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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ Hoofren

Mei 21, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

BOISE, IDAHO (Mei 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho Vrydag nag, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).

The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ besluit, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

Met die oorwinning, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.

Gabriël Vega: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Skopboks: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, pitting Joe Schilling teen Hisaki Kato. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.

Bykomende gevegte, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Junie 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, maar in die einde, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) oorwinning oor Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12^ste win under the Bellator MMA fray.

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 minute, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 in die eerste ronde. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 buiteperd.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) en Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. In die einde, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Vince Morales (4-1) verslaan Hamilton Ash (3-2) Gabriël Vega 2:32 van die derde ronde

Joe Hamilton (4-0) verslaan Tyler Free (3-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 0:22 van die eerste ronde

Casey Johnson (5-0) verslaan Brendon Raftery (4-3) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:16 van die tweede ronde

Marcin Gehou (22-4) verslaan Dave Jansen (20-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) verslaan Olly Bradstreet (39-13) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:57 van die derde ronde

Will Noland (16-6) verslaan Sean Powers (9-6) via KO (stoot) by 3:29 van die eerste ronde

Scott Thometz (10-5) verslaan Josh Tyler (7-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) verslaan Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

Mei 20, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ TOMORROW NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

BOISE, IDAHO. (Mei 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef”took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action môre at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT.

Middelgewigkampioen Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) en Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) en Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Joey Beltran (17-12) uitdagende Chase Gormley (12-5) en Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.

An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) en Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

Very few tickets for the event remain, en is beskikbaar by Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Main kaart: (Live on SPIKE – 9 namiddag. EN/8:00 namiddag. CT)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Wêreld titelgeveg: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)

Voorlopige Card: (Bellator.com – 7:00 namiddag. EN/6:00 namiddag. CT)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Tyler Free (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Gehou (155.9)

Bellator Plaasmoorde vlieggewig Voorlopige Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’

Mei 19, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

CARVALHO AND MANHOEF MEET WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE Hierdie Vrydag AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Bellator President Scott Coker, along with “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” main and co-main event fighters Rafael Carvalho (12-1), Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1), Pat Curran(21-7) en Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote hierdie Vrydag gebeurtenis.

Scott Coker

“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”

On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…

“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”

Rafael Carvalho

“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”

“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.

“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.

Melvin Manhoef

“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.

Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?

“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Carvalho] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”

Pat Curran

“I am really excited to step in there Vrydag and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that Vrydag."

Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?

“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”

Georgi Karakhanyan

“I can’t wait for Vrydag nag. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”

On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…

“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 persent. "

DIGITAL RECAP

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.

Champions: Rafael Carvalho – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

Fondamente: Melvin Manhoef – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

Fondamente: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains.

What to Watch: Carvalho vs. Manhoef – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Rafael Carvalho en Melvin Manhoef will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down.

What to Watch: Held vs. Jansen – Marcin Gehouis a monster on the mat and Dave Jansen will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

What to Watch: Curran vs. Karakhanyan – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain.

Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world.

FIGHT INFO: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) en Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” by CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho, Vrydag, Mei 20.

Daarbenewens, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, met Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (21-7) en Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, met Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) en Joey Beltran (17-12) die gesig staar teen Chase Gormley (12-5).

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, sowel as Bellator.com. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App.

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MARLOES COENEN RECEIVES NEW OPPONENT AHEAD OF ‘BELLATOR 155’ — ALEXIS DUFRESNE REPLACES JULIA BUDD

Mei 11, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mei 10, 2016) – Due to injury, Julia Budd (8-2) has been forced to withdraw from her inaugural Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout against Marloes Coenen (23-6). As gevolg daarvan, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” by CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho, op Mei 20.

The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, waarin Rafael Carvalho (12-1) verdedig sy gordel teen die vurige Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Daarbenewens, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) sal terugkeer tot aksie vir die eerste keer sedert Junie, toe hy in die gesig staar die veerkragtige Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in mede-hoofren die kaart se. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ lightweight title, Marcin Gehou (21-4) en Dave Jansen (20-3) sal ook in aksie wees. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, wanneer Dan Charles (10-3) voldoen aan Augusto Sakai (9-0) en Joey Beltran (17-12) neem op Chase Gormley (12-5).

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” begin by net $25 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, die CenturyLink Arena Box Office of CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.comen Die Bellator Mobile App.

A former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion, Marloes Coenen, is riding a two-fight winning streak and undefeated record under the Bellator MMA fray into her bout with Dufresne. “Rumina” began her career winning eight consecutive fights and 13 of her first 14. The 35-year-old has been competing professionally since 2000 and has been an integral part of the progression of women’s mixed martial arts, challenging some of the best that the sport has to offer. Nou, it’s back to the drawing board for the Dutch submission specialist when she looks to spoil the Bellator MMA debut of Alexis Dufresne.

The 25-year-old Alexis Dufresne began her career with a blazing start, earning victories in her first five scraps, all of which she ended in the first round. Born in Temecula, Kalifornië., “Sneaky Zebra” has strung together an impressive resume, including three straight first round knockout wins dating back to her 2013-14 seasons and most recently two appearances for the UFC. Dufresne will be making her Bellator MMA debut volgende Vrydag and hopes to get back to her winning ways when she fills in for the absent Julia Budd on short notice.

Volledige "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Fight Card

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Wêreld titelgeveg: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Gehou (21-4)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Free (3-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde vlieggewig Voorlopige Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT

April 17, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

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

Krediet: Bellator MMA

TORINO, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. 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.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, 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 Derek Fieldsbecause 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.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?

Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Brian Rogers (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 baie 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 Pink engel (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 van die openingsronde. 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, eerder as later, “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) en Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. 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.

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THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW

April 16, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

TORINO, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE môre, Saterdag, April 16 by 10 namiddag. EN/PT.

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), wat die gesig staar Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), wat veg Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

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

Main kaart: (Live on SPIKE – 10 namiddag. EN/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 lbs.)

Pink engel (58.65 kg / 129.3 lbs.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 lbs.)

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BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERS’ RECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & BELLATOR 153

April 13, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA, SOOS. (April 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields en John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) en Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) April 16 en 22 onderskeidelik.

As gevolg daarvan, 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 vs. Souza.”

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

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), wat die gesig staar Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), gevegte Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Ook, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Pink engel in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) en Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle teen “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "gif" Page (9-0) gesigte Jeremie Holloway (7-1), en Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” die eerste keer uitgestuur op SPIKE Saterdag, April 16 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT, terwyl "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " by 11:00 namiddag. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture by "Bellator 148: Daley vs. 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 van sy laaste 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, met 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 uit 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ telkaarte. 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” by liggewig.

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 Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 van sy 12 wins as a pro.

Volledige "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” Main Card:

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

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Pink engel (Debuut)

Bellator MMA Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Volledige "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight wêreldtitel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Oor Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende Mixed Martial Arts organisasie met baie van die beste vegters in die wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 500 miljoen huise wêreldwyd in meer as 140 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan gesien word op Spike, die MMA televisie leier. Bellator MMA bestaan uit 'n uitvoerende span wat bo die bedryf werksaam in die televisie produksie sluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is gebaseer in Santa Monica, Kalifornië en die besit van vermaak reuse Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

Oor Spike:

Spike is beskikbaar in 98.7 miljoen huise en is 'n afdeling van Viacom Media Networks. 'N Eenheid van Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media netwerke is een van die wêreld se voorste skeppers van ontwikkeling en inhoud oor al die media platforms. Spike’s internet address is spike.com en vir die up-to-die-minuut en argivale pers inligting en foto's, visit Spike’s press site at spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, agter-die-skerms inligting en foto's.

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 (Mixed Martial Arts). 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 (Giorgio en Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentine Overeem, Rico Verhoeven en Artem Levin.

Bellator, skopboks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

MATT MITRIONE AND SEAN GRANDE NAMED SPIKE’S ANNOUNCING TEAM FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

April 8, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

New York, NY, April 7, 2016 - Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive lineman and current Bellator MMA heavyweight will join Bellator MMA play-by-play announcer and The Voice of the Boston Celtics, Wees Groot as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Skopboks: Torino"Op Saterdag, April 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italië. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Senior vise-president, Sport en Specials, Spike TV.

Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009 on “The Ultimate Fighter,” airing on Spike. His list of formidable opponents included: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordaan, and Travis Browne among others.

Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Siek. , he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.

Sean Grande has served as Bellator’s play-by-play announcer since July of 2015. Completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Epiese rekening van die twee maande duur om die Grande se 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 paring, "Grande en Max" het een van Boston se mees gewilde en ikoniese op die lug kombinasies geword.

Mei 20, 2013, Grande het sy Major League Baseball debuut, 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 en MLS).

"Bellator Skopboks: Torino” will be televised Vrydag, April 22 by 11:00 namiddag. EN/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.

Voltooi "Bellator Skopboks: Torino "Fight Card:

Bellator Skopboks Middelgewigtitel Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Skopboks 165-Pond Kenmerk Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Skopboks Weltergewig Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)

Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Skopboks Kapokgewig Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matthew Taccini (24-3-1)

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

TWEE NUWE BOUTS Complete' BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. MANHOEF 'MAIN kaart in BOISE Mei 20 - SLEGS OP SPIKE

Maart 25, 2016 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 24, 2016) - 'N liggewig bout pitting Marcin Gehou (21-4) teen Dave Jansen (20-3) en 'n swaargewig wedstryd paring Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltran (17-12), is bygevoeg na die hoof kaart van "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” by CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

Die gevegte aan te sluit 'n kaartjie wat reeds beskik oor 'n kolossale Middelgewig World Championship hoofren, wanneer Rafael Carvalho (12-1) verdedig sy gordel teen die vurige Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Daarbenewens, voormalige Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje titlist Pat Curran (21-7) sal terugkeer tot aksie vir die eerste keer sedert Junie, toe hy in die gesig staar die veerkragtige Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in mede-hoofren die kaart se.

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” begin by net $25 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, die CenturyLink Arena Box Office of CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT. 'N agt-stryd voorlopige card eerste keer uitgestuur lewe Bellator.com enDie Bellator Mobile App begin by 6:30 namiddag. EN.

gehou, 'n 13-stryd Bellator Plaasmoorde veteraan, lyk na 'n ander lang segetog begin nadat hy sy mees onlangse ses-stryd string gebreek in die hande van afdeling kampioen Will Brooks tydens "Bellator 145: Met 'n wraak. " Die 24-jarige voorlegging spesialis het oorwinnings aangeteken in 11 van sy laaste 13 gevegte, met ses van die vorige sewe kom by wyse van uitklophou of voorlegging. Sy sappige matchup met "die vlugteling" by "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” merk sy 2016 debuut en eerste geveg sedert November van 2015.

Na 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning oor die Poolse moedertaal terug in 2013 op "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen sal kyk om weer klap Gehou in die aand se liggewig funksie bout. "Die vlugteling" gaan sy negende stryd met Bellator Plaasmoorde en kyk toe te voeg tot sy indrukwekkende 7-1 rekord met die bevordering. Met wen strepe van sewe en 13 gevegte oor sy roemryke nege-jaar loopbaan, die 36-jarige Oregon moedertaal sal weereens het sy oog op die begin van 'n nuwe stuk van oorwinnings toe hy stappe in die hok op Mei 20.

In swaargewig aksie, Chase Gormley sal kyk om te bou op 'n indrukwekkende drie jaar duur wat hom gesien het wen vyf van sy laaste ses gevegte wanneer hy op Joey Beltran. Die Titan Fighting Championship swaargewig krinkspil gewen titel die bevordering se met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning teen Jon Madsen terug in Maart 2015.

Sedert die aanvang van die Bellator MMA geveg in 2013, Beltran het meegeding teen 'n paar van die top-vegters die bevordering te bied, met matchups teen:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "die opsigter" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, en Brian Rogers. Na die oorgang na middelgewig in April 2015, "Die Mexicutioner" het twee van die drie gevegte gewen, maar nou terug na die swaargewig-afdeling het hy een keer rondgeloop.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Fight Card