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Topps is bringing its popular TOPPS NOW™ program to the UFC beginning with UFC 200. The Topps.com-exclusive product will showcase amazing bouts and top moments. The physical trading cards will be available for a pre-sale for UFC 200 starting today.
The cards will feature the winners of the big fights, including two championship bouts. УФЦ 200 is the ideal time to launch TOPPS NOW UFC with the caliber of fights on the docket, including Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones, Meisha Tate vs Amanda Nunes and Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt.
“UFC is the perfect fit to incorporate into the TOPPS NOW program immediately,” said Jeff Heckman, Директор, New Product Development and eCommerce Marketplace. “Every weekend there are great fights happening; we have seen a number of title changes over the last several months. TOPPS NOW is the best way to capture these moments and give UFC fans a collectible they will treasure.”
Topps has a number of initiatives planned for UFC fans to participate in and enjoy. The Fan Expo will take place from Јул 8-10 на Цонвентион Центер Лас Вегас. Among those are Promo Cards, Make Your Own Card, Topps UFC Knockout digital cards and a variety of other UFC cards available at the Expo.
Topps began making UFC trading cards in 2009.
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NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON
Лондон — (Јул 5, 2016) – An injury to Линтон Васселл (16-5, 1 НЦ) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Френсис Цармонт (24-11) during the main card of “Беллатор 158: Лондон," који ће се одржатиЈул 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Енглеска. Уместо тога, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.
One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).
In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Паул Далеи (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Доуглас Лима (26-6). Мајкл "Веном" Страница (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, мат Митрионе (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, иЈамес Галлагхер (3-0) поприма Mike Cutting (6-5).
In the United Kingdom, "Беллатор 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 п.м. BST and Channel 5 од 10 п.м. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air уживо и бесплатно on SPIKE at 9 п.м. И/ПТ.
Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.
Hailing from Paris, Француска, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Беллатор ММА: Динамите 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Мухаммед "Кинг Мо" Лауал on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Пхил Давис in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Сада, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Беллатор 158: London.”
A native of Przemysl, Пољска, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Јул 16 at The O2 in London.
"Беллатор 158: London” Fight Card
Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Доуглас Лима (26-6) вс. Паул Далеи (38-13-2)
Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт функција Боут: мат Митрионе (10-5) вс. Oli Thompson (17-8)
Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Мицхаел Паге (10-0) вс. Евангелиста "Циборг" Сантос (21-17)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Френсис Цармонт (24-11) вс. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)
Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Јамес Галлагхер (3-0) вс. Mike Cutting (6-5)
Прелиминарни картица:
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) вс. Neil Grove (12-7)
Беллатор ВМА Лигхтвеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Michael Shipman (8-1) вс. Лее Цхадвицк (21-12-1)
Беллатор ВМА Фливеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Pietro Menga (12-0) вс. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)
Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Luiz Tosta (9-2) вс. Dean Garnett (7-0)
Беллатор ВМА Лигхтвеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) вс. Jack Mason (29-15)
Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут Прелиминарни: Chase Morton (6-2) вс. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)
Беллатор ВМА Лигхтвеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Alex Reid (11-9-1) вс. Manuel Garcia (27-19)
Беллатор ВМА Лигхтвеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Ц.Ј. Meeks (4-1) вс. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)
За иммедиате релеасе
Fort Myers, Флорида (Јул 5, 2016) – Rising star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Fort Myers Miracle’s 6:05 ам showdown against the Dunedin Blue Jays Субота, Јул 9 at Hammond Stadium.
Living and fighting out of Fort Myers, Флорида, Perrella burst onto the national scene by scoring a second round stoppage of previously unbeaten David Grayton Јун 4 на ЕСПН. Перрелла, 14-0 (13 КО је), followed his victory with a memorable post fight interview where he emphatically stated he’s ready to fight the best in the welterweight division.
Outside of the ring Perrella is literally a good fella, living a clean lifestyle while giving back to the community by participating in different charitable causes.
“I’m excited to be able to come out and support a great local organization,” said Perrella. “I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and greet the fans too.”
A Minnesota Twins affiliate, the Miracle are excited about having Perrella and recognize him as a local rising star.
“It’s nice to honor one of the community’s up and comers,” Miracle GM Andrew Seymour said of Perrella.
After throwing the ceremonial first pitch, Perrella will be available to take photos, sign autographs and chat with those in attendance.
Tickets to the game are available by going tohttp://fm1.glitnirticketing.com/fmticket/web/stadiumg.php?status_id=2&event_id=101.
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МОНТЕ ЦАРЛО, Монако (Јул 4, 2016) — The World Mixed Martial Arts Association (ВММАА) has received an appeal from Stefano Sartori, manager of Brazilian fighter Fabio Maldonado, to reassess the result of his June 17тхfight with Федор Емелианенко, which headlined Фигхт Нигхтс Глобал 50 in Saint Petersburgh, Русија.
Emelianenko was awarded a win by majority decision, which Team Malondado has appealed, claiming a conflict of interest because all of the judges are employed by the Russian MMA Union, of which Emelianenko serves as president.
Team Maldonado believes Maldonando should have won the decision, or the fight declared a draw at the very least, in their opinion, as the Brazilian clearly won the first round, 10-8, Emelianenko came back to take the second round, 10-9, and the third round was a toss-up.
Because Russian MMA Union vice president Radmir Gabdullin was the head judge for the aforementioned bout, Team Maldonando feels that a fair judgement regarding its appeal can be rendered only by independent, international judges reviewing the fight.
Team Maldonando has appealed the decision on grounds that there was an obvious conflict of interest in terms of the Russian MMA Union judges and their close association with Fedor, as well as the quality of decisions they rendered. Rather than appeal the decision to the Russian MMA Union, which they claimed would place Russian judges under intense pressure, Team Maldonando made the appeal directly to the WMMAA because the Russian MMA Union is a sanctioned member of the worldwide sanctioning body WMMAA.
WMMAA president Вадим Финкелхтејн has announced the following sequence of actions:
Schedule of Major 2016 MMA Events
Aug.3-8 – Asian MMA Championship in Hwasun, Јужна Кореја
Седам. 14-16 – European MMA Championship in Tbilisi, Грузија
Нов. 7-9 – Inaugural Pan-American Championships in Santiago, Chile
Нов. 18-20 – World MMM Championship in Macau, Кина
Информације
Твиттер: @theWMMAA
Инстаграм: @worldmmaa
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ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС, CA— Јул 6, 2016—One of the greatest photographers of all-time, Howard Bingham, has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with renowned sports and marketing agent Harlan J. Werner to handle his photo collection featuring Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, the Black Panthers and Elvis Presley.
Bingham’s unbelievable talent and work has been seen world-wide in books, magazines, television and museums and art galleries as he has followed world leaders, the top musicians, Hollywood royalty, pop culture and one of the most recognized sports figures in the world in Muhammad Ali. Bingham was one of Ali’s best friends for over 50 years and followed the champion throughout his career and traveling with him world-wide.
“Howard has a very historic collection of photos numbering in the millions and this is the first time he has decided to license and offer his work to the public,” said Werner, who did a lot of work for Ali and currently represents Joe Namath, Sandy Koufax and many other superstar athletes. “I appreciate the trust that Howard and Dustin Bingham have put in me and Sports Placement Services to represent this historic collection of work. The collection and totality of the work is mind boggling. It is truly one of the few untapped photo collections in the world. We hope in the next year to be able to start sharing this incredible collection with the world.”
“Harlan’s love and dedication to the people he has worked with, including Muhammad and Lonnie Ali, Sandy Koufax, Joe Namath and Mike Tyson and his vision to protect my father’s work made it an easy choice for us,” said Dustin Bingham. “We look forward to working with Harlan and sharing my father’s incredible work with the world.”
Werner, who is a long-time sports memorabilia collector and dealer as well as co-owner of a national chain of retail movie memorabilia stores, is the founder of Sports Placement Service Inc., a sports licensing and marketing company that was established in 1985 to market and capitalize retired athletes. Werner has represented some of sports greatest athletes—Ali, Namath, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Koufax, John Riggins, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale and Mike Tyson to name a few.
Werner is currently doing work for Koufax, Namath, Riggins, Fernando Valenzuela, Clayton Kershaw and Kershaw’s Challenge as well as the estate of Sonny Liston.
In addition to his personal knowledge of the memorabilia and autograph industry, Werner executive produced the movie “Tyson” and consulted on “One Night in Vegas” for ESPN’s 30 за 30 серија.
За више информација, visit the Sports Placement Services website at хттп://www.sportsplacement.com.