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פנו קאָמבאַט ספורט ווייַזן: ופק 205 & בעללאַטאָר 164 Previews, Trump’s Win, Jones Suspended and Stripped of Title, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Rematch Talks

טאָם, 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. ופק 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 Championshipsfinal 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.

 

 

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

 

TEL AVIV, ישראל. (נאוועמבער. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event "בעללאַטאָר 164: קאָרעשקאָוו ווס. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, ישראל. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE פרייַטיק, נאָוועמבער 11 בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט.

 

The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו (19-1) קעגן דאָוגלאַס לימאַ (27-6). דערצו, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad Lahat (9-2) קעגן Scott Cleve (15-5) און געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן (25-6-1) קעגן Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Lastly, 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 יאר, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. איך בין טאַקע, 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.

 

הויפּט קאַרד: (Free on SPIKE – 9 פּ.ם. און/8:00 פּ.ם. קאָרט)

Welterweight World Title Fight: אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו (169.8 לבס.) ווס. דאָוגלאַס לימאַ (170 לבס.)

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Noad Lahat (145.8 לבס.) ווס. Scott Cleve (145.8 לבס.)

 

150 לב, catchweight Feature Bout: געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן (149.5 לבס.) ווס. Kirill Medvedovsky (151 לבס.)

 

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (123.5 לבס.) ווס. Karla Benitez (124.5 לבס.)

 

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (170.5 לבס.) ווס. Jackie Gosh (170.8 לבס.)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 לבס.) ווס. Kfir Eittan (205 לבס.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 לבס.) ווס. Moshe Rand (173 לבס.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 לבס.) ווס. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 לבס.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 לבס.) ווס. Alex Trofimov (170.3 לבס.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (136 לבס.) ווס. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 לבס.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (145.8 לבס.) ווס. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 לבס.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (134.8 לבס.) ווס. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 לבס.)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (183.8 לבס.) ווס. Avi Baron (182.8 לבס.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 לבס.) ווס. Omri Barel (135 לבס.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 לבס.) ווס. Haim Gozali (170 לבס.)

Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 לבס.) ווס. Itai Gayer (143 לבס.)

 

WELTERWEIGHT GOLD ON THE LINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT ‘BELLATOR 164’ INSIDE MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ישראל

 

TEL AVIV, ישראל. (נאָוועמבער 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 אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו (19-1) קעגן דאָוגלאַס לימאַ(27-6).

 

מיט "בעללאַטאָר 164: קאָרעשקאָוו ווס. 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 פרייַטיקnight’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. איצט, 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, ישראל, דעם פרייטיק נאַכט!

 

What to Watch: Lima ווס. קאָרעשקאָוו

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

טשאַמפּיאָנס: אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו

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 ראָונדס: 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 אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, דאָוגלאַס לימאַ (27-6). דערצו, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. לעסאָף, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) קעגן 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). דערצו, 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.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 164: קאָרעשקאָוו ווס. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, ישראל, and will air in America on SPIKE פרייַטיק, נאָוועמבער 11 בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און / 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, 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.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 164: קאָרעשקאָוו ווס. Lima” Fight Card

Welterweight World Title Bout: אַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו (19-1) ווס. דאָוגלאַס לימאַ (27-6)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) ווס. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן (25-6-1) ווס. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) ווס. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

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

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (דעבוט) ווס. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (דעבוט) ווס. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (דעבוט) ווס. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (דעבוט) ווס. Alex Trofimov (דעבוט)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (דעבוט) ווס. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (דעבוט)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (דעבוט) ווס. Laurita Cibirite (דעבוט)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (דעבוט) ווס. Maor Kazalkopy (דעבוט)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (דעבוט) ווס. Avi Baron (דעבוט)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (דעבוט) ווס. Omri Barel (דעבוט)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (דעבוט) ווס. Haim Gozali (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (דעבוט) ווס. Itai Gayer (דעבוט)

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

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (נאָוועמבער 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero Cotton צו אַ ויסשליסיק, מולטי-קאַמף אָפּמאַך.

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. איצט, 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 לבס., 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 נעבראסקא, 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: אהרן פּיקאָ, Joey Davis, Jarod Trice, Tyrell Fortuneאון און רות on the roster and will compete in the middleweight division, which is currently championed byראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ.

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

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

 

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (נאוועמבער. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. הענדערסאָן " ביי זאַפט צענטער אין סאַן דזשאָסע, קאַליף., 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 מיכאל טשאַנדלער (15-3) קעגן בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-6). אין די אָוונט ס גלויבנס-הויפּט געשעעניש, undefeated British phenom מיכאל "ווענאָם" Page (11-0) and California’s own פערנאַנדאָ גאָנזאַלעז (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and אד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט (8-0) נעמט אויף בראַנדאָן גירטז(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Lastly, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) קעגן פראַנסיס קאַרמאָנט (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (דעבוט) קעגן Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. הענדערסאָן " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. 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” און "בעללאַטאָר 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on נאוועמבער. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 אין דער ערשטער קייַלעכיק. 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. Hailing from Miami, פלאָרידאַ, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate אַ.דזש. מאַקי 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.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 165: טשאַנדלער ווס. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: מיכאל טשאַנדלער (15-3) ווס. בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: מיכאל Page (11-0) ווס. פערנאַנדאָ גאָנזאַלעז (25-13)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: לינטאָן וואַססעלל (16-5) ווס. פראַנסיס קאַרמאָנט (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: אד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט (8-0) ווס. בראַנדאָן גירטז (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (דעבוט) ווס. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (דעבוט) ווס. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Carrington Banks (5-0) ווס. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) ווס. ניק פּיקאַ (5-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: ירמיהו Monaghan (9-5) ווס. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: יעקב טערי (17-9) ווס. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: אַלווין קאַקדאַק (16-12) ווס. סטיוו ראַמירעז (5-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) ווס. Luis Vargas (דעבוט)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: וויקטאָר דזשאָנעס (0-2) ווס. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (0-1) ווס. Cesar Gonzalez (דעבוט)

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) ווס. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) ווס. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

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

 

Complete Event Photos Here / Full Event Highlights Here

 

ונקאַסוויללע, קאַן. (נאוועמבער. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for פיל דייוויס (17-3), who dethroned ליאַם מקגעאַרי (11-1) אויף פרייטאג נאַכט בייַ “בעללאַטאָר 163,taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davisillustrious 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, “מר. Wonderfulmaintained 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, אָבער אין די סוף, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

מקגעאַרי, 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 אויף מאנטאג.

ברעננאַן קעסטקינד & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, ברעננאַן קעסטקינד און איר אַוואַד went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock EmSock EmRobots until “איריש” caught “מערדער” 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-Jitsuis Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, נימאַן גרייסי (5-0) געמאכט שנעל אַרבעט פון רודי בערז (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap fromBad 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 רויס גרייסי, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 סעקונדעס

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for סערגעי כאַריטאָנאָוו (23-6), דזשאַווי אַיאַלאַ (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. מיט די נצחון, “Eye Candyimmediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both באַבי לאַשלי און מאַט מיטריאָנע during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

פּרעלימינאַרי קאַרד רעזולטאַטן:

און רות (1-0) דיפיטיד Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) דורך טקאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 3:19 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Tyrell Fortune (1-0) דיפיטיד Cody Miskell (0-1) דורך טקאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 2:22 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

טים קאַראָן (6-0) דיפיטיד Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO at 1:22 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Hannah Regina (1-0) דיפיטיד שרה פּייַינג (1-4) דורך סאַבמישאַן (arm bar) בייַ 4:51 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

טים קאַראָן (6-0) דיפיטיד Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO at 1:22 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

בלער טוגמאַן (9-6) דיפיטיד וואַלטער סמיט-קאָטיטאָ (4-5, 1 נק) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) דיפיטיד Thomas English (6-7) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

טיילער מלך (12-4) דיפיטיד דזשאָש דיעקמאַנן (15-8, 1 נק) דורך סאַבמישאַן (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ 1:39 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

Carlos Corriea (2-0) דיפיטיד יליאַ קאָטאַו (1-2) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) דיפיטיד James Boran (6-1) דורך סאַבמישאַן (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ 1:55 פון קייַלעכיק 2

FNU Combat Sports Show For November 3, 2016

טאָם, 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. דייוויס. 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.

 

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

אויך: 'בעללאַטאָר 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN דאנערשטיק AFTER ‘BELLATOR 163: MCGEARY VS. DAVIS’ WEIGHINS

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Who: Bellator MMA Legend רויס גרייסי (15-2-3)

“Bellator 170” Main Event Competitors טיטאָ אָרטיז (18-12-1) און טשאַעל סאָננען (28-14-1)

 

וואָס: Fan Autograph Signing

*פֿאַר “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only

 

ווען: פרייַטיק, נאָוועמבער 4

6:30 פּ.ם. - 8:00 פּ.ם.

 

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

ונקאַסוויללע, קאָרט 06382

 

Event Info: One of the true pioneers of mixed martial arts, רויס גרייסי 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 קען שאַמראָקק (28-17-2) at the record-shattering Bellator 149” געשעעניש, where Gracie came out on top with a TKO victory. Royce’s nephew נימאַן גרייסי 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, אַנדערסאָן סילוואַ (2רענטגענ), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, 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, וואַנדערלעי סילוואַ, and Randy Couture.

Before they face off on Jan. 21 at the Forum in Los Angeles, טיטאָ אָרטיז 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 אויף פרייטאג נאַכט.

 

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

 

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

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (נאָוועמבער 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to פּאַט קורראַן, who was originally scheduled to fight יוחנן טעיקסעיראַ(20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting פּאַטריקקי פּיטבולל (16-8) קעגן דערעק פיעלדס (17-6) on the second night of a special doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & רעסאָרט אין טהאַקקערוויללע, קעשורע., אויף שבת, דעצעמבער 3.

 

In lieu of the injured former featherweight champion, Teixeira will now face דזשאַסטין לאָראַנס (9-3) in main card action. דערצו, 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) קעגן Emily Ducote (4-1), ווי געזונט ווי טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (15-4, 1 נק) קעגן 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 דאַנטאַס (18-4) קעגן דזשאָו וואָראַן (14-5) and a featherweight bout pitting undefeated prospect אַ.דזש. מאַקי (5-0) קעגן עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (13-3) will highlight the first night of excitement at “Bellator 166.”Lastly, אַ באַנטאַמוועיגהט באַוט צווישן Marcos גאַלוואַאָ (17-7-1) און ק.ר.. דייוויס (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, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

"בעללאַטאָר 167: פּיטבולל ווס. Campos 2” airs live and free on Saturday on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. CT., ווייַלע "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”airs live and free אויף פרייטאג on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com און די בעללאַטאָר מאָביל אַפּ.

 

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 ריאַן קאָוטורע, דוד ריקקעלס, 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 קאַמפּיין, with wins over Couture and Kevin Souza, as well as a lightweight title shot against מיכאל טשאַנדלער. “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, טעקסאַס, “The Stallion” comes in having won eight of his last 11 ענדס, including knockout victories over Melvin Guillard and Estevan Payan. With a professional record of 3-1 אין טהאַקקערוויללע, 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 to his opponent, 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. מיט 14 פון זיין 19 קאַריערע ווינס קומענדיק דורך וועג פון נאַקאַוט אָדער סאַבמישאַן, 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 יסאַאָ קאָבייַאַשי בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 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, מאַזעראַ, 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 אהרן פּיקאָ, און רות און Tyrell Fortune 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, קעשורע., Lee will not have to travel far when he makes his Bellator MMA debut inside WinStar World Casino & רעסאָרט אין טהאַקקערוויללע, אויף דעצעמבער 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.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 167: פּיטבולל ווס. Campos 2” Main Card:

Lightweight Main Event: פּאַטריקקי "פּיטבולל" פרעירע (16-8) ווס. דערעק פיעלדס (17-6)

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

Welterweight Feature Bout: טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (15-4, 1 נק) ווס. Andre Fialho (7-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: יוחנן טעיקסעיראַ (19-1-2) ווס. דזשאַסטין לאָראַנס (9-3)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (דעבוט) ווס. Brandon Lee (4-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Abdul Razak Al Hassan (5-0) ווס. דעקאטע קאַקראַן (26-10)

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brandon Philips (6-2) סטיווען באַנאַסזאַק (5-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: דזשאַסטין פּאַטערסאַן (7-1) ווס. Codale Ford (11-8)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: פערנאַנדאָ גאָנזאַלעז (דעבוט) ווס. Chris Hicks (3-8)

FORMER DIVISION CHAMP MARCOS GALVAO RETURNS TO FACE L.C. DAVIS DURING OPENING NIGHT OF BELLATOR MMA DOUBLEHEADER AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

 

CHRIS HONEYCUTT-BEN REITER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PUTS STAMP ON STACKED MAIN CARD

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (אָקטאָבער 31, 2016) – A bantamweight feature fight pitting Marcos גאַלוואַאָ (17-7-1) קעגן ק.ר.. דייוויס (23-7) and a middleweight clash between קריס האָנייקוטט (8-1, 1 נק) און בן רעיטער (17-1-1) האָבן שוין צוגעלייגט צו די הויפּט קאָרט פון "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” inside WinStar World Casino & רעסאָרט אין טהאַקקערוויללע, קעשורע., אויף דעצעמבער 2.

The first night of entertainment – "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2”will feature a bantamweight world title rematch between current champion Eduardo דאַנטאַס (18-4) and former belt holder דזשאָו וואָראַן (14-5). דערצו, a featherweight clash pitting undefeated prospect אַ.דזש. מאַקי (5-0) קעגן עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (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, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free אויף פרייטאג on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. “Bellator 167” airs live and free אויף שבת on SPIKE at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Preliminary bouts for both events will stream live on Bellator.com און די בעללאַטאָר מאָביל אַפּ. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

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, Brazil, 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 & רעסאָרט, the same venue where he fought and defeated Joe Warren for bantamweight gold at “Bellator 135.” Subsequently, Warren will also prepare to compete at "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2,” as he and Eduardo Dantas will face off in the main event. Needless to say, 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 פון זיין 23 career wins, אַרייַנגערעכנט 11 אין די עפן קייַלעכיק. 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 "בעללאַטאָר 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. Fighting out of Fresno, קאַליף., 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 בייַ “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 קאַריערע ווינס קומענדיק דורך וועג פון נאַקאַוט אָדער סאַבמישאַן, Reiter hopes to add to that total with another finish in the first of a two-night special doubleheader in Thackerville, גוט. Standing at six feet three inches, Reiter will look to expose his opponent Honeycutt with a significant advantage in both height and reach.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo דאַנטאַס (18-4) ווס. דזשאָו וואָראַן (14-5)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: אַ.דזש. מאַקי (5-0) ווס. עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (13-3)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Marcos גאַלוואַאָ (17-7-1) ווס. ק.ר.. דייוויס (23-7)

Middleweight Feature Bout: קריס האָנייקוטט (8-1, 1 נק) ווס. בן רעיטער (17-1-1)

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: טרעסטאָן טהאָמיסאָן (9-4) ווס. Ray האלץ (7-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: קריס דזשאָנעס (10-4) ווס. Derrick Adkins (7-2)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Kennedy Nzechukwu (דעבוט) ווס. Jon Lair (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) לוי מלכּה (8-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11) ווס. עמיליאַנאָ סאָרדי (14-5)