Таг Арцхивес: Брендон Гиртз
FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, ФЕБ. 21
Беллатор 197: ЦХАНДЛЕР вс. ГИРТЗ РЕЗУЛТАТИ & ФОТОГРАФИЈЕ
Мајкл Чендлер (18-4) поражен Брендон Гиртз (15-8) путем техничког подношења (глава & пригушница за руку) у 4:00 округлог једног
А.Ј. МцКее (11-0) поражен Џастин Лоренс (11-5) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Логан Сторлеи (8-0) поражен Јоакуин Буцклеи (8-2) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Баби Слице (2-1) поражен Девон Броцк (1-1) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у :34 округлог једног
Јулиана Веласкуез (7-0) поражен Ребецца Рутх (6-3) ТКО (ударац телом) у :19 рунде три
Дерек Андерсон (15-3) поражен Зак Буциа (18-10) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Доминиц Маззотта (14-2) поражен Јосх Сампо (11-6) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ериц Еллингтон (5-0) поражен Јордан Ховард (10-5) преко Сплита одлуке (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Адам Целла (9-8) поражен ДеВаине Диггс (2-2) ТКО (ударци) у 4:27 округлог једног
Цорт Вахле (3-3) поражен Јое Роие (1-5) субмиссион (гиљотина) у :21 округлог једног
Џордан Довди (5-4) поражен Јефф Цротти (1-1) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у :29 округлог једног
А.Ј. Сисцое (3-2) поражен Јустин Роббинс (14-19) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 4:34 рунде два
Беллатор 197: ЦХАНДЛЕР вс. РЕЗУЛТАТИ ТЕЖАЊА ГИРТЗ-а & ФОТОГРАФИЈЕ
ДОГАЂАЈИ ВАЗДУХИ НА МРЕЖИ ПАРАМОУНТ АТ 9 П.М. И / 8 П.М. ЦТ
Беллатор 197: Чендлер вс. Гирт одвија сутра, Петак, Април 13 у породичној арени у Ст.. Цхарлес МО. Догађај ће се уживо и бесплатно емитовати на Парамоунт Нетворк (раније Спајк) у 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни акција ће стреам на Беллатор.цом и глобално на Беллатор Мобиле Апп.
комплетан Беллатор 197: Чендлер вс. Гирт Резултати вагања:
Лагани главни догађај: Мајкл Чендлер (155.3) вс. Брендон Гиртз (156)
Феатхервеигхт Цо-Маин Евент: Џастин Лоренс (145.8) вс. А.Ј. МцКее (145.8)
Борба главне карте у велтер категорији: Девон Броцк (160) вс. Баби Слице (159.8)
Борба главне карте у велтер категорији: Јоакуин Буцклеи (168.3) вс. Логан Сторлеи (170.6)
141-Поунд Цатцхвеигхт Прелиминарни меч: А.Ј. Сисцое (140.6) вс. Јустин Роббинс (135.6)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Јефф Цротти (170.8) вс. Џордан Довди (170.3)
Прелиминарни окршај за женску мухарицу: Јулиана Веласкуез (126) вс. Ребецца Рутх (125.3)
165-Поунд Цатцхвеигхт Прелиминарни меч: Зак Буциа (164.9) вс. Дерек Андерсон (164.2)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Јосх Сампо (135.4) вс. Доминиц Маззотта (135.4)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Ериц Еллингтон (135.4) вс. Јордан Ховард (136)
189-Поунд Цатцхвеигхт Прелиминарни меч: ДеВаине Диггс (186.8) вс. Адам Целла (189)
Перолака прелиминарна борба: Цорт Вахле (144.9) вс. Јое Роие (151)*
RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE
COMPLETE RESULTS, ФОТОГРАФИЈЕ, ВИДЕО & QUOTES FROM Беллатор 190 & БЕЛЛАТОР КИЦКБОКСИНГ 8 IN FLORENCE, ИТАЛИЈА
ТАКОЂЕ, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT ЈУЛИ 7, 2018
FLORENCE, Италија – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Алессио Сакара, in his bid for the middleweight title at Беллатор 190. Међутим, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Са победом, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.
Додатно, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Јул 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.
“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,”Рекао је председник Беллатора Сцотт Цокер. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Јул 7."
Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.
Беллатор 190: царвалхо против. Sakara Резултати:
Рафаел Царвалхо (15-1) поражен Алессио Сакара (19-12, 2 НЦ) преко КО у 0:44 округлог једног
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0
Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Алессио] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”
Брендон Гиртз (15-7) поражен Luka Jelcic (10-3) преко ТКО на 1:57 округлог једног
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0
Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Тренинг камп је супер, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”
Алејандра Лара (7-1) поражен Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 НЦ) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 округлог једног
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0
Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that вечерас. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”
Carlos Miranda (11-3) поражен Mihail Nica (6-1) једногласна одлука (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0
Gregory Babene (19-11) поражен Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 округлог једног
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0
Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f
Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8 Резултати:
Раимонд Даниелс (13-3) поражен Giannis Boukis (27-2) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0
Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different вечерас. Прво и најважније, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Спреман сам да се борим. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Обећавам ти, I can make you famous.”
Џо Шилинг (23-9) поражен Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) једногласна одлука (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/liprom6xnlsvco3/AABPJD0B3Pe8d_8Gm5LmbNYua?dl=0
Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Ковач) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”
Јохн Ваине Парр (98-32) поражен Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) преко ТКО на 2:32 рунде три
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er6m9gzbvk7knb5/AAAqbhlfJSLrXjwPsBMetIe9a?dl=0
Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, али сада, I’m having too much fun to stop.”
Hamza Imane (50-12-2) поражен Kevin Ross (45-13) преко Сплита одлуке (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0
Габријел Варга (14-5) поражен Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) преко ТКО на 2:49 рунде два
Фотографије: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0
Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f
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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, ДЕЦ. 9
ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Беллатор 190
ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Субота, Децембар 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.
Беллатор 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 п.м. И/7 п.м. CT and will be immediately followed by Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Беллатор.цом.
Беллатор 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Рафаел Царвалхо (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 НЦ). Додатно, Брендон Гиртз (14-7) поприма Luca Jelcic (10-2) на лаган, док Mihail Nica (6-0) меетс Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 НЦ) битака Алејандра Лара (6-1).
У међувремену, Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Раимонд Даниелс (12-3) и Kevin Ross (45-12) преузимајући Giannis Boukis (27-1) и Hamza Imane (49-12-2) односно, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) challenges Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend Јохн Ваине Парр (97-32) competes for the 130тх time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Габријел Варга (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).
комплетан Беллатор 190: царвалхо против. Sakara Цард:
Middleweight World Title Main Event: Рафаел Царвалхо (14-1) вс. Алессио Сакара (19-11, 2 НЦ)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Брендон Гиртз (14-7) вс. Luka Jelcic (10-2)
Борба за главну карту у женској мушкој категорији: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 НЦ) вс. Алејандра Лара (6-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) вс. Carlos Miranda (10-3)
Прелиминарни картица:
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Gregory Babene (18-11) вс. Tony Zanko (1-4)
комплетан Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Цард:
Велтервеигхт Маин Евент (non-title): Раимонд Даниелс (12-3) вс. Giannis Boukis (27-1)
Бој главне карте у средњој категорији: Џо Шилинг (22-9) вс. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)
161 лб. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Јохн Ваине Парр (97-32) вс. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) вс. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)
Борба за главну карту у перолакој категорији: Габријел Варга (13-5) вс. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)
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ЗВАНИЧНИ БЕЛЛАТОР 181: CAMPOS VS. GIRTZ 3 РЕЗУЛТАТИ & ФОТОГРАФИЈЕ
Дерек Поља (18-6) поражен Брендон Гиртз (14-6) ТКО (Доктор застој) у 5:00 рунде два
Јохн Салтер (14-3) поражен Кендалл Грове (23-17) путем техничког подношења (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 4:37 округлог једног
Емили Дуцоте (6-2) поражен Jessica Middleton (2-2) једногласна одлука (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Џо Ворен (15-6) поражен Стив Гарсија (7-2) једногласна одлука (30-27 Кс3)
Прелиминарни резултати Цард:
Jonathan Gary (13-8-2) поражен Will Florentino (5-5)једногласна одлука (29-27 Кс3)
Romero Cotton (1-0) поражен Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) преко Сплита одлуке (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
Логан Сторлеи (6-0) поражен Kemmyelle Haley (7-5) ТКО (лактови) у 1:44 округлог једног
Andre Fialho (19-1) поражен А.Ј. Маттхевс (8-7) преко Сплита одлуке (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Аманда Белл (5-4) поражен Brittney Elkin (3-4) ТКО (ударци) 4:56 рунде два
E.J. Броокс (11-5) поражен Guilherme Bomba (9-4) једногласна одлука (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Рафаел Ловато Јр. (6-0) поражен Mike Rhodes (10-5) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 1:59 округлог једног
Џастин Лоренс (10-4) поражен Трестон Тхомисон (10-6) ТКО (Доктор застој) 3:34 округлог једног
Валентин Молдавски (6-1) поражен Carl Seumanutafa (10-8) једногласна одлука (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Katy Collins (7-2) поражен Bruna Vargas (2-2) једногласна одлука (30-27 Кс3)
Јордан Ховард (10-3) поражен Johnny Marigo (4-1) преко КО (ударци) 1:26 округлог једног
Guillermo Gomez (0-0) вс. Fernando Trevino (1-0) – Scratched
DEREK CAMPOS-BRANDON GIRTZ MEET FOR TRILOGY REMATCH DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 181TOMORROW NIGHT
ТХАЦКЕРВИЛЛЕ, OKLA. — The official weigh-ins for Беллатор 181: Campos vs. Гирт 3 took place this evening at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OKLA. The competitors are now ready for action сутра, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ.
Главни картица: (Live on SPIKE – 9 п.м. И/8:00 п.м. ЦТ)
Catchweight Main Event: Дерек Поља (155.4) вс. Брендон Гиртз (157.7)
Колумниста у полутешкој категорији: Кендалл Грове (185.7) вс. Јохн Салтер (185)
Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Емили Дуцоте (124.4) вс. Jessica Middleton (125.9)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Џо Ворен (135.9) вс. Стив Гарсија (134.5)
Прелиминарни картица: (Bellator.com – 7:00 п.м. И/6:00 п.м. ЦТ)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Will Florentino (170.9) вс. Jonathan Gary (169.1)
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Aaron Rodriguez (184.8) вс. Romero Cotton (185.1)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Kemmyelle Haley (170.1) вс. Логан Сторлеи (170.3)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Andre Fialho (169.9) вс. А.Ј. Маттхевс (169.9)
Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brittney Elkin (146) вс. Аманда Белл (144.2)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: E.J. Броокс (170.9) вс. Guilherme Bomba (169.2)
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Mike Rhodes (185.2) вс. Рафаел Ловато Јр. (185.6)
Перолака прелиминарна борба: Трестон Тхомисон (145.9) вс. Џастин Лоренс (145.6)
Претешка борба у тешкој категорији: Валентин Молдавски (234.8) вс. Carl Seumanutafa (263.6)
Прелиминарни окршај за женску мухарицу: Katy Collins (124.2) вс. Bruna Vargas (125)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Јордан Ховард (135) вс. Johnny Marigo (135.1)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Guillermo Gomez (169.4) вс. Fernando Trevino (170.5)
'Беллатор 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON’ OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CALL STREAM AND TRANSCRIBED QUOTES FROM MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ
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САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф (Новембар 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes ове суботе у САП центру у Сан Јосе, the main and co-main event fighters from "Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. хендерсон "participated in a media conference call. If you weren’t on the line, you can listen to it овде, or read a couple of the quotes below.
"Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. хендерсон " features current champion Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) против Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6) у ХЕАДЛИНИНГ улози, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom Мајкл "Веном" Страница (11-0) and California’s own Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller. Bay Area’s own Keri Melendez makes her professional MMA debut, as does Кевин Фергусон Јр. better known as Kimbo Slice Jr.
The event airs LIVE and FREE at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Беллатор.цом, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
П: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?
Бенсон Хендерсон: I would say that there’s not a whole lot of extra motivation this fight. I’m a pretty highly self-motivated individual. I want to win all of my fights. I don’t need any extra incentives. I want to have my hand raised in every single fight.
П: This is your second title fight in Bellator. Is there anything you learned from the first go-around that you’re bringing into this fight?
Бенсон Хендерсон: I don’t know if there’s anything that I learned from the last title fight, just being more comfortable inside the Bellator cage and getting used to the walkout and finding my rhythm.
П: You’re fighting for the title now. Do you think of yourself as a lightweight? Is this where you intend to stay or is another trip to welterweight a possibility in the future?
Бенсон Хендерсон: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. За мене, то је 155 кг. или 170 кг., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. Али, first things first, I have to take care of business у суботу ноћ.
П: You mentioned fun and interesting fights. Is the title something you think about as well? The story line of the week is a two-division champion in the other promotion. Is that a dream that you have for yourself in your career or do you just want to stay and be the most dominate lightweight champion that you can be?
Бенсон Хендерсон: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 кг., but after that I wouldn’t say that belts offer a whole lot of extra incentive. Obviously belts are great and the meaning behind the belt is that you are the best in the planet and that means a lot to say that you are the best at that weight class, but I don’t fight necessarily just for the belt. You do want the belt, but right now all I’m concentrating on is four days from now and a man named Michael Chandler.
П: For Michael…Have you ever thought about trying for another belt? I know it’s early in your title reign, but has that ever crossed your mind? И, if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?
Мајкл Чендлер: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. За мене, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 кг., since I walk around at about 190 кг., between fights. Тако, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. Ako išta, I would jump up to 170 кг., but right now I’m focused on my fight ове суботе night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.
П: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?
Мајкл Чендлер: Every opponent is important. Every single time we fight, we’re putting ourselves, our livelihood, our records, and our reputation on the line. It just so happens for me, I get an opportunity to fight a guy who’s been a champion and has done some great things in the sport. But luckily, it’s the right time for me and the wrong time for him. I’m extremely excited to go out there and make a statement with this fight у суботу ноћ. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.
П: For MVP…Obviously, it’s been a fantastic year for you in Bellator, especially your performance in London. Have you got your finger on the pulse of pop culture right now and is there something out there that you’re drawing inspiration from that you’re looking to utilize in some entertainment factor on fight night?
МВП: Да, I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.
П: At the moment, fighting at multiple weight classes and fighting in multiple divisions seems to be the rage right now and I know in the past you’ve mentioned the possibility of dropping down to 155 кг., is that something that you’re still interested in?
МВП: At the moment, немој. Odmah, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.
П: If you can record a win over Fernando Gonzalez, how many more fights and how many more wins do you think before you are in that title picture and fighting for a title shot?
МВП: That’s not really my main concern. I just go out there and entertain and I’ll keep doing that until I end up in the position I’m supposed to be in.
П: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?
Мајкл Чендлер: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. Бацк ин тхе даи, he was the UFC champion and I was the Bellator champion. He was ranked number one and I was ranked number three in the world and it was always that “what if” matchup. What if these two guys could fight…and now we finally get to see. He’s continued to impress. He’s continued to win. Great careers and great legacies can’t be had without great opponents. I look at Benson Henderson as exactly that, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to step into that cage у суботу night and lose this belt. I’ve trained my tail off, I’ve gone through some of the toughest hardships that anyone can go through in this sport…losing three fights in a row, coming back, and believing that no matter what, my next big breakthrough is right around the corner. I never once thought about quitting, where I think a lot of people in that situation would. Where I’ve been and where I am now, I’m confident and I’m excited to just go out there and put it all on the line against one of the best in the world and one of the biggest names in the sport. This is a great opportunity on Spike TV, уживо и бесплатно.
П: For Fernando…question regarding the video packages that Michael Page has produced and released this year, most recently during Halloween. Did you watch them and what was your reaction to the video packages?
Фернандо Гонзалес: I watched both of the videos and thought it was kind of funny, especially the last one. Bad choice of food products I guess. He’s basically eating balls and drinking milk, while cupping and savoring the taste. Тако, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.
П: With Michael (Страна) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?
Фернандо Гонзалес: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Он је жилав, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.
П: Michael do you have a response to that?
МВП: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.
П: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?
Бенсон Хендерсон: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. За мене, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Али, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.
Комплетан "Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. Henderson” Main Card:
Главни догађај светске титуле у лакој категорији: Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) вс. Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6)
Колумниста у полутешкој категорији: Мицхаел Паге (11-0) вс. Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13)
Полака тешка категорија: Линтон Васселл (16-5) вс. Френсис Цармонт (25-11)
Лагана карактерна борба: Адам Пиццолот (8-0) вс. Брендон Гиртз (14-4)
Фливеигхт Феатуре Боут: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Деби) вс. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Кевин Фергусон Јр. (Деби) вс. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Лака прелиминарна борба: Carrington Banks (5-0) вс. Јаке Робертс (7-0)
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Diego Herzog (3-2) вс. Ник Пица (5-0)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Јеремија Монаган (9-5) вс. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Јамес Терри (17-9) вс. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Алвин Цацдац (16-12) вс. Стеве Рамирез (5-1)
Лака прелиминарна борба: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) вс. Luis Vargas (Деби)
Перолака прелиминарна борба: Виктор Џонс (0-2) вс. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Лака прелиминарна борба: Hugo Lujan (0-1) вс. Cesar Gonzalez (Деби)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Деби) вс. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) вс. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) вс. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE
САНТА МОНИКА, Калиф. (Нов. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. хендерсон " у САП центру у Сан Јосе, Цалиф., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.
The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) против Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6). У вечерњим је ко-Маин Евент, undefeated British phenom Мајкл "Веном" Страница (11-0) and California’s own Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Адам Пиццолот (8-0) поприма Брендон Гиртз(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Најзад, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) против Френсис Цармонт (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Деби) против Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.
"Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. хендерсон " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Беллатор.цом, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” и "Беллатор 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Нов. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Масачусетс, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 у први круг. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Hailing from Miami, Флорида, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate А.Ј. МцКее as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.
Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.
Комплетан "Беллатор 165: Чендлер вс. Henderson” Main Card:
Главни догађај светске титуле у лакој категорији: Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) вс. Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6)
Колумниста у полутешкој категорији: Мицхаел Паге (11-0) вс. Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13)
Полака тешка категорија: Линтон Васселл (16-5) вс. Френсис Цармонт (25-11)
Лагана карактерна борба: Адам Пиццолот (8-0) вс. Брендон Гиртз (14-4)
Фливеигхт Феатуре Боут: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Деби) вс. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Кевин Фергусон Јр. (Деби) вс. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Лака прелиминарна борба: Carrington Banks (5-0) вс. Јаке Робертс (7-0)
Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Diego Herzog (3-2) вс. Ник Пица (5-0)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Јеремија Монаган (9-5) вс. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Јамес Терри (17-9) вс. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Алвин Цацдац (16-12) вс. Стеве Рамирез (5-1)
Лака прелиминарна борба: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) вс. Luis Vargas (Деби)
Перолака прелиминарна борба: Виктор Џонс (0-2) вс. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Лака прелиминарна борба: Hugo Lujan (0-1) вс. Cesar Gonzalez (Деби)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Деби) вс. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) вс. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) вс. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)