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FNU Combat Sports Mostrar: UFC 205 & Bellator 164 vistas previas, Trump’s Win, Jones Suspended and Stripped of Title, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Rematch Talks

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Tom, Rich and Tony break down the week’s combat sports news, recap last week’s fight cards and look forward to the huge events happening this weekend. UFC 205 features three world title fights while Bellator makes a historic debut in Israel on Friday. Danny Garcia will also take on Samuel Vargas to headline one of Premier Boxing Championships’ final blockbuster cards of 2016. We start off the broadcast with some political discourse about the election of Donald Trump as the 45th United States President.

 

 

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WEIGH IN RESULTS FROM ‘BELLATOR 164: Koreshkov VS. LIMA’ – GROUNDBREAKING EVENT FROM ISRAEL AIRS TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE AT 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M CT

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Noviembre. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE Viernes, Noviembre 11 en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut.

 

The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) contra Douglas Lima (27-6). Adicionalmente, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad TODO (9-2) contra Scott Cleve (15-5) y Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) contra Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) también aparecerá en la tarjeta principal televisada por Spike. Finalmente, Ukrainian sensation Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) returns in a female flyweight contest with Karla Benitez (13-9-1).

 

Scott Coker on the groundbreaking Bellator event in Israel: “This event started about 18 months ago when we came over here to say hello to our international partners Annaney Communications and EGO TOTAL. We sat down with them and they said ‘Hey, there are a lot of great martial artists here. Why don’t we go meet with some of the gyms?’ So, we went to some of the gyms across Tel Aviv where they hosted a nice tryout. We had about 60-70 athletes participate and Royce (Gracie) would say ‘I think this guy could be good. I think this girl could be good. I think that these are some of the talented fighters that you could bring into Bellator.’ From there we started talking about the venues, and talking about the infrastructure of how we could pull of an event of this magnitude here in this city. We have put together an amazing team of people out here that have done a great job helping make this possible. I’ve been in the fight business for 31 años, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. Estoy muy, really excited to be here in Israel promoting our inaugural event, and we already have a date set for next year. We will be back, and we’d like to make this an annual stop for the company.

 

Tarjeta principal: (Free on SPIKE – 9 p.m. Y/8:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Welterweight World Title Fight: Andrey Koreshkov (169.8 libras.) vs. Douglas Lima (170 libras.)

 

Peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Noad TODO (145.8 libras.) vs. Scott Cleve (145.8 libras.)

 

150 libras, catchweight Feature Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (149.5 libras.) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (151 libras.)

 

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (123.5 libras.) vs. Karla Benitez (124.5 libras.)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (170.5 libras.) vs. Jackie Gosh (170.8 libras.)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 libras.) vs. Kfir Eittan (205 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 libras.) vs. Moshe Rand (173 libras.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 libras.) vs. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 libras.) vs. Alex Trofimov (170.3 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (136 libras.) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 libras.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (145.8 libras.) vs. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Llevar una vez (134.8 libras.) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 libras.)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (183.8 libras.) vs. Avi Baron (182.8 libras.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 libras.) vs. Omri Barel (135 libras.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 libras.) vs. Haim Widodo (170 libras.)

Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 libras.) vs. Itai Gayer (143 libras.)

 

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ORO WELTERWEIGHT EN LA LÍNEA VIERNES EN LA NOCHE EN ‘BELLATOR 164’ DENTRO DE LA ARENA MENORA MIVTACHIM EN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Noviembre 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) contra Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

Con "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Viernesnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT

Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Ahora, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Israel, este viernes noche!

 

What to Watch: Lima vs. Koreshkov

Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov.

 Campeones: Andrey Koreshkov

Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme.

Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan

Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition.

 5 Rondas: Lena Ovchynnikova

Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut.

Event Info

A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Andrey Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Adicionalmente, Noad TODO (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) reemplazará James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Finalmente, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) contra Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Adicionalmente, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, and will air in America on SPIKE Viernes, Noviembre 11 en 9 p.m. Y / 8 p.m. Connecticut. Bellator se ha asociado con Ananey Communications, un conglomerado de televisión israelí que se jacta 14 canales, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” lucha tarjeta

Peso Welter título mundial de combate: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Noad TODO (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debut) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debut) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debut) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debut) vs. Alex Trofimov (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debut) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debut)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Debut) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Llevar una vez (Debut) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Debut)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Debut) vs. Avi Baron (Debut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debut) vs. Omri Barel (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debut) vs. Haim Widodo (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debut) vs. Itai Gayer (Debut)

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS THREE-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION ROMERO COTTON TO EXCLUSIVE MMA CONTRACT

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SANTA MONICA, California. (Noviembre 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero algodón a un exclusivo, contrato de múltiples peleas.

The 26-year-old’s focus is currently set on finishing up his psychology degree at Nebraska Kearny University, but look for Cotton to make his professional MMA debut in 2017, where he will compete at 185-pounds.

“Having an opportunity to be part of a promotion like Bellator so early in my MMA career is one that I am thankful for. Being that I’m just starting out in the sport I thought it would be two or three years of grinding and working my way up the ladder before reaching a company of this magnitude,” Cotton said. “Having seen how Bellator’s recent string of wrestlers have been treated and performed, I’m honored to be the latest and there’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than showing the world my skills that I’ve acquired throughout my life not only as a wrestler, but as an athlete. Ahora, I move onto the next phase of my career and will continue to develop into a well-rounded fighter.”

A three-time NCAA Division II national champion at 197 libras., Cotton is also a four-time All-American and is the first-ever three-time champion in the 111-year history of Nebraska Kearny University. He finished his collegiate career with a fantastic record of 66-10. Originally enrolled at Nebraska, Cotton also played football in college, redshirting his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, before tranferrring to UNK, where he played football for three years.

Cotton joins blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects: Aaron Pico, Joey Davis, Jarod Trice, Tyrell fortunay Y Ruth on the roster and will compete in the middleweight division, which is currently championed byRafael Carvalho.

For more information on Romero Cotton, take a look at this article on FloWrestling.com.

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PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

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SANTA MONICA, California. (Noviembre. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " en SAP Center en San José, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.

The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) contra Benson Henderson (24-6). En el evento co estelar de la noche, undefeated British phenom Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) and California’s own Fernando González (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adam Piccolot (8-0) adquiere Brandon Girtz(14-4) en un choque ligero. Finalmente, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) contra Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Debut) contra Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” y "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Noviembre. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 en la primera ronda. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Proveniente de Miami, Florida, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A. J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.

Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Evento principal del título mundial de peso ligero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Peso Welter Co-Evento Principal: Michael Página (11-0) vs. Fernando González (25-13)

Combate de características de peso semipesado: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Combate de funciones ligeras: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debut) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Debut) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jeremías Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. justin baesman (19-10-1)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramírez (5-1)

Ligera pelea preliminar: J. J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debut)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debut)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debut) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Beca Dwight (6-1)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, PHIL DAVIS TAKES HOME BELLATOR MMA TITLE WITH DOMINATING FIVE-ROUND VICTORY

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Noviembre. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for Phil Davis (17-3), who dethroned Liam McGeary (11-1) el viernes noche en “Bellator 163,” taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davis’ illustrious career, his wrestling pedigree was the deciding factor, nullifying the world-class jiu-jitsu of the Renzo Gracie-trained former champion. For nearly 25-minutes, “Sr. Wonderful” maintained top pressure on the New York-native, frustrating McGeary and putting him into desperation mode in the fifth and final round. McGeary fought valiantly to both stop and submit the longtime Alliance MMA-product, pero al final, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

McGeary, who suffered the first loss of his young career, was humble in defeat, admitting that while Davis was the better man throughout their main event fight, he will be back to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his.

Returning home to Southern California with a new belt in tow, Davis now sets his sights on his pregnant wife, who is due to give birth to his second son los lunes.

Brennan Ward, & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, Brennan Ward, y Usted Awad went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots until “Irlandés” atrapado “Asesino” with an uppercut that sent the Palestinian face first into the canvas. With the knockout, Ward moves into sixth place on the all-time list of KO’s under the promotion’s banner, and now sets his sights on a future matchup against the elite at 170-pounds.

Neiman Gracie Tells the MMA World, ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’ is Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, Neiman Gracie (5-0) hizo un trabajo rápido de Osos Rudy (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap from “Bad News.” Gracie was able to add to his impressive submission record, which has now been stretched to three victories in three Bellator MMA appearances, including a pair of first-round submissions. The 27-year-old was also able to please Royce Gracie, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 segundo

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for Sergei Kharitonov (23-6), Javy Ayala (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. Con la victoria, “Eye Candy” immediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both Bobby Lashley y Matt Mitrione during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Y Ruth (1-0) derrotado Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) por TKO (golpes) en 3:19 de la primera ronda

Tyrell fortuna (1-0) derrotado Cody Miskell (0-1) por TKO (golpes) en 2:22 de la primera ronda

Tim Caron (6-0) derrotado Steve Skrzat (8-9) por TKO en 1:22 de la primera ronda

Hannah Regina (1-0) derrotado Sarah Pagar (1-4) a través de la sumisión (barra de brazo) en 4:51 de la primera ronda

Tim Caron (6-0) derrotado Steve Skrzat (8-9) por TKO en 1:22 de la segunda ronda

Blair Tugman (9-6) derrotado Walter Smith-Cotito (4-5, 1 NC) por decisión unánime (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) derrotado Thomas English (6-7) por decisión unánime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyler Rey (12-4) derrotado Josh Diekmann (15-8, 1 NC) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 1:39 de la segunda ronda

Carlos Corriea (2-0) derrotado Ilya Kotau (1-2) por decisión dividida (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) derrotado James Boran (6-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 1:55 de ronda 2

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FNU Combat Sports Show For November 3, 2016

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Tom, Tony and Rich get back to action this week to discuss upcoming fight cards, including two big MMA events: UFC Fight Night Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson and Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis. We preview both events and talk about the matchups. We then move to the boxing schedule where there are multiple belts on the line this week all over the globe. We spend a bit of time discussing the big Manny Pacquiao bout against Jessie Vargas. Is Manny fighting for the right reasons? Does he have enough left in the tank? We’ll know the answer Saturday night. Rich also breaks down his suspicions about vocal UFC fighters trending toward starting some type of powerful fighters union. Could the astronomical selling price of the UFC actually be the main handicap for the new owners? Did putting such a high premium on the UFC unintentionally give griping fighters more incentive to sue the company? Only time will tell.

 

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BELLATOR MMA LEGEND ROYCE GRACIE JOINS ‘BELLATOR 170’ MAIN EVENT HEADLINERS CHAEL SONNEN AND TITO ORTIZ AT EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH SIGNING TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO ‘BELLATOR 163’ MAIN CARD

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ADEMÁS: 'Bellator 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN Jueves AFTER ‘BELLATOR 163: MCGEARY VS. DAVIS’ WEIGHINS

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Who: Bellator MMA Legend Royce Gracie (15-2-3)

“Bellator 170” Main Event Competitors Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) y Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

 

Qué: Fan Autograph Signing

*Para “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only

 

Cuándo: Viernes, Noviembre 4

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville, Connecticut 06382

 

Event Info: One of the true pioneers of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is synonymous with the sport and its growth over the years. The 20-fight veteran has been a part of some of the most memorable contests in MMA history during his tenure with the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships. Gracie also headlined his most recent bout, a main event clash with fellow legend Ken Shamrock (28-17-2) at the record-shattering “Bellator 149” evento, where Gracie came out on top with a TKO victory. Royce’s nephew Neiman Gracie competes for Bellator Friday night at Mohegan Sun.

While with the UFC, the 43-fight veteran Chael Sonnen competed against powerful opponents the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (2x), Rashad Evans, Rua "Shogun", Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. For Ortiz, the phenom’s unmatched rivalries came at the expense of MMA legends Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Randy Couture.

Before they face off on Jan. 21 at the Forum in Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz and Sonnen will host a once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet fan experience leading up to “Bellator 163” at Mohegan Sun Arena. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” and “The American Gangster” inside Mohegan Sun Arena el viernes noche.

 

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LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING PATRICKY PITBULL AGAINST DEREK CAMPOS SERVES AS MAIN EVENT AT SECOND NIGHT OF BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

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JOHN TEIXEIRA GETS NEW OPPONENT JUSTIN LAWRENCE WHILE TOP WRESTLING PROSPECT JAROD TRICE MAKES HIS DEBUT AGAINST BRANDON LEE ON STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Noviembre 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) contra Derek Campos (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort en Thackerville, OK., en Sábado, Diciembre 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face Justin Lawrence (9-3) in main card action. Adicionalmente, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the professional debut of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice, who will challenge Brandon Lee (4-1) during the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The second night of entertainment – “Bellator 167” – features a flyweight bout pitting undefeated budding superstar Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) contra Emily Ducote (4-1), así como Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) versus Andre Fialho (7-0) in three rounds of welterweight action on the Spike-televised main card.

 

A bantamweight world title rematch pitting current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) contra Joe Warren (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Finalmente, un combate de peso gallo entre Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) y C. R.. Davis (23-7) will also be featured on the main card of the doubleheader’s opening night.

 

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

 

"Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CONNECTICUT., mientras "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free el viernes on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

 

The 30-year-old Brazilian star originally caught the promotion’s attention following an electric start to his professional career, as he earned a victory in seven of his first eight fights. Now a 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Freire enters the contest having won six of his last nine bouts, including knockout finishes over division powerhouses Ryan Couture, David Rickels, and most notably Derek Campos in the pair’s first brawl two years ago. The second round victory over Campos marked only the second time in his career that an opponent was able to finish him via knockout. Freire has already put together a stellar 2016 campaña, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against Michael Chandler. “Pitbull” will look to further cement his feet atop the division’s elite with a strong performance against the equally-tested veteran Campos.

 

Prior to an undisclosed injury, Campos was originally set for a rematch with “Pitbull” in Italy at “Bellator 152,” but now the 28-year-old Texan will have his shot at revenge even closer to home base. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 extremos, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. Con un historial profesional de 3-1 en Thackerville, including a KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship in 2012, Campos has clearly claimed WinStar World Casino & Resort his home away from home. Currently riding a recent string of success, Campos will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak and continue his dominance in OK.

 

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he will make his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction following three consecutive victories. Similar a su oponente, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Con 14 de su 19 victorias en su carrera por la vía del nocaut o sumisión, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

 

Following the recent news of an undisclosed injury that forced Pat Curran to withdraw, Lawrence has agreed to fill in to face Teixeira. After beginning his professional career under the direction of Strikeforce, Lawrence has found a home in Bellator MMA’s formidable featherweight division. “The American Kid” has tallied a pair of highlight-reel knockouts since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion last year, including his most recent victory over Isao Kobayashi en "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” The emphatic finish was the fifth of his young career and fourth by way of knockout. Dating back to 2013, the 26-year-old striker has won five of his last six contests, three of which came by way of knockout. Hailing from Pacific, Misuri, the former UFC competitor will look to keep the ball rolling against another tough opponent in Teixeira.

 

Three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice will be making his highly anticipated professional debut, following his recent signing with the promotion earlier this year. Trice joins Aaron Pico, Y Ruth y Tyrell fortuna as a few of the recent signees that make up the new wave of incredibly talented wrestling prospects to flock to Bellator MMA. The Detroit, Michigan native competed at Central Michigan University, where he has also earned a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, with one at 120 kg and another at 98 kg.The 27-year-old also saw a great deal of success following an impressive 50-pound weight-loss transformation, something that will surely come in handy in a sport that demands severe weight discipline.

 

Fighting out of Clinton, OK., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & Resort en Thackerville, en Diciembre 3. The 41-year-old heavyweight has had a great deal of success to date, recording four wins over his five career bouts under the direction of regional promotions. “The Undertaker” has finished his opponent in the opening round of each of his four professional victories, including a brutal knockout in his most recent win earlier this year. Lee will drop down to the 205-pound division for his promotional debut, looking to crash the party that is top prospect Jarod Trice and his widely followed professional debut.

 

Complete "Bellator 167: Pitbull vs. Campos 2” Main Card:

Ligera Evento Principal: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) vs. Derek Campos (17-6)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Ilima MacFarlane (4-0) vs. Emily Ducote (4-1)

Combate de peso welter: Chidi Njokuani (15-4, 1 NC) vs. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: John Teixeira (19-1-2) vs. Justin Lawrence (9-3)

 

Tarjeta preliminar actualizado:

Peso semipesado preliminar Bout: Jarod Trice (Debut) vs. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) vs. Dakota Cochrane (26-10)

Lightweight Preliiminary Bout: Jonathan Gary (11-6) vs. Aaron Roberson (5-4)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) Stephen Banaszak (5-5)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Justin Patterson (7-1) vs. Codale Ford (11-8)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Fernando González (Debut) vs. Chris Hicks (3-8)

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) contra C. R.. Davis (23-7) and a middleweight clash between Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) y Ben Reiter (17-1-1) se han añadido a la tarjeta principal del "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & Resort en Thackerville, OK., en Diciembre 2.

The first night of entertainment – "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” — will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) and former belt holder Joe Warren (14-5). Adicionalmente, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect A. J. McKee (5-0) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) will also air live and free on the SPIKE-televised card.

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

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free el viernes on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. “Bellator 167” airs live and free en sábado on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. peleas adicionales serán anunciados en las próximas semanas.

Brazilian superstar Marcos Galvao returns to action having won seven of his last nine and is ready for another push at the division’s belt. Hailing from Amazonas, Brasil, the illusive “Loro” has only been finished once in the past seven years, while conversely finishing his opponent in five of his 11 wins over that same period. Now Galvao returns to WinStar World Casino & Recurso, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. no hace falta decir que, the 34-year-old Galvao will have tremendous motivation to win, as the division he once championed dominates a stacked main card in Thackerville.

Davis enters the contest for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, earning victories in three of his first four bouts with the promotion. The 35-year-old bantamweight has finished his opponent in 15 de su 23 gana la carrera, Incluyendo 11 en la primera ronda. A winner in seven of his last nine contests, the Kansas City, Missouri native consistently finds himself amid conversation with the division’s top contenders. Davis hopes to replicate the same success that he had in his most recent victory over Hideo Tokoro at "Bellator 135," where his split decision win was labeled Yahoo! Sports’ “Best Fight of the Half-Year.” The former Pratt Community College wrestling coach now faces an opportunity to climb the ranks in a tasty matchup against one of the game’s best.

A six-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Honeycutt made a lasting impression in his first two appearances under the promotion, recording back-to-back knockouts. Luchando fuera de Fresno, Calif., the 28-year-old knockout artist began his professional career with an impressive streak of six consecutive victories, including five finishes and four knockouts. “The Cutt” made a successful transition to the welterweight division in his Bellator MMA debut in 2014, before returning to the middleweight class in his most recent win over Mikkel Parlo en “Bellator 156.”

After making his professional debut in 2011, Reiter collected sixteen wins before surrendering his first career loss. The 29-year-old New Yorker competed mainly in Peru early in his career, fighting under the direction of Inka Fighting Championship, before joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2014. Since making his promotional debut for the Scott Coker-led organization, “The Hunter” has added three more victories to his already impressive résumé, as he quickly finds himself among the division’s elite. With nine of his 17 victorias en su carrera por la vía del nocaut o sumisión, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, OKAY. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

 

Complete "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

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

Peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: A. J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

Característica de peso gallo Bout: Marcos Galvao (17-7-1) vs. C. R.. Davis (23-7)

Combate de características de peso medio: Chris Honeycutt (8-1, 1 NC) vs. Ben Reiter (17-1-1)

 

Tarjeta preliminar actualizado:

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Treston Thomison (9-4) vs. Ray Madera (7-2)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Chris Jones (10-4) vs. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Peso semipesado preliminar Bout: Kennedy Nzechukwu (Debut) vs. Jon Lair (2-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Encuentro casual (8-2) Levi Reina (8-3)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11) vs. Emiliano Sordi (14-5)