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Março 3 em Moscou, Rússia
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ST. PETERSBURG, Rússia (Janeiro 2, 2017) – M-1 Global has announced a battle of undefeated fighters to headline M-1 Desafio 75 as M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko takes on top challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov, Março 3, em Moscou, Rússia.
M-1 Desafio 75 será transmitido ao vivo de Moscou em alta definição em www.M1Global.TV. Os telespectadores vão poder assistir as lutas preliminares e card principal, registando-se registrar em www.M1Global.TV. Os fãs podem assistir a toda a acção em seus computadores, bem como sobre Android e da Apple smartphones e tablets.
Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0), lutando fora de Tyumen, Rússia, used his tremendous Muay Thai skills to capture the coveted M-1 Challenge welterweight title belt last April at M-1 Desafio 65, when defending titlist Murad Abdulaev aposentado durante a quarta rodada.
In a non-title fight, Kunchenko won a 3-round unanimous decision over Eduardo ramon at M-1 Challenge at M-1 Desafio 70 setembro passado. His first title defense was December 5 em M-1 Desafio 72, in which Kunchenko (foto abaixo) won a 5-round unanimous decision over Abdulaev in a rematch.
Fighting out of Karaganda, Cazaquistão, Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) is a former MMA amateur star who captured gold medals at the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) world and Asia Championships. The prodigy has continued his dominance as a professional, consistently displaying his world-class Combat Sambo talent.
Rakhmonov (foto abaixo) received the M-1 Desafio 59 Submission of the Night on July 3, 2015, as he choked out Michal Wiencek only 49-seconds into the opening round. In his most recent M-1 Challenge fight, Rakhmonov knocked out Marcelo Brito in the first-round last June at M-1 Desafio 67.
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M-1 DESAFIO calendário de eventos:
M-1 Desafio 74 – Fevereiro. 18, 2017 – St. Petersburg, Rússia
M-1 Desafio 75 – Março 3, 2017 – Moscou, Rússia
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Baltimore, MD (Dezembro 29, 2016) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Pro Boxing will assist with fundraising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in association with their “Scary Night at the Fights” card Sexta-feira, Janeiro 13 na Oitava Avenida de Michael em Glen Burnie, MD.
A nonprofit headquartered in Rye Brook, Nova Iorque, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) foi fundada em 1949 and is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.
Baltimore Boxing is providing a helping hand to Dulaney High School junior Erin Hill’s fundraising efforts for LLS by running a 50/50 rifa e leilão silencioso. Colina, who lost her uncle Gene from Mantle Cell Lymphoma in 2010, is also a nominee for Student of the Year.
“Jake Smith is an amazing person for supporting our fundraising efforts,” said Hill. “He has a great heart and I know he’s always doing things to help others in association with his boxing events. Jake is a very important member in the Baltimore community.”
Headlining “Scary Night at the Fights” is an eight round super middleweight contest between rugged Baltimorean Jessie “The Beast” Nicklow and unbeaten Virginia native Chauncey “Grimm” Fields.
Nicklow has a solid 25-8-3 registro com 8 knockouts and is a fan favorite in Maryland. He looks to rebound from recent defeats against world class opposition and has never lost in his home state. With only four fights under his belt, Fields is taking a significant step up in competition. Rather than continue the standard record building process, Fields’ team is confident their fighter has much more to gain by defeating the established Nicklow.
Somebody’s 0 must go in the six round co-feature when super middleweights “Dangerous” Donald Wallace and Tahir Thomas square off. Baltimore’s Wallace is 1-0 with a first round knockout and exceeded expectations during his time in the amateurs. Fighting out of Salisbury, MD, Thomas has a solid 4-0-1 ledger with 3 vitórias por nocaute. Em sua luta mais recente, Thomas drew with 10-0 Antowyan Aikens.
Veteran Michael “The Amazing” Gbenga looks for his 22nd victory when he faces an opponent to be named at light heavyweight.
All ticketholders will also have the opportunity to watch the amateur portion of the card including a heavyweight title rematch between Brian “Bam Bam” Haneschlager and Dallas Butts.
Other pro and amateur bouts will be announced shortly.
Bilhetes a partir de $50 are on sale at Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175.
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REBECCA RUTH-COLLEEN SCHNEIDER FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD
SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA. — (Dezembro 28, 2016) – The stacked main card of "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” has added even more ammo to its arsenal with the news that Derek Campos (17-6) e Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) will compete in a lightweight feature fight on Janeiro 21, 2017 inside The Forum in Los Angeles, Califa. Além, a female flyweight bout pitting Rebecca Ruth (6-2) contra Colleen Schneider (10-7) has been added to the preliminary portion of the event.
The lightweight clash joins a main card that is highlighted by a legendary faceoff between superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) e Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Além, Ralek Gracie (3-0) e Hisaki Kato (7-2) will meet in a middleweight feature fight, enquanto Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) e Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) batalha. Por fim, a fantastic welterweight co-main event pitting Paul Daley (38-14-2) contra Brennan Ward (14-4) is also set for the Spike-televised main card.
Limited tickets for the mega-event start at $36 and are on sale at Bellator.com, bem como Ticketmaster.com. O evento será transmitido ao vivo e gratuitamente pela SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. O "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” undercard, streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. E / 3:50 p.m. PT.
Campos enters the bout riding a recent string of success, as the 28-year-old lightweight put together a flawless 2016 campaign that included a pair of noteworthy victories over Djamil Chan e Melvin Guillard. “The Stallion” continues to provide entertaining fights, as the Lubbock, Texas native has finished opponents in 10 da sua 17 vitórias, including five knockouts and three of the first-round variety. Campos will be searching for his first three-fight winning streak under the Bellator MMA umbrella since 2013.
Following an explosive start to his professional career, collecting victories in 11 de seu primeiro 12 extremidades, including one no-contest, Anderson has continued his success under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2013, “The Barbaric” has tallied five impressive wins, highlighted by two knockouts and a pair of victories over Patricky Freire. Hailing from San Diego, Calif., Anderson has finished 11 da sua 14 victims, and will not have to travel far as he prepares for number 12. With back-to-back victories over the aforementioned Freire and most recently Você Awad em “Bellator 160,” Anderson has quickly entered the mix as one of the division’s top contenders. The 26-year-old lightweight will now look to take down the Bellator MMA veteran Campos and add yet another big name to his admirable resume.
The 37-year-old Ruth will be making her third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first of her 2017 campanha, following a year in which she earned her first promotional victory over Ukrainian submission specialist Lena Ovchynnikova. Prior to joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2016, “Ruthless” strung together an impressive 5-1 record to begin her career, including five knockout victories and three first round finishes. With wins in four of her last five contests, Ruth will look to start the year off on the right foot and add to her already impressive MMA resume.
The recently signed Schneider will be making her Bellator MMA debut on Jan. 21, as she also enters the contest having won four of her last five bouts. Com seis dela 10 carreira vitórias vindo por nocaute ou finalização, look for Schneider to attack early and often in a flyweight clash that features two of the more dangerous opponents in the division. Standing at 5’9”, the 34-year-old Schneider will hold a significant height advantage over the veteran Ruth, who stands about five inches shy of the former Invicta FC product. Hailing from Los Angeles, Calif., Schneider will also not have to travel far for this incredible event, as the hometown crowd will surely be pulling for “Thoroughbred” at Inglewood’s famous Forum.
Ruth and Schneider will join a preliminary card that features the promotional debuts of Kevin casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) e Jack May(8-3), as well as the return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), e Cody Bollinger (19-6).
Complete "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:
Evento Principal Light Heavyweight: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)
Evento Principal Co-Principal: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Brennan Ward (14-4)
Luta do card principal peso médio: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs. Hisaki Kato (7-2)
Luta do card principal peso pena: Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)
Luta leve de card principal: Derek Campos (17-6) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC)
Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:
Luta preliminar peso pena: Chinzo Machida (4-2) vs. Jamar Ocampo (2-0)
Luta preliminar de peso pesado: Jack May (8-3) vs. Dave Cryer (11-2)
Luta preliminar peso pena: Henry Corrales (12-3) vs. Cody Bollinger (19-6)
Luta preliminar do peso médio: Kevin casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) vs. Keith Berry (15-13)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) vs. John Mercurio (8-7)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Gabriel Green (3-0) vs. Jalin Turner (2-2)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Gonzalez (2-0) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (2-0)
Luta Preliminar Leve: Jacob Rosales (4-2) vs. Ian Butler (3-2)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Johnny Cisneros (9-5) vs. Curtis Millender (9-3)
Luta Preliminar Leve: Mike Segura (4-4) vs. Tommy Aaron (2-1)
Peso galo - luta preliminar: Rob Gooch (4-3) vs. James Barnes (6-2)
Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Rebecca Ruth (6-2) vs. Colleen Schneider (10-7)