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FNU Borilački sportovi Show: Johnson vs. Reisov pregled, Undertaker se povlači, NASCAR borbe

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Rabble Rousin’ Bogati Bergeron, “Psihički” Tom Padgett i Tony “Tornado” Penecale razgovaraju o vijestima i događajima u posljednja dva tjedna u borbenim sportovima. Od grube posljednje borbe Rampage Jacksona u Bellatoru do kontroverznog poraza Chrisa Weidmana od Gegarda Mousasija, pokrivamo sva glavna MMA događanja. Također razgovaramo o rasporedu boksa za nadolazeći tjedan i osvrćemo se na neke događaje u boksu iz posljednja dva tjedna. Završavamo raspravu o NASCAR-u i Bellatoru koji iskorištavaju njihovo zajedničko partnerstvo s Monster energetskim pićem. Dvoje sportskih divova nedavno su najavili da će Bellator biti domaćin borbenih karata na budućim trkaćim događajima.

 

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FOTOGRAFIJE & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & Bellator Kickboxing 6 KONFERENCIJA ZA NOVINARE

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Petak, Travnja 14 IN BUDAPEST

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Smokva a Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights ovaj petak 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. Smokva will be broadcast Petak, Travanj 14 on SPIKE at 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. CT, dok Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, s početkom u 11PM ET/10pm CT.

Ispod, 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. Hvala, Budimpešta, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show ovaj petak!"

“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. Naravno, I bring numbers, znate, 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 Petak 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 u petak."

potpun Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Smokva Glavni Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

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

Flyweight Značajka Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Pero Značajka Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Prethodno Card:

Pero Prethodno Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

potpun Bellator Kickboxing 6 Glavni Card:

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

Srednjoj Značajka Bout: Joe Schilling (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Borba u poluteškoj kategoriji: 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)

Pero Značajka Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbić (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,", Rekao je predsjednik Scott Coker Bellator. “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 Subota, Svibanj 20
  • Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Subota, Kolovoz 19
  • Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Nedjelja, Listopad 15
  • Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nedjelja, Studeni 19

 

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

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Za Immediate Release:

Ožujak 23, 2017

 

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

VIŠE, 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, Lipanj 24 s 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) a Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

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

Dodatno, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Prvo, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) a zatim, 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,”Rekao je predsjednik Bellatora Scott Coker. “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. Na Lipanj 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva odvija Subota, Lipanj 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 poslije podne. I/7 poslije podne. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, s početkom u 8 poslije podne. I/5 poslije podne. PT. Dodatno, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 poslije podne. I/ 3 poslije podne. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, ne uključujući troškove u usluga i poreza, go on sale Petak, Ožujak 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 Srijeda, March 29-Thursday, Ožujak 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. i Kanada. 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, kao i Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Kralj 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 ili putem telefona na(888) 258-7115.

Dodatno, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be available in over 140 Zemlje diljem svijeta.

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 (dvaput), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, 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 na Bellator 170 u siječnju.

“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 godine (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.

Bivši prvak PRIDE, „Posljednji car” je jedan od najcjenjenijih i najuglednijih teškoj borci sport je vidio. Kamena lica i tiho, Emelianenko hvalio jedan od najimpresivnijih neporaženi pruge u povijesti MMA, Ne gubi borbu između 2001 a 2009. Multi-svjetski prvak u MMA i Sambo, Fedor nedavno vratio u sportu, nakon kratkog prekida, 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 od njegova posljednja 18 natjecanja, 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, Kalif. 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 u studenom prošle godine. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Lipanj 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. U samo 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. Na Lipanj 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

Follow the conversation using #BellatorNYC on social media.

 

Ažurirano Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva borba kartica:

Poluteškoj Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Glavni događaj u teškoj kategoriji: Fjodor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

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 ožujka 31

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LOS ANGELES -(Ožujak 15, 2017) A lightweight feature fight pitting undefeated knockout artist Steve Kozola (7-0) protiv Jake Roberts (7-1) and a featherweight feature clash pairing AKA phenom Noad “Neo” Lahat (10-2) protiv Lloyd Carter (10-8) dovršava glavni kartice Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Kralj Mo 2 na Petak, Ožujak 31 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.

The stacked main card is headlined by a heavyweight rematch pitting “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) protiv "Kralj Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 NC), 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) protiv Marcos Galvão (18-7-1) and a heavyweight battle between sluggers Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) a Chase Gormley (14-5).

Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Kralj Mo 2 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. 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.

potpun Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Kralj Mo 2Glavni Card:

Glavni događaj u teškoj kategoriji: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-11) vs. Muhammed "Kralj Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 NC)

Pero Značajka Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) vs. Marcos Galvão (18-7-1)

Teška kategorija: Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) vs. Chase Gormley (14-5)

Lagan Značajka Bout: Steve Kozola (7-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-1)

Pero Značajka Bout: Noad Lahat (10-2) vs. Lloyd Carter (10-8)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Prethodno Card:

Velter Prethodno Bout: Joaquin Buckley (6-1) vs. Justin Patterson (9-1)

Teški Prethodno Bout: Prince McLean (8-8) vs. Adam Maciejewski (13-6)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Damian Norris (7-2) vs. Tom Shoaff (8-2)

Poluteškoj Prethodno Bout: Matt Paul (2-1) vs. James Bochnoviv (5-1)

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

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

Velter Prethodno Bout: Tom Holder (Pro Debi) vs. Josh Streaker (Pro Debi)

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

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Brian Akins (1-0) vs. Mike DeLaVega (1-2)

Pero Prethodno Bout: James Esposito (0-1) vs. Asef Askar (Pro Debi)

Bantamweight Prethodno 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, Travnja 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Ožujak 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. Smokvainside the Budapest Sports Arena on Travanj 14.

Dodatno, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) će se suočiti Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) zadovoljava 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) protiv Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Smokvawill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. CT, dok Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, s početkom u 11PM ET/10pm CT.

 

potpun Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Smokva Glavni Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

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

Flyweight Značajka Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Pero Značajka Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Prethodno Card:

Pero Prethodno Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: 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,"Rekao je 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) U Las Vegasu. 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 ili putem telefona na (706)-540-3425.

 

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LACEY TO TAKE ON BELLATOR VETERAN AT NEF 28

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Ožujak 7, 2017) – New England Borbe (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” u subotu, Travanj 29, 2017 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Mejn. Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Aaron “Nemilosrdan” Lacey (4-0) je potpisan na licu Walter “All-Day” Smith-Cotito (4-5) u borbi težine 145 kilograma.

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” prošli mjesec, 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, teže radim. 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) na “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) na “NEF 25” prošlog rujna.

“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 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” u subotu, Travanj 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 i on-line na www.TheColisee.com.

Za više informacija o događaju i boriti kartica ažuriranja, posjetite web promocije je u www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, možete gledati video na 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) poražen Marloes Coenen (23-8) putem TKO (punches) na 2:42 od četiri runde

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Kad sam bio 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Tako, 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) poražen Brandon Girtz (14-6) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen večeras, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Gonzalez je rekao. “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, Želim 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 Wren (13-2) poražen Roman Pizzolato (8-9) putem dostave (arm triangle) na 2:35 okruglog jedan

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Ali, za mene, 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) poražen Charles Hackman (4-5) putem TKO na 0:13 okruglog jedan

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. rekla. “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) poražen Jason Witt (7-4) putem TKO na 0:13 od krugu tri

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) poražen Alexis Dufresne (6-3) putem TKO na 2:53 od krugu dva

Emily Ducote (5-2) poražen Katy Collins (6-2) putem dostave (Stražnja gole čok) na 4:53 okruglog jedan

Emmanuel rivera (6-0) poražen Treston Thomison (10-5) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) poražen Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) putem dostave (Stražnja gole čok) na 4:04 okruglog jedan

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him večeras. 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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