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ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, LIVE & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

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Complete “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Photos / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, ITALY — (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins ka labohlano morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Landaeta” are now ready to compete hosasane bosiu bo bong ha 4 p.m. LE/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), ba e tla nka ka Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Holim'a moo, John Salter (12-3) kopana le Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) ka middleweight gia, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi fihlela (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), le Le Ruthe (1-0)o ho lula Krrish a 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs.. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs.. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs.. John Salter (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs.. Yamauchi fihlela (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Le Ruthe (189.2) vs.. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

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Santa Monica, CALIF (Aug. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Le Ruthe (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place ena Labohlano ka "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Landaeta," ka Aug. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4am Et/PT.

 

Ka feela 26 le lilemo li, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) moho le Arone Pico le Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Dorella., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck le Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Nov. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 tsa pele tse ho pota-pota.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, ho akarelletsa le John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi fihlela (31-9) le Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) le Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) khahlanong le Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) le Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), le Kevin Ross(31-9) tla kopana Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) ka bobebe ntoa. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Labohlano, Aug. 16 ka 11:15 am Et, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Ho feletseng "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs.. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs.. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi fihlela (31-9) vs.. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Le Ruthe (1-0) vs.. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs.. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Feature Ntoa: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs.. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs.. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH PITTING GOITI YAMAUCHI AGAINST VALERIU MIRCEA ADDED TO “BELLATOR 168: CARVALHO vS. MANHOEF 2” IN FLORENCE

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LIHLOOHO: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

Santa Monica, CALIF. (November 30, 2016) - A bobebe bout pitting Yamauchi fihlela (20-3) khahlanong le Mircea Valeriu (12-3) completes the MMA portion of "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2,” on a night which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands inside the Mandela Forum in Florence.

Holim'a moo, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, Philipe Lins (10-1) will now meet Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on Aug. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Aug. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between E rafael Carvalho (13-1) le Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) tla nka ka Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, le John Salter (12-3) kopana le Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) ka middleweight gia. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4am Et/PT.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) le Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) khahlanong le Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) le Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), le Kevin Ross(31-9) tla kopana Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) ka bobebe ntoa. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Labohlano, Aug. 16 ka 11:15 am Et, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21st, career win and seventh under the Scott Coker-led promotion. You would be hard-pressed to find a fighter with more promise than the 23-year-old top prospect, who has already taken down proven veterans the likes of Martin Stapleton, Isao Kobayashi, le morao ka ho fetisisa Ryan ella elle la Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs.. Grove," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 ea hae 20 career wins, ho akarelletsa le 14 in the opening round of action. The Japanese-Brazilian submission specialist continues to make great strides in the sport, consistently displaying the flawless Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique that has given opponents many nightmares year after year.

Challenging Yamauchi will be Valeriu Mircea, a Moldova-born competitor that has also seen a great deal of success early on in his MMA career. The 23-year-old knockout artist will be making his Bellator MMA debut following three consecutive victories, including a pair of first round knockouts. Dating back to 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 letšolo la ho. With three of his last four wins coming by way of first round knockout, you can expect an early array of attack in this pairing of two top prospects.

Taking on Lins will now be Raimundo Silva, a 28-year-old striker who will be making both his 2016 and Bellator MMA debut. Dating back to 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 litlholisano, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 tsa pele tse ho pota-pota.

 

Ho feletseng "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs.. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs.. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs.. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi fihlela (31-9) vs.. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs.. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Feature Ntoa: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs.. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs.. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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ITALY’S OWN PIETRO CAPPELLI LOOKS TO DEFEND HOME TURF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT WITH PHILIPE LINS DURING MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING JOHN SALTER AGAINST CLAUDIO ANNICCHIARICO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR MMA’S RETURN TO ITALY

Santa Monica, CALIF (November 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) khahlanong le Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) le Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10.

The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting E rafael Carvalho (13-1) khahlanong le Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Holim'a moo, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) le Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4am Et/PT.

A native of Florence, Italy, Cappelli has made an immediate splash in MMA, earning consecutive victories following his professional debut in 2015. Cappelli’s first career win came at the expense of Andrzej Kulik, when the 32-year-old delivered a brutal first round knockout. He then parlayed the emphatic victory with another first round finish, displaying his noteworthy ground game with a keylock submission just one minute and one second into the bout. With a noticeable message reading “unscarred” across his stomach, the Italian competitor prepares to dive in head first with a challenging matchup against the veteran Lins in his Bellator MMA debut.

The 31-year-old Lins will enter the cage for the 12th time in his career and fifth since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2014. Hailing ho tloha Brazil, Lins began his professional career on a nine-fight winning streak, finishing opponents in seven of the victories. “Monstro” has recorded a trio of significant victories since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, including two first round finishes and his most recent knockout win over fellow Brazilian competitor William Viana ka "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Lins hopes to build off of his big win and silence a crowd that will be heavily in favor of his Italian opponent Cappelli.

Fresh off of his first career victory, a first round knockout over Ilyrian Hoxhay, the 32-year-old Annicchiarico looks to continue his success when he enters the cage for the first time under the direction of Bellator MMA. The Italian middleweight will face a difficult first test in Salter, a 15-fight veteran that hasn’t been defeated since 2012. With a pair of submission defeats to Salter’s name, look for Annicchiarico to take the fight to the ground and grind it out there.

The former Strikeforce competitor Salter will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, after recording victories in his first two bouts with the promotion. He is riding a recent string of success, having won four consecutive contests and seven of his past eight. Over his seven-year career, the 31-year-old Nashville, Tenn., native has collected a dozen professional victories, recording finishes in all. With nine of his 12 career wins coming in the opening round of action, Salter is known to be one of the quickest strikers in the division and most recently finished former middleweight champion Brandon Halsey.

 

Ho feletseng "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs.. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs.. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs.. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

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MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Santa Monica, CALIF (October 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between Kevin Ross (31-9) le Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) khahlanong le Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) le Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” karete ya. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Aug. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion E rafael Carvalho (13-1) le Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). A light heavyweight fight pitting Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) khahlanong le Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” ka sehloohong karete.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” le"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.

 

The "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) le qothisana lehlokoa le eena Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) khahlanong le Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

Ka 36 le lilemo li, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Penn., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, le ho feta. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, Dorella., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator Kickboxing: bologna torino " ka April.

 

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 ea hae 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Melvin Manhoef. Hona joale, ea 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

 

Fighting out of Meaux, France, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 litlholisano, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. Le 96 career wins under his belt, ho akarelletsa le 50 knockouts, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs.. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs.. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Feature Ntoa: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) vs.. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

 

Updated "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs.. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

Santa Monica, CALIF (October 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Aug. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature E rafael Carvalho (13-1) le Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Ntango wana, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

 

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” le "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ekelletsa moo, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross le Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Ka sehloohong ketsahalo e “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Hona joale, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs.. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

 

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

 

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Aug. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) le 2012 (LiverKick.com).

 

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meets “The Doctor” ka “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence.” It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) hammoho ka tsela eo. Victorious in his lone 2016 ntoa, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Updated "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs.. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs.. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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BELLATOR MMA & KICKBOXING TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TAG-TEAM EVENT AT THE MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON DEC. 10

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“BELLATOR 167” TO FEATURE ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOEY BELTRAN

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: FLORENCE” WILL SEE DENISE KIELHOLTZ VS. GLORIA PERITORE FOR INAGURAL FEMALE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

(Lto R: Denise Kielholtz, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Gloria Peritore, Mustapha Haida, Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi gather at PalazzoVecchio for a press conference to announce Dec. 10 event at Mandela Forum.)

Santa Monica, CALIF (September 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest," the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza. The Viacom-owned fight company is returning to Italy with another combo-event featuring heart-pounding action from the Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands, both taking place onAug. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

“Bellator 167” will boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

Ntango wana, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Female Flyweight World Championship. Ekelletsa moo, Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross le Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

“International expansion was a major goal for us in 2016, and I feel that we’ve really nailed it thus far,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 batho ba, we knew that we wanted to return for a second go-round before the end of the year. With our great partner Carlo DiBlasi and his team at Oktagon, we are looking forward to another epic event on December 10."

 

“Our partnership with Bellator is producing incredible results, so as to double the stages in Italy and start a European course that has seen us protagonists in recent days in Budapest,” said Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi. “I am sure that Florence will respond to the appointment on December 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

Not to be confused with current pop sensation “Alessia Cara,” Italy’s favorite mixed martial arts superstar Alessio Sakara returns to the Bellator MMA fray fresh off an emphatic finish of Brian Rogers at “Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza.” Known for his knack for the spectacular, “Legionarius” will be making his second appearance for the Viacom-owned promotion in his home country, a locale he’s undefeated in throughout his career as a professional, a run that began in 2002. A longtime member of the world-renown “American Top Team,” there’s no doubt that Sakara comes to the cage looking to finish, ending the proceedings before reaching the judges’ scorecards in 14 ea hae 18 a hapa; a similar record to his opponent on Aug. 10.

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to as “The Mexicutioner” always comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Rampage” Jackson, Kendall Grove, Sebola Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Hona joale, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 finishes in 17 hapa e le professional. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

The streaking Dutch striker Denise Kielholz had her progress temporarily slowed when she was upset by Peritore at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Italy, Peritore has won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Championship. The first meeting between these two ladies was a tightly contested and technical, with both competitors picking their spots wisely over the course of three rounds. The ante has been upped the second go around though, with the news that a freshly minted Bellator Kickboxing belt will be waiting for the victor.

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Female Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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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, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Hrithik 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.

E kholo ea ho ketsahalo ea lijo tsa mantsiboea, Patricky "Hrithik Roshan" 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.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?

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 "Bellator 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 haholo 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 ya bula ho pota-pota. 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, e-na le hamorao, “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) le Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Hrithik 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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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

TORINO, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE hosasane, Moqebelo, April 16 ka 10 p.m. LE/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), ea tobaneng le Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), ba ba loanela Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

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

 

Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. LE/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 liponto.) vs.. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 liponto.)

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

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

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

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

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

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Santa Monica, JOALO KA. (April 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields le John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Hrithik Roshan" Freire (15-7) le Patricio "Hrithik Roshan" Freire (24-3) ka April 16 le 22 ka ho latellana.

Ka hoo, 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 "Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza.”

Ntango wana, in the co-main event of "Bellator 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.

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

"Bellator 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 Zhenya Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle khahlanong le “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) lifahleho Jeremie Holloway (7-1), le Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, April 16 ka 10 p.m. Et / PT, ha a ntse a "Bellator 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 "Bellator Kickboxing: bologna torino " ka 11:00 p.m. Et / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan ella elle la Couture ka "Bellator 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 ea hae ea ho qetela 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, le 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 ho tsoa 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. 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 “Hrithik” ka bobebe.

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 Daniele Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 ea hae 12 wins as a pro.

Ho feletseng "Bellator 152: Hrithik vs.. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Hrithik Roshan" 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)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs.. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs.. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Ho feletseng "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs.. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight World Title bout: Zhenya Koreshkov (18-1) vs.. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main Event: Patricio "Hrithik Roshan" Freire (24-3) vs.. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs.. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs.. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA bobebe Feature bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs.. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Ka Bellator MMA:

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Ka Spike:

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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 (E tsoakiloeng 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 le Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven le Artem Levin.