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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

SANTA MONICA, Kalifas (Spalis 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Gruodis. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) ir Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Tuo tarpu, "Bellator kikboksas: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

 

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho prieš. Manhoef 2” ir "Bellator kikboksas: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Be, other Bellator superstars Raymondas Danielsas, Kevinas Rossas ir Joe Schillingas are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Pagrindinis renginys “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Dabar, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

 

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

 

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Gruodis. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) ir 2012 (LiverKick.com).

 

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meetsThe Doctor” į “„Bellator“ kikboksas: Florence.It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) pakeliui. Victorious in his lone 2016 kova, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Atnaujinta "Bellator 168: Carvalho prieš. Manhoef 2” Card:

Vidutinio svorio kategorijos pasaulio čempionų varžybos: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Šviesos Sunkiojo Žanras kova: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

‘RAMPAGEOWNS THE NIGHT–‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ THRILLS FANS WITH MMA & KICKBOXING ACTION ON SPIKE

 

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ST. LOUIS (Birželis 24, 2016) – In a highly-competitive heavyweight main event at“Bellator: Dynamite 2, “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) edged out Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) with a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) penktadienį night inside Scottrade Center during an event that aired LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Su pergalės, “Rampage” extends his current winning streak to five, proving once again why he is one of the most dangerous athletes on Bellator MMA’s roster. Jackson also improves his promotional mark to an undefeated 4-0, with multiple wins coming via first round knockout.

Po kovos, “Siautėti” made it clear he intends on returning to action sooner, nei vėliau. “I’m going to go home to Orange County, take a little vacation, then come back bigger and better than ever,” Rampage said.

Michael Chandler Claims Bellator MMA Lightweight Belt With Explosive Knockout win Over Patricky ‘Pitbull’

Missouri’s own “Iron” Michael Chandler (15-3) gave his hometown fans exactly what they came for, reclaiming the vacant lightweight belt with a ferocious first-round knockout punch. The new 155-pound kingpin finished Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) tiesiog 2:14 into the evening’s co-main event, giving him six total knockouts during his seven-year professional career. The loss is the eighth of “Pitbull’s” illustrious career and puts an abrupt end to his recent string of two consecutive victories. Po pergalės, Chandler stuck a backflip in the center of the cage as St. Louis Cardinal’s legend Ozzie Smith looked on, emulating the famous celebration Smith made famous during his MLB career.

Kevin Ross Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Justin Houghton

In a featherweight kickboxing bout, Kevinas Rossas (32-9) took care of business with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) per Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed “The Soul Assassin,” Ross was able to land 86% of his shots over the course of the fight, thoroughly dominating Houghton and tacking on another victory to an already historic 11-year career. Ross now remains undefeated under the Bellator Kickboxing banner, building upon his victory at “„Bellator“ kikboksas: Torino.

MacFarlane Displays Phenomenal Ground Game En Route to Submission win Over Ruth

In the second MMA battle of the evening, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (4-0) was able to continue her rapid ascension to the top of the women’s flyweight division and remain undefeated with an impressive rear-naked choke submission over Rebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane’s remarkable ground game and jiu-jitsu skill set was on full display tonight, forcing the veteran Ruth to tap out three minutes into the second round. For Ruth, the loss is just the second of her career and first since 2014. The win is “The Ilimanator’s” third since joining the promotion and is her first submission victory of the rear-naked choke variety.

Gloria Peritore Takes Split Decision Victory From Denise Kielholtz

 

In the opening kickboxing bout of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) was able to edge out Denise Kielholtz (44-3), taking home a split decision victory. It was an even battle from start to finish, but in the end it was the judges’ scorecards that read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of the Italian. The loss is just the third of Kielholtz’s career and left the Dutch powerhouse completely speechless in the center of the ring. For the 27-year-old Peritore, the win gives her 11 since making her professional debut only two years ago.

Matt Mitrione Ignites Full House in Opening Bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2”

Mattas Mitrione (10-5) was able to absorb an early blow from Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) tiesiog 20 seconds into round one and answered with a flash of brilliance 3:22 into the opening frame. The come-from-behind knockout victory is the ninth of that variety and tenth of Mitrione’s career. “Meathead” proved his ability to outlast yet another opponent in what will surely go down as one of the greatest Bellator MMA debuts of all time. Dabar, Mitrione sets his sights on returning to the cage as quickly as possible, with the goal of winning Bellator gold on his mind.

Preliminarūs Kortų rezultatai:

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) nugalėjo Jordanija neelegantiškas (3-2) per pateikimo (galinio nuogas droselis) į 4:59 apvaliosios vieną

Justinas Lawrence (9-3) nugalėjo Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via knockout at 2:11 apvalios dviejų

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‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON-SATOSHI ISHII & JOE SCHILLING-HISAKI KATO TOP STACKED ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ & ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS’ CARDS – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE STARTINGTOMORROW AT 8 P.m. IR

 

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  1. LOUIS —(Birželis 23, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator: Dynamite 2”ir “„Bellator“ kikboksas: St. Luisas” took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at Scottrade Center in St. Luisas. All competitors are now ready for action rytoj with both events starting LIVE and FREE on SPIKE starting at 8 p.m. IR/7 p.m. KT.

A heavyweight slugfest pitting “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) prieš Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) will headline the "Bellator: Dynamite 2” portion, which will feature both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring inside Scottrade Center. Vakare anketa bendrai pagrindinis renginio, Michael Chandler (14-3) susidurs Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) with the Lightweight World Title on the line. Papildomai, Carl Seumanutafa (10-6) challenges former NFL player Mattas Mitrione (9-5) in heavyweight slugfest, o Lauko Macfalane (3-0) ir Rebecca Ruth (6-1) round out the electric mixed martial arts portion of the main card.

In the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Kevinas Rossas (31-9) susitiks Justin Houghton (7-2) ne lengvas, while the woman with Dynamite in her nickname, Denise Kielholtz (44-2) bus eiti į karą su Gloria Peritore (10-1-1) at flyweight.

Immediately following the conclusion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Joe Schillingas (27-8) ir Hisaki Kato (6-2 MMA) will kick-off “„Bellator“ kikboksas: St. Luisas” in a rematch of sorts, while World Combat League veteranas Raymondas Danielsas (11-3) takes on Italian knockout specialist Stefano Bruno (23-2-1). Pagaliau, Sarah Howell will make her professional debut in a flyweight feature bout with Keri Melendez(3-1).

All of the action goes down at Scottrade Center in St. Luisas, and airs LIVE and FREE on Spike beginning at 8 p.m. IR/7 p.m. KT.

 

Dynamite 2” Pagrindinė kortelė: (Live on SPIKE – 8 p.m. IR/7:00 p.m. KT)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: “Rampage” Jackson (225) vs. Satoshi Ishii (222.8)

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (154.7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (155)

Bellator MMA Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Mattas Mitrione (255.9) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (254.7)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Lengvas bruožas: Kevinas Rossas (145) vs. Justin Houghton (145.6)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (124.1) vs. Gloria Peritore (122.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Rebecca Ruth (124.9) vs. Ilima Macfarlane (126)

“„Bellator“ kikboksas: St. Luisas” Pagrindinė kortelė: (Live on SPIKE — Immediately AfterDynamite 2

„Bellator“ kikboksas Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Schillingas (185) vs. Hisaki Kato (184.9)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymondas Danielsas (170.5) vs. Stefano Bruno (171)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri Melendez (120) vs. Sarah Howell (120)

 

Preliminari kortelė: (Bellator.com – 6:15 p.m. IR/5:15 p.m. KT)

Bellator MMA Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Justinas Lawrence (145.5) vs. Isao Kobayashi (145.2)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Jordanija neelegantiškas (170) vs. Guilherme “Bomba” (169.4)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Kevinas Engel (170.7) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (170.6)

Bellator MMA „Bantamweight“ preliminari kova: Matt Murphy (136.9) vs. Justin Robbins (135.4)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Joaquinas Buckley (172.3) vs. Chrisas Heatherly (179.6)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Pearce (129.9) vs. Katy Collins (129.8)

Bellator MMA 170-pound Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (167.3) vs. Tyler Claussen (169.7)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio preliminari kova: Jason Christeson (185.6) vs. Dewayne Diggs (185.1)

Bellator MMA Pasirengimo sunkiojo svorio varžyboms: Lee Burns (253.8) vs. Byron Stevens (263.7)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Stevenas Manno (170.6) vs. Mike Estus (177)

Bellator MMA Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Rashard Lovelace (144.9) vs. Garret Mueller (145.9)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (110) vs. Ashley Cummins (109)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Vidutinio svorio preliminari kova: Elmir Kulosman (175.7) vs. Darryl Cobb (175.6)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (128.6) vs. Mimi Kutzin (124)

DENISE KIELHOLTZ-GLORIA PERITORE SET TO FACE OFF IN FLYWEIGHT CONTEST AT ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

KICKBOXING VETERAN KEVIN ROSS RETURNS TO ACTION FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING AGAINST JUSTIN HOUGHTON

SANTA MONICA, Kalifas. (Birželis 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dinamitas 2" birželio 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis is now complete, with the addition of a women’s flyweight kickboxing bout pitting Denise Kielholtz (44-2) prieš Gloria Peritore(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between Kevinas Rossas (31-9) ir Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between “Rampage” Jackson(36-11) ir Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) prieš Patricky "Pitbull" (16-7) will serve as the evening’s co-main event. Papildomai, former NFL player Mattas Mitrione (9-5) ir Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) ir Rebecca Ruth (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

Renginys transliuoja gyvai ir nemokamai Spike ne 9 p.m. IR/8 p.m. KT, o preliminarūs seansų transliuos gyvai Bellator.com ir Bellator Mobile App ". Doors for “Bellator: Dynamite 2”atidaryti 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Bilietus į renginį prasideda tik $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing from Amsterdam, Dutch flyweight Kieholtz will be making her second appearance under the direction of Bellator Kickboxing after earning a win in her promotional debut at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy earlier this year. Su daugiau nei 40 career fights (one MMA bout) under her belt, the 27-year-old Kielholtz will be searching for her 45th professional victory when she prepares to take on Gloria Peritore apie Birželis 24 St. Luisas. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” where both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured just like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event last year. If you think you can handle “5 Rounds” with her, spragtelėjimas čia.

 

The 27-year-old Peritore has a total of 12 professional fights over her two-year career, earning victories in all of them, including a third round knockout of Li Mingrui in her Bellator Kickboxing debut earlier this year. A native of Sicily, Italija, Peritore had the unique opportunity to fight in front of her hometown fans when Bellator invaded Torino, Italy in April of 2016. As an amateur fighter, she posted a 9-3 record and won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Champion.

 

Į 35 metai, Ross has put together an impressive kickboxing and muay Thai career, highlighted by accruing some of the most highly sought-after championships in the game. During his 53-fight career, he has collected the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. Known also as “The Soul Assassin,” Ross is working on a transition into the sport of MMA and most recently made his promotional debut at the inaugural “Bellator 152”Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy where he defeated Matteo Taccini per vieningu sprendimu.

 

Houghton, who hails from Michigan, has competed previously for Bellator, but on the mixed martial arts side of things. “J-Ho” most recently laced up the kickboxing gloves against Alfredo Corona, at a regional event in Denver, defeating his opponent via lopsided unanimous decision. Dabar, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Užbaigti "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Mattas Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Featherweight Feature Bout: Kevinas Rossas (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-2) vs. Gloria Peritore (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Preliminari kortelė:

Bellator MMA Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Justinas Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordanija neelegantiškas (3-1)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Kevinas Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA „Bantamweight“ preliminari kova: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Joaquinas Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio preliminari kova: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Pasirengimo sunkiojo svorio varžyboms: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Stevenas Manno (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

„Bellator“ kikboksas Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

SCOTT COKER LAUNCHES BELLATOR KICKBOXING ADDITIONAL DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE PREMIERE BELLATOR KICKBOXING MEGA EVENT IN ITALY APRIL 16

 

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Hiustonas, TX, (Vasaris 18, 2016) – Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA and one of combat sport’s most accomplished promoters, will launch “Bellator Kickboxing” this April with his partners at Spike. The announcement was made today at a press conference ahead of “Bellator 149: "Shamrock vs. Gracie,” which airs rytoj night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Joe Schillingas, Raymondas Danielsas, Kevinas Rossas, Keri Melendez ir Anastasia Yankova, who were in attendance at today’s press conference. The current Bellator MMA team based out of Santa Monica, CA will run the new league.

 

Coker has over 30 years of experience promoting combat sports, overseeing both K-1 and Strikeforce Kickboxing leagues during his illustrious career. “Kickboxing is a thrilling, non-stop action-packed sport that I believe will resonate with MMA fans,Sakė Coker. “Our first goal is to develop stars and showcase these incredible athletes on the #1 home for combat sports, Spike TV.”

 

The first event for Bellator Kickboxing will be a co-promoted show with Bellator MMA and Oktagon Kickboxing on Balandis 16 tuo Pala Alpitour Turine, Italija.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexandru Negrea as well as a 5-round title fight when current ISKA 72kg champion Mustapha Haida will move up in weight to challenge Karim Ghajii for his ISKA 75 KG belt. Other participants competing at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing extravaganza include Ross, Daniels and Denise Kielholtz. Opponents for these participants will be announced in the near future.

 

The event will also include Bellator 152, a mixed martial arts card will feature Alessio Sakara vs. Brianas Rogersas, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, "Brent" Primus, Anastasia Yankova ir A.J. McKee.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Šeštadienis, Balandis 16 į 9:00pm ET/PT on brief tape delay. Anksčiau tą pačią dieną, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, Bellator 152, LIVE at 3:00pm ET.

 

Details on future events will be announced in the near future.