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HISAKI KATO AFFRONTA A.J. MATTHEWS IN UNO SCONTRO DI PESO MEDIO COME BELLATOR MMA INVADE MEMPHIS A OTTOBRE. 21

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GOITI YAMAUCHI-RYAN COUTURE QUADRATO IN LEGGERO MAIN CARD BOUT - RICKY RAINEY VS. GILBERT SMITH CONFERMATO PER LA CARTA PRELIMINARE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Settembre 16, 2016) - Un pitting di coppia di pesi medi Hisaki Kato (6-2) contro A.J. Matthews (8-5) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Boschetto” al FedExForum di Memphis, Tenn., ottobre 21.

In aggiunta, un leggero faceoff pitting Yamauchi up (19-3) contro Ryan Couture (10-4) completa la scheda principale trasmessa da SPIKE. Anche la prima di quella che sarà una carta preliminare impilata è ufficiale, con la notizia che Ricky "The Sniper" Rainey (11-4) si batterà Gilbert "Chocolate Thunder" Smith (12-5). Ulteriori periodi di undercard saranno annunciati a breve.

I biglietti per l'evento sono ora in vendita su Bellator.com, Ticketmaster o FedExForum Box Office. L'azione della carta principale inizia LIVE e GRATUITA su SPIKE alle 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre i flussi preliminari continuano a vivere Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator.

Da quando ho firmato con Bellator MMA, il calmo e sottomesso Kato non è stato altro che bruciatori assoluti del fienile una volta chiusa la porta della gabbia. Gli avvincenti combattimenti hanno persino superato le iterazioni degli sport da combattimento, quando a "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 2 " Kato fece girare un pugno all'indietro che si fermò Joe Schilling nelle sue tracce, il secondo posto in altrettante mete per "The Japanese Musketeer" contro "Stitch Em’ Up ". Attualmente situato in Francia, il 33enne ha avuto finora una gara di MMA 2016, fermando Yuta Watanabe ad aprile.

Quando non sta viaggiando per il mondo nel tentativo di imparare tutto quello che c'è da sapere sulle diverse discipline di arti marziali, Matthews sta mettendo alla prova le sue abilità sotto l'ombrello di Bellator MMA. Un veterano di Strikeforce, "The Mercenary" ha allacciato i guanti sette volte in precedenza per la promozione di proprietà di Viacom, fermando il suo avversario in tutte le sue vittorie tranne una. Si è formato principalmente presso Alliance MMA per tutta la sua carriera, Matthews ha trascorso gran parte del suo tempo negli ultimi tempi in Thailandia, anche fare un incontro di Muay Thai prima dell'incontro Ben Reiter a "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2. "

A soli 23 anni di età, Yamauchi è uno dei migliori giovani talenti nello sport delle MMA oggi. Prima di entrare a far parte di Bellator MMA, lo specialista di sottomissione giapponese ha accumulato un insondabile 14-1 record con 11 presentazioni e un knockout. Dalla fusione con la promozione guidata da Scott Coker, Yamauchi ha messo insieme un promettente marchio di 5-2 con tre proposte di soffocamento a nudo posteriore. Del suo 19 carriera vince, 15 sono venuti in via di presentazione, mentre nessun avversario è ancora riuscito a finire il fantomatico combattente. Yamauchi ora salterà nella classe di peso e si unirà alla divisione dei pesi leggeri per uno scontro con uno dei cognomi più leggendari in MMA, Couture.

Noto a molti come figlio dell'ex campione del mondo Randy Couture, Ryan ha fatto 14 apparizioni professionali durante la sua carriera, tutto si è svolto sotto le luci brillanti di una promozione nazionale come Strikeforce o Bellator MMA. Residente a Las Vegas, il 34enne specialista di sottomissione entra nella gabbia dopo aver vinto quattro dei suoi ultimi cinque concorsi, con ciascuna delle sue vittorie arrivate attraverso la sottomissione allo strozzo. Sebbene ci sia una notevole differenza di età tra il suo avversario, Yamauchi ha fatto il suo debutto professionale solo due mesi dopo Couture, nell'ottobre del 2010. Sintonizzati su SPIKE su Ottobre 21 per vedere quale centrale elettrica leggera Bellator MMA emergerà vittoriosa.

 

Completa "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove "Main Card:

Main Event dei pesi medi: Aleksandr Šlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Incontro di caratteristiche dei pesi medi: Hisaki Kato (6-2) vs. A.J. Matthews (8-5)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Yamauchi up (19-3) vs. Ryan Couture (10-4)

 

Carta preliminare:

Welter preliminare Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Gilbert Smith (12-5)

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“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST" ANDRÀ IN ARIA SU SPIKE TV QUESTO VENERDÌ, Settembre. 23

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IL CAMPIONE DEI PESI WELTER KARIM GHAJJI, RAYMOND DANIELS, DENISE KIELHOLTZ TORNA ALL'AZIONE

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Settembre 19, 2016) – Il tour mondiale di Bellator continua così Venerdì, Settembre 23 quando Bellator Kickboxing porta l'azione di alto livello su SPIKE TV da Budapest, Ungheria. L'evento sarà guidato dal campione dei pesi welter di Bellator Kickboxing Karim Ghajji (96-12) difendendo la sua cintura Zoltan Laszaki (10-2).

 

Oltre a questo incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi welter, il sempre emozionante Raymond Daniels(11-3) tornerà ad agire contro Zsolt Benedek (15-3) dell'Ungheria. Dopo la sua controversa sconfitta a "Bellator: Dinamite 2", Denise Kielholtz (44-3) gareggerà anche, quando lei assume Renata Lanto (5-4).

 

L'imperdibile evento di kickboxing sarà caratterizzato anche dall'uomo che ha sconvolto Melvin Manhoefall'inizio di quest'anno, Alexandru Negrea (9-3), che incontra Alì El Ameri (42-10-2) a un peso variabile di 189 libbre.

 

"Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest” andrà in onda su Spike Venerdì, Settembre 23 a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT.

 

Fresco di vincere il suo campionato allo spettacolo inaugurale di kickboxing di Bellator a Torino, Italia, Ghajji difenderà il titolo che ha vinto a spese di Mustafà Haida quando incontra il campione ungherese di fama mondiale Zoltan Laszaki in cinque, giri di tre minuti.

 

Raymond Daniels non è mai coinvolto in una lotta noiosa; non guardare oltre i suoi primi due incontri di Bellator Kickboxing, che hanno prodotto interruzioni della bobina di highlight. Questo giro, lo showman affronterà l'ungherese Zsolt Benedek a 170 libbre. Mentre Daniels entrerà sul ring come favorito, Benedek avrà il vantaggio del pubblico della città natale, che spera lo aiuterà a spingerlo a sconvolgere la Superstar americana.

 

Probabilmente il combattimento più importante della carriera di Denise Kielholz, la talentuosa kickboxer olandese affronterà un'altra combattente di origini ungheresi quando incontra Renata Lantos in un incontro dei pesi mosca. Dopo aver abbandonato una decisione Gloria Peritore, Kielholtz è stato determinato a guadagnarsi una rivincita contro l'italiano, ma prima dovrà superare Lantos.

 

Completa "Kickboxing Bellator: Carta di Budapest”.:

Evento principale del titolo mondiale dei pesi welter: Karim Ghajji (96-12) vs. Zoltan Laszaki (10-2)

Welter Co-Main Event: Raymond Daniels (11-3) vs. Zsolt Benedek (15-3)

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-3) vs. Renata Lanto (5-4)

189 libbre. Incontro con funzione Catchweight: Alexandru Negrea (9-3) vs. Alì El Ameri (42-10-2)

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CHEICK KONGO TAKES HOME MAJORITY DECISION IN MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - (Settembre 16, 2016) — It took 15 minutes of heavyweight action during the main event of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” to decide a winner between Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) e Tony Johnson (10-3), ma alla fine, era “The Darkness” who emerged victorious via majority decision il Venerdì notte.

The action between the two sluggers varied between heavy punches and elite wrestling, but the grappling of Kongo won out, as the 41-year-old got the better part of the action in the final ten minutes and began his newly signed extension with Bellator MMA on a high note.

The heavyweight title picture remains unclear, but if one thing’s certain, it’s that Kongo will have a claim to the strap when the promotion decides to put the title back on the line.

 

Guillotine Choke Fuels Joe Warren to Victory in Co-Main Event

Joe Warren (14-5) e Sirwan Kakai (12-5) traded blows for over ten minutes of heart pounding action in the evening’s co-main event, but it was Warren who finished on top after delivering a neck crank submission just 1:04 al terzo turno. Dopo la vittoria, the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” is now tied for second all-time in Bellator MMA victories with 12. The former two-division champion Warren has now won seven of his last nine contests and has once again proven why he belongs among the division’s elite. The loss marks the first time over Kakai’s eight-year career that he has been finished by an opponent.

Anastasia Yankova Outlasts Veta Arteaga in Flyweight Marathon

In a highly-anticipated women’s flyweight battle, undefeated Russian anastasia Yankova (4-0) came out on top against Veta Arteaga (2-1) via split decision. With the win the 25-year-old Yankova continued along her brisk path to stardom with a comeback performance that two out of three cage side judges saw in her favor. Yankova impressed in her first ever fight in the US, recording her fourth career victory and second with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The win is the first to go the distance for Yankova, with each of her initial three coming by way of submission. For Arteaga, the difficult judges’ decision leaves her with the first loss of her professional career.

Compelling Lightweight Opener Ends in Unanimous Decision win for Lubbuck’s Campos

During the opening contest at "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," Texas’ own Derek Campi (17-6) scored a come-from-behind unanimous decision (29-28 x3) win over Dutch knockout artist Djamil Chan (12-3). After absorbing a devastating blow that sent him to the canvas early in the opening round of action, “The Stallion” quickly recovered and responded in a big way in rounds two and three. The 28-year-old Campos scored his second straight win and sixth since joining the Bellator MMA fray. For Chan, the loss ends an impressive run of seven consecutive victories over a dominant four-year stretch.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Armando Villareal (1-0) sconfitto Tommy Burghardt (0-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 2:08 del primo round

Sean Clements (1-0) sconfitto David Ramirez (0-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Matt Mazurek (4-4) sconfitto Jose Guerra (0-3) via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)

Daniel Pineda (22-12) sconfitto Mark Dickman (11-3) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 2:07 di tre tondo

Emily Ducote (4-1) sconfitto Kenya Miranda (2-3) via presentazione (armbar) a 4:37 del secondo round

Rey Trujillo (21-15) sconfitto Deuce King (15-18) via presentazione (reverse arm triangle) a 1:20 del primo round

Garrett Scott (2-0) sconfitto Waylon Bronstrup (0-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 0:50 del primo round

Nick Gonzalez (19-13) sconfitto Warren Stewart (11-23) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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BELLATOR MMA RETURNS TO WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON DECEMBER 2

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A.J. MCKEE-EMMANUEL SANCHEZ WILL COMPETE DURING MAIN CARD IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Settembre 16, 2016) – Bellator MMA will return to WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., su Dicembre 2with a night of must-see mixed martial arts action, and the first confirmed bout on the Spike-televised portion of the card will feature undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (5-0) assumendo Emmanuele "El Matador" Sanchez (13-3).

Biglietti “Bellator MMA in Thackerville” partono da soli $45 and go on sale this coming Lunedi, Settembre 19 a 10 a.m. CT. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

L'evento va in onda in diretta e gratuitamente su SPIKE a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari saranno in diretta su streaming Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator.Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

Combattimento da Long Beach, Calif., McKee enters this fight following the quickest finish of his budding career, a 32-second guillotine choke submission at"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” A 5-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, McKee has a knack for finishing fights early and often, spending a grand total of10:25 inside the cage over the course of his five scraps. Allenato da suo padre, Antonio McKee, the Team Bodyshop product will try to protect his unblemished mark and fufill his goal of becoming the youngest champion in MMA history when he enters the cage on Dicembre 9.

“El Matador” will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which the 26-year-old has had much success to date. Un nativo di Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he trains at Roufusport, Sanchez is riding a recent string of success, having won nine of his last 11 concorsi, including three of the past four. Six of Sanchez’s 13 career victories have come by way of knockout or submission, with five of the finishes ending in the opening frame. Da quando ho firmato con Bellator MMA, “El Matador” has competed against a who’s who of talent, facing names the likes of Pat Curran, Justin Lawrence, Henry Corrales, e Daniel Weichel.

Updated “Bellator MMA in Thackerville” Main Card:

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

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FNU Combat Sports Radio Show: September 15th Broadcast

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This week’s radio show features a recap of the Brook vs. Golovkin bout, the defeat of Phil “CM Punk” Brooks, Stipe Miocic’s Heavyweight Title bout with Alistair Overeem and Tony’s visit with former gues Antonio Tarver at a recent Philadelphia boxing event. Tom, Tony and Rich also look at some news from combat sports and preview upcoming UFC, Bellator and boxing events.

 

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JAMES ‘THE STRABANIMAL’ GALLAGHER-KIRILL MEDVEDOVSKY BOUT ADDED TO BELLATOR MMA EVENT IN ISRAEL ON NOVEMBER 10

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Sette. 12, 2016) – A featherweight contest between budding Irish star James Gallagher (4-0) e Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) has been added to the main card of the promotion’s first ever card at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv on Novembre 10.

The fights join a main event that features a Welterweight World Title bout between current title holder Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) and the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). In aggiunta, one of the newest members of the Bellator MMA family, Noad Tutto (9-2), will challenge fellow featherweight Scott Cleve (15-5) in co-main event della serata. Additional fights will be announced in coming weeks.

The event will air in America on SPIKE Venerdì, Novembre 11 a 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator ha collaborato con Ananey Communications, un vanto conglomerato televisione israeliana 14 canali, 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.

A native of Northern Ireland, the undefeated Gallagher will make his second appearance since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion earlier this year. In a unanimous decision victory, Gallagher discarded of opponent Mike Cutting at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Lime," paving the way for a potentially bright future for the 19-year-old featherweight prospect. The win was the fourth of his professional career and first to go past the opening frame, being that the previous three victories all came by way of first round submission. Fighting out of the highly-acclaimed gym SBG Ireland, Gallagher has begun his career training alongside well-known teammate Conor McGregor, as he continues to grow and learn from one of the game’s best.

Born on Novembre 14, the recently signed 23-year-old Medvedovsky hopes to unwrap an early birthday present inside Menora Mivtachim Arena. The Netanya, Israel native enters his bout with a record of 6-1, with one knockout and a pair of submission finishes. Coming off of back-to-back first round victories, Medvedovsky hopes to make quick work of his younger opponent Gallagher and give his hometown fans exactly what they came to see.

“Bellator MMA in Tel Aviv” Main Card:

Evento principale del titolo mondiale dei pesi welter: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Featherweight Feature Co-Main Event: Noad Tutto (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Carta preliminare:

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)

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BELLATOR TO HOST THE FIRST MAJOR MMA EVENT IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL ON NOVEMBER 10

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WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV TO FACE DOUGLAS LIMA IN MAIN EVENT

ANCHE: ISRAELI ARMY VETERAN NOAD LAHAT SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST SCOTT CLEVE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Sette. 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) will make the second defense of his belt against the man he took it from more than a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6), in the main event of the promotion’s historic debut at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv on Novembre 10.

 

In aggiunta, the card will feature one of Israel’s own in the co-headliner, when newly signed Bellator MMA featherweight Noad Tutto (9-2) incontra Scott Cleve (15-5). Additional main card and preliminary fights will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The Viacom-owned fight promotion’s historic event will air in America on SPIKE Venerdì, Novembre 11 a 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator ha collaborato con Ananey Communications, un vanto conglomerato televisione israeliana 14 canali, 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 o Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

Currently sitting atop Bellator MMA’s welterweight division, the 26-year-old champion Koreshkov most recently dismantled former world champion Benson Henderson per 25 minutes in his first-ever title defense. 19-1 come un professionista, “Spartan” hasn’t tasted defeat since 2013 and has finished 13 of his opponents by either knockout or submission. It’s worth noting that Koreshkov trains under the leadership of former middleweight championAleksandr Šlemenko.

 

Coming off of a dominant victory over top contender Paul Daley, “The Phenom” Lima has earned the right to challenge for the promotion’s 170-pound title, which he once held. The American Top Team standout has a knack for winning fights in spectacular fashion before reaching the judges’ scorecard, which he has accomplished in 23 della sua 27 vince come un professionista. Born in Brazil, the 28-year-old has secured victories over top competition since starting his career in 2006, tallying wins against Ben Saunders (2x), Ryan Ford, Steve Carl and Olympic competitor Rick Hawn. Now fully healthy, Lima looks to fight twice in a calendar year for the first time since 2013.

 

A black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Lahat made his professional debut in 2008, where he began an impressive streak of seven consecutive victories. The 32-year-old “Neo” then decided to take his talents to the UFC, where he tacked on two more wins, rounding out his current professional record of 9-2. Hailing from Alfei Menashe, Samaria Israel, Lahat was also a soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces before transitioning to his now promising MMA career. He will look to compete in a strong Bellator MMA Featherweight class that includes current titleholder Daniel Straus, Pat Curran, Patricio “Pitbull," Daniel Weichel, e Georgi Karakhanyan.

 

A 34 anni, Scott Cleve is set for his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, the Colorado native has a knack for ending fights early, stopping his opponent in 11 della sua 15 vittorie. Notable victories on the “Pariah MMA” standouts resume include wins over UFC veteran Abel Trujillo, along with Bellator competitors Derek Campi e Matt Bessette.

 

“Bellator MMA in Tel Aviv” Main Card:

Welter titolo mondiale Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Tutto (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

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‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. nov. 19, quando Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

 

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Pagina (11-0) against Menifee, Calif., nativo Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” e “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Biglietti “Bellator MMA in San Jose” in vendita questo Venerdì, Sette. 2 aBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sette. 1.

 

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky "Pitbull" a "Bellator 157: Dinamite 2." A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” e “Bellator 97” during his 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

 

Fresh off his victory during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. Con 10 della sua 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio "Pitbull" Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold onNovembre. 19.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Evento principale titolo mondiale leggero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Michael "Venom" Pagina (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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PRELIMINARY ACTION FEATURING PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF KENYA MIRANDA ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 161’

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MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 30, 2016) – A female flyweight bout pitting Kenya Miranda (2-2) against Emily Ducote (3-1) has been added to the preliminary portion of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

In aggiunta, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) e Francisco “Kiko” Francia (13-4-1) square off in a middleweight bout that will also be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The fights join a heavyweight main event pitting Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) against Tony Johnson (10-2) and a bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) against Sirwan Kakai (12-4). In aggiunta, a lightweight feature fight featuring Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0) will also highlight an electric main card.

"Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

A 28, Miranda will be making her Bellator MMA debut when she steps into the cage on September 16. Since begining her professional career in 2014, Miranda has recorded a pair of wins, both of which came at the expense of opponent Natalia Cristina Silva. In her first career victory, the Brazilian prospect finished her challenger with a second round knockout and followed up the impressive performance with an equally splendid first round rear-naked choke submission. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brasile, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” opponent.

Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” The win earned the the 23-year-old Oklahoma native an exclusive contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, and was her third straight win in 2016 since dropping the opening bout of her young mixed martial arts career. Training out of American Top Team’s affiliate in OKC, “Gordinha” will look to keep the momentum going when she takes on another top Brazilian prospect on September 16.

At 32-years-old, Dickman has quietly climbed the ranks as one of MMA’s most consistent featherweights. After beginning his professional career 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 estremità. The knockout artist will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after defeating Thomas Diagnevia brutal third round knockout at “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo.” Of his 11 professional victories, seven have come by way of KO, punctuated by three first round finishes. “Tricky” enters this fight having won six of his last seven bouts and his last two, as he tries to add to his career total and remain unbeaten since joining the Bellator MMA circuit.

Best known as a submission specialist, the 30-year-old Pineda has spent time with multiple local promotions as well as the UFC during his 33-fight career. Nicknamed “The Pit,” Pineda enters the cage having won three of his last four bouts and the opportunity to earn his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray. Provenienti da Houston, Pineda will have the hometown edge over his opponent as the Scott Coker-led promotion will take its talented roster to Cedar Park and the H-E-B Center for the first time. Dating back to 2012, each of his last six wins has come by way of submission, with five of them occurring in the opening round of action. It’s worth noting that all 21 of Pineda’s wins have come by way of knockout or submission.

Hailing from Paris, Francia, 29-fight veteran Babene will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. The 32-year-old “Blade” emerged victorious in his promotional debut earlier this year, when he defeated Brandon Farran with a first round rear-naked choke submission at “Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The French middleweight has amassed 17 career wins thus far, 14 of which have come by way of knockout or submission. Babene will face one of the stiffest tests of his career, as he prepares to face rising middleweight “Kiko” France.

France will be fighting for the third time under the direction of Bellator MMA, after earning a victory over Ben Reiter in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 vittorie professionali; 12 of which have come by way of submission. The Gilbert, Arizona native is currently riding a hot streak, claiming victories in six of his last eight fights (including one draw). The veteran submission specialist will have his hands full, as he prepares to enter enemy territory and challenge Babene in his home state of Texas on September 16th.

Aggiornato "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Funzione Flyweight Bout: anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Derek Campi (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Piuma preliminare Bout: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Medi preliminare Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)

Chi Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA è un leader Mixed organizzazione di arti marziali con molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, Bellator è disponibile a quasi 400 milioni di case in tutto il mondo in più di 120 paesi. Negli Stati Uniti, Bellator può essere visto su Spike, il leader della televisione MMA. Bellator MMA è composto da un team esecutivo che include i migliori professionisti del settore della produzione televisiva, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. Bellator ha sede a Santa Monica, California e di proprietà di gigante dell'intrattenimento Viacom, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.

A proposito di Spike:
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BELLATOR MMA PREVISTE "STORM" AL FEDEXFORUM DI MEMPHIS A OTTOBRE. 21, QUANDO ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO RITORNA A FRONTE DI KENDALL GROVE

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BOBBY LASHLEY CERCA DI SOLIDIFICARE SE STESSO COME IL MIGLIOR BELLATOR PESANTE CONTRO JOSH APPELT

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Agosto 29, 2016) - In ottobre. 21, Bellator MMA verrà al FedExForum di Memphis, Tenn., quando la promozione guidata da Scott Coker presenta una carta intitolata dal ritorno dell'ex campione dei pesi medi Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko (53-9), che incontra Kendall Grove(23-15) in azione medi.

In aggiunta, durante l'evento principale della carta, la sempre eccitante ex superstar della WWE Bobby Lashley (14-2) incontra Josh Appelt (12-5) in azione dei pesi massimi.

I biglietti per l'evento sono in vendita Settembre 2 a Bellator.com, Ticketmaster o FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) avrà accesso speciale a un'offerta di prevendita di Agosto. 31-Sette. 1. L'azione della carta principale inizia LIVE e GRATUITA su SPIKE alle 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT e ulteriori attacchi per carte principali e undercard saranno annunciati a breve.

Un ex campione dei pesi medi MMA Bellator, la "tempesta" si è tenuta occupata, accumulando un paio di vittorie già in 2016, e aggiungendo al suo curriculum apparentemente infinito di vittorie da quando è diventato professionista 2004. Un finisher nato naturale, Il successo di Shlemenko in MMA si è tradotto anche in coaching, poiché ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale nell'ascesa dell'attuale boss dei pesi welter Bellator MMA Andrey Koreshkov.

Anche da notare, a causa della recente sospensione di Shlemenko, I funzionari di Bellator hanno arruolato i servizi del Dipartimento di regolamentazione atletica di Mohegan per somministrare test antidroga prima e dopo la lotta di Shlemenko contro Grove. L'ex campione dei pesi medi è attualmente autorizzato con la commissione Mohegan.

Fissato per ottenere un altro colpo per il titolo dei pesi medi di Bellator, Grove ha messo insieme due enfatiche vittorie di arresto da quando ha perso la sua offerta per ottenere l'oro"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Il vincitore di "L'ultimo combattente: 3" su SPIKE, il Maui, Hawaii, nativo ha anche gareggiato professionalmente per più di un decennio, collezionando vittorie e una pletora di piazzamenti lungo la strada. Un esperto cintura nera brasiliana di Jiu-Jitsu e praticante di Muay Thai, Shlemenko dovrà essere nel suo A-game quando i due si affrontano nell'evento principale della carta Ottobre. 21.

Lashley è un artista marziale misto da non perdere, così come wrestler professionista, e farà la sua prima apparizione all'interno della gabbia di Bellator in 2016 durante l'evento co-principale al FedExForum. "The Dominator" cercherà di eseguire la sua attuale serie di vittorie a otto incontri, e cinque finiture di fila. Con la cintura dei pesi massimi recentemente liberata, c'è un argomento che può essere fatto che l'Aurora, Colo., native è il grande uomo da battere nella classe dei pesi massimi di Bellator MMA.

Appelt doveva fare la sua quinta apparizione sotto la direzione di Bellator MMA contro Sergei Kharitonov a "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Re Mo," ma dopo il 35enne russo si è ritirato per malattia, Appelt fu costretto ad aspettare. Ora, "The Juggernaut" tornerà ancora una volta, e di nuovo, il 33enne nativo della California avrà le mani piene. Con dieci interruzioni 12 vittorie, Appelt cercherà di usare la sua straordinaria abilità per annullare il forte pedigree di wrestling di Lashley.

Aggiornato “Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove "Main Card:

Main Event dei pesi medi: Aleksandr Šlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)