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Categoriae Archives: 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 & MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS
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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”
Securus Tweet: “‘Irish Bad Boy’ @SwaggleBerryFin returns against the British “War Horse” @GavinSterritt at #Bellator140, live and free on spike!"
SANTA MONICA, Ill. (May 27, 2015) – 26-year-old Connecticut native Brennan Ward (10-3) continues his run at 170-pounds when he meets Gavin Sterritt (6-1) on Friday, July 17 at sol Mohegan Arena in 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” Annunciabitur cito.
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 Lima Douglas (26-5) atque Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), as well as Michael “Venom” Page (7-0) susceptis Rudy Bears (16-13).
Nullam enim “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” quod satus procul iustus $25, nunc in venditionem potest redimi qui Sun Arena Mohegan officio Box 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.”
The Waterford, Conn. finem habet affinitatem patria, 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” - Friday, July 17, Arena Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn.
Bellator Welterweight Title Fight: Lima Douglas (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight proelium Feature: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight proelium Feature: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight proelium Feature: 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, Ill. (May 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, as well as 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 June 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.
On June 19, Bellator MMA visits St. Louis’ Scottrade Center for “Bellator MMA: Unfinished Business,” featuring one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the sport with Kimbo Slice vs. Ken trifolium. Also, several current Bellator fighters as well as some of the sport’s biggest legends will pay a visit to Scott Air Force Base on Wednesday, June 17.
On June 26, the promotion touches down at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, May., apud “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” which sees French striking specialist Cheick Kongo and Russian knockout artist and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Draco” 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, MAIUS 29 At Barclays CENTER
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JAVIER FORTUNA TAKES ON BRYAN VASQUEZ IN TELEVISED OPENER FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE ON FRIDAY, MAIUS 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
Securus Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins atque @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 at the @KansasStarArena on June 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Ill. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” event, 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” Imago (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) et priore Bellator MMA Pullover Mundus Champion Alexander “Draco” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas stella Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Naturalis” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Sutam 'Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Nocturnae main card iactare liberum in quo uiuit et dens 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT, dum in praevia temporis daret fluent ad Spike.com 7 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. CT.
Additional erit nuntiatum in brevi temporis daret.
Nullam enim “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” quod satus procul iustus $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, at sunt availableTicketmaster.com.
Imago, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Just 27 annorum, 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 at Bellator 132 in January. The Corona, Ill. 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 apparentiae. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 eius 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas stella Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Main Card (9 p.m. ATQUE)
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Lightweight proelium Feature: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight proelium Feature: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight proelium Feature: Joe Brockmayer (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Praevium Card
Bellator featherweight Prelim proelium: Imago Bubba (8-2) vs. Joe Lupus (18-10)
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” receives first prelim fight,
as featherweight standout Bubba Jenkins meets gritty Midwestern veteran Joe Wilk
Securus Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins atque @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 at the @KansasStarArena on June 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Ill. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” event, 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” Imago (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) et priore Bellator MMA Pullover Mundus Champion Alexander “Draco” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas stella Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Naturalis” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Sutam 'Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Nocturnae main card iactare liberum in quo uiuit et dens 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT, dum in praevia temporis daret fluent ad Spike.com 7 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. CT.
Additional erit nuntiatum in brevi temporis daret.
Nullam enim “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” quod satus procul iustus $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, at sunt availableTicketmaster.com.
Imago, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Just 27 annorum, 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 at Bellator 132 in January. The Corona, Ill. 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 apparentiae. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 eius 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas stella Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Main Card (9 p.m. ATQUE)
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Lightweight proelium Feature: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight proelium Feature: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight proelium Feature: Joe Brockmayer (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Praevium Card
Bellator featherweight Prelim proelium: Imago Bubba (8-2) vs. Joe Lupus (18-10)
Securus Tweet: ".@2sinsurrJenkins atque @JoeNoseMMA set to headline #Bellator139 at the @KansasStarArena on June 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Ill. (May 18, 2015) – With an incredible four-fight Spike-broadcast main card already locked up for next month’s “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” event, 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” Imago (8-2), as he looks to build his way back to a title shot against 28-fight veteran Joe “The Nose” Wilk (18-10).
Featuring a heavyweight contest between French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) et priore Bellator MMA Pullover Mundus Champion Alexander “Draco” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov” takes place June 26 at Kansas stella Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.
Additional announced matchups include lightweights Dave “Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Naturalis” Alessio(35-17), former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) and a contest between middleweight sluggers with Joe “Sutam 'Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) on the event’s featured portion.
Nocturnae main card iactare liberum in quo uiuit et dens 9 p.m. AND / 8 p.m. CT, dum in praevia temporis daret fluent ad Spike.com 7 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. CT.
Additional erit nuntiatum in brevi temporis daret.
Nullam enim “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov,” quod satus procul iustus $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, at sunt availableTicketmaster.com.
Imago, a former NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Arizona State University, also earned All-American honors during a separate stint at Penn State University. Just 27 annorum, 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 at Bellator 132 in January. The Corona, Ill. 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 apparentiae. He’s at his most dangerous on the mat, where he’s earned a remarkable 15 eius 18 career victories by way of submission.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas stella Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Main Card (9 p.m. ATQUE)
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Lightweight proelium Feature: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight proelium Feature: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)
Bellator Middleweight proelium Feature: Joe Brockmayer (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Praevium Card
Bellator featherweight Prelim proelium: Imago Bubba (8-2) vs. Joe Lupus (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
Securus Tweet: ".@JoeSchilling187 and Hisaki Kato join #Bellator139 at the @KansasStarArena on June 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"
SANTA MONICA, Ill. (May 18, 2015) – A card loaded with explosive contests has received one more potential slugfest, as middleweight sluggers Joe “Sutam 'Em Up” Schilling (2-4) atque 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) et priore Bellator MMA Pullover Mundus Champion Alexander “Draco” Volkov (24-5), “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” fit June 26 at Kansas stella Event Center Arena in Mulvane, May.
Additional matchups include lightweights Dave “Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs. John “Naturalis” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) susceptis Yamauchi up (18-2).
Nocturnae main card iactare liberum in quo uiuit et dens 9 p.m. ATQUE/ 8 p.m. CT, dum in praevia temporis daret precibus Spike.com. Additional erit nuntiatum in brevi temporis daret.
Nullam enim “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” quod satus procul iustus $17 and include cage side seats for just $97, at sunt available Ticketmaster.com.
In XXXI annorum cum munere Brockmayer restitit 2006, starting his combat sports career in muay Thai, quo beneficio meritus uterque U.S. and world titles. Since he’s turned his focus to MMA, Schilling continues to compete in kickboxing events, as well, opus suum iter ad laudem cum staret in extremo torneamentum hominis hanc quoque olim Iunii, certandi ter in uno vesperam. Bellator MMA Brockmayer fecit debut in November, a scoring “Anni Knockout” candidate stoppage of noted striker Melvinus 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. on June 26th primum tempus. 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 seconds.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas stella Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Lightweight proelium Feature: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator featherweight proelium Feature: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)
Bellator featherweight proelium Feature: Joe Brockmayer (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)