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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Listopad 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) proti Douglas Lima(27-6).
S "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs.. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Páteknight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing Stránka YouTube.
BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT
Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Nyní, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Izrael, tento pátek noc! |
Na co se dívat: Lima vs. Koreshkov
Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov. |
Champions: Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme. |
Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan
Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition. |
5 Rounds: Lena Ovchynniková
Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut. |
Event Info
A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Andrey Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Kromě toho, Noad Vše (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) nahradí James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Konečně, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynniková (10-4) proti Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.
The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) a oblíbené rodné město Jackie Bože (6-0). Kromě toho, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.
"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs.. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Izrael, and will air in America on SPIKE Pátek, Listopad 11 na 9 p.m. A / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator uzavřel partnerství s Ananey Communications, chlubí se izraelský televizní konglomerát 14 kanály, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.
"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs.. Lima” Bojová karta
Zápas o světový titul ve welterové váze: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) proti. Douglas Lima (27-6)
Souboj o lehkou váhu: Noad Vše (9-2) proti. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Souboj o lehkou váhu: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) proti. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Zápas s muší váhou: Lena Ovchynniková (10-4) proti. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Předběžná karta streamovaná na Bellator.com
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) proti. Jackie Bože (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debut) proti. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debut) proti. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debut) proti. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debut) proti. Alex Trofimov (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debut) proti. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debut)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Debut) proti. Laurita Cibirite (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Jednou Přineste (Debut) proti. Maor Kazalkopy (Debut)
Předběžný boj střední váhy: Alexandr Nikulin (Debut) proti. Avi Baron (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debut) proti. Omri Barel (Debut)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debut) proti. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debut) proti. Itai Gayer (Debut)
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SANTA MONICA, Kalif. (Listopad 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero Cotton na exkluzivní, multi-boj smlouva.
The 26-year-old’s focus is currently set on finishing up his psychology degree at Nebraska Kearny University, but look for Cotton to make his professional MMA debut in 2017, where he will compete at 185-pounds.
“Having an opportunity to be part of a promotion like Bellator so early in my MMA career is one that I am thankful for. Being that I’m just starting out in the sport I thought it would be two or three years of grinding and working my way up the ladder before reaching a company of this magnitude,” Cotton said. “Having seen how Bellator’s recent string of wrestlers have been treated and performed, I’m honored to be the latest and there’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than showing the world my skills that I’ve acquired throughout my life not only as a wrestler, but as an athlete. Nyní, I move onto the next phase of my career and will continue to develop into a well-rounded fighter.”
A three-time NCAA Division II national champion at 197 lbs., Cotton is also a four-time All-American and is the first-ever three-time champion in the 111-year history of Nebraska Kearny University. He finished his collegiate career with a fantastic record of 66-10. Originally enrolled at Nebraska, Cotton also played football in college, redshirting his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, before tranferrring to UNK, where he played football for three years.
Cotton joins blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects: Aaron Pico, Joey Davis, Jarod Trice, Tyrell Fortunea A Ruth on the roster and will compete in the middleweight division, which is currently championed byRafael Carvalho.
For more information on Romero Cotton, take a look at this article on FloWrestling.com.
Uncasville, Conn. (Listopad 7, 2016) – Last Friday night’s 12 TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner, held in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, was a major success by all standards. HBO “judge” and International Hall-of-Famer Harold Lederman served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
The Class of 2016 inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) boxer “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
The 2016 CBHOF award winners are its first female Boxer of the Year, Skořápkový “Shelito Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amatérské Boxer roku; Mike Mazzulli,Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; a Carlos Nieves, Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
CBHOF president John Laudati announced the imminent opening of the new Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, located in the heart of Mohegan Sun, as well as a scholarship fund to assist young boxers in their pursuit of a higher education as they pursue their boxing dreams.
“Boxing fans will now be able to visit the beautiful Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame when they are in the casino,” Laudati said. “Thank you to the Board of Directors for all of your efforts to make this happen. Special thanks to Maynard Strickland, Don Trella, Mike Mazulli and Kim Baker who spearheaded the effort.
“I would also like to thank my friend, Tom Vaughn, jehož otec Tomáš, Sr., left money to donate to a worthy cause. Tom’s dad was a boxing fan and these funds will be earmarked and grown for future scholarships to young boxers.”
Jdi online www.ctboxinghof.org Další informace o Connecticut boxové síně slávy, its 12thod Roční Gala večeře inductee, nebo mimo CBHOF inductees.
All pictures courtesy of Emily Harney Photography:
2016 CBHOF inductee Kenny Reels
2016 CBHOF inductee Sean Malone, Jr.
2016 CBHOF inductee John “Duke” Lawson
2016 CBHOF inductee Orlando Montalvo
2016 CBHOF inductee Bob Yalen
2016 CBHOF inductee “Sucra” Ray Oliveira
2016 CBHOF Professional Fighter of the Year Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent
2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxer of the Year Jacob Marrero
Mike Mazzulli, 2016 CBHOF Professional Boxing Official of the Year
Pete Hary, 2016 CBHOF Contribution to Professional Boxing
Heather Concepcion, 2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxing Official of the Year
Carlos Nieves, 2016 CBHOF Contributor to Amateur Boxing
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O CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ctít a oslavovat kariéry vynikajících jednotlivců zapojených do sportu boxu. Jeho inaugurační ceremonie přerušení & Večeře se konala v 2005. Connecticut je bohatá historie boxu by nikdy vzkvétalo, kdyby to nebylo pro úspěchy těch, zakotvených v síni slávy.
Jako nezisková organizace, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame je pevně odhodlána udržet bojového ducha Connecticut prosperující prostřednictvím různých dobročinných příspěvků.
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VOTE NOW AT WWW.SHOWTIMEKNOCKOUTS.COM
Watch A Video Preview Of The Knockout Bracket: http://s.sho.com/2eWL44G
NEW YORK (Listopad. 4, 2016) – This election season, boxing fans will vote for the greatest knockout in the 30-year history of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. A Knockout Bracket consisting of 32 of the most dramatic and memorable KOs of the past 30 years launched v pátek, and an ultimate winner will be revealed during the Prosince. 10 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader.
The 32 candidates are into broken into four regions – heavyweights, střední váhy, welterweights and the lighter weight divisions – with some of the greatest fighters of the last 30 years facing off in this unique tournament.
In the opening round of the heavyweight region, former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will square off with current WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder, while Hall of Famer Felix Trinidad takes on former champ Lucas Matthysse in the welterweight region.
The 16 matchups in the round of 32 launched v pátek na www.showtimeknockouts.com, and the winners will advance to the next round of voting beginning Listopad. 14. Subsequent rounds will continue over the next six weeks until the ultimate reveal Prosince. 10 na SHOWTIME.
Fans can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SHObestKO.