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

Mayo 21, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

BOISE, IDAHO (Mayo 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho el viernes noche, 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’ decisión, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

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

KICKBOXING Bellator: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, picaduras Joe Schilling contra 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.

Peleas adicionales, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Junio 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, pero al final, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) conquistar 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^º 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 acta, 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 en la primera ronda. 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 desvalido.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltrán (17-13) y De Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. Al final, 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.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Vince Morales (4-1) derrotado Hamilton Ash (3-2) y por KO 2:32 de la tercera ronda

Joe Hamilton (4-0) derrotado Tyler Freeland (3-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 0:22 de la primera ronda

Casey Johnson (5-0) derrotado Brendon Raftery (4-3) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 1:16 de la segunda ronda

Marcin Held (22-4) derrotado De Dave Jansen (20-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) derrotado Olly Bradstreet (39-13) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 3:57 de la tercera ronda

Will Noland (16-6) derrotado Sean Powers (9-6) por KO (golpes) en 3:29 de la primera ronda

De Scott Thometz (10-5) derrotado Josh Tyler (7-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) derrotado Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) por decisión unánime (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

Mayo 20, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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

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BOISE, IDAHO. (Mayo 19, 2016) –Los pesajes oficiales de "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, IDENTIFICACIÓN. All competitors are now ready for action mañana at CenturyLink Arena, con el evento transmitido EN VIVO y GRATIS en SPIKE en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut.

Campeón de peso medio 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) y 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) y 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 Beltrán (17-12) desafiante De Chase Gormley (12-5) y 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) y Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

Very few tickets for the event remain, y están disponibles en Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Tarjeta principal: (En vivo por Spike - 9 p.m. Y/8:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Bellator MMA de peso medio título mundial de lucha: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

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

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Joey Beltrán (236.8) vs. De Chase Gormley (264.5)

Tarjeta Preliminar: (Bellator.com - 7:00 p.m. Y/6:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: De Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Held (155.9)

Bellator MMA peso mosca preliminar Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: De Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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

Mayo 19, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

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

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Presidente Bellator 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) y Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote de este viernes evento.

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. En esta lucha, 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 el viernes 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 el viernes."

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 Viernes noche. 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. Estoy muy emocionado, 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 ciento ".

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.

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

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

Cimientos: 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 y 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 Heldis a monster on the mat and De 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.

INFO LUCHA: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) y Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " en el CenturyLink Arena en Boise, Idaho, Viernes, Mayo 20.

Adicionalmente, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, con Pat "arroz Mike" Curran (21-7) y 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) en acción femenina de peso pluma. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, con Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) y Joey Beltrán (17-12) frente a frente contra De Chase Gormley (12-5).

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, así como Bellator.com. El evento se transmite en vivo y libre en Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

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

Mayo 11, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Mayo 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). Como resultado, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " en el CenturyLink Arena en Boise, Idaho, en Mayo 20.

The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, en el cual Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defiende su cinturón contra el fuego Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Adicionalmente, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) volverá a la acción por primera vez desde junio, cuando se enfrente al resiliente Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) en el evento co-principal de la tarjeta. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ título de peso ligero, Marcin Held (21-4) y De Dave Jansen (20-3) También estarán en acción. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, cuándo Dan Charles (10-3) se reúne Augusto Sakai (9-0) y Joey Beltrán (17-12) adquiere De Chase Gormley (12-5).

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " desde sólo $25 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, la Oficina de CenturyLink Arena Box o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. El evento se transmite en vivo y libre en Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.comy La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

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. Ahora, 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, Calif., “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 el viernes próximo and hopes to get back to her winning ways when she fills in for the absent Julia Budd on short notice.

Complete "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "tarjeta de la lucha

Bellator MMA de peso medio título mundial de lucha: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: De Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Held (21-4)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Joey Beltrán (17-12) vs. De Chase Gormley (12-5)

Tarjeta Preliminar

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA peso mosca preliminar Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: De Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

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Patricky ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE GANA blanqueada VICTORIA EN Bellator Es histórico, Primer evento INTERNACIONAL

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Toda Italia se vuelve loca PARA SU HÉROE Alessio Sakara DESPUÉS victoria por nocaut

Crédito: Bellator MMA

TORINO, ITALIA. (Abril 15, 2016) - Un eléctrica, casa llena fue el encargado de sábado por la noche para dar testimonio de evento internacional inaugural de Bellator MMA, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza," en el estadio más grande de Italia, La Pala Alpitour. El lugar, que albergaba varios eventos durante el 2006 Juegos olímpicos de invierno, proporcionado un ambiente increíble para la tarjeta histórica.

En el evento principal de la noche, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) bienvenida Kevin Souza (15-5) a Bellator MMA con una derrota por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). El duelo entre los dos Brazillians fue bien disputado, como Souza tomó la lucha a corto plazo después de reemplazar Derek Camposdebido a una lesión Hace sólo una semana. “Pitbull” pasó gran parte de la pelea tratando de averiguar estilo poco ortodoxo de su oponente, pero en la tercera y última ronda, “Pitbull” fue capaz de anotar un par de golpes sólidos y un derribo para consolidar su posición en las tarjetas.

NO ESTAS ENTRETENIDO?

Pocos boxeadores pueden inspirar a una nación la forma en que Roma de Alessio Sakara (18-11) habían sus compatriotas italianos enraizamiento para él esta noche. El apoyo valió la pena, como “Legionarius” consiguió el mejor de Brian Rogers (12-9) en una pelea para la historia. Crujiente, preciso, power-golpes conectados con Rogers poniéndolo en el lienzo, obligando a la detención por TKO en el 2:29 de la segunda ronda y hacer Bellator debut de uno de Sakai para recordar.

DIVISIÓN DE BLOQUEO? McKee dieron la llave

Uno de los mejores prospectos del MMA, A. J. McKee (4-0) derrotado Milan Danilo Belluardo (5-2) frente a su público el viernes. Aunque el público era estridente en apoyo a Belluardo, aclamaron con gran aprecio por la actuación de McKee y deportividad tras su victoria. Durante su lucha contra J. T. Donaldson "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee fue cortado por encima del ojo, la visión de su propia sangre parecía causar los 20 años de edad, para golpear el botón de turbo. Del mismo modo esta noche, McKee estaba en el lado equivocado de un golpe accidental baja y después de un breve periodo de descanso, “Mercenario” salió balanceándose con un intenso ritmo, en última instancia, que conecta con una patada izquierda a las costillas de Belluardo que envió no le cae a la lona. El árbitro le dio un momento para defenderse, pero McKee llovió un aluvión eficiente del suelo y la libra, ganando el nocaut técnico en el 2:44 de la primera trama. Enviar un mensaje a Scott Coker y el muy profunda división de peso pluma de Bellator, que significa negocio, McKee dijo en su entrevista posterior a la pelea: “Si no se consigue el cinturón, No tengo mi ojo en usted “.

Ha nacido una estrella EN ANASTASIA Yankova

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) luchado con rapidez su camino en una montura completa contra ángel rosa (0-1) y se aplica una mancha llave de brazo sumisión a mano Rosa una pérdida en su debut profesional en el 1:35 de la primera ronda. El joven delantero ruso ha tenido los aficionados italianos que reclaman a verla en acción durante toda la semana, y tenían en sus pies que celebra su victoria en la primera ronda. Yankova ahora ha terminado todas sus peleas profesionales de MMA a través de la sumisión y después de la pelea dejó claro que ella estará en acción cuanto antes, que tarde, “Prometo volver pronto y tener mi segunda pelea en Bellator, Yankova dijo. “Es realmente grande para ser una parte de Bellator, Me siento muy feliz.”

Héroes locales impresionando en Bellator DEBUT

Dos competidores italianos que regularmente compiten con Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) y Daniele Miceli (2-1) comenzó a las cosas "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” con un trozo de peso pluma de ritmo rápido. Scatizzi fue capaz de asegurar una posición dominante en la espalda de Miceli, hundiendo sus ganchos y una lluvia de golpes sin respuesta, obligando árbitro “Big John” McCarthy para llamar a un alto a la acción en 3:20 de la primera ronda y declarando Scatizzi victorioso de Roma por TKO.

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La espera ha terminado - ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA están listos para la ACCIÓN A ‘Bellator 152’ MAÑANA

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TORINO, ITALIA. (Abril 15, 2016) - Tras el pesaje del viernes en el Turín Palace Hotel, toda la "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competidores se establecen para entrar en el interior de la jaula del estadio más grande de Italia, La Pala Alpitour. Los aires de eventos en Spike mañana, Sábado, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. Y/PT.

La porción de artes marciales mixtas del primer evento de Bellator MMA en el extranjero también incluirá el debut promocional del favorito de los fans italiana Alessio Sakara (17-11), que se enfrenta Brian Rogers (12-8) en una pelea de peso pesado ligero y uno de los más prometedores jóvenes prospectos de MMA, A. J. McKee (3-0), que lucha Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libras-.

También, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) hará su debut promocional en contra ángel rosa en la acción de MMA de peso mosca y los competidores OktagonDaniele Miceli (2-0) y Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completarán la tarjeta de MMA con una pelea de peso pluma.

Tarjeta principal: (En vivo por Spike - 10 p.m. Y/PT)

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

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

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

ángel rosa (58.65 kg / 129.3 libras.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 libras.)

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

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

Abril 13, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, TAL COMO. (Abril 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Campos y John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) y Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) de abril 16 y 22 respectivamente.

Como resultado, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, con la noticia de que 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.”

Mientras tanto, en el evento co-estelar de "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), que se enfrenta Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A. J. McKee (3-0), peleas Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libras-. También, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) hará su debut promocional en contra ángel rosa en la acción de MMA de peso mosca y los competidores Oktagon Daniele Miceli (2-0) y Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completarán la tarjeta de MMA con una pelea de peso pluma.

"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 contra “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael Página "Venom" (9-0) caras Jeremie Holloway (7-1), y Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. ET / PT, mientras "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 pm. Connecticut, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " en 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture en "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 de su pasado 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, con 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 fuera 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ cuadros de mando. 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” en el peso ligero.

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 Sánchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 de su 12 wins as a pro.

Complete "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 peso pluma Característica Bout: A. J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. ángel rosa (Debut)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

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

Bellator MMA mundial de peso welter pelea por el título: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Brennan Ward, (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Michael Página (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA Característica Ligera Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Acerca de Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA es una organización mixta líder Artes Marciales con muchos de los mejores boxeadores del mundo. Bajo la dirección del veterano promotor de lucha, Scott Coker, Bellator está disponible para casi 500 millones de hogares en todo el mundo en más de 140 países. En los Estados Unidos, Bellator se puede ver en Spike, el líder de la televisión MMA. Bellator MMA está formado por un equipo ejecutivo que incluye a profesionales de la industria superior en producción de televisión, orquestación de eventos en vivo, desarrollo luchador / relaciones, obtención de locaciones, creación / desarrollo de patrocinios, licencias internacionales, mercadeo, publicidad, publicidad y comisión de relaciones. Bellator tiene su sede en Santa Mónica, California y propiedad del gigante del entretenimiento Viacom, el hogar de marcas de primera clase de entretenimiento del mundo que se conectan con el público a través de un contenido atractivo a través de la televisión, película, plataformas en línea y móviles.

Acerca de Spike:

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sobre Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi creado en Oktagon 1996. En su inicio el programa se dedicó a la lucha libre, el nombre que se le dio inicialmente a MMA (Artes Marciales Mixtas). Otras disciplinas como Kickboxing, Muay Thai y Savate se añadieron gradualmente a partir de la década de 2000 en adelante de. Durante el último 20 Oktagon años ha alcanzado una gran popularidad, tanto en Italia como en el extranjero, la creación de muchas superestrellas en el proceso de Peso Welter Bellator incluyendo Paul Daley, así como los hermanos Petrosyan (Giorgio y Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven y Artem Levin.

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

Abril 8, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

Nueva York, Nueva York, Abril 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, Sean Grande as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino"En la Sábado, Abril 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Vicepresidente Senior, Deportes y Especiales, 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 Jordan, and Travis Browne among others.

Antes de competir en MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Enfermo. Después de la universidad, 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, Cuenta la épica de Grande del plazo de dos meses a la 2008 Campeonato Mundial cimentó su estatus como uno de los play-llamadores de élite de la nación. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Desde poco después de su 2001 emparejamiento, "Grande y Max" se han convertido en una de las combinaciones más populares y emblemáticos de Boston en el aire.

En mayo 20, 2013, Grande hizo su debut en las Grandes Ligas, después de haber sido nombrada la voz alterna play-by-play de los Medias Rojas de Boston Campeón del Mundo. Se ha completado su ciclo de radiodifusión principales deportes profesionales (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA y MLS).

"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” will be televised Viernes, Abril 22 en 11:00 p.m. Y/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.

Completa “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

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

Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

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

Bellator Kickboxing Característica de peso mosca Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Peso gallo Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (24-3-1)

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DOS NUEVOS COMBATES COMPLETO 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO VS. TARJETA PRINCIPAL Manhoef 'en Boise EN MAYO 20 - SOLAMENTE EN PUNTO

Marzo 25, 2016 FNU47 Deja un comentario

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Marzo 24, 2016) - Una pelea de peso ligero picaduras Marcin Held (21-4) contra De Dave Jansen (20-3) y una pareja combate de peso pesado De Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltrán (17-12), se han añadido a la tarjeta principal del "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " en el CenturyLink Arena en Boise, Idaho en mayo 20.

Las peleas se unen a una tarjeta que ya cuenta con un colosal evento principal del campeonato mundial de peso medio, cuándo Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defiende su cinturón contra el fuego Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Adicionalmente, el ex campeón de peso pluma de Bellator MMA Pat Curran (21-7) volverá a la acción por primera vez desde junio, cuando se enfrente al resiliente Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) en el evento co-principal de la tarjeta.

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " desde sólo $25 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, la Oficina de CenturyLink Arena Box o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. El evento se transmite en vivo y libre en Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Una de ocho peleas preliminares se trasmitirá en vivo en Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator a partir de las 6:30 p.m. Y.

Retenida, una de 13 peleas de Bellator MMA veterano, mira para comenzar otra racha ganadora a largo después de ver su más reciente serie de seis peleas se rompió a manos del campeón de la división Will Brooks durante "Bellator 145: Con una venganza." El jugador de 24 años de edad, especialista de la sumisión ha registrado victorias en 11 de su pasado 13 peleas, con seis de los siete anteriores por la vía del nocaut o sumisión. Su jugosa duelo con "El fugitivo" en "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " marca su 2016 debut y primera pelea desde noviembre de 2015.

Después de una victoria por decisión unánime sobre el nativo polaco de vuelta en 2013 a "Bellator 93,"De Dave Jansen se verá a llamar una vez más fuera de combate celebrado en función de peso ligero de la noche. "El fugitivo" entra en su novena pelea con Bellator MMA y busca agregar a su impresionante 7-1 registro con la promoción. Con rachas de siete y 13 peleas por su ilustre carrera de nueve años, el de 36 años de edad, nativo de Oregon volverá a tener su mirada puesta sobre el inicio de un nuevo tramo de victorias cuando suba la jaula en mayo 20.

En acción de peso pesado, Caza Gormley buscará construir sobre una corrida de tres años que ha llevado a ganar cinco de sus últimas seis peleas cuando se enfrente a Joey Beltrán. El capo de peso pesado Titan Fighting Championship ganó el título de la promoción con una victoria por decisión unánime contra Jon Madsen en marzo de 2015.

Desde su entrada en la refriega Bellator MMA en 2013, Beltrán ha competido contra algunos de los mejores boxeadores de la promoción tiene que ofrecer, con enfrentamientos contra:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "El portero" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, y Brian Rogers. Después de la transición al peso mediano en abril 2015, "El Mexicutioner" ha ganado dos de tres peleas, pero ahora vuelve a la división de peso que alguna vez poblaron.

Actualizado "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "tarjeta de la lucha