Several Match-ups Announced for Detroit Brawl on Sunday, Janvier 22 à Detroit

Several match-ups have been announced for promoter Dmitriy Salita’s special Sunday edition of his “La bagarre de Détroit” series on Janvier 22, 2017, at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
In the night’s eight-round main event, Detroit’s perennial welterweight gate keeper and fan favorite LanardoPain ServerTyner (30-10-2, 19 KOs) will face Nagykanizsa, Hungary’s Istvan Dernanecz (10-4, 7 KOs).
Although Tyner’s original opponent, Wesley Tucker, was forced to withdraw with a training injury, his willingness to trade with anyone means he’s never in a bad fight. 19-year-old Dernanecz has said he’s coming across the ocean to take a giant step up in pro career with a victory over Tyner.
En cas de co-principal, Detroit bantamweight action hero James Gordon Smith (11-0, 6 KOs) will take on Kiskunfelegyhaza, Hungary’s Szilveszter Ajtai (10-3-1, 5 KOs). Following in Tyner’s footsteps, Smith’s fights are becoming must-see affairs in the Motor City and this international match-up should further his growing reputation.
In one of the main supporting bouts, cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (13-1, 8 KOs), from Magnitogorsk, Russie, will face Budapest, Hungary’s Andras Csomor (18-14-1, 14 KOs).
Also seeing action will be former cruiserweight world title challenger “Ouragan” Wright junior (15-2-1, 12 KOs) from Evanston, Illinois, making his heavyweight debut against Detroit’s Damon McCreary (15-6, 11 KOs) dans un huit rondes.
In a bantamweight four-rounder, undefeated bantamweight JaricoGreat Lakes King” O'Quinn (4-0, 3 KOs) will take on Chicago’s Angel Carvajal (2-5).
In a welterweight four, Detroit’s rejuvenated “Foudre” Larry Ventus (7-11-1, 3 KOs) will face Florida’s iron-jawed Jesus Lule (9-20-1, 1 KO).
Popular and undefeated super welterweight Ardreal Holmes (4-0, 2 KOs) of Flint, Michigan, is scheduled to fight Ohio’s Bryan Goldsby (3-1).
Match-ups featuring Toledo super middleweight DeAndre Ware (8-0, 6 KOs); undefeated Detroit heavyweight Marcus Carter (1-0, 1 KO); and undefeated Alabama super featherweight Dewayne Zeigler (5-0-1, 5 KOs) are yet to be announced.
Once again sponsored by the Greektown Casino Hotel, billets pour “La bagarre de Détroit” are priced at VIP $123, Box Seats are $80 et $60, Seating is $40, et $20. They are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com.
La nuit de combat, ouverture des portes à 4:00 h and the fights begin at 5:00 h. The Masonic Temple is located at 500 Temple Street in Detroit.
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Pour plus d'informations sur le “La bagarre de Détroit” or Salita Promotions, visite www.salitapromotions.com. Facebook et Gazouillement: @DetroitBrawl

Conor McGregor Fastest Climber On 120 Sportif, MVPindex Most Valued Athletes On Social Media Of 2016

McGregor topped only by three NFL Players and Rory McIlroy, and ahead of LeBron James; Ronda Rousey in at Number 18; NFL Dominates with Nine Athletes in Top 25

Janvier 11, 2017 (CHICAGO) – The Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (Ne Pas. 1), New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. (Ne Pas. 2) and the Houston Texans JJ Watt (Ne Pas. 3) were officially named the Top 3 Most Valued Athletes in Social Media of 2016 in a ranking created in partnership between MVPindex™ and 120 Sportif. UFC star Conor McGregor jumped an impressive 33 spots from last year’s index to claim the No. 5 spot in 2016, just behind golfer Rory McIlroy and ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James.

The ranking includes U.S. professional and Olympic athletes.

To determine the most valued athletes on social media this year, Chicago-based digital sports network 120 Sports collaborated with industry-leading social measurement and valuation platform MVPindex to rank athletes using a proprietary algorithm that evaluates all of their social activity throughout the past year. The ranking combines three separate scores: Atteindre (les fans, suiveurs, impressions), Engagement (aime, comments, actions, retweets, favorites) and Conversation (positive/negative mentions).

À 9 p.m. ET ce soir, 120 Sports will reveal the full list and take a deeper look at the Top Valued Athletes in Social Media on its nightly sports show, The Rally, a two-hour, first-of-its-kind interactive prime-time highlights show exclusively on Twitter. 120 Sports uses up-to-the-moment insight from consumer trends to shape the way it produces its daily live and on-demand programming, providing real-time data on what is resonating most with sports fans.

The National Football League dominated the 2016 ranking with 9 players in the Top 25. The NBA followed with five of the Top 25 athlètes. Wilson claimed the top spot for the second straight year with an overall ranking of 0.983, remaining at the center of the social spotlight this year not only for his athletic performance, but also for his recent marriage to singer Ciara.

Le 120 Sports talent team will provide insights and analysis on the Top 25 list, as well as break down the top viral trends, videos and photos on social media from this past year, ranking their top 3 in a variety of categories that resonated with sports fans this year like “Best Athlete & Team Mannequin Challenge,” “Cutest Athlete’s Kid Dance,” and “Best Workout Session Video.”

“We produce and deliver sports content based on whatever is the hottest story as indicated by what is trending on social media and what sports fans are talking about on social platforms,” said Jason Coyle, président de 120 Sportif. “MVPindex helps us to quantify the commanding voices and influencers on social media from the past year so we can continue to relate with our fans by showcasing the athletes that matter most to them.”

En outre, Cam Newton (Ne Pas. 16), Stephen Curry (Ne Pas. 11) and Antonio Brown (Ne Pas. 12) all made notable double-digit climbs up from 2015.
There are five women represented on the list in 2016; Alex Morgan (Ne Pas. 15), Serena Williams (Ne Pas. 16), Ronda Rousey (Ne Pas. 18), Hope Solo (Ne Pas. 22) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (Ne Pas. 25). The Seahawks, Patriots and Cavaliers all have two players each; the youngest person on the list is Beckham Jr. à 24, and the oldest is Tiger Woods at 41.

Top athletes in each sport include:

Robinson Cano (MLB)
Conor McGregor (UFC)
Russell Wilson (NFL)
Rory McIlroy (PGA TOUR)
James Lebron (NBA)
Alex Morgan (US Soccer)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Jeff Gordon (NASCAR)
Kerri Walsh Jennings (AVP)

Le 2016 list reveals interesting findings including a spotlight on the growth in popularity of MMA/UFC in the past year, as both McGregor (No.5) and Ronda Rousey (Ne Pas. 18) are featured in the Top 25.

“For years, the yard stick in determining social media value was based solely on the number of followers someone had. But at MVP we know that quantity does not mean quality,” said MVPindex co-founder Kyle Nelson. “With our sophisticated Engagement Value Assessment™ tool, we look at social media impressions, engagement, virality and social authority to help figure out what it’s all really worth.”

Nelson continued: “This year’s list rewarded those athletes who were able to leverage their success on the field of play to also win on social. They were able to consistently drive high levels of engagement through compelling content and authentic conversations with consumers. This not only helps build their own personal brands but also makes them the most effective ambassadors for the brands they represent.”
The Top 10 of the list is as follows:

Russell Wilson (NFL)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL)
J.J. Watt (NFL)
Rory McIlroy (PGA TOUR)
Conor McGregor (UFC)
James Lebron (NBA)
Tiger Woods (PGA TOUR)
Richard Sherman (NFL)
Tom Brady (NFL)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL)

To watch the full reveal of the Top 25 ranking results this evening including an additional spotlight on the Top 30 Social Athletes Under 30, visite rally.twitter.com à partir de 9 -11 p.m. ET.

About MVPindex
Fondé en 2014, MVPindex was the first social media intelligence platform to analyze athletes’ social media portfolios and calculate their digital brand value. Aujourd'hui, MVPindex is a comprehensive social media index and valuation platform for the sports and entertainment industries, offering real-time analytics on more than 43,000 athlètes, entertainers, teams, leagues, and brands ranked across the most popular social platforms. The MVPindex Engagement Value Assessment™ (EVA) has become the de facto industry standard for calculating the monetary value of social media campaigns and properties. MVPindex clients rely on this data and insight to make strategic decisions about brand ambassadors; evaluate their partnerships; maximize sponsorships; and see what is resonating with their fans. For more information or to request a demonstration, visite www.mvpindex.com.

Sur 120 Sportif
120 Sports is the ultimate destination for up-to-the-moment expert commentary on all trending sports topics. The digital-only broadcast network offers more than 50 hours of live and original content, plus more than 1,200 on-demand video clips, each week. Equity partners in 120 Sports include MLBAM, the NHL, the PGA TOUR, Campus Insiders, Time Inc. /Sports Illustrated, and Silver Chalice. The network’s daily live broadcasts include hosted programming delivering timely narratives of the stories across every sport, as well as breaking news, fan response, video highlights and live look-ins, all integrated with social conversation and expert analysis. Le 120 Sports free app has been lauded as one of the best in class by a host of media outlets and is available in both the Google Play and Apple App Store as well as a web experience at 120Sports.com. In addition to Chromecast, 120 Sports is also available on Apple TV, as well as other distribution outlets.

GH3 PROMOTIONS FIGHTERS LEROY DAVILA, KEENAN SMITH HIGHLIGHT NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD ON FRIDAY, JAN. 20 AT BALLYS ATLANTIC CITY HOTEL AND CASINO

PLUS UNDEFEATED DARMANI ROCK AND LOCAL FAVORITES ANTHONYJUICEYOUNG, HAFIZ MONTGOMERY, JEFF LENTZ
Adam Lopez faces Danny Roman in Main Event Of ShoBox: The New Generation Quadrupleheader Live on SHOWTIME®

Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis Takes On Christopher Brooker; Undefeated Super Lightweights Kenneth Sims Jr. & Emmanuel Robles Collide; Bantamweight Stephon Young Risks Undefeated Record against Elton Dharry

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ATLANTIC CITY (Jan.10, 2017) — GH3 Promotions undefeated up-and-comers Le Roy Davila et Keenan Smith will head an impressive list of prospects that will be featured in non-televised action on Vendredi nuit, Jan. 20 à Ballys Atlantic City Hotel & Casino that will precede a tremendous quadrupleheader that will be televised live on ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération carte sur Showtime.

Dans le cas de 12 tour principal, undefeated WBA No. 3-ranked super bantamweight Adam Lopez (16-0-1, 8 KOs) will face the WBA’s No. 4-classé Danny Roman (20-2-1, 7 KOs) in a title elimination bout.

Dans la co-métrage, invaincu super-moyens Ronald Ellis (13-0-1, 1 Caroline du Nord, 10 KOs) will face off with Christopher Brooker (11-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-round 168-pound matchup of ShoBox veterans.

In another eight-round featured bout, former national amateur champion Kenneth Sims Jr. (10-0, 3 KOs) et Emmanuel Robles (15-1-1, 5 KOs) will clash in a matchup of promising, unbeaten super lightweights making their ShoBox debuts in their toughest assignments to date.

Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, undefeated bantamweight Stephon Jeune (15-0-3, 6 KOs) prend Elton Dharry (21-5-1, 14 KO) dans un combat de huit rondes.

Davila (4-0, 2 KO) du Nouveau-Brunswick, New Jersey will take on fellow undefeated Anthony Taylor (4-0, 1 KO) of Warren, Ohio in a six-round bantamweight bout.

Davila, une 2016 United States Olympic Alternate is beginning his second year as a professional and is coming off a 4-round unanimous decision over Damon Simon on Novembre. 11à Philadelphie.

Taylor, 25, has been a professional for two years, and is coming off a third-round stoppage over Jajuan Gills last Juillet 23 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Forgeron, de Philadelphie, a un dossier de 9-0 avec 3 KO, and will take on Marquis Hawthorne (4-5, 1 KO) of Waco, Texas in a welterweight bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Le 26 year-old Smith is a seven-year professional. In recent bouts, he has stepped up the competition. He holds a second-round knockout over previously undefeated Lavell Hadley (2-0). Dans son dernier combat, Smith won an eight-round unanimous decision over Benjamin Whitaker (10-1-1) le nov. 6, 2015 à Las Vegas, sur ShoBox.

Aubépine, 25, is a two-year pro and holds a win over previously undefeated Francisco Cruz (5-0). He will be looking to break a three-fight losing streak, with the latest being a four-round unanimous decision to undefeated Jeremy Nichols (6-0) sur Sept. 30 à Las Vegas.

Also seeing action in a 6-round bout is local favorite Anthony “Jus” Jeune (14-2, 6 KO) of Atlantic City who will take on James Robinson (4-5-4, 1 KO) de Brooklyn, N. Y., dans une ferraille poids welter.

Former amateur standout, Darmani Rock (6-0, 4 KO) de Philadelphie se affronteront Solomon Maye (3-7-2, 3 KO) de New Haven, Connecticut in a six-round heavyweight bout.

Dans les combats de quatre rondes, Hafiz Montgomery (3-1, 2 KO) de Toms River, N.J. prend Tracey Johnson (4-5-4) of Boston in a cruiserweight battle; Jeff Lentz (5-1, 1 KO) Port de Lanoka, N.J. se battra Jeff Souffrant (3-1, 1 KO) de Fort Lauderdale, Fla. dans un combat welters.

Billets pour le spectacle, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions, Kings Promotions in association with Thompson Boxing (the main event) and Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, sont $125, $100 $75 & $50 et peuvent être achetés à www.ticketmaster.com ou en appelant 1-800-745-3000

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Le producteur exécutif est Gordon Hall avec Richard Gaughan produisant et Rick Phillips diriger.

A must win for Nicklow; Golden opportunity for Fields

 

Baltimore, MD (Janvier 11, 2017) – When Jessie “The Beast” Nicklow enters the ring Vendredi evening against Chauncey Fields, he’ll do so in need of an impressive victory.

The Baltimore native has a solid 25-8-3 record avec 8 knockouts and built a reputation for remarkable physical toughness. The 29-year-old however has come up short in some of his recent bouts against world class fighters including 2012 Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata, Ronald Gavril and Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Nicklow’s undefeated when he fights in Maryland but is faced with a hungry opponent that has everything to gain.

Enter Chauncey “Grimm” Fields. Living and fighting out of Lynchburg, Virginie, Fields is 4-0 avec 2 KO. Sur papier, some have been critical due to the experience gap however Fields’ first four fights were six rounders and he sees the opportunity as a way to better his career sooner than later.

“This is an interesting fight because Jessie needs this win to remain a contender and Chauncey wants to make a name for himself at an early stage of his career,"Dit Jake Smith. “The winner will definitely move onto bigger things and both guys understand the importance of this fight.”

The eight round super middleweight contest headlines a Jake Smith’s Baltimore Pro Boxing pro-am card dubbed as “Scary Night at the Fights” live from Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. Billets à partir de $50 are on sale by logging onto Baltimoreboxing.com or calling 410-375-9175.

En cas de co-principal, Baltimore’s “Dangerous” Donald Wallace looks to go 2-0 when he faces fellow unbeaten Tahir Thomas (4-0-1, 3 KO), de Salisbury, MD over six rounds. Wallace turned pro last year with a first round knockout while Thomas most recently drew with 10-0 Antowyan Aikens.

Undercard bouts include four rounders featuring Roger Caruso and Lamont White, Ernest Hall against Cleveland Hemphill and Gary Hudson vs Marvin Johnson.

There will also be an amateur portion of the card, topped by a heavyweight title rematch between Brian “Bam Bam” Haneschlager and Dallas Butts and Baltimore Boxing is running a 50/50 along with a silent auction to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Pour plus d'informations, visiter Baltimoreboxing.com.

Selina Barrios to Make Pro Debut Jan, 21 à San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (Janvier 11, 2017)Amateur standout, Selina “Reine aztèque” Quartiers, sister of undefeated lightweight sensation, Mario Barrios (17-0, 9 KOs), is set to make her pro debut on Janvier, 21, 2017. The fight will take place at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, sur “La nuit des champions de Famoso” carte à San Antonio, TX, presented by former world champion, Carlos “El Famoso” Hernandez. Selina will face, ….. dans un combat de quatre rondes.
Quartiers, an amateur standout, has power in both hands. Her crowd-pleasing style was admired by many in the amateurs. As a teenager, Selina Barrios defeated the very talented Mikayla Meyer, who represented Team USA in 2016. Barrios wants the city of San Antonio to know they will now have a female pugilist to get behind. Look for Barrios to come out swinging.
“Tout d'abord, I want to thank my family for all their support during my time away from boxing.said an enthused Selina Barrios. “Everyone who’s seen me in the ring, knows I’m an aggressive fighter that throws a lot of power punches. I’m always going to be looking for the knockout. I’m very happy to be making my pro debut in San Antonio. I want to build my fan base one fight at a time. I’m inviting all boxing fans from San Antonio to come see me fight. I’m only 22-years old, so I have plenty of time to make my mark in this sport. I have dreams and ambitions of becoming a world champion. God willing, I’ll reach that goal.
Les billets pour Famoso’s Night of Boxing, cher $25, $40, $50, $80 et $120 sont maintenant en vente, et peuvent être achetés en appelant Famoso Productions à (210) 240-2071 ou (210) 422-8787. Pour plus d'informations, visite www.famosoproductions.com. Le San Antonio Shrine Auditorium est situé à 901 N Loop 1604 Le, San Antonio, TX. Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 P.M., première cloche à 7:30 P.M.

STACKED FIGHT CARD OPENS THE YEAR FOR NEF IN LEWISTON

Lewiston, Maine (Janvier 11, 2017) Combats -Nouveau Angleterre (NEF) retourne au Colisée de la Banque Androscoggin le Février 11, 2017 avec son prochain événement d'arts martiaux mixtes, “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, the fight promotion announced the full card for the event. The night will feature both amateur and professional MMA bouts.

 

Headlining the evening will be the semi-finals of the tournament to crown a new professional lightweight champion. The title was vacated when previous champion Devin Powell (8-1) signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ryan Sanders (12-8) va prendre John Ortolani (8-10) tandis que Jon Lemke (5-7) visages Jesse Erickson (9-5) in a rematch from Bellator 93. The winners of those two bouts will meet in the finals tentatively scheduled forNEF 28” Plus tard cette année.

 

In a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout, Ras Hylton (0-0) fera ses débuts professionnels contre Mike Hansen (5-4). The 6’6″ Hylton, ou “Rasquatch” as he is known amongst his fans, was voted the “2016 Recrue de l'année” by NEF fans after going 3-0 en tant qu'amateur. Hansen was a Maine state wrestling champion for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), and he has developed quite a reputation for downing larger opponents on both the mats and the MMA cage. Hansen was the recipient of the “2016 Soumission de l'année” prix.

 

Speaking of 2016 lauréats, la “Fighter de l'année,” plume perspective Aaron Lacey (4-0), will look for his fifth consecutive victory in less than a year when he meets Florida’s Chris Jacobs (1-0). Jacobs put together an impressive 8-3 enregistrement en tant qu'amateur, winning regional titles along the way.

 

The amateur card will feature a bout for the light-heavyweight strap as Ryan Glover (3-1) défend contre Victor Irwin (2-0). Glover has held the title since last February. Both Glover and Irwin were Maine state wrestling championsGlover with MVHS and Irwin with Brewer High School.

 

Also scheduled on the amateur card are no less than three women’s bouts. Angela Jeune (1-2), who put on multiple “Lutte de la Nuit” performances in 2016, returns to face New Hampshire’s Christine Brothwell (0-2). Coéquipier de Young, Katie Baker (0-0), will make her in-cage debut against another tough competitor from the Granite State in the form of Alex Walker (2-1), tandis que Sarah Ziehm makes her debut against Nicole Burgess (0-1).

 

The full “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION” carte de combat (sous réserve de modifications):

 

PROFESSIONNEL

235 Mike Hansen 5-4 (Berserkers MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Class MMA)

 

160 Matt Denning 3-5 (CMBJJ) vs Ricky Dexter 0-0 (Équipe irlandaise)

155 Ryan Sanders 12-8 (MMA de Young) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

155 Jesse Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) vs Jon Lemke 5-7 (Équipe irlandaise)

 

145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (MMA de Young) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boxing & MMA)

 

145 Josh Harvey 2-0 (MMA de Young) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)

 

135 Elias Leland 2-2 (L'Académie) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (Team Fury)

AMATEUR

205*TITRE Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) (c) vs Victor Irwin 2-0 (MMA de Young)

 

205 Zeal McGrew 1-1 (Redline) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)

185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Sean Worcester 0-1 (Indépendant)

 

155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Club Combat Incassable) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

155 Ross Dannar 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (L'Académie)

 

155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Indépendant) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)

 

145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Frank Johanson 1-2 (CMBJJ)

 

140 Henry Clark 3-1 (Choi Institut) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (MMA de Young)

 

135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (First Class MMA) vs Fred Lear 4-2 (MMA de Young)

 

135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Class MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

125 Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Indépendant) contre James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)

 

125 Ryan Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) contre Justin Witham 2-4 (Club Combat Incassable)

 

125 Angela Jeune 1-2 (MMA de Young) vs Christine Brothwell 0-2 (Bucket Brigade)

 

115 Nicole Burgess 0-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

115 Katie Baker 0-0 (MMA de Young) vs Alex Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)

 

 

Prochain événement de la NEF, “NEF 27: RÉAPPARITION” aura lieu le Samedi, Février 11, 2017 à 7 p.m. Billets à partir de $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, suivez-les sur Twitter @nefights et rejoignez le groupe Facebook officiel "Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre."

 

Leo Santa Cruz, Dejan Zlaticanin & Mikey Garcia Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Photos

Fighters Enter the Ring Samedi, Janvier 28 à partir de
the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Live on SHOWTIME®
Cliquez ICI for Photos from Ricky Horne/TGB Promotions
Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Scott Hirano / SHOWTIME
LOS ANGELES (Janvier 10, 2017) — Ancien champion du monde trois divisions Leo Santa Cruz continued to prepare for his featherweight world title rematch against Carl Frampton and hosted a Los Angeles media workout Tuesday before he headlines action on Samedi, Janvier 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and live on Showtime.
Also working out for the media at Fortune Gym Tuesday were lightweight world champion Dejan Zlaticanin et ancien champion de deux divisions Mikey Garcia, who meet in the opening bout on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with Cyclone Promotions and TGB Promotions, sont au prix de $504, $404, $304, $204, $104 et $54, et sont en vente. Les billets sont disponibles au www.AXS.com.
Here is what the participants had to say Tuesday:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
My dad is my trainer full-time. He’s always been the one who knows how to point out and correct the mistakes I make in training. I think having him full-time will be a big difference. He will push me more.
I think I have to land more clean punches this time. I’m going to work the body more and break him down. I’m going to sit on my punches a lot better. I couldn’t land my punches clearly and with enough power.
I’m excited because Las Vegas is like my second hometown. I’ve fought there throughout my career. They give me great support. I know that when I’m tired and hear them scream, it will give me the energy to go the distance.
I don’t think I had trouble adjusting to fighting on the East Coast. But there aren’t as many Mexican fans over there; so hopefully I will have some more support this time. None of that really matters once we get into the ring though. It’s just me and Carl in there.
I have the loss in my head. I don’t just want to do it for myself. I want to do it for everyone who has doubted me. Once I prove them wrong and win this fight, then I’ll be proud of myself.
I’m going to fight like this is for my first world title. I’m going up there as a nobody and I’m going to go make a name for myself. I’m coming with that kind of hunger.
I’m going to show everyone what I’ve been working on. I want to prove that I’m better than Carl Frampton. If everything works out, we’ll get the victory.
My fans have kept me motivated and given me the hunger to go out there and reclaim my title. That’s what I want to do. I hope it’s another Fight of the Year, but this time I will get the victory.
I feel stronger since the last fight and I’ve been preparing for everything. We’re sparring some bigger guys just to keep me prepared. We have strong, fast and heavy opponents. Carl Frampton won’t have anything we aren’t ready for.
CONGÉ Zlaticanin
If Garcia tries to go toe-to-toe or stay in the center of the ring, I will knock him out. If he tries to jab and move, then I will have to find my way to his head and break him down.
“Le camp d'entraînement a été très bien passé. I feel very good. I can’t wait to get in the ring and perform. I’m proud to be on a show like this against a star like Mikey Garcia.
It is a big deal to be the first boxing champion from Montenegro. I’ve lived the dream that I’ve had since I was a child and first stepped into a boxing gym.
I’m not worried about Garcia’s layoff. That is something he has to worry about. I just have to focus on Janvier 28. I believe that I will be victorious.
All of the fans are going to enjoy this fight and they will see me successfully defend my world title.
I feel great training out here in Los Angeles. It’s totally different from in Europe and this style of working and training has really helped me.
I change my style for every fighter. Each fighter is totally different and you can’t fight any two guys the same way. You have to adjust.
A champion needs to fight everyone. That’s what I believe. There are some champions right now who do not want to face me.
Mikey Garcia is already talking about fights with Manny Pacquiao and Vasyl Lomachenko, but he hasn’t gotten past me. He has a big test in the ring and I am going to stop him.
I am very motivated by Garcia talking about future fights. I will show everybody that the talk means nothing. They will see everything in the ring.
Mikey GARCIA
I’m picking up right where I left off. My second fight back and I get to fight against an undefeated world champion. The quality of Zlaticanin means a lot more to me than picking up a world title. I’m super motivated for this win and to make this a great year.
“Ceci est une grande opportunité pour moi. It’s a very dangerous fight. That’s why I took it. These are the kind of challenges that I want. I’m ready to prove to everybody that I’m back right where I belong.
I’m not overlooking Zlaticanin, but everybody else seems to be. People ask me about what I’d want for future fights, but I know how dangerous this guy is. Anything could happen. But I know that I have what it takes to beat him. Il a le pouvoir, but I also have power. The best man is going to win that night.
Becoming an undefeated world champion like my opponent doesn’t come easy. It happens for a reason. He may be not as known to the casual fan, but anybody can tell you how dangerous he is. Some people think it’s a little too much for me right now. But I’m ready to prove everybody wrong and take on this challenge.
I have to prepare for anything. I’m not there to dictate pace or anything, I’m there to make sure I win at all costs. I’m ready to fight any style and beat Dejan on Janvier 28. This is a great way to get back in the position I want to be in.
I expect him to come in and try to knock my head off. He’s a power puncher and that’s what he does. If he wants to pressure me, I’ll be ready for that.
I never felt like I left. I was inactive from fighting but I never stopped training. The intensity is fully picked up right now. This is my job and this is what I need to do to win this fight.
I’m ready to turn up the notch and focus in on having a great training camp. I have a great team and we’ve had quality sparring. It’s been a fantastic camp.
You have all of the elements here for a great fight. My opponent is hungry, he’s ready and undefeated. I’m more motivated than ever. So you know it’s going to be a great fight.
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Président & PDG de Sport Ringstar
The first fight between Santa Cruz and Frampton was, pour moi, the Fight of the Year. We have two other world title fights on this card and top to bottom it’s one of the best cards I can remember. I’m going to make sure I’m in my seat early.
Mikey Garcia has the potential to become the biggest superstar in the sport. He has a great personality and can really fight. All the ingredients are there. Here he has a very tough fight though. Zlaticanin is the ‘King Kong’ du Monténégro. He’s a dangerous puncher and it’s going to be a great fight.
It’s a great card but if I had to pick one fight to steal the show, it would Zlaticanin vs. Garcia. That is going to be a spectacular knockout, d'une façon ou d'une autre.
The main event is as good as it gets. It’s going to pick up in round 13. Leo knows that he has to make adjustments. He knows he wasn’t at his best the first time. He was out of his comfort zone and had distractions. If Leo is properly prepared physically and mentally, then he should come out victorious.
Leo knew as soon as the results were read that he wanted the rematch. That’s the kind of mindset he has. He knows that he’s a better fighter than he showed in July. He knows what he needs to do.
By becoming Fighter of the Year, and everything that comes with it, Frampton is flying high. This is a guy who is now a pound-for-pound great fighter. He worked all his life for that spot and he doesn’t want to give it up. For the UK fighters, fighting in Las Vegas is the pinnacle of the sport. I think there will be a lot of Irish people there and I just can’t wait for the first bell to ring.
JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Père de Santa Cruz & Entraîneur
“Je me sens vraiment bien. My cancer is dormant right now and I feel like I’m recuperating and getting back to my normal self. I’m making sure that everything is fine and I’m doing well with the doctors. Right now everything on the health forefront is good.
I am happy to be part of Leo’s training camp again. I think that was the major difference in his last fight. I’m back pressuring him again and making sure he keeps the pressure on his opponent. I think my presence in the gym reminds him of the work he needs to do.
Leo wasn’t defending the way that he should have in the last fight, he kept throwing punches without blocking. He was throwing sluggish, slow punches. I’m getting him back on point and making sure that he doesn’t let up.
ROBERT GARCIA, Frère Garcia & Entraîneur
Dejan Zlaticanin is a very strong fighter, not only physically, but mentally. We’re training like never before. We’ve been training hard for two months and preparing for a really tough fight. This fight is a big fight and it brings even bigger ones after.
Mikey wants these big challenges. Zlaticanin is a polished champion with tremendous power. The challenge is ahead of him. There are so many big names at lightweight and other weight classes. His goals are to get there, and it starts with this fight.
It’s been a few years since Mikey’s last fight in Las Vegas so it’s really exciting to be on the card headlined by Frampton-Santa Cruz 2. We know it’s going to be a huge crowd and they’ll be supporting Mikey. Plus, with all the Frampton fans that will be there, we know that it’s going to be an incredible atmosphere. Mikey knows this is the beginning of huge things. After this, Mikey will be the one headlining.
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LES FANS INVITÉS À REJOINDRE ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, Wanderlei Silva, MAT MITRIONE, 'ROI MO' & LE « GRAND » JOHN MCCARTHY CHEZ BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST À DAVE & BUSTER À LOS ANGELES

 

QUOI: Bellator 170 Fête des fans

OÙ: Dave & Buster's à la Promenade du Howard Hughes Center

6081 Centre Dr.

Los Angeles, COMME 90045

 

QUAND: Jeudi, Janvier 19

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

 

OMS: Royce Gracie

Kazushi Sakuraba

Wanderlei Silva

Roi Mo

John McCarthy

Matt Mitrione

Royce Gracie

Le nom Gracie est synonyme de MMA, et c'est en grande partie à Royce Gracie, un homme qui est considéré comme l'inventeur du sport tel que nous le connaissons aujourd'hui. Le vainqueur de la première de plusieurs événements de l'UFC, Gracie serait démanteler plusieurs adversaires en une seule nuit, beaucoup d'entre eux étaient beaucoup plus grande que lui. Pendant de nombreuses années, il n'y avait pas de réponse pour la technique Gracie Jiu-Jitsu qu'il a amenée au combat. Aujourd'hui, il est difficile de trouver un combattant de MMA qui ne s'est pas entraîné dans l'art du jiu-jitsu brésilien que son père a inventé. En février de 2016, Gracie a titré "Bellator 149", un événement qui a fracassé les records d'audience de l'entreprise qui restent intacts à ce jour.

 

Kazushi Sakuraba

Avec un CV incroyable mis en évidence par des victoires sur quatre membres de la légendaire famille Gracie, dont Royler, Renzo, Ryan, et Royce Gracie, Sakuraba a hérité du surnom de « The Gracie Hunter ». L'artiste martial mixte japonais est surtout connu pour son premier affrontement avec Royce, un marathon de 90 minutes qui s'est terminé par un TKO (arrêt de coin) victoire de Sakuraba presque 17 il y a des années. Gracie vengerait plus tard sa perte, remportant une décision unanime contre Sakuraba à « K-1 Dynamite États-Unis!!" à l'intérieur du Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Maintenant, près d'une décennie plus tard, les deux légendes se retrouvent et Bellator MMA vous donne la chance d'être là quand cela se produit!

 

Matt Mitrione

Matt Mitrione a initialement mis ses talents au service du football, signer en tant qu'agent libre non repêché avec les Giants de New York en 2002. Après de brefs passages avec les 49ers de San Francisco et les Vikings du Minnesota, Mitrione est entré dans la cage du MMA et n'a pas regardé en arrière depuis. Le vétéran de l'UFC à 14 reprises a commencé sa carrière professionnelle avec des victoires lors de ses cinq premiers combats, dont quatre sont venus par KO. Connu comme l'un des meilleurs finisseurs du sport, le natif d'Indianapolis, âgé de 37 ans, a récemment terminé sa course avec son ancien employeur, prendre la décision de tester la libre agence. Mitrione cherchera désormais à dupliquer le succès qu'il a rencontré tout au long de sa carrière, quand il rencontre Fedor Emelianenko à San José en février.

 

Wanderlei Silva

L'ancienne superstar de l'UFC Wanderlei Silva sera également présente le Janvier 20, comme "The Axe Murderer" se prépare pour ses débuts au Bellator MMA dans l'année très attendue de 2017. L'homme qui l'a constamment appelé depuis qu'il a rejoint la promotion dirigée par Scott Coker, Chael Sonnen, participera à l'événement principal de « Bellateur 170 » juste un jour après le "Fan Fest". Un vétéran de 48 combats, Silva a rejoint la mêlée du Bellator MMA après une illustre carrière à l'UFC, passer au crible les puissances moyennes Cung Le, Brian Stann, et actuel champion de division Michael Bisping. Avec 25 de son 35 victoires en carrière à venir par KO, le hotshot brésilien de 40 ans est impatient de faire sentir sa présence à l'intérieur de la cage Bellator MMA. Rejoignez-nous pour « Bellateur 170 » "Fan Fest" à Los Angeles et rencontrez la légende lui-même avant qu'il ne fasse ses débuts promotionnels.

 

Roi Mo

"King Mo" est un pilier du Bellator MMA depuis 2013, combattre tout le monde que la division des poids lourds légers et lourds a à offrir. Ce sera la deuxième apparition de Lawal à l'événement "Fan Fest" de Bellator MMA, donner aux fans une autre occasion de rencontrer l'attaquant explosif à l'extérieur de la cage. Après sa récente victoire dans l'événement principal sur Satoshi Ishii, "Mo" jette maintenant son dévolu sur d'autres combats "Moneyweight" pour assouvir sa soif.

 

John McCarthy

Connu par beaucoup sous le nom de « Big » John McCarthy, l'arbitre de longue date du MMA portera son attention sur le «Fan Fest» de Bellator MMA et appellera les coups lors d'une journée amusante avec certains des plus grands fans que le sport a à offrir. McCarthy a officié un certain nombre de combats mémorables promus par Bellator MMA, l'UFC et autres, devenir l'un des arbitres les plus notoires de l'histoire du sport.

INFO LUTTE: Bellator 170: Ortiz contre. Sonnen aura lieu le Samedi, Janvier 21 du Forum à Los Angeles et sera diffusé en direct et gratuitement sur SPIKE à 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Les flux undercard très attendus en direct sur Bellator.com et l'application mobile Bellator à partir de 6:50 p.m. ET/3:50 p.m. PT.

 

Les billets pour l'événement commencent à $36 et sont maintenant en vente au Bellator.com, ainsi que Ticketmaster.com.

 

La carte principale épique est mise en vedette par un affrontement légendaire des poids lourds légers qui oppose les superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) contre Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). En outre, un événement co-principal poids welters mettant en vedette Paul Daley (38-14-2) contre Brennan Ward (14-4) et un combat de poids moyen entre Ralek Gracie (3-0) et Hisaki Kato (7-2) sera également présenté sur la carte principale télévisée de Spike. Enfin, un piqûres de concours de plume Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) contre Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) et une bataille légère récemment annoncée mettant en vedette Derek champs (17-6) et Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) conclure la première carte principale de Bellator MMA de la nouvelle année.

 

Sur la carte préliminaire diffusée par Bellator.com, poids mouches femelles Rebecca Ruth (6-2) et Colleen Schneider (10-7) rejoindra les débuts promotionnels de LA Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) et artiste poids lourd Jack May (8-3). L'undercard comprend également le retour anticipé de Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), William "Pump" (8-3), et Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

Adrien Broner, Adrian Granados & Floyd Mayweather Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Samedi, Février 18 from Cintas Center at Xavier University
In Cincinnati & En direct sur Showtime
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CINCINNATI (Janvier 10, 2017) — Former four-division world champion Adrien Broner hosted a press conference in his hometown of Cincinnati Tuesday as he prepares to return home to face hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados sur Samedi, Février 18from the Cintas Center at Xavier University and live on AFFICHER L'HEURE®.
The press conference featured Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather, who will help promote the Showtime Championship Boxing card that begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, sont au prix de $250, $100, $75, $50 et $30, non compris les frais applicables, et sont maintenant en vente. Les billets peuvent être achetés en ligne à www.ticketmaster.com ou en appelant 1-800-745-3000.
Here is what the participants had to say on Tuesday:
ADRIEN BRONER
I’ve fought at home a lot and to come back with another fight like this is an awesome feeling. I know it’s going to be a great night. It’s going to be a great night for Cincinnati and for my career.
We’ve brought Granados into camp for sparring before but I’m a much different fighter now. I know he is too and I think it’s going to make an exciting, explosive fight. Granados is no pushover. He’s not an opponent that anybody can just pick up a win. I knew Adrian Granados will bring the best out of Adrien Broner.
I know that I have what it takes to take over boxing. To do that I need to focus 100 percent on boxing and crafting my skills. That’s my mindset and that’s what I’m focused on.
I’m here to do less talking, and more fighting and smiling. I’m going to put on a great show on Février 18. It’s all about putting on great performances and winning.
I go into every fight with the confidence to be myself. If I do what I have to do, I can be victorious. Granados is coming to fight. I have to be focused because he won’t lay down.
It’s just about me doing better. It’s about changing for the better and being as positive as can be. I’m not bringing negativity to anything I do.
I won’t have any distractions fighting at home. I know how to block everything out and stay focused on what’s in front of me.
I’ve been on the downside and the upside of boxing, but my name has made it through. I’m not going to take my talent for granted and I’m going to change for the better.
It’s great to have Floyd and Mayweather Promotions involved in this event. Floyd has always supported me and I owe him a lot. He’s really been a mentor to me. He’s helped me stay level-headed throughout everything.
Right now I’m all about my future, mes enfants, my team and putting on a great performance as a boxer. I’m always going to be entertaining, because I’m always going to be me.
ADRIAN GRANADOS
I’m confident that I’m more determined than any other fighter I’ll face. I’ll also have a few tricks up my sleeve on fight night. I haven’t shown everything in my arsenal.
I was in camp with Adrien Broner when he fought Marcos Maidana, so I know him pretty well. I’ve been compared to Maidana, but everyone has their own style. I’m going to get this win my own way.
I’m focused on what I have to do as a fighter. We have different weapons and we can mix it up and fight in different ways. The accumulation of my punches can wear a fighter down.
It’s a great honor to be here and I’ve let Adrien know that I’m grateful for the opportunity. This is a great fight for boxing. There are a lot of great big fights out there and our fight isn’t as well-known, but if you know boxing, you know that I come to win.
Adrien Broner is a great fighter. He’s a four-division champion and that’s no fluke. He’s fought everybody at the championship level. Now he’s giving me this opportunity and I’ve let it be known that the best man will win.
We’re going to wait and see round by round. I don’t like going to the judgesscorecard and fighting in his hometown, I’m going to try to get a knockout. I have to do anything in my power to keep the fight out of the judges’ mains.
I’ve mostly fought at home in Chicago but I’ve always wanted a tough challenge on the road like this. I’m excited to step into someone’s backyard and be the villain who ruins the day.
Floyd Mayweather, Président de Promotions Mayweather
These are going to be two hungry lions in the ring, and that’s what it’s all about. It’s about giving the people entertainment. Adrien Broner is flashy, flamboyant and outspoken. He’s still young and has a lot to go out there and prove. He doesn’t just want to show that he’s one of the best, but that he’s the best in the sport.
You have to go out there every day and prove you’re the best. Adrian Granados is always in action-packed fights and he brings excitement. This is a great matchup. These guys know that they aren’t fighting pushovers. It’s the best versus the best.
Both fighters have great trainers and great teams. I’ve helped pave the way for these guys, but so have these trainers. They’ve helped bring these men to this point. I think they both have potential to be stars.
The sport of boxing is so interesting and there are so many great fights coming up. This is an important fight for the sport in a stretch where there are a lot of exciting matchups.
I’m proud of Adrien Broner. He’s had a minor setback leading to major comeback. He’s going to come back better than ever. But he can’t overlook this opponent. You can look up and all of a sudden you’re down.
No one can overlook Adrian Granados. It’s a really good matchup. This guy definitely reminds me of Marcos Maidana. I don’t know if he can punch like him, but the style and aggressiveness is there. He’s always in action packed fights.
Adrien has speed and power, but I’m looking to see Adrien throwing combinations. That’s what some fighters lack nowadays. We think too much about ‘Money’ Mayweather, and forget about ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd. Il avait un 90 percent knockout rate. I think we need to see an aggressive Adrien that will throw combinations while staying smart.
I love being a promoter and giving back to young fighters. I didn’t become a promoter to make money. I did it because I want to make money for fighters and make their dreams come true. My company is easy to work with, because we’re only focused on the fighters.
I want both fighters to give Cincinnati and the whole world a great fight. You’re young, hungry and dedicated. Show the world what you’re about.
Ravone LITTLEJOHN, CEO of About Billions
This is going to be a great fight for the city of Cincinnati. Adrien is undefeated when he fights in his hometown. We can’t wait to do it again.
It’s been a year since Adrien’s last fight in Cincinnati and we’re excited that the time is now. Ça va être un combat difficile. Adrien knows that Granados isn’t easy at all.
We’ve brought Granados in as a sparring partner before so we know what we’re up against. I think this is a perfect matchup for Adrien and the fans to enjoy a great night of action.
LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
We know on Février 18 that Adrien Broner is going to bring his best. He’s one of the top stars in the sport and I know that he’s going to put on a great show for his city.
Adrian Granados has only lost by split or majority decision, no one has ever dominated this man. We know that he’s going to be there to make this a competitive fight.
We’re looking forward to working with About Billions on making this a great, sold-out event. This venue is fabulous and we think it will be electric on fight night.
MIKE STAFFORD, Entraîneur de Broner
Adrien has been training hard for this fight. This is about winning. Adrien wants to win and he wants to compete. This is a going to be an exciting and explosive fight.
This is going to be a great fight with a great undercard. It’s going to be a fun atmosphere and we hope that everyone comes out and supports us on Février 18.”
GEORGE HERNANDEZ, Granados’ Entraîneur
Mike Stafford and I go all the way back to about 1978 at the Olympic training center. We’ve trained a lot of guys together and I know him very well. I’ve come here to bring fighters for sparring since Adrien Broner was a little kid.
Adrien Broner has the big name and every fighter needs a big name so that he can take that step up. It’s a business and we’ll mean business inside the ring.
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MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

 

HOLLYWOOD, COMME. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Caroline du Nord) contre Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 Caroline du Nord), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Enfin, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) contre Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.

Les billets pour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani commence à $24 et sont en vente dès maintenant au KansasStarEventCenter.com, ainsi que Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, où il a combattu 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Avec 21 de son 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Originaire de Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 de son dernier 12. Depuis qu'il a rejoint la mêlée Bellator MMA 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Plus récemment,, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star André Fialho à ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 secondes dans la lutte. Avec 10 de son 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

Mise à jour Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Carte principale:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Caroline du Nord) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Mise à jour Carte préliminaire:

Bout de vedette poids moyen: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

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