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BENSON HENDERSON GANHA TÍTULO LEVE APÓS A LESÃO NO PÉ DE PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

 

Fotos completas da noite de luta aqui / Destaques do evento aqui

ANAHEIM, Califa. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) conquistou sua primeira vitória desde que se juntou à luta do Bellator MMA no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., noite de sexta-feira. Um chute defeituoso por Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) levou a uma lesão na perna, forçando-o a perder a perda de dois minutos e 26 segundos para o segundo turno.

 

Depois de saltar para a divisão de 170 libras do Bellator MMA, Henderson voltou para onde era dominante no UFC como peso leve. Após a vitória, Henderson recebeu a notícia de seu próximo adversário; Atual campeão peso leve do Bellator MMA, Michael Chandler. Os dois estão programados para enfrentar novembro 19 no evento principal do recentemente anunciado “Bellator MMA em San Jose.”

‘Candidato de luta do ano termina em vitória por decisão unânime para Anderson

Foram necessárias três rodadas para determinar um vencedor no co-evento principal da noite, mas, no final,, Derek Anderson (14-2) saiu vitorioso com uma decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28 duas vezes) conquistar Você Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continua sua tendência recente de estender as lutas até a rodada final, já que a vitória marca sua terceira luta consecutiva para ir para o placar dos juízes. O nativo de San Diego já registrou cinco vitórias sob a direção da promoção liderada por Scott Coker, incluindo várias vitórias sobre companheiros leves Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, ganhando respeito merecido entre a elite da divisão.

Knockout “Insane” de Karakhanyan chega ao final da noite de Jenkins

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) apenas necessário 53 segundos para terminar Bubba Jenkins (11-3), enquanto o peso-pena russo cuidava de "The Highlight Kid" pela segunda vez em dois anos. “Insane” saiu disparando, acertando vários golpes que enviaram Jenkins ao tatame com um nocaute precoce, ganhando o dele 11th vitória em sua última 14 lutas. A perda é apenas a terceira da jovem carreira de Jenkins e a segunda da variedade da primeira rodada, ambos os quais Karakhanyan é agora responsável por. A vitória é o quinto nocaute da carreira de Karakhanyan e é o terceiro na primeira fase.

McKee permanece invicto com impressionante acabamento guilhotinado

 

No concurso de abertura em "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenário” McKee (5-0) permaneceu invicto com uma finalização guilhotina 32 segundos para o segundo turno. Ao estender a luta além do quadro inicial, Walker foi capaz de fazer o que nenhum outro oponente fez, já que cada uma das quatro vitórias anteriores de McKee resultou em um resultado na primeira rodada. A vitória encerrou uma noite impressionante para Team Bodyshop, como companheiros de equipe de McKee Joey Davis (1-0) e Gabriel Green (4-0) também tiveram os braços levantados na parte preliminar do evento. Como um dos principais jovens talentos do Bellator MMA, McKee, de 21 anos, conseguiu provar mais uma vez que pertence à elite da divisão. Após a luta, o nativo de Long Beach gritou Patrick “Pitbull," dizendo “Não é nada pessoal, Eu queria (Daniel) Straus."

 

Resultados card preliminar:

Jake Roberts (7-0) derrotado Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO em 4:24 de uma rodada

Chinzo Machida (4-2) derrotado Mario navarro (4-5) via TKO em 2:57 de uma rodada

Jacob Rosales (4-2) derrotado Mike Segura (4-4) por decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28 duas vezes)

Andy Murad (13-2) derrotado Jonny Cisneros (9-5) por decisão unânime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) derrotado Alex Trinity (1-2) via TKO em 2:01 da segunda rodada

Joey Davis (1-0) derrotado Keith Cutrone (1-1) por decisão unânime (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) derrotado Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO em 2:24 de uma rodada

David Duran (4-4) derrotado Kyle Estrada (3-3) por decisão dividida (29-28)

THE ‘RED KING’ RORY MACDONALD LOOKS TO CLAIM HIS BELLATOR MMA THRONE – SIGNING EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE VIACOM-OWNED PROMOTION

 

ANAHEIM, Califa. (Agosto 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald a uma exclusiva, multi-year, multi-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, making “Red King” the latest in a long line of blockbuster acquisitions for Bellator MMA.

The former No. 1 contender to the UFC welterweight crown is undoubtedly one of the premiere free agent signings in the history of the promotion. The “Red King” has totaled nine career victories under the UFC banner, including wins over current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, in addition to B.J. Penn and Nate Diaz.

“There’s no denying that Rory MacDonald was the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents in MMA,”O presidente do Bellator, Scott Coker, disse. “As I say all the time, if there is a free agent out there, we’re going to talk to them, if they fit our model we’re going to make a hard push to bring them over here. I’m very happy that we were able to work out a deal with Rory, and I can’t wait to see him bring his menacing style to the Bellator cage.”

MacDonald is clearly the most popular active Canadian mixed martial artist since the former UFC welterweight Champion and teammate Georges St. Pierre, whom MacDonald has trained under for years at the world renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal.

There are multiple reasons why I choose to fight for Bellator MMA and Scott Coker,” Rory MacDonald said. “One, they have given me the opportunity to develop and grow a business together. Two, because I already feel respected by the promotion as a professional athlete. And last but not least, because Bellator is offering a setup that no-one in the world can offer me.

At only 27-years-old, MacDonald joins the fray with an impressive professional record of 18-4 and enters a stacked welterweight division of fighters already signed with Bellator, that currently has a world-class champion in Andrey Koreshkov.

Sobre Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA é uma organização líder Artes Marciais Misturadas com muitos dos melhores lutadores do mundo. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 500 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 140 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike TV, o líder televisão MMA. Bellator MMA é composto de uma equipe executiva que inclui profissionais da indústria de topo na produção de televisão, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

THIRD TIMES A CHARM – MICHAEL PAGE BOOKED TO FIGHT FERNANDO GONZALEZ ON SATURDAY, Novembro 19 AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIFÓRNIA.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 26, 2016) – After originally being slated to compete against one another at “Bellator 151” e "Bellator 158," Michael Page "Venom" (11-0) has once again been booked to fight Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), desta vez em Novembro 19 at SAP Center in Bellator MMA’s stomping grounds of San Jose, Califa.

 

The card will mark the second time this year that Bellator MMA has taken its show to the beautiful SAP Center, which is home to the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The welterweight pairing makes up one fight of the event’s main card, which will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Tickets for this stacked MMA card go on sale Sexta-feira, Setembro 2 em Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Agosto 31 e setembro 1.

 

Página, a highlight reel king before and after the bell rings, was at it again earlier this year, when Bellator MMA invaded the United Kingdom at "Bellator 158: London.” During his bout, “MVP” took care of business the only way he knows how, with an early stoppage and unforgettable celebration that was heard and seen around the world. Page’s impressive flying knee knockout de Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Agora, the seven-fight Bellator MMA veteran looks to put to rest the opinion that he cannot defeat the always game “Menifee Maniac.”

 

Gonzalez enters the cage currently riding a string of five consecutive victories, all of which have come under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 32-year-old Menifee, Calif., native has been competing professionally since 2003, com 25 wins under his belt, Incluindo 16 of the KO/submission variety. After a brief pause from MMA action to challenge Paul Daley "Semtex" in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " event in 2015, Gonzalez returned to the sport of MMA, where he recently defeated Gilbert Smith in a split decision win at"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The win improves his overall record under the Bellator MMA banner to 5-0 and now puts him in a position to officially proclaim himself as the only man to beat “Venom,” and further his case for a 170-pound title shot.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Luta de recursos de peso médio: Michael Page "Venom" (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

PAR DE LESÕES FORÇAM ALTERAÇÕES NO CARTÃO PRINCIPAL DO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL '

CODY WALKER AVANÇA NO CURTO AVISO PARA DESAFIAR A.J. MCKEE, ENQUANTO GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MUDOU PARA O CARTÃO SPIKE-TELEVISED

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 16, 2016) - Apenas nove dias antes do tão esperado "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” evento em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., ferimentos sofridos por lutadores do card principal Henry Corrales e Lena Ovchynnikova abalou um pouco as coisas. Invicto pluma A.J. McKee (4-0) agora vai enfrentar Cody Walker (7-2), enquanto Bubba Jenkins (11-2) e Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) se encontram em uma luta de longa metragem de peso pena durante o card principal transmitido pela SPIKE.

As lutas se juntam a um card principal que destaca uma superluta de 155 libras entre Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3), já que os dois vão brigar por uma chance de Michael Chandler's cinturão do campeonato. Além, uma competição explosiva de peso leve Você Awad (19-7) contra Derek Anderson (13-2) servirá como co-evento principal da noite.

Em ação preliminar, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis farão suas estreias profissionais, enquanto Chinzo Machida (3-2) vai competir pela primeira vez sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA.

Os ingressos para o evento começam em $30 e podem ser adquiridos agora na Ticketmaster e no Honda Center Box Office. As portas abrem às 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT.

Depois de começar sua carreira 7-1 como amador, o “Mercenary”, de 21 anos, fez sucesso no circuito profissional, gravando um perfeito 4-0 marcar através de suas primeiras quatro lutas. McKee luta sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA desde que fez sua estreia profissional no 2015, terminando todas as suas competições no quadro de abertura, incluindo três nocautes e finalização do mata-leão. A vitória mais recente de McKee veio às custas do italiano Danilo Belluardo durante a parte de artes marciais mistas do primeiro evento de MMA do Bellator no exterior, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza. ” The Long Beach, Califa. nativo agora vai levar sua personalidade chamativa para o Honda Center, onde ele terá a chance de colocar suas habilidades únicas em plena exibição diante dos fãs de sua cidade natal.

Concordar em participar de um concurso profissional de artes marciais mistas em curto prazo não é uma tarefa fácil, fazer isso contra um lutador invicto do calibre de McKee é ainda mais assustador. Mas esse é exatamente o cenário em que Walker se encontra agora antes de próxima sexta-feira evento. Um concorrente duas vezes do Bellator, “O Corvo” parecerá mover-se acima .500 dentro da promoção quando ele entra na gaiola do Honda Center. O texano de 28 anos terminou todas as suas sete vitórias profissionais por nocaute técnico ou nocaute, incluindo quatro na primeira rodada.

Um veterano de longa data do Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan vai tentar voltar à pista depois de perder duas derrotas por decisão contestada contra Jenkins, que ele derrotou facilmente há quase dois anos por meio da finalização da guilhotina. Conhecido por muitos fãs de artes marciais mistas como “Insane,”O jovem de 31 anos terminou 18 da sua 24 ganha como um profissional, ganhando vários títulos em promoções regionais ao longo do caminho. Após vários contratempos no joelho, o lutador russo está finalmente saudável e agora parece escalar a escada de 145 libras em uma divisão competitiva que antes ocupava o topo como o Não. 1 contendor.

Poucos anos atrás, Bubba Jenkins foi amplamente considerado como a melhor perspectiva do MMA em todo o esporte, embora o título tenha ficado manchado após a derrota mencionada para Karakhanyan em “Bellator 132.” O ex-lutador campeão nacional da NCAA com a Arizona State University agora tem três vitórias consecutivas em seu currículo, e está procurando por redenção. Entrando em sua 11ª luta sob a promoção liderada por Scot Coker, o "Highlight Kid" de 28 anos parece ter um desempenho de destaque na incrivelmente profunda divisão peso pena do Bellator. Sintonize Agosto 26 para ver se a Corona, Calif., nativo pode retribuir o favor e terminar Karakhanyan na frente de seus apoiadores locais.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main leve Evento: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso pena: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinity (1-0)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

BANTAMWEIGHT STANDOUTS JOE WARREN AND SIRWAN KAKAI SET FOR BATTLE DURING CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) contra Sirwan Kakai (12-4) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tem lugar no Setembro 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) assumindo Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. estréia de Anastasia Yankova (3-0), que atenda Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Os ingressos para "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” começam em apenas $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office. The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA and champion in not one but two different weight classes, Warren enters the cage with an 11-4 mark under the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple streaks of five consecutive wins. Dating back to 2015, o 2006 Pan American and World Champion wrestler has made three consecutive appearances in Bellator’s main event, including an impressive unanimous decision victory over L.C. Davis at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis. " Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the “Baddest Man on the Planet” will look to become the first-ever fighter to knock out Kakai when the two meet in main card action on SPIKE.

 

Nicknamed “Zohan,” Kakai comes into the fight in search of his first career win under the Bellator MMA banner. Com apenas 26 anos de idade, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Desde sua estreia profissional em 2008, Kakai has recorded 12 wins as a pro, with half coming by way of submission. Prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray, Kakai made a splash fighting under the direction of the UFC, recording a unanimous decision victory over Danny Martinez in his promotional debut. Kakai now faces one of the most challenging opponents Bellator MMA’s stacked bantamweight division has to offer when he enters the cage on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

 

Atualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

Galo Co-Main Event: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)

Luta com recurso Flyweight: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL '

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., contra Mario navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Além, nocauteador invicto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Você Awad(19-7) e Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Na ação welterweight, ambos Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” ocorre em Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

Portas para o evento aberto ao 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 e na Agosto 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, com 7 de 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Calif., em agosto. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main leve Evento: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Luta com recurso Flyweight: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso pena: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinity (1-0)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

ANASTASIA YANKOVA PUTS UNDEFEATED RECORD ON THE LINE AGAINST VETA ARTEAGA ON SEPTEMBER 16AT ‘BELLATOR 161’

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 4, 2016) – A flyweight bout pitting Anastasia Yankova (3-0) contra Veta Arteaga (2-0) has been added to the SPIKE-televised portion of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tem lugar no Setembro 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

The fight joins a main card that features a heavyweight main event pitting French phenom Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) contra a estrias Tony Johnson (10-2). Additional main and preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

Portas para o evento aberto ao 7:45 p.m. CT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 8:00 p.m. CT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $25 and can be purchased now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

The 25-year-old Yankova will make her second appearance of the year, after garnering the attention of the MMA world with an impressive promotional debut in Italy at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza. ” The Russian submission specialist began her professional career 2-0, before earning her first victory under the direction of Bellator MMA with an impressive first round armbar victory. An avid artist outside of the cage, Yankova hopes to carve out her next masterpiece when she returns to action on Sete. 16.

Since making her professional debut earlier this year, Arteaga has strung together back-to-back wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Jackie Vandenburgh in her promotional debut at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef. " Até agora, each of Arteaga’s first two wins have gone to the judges’ table, leaving the 28-year-old Boise, Idaho native itching for her first career stoppage win.

 

Atualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

MMA Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

Luta contra o peso mosca do Bellator MMA: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Califa.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull"(25-3). Além, nocauteador invicto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Você Awad (19-7) e Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Na ação welterweight, ambos Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” ocorre em Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

 

Portas para o evento aberto ao 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Lutando fora da Ucrânia, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 vitórias na carreira, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," the Union City, Calif., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Agosto 26.

 

Atualizado "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main leve Evento: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Luta com recurso Flyweight: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinity (1-0)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. SET TO MEET JONATHAN TOMASIAN AT ‘BELLATOR 160’ IN ANAHEIM ON AUGUST 26

WRESTLING PRODIGY JOEY DAVIS MATCHED WITH KEITH CUTRONE FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA. (Agosto 1, 2016) – The announcement of his Bellator MMA arrival had “Baby Slice” Kevin Ferguson Jr. trending on social media for two-straight days, and today, Bellator Officials have confirmed that his first challenge as a professional mixed martial artist will be Jonathan Tomasian in a welterweight attraction at “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.”

 

Além, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop Gym," Joey Davis will also make his professional debut, quando ele assume Keith Cutrone (1-0) at 170-pounds.

 

The stacked event takes place on Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT. Os ingressos começam em apenas $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”aberta em 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Adicionalmente, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) assumir Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, “Baby Slice” makes his pro debut on the event’s Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” Ferguson Jr. broke onto the scene very quietly earlier this year in an amateur bout in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 segundos do primeiro round. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story. ‘Baby Slice’ trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” in Long Beach alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors McKee, Jenkins and Davis.

 

Tomasian makes his professional debut under Bellator’s bright lights in a high profile situation that he hopes to make the most of. The 20-year-old Santa Clara, Calif., native has slightly more cage time than Slice, winning both of his amateur outings, once by knockout and the other by decision. Tomasian is currently training with Manny Rocha at Strive Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lodi Calif., where he has earned a purple belt in the art.

 

Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler who competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Agora, Davis looks to parlay his wrestling success in the mixed martial arts cage on Aug. 26 in the Anaheim, where Davis will have plenty of hometown fans in attendance.

 

Amassing an 8-1 record on the amateur circuit, Cutrone has previously gotten his feet wet professionally, winning his pro debut via stoppage this past March. “The Bone” is a Strikeforce veteran, competing at the promotion’s “Challengers 11” card in 2010. With a strong base in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Cutrone held a regional title at 185-pounds before permanently moving to welterweight as a professional.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Luta Recurso Leve: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jonathan Tomasian (Pro Debut)

SAAD AWAD-DEREK ANDERSON SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 160’ MAIN CARD ACTION AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM

COMPTON’S JOEY DAVIS AND ‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. TO ANCHOR BELLATOR.COM-STREAMED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Julho, 26) - A corrosão ataque leve Você Awad (19-7) contra Derek Anderson (13-2) has been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” evento em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Califa.

 

Além, the highly-anticipated professional debuts of wrestling sensation Joey Davis e “Baby Slice” Kevin Ferguson Jr. are set for must-see preliminary action against opponents to be named later.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” ocorre em Agosto 26 from Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

 

Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Portas para o evento aberto ao 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The lightweight encounter joins a card that already features another stellar 155-pound affair in the main event, quando Benson Henderson (23-6) vai contra Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Adicionalmente, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) assumir Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

An 11-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Awad is currently in the midst of his second stint with the Scott Coker-led promotion, posting a 7-4 mark since making his promotional debut in 2009. Awad hopes to build off his impressive win over Brazilian standoutEvangelista “Cyborg” em "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," where “Assassin” was able to escape Santos’ ferocious ankle lock submission attempt and emerge victorious with a series of pummeling blows. Now the 33-year-old San Bernardino, Califa. native will look to put his unique skillset on full display in front of his friends and family when he enters the cage in Anaheim, Califa.

 

Similar to his opponent, Anderson was able to make a name for himself early in his professional career, exploding out of the gate with victories in 11 de seu primeiro 12 extremidades. During his Bellator MMA debut in 2013, “Barbaric” earned a win over the savvy veteranPatricky “Pitbull.” Since then, the 26-year-old Anderson has made five more appearances under the promotion’s direction, including a second victory over the elder “Pitbull” brother. Also hailing from the Southern California area, Anderson expects to have a large hometown following of his own in attendance on Agosto 26.

 

Joey Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler, who competed at Notre Dame College where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. The most recent signing of Bellator’s “New Breed,” a group of top wrestling products that the promotion has signed including Aaron Pico, E Ruth, Jarod Trice e Terrell Fortune, will be the first to make his promotional debut. Davis trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors A.J. McKee, Bubba Jenkins and “Baby Slice.”

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, Ferguson Jr., also known as “Baby Slice” will anchor the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card along with Davis, his aforementioned “Body Shop Gym” teammate. In an eerily similar storyline to the hit-movie “Creed,” the son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” quietly broke onto the scene earlier this year in an amateur bout that played out in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 segundos do primeiro round. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Bellator MMA Característica Lightweight Bout: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminar Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. TBD