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BELLATOR MMA AND SPIKE TV NAME SEAN GRANDE PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER FOR ITS LIVE FIGHT COVERAGE

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julio 13, 2015) – Bellator MMA and Spike have named veteran sports announcer and the current voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande, as its new play-by-play announcer. Grande will team up with color analyst Jimmy Smith beginning this Vendredo, Julio 17 for “Bellator 140” at Mohegan Sun Arena.

 

Fans can tune in to hear Grande and Smith call the action for the first time at “Bellator 140,” which airs live and free on Spike at 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT. The event features five action-packed welterweight fights, headlined by Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima, who defends his belt against Andrey Koreshkov, plus the return of hometown favorite Brennan Ward.

 

“Sean Grande is an incredibly talented and well-accomplished sports announcer with a passion for mixed martial arts,” said Scott Coker, Prezidanto, Bellator MMA. “He has been behind the microphone for many championship events and we look forward to him bringing his enthusiasm and energy to Bellator as our league continues to grow.”

 

“I’m proud to have called games for some amazing organizations, ABC Sports, CBS, the Celtics, the Red Sox, Westwood One,” said Grande. “But I’ve simply been blown away by the people at Spike TV and Bellator, and the product they want to present. I’m legitimately honored to join both of these teams, and make some great sports television.

“I absolutely love what Scott (Coker) has done for Bellator and l’m thrilled to start calling the fights alongside Jimmy Smith Vendredo night on Spike. I’m going to have the best seat in the house, watching Douglas Lima and some of the best welterweights in the world. Hard to imagine a better way to kick things off, and it’s all taking place just a short drive from Boston.

 

“I understand why I’m a story today. But what I’m really excited about, is being able to tell the stories of amazing champions like Patricio Pitbull, Will Brooks, Douglas Lima and Liam McGeary as they rise to the top of the sport.”

 

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Recently completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Grande’s epic account of the two-month run to the 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He’s joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 pairing, “Grande and Max” have become one of Boston’s most popular and iconic on-air combinations, and the soundtrack of the Celtics “New Big Three Era”.

 

Sur majo 20, 2013, Grande made his Major League Baseball debut, after being named the alternate play-by-play voice of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. It completed his cycle of broadcasting major pro sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA and MLS). En januaro, he returned to his television roots, calling college basketball on CBS Sports Network.

 

Grande’s reached several milestones over the last few years. Only the legendary Johnny Most and current television voice Mike Gorman have now called more Celtics games. Je 2009, he called his 1000Th NBA Game, joining Marv Albert and Ian Eagle as the only three to reach that plateau before the age of 40. Grande and Max were honored pre-game at TD Garden for their 1000Th game together on February 3, 2012.
Voted by the readers of Boston Sports Media Watch as the best play-by-play announcer in Boston, Sean was recruited back to town in 2001 after serving three years as the television voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves. When he signed in 1998, he was the youngest announcer in the NBA. The versatile Grande’s play-by-play credits also include two seasons as part of ABC Sports College Football broadcast team, joining the likes of Keith Jackson and Brent Musburger.

Grande’s first stint in Boston began at Boston University where he spent seven seasons calling Terrier hockey, football and basketball on both television and radio. On the television side, Grande was the original voice of the Hockey East Game of the Week on Fox Sports Net. His college hockey work for Fox and the NCAA Tournament garnered him three New England Emmy nominations including the 1999 Emmy for best Play-by-Play. He’s served six years as the television voice of the NCAA East Regional. And this past April in Philadelphia, his twelfth year as “Voice of the Frozen Four” on CBS Radio, Grande called his record fifteenth NCAA Championship Game.
His broadcast career included a seven-year stint at WEEI (1991-1998), the final three as Sports Director. His wide-ranging play-by-play career has seen him call NFL Football for Westwood One, WNBA basketball for the Minnesota Lynx (1999-2001) and Connecticut Sun (2006-2007), MFS Pro Tennis, Providence Bruins hockey, Harvard basketball and even Major League Soccer. He served three years as host of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on NHL radio and co-hosted the NCAA Hockey Selection show on ESPN2.

 

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BELLATOR & WEC VETERAN RETURNS TO DEFEND NEF TITLE

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PRO TIO KE TUJA ELKARCERIGO: Lewiston, Majno (Julio 10, 2015) ?? Novaj Angliaj Bataloj (NEF), Ameriko’s nombro-unu regiona batala #anta?enigo, will hold its nineteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) Evento, “NEF jarcento,” Sabate, Septembro 12, 2015 ĉe la Androscoggin Banko Colisée en Lewiston, Majno. Pli frue hodiaŭ, the promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight championship bout to the fight card. Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (17-9) will defend the NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title against Vovka “KGB” Clay (3-0). The bout is scheduled for five five-minute rounds at a weight of 145-pounds.

 

Morrison stunned the NEF universe this past February when he arrived in Lewiston and submitted hometown hero Ray Wood (5-1) in the fifth round to win the championship title. It was as if he had sucked all the air out of the Colisée with a vacuum. Morrison played the role of spoiler that cold, snowy night in Lewiston.

 

“I’ve never seen anything like that before,” said NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “The entire place just dropped into a dead silence. I don’t think anyone in Maine saw that coming, and I certainly don’t think anyone who’s followed NEF expected a fighter to come in and do that to Ray Wood. Everyone was shocked. It was a surreal moment.”

 

Morrison is a seasoned veteran with more than a decade’s experience in the sport. He has competed against the best MMA has to offer on the national stage, including a stint in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Bellator. Morrison trains out of Daddis MMA in Philadelphia, Pensilvanio.

 

“I am very thankful to return to the beautiful state of Maine, for my first title defense,” said Morrison. “It will be a very entertaining fight and another victory for the five time! Five time! Five time! Five time! Five time! Mixed martial arts champion, Anthony Morrison.”

 

Vovka Clay is undefeated as a professional. He competed as an amateur twice in NEF and won both fights by submission in an impressive fashion. Clay is considered one of the true rising stars of the New England fight scene. A win over an accomplished veteran like Morrison could potentially propel Clay onto the national stage. He is a product of Team Triumph/Boston BJJ of Nashua, Nov-Hampŝiro.

 

“Every fighter has a dream of making it to the UFC,” said Clay. “Some choose to go after meaningless titles and pad their records fighting nobodies. I choose to fight the highest level of competition possible. I am thrilled to be fighting Anthony Morrison for the NEF Featherweight title. He is a very durable and crafty veteran. It won’t be easy, but if I fight my fight, I will finish Morrison and I will be the NEF Featherweight Champion.”

 

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THE CHASE FOR THE BELLATOR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE HEATS UP WITH THE SIGNING OF TITAN FC CHAMPION CHASE GORMLEY

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julio 2, 2015) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of heavyweight, Ĉasado Gormley(12-4, 1 NC), al ekskluziva, Multi-batala interkonsento.

 

Gormley’s debut date and opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

The Los Angeles native joins a vast list of recent signings for the Scott Coker-led promotion, names that include: josh Koscheck, Ed Ruth, Melvin Guillard, Phil Davis, Aaron Pico Kaj Justin Laŭrenco Inter aliaj.

 

“I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to compete for Bellator MMA with Scott Coker at the helm,” Gormley said. “I can’t think of a better way to show that I am one of the best heavyweights in the world than here, and with a platform like Spike it won’t be long before everyone knows my name.”

 

Gormley made his professional MMA debut in 2007, winning his first six bouts and earning a spot under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner. After suffering defeat for the first time, the longtime Reign MMA product returned to the regional circuit and has won his last five contests.

 

Plej #?us, Gormley has impressed in Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Titan Fighting Championship, where he scored a March 20Th unanimous decision victory over Jon Madsen that earned him the vacant Titan FC heavyweight title.
Gormley will join Bellator’s heavyweight division, which is home to stars like Champion Vitalij Minakov, Kimbo Tranĉaĵo,Cheick Kongo, Bobby Lashley, Ewerton Teixeira Kaj Lorenzo Hood.

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Plethora of Northeastern Talent Completes “Bellator: Limo kontraŭ. Koreshkov” Undercard

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julio 1, 2015) – Four preliminary bouts featuring prime east coast fighters have been added to complete the full card of “Bellator: Limo kontraŭ. Koreshkov,” which takes place July 17 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

 

The additional bouts include a featherweight faceoff between Waylon Lowe (15-6, 1 NC) Kaj Ryan Quinn (10-5,1 NC), Billy “Wolverine” Giovanella (8-3), kiu alfrontas Rodrigo “The Young Lion” Almeida (12-2) at bantamweight, Kaline “The Dark Angel” Medeiros (4-4), who fights Sarah “Soulja” Payant (1-0) in a women’s strawweight scrap, and lightweights Dean “The Hammer” Hancock (1-0) #Kontra? Alex Dunworth (2-1,1 NC).

 

Bellator 140 features five world-class welterweight bouts including World Champion Douglas lima (26-5) Kaj Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) #Kontra?. Paul Bradley (22-6), Mikaelo “Venom” Paĝo (7-0) Prenanta sur Rudy Ursoj(16-13), Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward (10-3) scrapping with Gavin “Milita Ĉevalo” Sterritt (6-1), kaj knokaŭta artistoPaul “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) challenging Dennis Olson (14-8). The event also boasts several additional previously announced preliminary contests featuring more top prospects from the Northeastern United States.

 

The main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, while the announced preliminary bouts stream on Spike.com at 7 P.M. ET.

 

Biletoj por “Bellator MMA: Limo kontraŭ. Koreshkov,” Kiu komenco #?e nura $25, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.Com.

 

Bellingham, MA’s Billy Giovanella is 4-1 in his last five fights heading into his bantamweight bout. His last four victories include three submissions and a knockout en route to his Uncasville bout. Giovanella’s challenger Remo Cardarelli of Framingham, MA will look to rely on his record-proven submission talent to win. Expect both fighters to relentlessly compete to break from recent losses on their record.

 

Danbury, CT’s Dean Hancock wowed fans with a first round submission victory at Bellator’s “British Invasion” event. Hancock will look to repeat his entertaining performance by defeating challenger Dunworth of Bridgewater, MA, who makes his Bellator debut riding a two-fight winning streak.

 

Another Danbury, CT fighter Ryan Quinn, who trains with American Top Team in Connecticut has found great success in the Bellator cage, emerging perfect in all six of his appearances. He now faces an established veteran of the sport in Philadelphia’s Waylon Lowe, who fights under the Bellator promotion for the first time since 2009, when he scored a win in his promotional debut.

 

Kaline Medeiros of Fall River, MA, has taken three unanimous decision victories in her last four bouts, and scored an impressive knockout just seven seconds into a fight. She takes on Sarah Payant from West Springfield, MA, who makes her Bellator debut following up her first professional bout this past March, where she scored a triangle choke submission victory.

 

#?Efa Karto (9 P.M. EST)

Bellator Welterweight Titola Batalo: Douglas lima (26-5) #Kontra?. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) #Kontra?. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Mikaelo #Pa?o (7-0) #Kontra?. Rudy Ursoj (16-13)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Brennan Kvartalo (10-3) #Kontra?. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Paul Daley (36-13-2) #Kontra?. Dennis Olson (14-8)

 

Prepara Karto (7 P.M. EST)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Batalo: Josh Neer (36-14) #Kontra?. matt Secor (6-2)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Batalo: Blair Tugman (7-5) #Kontra?. Rodrigo Almeida (12-2)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Batalo: Ilya Kotau (Debuto) #Kontra?. Nicolas Sergiacomi (1-0)

Bellator Superpezula Prelim Batalo: Parker Porter (5-4) #Kontra?. Eric Bedard (6-5)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Batalo: Billy Giovanella (8-3) #Kontra?. Remo Cardarelli (4-2)

Bellator Malpeza Prelim Batalo: Dean Hancock (1-0) #Kontra?. Alex Dunworth (2-1,1 NC)

Bellator Strawweight Prelim Batalo: Kaline Medeiros (4-4) #Kontra?. Sarah Payant (1-0)

Bellator Featherweight Prelim Batalo: Waylon Lowe (15-6, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Ryan Quinn (10-5, 1 NC)

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OFFICIAL ‘BELLATOR MMA: KONGO VS. VOLKOV’ RESULTS & FOTOJ

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ANKAŬ: BELLATOR MMA SIGNS JOSH “KOS” KOSCHECK TO MULTI-FIGHT DEAL

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Mulvane, Kan. (Junio 26, 2015) ? Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) utilized a vast array of elbow strikes to defeat Alexander Volkov (24-6) via unanimous decision in the main event of Bellator MMA: “Kongo vs. Volkov” from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kan., Vendrede.

The Frenchman was relentless with his takedown attempts and “Drago” was unable to use his length to ward them off, spending a good duration of the heavyweight encounter on his back.

Kun la venko, Kongo improves to 4-2 under the Bellator MMA umbrella, while Volkov has now dropped two consecutive decisions.

 

En la co-#?efa evento, Dave Rickels (16-3, 1 NC) was seemingly en route to a spectacular stoppage of John Alessio (35-17, 1 NC) but an ill-advised knee to the head of a downed Alessio resulted in a no contest.

 

The 26-year-old Derby, Kan. native had the former World Extreme Cagefighting competitor wobbled against the cage, but the roar of the hometown fans may have clouded his decision making, as Rickels threw the knee and as a result referee Rob Hinds waved off the fight.

 

“Kansas, I’m so sorry,” Rickels said. “The fight was going exactly as I expected. You will see me do this again, except next time, I’m going to legally finish my opponent. I kneed him in the head, I screwed up, I could’ve stopped at any second but I just wanted to finish it.”

 

In what will undoubtedly end up as a “knockout of the year” candidate, Hisaki Kato (5-1) finished Joe Schilling (2-5) with a second-round Superman punch to impress in his Bellator MMA debut.

 

“I believed in myself. I know I have really heavy hands and it took just one big shot to knock him out,” Kato said after the fight. “I feel I did a great job of representing Japanese MMA. It’s not only about grappling, we are also strikers as well.”

 

Kato showcased his grappling the first round, nullifying the world-class muay Thai of Schilling on the ground. But after a few even exchanges to open the second slate, Kato struck with a perfectly placed punch that sent those in attendance into a frenzy. It’s worth noting that the Japanese international has won all five of his fights by KO or TKO.

 

In the opening main card bout of the evening, Pat Curran (21-7) got back on the winning track with a unanimous (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) decision over a game Emmanuel Sanchez (10-2).

 

Curran was originally slated to face Goiti Yamauchi, but an injury created the opportunity for Sanchez to fill-in on short notice. The two featherweights maintained a torrid pace over the course of 15 Minutoj, but the three judges appointed by the Kansas commission all ruled in favor of the former 145-pound champion.

 

Post ŝin kverelas, “Paddy Mike” promised to continue improving on his craft.

 

“I really needed this win,” Curran said. “I want to thank him for stepping up on three weeks notice and taking the fight. I’m going to keep coming, I have a lot to improve and keep working on. I’m going to head back to the gym and keep getting better.”

 

Josh Koscheck Signing:

 

Bellator MMA also announced the signing of Josh “Kos” Koscheck (17-10) to a multi-fight deal. The welterweight comes to the Scott Coker-led promotion from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he amassed his record fighting some of the most notable names in the welterweight division, including Georges St. Pierre and Matt Hughes.

 

Koscheck, is a former Division I wrestling champion who now joins an ultra-competitive welterweight division, where a rematch against Paul Daley could possibly come to fruition.

 

Preliminary Results:

Frederick Brown (3-1) Haltita Derek Bohi (6-4) with punches in the Bellator 139 dark main event. The technical knockout came :29 seconds into the first round.

Aaron Ely (5-2) utilized his slick grappling skills to submit Jeimeson Saudino (8-5) with a standing guillotine choke at 1:05 De rondo du. “The Cyborg” has earned all of his five victories by way of submission.

 

The lone women’s fight on the Bellator 139 card did not disappoint, Kiel Bryanna Fissori (2-0) earned a unanimous 29-28 decision win against Iony Razafiarison (2-1). The difference was the third and final frame, where “The Pink Ranger” secured a full mount and rained down punches, seeking the finish and receiving the benefit of the doubt from the judges.

Alex Huddleston (6-1) is making a habit of finishing scraps early, finishing his opponent Javy Ayala (8-4) via rear-naked choke a mere 72-seconds after the opening bell sounded. Kun la gajno, “The Shaved Gorilla” has two first-round finishes in his two fights under the Bellator MMA banner.

 

Before Augusto Sakai (10-0) Kaj Daniel Gallemore (4-3) could get off their stools for a third round, Gallemore’s corner stopped the fight. Somewhere along the way, “Big Kansas” began having trouble seeing, giving Sakai the win via TKO and keeping the Brazilian fighter’s record unblemished to begin his professional career.

 

Bubba Jenkins (9-2) got back to his winning way against Joe Wilk (19-10) Vendrede Nokto, finishing the Kansas-native with punches at 1:00 De rondo unu. “The Highlight Kid” improved to 6-2 inside the Bellator MMA cage.

 

Necesis 15 tightly contested minutes to find a winner between lightweights Paŭlo Villaseca (9-1) Kaj Bobby Cooper (12-5). En la fino, two judges scored the fight in favor of the man they call “Super Duper,” giving him the split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) venko.

 

En la komenca vico de la vespero, Gaston Reyno (4-0, 2 NC) Faris rapidan laboron de Greg Scott (3-4), picking up the submission win after only 1:17 of featherweight action.

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OFICIALA WEIGH-JE REZULTOJ, PHOTOS AND INFORMATION FROM “BELLATOR MMA: KONGO VS. VOLKOV”

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Mulvane, Kan. (Junio 25, 2015) – Following weigh-ins at Kansas Star Arena Ĵaŭde, the Bellator 139 main event between Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) Kaj Alexander Volkov (24-5) will go on as planned less than 24-hours later.

In addition to the headliner, “Bellator MMA: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kiu aeroj viva kaj libera sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT, features three additional must-see main card bouts.

En la co-#?efa evento, home state hero David “La Caveman” Rickels (16-3) looks to put an end to the present winning streak of John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17). Not only is Rickels exciting once he enters the cage, but it’s his walkouts that also garner plenty of attention

The always-exciting Joe Schilling (2-4) will continue his torrid pace in 2015 when he meets promotional newcomer Hisaki Kato (4-1). “Stitch Em’ Up” is already slated to compete during the kickboxing portion of “Bellator: Dynamite” in September.

En la komenca televida vico de la vespero, former Bellator Featherweight Champion Pat Curran (20-7) will try to put an end to his current two-fight skid when he meets 24-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez (10-1) on short notice. “Paddy Mike” was originally slated to face Goiti Yamauchi, but an injury derailed the tilt.

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#?Efa Karto (9 P.M. ET)

Bellator Superpezula Ĉefa Evento: Cheick Kongo (238.6) #Kontra?. Alexander Volkov (242)

 

Bellator Malpeza Batalo: David Rickels (155.9) #Kontra?. John Alessio (155.4)

 

Bellator Middleweight Batalo: Joe Schilling (185.9) #Kontra?. Hisaki Kato (185.5)

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Pat Curran (145.6) #Kontra?. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.5)

 

Prepara Karto (6:45 P.M. ET)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Derek Bohi (264) #Kontra?. Frederick Brown (229.4)

 

Bellator Bantamweight Batalo: Jeimeson Saudino (134.3) #Kontra?. Aaron Ely (134.7)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Iony Razafiarison (140.8) #Kontra?. Bryanna Fissori (144)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Alex Huddleston (248.6) #Kontra?. Javy Ayala (263.9)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Fight: Daniel Gallemore (264.9) #Kontra?. Augusto Sakai (263)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Bubba Jenkins (145.9) #Kontra?. Joe Wilk (145.8)

 

Bellator Malpeza Batalo: Bobby Cooper (155.9) #Kontra?. Paŭlo Villaseca (156)

 

Bellator Featherweight Batalo: Greg Scott (145.7) #Kontra?. Gaston Reyno (145)

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’Bout Time: Four Preliminary Scraps Confirmed for Bellator 140 En Uncasville, Konektikuto

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Junio 22, 2015) – Four fresh preliminary bouts will support the welterweight main card showcase of “Bellator MMA: Limo kontraŭ. Koreshkov.” Veteran striker Josh “The Dentist” Neer (36-14) faces submission artist matt Secor (6-2) ĉe veltero, Blair “The Bull Shark” Tugman (7-5) Bataloj Rodrigo “The Young Lion” Almeida (12-2) #?E 135 Lbs., Ilya Kotau makes his professional debut opposite Nicolas Sergiacom(1-0) #?E 170 Lbs., Kaj Parker Porter (5-4) #Viza?o Eric “Lucky Strikes” Bedard (6-5) in the heavyweight division.

 

Bellator 140 features five world-class welterweight bouts including World Champion Douglas lima (26-5) Kaj Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) #Kontra?. Paul Bradley (22-6), Mikaelo “Venom” Paĝo (7-0) Prenanta sur Rudy Ursoj (16-13), Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward (10-3) scrapping with Gavin “Milita Ĉevalo” Sterritt (6-1), kaj knokaŭta artisto Paul “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) challenging Dennis Olson (14-8).

 

The main card airs live and free on July 17th on Spike at 9 P.M. EST while the announced preliminary bouts stream on Spike.com at 7 P.M. EST.

 

Biletoj por “Bellator MMA: Limo kontraŭ. Koreshkov,” Kiu komenco #?e nura $25, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office orTicketmaster.Com.

 

Veteran striker Josh Neer returns to Bellator MMA after going 3-1 in his last four fights. Neer has over 50 fights of experience to his credit and a combined 32 wins by knockout and submission. Neer dropped a unanimous decision loss to Paul Bradley at Bellator 129 and seeks to come back from the loss with a commanding victory over Secor.

Matt Secor challenges Neer riding a two-fight winning streak. Secor is a talented grappler who has earned six wins by submission ahead of Bellator 140. He will need to display his best ground game tactics to submit the established MMA veteran and to impress in his Bellator debut.

 

Blair Tugman will be competing in his home state of Connecticut and will aim to string together his third consecutive Bellator victory. The bantamweight fighter last competed in February’s “British Invasion” event and earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Marvin Maldonado. Tugman’s bantamweight competitor, Rodrigo Almeida makes his promotional debut on the heels of seven straight victories. Almeida demonstrated dominating striking power in his most recent fight and earned a 15-second technical knockout win.

 

Ilya Kotau makes his professional debut at 170 Lbs. opposite Nicolas Sergiacomi in a showcase of prospective East Coast talent.

 

Hartford’s Parker Porter takes his second heavyweight fight in Bellator MMA and will be looking to redeem himself from a Bellator 98 debut loss. Standing opposite Porter is Eric Bedard, who has finished all six of his professional victories and seeks to continue the streak in his promotional debut.

 

#?Efa Karto (9 P.M. EST)

Bellator Welterweight Titola Batalo: Douglas lima (26-5) #Kontra?. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) #Kontra?. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Mikaelo #Pa?o (7-0) #Kontra?. Rudy Ursoj (16-13)

Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Brennan Kvartalo (10-3) #Kontra?. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Bellator Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Paul Daley (36-13-2) #Kontra?. Dennis Olson (14-8)

 

Prepara Karto (7 P.M. EST)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Batalo: Josh Neer (36-14) #Kontra?. matt Secor (6-2)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Batalo: Blair Tugman (7-5) #Kontra?. Rodrigo Almeida (12-2)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Batalo: Ilya Kotau (Debuto) #Kontra?. Nicolas Sergiacomi (1-0)

Bellator Superpezula Prelim Batalo: Parker Porter (5-4) #Kontra?. Eric Bedard (6-5)

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“UNFINISHED BUSINESS” IS FINISHED, AS KIMBO SLICE STOPS KEN SHAMROCK IN SAINT LOUIS

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PATRICIO FREIRE RETAINS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH MUST-SEE SECOND ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER DANIEL WEICHEL

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The long-awaited, highly anticipated matchup between mixed martial arts legend Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) and bare-knuckled brawler Kimbo Tranĉaĵo (5-2) definitely didn’t disappoint. The energy from the packed crowd at Scottrade Center in St. Louis was palpable, as fans from all walks of life had waited since 2008 to see the two enter the cage, with Slice claiming victory by TKO at 2:22 en ronda unu.

 

When the opening bell sounded, the founding father of MMA looked to shoot for the takedown on Slice immediately, maneuvering into a position to secure a win with a rear-naked choke. But as promised, Slice refused to tap.

 

Before the crowd could blink, the two fighters were upright and exchanging blows. Slice was able to land a lethal right hook that stunned Shamrock, sending him immediately to the canvas. Just as Slice moved in to land additional blows on the defenseless Shamrock, referee John McCarthy quickly stepped in and stopped the fight.

 

After the bout, an exuberant Slice acted as if this victory was long overdue. “I’ve been in this position before,” said Slice. “I trained my ground game very well. Tapping was not an option.”

 

Shamrock, who looked to be in top shape coming into the fight, was full of class in defeat. “When you come into a fight and you get beat you have to show respect,” said Shamrock. “I’m frustrated, I had the submission but I didn’t take my time with it. I lost my position. I tried to scramble, but I wasn’t that fast and I got caught.”

 

In the night’s co-feature and potential comeback “Fight of the Year,” current Bellator Featherweight World Champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (24-2) retained his title against Daniel “Weasel” Weichel (35-9) with a beautiful left hook knockout 32-seconds into round two.

 

In the first round it looked like Bellator would have a new 145-pound champion, as the German international immediately came forward with pressure, catching the Brazilian with multiple jabs.

 

Just when it looked like referee McCarthy would stop the action, the first round bell sounded just in the nick of time to save Freire from a stunning first-round knockout.

 

Post ŝin kverelas, a seemingly stunned “Pitbull” didn’t seem to lose any confidence. “My opponent was very tough, but I can go to war,” said Freire. “I am very happy to still be the champion. I’m here, if you want my belt you can try to come get it.”

 

“I believe the bell saved me,” Freire continued. “He hit me with a hard punch on my chin but I stayed calm going into the second round because I knew I needed to win the fight. I saw an opening after he punched me and I hit him with my best shot.”

 

A visibly distraught and emotional Weichel knew he let a golden opportunity slip away. “I started the second round slowly,” said Weichel. “I didn’t want him to recover after the first round. I started on the offensive in the second round and unfortunately I got caught.”

 

En superpezula ago, Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley (13-2), de Coconut Creek, Fla., Faris rapidan laboron de Kaj “La Viro” charles (9-3), dominating the 29-year-old with a great ground and pound, an arsenal that including multiple suplexes. Referee McCarthy stopped the fight at 4:14 in the second round resulting in a TKO for the three-time NAIA amateur wrestling champion and his third straight win under the Bellator banner.

 

charles, who took the fight on two weeks’ notice after James Thompson dropped out due to injury, was overmatched by the considerably larger Lashley, who kept himself in great position to eventually vie for the heavyweight title.

 

The 38-year-old referenced his esteemed wrestling background as a major factor in claiming victory. “You always go back to your basics in a fight and wrestling is my background,” said Lashley. “I need to keep moving forward, the heavyweight division is wide open. I need to keep my eyes open.”

 

Daniel Straus (23-6), de Coconut Creek, Fla. looked like he has fully rebounded from his title shot loss to Pitbull Freire, convincingly beating Henry Corrales (12-1) of La Mirada, Calif. tra submetado (guillotine choke) #?E 3:47 into round two.

 

Straus looked like he came into the fight to make a statement, quickly attacking Corrales with consecutive blows to the head that had the Californian staggering backwards on multiple occasions.

 

“I’m still dominating people,” said Straus. “This is what I do. Win or lose I come in here to beat up my opponent.”

 

Straus seemed confident that he would have no issues reclaiming his belt. “Whoever wins the featherweight belt #?I-nokte,” exclaimed Straus. “I am coming to beat you up.”

 

It was a valiant effort by Corrales, who was making his Bellator debut, but it was obvious that he was a step behind Straus from the opening bell. The loss was just the first in Corrales’ career.

 

En la nokto’s unue #?efa-karta konkurso, lightweight and hometown favorite Mikaelo Chandler (13-3), of High Ridge, Mo., Faris rapidan laboron de Derek “The Stallion” Campos (15-5), Devanta nur 2:17 secondsto score a submission (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) Gajno.

 

Coming off three straight losses, Chandler clearly looked relieved following the fight. “Derek Campos is a tough guy, he hit me in my mouth and bloodied me a bit,” said Chandler. “I was excited to fight this guy. I’m not in this sport to tip toe and find easy fights.”

 

Feeling notably confident, Chandler called out current lightweight champion Will Brooks, who happened to be sitting cage side. “I want that belt back,” said Chandler. “Will Brooks, that belt has my name on it, wherever you are.”

 

Sur Ĉi-nokte’s preliminary card shown on Spike.com

 

Hometown fighters were represented in all nine preliminary fights, starting with Miles Mcdonald (2-1) of Springfield, MO defeated Dan O’Connor (5-5) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) #?E 4:30 in round 3.

 

Hugh Pulley (5-2) De St. Louis, MO defeated Eric Irvin (9-4) of Farmington, MO via Split Decision scored 30-27 (Pulley), 29-28 (Pulley), 29-28 (Irvin)

 

Kyle Kurtz (4-0) of Jackson, MO stayed undefeated with a round 2 Submission victory over Adam Cella (6-4) De St. Louis, MO.

 

Chris Heatherly (9-3) of Cahokia, IL defeated Garrett Gross (6-4) de Coconut Creek, FL via Unanimous Decision scored 29-28 three times.

 

Justin Laŭrenco (8-2) of Pacific, MO defeated Sean Wilson (34-26) De Omaha, NE via TKO in 4:56 De rondo 1.

 

Justin Guthrie (18-8) of Colorado Springs, CO defeated Steven Mann (10-2) De St. Louis, MO via Submission (Brabo Choke) #?E la 1:09 mark in round two.

 

#?Efa Kartaj Rezultoj

Kimbo Slice def Ken Shamrock by KO – Round 1, 2:22

Patricio Freire def. Daniel Weichel by KO – Round 2, :32 to retain Bellator MMA Featherweight title

Bobby Lashley def. Dan Charles via TKO – Round 2, 4:14

Daniel Straus def. Henry Corrales by submission (guillotine) – Round 2, 3:47

Michael Chandler def. Derek Campos by submission (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) – Round 1, 2:17

 

Prepara Karto Rezultoj

Miles McDonald def. Dan O’Connor by submission (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) – Round 3, 4:30

Hugh Pulley def. Eric Irvin by Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Kyle Kurtz def. Adam Cella by submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:13

Chris Heatherly def. Garrett Gross by Unanimous Decision (29-28 three times)

Justin Guthrie def. Steven Mann by submission (brabo choke) – Round 2, 1:09

Justin Lawrence def. Sean Wilson via TKO – Round 1, 4:56

 

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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES A LANDMARK EVENT IN COMBAT SPORTS HISTORY

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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AMERICA: MMA AND KICKBOXING APARATUS IN THE SAME ARENA, ON THE SAME NIGHT, FROM THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CA. SUR SEPTEMBER 19 ON SPIKE

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Tito Ortiz Battles Liam McGeary for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title

Four-Man, One-Night Light Heavyweight No. 1 Contender Tournament Featuring Phil Davis, Muhammed ‘King Mo’ Lawal, Emanuel #Ne?tono, and Linton Vassell

In Addition, World-Class Kickboxing Action Featuring Bellator & Glory Fighters Joe Schilling and Paul Daley

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Bellator MMA will present a landmark event in American combat sports history on Septembro 19 from the SAP Center in San Jose, which will air live on Spike. An event so big it will include two fields of battle – a Bellator cage and a Glory kickboxing ring.

 

“I’m so proud and honored to bring this truly amazing event to my hometown of San Jose,” said Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA. “This mega-card will feature something for every combat sports fan- MMA legends, altiĝanta stelojn, a stacked tournament, plus many of the world’s best kickboxers. It will be an unforgettable night for the thousands in attendance and the millions watching at home.”

 

En la #?efa evento, MMA legend Tito Ortiz (18-11) will take on Bellator’s reigning light heavyweight king, Liam McGeary (10-0). This will mark McGeary’s first defense of his coveted title.

 

The epic evening will also showcase a four-man, one-night light heavyweight tournament to determine the No. 1 contender in the division. The participants include the return of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (15-4, 1 NC), former champion Emanuel #Ne?tono (25-8-1), the always dangerous Linton Vassell (15-4-1) Kaj Phil Davis (13-3), who makes his highly anticipated Bellator Debut.

 

First round pairings for the tournament, as well as further details on the tournament format will be announced shortly.

 

The event will also feature Glory Kickboxing bouts that will feature many of the best fighters in the world. Namely, Bellator MMA competitors Joe Schilling and Paul “Semtex” Daley. Opponents for Schilling and Daley, as well as additional kickboxing matchups will be announced shortly.

 

Tickets for “Bellator MMA: Dynamite” will go on sale Vendredo, Junio 26 with an exclusive presale taking place on Thursday, Junio 25Th. With the announcement of “Bellator MMA: Dinamito!!!,” Coker is making his triumphant return to Northern California, a region where he pioneered the sport of mixed martial arts as owner of Strikeforce.

 

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