just ready to get in the ring with him.

What are your plans after this fight?

RB:I will be headed straight to the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. after the fight to try to obtain a visa so I can finally return to Cuba and visit my family that I have not seen since my defection eight years ago. I thought I would never be able to return but now I will be returning as a two-time world champion with grand dreams of one day headlining the first pro boxing event in Cuba.

MB:After this fight I’ll be looking for another big competitive fight. Je suis toujours à la recherche d'un défi. That’s why I’m in this fight.

Why do you believe you’ll be victorious on June 3?

RB:I feel I am levels above Mickey Bey in all aspects of the game. I am comfortable with my training and I plan on returning to Miami with my second world title. The adrenaline of fighting in front of my Cuban people will add fuel to my fire and propel me to victory. I am on a mission to be great and leave an imprint in the sport and Mickey Bey is in the way.

MB: “Je suis un meilleur combattant. It’s that simple.

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Undefeated Middleweight Caleb Plant returns to the ring June 3 PBC sur Spike TV

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(NASHVILLE, TN) Mai 24, 2016Nashville’s unbeaten middleweight prospect,Caleb “Mains douces” Usine (12-0, 9 KOs) is scheduled to return to the ring on Juin 3, 2016 against Colombia’s Carlos Galvan (12-4-1, 2 KOs). The scheduled 8-round bout will be televised on the undercard of Barthélemy vs. Bey au Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino à Hollywood, Florida as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike TV goes live at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
In his last bout on January, 22 de cette année, Plant dominated his opponent, winning by way of a 6th-round TKO. He’ll look to continue his winning ways on June, 3e.
I’m always looking to get better with each fight,” dit Caleb usine. “Every fight brings on a different challenge and I’m ready for any style that comes my way. Galvan has a lot of knockouts so I have to be aware of his power shots. I will control the action from the opening bell and make my adjustment as the fight goes on. If I get him hurt, Je vais pour les huitièmes de finale.”
After turning pro in May of 2014, Caleb has rapidly made his presences felt in the middleweight division by winning all twelve of his bout, nine of which came by way of knockout. Plant feels grateful about his career as it is headlining in the right direction.
To be in the position I am this early in my career is a blessing.” Continué usine. “My management team and trainers are doing a fantastic job with everything and I couldn’t be any happier. I know fighting on television is very important for my fan base, so I want to come out and put on a great show. This will be my first time fighting on Spike TV and I want to leave a lasting impression. Expect to see some fireworks.

Rances Barthelemy & Mickey Bey Ramp Up Training Camp Ahead of Friday, Juin 3 World Championship Showdown That Headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Floride

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HOLLYWOOD, FL. (Mai 24, 2016) – Lightweight world champion Rances “Explosion Kid” Barthélemy et ancien champion du monde MickeyThe SpiritBey are deep into training camp and closing in on their main event battle on Premier Champions de boxe sur Épi Vendredi, Juin 3 de Hard Rock Live au Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Floride
Both fighters have been training in Las Vegas before they head to southern Florida for their world title battle. Barthelemy trains with Ismael Salas at the Salas Boxing Academy while Bey works with his longtime trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Mayweather Boxing Club.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Kings Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and Panther Promotions, sont au prix de $130, $80, $60 et $35 (additional fees may apply) et sont maintenant en vente. Tous les sièges sont réservés et disponibles dans tous les points de vente Ticketmaster, en ligne à www.myhrl.com,www.ticketmaster.com ou recharger par téléphone: 1-800-745-3000. Les portes ouvrent à 5:30 h, with the first fight set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire sur le camp d'entraînement, their matchup and more:
What advantages do you believe you have because of your training team?
Rances Barthelemy: “Me, Ismael is the best trainer in the world. He was the lead trainer of the Cuban National Team at the time that Cuban amateur boxing was having its most success. He is truly underrated and I do not know why.
Having gone through different trainers throughout my career, I am glad that I found Salas. We clicked right off the bat, and him being a Cuban and having a successful background both in the Cuban amateur system and in the pros, he’s been able to incorporate the best from both worlds in his training methods. He has also been able to bring out abilities in me that others were not able to and it has made me a completely different fighter.
Mickey Bey: Floyd Sr. has been my trainer for about 12 ans. We’ve been together since I was a teenager and before I turned pro. He is an old school trainer and he knows the science of boxing.
Being around the other Mayweather Promotions fighters provides a lot of energy to training because everybody is striving to be the best they can be. Whenever that’s the case it’s always a positive thing because the trainers know that’s what you’re after. Floyd Sr. and Floyd are the reason I moved to Las Vegas. It’s been a blessing to be able to train with him for so long. We gelled from the beginning and I have definitely grown a lot as a fighter.
What does fighting for this belt mean to you?
RB: I don’t really focus on this being another title defense. I just focus on it being another fight that I must win impressively so that I can get to the big fights. There is no added pressure from it being a title defense. I just want everyone to see the boxing ability that I have so that I can get the big fights that I want and deserve.
MB: Winning back this belt is really important to me. I still feel like it’s mine. He’s just been keeping it warm for me. I had to deal with the injuries but now I don’t have to worry about babying my hand or anything like that.
What do you think this fight will be like stylistically?
RB: I plan on this being a great fight between two great boxers. He has a great amateur and pro background, comme je le fais, and hopefully that makes for a great show.
MB: You never really know until you’re in the ring but it’s going to be a fight between two skilled boxers. I have seen some footage but not too much because I don’t really watch much tape. I saw him fight for my vacant belt but I can’t get caught up in that because I’m different than anybody he’s ever fought. I’m a lot more difficult than he probably thinks.
What skill advantages do you believe you have over your opponent?
RB: I feel I am the better all-around fighter. I have the reach, height and power over him. I feel he has shown in the past that he can’t take a good punch, so we will see if he can take mine.
MB:I bring it all. I can do everything that can be done in the ring. Every single department, période. I do think he’s a good fighter, I give him his props, he’s a two-time world champion, but I don’t think he can do one thing better than me.
What did you learn from your fight with Denis Shafikov?
RB: It was a really tough fight and definitely a great learning experience. I made it tougher than it should have been but I had never been in a war like that before and adrenaline kicked in. The blood made me want to dig down and trade with him in the center of the ring and beat him at his own game. It was the first time I had to go down to the trenches and engage in a fight like that but I wanted to do it to show that not all Cubans are boring and only box around.
What did you learn from your fight with Miguel Vazquez?
MB: I found out how good I was because I was able to beat a guy that good with one hand. Going into it I already knew I was going to be fighting with one hand since it had been giving me problems. I couldn’t let both hands go, so I had to strategically land more accurate shots. I couldn’t let it become a high volume fight because I knew I wouldn’t be able to respond with both hands. This is my first fight in four or five years with two good hands, so it’s going to be a completely different ball game.
What does it mean to you to fight in south Florida in front of your Cuban fans?
RB: That’s my backyard and it’s another advantage for me. It is like being in a free Cuba pretty much and I don’t think I’ll ever feel as comfortable fighting anywhere else with the majority of the people being there to support me. It means the world to me to be able to fight in front of my fans and my closest friends. It’s the closest thing to being able to fight in my country.
Are you concerned about fighting on the road in front of a crowd that is expected to be for your opponent?
MB: They can’t get in the ring for him. It’s just going to be me and him. Nobody can get in the ring and help him. It doesn’t add any pressure. I grew up hard, in a rough neighborhood and I’ve been through a lot so I’m numb to any pressure. I’m just ready to get in the ring with him.
What are your plans after this fight?
RB: “I will be headed straight to the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. after the fight to try to obtain a visa so I can finally return to Cuba and visit my family that I have not seen since my defection eight years ago. I thought I would never be able to return but now I will be returning as a two-time world champion with grand dreams of one day headlining the first pro boxing event in Cuba.
MB: After this fight I’ll be looking for another big competitive fight. Je suis toujours à la recherche d'un défi. That’s why I’m in this fight.
Why do you believe you’ll be victorious on June 3?
RB: I feel I am levels above Mickey Bey in all aspects of the game. I am comfortable with my training and I plan on returning to Miami with my second world title. The adrenaline of fighting in front of my Cuban people will add fuel to my fire and propel me to victory. I am on a mission to be great and leave an imprint in the sport and Mickey Bey is in the way.
MB: “Je suis un meilleur combattant. It’s that simple.
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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ MAIN EVENT

 

Photos de l'événement complet ici

BOISE, IDAHO (Mai 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho vendredi nuit, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).

The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ décision, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

Avec la victoire, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.

BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, piqûres Joe Schilling contre Hisaki Kato. When the two first met atBellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.

Combats supplémentaires, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Juin 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, mais à la fin,, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) gagner Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12e win under the Bellator MMA fray.

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 procès-verbal, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 dans le premier tour. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 opprimé.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) et Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. À la fin, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.

Résultats de cartes préliminaires:

Vince Morales (4-1) vaincu Hamilton Ash (3-2) et par KO 2:32 de tour de trois

Joe Hamilton (4-0) vaincu Tyler Freeland (3-1) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 0:22 de la première ronde

Casey Johnson (5-0) vaincu Brendon Raftery (4-3) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 1:16 du deuxième tour

Marcin Held (22-4) vaincu Dave Jansen (20-4) par décision unanime (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) vaincu olly Bradstreet (39-13) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 3:57 de tour de trois

Will Noland (16-6) vaincu Sean Powers (9-6) par KO (poinçons) à 3:29 de la première ronde

Scott Thometz (10-5) vaincu Josh Tyler (7-4) par décision unanime (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) vaincu Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) par décision unanime (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

ILIMA MACFARLANE SET TO FACE REBECCA RUTH DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

IN ADDITION, GUILHERME ‘BOMBA’ MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JORDAN DOWDY DURING STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE. (Mai, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) et Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" sur Juin 24, au Scottrade Centre à St. Louis.

Le combat rejoint un événement principal qui comprend un combat des poids lourds entre « Rampage » Jackson (36-11) et Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), dans "Rampage's” premier combat pour la promotion dirigée par Scott Coker depuis 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight title fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) et Patricky "Pitbull" (16-7). Aussi la carte principale, ancien joueur de la NFLMatt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA agaisnt Carl « Badwater » Seumanutafa (10-6).

MMA coach to stars the likes of entertainer Demi Lovato and New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, William "Pump" (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordan Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

Les billets pour «Bellator: Dynamite 2" sont maintenant en vente sur Ticketmaster.com et le Bureau Ford Box au Scottrade Center. Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 5 p.m. CT heure locale, et le premier concours a lieu une heure après.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2" diffusée en direct et gratuitement sur Spike au 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis combats préliminaires afflueront en direct sur Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator.

Exactement comme l'inauguration révolutionnaire "Dynamite " événement en septembre dernier à San José, une cage d'arts martiaux mixtes et un ring de kickboxing couvriront le sol au Scottrade Center, à St. Louis, donner aux fans présents la possibilité de voir les deux itérations de sports de combat le même soir.

Macfarlane enters this bout on a high note, earning victories in her first three professional fights. “The Ilimanator” has taken care of business since joining Bellator MMA, winning her first two fights with the promotion, including a first round armbar submission against Amber Tackett at “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” in January. The 26-year-old San Diego native hopes to keep her winning streak alive against the more experienced Rebecca Ruth.

Hailing from Robertsville, Missouri, the elusive Rebecca Ruth went undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. Maintenant, after emerging victorious in her 2016 and Bellator MMA debut, “Ruthless” enters the cage with a 6-1 career record and four-fight winning streak. Of her six career wins, five have come by way of knockout, with three of those knockouts delivered by Ruth in the first round. The 37-year-old flyweight will have her hands full when the much younger Ilima Macfarlane joins her in the cage on Juin 24.

 

Mise à jour "Bellator: Carte de combat Dynamite 2":

Bellator MMA Poids lourd Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Combat pour le titre mondial des poids légers: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Feature Poids lourds Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator MMA Bout de fonctionnalités poids mouche: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Carte préliminaire:

Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: William "Pompe" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Jordan Howard (9-3) contre Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) contre Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-livre combat préliminaire: Michelle Royer (1-0) contre Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) contre Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Bout moyen préliminaire: Jason Christeson (1-0) contre Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Poids lourd préliminaire Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Welters préliminaire Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Combat préliminaire des poids paille: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickboxing Combat préliminaire: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Combat préliminaire: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ DEMAIN NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

 

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BOISE, IDAHO. (Mai 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action demain at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.

 

champion Middleweight Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) et Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) et Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Joey Beltran (17-12) difficile Chase Gormley (12-5) et Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.

 

An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) et Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, et sont disponibles à Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Carte principale: (En direct sur SPIKE - 9 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Middleweight lutte titre mondial: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

 

Bellator MMA plume Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

 

Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)

 

Carte préliminaire: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Held (155.9)

Bellator MMA Flyweight préliminaire Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA plume préliminaire Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA léger préliminaire Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight préliminaire Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA coq préliminaire Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. olly Bradstreet (135.7)

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND PRÉLIMINAIRE BOUT CARTE AVEC SEPT matchups

AVANT-COMBATS AU VOLET EN DIRECT 6 P.M. ET
SUR UN LECTEUR intégrable VIDEO SUR WSOF.COM

CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DE MAIN CARTE
AIRS EN DIRECT SUR AU NBC Sports Network 9 P.M. ET
DE Mashantucket, CONN. SUR Vendredi, Juin 17

LAS VEGAS (Mai 19, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) a annoncé aujourd'hui une complète, sept combat carte de combat préliminaire pour son WSOF31: Ivanov vs. monde Copeland Heavyweight Championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) événement, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT de Foxwoods Resort Casino à Mashantucket, Conn. sur Vendredi, Juin 17.

La gamme WSOF31 undercard comprend le début de promotion de l'artiste knock-out poids lourd Lorenzo capot (9-3), qui va en découdre avec finition compagnon Tyler « Le Marauder » King (10-4).

Le 6-foot-3, 27-ans Hood of Chicago, Malade. est un ancien joueur de football professionnel guillochage de MMA Wrecking qui a entaillé tous 9 de ses victoires professionnelles par voie de (T)KO au premier tour de bataille.

Roi, un 6-foot-5, 35-ans résident de North Attleboro, Masse. a gagné 8 de son 10 victoires en carrière par (T)KO ou la soumission. Il vient une soumission de 51 secondes (crochet du talon) de Éric Bédard sur Avril 16.

Dans un autre combat de poids lourds, Julian "Banana" Coutinho (7-2) de Cape Cod, Masse. par l'intermédiaire de Rio de Janeiro, Le Brésil cherchera à obtenir sa deuxième victoire de droit quand il fait face au large avec le produit de l'équipe Alias Willis Justin (3-1) de San Jose, Californie.

Willis, qui surfe sur une série de victoires à trois combat, était initialement prévu à face Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett sur la partie de carte principale du projet de loi.

De retour à la cage décagone pour la quatrième fois, spécialiste de la soumission Tom « Tommy Gunnz » Marcellino (7-4) d'Amsterdam, N. Y.. va prendre Devin Powell (6-1) de South Berwick, Maine dans l'un des trois légers (155 livres) matchups sur la carte combat préliminaire de WSOF31.

Powell a remporté quatre combats fanfaronnades droits, trois par des (T)KO ou la soumission.

en mi-moyens (170 livres) action, Robert Fonseca (10-3, 1 Caroline du Nord) de Manaus, Amazone, Le Brésil cherchera sa quatrième victoire consécutive quand il carrés au large avec Sean Lally (4-2) d'Orléans, Masse.

Saul "L'Araignée" Almeida (18-6) de Boston, Masse. fera son troisième départ dans la cage décagone dans un matchup léger avec l'attaquant de puissance prolifique Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington de Bangor, Maine.

Trente ans étoile montante Rodrigo «La Jeune Lion" Almeida de Woburn, Masse. va en découdre avec Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) de Superior, Wisc. au coq (135 livres).

Dans la lutte de la carte préliminaire leadoff, invaincu Sam Watford (2-0) de Mount Vernon, N. Y.. fera face Christian « Terminator » Torres (0-0) de Endicott, N. Y..

Prix ​​à partir de $39.99, billets pour WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland sont en vente à WSOF.com et Foxwoods.com.

Portes au Grand Théâtre à Foxwoods Resort Casino ouvrira à 5 p.m. ET, et le premier combat de la carte préliminaire débutera à 6 p.m.

Dans le principal événement en direct NBC Sports Network télévisé, champion du monde poids lourdBlagoy Ivanov (13-1) risquera son titre contre Josh « Ours Sensuel » Copeland (13-1) tandis que, en cas de co-principal léger, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) et Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) sera en découdre avec le numéro de leur division une prétendante classement en jeu.

Ailleurs sur l'émission de télévision en direct NBC Sports Network, John « Doomsday » Howard (23-12) fera sa série mondiale très attendue des débuts Lutter contre expert de soumission Thiago "Mon" Meller (20-7) à mi-moyens.

Dans un poids plume (145 livres) basculer entre deux attaquants prolifiques de, Luis "Babouin" Palomino (24-12) se disputeront l'ancien challenger du championnat du monde Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

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