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Goumen Rezo, melanje Arts masyal, Mma

Fight Network Presents TKO 36: Resurrection Prelims & Main Card Live Nov. 4 nan Kanada

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Toronto – Fight Network, premye minis nan mond lan 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, today announced the return of the newly resurrected TKO MMA to Canadian airwaves, kòm KI MOUN KI 36: Resurrection will air live on Fight Network across Canada on Friday, Novanm 4, 2016 from TOHU Cite des Arts du Cirque in Montreal, Quebec, Kanada.

Fight Network will televise the live TKO 36: Resurrection prelims nan 6 p.m. AK and live main card at 7:30 p.m. AK.

Nan evènman an prensipal, former TKO mainstays will collide as former Shawn Tompkins pupil “The Polish Hammer” Chris Horodecki (21-6-1, 1NC) returns for his first bout in over a year against Quebec’s own Derek “The War Machine” Gauthier (7-6), a representative of Montreal’s world-famous Tristar Gym.

Nan lòt epizod tap, Horodecki’s teammates Jesse “The Body Snatcher” Ronson (15-8) ak Malcolm “X” Gordon (8-2) will take center stage against Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu disciple Jimmy Spicuzza (7-3) and Speedy Gym’s Dimitri “No Stress” Waardenburg (11-7), respektivman, while House of Champions MMA product Josh Hill (14-2) meets undefeated Tristar Gym disciple Xavier “The Breadman” Alaoui (7-0) and Ontario native Lindsay Garbatt (3-1) clashes with France’s Maguy Berchel (5-1-1) in a featured women’s bout. Top Canadian prospects will also be featured asJo Vallee (4-1) ap fè fas Fritz Paul (10-3) in a middleweight affair, plis TJ “The Truth” Laramie (3-1) lanse desann ak Maxime “The Gladiator” Dubois (5-2) in a featherweight showdown.

Fight Network analysts John Ramdeen and Robin Black will be on the scene providing English commentary alongside former TKO competitors Jason St. Louis and Mark Colangelo.

Formerly known as UCC, TKO MMA was a staple of Canadian MMA in the early-to-mid 2000s and helped launch the careers of pioneers Georges St-Pierre, Patrick Cote, Mark Hominick and Sam Stout, as well as current UFC light heavyweight Steve Bosse. Over the course of its run,m the promotion also featured names like former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber.

“TKO MMA has a rich history in Canada, spawning the careers of some of the sport’s biggest names, while setting a benchmark for production value, matchmaking, star power and dedicated fan base during the sport’s early years,” said Ariel Shnerer, Director of Programming & Communications at Fight Network. “Dating back to 2005, Fight Network has always provided TKO MMA with a national television platform. I’ve personally known Stephane (Patry) for over 10 years and there’s no doubt he has always had a passion and a gift for promoting mixed martial arts. The world-class quality that our viewers have come to expect from TKO MMA will put the spotlight back on Quebec’s MMA scene and provide athletes with a great platform to shine.”

“The word ‘tradition’ means the world to me and with the resurrection of TKO, it was very important for me that our organization would be available for our fans on Fight Network,” said TKO president Stephane Patry. “Fight Network has been the home of TKO for so many years in the past and I’m very proud that this tradition will now continue. KI MOUN KI 36 will feature the top prospects in Canada, as well as some of the most recognizable names in our sport.”

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Goumen Rezo Presents RFA 26 LIVE, WSOF 21 Vandredi, Jen 5 Kòmanse nan 10 p.m. AK

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TORONTO (Jen 4, 2015 — Goumen Rezo, premye minis nan mond lan 24/7 chanèl televizyon dedye a ranpli pwoteksyon nan espò konba, presents back-to-back world-class championship mixed martial arts broadcasts this Friday, Jen 5, kòmanse nan 10 p.m. ak yon prezantasyon ap viv nan RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith from 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

 

Immediately following the live broadcast, Fight Network will present WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki in its entirety from Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Kanada.

 

Fight Network will televise both cards exclusively in Canada, ak globalman nan plis pase 30 peyi atravè Ewòp, Lafrik ak Mwayen Oryan an.

 

Ond ap viv nan 10 p.m. AK, RFA 26 will be headlined by a welterweight title bout as RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith (14-2) puts his title on the line against No. 1 contender Gilbert Smith(10-4). Nan evènman an ko-prensipal, Brazilian submission ace Thiago “Monstinho” Alves (8-2) battles Colorado’s own Marcus “Bad Intentions” Edwards (9-3). The main card will also feature a pair of bantamweights bouts, as NCAA Division I wrestler Jarred “Shutout” Mercado (12-2) will lock horns with jiu-jitsu black belt Bruno Frazatto (6-2), while Hawaiian knockout artist Boston “Bri bri” Salmon (3-0) will clash with collegiate wrestler Danny Mainus (3-3). Also on the main card, former RFA middleweight title challenger Andre “El Dirte” Sanchez (5-2) squares off with Respect FC and SFFN champion Clinton Williams (5-1) and undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Griffin(4-0) battles The MMA Lab destroyer Ashley Gooch (7-4).

 

WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki features a championship doubleheader. Nan evènman an prensipal, reigning WSOF featherweight champion Lance Palmer (9-1) will put his title on the line for the first time against Canadian challenger and battle-tested veteran Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki (21-5-1), while the co-feature pits WSOF heavyweight champion Smealinho “The Prince” Ram aagainst Bulgarian standout Blagoi Ivanov (11-1). Two featherweight rising stars will put their unblemished records on the line when Hakeem Dawodu (4-0) satisfè Chuka “Lyon wa a” Willis(4-0), plis Mark “Sweet Dreams” Drummond (7-2) batay Michael “The Messenger” Hill in an all-Canadian welterweight clash.

 

The live action continues on Saturday, Jen 6, kòmanse nan 9 a.m. AK ak M-1 defi 58: Batay nan mòn yo 4 from Ingushetia, Larisi, prezante Marcelo Brito (13-6) vs. Murad Abdulaev(14-3) pou M-1 tit la wèltèr, plis Lee Morrison (12-5) ap fè fas Pavel Vitruk (12-1) nan aksyon Plum, ak heavyweights Alexei pri (19-8) ak Denis Smoldarev (10-1) toujou kraze yo. Goumen ap viv difizyon rezo a nan M-1 defi 58 pral nan lè sou televizyon Optimum Cablevision a, Grande Kominikasyon, Shentel Kab ak Armstrong Cable nan peyi Etazini an, peyi nan Kanada, Roku aparèy atravè Amerik di Nò, ak globalman nan plis pase 30 peyi atravè Ewòp, Lafrik ak Mwayen Oryan an.

 

Apre sa, Goumen Rezo pral televize nan prelims viv pou Ch goumen lannwit: Boetsch vs. Henderson sèlman nan Kanada soti nan 8 p.m. AK to 10 p.m. AK. prelims yo ap prezante yon echanj kout zam eksplozif pwa loud ant lou-men Texan Shawn lòt bò larivyè Jouden (17-6) ak New Orleans’ pwòp atis pentch Derrick Lewis (12-3, 1NC), yon wèltèr matchup opozan veteran 69-batay Brian Ebersole (51-16-1, 1NC) kont Dagestani Prospect Omari Akhmedov (14-2), yon bout ki lejè ant New York Chris Wade (9-1) ak Kalifòni Christos Giagos (11-3), plis Massachusetts natal Joe Proctor(10-3) ap fè fas Ohio natif natal Justin Edwards (9-4) nan yon vitrin ki lejè nan Ultim avyon de gè veteran.

 

Live pwoteksyon pre-batay ap mennen nan prelims yo nan Samdi evening with Fight Network’s Ch Pre-Montre Live nan 7 p.m. AK, prezante previzyon, prediksyon ak analiz.

 

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Fight Network Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Programming Deal with World Series of Fighting

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TORONTO (Jen 3, 2015) – Goumen Rezo, premye minis nan mond lan 24/7 chanèl televizyon dedye a ranpli pwoteksyon nan espò konba, today announced an exclusive multi-year programming agreement with Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts organization Mondyal seri de Goumen(WSOF.com) to broadcast live events and the existing archive in Canada, ak globalman nan plis pase 30 peyi atravè Ewòp, Lafrik ak Mwayen Oryan an.

 

The deal kicks off this weekend with a short tape delay broadcast of WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki from Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Kanada. Airing Jen 6 at Midnight ET, the event is headlined by WSOF featherweight champion Lance Palmer defending against Canada’s own Chris Horodecki, while WSOF heavyweight champion Smealinho Rama, another Canadian, defends the coveted title against Bulgarian powerhouse Blagoi Ivanov.

 

WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki will repeat on Samdi, Jen 6 nan 4 p.m. AK ak Dimanch, Jen 7 nan 2 p.m. AK.

 

WSOF is led by president Ray Sefo, a six-time world kickboxing champion and two-time Hall of Famer. The promotion has staged 20 events to date, featuring internationally renowned superstars such as Andrei Arlovski, Anthony Johnson, David Branch, Rousimar Palhares, Jake Shields, Yushin Okami and Jon Fitch. .

 

WSOF has also spawned the careers of the next generation of MMA superstars, including reigning bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes, featherweight champion Palmer, undefeated lightweight champion Justin Gaethjeand undefeated light heavyweight Tyrone Spong.

 

The first event scheduled to air live on Fight Network is the blockbuster WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields world championship sou kat Aug. 1, 2015 nan Las Vegas, headlined by a showcase of elite grapplers as WSOF welterweight champion Palhares defends against former Strikeforce champion and UFC title challenger Shields.

 

Also featured at WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields is a bantamweight title bout pitting the champion Moraes against undefeated Brazilian Sheymon Moraes, and a light heavyweight special attraction featuring Spong in the toughest test of his MMA career against heavy-handed veteran Mike Kyle, who makes his third appearance in the WSOF cage.

 

“WSOF has rapidly become one of the top promotions in North America and we’re thrilled to bring these world-class live events to our viewers,” said Chad Midgley, VP of Content at Fight Network. “Shows feature a great assortment of established names and highly touted prospects, providing a perfect balance of nostalgia for longtime fans while exposing viewers to fresh talent. With regularly scheduled events in Canada, homegrown stars can now be seen nationally across the country.”

 

“We are thrilled to partner with such a dynamic and robust television platform like Fight Network, and bring our live event programming to the highly passionate combat sports fan base in Canada where we have made a concerted effort to establish WSOF’s footprint,” di prezidan WSOF, sis-tan chanpyon nan lemonn ak de-tan Hall nan Famer, Papa Se te.

 

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