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Cartlanna Catagóire: Spike TV
Pack your bags for the trip of a lifetime to see Kimbo Slice fight Ken Shamrock
PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE & Sleachta workout MEDIA & Grianghraif
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Welterweight Duel Pitting Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward Against Gavin “War Horse” Sterritt Added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”
Éasca Tweet: “‘Irish Bad Boy’ @SwaggleBerryFin returns against the British “War Horse” @GavinSterritt ag #Bellator140, live and free on spike!"
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 27, 2015) – 26-year-old Connecticut native Brennan Ward (10-3) continues his run at 170-pounds when he meets Gavin Sterritt (6-1) ar an Aoine, Iúil 17 ag MOHEGAN Sun Arena i UNCASVILLE, Conn.
The contest serves as the fourth Spike TV-broadcast main card matchup of the blockbuster fight card. Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” a d'fhógair go luath.
The July 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) agus Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), chomh maith le Michael "Venom" Page (7-0) ag cur ar Bears Rudy (16-13).
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” a thosú ag díreach $25, atá ar díol anois agus is féidir a cheannach ag an Arena Oifig Bosca MOHEGAN Sun nó Ticketmaster.com.
After winning the Bellator Season Nine middleweight tournament, Ward fell short in a bid for the championship against Alexander Shlemenko, who held the title at the time. This past February, Ward would bounce back on short notice in his debut as a welterweight with a first-round rear-naked choke submission victory over Curtis Millender at Bellator MMA: “British Invasion.”
An Port Láirge, Conn. Tá dúchais ar affinity do chríochnú, as he has ended nine of his ten professional tilts before reaching the judges’ scorecards. With his hometown a mere 10 miles away from the venue, “The Irish Bad Boy” is sure to have a strong home cage advantage over his opponent.
Nine years Ward’s senior at 35, Sterritt is a submission specialist fighting out of Liverpool, England who has held titles for multiple regional promotions. “War Horse” has competed twice under the Bellator MMA banner already, earning victories at Bellator 99 and Bellator 114.
“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Dé hAoine, Iúil 17, MOHEGAN Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE, Conn.
Bellator Welterweight Teideal An comhrac in: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Michael Leathanach (7-0) vs. Bears Rudy (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
AMIR KHAN & CHRIS ALGIERI FIGHT WEEK QUOTES PLUS! PHOTOS FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
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BELLATOR MMA TO AIR ON AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 25, 2015) – On a holiday when Americans take a moment to remember those who gave their lives serving in the country’s armed forces, Bellator MMA officials are honored to announce a new partnership with the American Forces Network.
With the new deal in place, the American Forces Network will now broadcast Bellator MMA events on its global networks to American servicemen and women, chomh maith le U.S. Navy ships at sea.
“We at Bellator are always looking for ways to give back to our troops,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “We’re all extremely grateful for all that they do abroad to keep us safe, and we hope that they will enjoy some Bellator fights during any downtime they may have.”
Multiple Bellator athletes including Bobby Lashley and Mike Richman have served in the American Military.
“I’m personally thrilled for this new partnership,” said Bobby Lashley, who fights James Thompson on Meitheamh 19. “AFN is providing a platform for me to be fighting for my brothers and sisters who are away from home, fighting for us.”
The new partnership commences with June’s dual Bellator MMA events.
Ar Meitheamh 19, Bellator MMA visits St. Louis’ Scottrade Center for “Bellator MMA: Gan chríochnú Gnó,” featuring one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the sport with Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock. Chomh maith leis sin, several current Bellator fighters as well as some of the sport’s biggest legends will pay a visit to Scott Air Force Base on Dé Céadaoin, Meitheamh 17.
Ar Meitheamh 26, the promotion touches down at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Bealtaine., le “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which sees French striking specialist Cheick Kongo and Russian knockout artist and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage.
Complete details of the new Bellator MMA-American Forces Network partnership will be available shortly.
AMIR KHAN VS. CHRIS ALGIERI LIP SYNC BATTLE AHEAD OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE FIGHT FRIDAY, BEALTAINE 29 Ag Barclays CENTER
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JAVIER FORTUNA TAKES ON BRYAN VASQUEZ IN TELEVISED OPENER FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ON FRIDAY, BEALTAINE 29
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“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight, as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,
as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk
Éasca Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins agus @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ag an @KansasStarArena ar Meitheamh 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” imeacht, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.
The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Seosamh “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) agus iar-Chraobh Domhanda Trom-mheáchain Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 ag Arena Ionad Imeachta Kansas Star i Mulvane, Bealtaine.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “An Uaimh” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “An Nádúrtha” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pag “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Seosamh “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Tá príomh-aipeanna cártaí na hoíche beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS / 8 p.m. CT, cé go sruth réamh babhtaí ar Spike.com ag 7 p.m. AGUS / 6 p.m. CT.
Beidh babhtaí breise a fhógairt go luath.
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” a thosú ag díreach $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, ar fáil faoi láthair agTicketmaster.com.
Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Díreach 27 bliain d'aois, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ag Bellator 132 i mí Eanáir. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.
Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 láithrithe. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 de chuid 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 26, Arena Ionad Imeachta Kanas Star, MULVANE, Kansas
Príomh Cárta (9 p.m. AGUS)
Bellator trom Main Imeacht: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Gné comhrac Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight Gné comhrac: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight Gné comhrac: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Réamh Cárta
Bellator featherweight Prelim comhrac: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Seosamh Mac Tíre (18-10)
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,
as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk
Éasca Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins agus @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ag an @KansasStarArena ar Meitheamh 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” imeacht, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.
The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Seosamh “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) agus iar-Chraobh Domhanda Trom-mheáchain Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 ag Arena Ionad Imeachta Kansas Star i Mulvane, Bealtaine.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “An Uaimh” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “An Nádúrtha” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pag “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Seosamh “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Tá príomh-aipeanna cártaí na hoíche beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS / 8 p.m. CT, cé go sruth réamh babhtaí ar Spike.com ag 7 p.m. AGUS / 6 p.m. CT.
Beidh babhtaí breise a fhógairt go luath.
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” a thosú ag díreach $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, ar fáil faoi láthair agTicketmaster.com.
Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Díreach 27 bliain d'aois, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ag Bellator 132 i mí Eanáir. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.
Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 láithrithe. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 de chuid 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 26, Arena Ionad Imeachta Kanas Star, MULVANE, Kansas
Príomh Cárta (9 p.m. AGUS)
Bellator trom Main Imeacht: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Gné comhrac Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight Gné comhrac: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight Gné comhrac: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Réamh Cárta
Bellator featherweight Prelim comhrac: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Seosamh Mac Tíre (18-10)
Éasca Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins agus @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 ag an @KansasStarArena ar Meitheamh 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” imeacht, Bellator MMA officials are now turning their attention to the evening’s Spike.com-streamed preliminary lineup.
The first preliminary contest booked features featherweight standout Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Seosamh “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) agus iar-Chraobh Domhanda Trom-mheáchain Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 ag Arena Ionad Imeachta Kansas Star i Mulvane, Bealtaine.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “An Uaimh” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “An Nádúrtha” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pag “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Seosamh “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Tá príomh-aipeanna cártaí na hoíche beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS / 8 p.m. CT, cé go sruth réamh babhtaí ar Spike.com ag 7 p.m. AGUS / 6 p.m. CT.
Beidh babhtaí breise a fhógairt go luath.
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” a thosú ag díreach $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, ar fáil faoi láthair agTicketmaster.com.
Jenkins, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Díreach 27 bliain d'aois, Jenkins has already fought seven times under the Bellator MMA banner and is considered one of the top up-and-coming fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Highlight Kid” was one step away from a shot at the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title before coming up short against Georgi Karakhanyan ag Bellator 132 i mí Eanáir. The Corona, Calif. resident now looks to get back on the winning track at Bellator 139.
Wilk is a 33-year-old Kansas native who already boasts 28 professional contests to his name and made his Bellator MMA debut this past October, where he suffered a TKO loss to fellow Sunflower State veteran Ricky Musgrave. Wilk has been a staple on the Midwestern scene since 2007 and has incredibly fought to a judges’ decision only once in his 28 láithrithe. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 de chuid 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 26, Arena Ionad Imeachta Kanas Star, MULVANE, Kansas
Príomh Cárta (9 p.m. AGUS)
Bellator trom Main Imeacht: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Gné comhrac Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight Gné comhrac: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight Gné comhrac: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Réamh Cárta
Bellator featherweight Prelim comhrac: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Seosamh Mac Tíre (18-10)
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” adds middleweight slugfest pitting Joe Schilling vs. Hisaki Kato, making it the fourth and final main-card matchup
Éasca Tweet: ".@JoeSchilling187 and Hisaki Kato join #Bellator139 ag an @KansasStarArena ar Meitheamh 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Seosamh “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (2-4) agus Hisaki Kato (4-1) will clash in the fourth and final main-card matchup of next month’s “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” event which airs live on Spike.
Headlined by a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) agus iar-Chraobh Domhanda Trom-mheáchain Bellator MMA Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” ar siúl Meitheamh 26 ag Arena Ionad Imeachta Kansas Star i Mulvane, Bealtaine.
Additional matchups include lightweights Dave “An Uaimh” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “An Nádúrtha” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) ag cur ar Yamauchi suas (18-2).
Tá príomh-aipeanna cártaí na hoíche beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/ 8 p.m. CT, cé go sruth réamh babhtaí ar Spike.com. Beidh babhtaí breise a fhógairt go luath.
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” a thosú ag díreach $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, ar fáil faoi láthair ag Ticketmaster.com.
An Schilling 31-bliain d'aois a bhí ag troid go gairmiúil ó 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, nuair a thuill sé an dá U.S. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, chomh maith, ag obair ar a bhealach chun GLORY ar Last Man Buan tournament seo Meitheamh seo caite, iomaíocht trí huaire in oíche amháin. Rinne Schilling sé ar an bhfoireann Bellator MMA i mí na Samhna, scórála a “Knockout na Bliana” candidate stoppage of noted striker Melvin Manhoef.
A karate stylist who first made his name in Japan in the sport of Kudo – a hybrid version of MMA that involves fighting in a gi, gloves and a mask – the 32-year-old Kato will fight in the U.S. ar Meitheamh 26ú don chéad uair. Kato’s transition in 2013 to traditional MMA rules has proven to be a rousing success, as he’s earned four knockout victories in his first five bouts. Three of those wins were earned in the first round, including an April 2014 victory that came in just 53 soicind.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 26, Arena Ionad Imeachta Kanas Star, MULVANE, Kansas
Bellator trom Main Imeacht: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Gné comhrac Lightweight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight Gné comhrac: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi suas (18-2)
Bellator featherweight Gné comhrac: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)