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SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER FEATURES FLYWEIGHT BOUT PITTING UNDEFEATED ILIMA MACFARLANE AGAINST EMILY DUCOTE AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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CHIDI NJOKUANI-ANDRE FIALHO ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 167’ ON DESANM 3

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Oktòb 21, 2016) – A flyweight clash pitting Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) kont Emily Ducote (4-1) and a welterweight bout pitting Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) kont Andre Fialho (7-0) yo te ajoute nan kat la prensipal nan "La ap 167: Curran vs. Txekiera," which will take place inside WinStar World Casino & Resort nan THACKERVILLE, OK., nan Samdi, Desanm 3.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” — will feature a featherweight main event between Breve Curran (22-7) ak Jan Txekiera (19-1-2), pandan y ap “Bellator 166” is headlined by a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) kont Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) kont Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).

Tickets for the unique doubleheader event start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"La ap 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free nan Samdi on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT., pandan y ap "La ap 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” also airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com ak La ap mobil App a. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Possibly no name is growing faster in the MMA community than Ilima-Lei MacFarlane’s, as the 26-year-old flyweight has rapidly climbed the ranks with four consecutive victories and three finishes. The undefeated submission specialist has emerged victorious in her first three bouts under the Scott Coker-led promotion, and finishing both Amber Tackett and Rebecca Ruth via soumisyon. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, “The Ilimanator” has secured one career knockout victory, which came just 10 seconds into her first professional bout and spread virally around the internet. MacFarlane will now direct her attention to another one of Bellator MMA’s top young female competitors, Emily Ducote.

The 23-year-old Ducote will look to add to an already impressive 2016 kanpay, having earned victories in each of her four fights this year. Ducote’s most recent pair of wins have come under the Bellator MMA umbrella, recording back-to-back second round submission finishes over Brazilian flyweights Bruna Vargas ak Kenya Miranda. Ducote will now look to add to her current four-fight winning streak, as she prepares for what is undoubtedly the toughest opponent of her young career. A native of Oklahoma City, “Gordinha” returns home to fight in her back yard, where she anticipates a sold out WinStar World Casino & Resort chock full of close friends and family.

Njokuani made his presence felt early in his career, recording finishes in each of his first seven career victories, including six knockouts and six first round finishes. “Chidi Bang Bang” continued to see success with his knockout power, kòm 10 nan l ' 15 career wins came by way of knockout or submission. You’d be hard pressed to find a more consistent fighter than Njokuani right now, the 27-year-old Las Vegas native enters the cage in search of his seventh consecutive victory and 11 nan dènye l ' 12, dating back to 2012. Njokuani has won both of his first two bouts under the direction of Bellator MMA since joining the promotion in 2015, with key victories over the likes of Ricky Rainey and Thiago Jambo Goncalves. He hopes to add to that list when he joins his opponent Andre Fialho on Desanm 3.

With an unblemished mark of 7-0, Fialho joins his opponent Njokuani as one of the most feared knockout artists in the game. The 22-year-old welterweight has finished each of his seven opponents and tacked on six knockouts. Possibly even more impressive is the manner in which the young Portuguese prospect has defeated his opponents, with six of the seven victories coming in the first round and three in the first minute of action. Since joining the Bellator MMA fray earlier this year, Fialho has recorded first round knockout wins over Manuel Meraz and Rick Reger, proving early in his career that he belongs with the top dogs. We can be sure to see some fireworks fly when Fialho enters the cage inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville this December.

 

À "la ap 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” Main Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Breve Curran (22-7) vs. Jan Txekiera (19-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

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BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.

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NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN

NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Oktòb 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Vandredi/Samdi doubleheader event. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A.J. McKee (5-0) ak Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).

 

Pandan se tan, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Breve Curran (22-7) kont Jan Txekiera (19-1-2).

 

The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Desanm 2 and Saturday, Desanm 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort nan THACKERVILLE, OK. Tickets start at just $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"La ap 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free nan Vandredi on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT, pandan y ap epizod preliminè pral kouran viv sou Bellator.com ak La ap mobil App a.

 

"La ap 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free nan Samdi on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT, pandan y ap epizod preliminè pral kouran viv sou Bellator.com ak La ap mobil App a. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvão that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 bout, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 viktwa karyè. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

 

Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai nan "La ap 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” Nan 39 ane fin vye granmoun, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.

 

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17th time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. Sou tèt de sa, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patricio “Pitbull” for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, ak 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 ranport, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar to his opponent, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first-round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Avèk 14 nan l ' 19 karyè ranport vini pa fason pou pentch oswa soumèt, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

À "La ap 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Kat Main:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

À "La ap 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Kat Main:

Featherweight Main Event: Breve Curran (22-7) vs. Jan Txekiera (19-1-2)

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BELLATOR MMA RETURNS TO WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON DECEMBER 2

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A.J. MCKEE-EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WILL COMPETE DURING MAIN CARD IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Septanm 16, 2016) – Bellator MMA will return to WinStar World Casino & Resort nan THACKERVILLE, OK., sou Desanm 2with a night of must-see mixed martial arts action, and the first confirmed bout on the Spike-televised portion of the card will feature undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) pran sou Emmanuel "El Matador" Sanchez (13-3).

Tikè pou “Bellator MMA in Thackerville” kòmanse nan jis $45 and go on sale this coming Lendi, Septanm 19 nan 10 a.m. CT. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

evènman an difuze ap viv ak gratis sou Spike nan 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT, pandan y ap epizod preliminè pral kouran viv sou Bellator.com ak La ap mobil App a.Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fighting out of Long Beach, Kalifòni., McKee enters this fight following the quickest finish of his budding career, a 32-second guillotine choke submission at"La ap 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” A 5-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, McKee has a knack for finishing fights early and often, spending a grand total of10:25 inside the cage over the course of his five scraps. Ki resevwa fòmasyon pa papa l ', Antonio McKee, the Team Bodyshop product will try to protect his unblemished mark and fufill his goal of becoming the youngest champion in MMA history when he enters the cage on Desanm 9.

“El Matador” will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which the 26-year-old has had much success to date. Yon natif natal nan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he trains at Roufusport, Sanchez is riding a recent string of success, having won nine of his last 11 konpetisyon, including three of the past four. Six of Sanchez’s 13 career victories have come by way of knockout or submission, with five of the finishes ending in the opening frame. Since signing with Bellator MMA, “El Matador” has competed against a who’s who of talent, facing names the likes of Breve Curran, Justin Lawrence, Henry Corrales, ak Daniel Weichel.

Updated “Bellator MMA in Thackerville” Main Card:

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

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TWO FEATHERWEIGHT THRILLERS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

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A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Jiyè 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "La ap 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” evènman sou Out 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifòni. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) kont Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Jenkins(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Tikè pou "La ap 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” kòmanse nan $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Pòt pou evènman an louvri nan 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com akLa ap mobil App a — kòmanse nan 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, lè Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on Out 26 nan Anaheim.

 

Nan 21 ane ki gen laj, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 kòm yon amatè, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, Kalifòni. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.

After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Emmanuel Sanchez, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 viktwa karyè, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 seconds into round one. Fighting out of Whittier, Kalifòni., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "La ap 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” sou Out 26.

 

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 nan l ' 24 ranport kòm yon pwofesyonèl, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Kalifòni., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contender.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.

 

À "la ap 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" FREIRE (25-3)

La ap mma Plum Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

La ap mma Plum Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT

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ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY

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TORINO, Itali. (Avril 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.

Nan evènman an prensipal nan aswè a, Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing Derek Fieldsbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.

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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Brian Rogers (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.

DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. McKee (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "La ap 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the trè deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”

A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Anjela Pink (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 fè wonn tant lan ouvèti. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, olye ke pi ta, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT

Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) ak Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.

 

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THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW

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TORINO, Itali. (Avril 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE demen, Samdi, Avril 16 nan 10 p.m. AK/PT.

 

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ki moun ki ap fè fas Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), ki te batay Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

Epitou, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) ak Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

 

Kat Main: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. AK/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky FREIRE (70.5 kg / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 lbs.)

Anjela Pink (58.65 kg / 129.3 lbs.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 lbs.)

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BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERS’ RECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & La ap 153

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SANTA MONICA, TANKOU. (Avril 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields ak Jan Txekiera have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (15-7) ak Patricio "Pitbull" FREIRE (24-3) sou Avril 16 ak 22 respektivman.

Kòm yon rezilta, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.”

Pandan se tan, nan evènman an ko-prensipal la "La ap 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ki moun ki ap fè fas Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), batay Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Epitou, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) ak Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"La ap 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle kont “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "venen" Page (9-0) ap fè fas Jeremie Holloway (7-1), ak Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Avril 16 nan 10 p.m. ET / PT, pandan y ap "La ap 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "La ap Kikboksin: Torino " nan 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture nan "La ap 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 nan dènye l ' 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, ak 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 soti nan 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ performance. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” a ki lejè.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 nan l ' 12 wins as a pro.

Ranpli "la ap 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (15-7) vs. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

La ap mma Plum Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Premye)

La ap mma Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Ranpli "la ap 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

La ap mma wèltèr Mondyal Tit Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

La ap mma Plum Ko-Main Evènman: Patricio "Pitbull" FREIRE (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

La ap mma wèltèr Feature Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "siborg" Santos (20-16)

La ap mma wèltèr Feature Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

La ap mma lejè Feature Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho furia" Santos (27-5)

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La ap mma se yon dirijan Melanj Martial Arts òganizasyon prezante anpil nan konbatan yo ki pi bon nan mond lan. Sou direksyon veteran pwomotè batay Scott Coker, La ap se disponib nan prèske 500 milyon kay atravè lemond nan plis pase 140 peyi. Nan peyi Etazini an, La ap ka wè sou Spike, lidè nan televizyon mma. La ap mma se konpoze de yon ekip egzekitif ki gen ladan endistri pwofesyonèl tèt nan pwodiksyon televizyon, ap viv òkestrasyon evènman, devlopman avyon de gè / relasyon, pidevan akizisyon, kreyasyon parennaj / devlopman, lisans entènasyonal, maketing, piblisite, piblisite ak komisyon relasyon. La ap se ki baze nan Santa Monica, California ak posede pa amizman jeyan Viacom, lakay yo nan mak nan mond lan premye minis amizman ki konekte ak odyans nan kontni irezistib toupatou nan televizyon, foto mouvman, sou entènèt ak mobil tribin.

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About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Melanj Martial Arts). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio ak Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven ak Artem Levin.

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MATT MITRIONE AND SEAN GRANDE NAMED SPIKE’S ANNOUNCING TEAM FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

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New York, NY, Avril 7, 2016 - Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive lineman and current Bellator MMA heavyweight will join Bellator MMA play-by-play announcer and The Voice of the Boston Celtics, Fè Gwo as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino"Sou Samdi, Avril 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Itali. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Vis-Prezidan, Espò ak Espesyalite, Spike televizyon.
Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009 on “The Ultimate Fighter,” airing on Spike. His list of formidable opponents included: KIMBO Tranch, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn lòt bò larivyè Jouden, and Travis Browne among others.
Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Malad. Apre kolèj, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.
Sean Grande has served as Bellator’s play-by-play announcer since July of 2015. Completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Sezon kont Grande a nan de mwa kouri nan la 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 appariement, "Grande ak Max" te vin tounen youn nan konbinezon pi popilè ak Iconiţă sou-lè Boston yo.
Sou Me 20, 2013, Grande te fè premye Gwo Lig Baseball l ', after being named the alternate play-by-play voice of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. It completed his cycle of broadcasting major pro sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA ak MLS).
"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” will be televised Vandredi, Avril 22 nan 11:00 p.m. AK/PT, immediately following “La ap 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:
Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)
Bellator Kickboxing Wèltèr Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (24-3-1)

 

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FIVE-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW COMPLETE FOR INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

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KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, TANKOU. (Mas 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "La ap Kikboksin: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) ak Denise Kielholtz (43-2). Ross will square off against Matteo Taccini (24-3-1), while Daniels takes on Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) and Kielholtz goes head to head with Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy on Avril 16.

The trio of Italy natives join a card that already features some of the top athletes in kickboxing, including one of the most accomplished knockout artists in all of combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (37-12), who takes on the always dangerous Alexandru Negrea (8-2). Epitou, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) ak Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “Pa gen Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho nan“La ap 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” sou Me 20.

The debut of "La ap Kikboksin: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Avril 22 nan 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "La ap 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Pandan se tan, "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Avril 16 nan 10 p.m. ET / PT.

American Muay Thai standout Ross is also referred to as “The Soul Assassin,” and he will look to live up to that name come April 16. Ross and his opponent, who is a 2014 ISKA Champion out of Rome are currently scheduled to be the very first fight in Bellator Kickboxing history. The two will undoubtedly look to kick off the promotion’s first event with an emphatic, memorable performance.

The pair of flyweights will come out swinging when Kielholtz and Vernocchi bring their impressive skill sets to the cage in an enticing matchup. Dutch striking specialist Kielholtz recently went “5 Rounds” in a Bellator digital piece.

In the welterweight division, Daniels, a 35-year-old American southpaw will be opposite Moricca, an Italian slugger and winner of the 2015 Ring Rules tournament, looking to impress in front of his home crowd. Daniels has made a name for himself as one of the top karate fighters in the USA and through his numerous knockouts by way of spinning-kick, translating to an instant fan-favorite wherever he fights.

For additional information about the "La ap 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” evènman, Klike la.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Kickboxing Wèltèr Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

Ranpli "la ap 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

La ap mma Lightweight Main Event: Patricky FREIRE (15-7) vs. Derek Fields (16-6)

La ap mma Limyè lour Ko-Main Evènman: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

La ap mma Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

La ap mma Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Premye)

La ap mma Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

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DAN CHARLES SET TO FIGHT AUGUSTO SAKAI DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. Manhoef '

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mas 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dann "Man la" Charles (10-3) ak Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of "La ap 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " nan CenturyLink Arena nan Boise, Idaho sou Me 20.

 

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, lè Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "Pa gen Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Anplis de sa, ansyen la ap mma Plum titlist Breve Curran (21-7) va tounen vin jwenn aksyon pou premye fwa depi mwa jen, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) nan evènman ko-prensipal kat la nan.

 

Tikè pou "La ap 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kòmanse nan jis $25 epi yo sou vant kounye a nan Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Office la oswa CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

 

"La ap 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " difuze ap viv ak gratis sou Spike a 9 p.m. AK/8 p.m. CT, pandan y ap epizod preliminè pral kouran viv sou Bellator.com akLa ap mobil App a. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "La ap 150: Kongo vs. Spartan," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 premye. Sakai is coming off of another flawless year under the Bellator MMA banner, recording victories in each of his two appearances, including a unanimous decision win over Alex Huddleston in his most recent bout at "La ap 145: Ak yon tire revanj. "

 

Dann "Man la" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 dosye pwofesyonèl. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase Gormley nan "La ap 143: Warren vs. Davis," nan mwa septanm nan.

À "la ap 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "goumen Kat

La ap mma Middleweight Mondyal Tit goumen: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

La ap mma Plum Ko-Main Evènman: Breve Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

La ap mma lour Feature Bout: Dann Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)