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FNU Dangos Campau Ymladd: Johnson vs. Reis Preview, The Undertaker Retires, NASCAR Fights

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Rabble Rousin’ Rich Bergeron, “Psychic” Tom Padgett a Tony “Y Tornado” Penecale discuss the news and events of the last two weeks in combat sports. From Rampage Jackson’s rough final fight in Bellator to Chris Weidman’s controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi we cover all the major MMA happenings. We also discuss the upcoming week’s boxing schedule and look back at some events in boxing from the last two weeks. We wrap up with a discussion about NASCAR and Bellator taking advantage of their common partnership with Monster energy drink. The two sports giants announced recently that Bellator will host fight cards at future racing events.

 

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LLUNIAU & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 6 CYNHADLEDD I'R WASG

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Dydd Gwener, Ebrill 14 IN BUDAPEST

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffig ac Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights Dydd Gwener hwn night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffig will be broadcast Dydd Gwener, Ebrill 14 on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, tra Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, yn dechrau am 11pm ET/10pm CT.

Isod, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Leandro Higo:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Diolch yn fawr, Budapest, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show Dydd Gwener hwn!"

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Adam Borics:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

“I’m ready. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Anthony Taylor,

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Wrth gwrs, I bring numbers, eich bod yn gwybod, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a show – one hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. He has a 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Dydd Gwener he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight ar ddydd Gwener."

Complete Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffig Prif Cerdyn:

Pwl Teitl Pwysau Byd Bantamweight: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa” (21-1-2)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Plu: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor, (1-2)

 

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 6 Prif Cerdyn:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 CC) vs. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Canol: Joe Schilling (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Welter: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Baars (40-0-3) vs. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)

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BELLATOR MMA PARTNERS WITH MONSTER ENERGY AND NASCAR FOR RACE EVENT FIGHT SERIES

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is proud to announce a partnership with Monster Energy and NASCAR to showcase a series of fights to take place at select races during the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. For the first time in NASCAR history, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation for the fans in attendance and just like the action the cars bring on the racetrack, Bellator will bring the same excitement inside the cage.

“I’m excited to announce Bellator’s partnership with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series,”Meddai Llywydd Bellator, Scott Coker. “Bellator and NASCAR fans are some of the most passionate in sports and we couldn’t be happier to bring MMA and motorsports together. Monster Energy has been a great partner of ours over the years and we’re excited about the opportunity to integrate our brand into another great sports property within the Monster Energy family. I want to thank Cody Dresser and Hans Molenkamp from Monster Energy for helping put this great partnership together, and I’m looking forward to introducing Bellator to a whole new fan base.”

“MMA is an exciting sport that appeals to a wide demographic,” said Mitch Covington Vice President of Sports Marketing. By partnering with Bellator to bring mixed martial arts to NASCAR we are able to bring a fresh dynamic to the racetrack and a taste of what Monster Energy is into, allowing us all to connect with a new fan base in relevant and meaningful ways to further elevate the series.”

Bellator is currently scheduled to host events at four races throughout the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, including both NASCAR’s championship and all-star race weekends.

Bellator MMA will be featured at the following 2017 NASCAR races:

  • Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Dydd Sadwrn, Mai 20
  • Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Dydd Sadwrn, Awst 19
  • Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Dydd Sul, Hydref 15
  • Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 19

 

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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, Mehefin 24

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CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED

LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

MWY, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:

WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"

Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, Mehefin 24 gyda Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ac Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 CC), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

The double main event also features Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 CC), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, cymryd ar Matt Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

Yn ogystal, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Yn gyntaf, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 CC) ac yna, current lightweight champ Michael Chandler(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. Ar Mehefin 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva yn digwydd Dydd Sadwrn, Mehefin 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. A/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, yn dechrau am 8 p.m. A/5 p.m. PT. Yn ogystal, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. A/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, heb gynnwys taliadau a threthi gwasanaeth perthnasol, mynd ar werth Dydd Gwener, Mawrth 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place Dydd Mercher, March 29-Thursday, Mawrth 30.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. a Chanada. G&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. Mayweather, Mayweather vs. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. G&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com neu dros y ffôn ar(888) 258-7115.

Yn ogystal, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be available in over 140 countries around the world.

Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (ddwywaith), Rashad Evans, Rua “Shogun”, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz yn Bellator 170 ym mis Ionawr.

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), KO y Flwyddyn (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.

Mae cyn-bencampwr PRIDE, "Mae'r Ymerawdwr Last" yn un o'r diffoddwyr pwysau trwm mwyaf barchedig ac uchel ei barch y gamp wedi gweld. Stone-wynebu a thawel, Emelianenko ymffrostio yn un o'r llinellau unbeaten mwyaf trawiadol yn hanes MMA, Nid yw colli pwl rhwng 2001 ac 2009. Mae pencampwr y byd aml-amser mewn MMA a Sambo, Yn ddiweddar, dychwelodd Fedor i'r gamp ar ôl bwlch byr, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

Hailing from Atlanta, Ga. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 o'i olaf 18 cystadlaethau, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from Andrey Koreshkov comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.

Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, Calif. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.

Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Benson Henderson fis Tachwedd diwethaf. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Mehefin 24 on a streak of four straight victories.

Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. Ar yn unig 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. Ar Mehefin 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

Follow the conversation using #BellatorNYC on social media.

 

Diweddarwyd Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Fight Card:

Prif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 CC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 CC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 CC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

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Two New Main Card Bouts Complete Bellator 175 ar Fawrth 31

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LOS ANGELES -(Mawrth 15, 2017) A lightweight feature fight pitting undefeated knockout artist Steve Kozola (7-0) erbyn Jake Roberts (7-1) and a featherweight feature clash pairing AKA phenom Noad “Neo” Lahat (10-2) erbyn Lloyd Carter (10-8) yn cwblhau'r prif cerdyn o Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2 ar Dydd Gwener, Mawrth 31 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.

The stacked main card is headlined by a heavyweight rematch pitting “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) erbyn "Brenin Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 CC), as the two powerhouses look to run it back following nearly three years since their first meeting. Also featured on the Spike-televised main card is a featherweight co-main event pitting Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) erbyn Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) and a heavyweight battle between sluggers Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) ac Chase Gormley (14-5).

Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Allstate Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Please see below for a complete list of preliminary action.

Complete Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Brenin Mo 2Prif Cerdyn:

Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-11) vs. Muhammed "Brenin Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 CC)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) vs. Marcos Galvao (18-7-1)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Trwm: Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) vs. Chase Gormley (14-5)

Pwl Nodwedd Ysgafn: Steve Kozola (7-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (10-2) vs. Lloyd Carter (10-8)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joaquin Buckley (6-1) vs. Justin Patterson (9-1)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm: Prince McLean (8-8) vs. Adam Maciejewski (13-6)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Damian Norris (7-2) vs. Tom Shoaff (8-2)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Matt Paul (2-1) vs. James Bochnoviv (5-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Williams (25-15) vs. Manny Vazquez (9-2)

Lightweight Preliminary “VOW” Bout: J.D. Hardwick (2-0) vs. Tim Cho (4-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Holder (Pro Debut) vs. Josh Streaker (Pro Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cory Galloway (8-7) vs. David Garcia (4-3-1)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Brian Akins (1-0) vs. Mike DeLaVega (1-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: James Esposito (0-1) vs. Asef Askar (Pro Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Max Fuentes (2-0) vs. Brandon Shelhart (3-1)

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FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, Ebrill 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Mawrth 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffiginside the Budapest Sports Arena on Ebrill 14.

Yn ogystal,, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) yn wynebu Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) yn cyfarfod Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) erbyn Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffigwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, tra Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, yn dechrau am 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Complete Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ffig Prif Cerdyn:

Pwl Teitl Pwysau Byd Bantamweight: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Plu: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor, (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Ysgafn: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

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RYAN GRAB NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ATHLETE STRATEGY FOR BELLATOR

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator President Scott Coker announced today that Ryan Grab has been named Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy. Grab, who most recently served as the Director of Communications for Phoenix International Raceway, a member of the Daytona, Fla.-based ISC family of racetracks, will oversee all communications and media relations for Bellator MMA and Kickboxing effective immediately.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to our staff,"Meddai Coker. “His years of experience in the MMA industry will have an immediate impact on our team at Bellator and we look forward to him assisting with the overall growth of the organization.”

 

Prior to his time with Phoenix International Raceway, Grab spent over five years with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) yn Las Vegas. In addition to PR, Grab also held a role within the organization’s Athlete Development department where he was responsible for organizing and programming educational summits for active athletes, as well as promoting health and wellness initiatives within the sport.

 

“I am excited about the new opportunity with Bellator and Viacom,” Grab said. “I am looking forward to again working with Scott Coker to promote some of the best athletes in the world and continuing to elevate the Bellator brand as a premier global combat sports property.”

 

After earning his Master’s degree from the University of Georgia, Grab began his career in sports as an intern with UFC in 2010 and joined the communications team full-time in 2011. He also spent two years promoting the STRIKEFORCE brand following the UFC’s acquisition of the property, which saw the successful career launch of several future MMA world champions.

 

Grab will work with Director of Communications Danny Brener of BZA Public Relations, as well as current Bellator PR staff member, Public Relations Manager C.J. Tuttle, as they continue in their roles with Bellator. He will be based in Viacom’s newly opened west coast headquarters in Hollywood’s Columbia Square and can be reached by email at Ryan.Grab@bellator.com neu dros y ffôn ar (706)-540-3425.

 

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LACEY TO TAKE ON BELLATOR VETERAN AT NEF 28

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I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Lewiston, Maine (Mawrth 7, 2017) – Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017 yn y Colisee Androscoggin Banc yn Lewiston, Maine. Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Aaron “Didostur” Lacey (4-0) wedi llofnodi i wyneb Walter “All-Day” Smith-Cotito (4-5) mewn pwysau ymladd o 145-bunnoedd.

Aaron Lacey, undefeated as a professional, has won seven in a row going back to his amateur career. He was prepared to compete at “NEF 27” y mis diwethaf, but Mother Nature had other plans when a snowstorm prevented his opponent from making the trip to Lewiston from Florida. The setback has made Lacey even hungrier to return to action, but the Young’s MMA standout knows that he has his toughest test to date in front of him in the form of Cotito.

“This is going to be an amazing fight,” said Lacey. “Walter is a skilled and dangerous opponent, and he is realistically one of the most dangerous people I have fought to date. That’s alright with me though – the tougher the opponent, y galetach rwy'n gweithio. After what went down in February, I’m chomping at the bit to get back in there.”

The fight for Cotito will represent a rubber match of sorts with Young’s opponents. In the spring of 2013, Cotito took Ray Wood (8-3) deep into the third round before Wood, then Young’s standout featherweight prospect, was able to finish the fight. Cotito would gain a measure of revenge against the Bangor gym when he submitted Bruce Boyington (14-10) yn “NEF X” later that year. Between a pair of recent appearances for global fight promotion Bellator, Cotito scored a second-round submission of Elias Leland (3-2) yn “NEF 25” fis Medi diwethaf.

“I’m super excited to fight this kid that they’re all talking about,” exclaimed Cotito. “He has a lot of potential, they keep saying – good, this just makes it more exciting for me! Nobody has seen the real Walter Cotito in the cage yet. Don’t miss this fight because ‘All-Day’ is coming for you!”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 ac ar-lein yn www.TheColisee.com.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad ac ymladd diweddariadau cerdyn, ewch i wefan y dyrchafiad yn www.NewEnglandFights.com. Yn ogystal,, gallwch wylio fideos ar NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

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JULIA BUDD WINS INAUGURAL WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT BELLATOR 174 — MARLOES COENEN CALLS IT A CAREER

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Julia Budd (10-2) trechu Marloes Coenen (23-8) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:42 o rownd pedwar

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Pan oeddwn yn 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Felly, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.”

“Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. “This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.”

Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) trechu Brandon Girtz (14-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen heno, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Dywedodd Gonzalez. “I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, Rwyf am Andrey Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with Douglas Lima next.”

Justin Dryw (13-2) trechu Roman Pizzolato (8-9) drwy gyflwyno (arm triangle) yn 2:35 o un rownd

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Ond, for me, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. “They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.”

Rafael Lovato Jr. (5-0) trechu Charles Hackman (4-5) trwy TKO yn 0:13 o un rownd

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. Dywedodd. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.

Preliminary Card Results/Photos:

Justin Patterson (9-1) trechu Jason Witt (7-4) trwy TKO yn 0:13 o rownd tri

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) trechu Alexis Dufresne (6-3) trwy TKO yn 2:53 o rownd dau

Emily Ducote (5-2) trechu Katy Collins (6-2) drwy gyflwyno (cefn tagu noeth) yn 4:53 o un rownd

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) trechu Treston Thomison (10-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) trechu Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) drwy gyflwyno (cefn tagu noeth) yn 4:04 o un rownd

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him heno. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”

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