ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY

क्रेडिट: Bellator एमएमए

TORINO, इटाली. (अप्रिल 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.

साँझ को मुख्य घटना मा, Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing डेरेक फिल्डbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.

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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s एलेसियो Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of ब्रायन रोजर्स (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.

DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. McKee (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the धेरै deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”

A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Anjela Pink (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 खोल्ने गोल को. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, बरु पछि भन्दा, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT

Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) र Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

TORINO, इटाली. (अप्रिल 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE भोलि, शनिबार, अप्रिल 16 मा 10 p.m. र/PT.

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite एलेसियो Sakara (17-11), जो अनुहार ब्रायन रोजर्स (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), जो झगडे Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

साथै, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) र Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

मुख्य कार्ड: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. र/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 किलो / 155.2 lbs।) बनाम. Patricky FREIRE (70.5 किलो / 155.2 lbs।)

एलेसियो Sakara (92.25 किलो / 203.9 lbs।) बनाम. ब्रायन रोजर्स (93.05 किलो / 205.3 lbs।)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 किलो / 145.4 lbs।) बनाम. A.J. McKee (65.95 किलो / 145.5 lbs।)

Anjela Pink (58.65 किलो / 129.3 lbs।) बनाम. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 किलो / 130 lbs।)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 किलो / 167.5 lbs।) बनाम. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 किलो / 168.2 lbs।)

SANTA MONICA, यस्तो रूप. (अप्रिल 11, 2016) – Injuries to both डेरेक फिल्ड र यूहन्ना Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (15-7) र Patricio "Pitbull" FREIRE (24-3) अप्रिल मा 16 र 22 क्रमशः.

फलस्वरूप, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza.”

यसैबीच, in the co-main event of "Bellator 153: हेंडरसन बनाम. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious हेनरी Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite एलेसियो Sakara (17-11), जो अनुहार ब्रायन रोजर्स (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), झगडे Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. साथै, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) र Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: हेंडरसन बनाम. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of बेन्सन हेंडरसन (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, ब्रेनन वडा (13-3) goes to battle विरुद्धमा “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), माइकल "venom" पृष्ठ (9-0) अनुहार Jeremie Holloway (7-1), र ब्रेन्ट प्रिमस (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, अप्रिल 16 मा 10 p.m. एट / पीटी, जबकि "Bellator 153: हेंडरसन बनाम. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. एट / 7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator किकबक्सिङ: टोरीनो " मा 11:00 p.m. एट / पीटी.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of रियान Couture मा "Bellator 148: Daley बनाम. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 आफ्नो अन्तिम को 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, संग 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 बाहिर 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ स्कोरकार्ड. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” हल्के मा.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist दानियल Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 को आफ्नो 12 wins as a pro.

पूर्ण "Bellator 152: Pitbull बनाम. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (15-7) बनाम. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: एलेसियो Sakara (17-11) बनाम. ब्रायन रोजर्स (12-8)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight विशेषता bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) बनाम. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) बनाम. Anjela Pink (पदार्पण)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) बनाम. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

पूर्ण "Bellator 153: Koreshkov बनाम. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator एमएमए Welterweight विश्व शीर्षक पल्ट: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) बनाम. बेन्सन हेंडरसन (23-5)

Bellator एमएमए Featherweight सह-मुख्य घटना: Patricio "Pitbull" FREIRE (24-3) बनाम. हेनरी Corrales (12-2)

Bellator एमएमए Welterweight विशेषता bout: ब्रेनन वडा (13-3) बनाम. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator एमएमए Welterweight विशेषता bout: माइकल पृष्ठ (9-0) बनाम. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator एमएमए हल्के विशेषता bout: ब्रेन्ट प्रिमस (6-0) बनाम. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Bellator एमएमए बारे:

Bellator एमएमए संसारमा सबै भन्दा राम्रो लडाकूको धेरै विशेषता एक अग्रणी मिश्रित मार्शल कला संगठन छ. अनुभवी झगडा प्रवर्तक स्कट Coker निर्देशनमा, Bellator लगभग उपलब्ध छ 500 मा मा विश्वव्यापी लाख घर 140 देशहरुमा. संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका मा, Bellator स्पाइक मा देख्न सकिन्छ, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, जीवित घटना आर्केस्ट्रा, लडाकु विकास / सम्बन्ध, स्थल खरीद, प्रायोजन सृष्टि / विकास, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय लाइसेन्स, विपणन, विज्ञापन, प्रचार र आयोग सम्बन्ध. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, क्यालिफोर्निया र मनोरञ्जन विशाल वियाकम स्वामित्व, टेलिभिजन भर सशक्त सामग्री माध्यम दर्शकहरु संग कनेक्ट संसारको प्रमुख मनोरञ्जन ब्रान्ड घर, चलचित्र, अनलाइन र मोबाइल प्लेटफर्म.

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About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (मिश्रित मार्शल कला). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (जियोर्जियो र Armen), रबिन भ्यान Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, रीको Verhoeven र Artem Levin.