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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (November 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) gegen Douglas Lima(27-6).
Mit "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 Freitagnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.
BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT
Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Jetzt, 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, Israel, an diesem Freitag Nacht! |
What to Watch: 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 Runde: Lena Ovchynnikova
Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut. |
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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). Außerdem, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) wird ersetzen James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Schließlich, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) gegen 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) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Außerdem, 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, Israel, and will air in America on SPIKE Freitag, November 11 bei 9 p.m. UND / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, 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” fight Card
Weltergewicht WM-Titel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)
Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debüt) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debüt) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debüt) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debüt) vs. Alex Trofimov (Debüt)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debüt) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debüt)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Debüt) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Debüt)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Einmal mitbringen (Debüt) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Debüt)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Debüt) vs. Avi Baron (Debüt)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debüt) vs. Omri Barel (Debüt)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debüt) vs. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debüt) vs. Itai Gayer (Debüt)
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero Baumwolle eine exklusive, Mehrkampf Vertrag.
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. Jetzt, 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 Fortuneund Und 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. (November 7, 2016) – Letzten Freitagabend 12 TH jährliche Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala-Einführungsfeier und Preisverleihung, findet im Uncas Ballsaal in Mohegan Sun statt, war in jeder Hinsicht ein großer Erfolg. HBO “Richter” und Internationale Hall of Famer Harold Lederman diente als Zeremonienmeister der Veranstaltung.
Die Klasse von 2016 Eingeweihte sind Stamford Amateur Trainer / Boxer Orlando montalvo, Newington ehemaliger ESPN-Boxdirektor Bob Yalen, Wallingford Boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) Boxer “Sucra” ray Oliveira, Waterbury Richter / Schiedsrichter John “Herzog” Lawson und Mashantucket Pequot Game & Sportkommissar Kenny Reels.
Die 2016 CBHOF-Preisträger sind die erste Boxerin des Jahres, Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent; Jacob Marrero, Amateur Boxer des Jahres; Mike Mazzulli,Professioneller Boxbeamter des Jahres; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxer Offizieller des Jahres; Pete Hary, Beitrag zum professionellen Boxen; und Carlos Nieves, Beitrag zum Amateurboxen.
CBHOF Präsident John Laudati kündigte die bevorstehende Eröffnung der neuen Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame an, Das Hotel liegt im Herzen von Mohegan Sun., sowie einen Stipendienfonds, der junge Boxer bei ihrem Streben nach höherer Bildung unterstützt, während sie ihre Boxträume verwirklichen.
“Boxfans können jetzt die wunderschöne Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame besuchen, wenn sie im Casino sind,” Sagte Laudati. “Vielen Dank an den Verwaltungsrat für all Ihre Bemühungen, dies zu erreichen. Besonderer Dank an Maynard Strickland, Don Trella, Mike Mazulli und Kim Baker wer leitete die Anstrengung.
“Ich möchte mich auch bei meinem Freund bedanken, Tom Vaughn, dessen Vater Tom, Sr., ließ Geld übrig, um für einen guten Zweck zu spenden. Toms Vater war ein Boxfan und diese Mittel werden für zukünftige Stipendien an junge Boxer vorgesehen und ausgebaut.”
Gehen Sie online auf www.ctboxinghof.org für zusätzliche Informationen über die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, seine 12th jährlichen Gala Dinner Neuzugänger, oder vergangenen CBHOF Rekruten.
Alle Bilder mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Emily Harney Photography:
2016 CBHOF-Kandidat Kenny Reels
2016 CBHOF-Kandidat Sean Malone, Jr.
2016 CBHOF-Kandidat John “Herzog” Lawson
2016 CBHOF-Kandidat Orlando Montalvo
2016 CBHOF-Kandidat Bob Yalen
2016 CBHOF inductee “Sucra” ray Oliveira
2016 CBHOF Profi-Kämpfer des Jahres Shelly “Shelito Way” Vincent
2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxer des Jahres Jacob Marrero
Mike Mazzulli, 2016 CBHOF Professional Boxing Offizieller des Jahres
Pete Hary, 2016 CBHOF Beitrag zum professionellen Boxen
Heather Concepcion, 2016 CBHOF Amateur Boxing Offizieller des Jahres
Carlos Nieves, 2016 CBHOF Mitwirkender am Amateurboxen
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ÜBER CBHOF: Die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame wurde gegründet 2004 zu ehren und zu feiern, die Karrieren von herausragenden Persönlichkeiten in den Boxsport beteiligt. Seine Antritts Einführungs-Feier & Das Abendessen wurde in gehalten 2005. Reiche Boxgeschichte Connecticuts hätte nie geblüht, wenn es nicht für die Leistungen die in der Hall of Fame verankert.
Als Non-Profit-Organisation, der Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame ist fest entschlossen, halten den Kampfgeist der Connecticut blühende durch verschiedene Spenden.
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Watch A Video Preview Of The Knockout Bracket: http://s.sho.com/2eWL44G
NEW YORK (November. 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 am Freitag, and an ultimate winner will be revealed during the Dezember. 10 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader.
Die 32 candidates are into broken into four regions – heavyweights, Mittelgewichtler, 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.
Die 16 matchups in the round of 32 launched am Freitag bei www.showtimeknockouts.com, and the winners will advance to the next round of voting beginning November. 14. Subsequent rounds will continue over the next six weeks until the ultimate reveal Dezember. 10 auf Showtime.
Fans can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SHObestKO.