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PREMIER boks CHAMPIONS op die NBC conference call transkripsie & MP3 Robert GUERRERO, Aron MARTINEZ, Dominic BREAZEALE & YASMANY CONSUEGRA
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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middelgewigtitel kampioen John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson gereed vir die volgende geleentheid
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Newark, NJ (Junie 3, 2015)–Net twee weke AFTer wenning van die 2015 Boxcino Jr, Middelgewigtitel toernooi, John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson (17-1, 6 KO se) is reeds om terug in die vorm en wil 'n vinnige terugkeer ring.
Thompson het sy titel deur te stop Brandon Adams in twee rondtes op Mei 22 in Corona, Kalifornië, in wat was die laaste show van ESPN Vrydag Nag Gevegte.
“Alles goed gaan. Ek het reeds terug werk uit. Ek is die ontvangs van 'n baie van die oproepe om onderhoude te doen en word erken,” het Thompson gesê.
“Ek gaan terug na die kamp hierdie naweek gaan en begin voorberei vir my volgende stryd.”
Thompson krediete sy self geloof vir sy sukses en weet dat die beste nog kom.
“Ek het altyd 'n groot vertroue in myself. As jy nie in jouself glo, jy reeds verloor. My doel is om nommer een te wees.”
“Ek is net gereed om terug in die ring te kry en op 'n goeie show, vermaak en gaan voort om te wen,” finale Thompson.
Thompson is bevorder deur GH3 Promosies en Banner Promotions.
GH3 Promotions funksies onoorwonne Middelgewig Antoine Douglas, Super Middelgewig se Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Adam Lopez asook Jr. Middelgewigtitel John Thompson, Jr., onoorwonne Welterweight Jerrell Harris,onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Qa'id Muhammad, onoorwonne liggewig Oscar Bonilla en ligswaargewig Lavarn Harvell die GH3 Promotions stabiele.
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Bellator klop Out vier bykomende Voorlopige Bouts vir Kansas Card Op Junie 26
SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Junie 3, 2015) - Met 'n volledige vier-stryd belangrikste card reeds aangekondig vir "Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov "op Junie 26, die bevordering het sy fokus draai na die voorlopige vertoonvenster met vier nuwe gevegte.
Die nuut aangekondigde aanvalle sluit bantamweights Jeimeson "Die Minion" Saudino (8-4) vs. Aaron "Die Cyborg" Ely (4-2), liggewigte Bobby "Super Duper" Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0), sowel as swaargewigte Daniel "Big Kansas" Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0), en vroulike featherweights Iona Razafiarison (2-0) en Bryanna "Pink Ranger" Fissori (1-0).
"Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov "is die opskrif deur 'n swaargewig botsing tussen Franse treffende spesialis Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) en voormalige Bellator MMA Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5). Die geleentheid vind plaas Junie 26 by Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Kan.
Die nag se belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/ 8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com by 6:45 namiddag. EN/ 5:45 namiddag. CT. Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Kongo vs. Volkov "begin by net $17 en is tans beskikbaar by Ticketmaster.com.
Bykomende aangekondig formate op die SPIKE televisie card sluit liggewigte Dave “Die Caveman” Rickels (16-3) vs.John “Die Natuurlike” Alessio (35-17), voormalige Bellator MMA veergewigkampioen Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2) en 'n wedstryd tussen middelgewigtitel sluggers met Joe “Steek 'Em Up” Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1) op featured gedeelte van die gebeurtenis.
In 'n kapokgewig stryd tussen twee Kansas inboorlinge, Wichita se Saudino is 'n scrapper wat die helfte van sy agt professionele oorwinnings gewen het sonder die hulp van die regter se. Hy lyk te verbeter om nege oorwinnings teen Leavenworth se Ely, 'n grond game spesialis wat al vier professionele oorwinnings verdien deur die voorlegging. Dit 135-pond bout sal 'n moet-sien vertoonkas van Midwest MMA talent wees.
RFA en Titan FC veteraan Cooper het reeds verdien twee oorwinnings in die Bellator hok en sal kyk na sy stryd teen Bellator maak 139 drie in 'n ry. Hy gaan teen Villaseca, 'n Chileense MMA vooruitsig met 'n ongeskonde professionele rekord op 9-0, met drie uitklophoue en drie voorlegging afwerkings.
Emporia se "Big Kansas" Gallemore is 'n swaargewig wat hande verdien al vier sy oorwinnings, waarvan drie plaasgevind onder die vaandel Bellator geneem. Hy sal aan die onoorwonne Sakai, 'n gevaarlike Brasiliaanse doelskieter wat klaar het ses van sewe van sy teenstanders met óf sy vuiste of knieë.
Iony Razafiarison is 'n af kom van 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning in haar professionele debuut afgelope Januarie, en sal kyk om 'n onmiddellike impak in haar eerste geveg met die Bellator bevordering te maak. Sy sal op Bryanna Fissori neem, wat maak ook haar buiging op promosie Bellator 139 nadat hy haar eerste loopbaan oorwinning met uitklophou laaste Oktober.
“Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov” - Vrydag, Junie 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas
Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)
Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)
Bellator Liggewig Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)
Bellator veertje Feature Fight: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi up (18-2)
Bellator Middelgewig Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (2-4) vs. Hisaki Kato (4-1)
Voorlopige Card
Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Bubba Jenkins (8-2) vs. Joe Wolf (18-10)
Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Jeimeson Šaudiņš (8-4) vs. Aaron Ely (4-2)
Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Bobby Cooper (12-5) vs. Pablo Villaseca (9-0)
Bellator Swaargewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Daniel Gallemore (4-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (7-0)
Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Iona Razafiarison (2-0) vs. Bryanna Fissori (1-0)
Dominic “TROUBLE” BREAZEALE oopmaak PBC op die NBC LIVE beeldsending & FACES onoorwonne Kubaanse swaargewig YASMANY CONSUEGRA
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MIGUEL Cotto VS. DANIEL GEALE FINALE PERSCONFERENTIE KWOTASIES & FOTOS
WBC & RING MAGAZINE middelgewigtitel WERELDKAMPIOEN Cotto Tot aangesig VOORMALIGE TWEE keer wêreldkampioen GEALE OP Junie 6, 2015 By Barclays-sentrum in BROOKLYN woon op HBO®
AANGEBIED DEUR ROC NATION SPORTS + MIGUEL Cotto PROMOTIONS
NEW YORK (Junie 2, 2015) – Roc Nasie Sport en Miguel Cotto Promotions gasheer vir die finale perskonferensie vir die Junie 6 konfrontasie tussen WBC en Ring Magazine Middelgewig wêreldkampioen Miguel Cotto en voormalige Twee-keer wêreldkampioen Daniel Geale op Dinsdag, Junie 2 by B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Saam met die belangrikste gebeurtenis deelnemers, undercard vegters Junior Younan en Zhang Zhilei was ook in die bywoning. Ander sprekers sluit in Michael Yormark (President & Hoof van Branding en strategie van Roc Nasie), Hector Soto (Miguel Cotto Promotions), Freddie Roach (Cotto se Trainer), Gary Shaw (Gary Shaw Productions), Graham Shaw (Geale se Trainer), Brett Yormark (Uitvoerende hoof van Barclays Center en die Brooklyn Nette), Peter Nelson (VP HBO Sport Programmering), David Berlin (Uitvoerende direkteur van die Kommissie Atleties New York Staat) en Ululy Martinez (Vise-voorsitter van die Nasionale Puerto Rikaanse Day Parade direksie). Die perskonferensie is emceed deur Brooklyn Nette Openbare adres omroeper David Diamante.
FOTOS:
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Foto krediet: Rich Kane - Hoganphotos / Roc Nasie Sport
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Foto krediet: Miguel Cotto Promosies / Roc Nasie Sport
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VIDEO CREDIT: Miguel Cotto Promosies / Roc Nasie Sport
Hier is wat perskonferensie deelnemers het om te sê:
Michael Yormark – President & Hoof van Branding en strategie van Roc Nasie
"Gelei deur ons voorsitter JAY Z en sy vennote, Roc Nasie is gestig om te werk met kunstenaars en entertainers om hulle te lei en hulle help om hul loopbane te bou, selfs buite die grense van die musiek industrie. Pas dit dan, dat ons vandag staan in 'n omgewing vernoem na die legendariese BB King - kan hy rus in vrede - 'n kunstenaar en 'n man wat geen grense tydens 'n loopbaan wat sy kuns getransendeer het geweet. In 'n paar jaar, Roc Nasie self buite die wêreld van musiek uitgebrei, diversifisering in 'n manier dat baie nog nooit gedink het moontlik. Vandag begin ons 'n baken in die vier uitbreiding, as 'n ander legende, Miguel Cotto wêreldkampioen, berei om kop Roc Nasie se eerste groot stryd Saterdagaand teen Daniël Geale, lewe by Barclays Center en op HBO. "
"Wanneer Roc Nasie gestig sy boks afdeling minder as 'n jaar gelede, ons daartoe verbind om dinge anders te doen, en wat jy sal sien op Saterdag nag sal anders wees. Die oë van die boks wêreld sal vasgestel word op Barclays Center op Saterdag, met bekendes en VIP's langs die ring en 'n betower die gehoor kyk by die huis. Hulle sal met afwagting kyk, wag nie net 'n meesterlike prestasie van die kampioen Miguel Cotto teen 'n formidabele opponent, maar ook 'n elektriese voorkoms van Roc Nasie kunstenaar en hip-hop-superster Big Sean, sowel as die stem van die New York Angie Martinez, en 'n gasheer van ander verrassings wat hierdie lewe boks ervaring anders as enigiets sal maak dat jy al ooit gesien het. "
"Saterdag is die begin van iets nuuts en vars vir die boks bedryf. Dit is 'n kans vir ons almal om te boks fans te wys, en sport en vermaak fans regoor die wêreld, dat die aksie op die stryd nag kan en sal lewe tot die hype. "
Hector Soto - Miguel Cotto Promotions
"Dit het 'n paar maande van harde werk en toewyding is. Puerto Rico sal weer skyn op die aand van Junie 6 wanneer Miguel Cotto verdedig sy titels suksesvol. "
Ululy Rafael Martinez – Puerto Rican Day Parade
“We’re really happy this year to formalize a relationship with Miguel Cotto thanks to Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions. I also want to thank Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions for contributing to our scholarship fund. They are helping us empower young high school students and college students we provide scholarships to so they can further their education. I’m encouraging everyone planning on coming to the Parade on June 14 to support our man Miguel Cotto On Saturday, Junie 6 at Barclays Center for the boxing match of the year.”
David Berlin – New York Athletic Commission
“Miguel Cotto and Daniel Geale represent the best in boxing. These are men that carry themselves with dignity both inside and outside the ring. Men who can be respectful because they don’t have to prove themselves with words. Where they prove themselves each and every time they fight is inside that ring.”
“Now that I am with the commission, I no longer root for fighters. I’m in a neutral role, but I do root for fights. I root for fights when fighters come into the ring and they fight hard but they leave the ring safely. I root for fights that satisfy the fans and fights where the right man has his hand raised at the end. That of course is where the New York State Athletic Commission comes in.
“This promises to be a competitive fight. Obviously a competitive fight means it’s a hard night for judges, but what I’m committing to the fighters and fans is that we are going to have competent, qualified and neutral officials in place and the right man is going to have his hand raised at the end of the fight. I wish both men good luck on Saturday night.”
Brett Yormark – Uitvoerende hoof van Barclays Center en die Brooklyn Nette
“We’re expecting a great night on Saturday night. So, hopefully we see all of you. Kaartjies is nog steeds te koop. Saturday night represents our 13ste night of championship boxing at Barclays Center since we opened the building 32 months ago and boxing plays a huge role in what we do in Brooklyn.”
Peter Nelson – Vice President of Programming HBO Sports Programming
“We look forward to two fighters who have always rose to every challenge that has been put in front of them. Daniel Geale had a lucrative opportunity at one point in time to make his HBO debut and he actually decided instead to go to Germany, to Felix Sturm’s backyard, fight him for his world titles and ended up lifting the titles away from him. He is naturally the largest opponent that Miguel Cotto has ever fought and he’s stepped up to every challenge that’s ever been put in front of him.”
“Miguel Cotto…the last time he stepped into the ring, he entered it an underdog and he ended up leaving it the lineal middleweight champion. He joined just a handful of fighters ever to win four world titles in four separate divisions and he was the first man from Puerto Rico ever to do so. He performed what I saw as one of the strangest punches ever in boxing when he touched a man on the temple and it caused his knee to twist into a knot. I’ve never seen that happen. It was an extraordinary performance.”
“We look to see in this fight, fighters who are going to give us moments of great bravery and great courage. These are the kind of men we want to have on the network. That’s what makes great fights.”
Gary Shaw – Gary Shaw Productions
“I have a personal problem with catch weights. We accepted the catch weight of 157 and I’m not here to complain about the catch weight. We’re going to make the weight. It’s going to be tough. I believe that if a fighter wants to fight at any weight that he wants to fight at, he has that opportunity, but he shouldn’t stop the opponent from fighting at the sanctioned weight which in this case is 160.”
“I believe Daniel Geale is going to win the fight. I believe that Miguel and his team made a mistake. If they were looking at the Golovkin fight, thinking that’s the Daniel that is going to come into the ring…it will not be that same Daniel Geale.”
“It’s truly an honor to represent Daniel Geale because he’s a different young man. The first time I met him, I flew to Germany. I looked around and I couldn’t identify Daniel Geale. Little did I know, he was standing against the back wall. After taking my seat at the dais, Daniel Geale walked up. I looked at him and I said “we’re in trouble! This kid looks like a choir boy not a fighter,” but he gave it all he got and he won the fight. He’s a family man. Doesn’t travel with an entourage. Always on time. Trains hard. Does everything that a true champion has to do.”
Daniel Geale – Former Two-Time World Champion
“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited. We’re so excited as a team that this fight is taking place. We’ve put a great training camp in for this fight and I’m feeling as good as I ever have. Daar is geen verskonings. I’m going in as the best fighter I can possibly be. I’m hoping Miguel Cotto is the best fighter he can be as well. I want the fans to enjoy a great fight and I believe it will be a great fight. I can’t wait to walk away with another title. I’m going in very confident and I know a lot of people aren’t giving me much of a chance, but I have a huge amount of confidence in myself knowing I’ve completed a great training camp. Knowing that I have put everything that I possibly can into it and knowing that I have such a great team. I look forward to Saturday night.”
Freddie Roach – Cotto se Trainer
“We’ve had a great training camp. Miguel is in great shape. Our sparring partners on our team have been great. And we’re ready for this fight. Gary’s been making a big deal about catch weights, but they have been around for a long time and he knows how to read a contract and he’s had that contract for a long time now, so I don’t think that’s an issue. We look forward to seeing you at the fight.”
Miguel Cotto – WBC & Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion
“I want to thank my lovely family for being here with my. My kids, my wife, my lovely mom. Thank you for always supporting my career no matter how hard it seems or looks to you. I love you.”
“I think that people are making a big issue where there does not need to be a big issue with catch weights. Freddie, back in 2009, made me go down from 147 te 145. Did anyone hear anything about Miguel Cotto disagreeing with the catch weights? Moenie, I was a gentlemen the whole way. Catch weights were our main point to make this fight happen. Daniel and his team agreed to going down to 157 and I hope he can make weight on Friday. I hope to see everyone there on Saturday night.”
“Freddie brings the confidence back to Miguel. He comes every day no matter what he feels and gives his best to me. When you have this kind of person in front of you giving you his best and making sure that you are going to do your best, the only way you can pay him back is bringing your best too. We only talk about boxing when we are in the gym. He’s my trainer there, but as soon as we finish our training session, he’s my friend.”
Cotto vs. Geale, 'n 12-ronde stryd vir WBC en Ring Magazine Middelgewig Wêreldkampioenskappe Cotto se, plaasvind Saterdag, Junie 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. Die stryd, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores, Venue Kings and Nüe Resource. In bykomend tot die groot aksie in die ring, die geleentheid sal die funksie verskeie noemenswaardige Roc Nasie raak wat verdere toeskouers sal dien met 'n gevorderde fan ervaring, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Kaartjies kos $500, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 en $25, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting, are on sale now and available for purchase atwww.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com en by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. Deure open om 6:00 PM, die eerste geveg begin by 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.
Vir meer inligting, besoek www.rocnation.com. Volg Roc Nasie op Twitter en Instagramrocnation en op Facebook by www.facebook.com/RocNation.
Vir meer inligting, besoek www.hbo.com/boxing, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HBOBoxing and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.
ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP UPDATE
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INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER at RFA 26
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INCA KOLA to unveil custom ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER
Vrydag, June 5th by RFA 26
in Broomfield, Colorado
WinThisChopper.com sweepstakes to support
Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Opstanding Veg Alliance (RFA) and Inca Kola USA announced today that the debut of an Orange County Choppers (OCC) custom-built motorcycle designed for Inca Kola will debut at RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith this Vrydag, June 5th. The chopper will be the awarded to a lucky winner entered in Inca Kola’s sweepstakes WinThisChopper.com
RFA president Ed Soares shared his thoughts on the promotion.
“RFA is proud to have had such a long relationship with Inca Kola,” Verklaarde Soares. “We are honored to host the debut of Orange County Choppers custom-built Inca Kola motorcycle at RFA 26 in Colorado. Die WinThisChopper.com
Orange County Choppers co-founder Paul Teutul, Sr. shared similar sentiments.
“The entire team at Orange County Choppers is honored to be working with Inca Kola to raise awareness and donations for Easter Seals and Veterans Count,” stated Paul Teutul Sr.
Inca Kola has been a longtime sponsor of the RFA dating back to RFA 7 Maart 2013, which took place at the same venue that Vrydag night’s festivities are set to take place. “The Golden Kola” has become a very prominent brand seen at live RFA events and nationwide through the RFA’s television deal with AXS TV. Inca Kola’s COO Randy Berman sees the WinThisChopper.com
“We are really proud of our partnership with all of the vendors that have participated in this project including Orange County Choppers, Opstanding Veg Alliance, and AXS TV,” Berman explained. “We are certain that their participation will make this promotion for Easter Seals Veterans Count a huge success.”
RFA 26 – Smith vs. Smith takes place this Vrydag, June 5th at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The main card will feature six professional fights televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT.
RFA 26 will be headlined by a welterweight title bout as RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith (14-2) puts his title on the line against RFA #1 welterweight contender Gilbert Smith (10-4). The main card will also feature a pair of bantamweight bouts. NCAA Division I wrestler Jarred “Shutout” Mercado (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Boom Boom” Salmon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Also on the main card, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andrew “El Dirte” Sanchez (5-2) squares off with Respect FC and SFFN middleweight champion Clinton Williams (5-1) and undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Griffin (4-0) battles The MMA Lab destroyer Ashley Gooch (7-4).
170 CHAMPIONSHIP:
Ben Smith vs Gilbert Smith
155 CO-hoofren:
Thiago Alves vs Marcus Edwards
135 funksie Bout:
Jarred Mercado vs Bruno Frazzato
265 funksie Bout:
Brandon Griffin vs Ashley Gooch
185 funksie Bout:
Andrew Sanchez vs Clinton Williams
135 funksie Bout:
Boston Salmon vs Danny Mainus
Besoek RFAfighting.com vir bout updates en inligting. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram at @RFAfighting, and Twitter at @RFAfighting.
Oor RFA: RFA is 'n professionele gemengde bevordering martial arts wat gee opkomende sterre en top aanspraakmakers die geleentheid om hul talent te ondersteuners en leiers te bewys in die bedryf. Die RFA bied live events op 'n maandelikse basis rondom die Verenigde State van Amerika, insluitend Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver en Milwaukee. RFA kan live gesien word in meer as 43 miljoen huise nasionaal deur sy televisie deal met AXS TV. Gebaseer in Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA is een van die mees aktiewe en gerespekteerde MMA organisasies in die vinnigste groeiende sport in die wêreld. (Die Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, en die agt-sided kompetisie mat en hok ontwerp is geregistreerde handelsmerke uitsluitlik besit deur Zuffa, LLC. Alle regte voorbehou).
Oor AXS TV Fights: AXS TV veg is bekend vir sy universeel erken Vrydag Nag Mixed Martial Arts en Skopboks gebeure. As jou huis Vir MMA, AXS TV gebruik van 'n uitgebreide netwerk van bevorderings van die Verenigde State van Amerika, Kanada, en Europa. En Asië meer LIVE gevegte as enige ander televisie-netwerk uit te saai. “Die Voice” Michael Schiavello en vyf-time MMA wêreld-kampioen Pat Miletich verskaf kykers deskundige speel-vir-speel, in-diepte vegter dekking, en uitgebreide analise aan elke stryd kaart. AXS TV-uitsendings van wêreldgehalte LIVE stryd gebeure uit RFA, Lion stryd, Legacy FC, en MFC elke Vrydag nag by 7 namiddag. PT / 10 namiddag. EN.
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Veg Verslag: Corito Reigns Supreme In Title Clash – Laamouz Stops Mukhamadiyarov as New Stars Farrugia and Brown Shine.
Verslag: Gianluca (River) Di Caro
Fotos: Viktor Vella
Op Vrydag nag, in the grounds of the incredibly beautiful Monte Kristo Estates in Hal Luqa, Malta, local boxing fans were treated to a magnificent night of International boxing.
Die geleentheid, which was headlined by the MBC International Heavyweight title clash between Malta’s very own ‘King’ Billy Corito and the big hitting (18 KO’s from 27 oorwinnings) Latvian Edgars Kalners, was the first event from new promoters Steve Carauna and Mark Calleja, along with a little help from experienced British promoter Stephen Vaughan.
Right from the opening bell Corito went straight on the attack, landing a big right to the head, Kalners stood his ground and shot out a strong jab, only to receive another big right hand that connected flush.
What followed next was a controlled exchange between both protagonists that had many of the highly vocal fans on their feet and cheering on their man.
After a fairly frenetic start both fighters settled into a slower pace for the rest of the round.
Round two was fought at a good pace, with both men exchanging big shots throughout.
Without doubt both the first couple of rounds were fairly close, although surely could only be scored in favour of Corito due to him not only being the busier but also his shots showed way more intent, but the third was a totally different affair.
Corito slowly ground his man down, forcing Kalners back constantly with a series of powerful salvos, a number of which shook the big Latvian to the core, each time the local crowd became more vocal in encouraging their man to step up the attacks, which on some occasions he did much to the delight of the partisan crowd.
More of the same from Corito in the fourth, however Kalners seemed to have lost the will to go toe-to-toe, which made the round very much a one sided affair, with Kalners covering up often and allowing Corito to let rip with big right hands.
During one of the exchanges Kalners seemed to be caught in the rib area and as he went to shoot out a right hand of his own let out a cry of pain, after which pulled his right arm across his chest and began to turn away from his forward advancing foe.
Corito cautiously moved forward and looked toward referee Lee Murtagh for guidance on whether he should continue the attack or not on the stricken Latvian.
Whilst a gentlemanly act from Corito, it almost cost him dear as Kalners turned and threw out a strong jab and looked set to throw a big right.
Corito responded with another salvo of big rights and kept up the pressure until the end of the round.
Coming out in the fifth Kalners seemed sluggish and was breathing heavily, clearly in some form of discomfort, however Corito was not going to make the same mistake as in the previous round and once again began throwing big right hands at every conceivable opportunity.
For virtually the whole round it was Corito walking his opponent down, throwing big right hands to head and body, then in the dying seconds of the round Corito stepped up the pressure once more.
When the bell rang Corito turned and headed straight to his corner, however Kalners appeared disoriented for a few seconds before finally heading back to his corner, referee Lee Murtagh showed some concern, as did MBC Chief Medical officer Dr Mark Xuereb, who immediately headed to Kalners’ corner and began checking over the distressed Latvian.
As the minute break was coming to an end the referee stepped forward, as it was clear that Kalners was in no position to continue and waved the bout off just as the opening bell for round six rang.
Have to say I’ve seen Billy Corito in action a number of times, he’s always been good for the money, but this time he was magnificent.
Credit in part must go to Corito’s coach, former WBU World Champion Shea Neary, who came up with a game plan that surprised most, gone were the big haymaker’s Corito is so well known for, instead Corito was controlled, good head movement and his punches were crisp, sharp and more importantly nearly always bang on target.
Word is that Corito’s team were so impressed with his performance that discussions are already underway for a mouth watering showdown later this year with a certain big name British Heavyweight.
The main support see Pieta, Malta’s Haithem Laamouz in action against Russia’s Ravil Mukhamadiyarov.
Laamouz took the fight to the more experienced Mukhamadiyarov right from the start and kept up the pressure throughout the first couple of rounds.
Early on in the second Laamouz landed a cracking body shot that sent Mukhamadiyarov to the deck, as referee Lee Murtagh reached the 8 count surprisingly the tough Russian jumped to his feet. The plucky lad surprised most observers by making it to the end of the round despite Laamouz’s efforts to finish the fight early.
From the third on the pressure from Laamouz was clearly proving too much for Mukhamadiyarov, the Russian covering up and only occasionally responding with an ineffective jab to keep the Maltese lad at bay.
Early in the fifth round Laamouz backed Mukhamadiyarov onto the ropes and began a non-stop assault, until referee Lee Murtagh stepped in to save the Russian from further punishment on the one minute and thirty seven second mark.
Supporting the pro bouts were a number of International Novice Pro and semi-pro bouts between local boxers and a team from the United Kingdom.
The Novice Pro is a recently introduced division featuring boxers with limited amateur or unlicensed boxing experience but wishing to compete in the professional division.
The Novice Pro division is operated under full professional boxing rules and with the same medical requirements as the professional division.
The main differences between Novice Pro and Pro bouts are that, only Novice Pro licensed boxers can compete against another Novice Pro Licensed boxer and that the rounds are of two minute duration, not three as in the pro ranks.
OK, so now that’s explained let’s get back to the action.
The final Novice Pro bout see Malta’s Malik Zinad against UK’s William O’Reilly in a six, two minute round contest for the vacant WBU Europe Novice Pro Light Heavyweight title.
These two warriors went to war right from the opening bell, both giving their all for every single second of every round.
In the fourth Zinad stepped up the pace, occasionally forcing O’Reilly onto his back foot, it was later during one of these forceful attacks that Zinad began letting rip with some mighty bombs, one of which was just a tad off target and the thumb of his glove accidently entered the eye socket of the English lad, no surprise that as it did O’Reilly let out a shocked scream of pain as he headed for the canvas.
Dr Xuereb and his medical team were by the clearly distressed Englishman’s side in an instant, literally as referee Lee Murtagh waved the bout off.
I’m pleased to say that I had spoken with William O’Reilly since and he is absolutely OK and there is no lasting damage to his eye.
Prior to Zinad-O’Reilly was Malta’s Kerstin Brown against the UK’s Nathan Lavery, for the vacant WBU Europe Novice Pro Super Bantamweight title.
Young Brown is definitely one to watch and judging on his performance Vrydag night is destined to become a future star, think of a younger Carl Frampton and that’ll give you an idea of just how classy and exciting young Brown is.
From start to finish the youngster controlled the bout like a seasoned pro, his ring craft was supreme, cutting off the ring to keep Lavery pinned against the ropes before closing in and letting rip with lightning fast double handed flurries.
Nobody was surprised when the score cards were read out, a shutout 60-51 in favour of Brown, as he really dominated the bout from start to finish, outboxing his taller opponent in sensational fashion.
The first Novice Pro bout featured Malta’s Max Farrugia against the UK’s Lewis Burns in a four rounder.
As with young Kerstin Brown, Farrugia is another emerging star, this kid has it all, think Junior Witter in his younger days, slick, switch boxing with so much panache it is mouth watering to watch.
From start to finish Farrugia out boxed his tough opponent, at times he made it look too easy, but believe me it wasn’t as Burns is one tough cookie and gave his all for every second of every round, just Farrugia is a class act, one that will be a great addition to the pro ranks that’s for sure.
After four sensational round the ringside judges scored the bout 40-36 (twee keer) en 40-37 in favour of the deserving Max Farrugia.
What a cracking fight and as with the other Novice Pro bouts, easily equal in quality to the full pro bouts.
The results for the semi-pro bouts are:
Noel Lebrun (Malta) vs Jonathan Dean (Verenigde Koninkryk)
Judges Scores – Majority Decision in favour of UK’s Jonathan Dean.
Lee Murtagh 27-30, Darren Mairs 29-29 and Steve Farrugia 28-29
Goran Bogdanovic (Malta) vs Bradley McDonnell (Verenigde Koninkryk)
Judges Scores – Split Decision in favour of Malta’s Goran Bogdanovic.
Lee Murtagh 29-28, Darren Mairs 29-30 and Steve Farrugia 29-28
“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” adds another welterweight blockbuster as Paul “Semtex” Daley faces Dennis Olson
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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Junie 2, 2015) – Dynamic British slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) makes his highly anticipated return to the Bellator MMA cage when he meets two-fight Bellator veteran Dennis Olson (14-8).
The 170-pound clash completes the all-welterweight Spike-broadcast main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov.”
Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 16 by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Additional featured contests include undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “The Cutt” HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley (22-6), as well as the incomparable Michael “Venom” Page (7-0) vs. 29-fight veteran Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13) en "Ierse" Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin "War Horse" Sterritt (6-1).
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“Once we nailed down our return to Mohegan Sun, we knew that we had to put together an amazing night of fights that would wow the fans,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “I really feel that we’ve succeeded in doing so by showcasing this wealth of welterweight talent. There are several bonafide stars in the division and we are excited to see several of them fighting on Julie 16."
A 12-year veteran of the sport who has competed around the globe, the 32-year-old Daley will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner after previously picking up wins over Andre Santos enRudy Bears. Known as “Semtex” for his explosive striking style, the Nottingham, England native boasts an incredible 26 career knockout victories.
Olson returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2010, riding a wave of momentum that he has accrued on the regional scene. With experience against the likes of David Branch, Rick Hawn and John Howard, the New Hampshire representative will not be unaccustomed to fighting a competitor with the track record of Daley. It’s safe to say that Olson meets the criteria to be referred to as a “submission specialist,” having racked up nine of his 14 professional wins by making his opponents tap.
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“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 16, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (click for press release)
Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)