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BELLATOR 172 COMPETITORS TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES PRIOR TO SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Februarie. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, as Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) en Matt Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Weer, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Saterdag se festivities at SAP Center. If you’re searching for a deeper look inside these competitors’ road to the main event, join us as we explore some fantastic behind-the-scenes footage available now on Bellator’s dynamic YouTube page.

 

The Legend of Fedor’s Sweater

Fedor’s monumental career goes hand-in-hand with his “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory.” Adam Carolla and others chime in on the Russian slugger’s mysterious attire.

 What to Watch: Fedor vs. Mitrione

Bellator 172 features a must-watch heavyweight main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione, but before the two meet inside the cage Jimmy Smith covers what’s at stake.

Backstage With Fedor Emelianenko

Let’s go backstage with one of the game’s greatest and take a closer look at the initial signing that took place at the promotion’s last event in San Jose at Bellator 165.

 Sit Down With Matt Mitrione

Heavyweight superstar Matt Mitrione sits down with us to discuss his upcoming main event showdown with the legendary Fedor.

In Focus: Josh Thomson

We take a closer look at Josh Thomson’s story and close relationship with Bellator MMA President Scott Coker in the latest edition of In Focus.

FIGHT INFO: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) teen Matt Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on veteran knockout artistPatricky “Pitbull” (16-8) in a lightweight co-main clash. Fans can also experience a heavyweight feature fight pittingCheick Kongo (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing Veta Arteaga (2-1) teen Brooke Mayo (Debuut). Lastly, a welterweight showdown pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) teenMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op pen op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at the SAP Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Voltooi Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Veta Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Debuut)

Weltergewig Feature Fight: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. J.C. Llamas (8-5)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Dominic Sumner (1-0) vs. Abraham Vaesau (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Debuut) vs. Gaston Bolanos (Debuut)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Debuut) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Middleweight Prelim Bout: Martin Sano (4-2) vs. Diego Herzog (4-2)

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JOSH KOSCHECK RETURNS TO THE CAGE AGAINST MAURICIO ALONSO AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT FEATURING ANATOLY TOKOV AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE ADDED TO THE PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Januarie 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) teen Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione by SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornië. op Februarie 18, 2017.

 

Daarbenewens, recently signed Russian star Anatoly Tokov (24-2) is set to square off against Francisco France (13-4-1) in a middleweight clash that will be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed undercard, while a previously announced main card bout between Adam Piccolot en Brent Primus has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Koscheck will be making his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion in 2015. Prior to the signing, “Kos” competed under the UFC banner for nearly a decade, compiling 15 wins and nine finishes. Nou, the 39-year-old Dethrone Base Camp product hopes to soar to the top of Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight class and add to his impressive resume of 17 loopbaan oorwinnings. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paul Daley inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Kalifornië. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Brasilië, Alonso will be making his second appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA and first in the welterweight division since 2014. The 36-year-old enters the bout riding a recent string of success, earning victories in each of his last two contests and seven of his last 10 dating back to 2010. Of his 12 career wins, Alonso has finished his opponent five times, including four knockouts. Alonso will look to build off of an undefeated 2016 campaign when he competes on Februarie 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 te 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 agtereenvolgende oorwinnings. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 van sy 24 career wins, including nine first round finishes. If Tokov is going to continue to blossom on the Bellator roster, he will have to defeat his opponent on Februarie. 18 eerste.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, 18-fight veteran France enters the bout having won six of his last eight contests, including one draw and five finishes. The 33-year-old submission specialist will be making his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first in nearly a year at Bellator 172. “Kiko” brings with him one of the most dynamic ground games in the division, afwerking 12 van sy 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Opgedateer Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Main kaart:

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (Debuut) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

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CHEICK KONGO INCHES PAST VINICIUS SPARTAN IN ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE

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MULVANE, Kan. (Februarie 26, 2015) – A week removed from the most watched Bellator MMA event in company history, the Scott Coker-led promotion returned to action on SPIKE with "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” an event that delivered five spectacular main card fights.

 

In hoofren die aand se, Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) intelligently managed the distance between he and Vinicius Spartan (8-4), kicking and jabbing his way to a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

 

Spartan did have his moments during the heavyweight encounter, securing takedowns in rounds two and three, followed by a knockdown late. Maar in die einde, Kongo received the benefit of the doubt from the Kansas-appointed judges. The Frenchman has now won two straight, and improved to 6-2 overall under the Bellator MMA banner.

It only took David Rickels (17-4) three minutes and 49 seconds to finish Bobby Cooper (12-6) in front of a sellout crowd at Kansas Star Arena on Friday. Both men had their moments during the action, but after a knee to the body dropped Cooper to his knees, “The Caveman” pummelled his foe with hammerfists until referee John McCarthy called a stop to the action.

Kendall Grove (23-15) gestop Francisco France (13-4-1) with a vicious punch 35 sekondes in die tweede ronde, winning by knockout. The victory was an emotional one for “Da Spyder,” who recently lost his brother and made it clear his performance was dedicated to his late sibling. Grove has now won three of his last four tilts, all via finish.

Chuka Willis (7-2) handed Gaston Reyno (5-1) the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career on Friday, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). The scrap went back-and-forth over the course of 15 minute, with multiple submission attempts and knockdowns by both men. But in the end – much to the delight of the partisan crowd – Willis earned the nod.

Former Shamrock FC Flyweight Champion Rebecca Ruth (6-1) verslaan Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in the opening main card fight at "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz.” For “Ruthless” the win is the first of her career via the judges’ scorecards and extended her current winning streak to four straight.

 

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

 

Kyle Noblitt (2-0) verslaan David Hammons (1-2) via TKO (stoot)

Rome Lindsay (5-5) verslaan Marcio Navarro (14-12) via TKO (stoot) 2:30, R1

Chris Harris (5-0) verslaan Julian Marquez (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Fialho (6-0) verslaan Manny Meraz (7-2) via uitklophou (stoot) :29, R1

Gregory Babene (17-11) verslaan Brandon Farran (12-11) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) 3:37, R1

Thai Clark (6-0) verslaan Deron Carlis (4-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

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ILLNESS REMOVES MARCOS GALVAO FROM CARD, CHEICK KONGO VERSUS VINICIUS QUEIROZ PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT SLOT

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MULVANE, Kan. (Februarie 25, 2015) – Over the course of fight week, Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) has been battling an illness. After consulting physicians, Bellator officials have decided to to pull him from his Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title defense against former champion Eduardo Dantas (17-4).

 

After making weight inside Kansas Star Arena at 10 voormiddag. CT, Dantas was paid his show money. The fight will be rescheduled in the near future.

 

As gevolg daarvan, Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) teen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will now serve as the headliner and David Rickels (16-4) versus Bobby Cooper (12-5) is the new co-main event. Rounding out the SPIKE-televised card will be a middleweight attraction pitting Kendall Grove (22-15) teen Kiko France (13-3-1), the Bellator MMA debut of Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she fights Rebecca Ruth (5-1) en Gaston Reyno (5-0) – fresh off his new exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA – will fight against Chuka Willis (6-2).

 

“Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz,” eerste keer uitgestuur woon op Spike op 9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App.

Volledige "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Swaargewig Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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'BELLATOR 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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Click above for “What to Watch: Gavao vs. Dantas”

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Februarie 22, 2015) - Vrydag, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) op "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

 

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Vrydag, Februarie 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Kaartjies vir "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " wat begin by net $27, is nou te koop by KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, sowel as die Kansas Star Arena loket.

 

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) teen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Ook op die kaart, Kendall Grove (22-15) neem op Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), tuisdorp gunsteling David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), wat op neem Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

 

"Hulle,"Wie het geveg vir die wêreld-bekende promosies die hou van Wêreld Extreme Cage Fighting en Shooto sedert 2003, sal meeding vir die 11ste tyd onder die vaandel Bellator MMA. Die 34-jarige is tans in die middel van 'n vier-stryd segetog en het oorwin vore gekom in sewe van sy laaste agt stukkies. In sy laaste uitstappie, Galvao klaar Joe Warren by "Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

 

Intussen, Dantas sal kyk na die sukses wat hy teen Galvao het dupliseer in hul eerste vergadering, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Mike Richman via 'n eenparige besluit op "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Die Bellator seisoen 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Oktober 23.

 

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira by "Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov," defeating his fellow Brazilian opponent via second round arm-triangle choke. “Spartan” hopes to plant the seeds for a busy 2016 with the matchup against Kongo, where a win can undoubtedly place him in the midst of the heavyweight title picture.

 

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran by "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September. The winner of“The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

 

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Met 12 van sy 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

 

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Michael Chandler die afgelope November. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, of dit nou op sy pad na die hok, of wanneer hy neem op 'n wie's wie van Bellator MMA liggewig talent. The 27-year-old will be making his 16steappearance under the promotional banner.

 

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over“Bellator 147” co-headliner Pablo Villaseca. Nou, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

 

Hailing from Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the fray fresh off a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. “Hunter” has previously fought the likes of Joanne Calderwood and at only 28-years-old has already competed professionally since 2006. Nou, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Februarie 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

 

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. The lone loss on the Missouri native’s record came against Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, via controversial split decision.

 

 

Volledige "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) vs. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING KENDALL GROVE AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE COMPLETES ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN CARD

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Februarie 11, 2015) – A fifth and final main card fight has been added to “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on Februarie 26, with the news that Kendall Grove (22-15) has agreed to fight Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1).

 

Daarbenewens, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) teen die voormalige kampioen Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, David Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5). "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " also features the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she meets Rebecca Ruth (5-1) and a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) teen Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

 

The contests make up the televised portion of “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2,” wat die eerste keer uitgestuur woon op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App.

 

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " wat begin by net $27, is nou te koop by KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, sowel as die Kansas Star Arena loket.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran by "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," in September. The winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

 

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Met 12 van sy 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

Volledige "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) vs. Francisco France (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) vs. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Gregory Babene (16-11) vs. Brandon Farran (12-10)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) vs. Chuka Willis (6-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: David Hammons (1-1) vs. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) vs. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) vs. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) vs. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) vs. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) vs. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

Stryd Network, M-1, M-1 Challenge, gemengde martial arts, RFA

M-1 Challenge 56 Live, RFA 25 Vandag op Fight Network

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HERINNERING – VANDAG

TORONTO | NEW YORK (April 9, 2015) — Stryd Network, die wêreld se voorste 24/7 televisiekanaal toegewy dekking van vechtsporten te voltooi, bied 'n paar van die opwindende gemengde martial arts gebeure vandag, April 10, begin by 2:15 namiddag. EN met M-1 Challenge 56 van Olimpiese stadion in Moskou, Rusland, gevolg deur 'n een-uur tape vertraging uitsending van RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer van Sioux Falls, South Dakota by 11 namiddag. EN.

 

In die M-1 Challenge 56 hoofren, 'n veel verwagte herontmoeting putte M-1 Challenge middelgewig-kampioen Vyacheslav Vasilevsky teen uitdager Ramadan Emeev, plus M-1 Challenge veergewigkampioen John “Dit is die” Buchinger gesigte Aliyar Sarkerov.

 

Veg Network se regstreekse uitsending van M-1 Challenge 56 sal die lug op cable vision se Optimum TV, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable en Armstrong Cable in die VS, landwyd in Kanada, Roku toestelle regoor Noord-Amerika, en wêreldwyd in meer as 30 lande in Europa, Afrika en die Midde-Ooste. (Nota: RFA 25 nie beskikbaar op die stryd Network se U.S wees. feed)

 

In hul eerste geveg verlede September, Vasilevsky gevang die gordel van Emeev deur middel van die vierde ronde oponthoud van stoot, terwyl Buchinger gevang die vakante titel met 'n vierde ronde oponthoud van tural Ragimov in die “Stryd van die nag” die afgelope Oktober. Buchinger het nie 'n stryd verloor in byna 3 ½ jaar, wen sewe in 'n ry en 10 van sy laaste 11.

 

Die stryd kaart vir M-1 Challenge 56 sluit:

-Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (26-2) vs. Ramadan Emeev (11-3) – M-1 middelgewigtitel
-Ivan Buchinger (28-4) vs. Aliyar Sarkerov (13-4) – M-1 veergewigtitel
-Konstantin Gluhov (28-15) vs. Ante Delija (12-2)
-Valery Myasnikov (8-1) vs. Kristijan Silver (8-1)
-Javier Fuentes (2-1) vs. Nikolay Kaushansky (6-1)
-Rakhman Makhazhiev (2-1) vs. Alexey Makhno (8-3)

 

Lug op 11 namiddag. EN volgende Veg Network se weeklikse Kanadese première van IMPAK Wrestling, RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer 'n hoofren tussen RFA veergewigkampioen funksie Justin “Die Amerikaanse Kidd” Lawrence en Geen. 1 aanspraakmaker “Super” Sam Toomer, wat sal kyk sy onoorwonne rekord te behou. In die mede-hoofren, Gabriel “Zangief” Checco ontmoet mede Brasiliaanse Francisco “Kiko” Frankryk vir die middelgewigtitel.

 

Die stryd kaart vir RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer sluit:

-Justin Lawrence (6-2) vs. Sam Toomer (9-0) – RFA veergewigtitel
-Gabriel checco (8-1) vs. Francisco France (11-3-1) – RFA middelgewigtitel
-TJ Hepburn (4-0) vs. LaRue Gars (5-0)
-Khalil ROUNTREE (2-0) vs. Cameron Olson (2-0)
-Jordon Larson (5-1) vs. Jarrod 'LHeureux (7-1)
-Josh Rave (21-11) vs. Geane Herrera (6-0)

 

Op Saterdag, April 11, vang die UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 belangrikste card woon op Fight Network in Kanada by 3 namiddag. EN. Live pre-stryd dekking sal lei in die hoof kaart Saterdagmiddag met Veg Network se UFC Pre-Show Live op 2 namiddag. EN, met previews, voorspellings en analise.

 

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RFA 25 – LAWRENCE vs. TOOMER

Hoofren:

JUSTIN LAWRENCE vs. SAM TOOMER

Veergewigtitel wêreld-titel

CO-hoofren:

GABRIEL vs checco. FRANCISCO FRANCE

Middelgewigtitel wêreld-titel

Vrydag, 10 April Woon op AXSTV
Live by die Sanford Pentagon,Sioux Falls, SD.
Kaartjies op Koop deur Ticketmaster.com

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Opstanding Veg Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares het vandag aangekondig dat die bevordering in April met 'n gestapel kaart sal terugkeer na die staat van Suid-Dakota. RFA 25 – Lawrence vs. Toomer sal 'n hoofren tussen twee RFA fan gunsteling funksie. RFA veergewigkampioen Justin “Die Amerikaanse Kidd” Lawrence terug na die gebou wat hy sy titel gewen het verlede somer. Sy eerste titel verdediging sal teen wees #1 aanspraakmaker “Super” Sam Toomer, wat sal kyk sy onoorwonne rekord te behou. In die mede-hoofren, Gabriel “Zangief” Checco aan mede Brasilië inheemse en RFA veearts Francisco “Kiko” Frankryk vir die middelgewigtitel. Die geleentheid vind plaas Vrydag, 10 April by die Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Die hele hoof kaart word regstreeks en landwyd op AXS TV by 10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT.

“I’m excited to announce that the RFA is returning to South Dakota with two title fights at RFA 25,” Verklaarde Soares. “Justin Lawrence is die eerste persoon om 'n beboet MMA wêreld titel te wen in die staat van Suid-Dakota. Hy sal dit verdedig vir die eerste keer teen die onoorwonne Sam Toomer in die belangrikste gebeurtenis. In die mede-lektor, Gabriel checco en Francisco Frankryk sal veg vir die vakante RFA middelgewigtitel.”

Kaartjies vir RFA 25 – Lawrence vs. Toomer are available for purchase NOW through Ticketmaster.com of deur te bel 605.312.7900. Kaartjiepryse begin by $25, gereserveerde sitplekke is beskikbaar vir $30-$40, en cageside sitplekke is $125.

Lawrence (6-2) keer terug na die terrein van die grootste oorwinning van sy loopbaan. Augustus verlede jaar by RFA 17, die 24-jarige treffende staatmaker gevang die vakante RFA veergewigtitel deur besting Mark Dickman via eenparige besluit in watter South Dakota se heel eerste beboet MMA wêreld titel stryd. Die oorwinning was Lawrence se tweede agtereenvolgende oorwinning sedert hy by die RFA. Before that he had gained worldwide notoriety as a star on the fifteenth season of the UFC’s hit reality show The Ultimate Fighter, waar hy was die eerste algehele pick. Op die skou, Lawrence aangeteken hoogtepunt katrol KO's van RFA aluin en huidige UFC ster James Krause asook PRIDE veearts en uiteindelike UFC vegter Cristiano Marcello. Lawrence, 'n voormalige twee keer Golden Gloves-kampioen en versier kickboxer, net 'n 3-0 rekord in MMA in die tyd, maar by die kwarteindronde voor verdien “Stryd van die nag” en “KO van die nag” bonusse vir sy bose KO van Johannes Cofer in sy UFC debuut. Lawrence, wat veg uit Alliansie MMA in Chula Vista, Kalifornië, is gretig om weer showcase sy veelgeroemde treffende vaardighede in sy eerste RFA veergewigtitel verdediging.

“Nadat ek gehoor het ek sou verdedig my gordel in Suid-Dakota, Ek het gedink dit is awesome,” Lawrence verduidelik. “Die Sanford Pentagon is een van die beste plekke wat ek nog ooit in geveg. Ek het gevoel gemaklik, die kleedkamer was groot, en die skare was fantasties. Sam Toomer is 'n wonderlike atleet met 'n goeie regterhand. Ek sal my skoppe te gebruik, voetwerk, and out-finesse him. Hy is bewys dat 'n waardige uitdager te wees, maar ek sien uit daarna om te gee hom sy eerste verlies.”

Toomer (9-0) sal die man uitdagende Lawrence vir RFA goud. Unlike most top mixed martial artists, like Lawrence, wat kom uit worstel of treffende agtergronde, Toomer was 'n lewenslange sokker speler. Egter, die 27-jarige kollege sokker verdedigende terug het 'n suksesvolle oorgang na MMA deur gebruik te maak van sy natuurlike atleties, dissipline, and unbreakable work ethic to compile an impressive 9-0 rekord sedert hy sy pro debuut drie jaar gelede. Two of those wins have come in the past eight months after Toomer signed with the RFA. Toomer het sy RFA debuut by RFA 15 in Junie met 'n oorheersende vertoning. Die eensydige stryd het sy opponent Daniel Aguiar raak gediskwalifiseer in die derde ronde nadat hy geweier het om op te staan ​​en te veg Toomer. Die DQ oorwinning oor Aguiar via bedeesd sit Toomer se naam op die RFA veergewigtitel kaart as 'n wettige titel aanspraakmaker. In Desember, Toomer gestolde sy saak vir 'n titel geskiet met 'n dapper comeback oorwinning oor Lyoto Machida protégé Altair Alencar by RFA 21. Toomer, wat veg uit Die Arena MMA in San Diego, Kalifornië, is nou gereed vir die grootste onderneming van sy atletiek loopbaan in April, as hy die uitdagings wat die hoogs-touted RFA kampioen Lawrence vir sy titel.

“Dit voel groot om te veg vir 'n RFA wêreld titel,” gestel Toomer. “My eerste paar ervarings met die RFA is groot, maar dit is my eerste keer as die belangrikste gebeurtenis en ek sien uit daarna om die titel te wen. Justin Lawrence is 'n uitstekende opponent en die kampioen vir 'n rede. Ek sien daarna uit om met 'n opwindende stryd met hom by RFA 25 in Suid-Dakota.

Die mede-hoofren van RFA 25 sal ook 'n titel stryd tussen twee bekwame RFA veeartse, wat gebeur met beide hael van Brasilië. Gabriel “Zangief” Checco (8-1) het sy internasionale debuut in Oktober in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van RFA 19. Na kom kort in sy eerste bod vir die RFA middelgewigtitel daardie nag Jake Collier, wat onmiddellik onderteken deur die UFC, Checco herstel in 'n groot manier vroeër hierdie maand, teen die RFA 23. He made a huge statement with a blistering first round knockout of the highly-touted The Ultimate Fighter 11 cast member Joseph Henle. Checco sal nou in die gesig staar sy landgenoot en mede Jiu-Jitsu swart gordel Francisco “Kiko” Frankryk (11-3-1) vir die titel. France enters the fight with a ton of momentum after steamrolling his first two opponents in the RFA. Augustus verlede, in die RFA se eerste besoek aan Suid-Dakota, France submitted local standout Isaac Appel with a first round Kimura. Hy opgevolg dat sukses met 'n ander eerste ronde eindig by RFA 21 in Desember. Hy het sy saak vir 'n titel geskiet daardie nag deur die versending Bellator veearts Mikey Gomez met 'n eerste ronde Arm-Triangle Choke.

RFA 25 sal die terugkeer van twee RFA veeartse in die vlieggewig-afdeling merk. Abel “The Silent Assassin” Cullum (20-6) sal word val neer tot 125-pond vir die eerste keer in sy boeiende MMA loopbaan Sioux Falls moedertaal Josh tot aangesig “Die Rage” Rave (24-11). Cullum 'n storieboek comeback hierdie afgelope val na 'n drie jaar gaping van die sport. In sy RFA debuut by RFA 18, Cullum voorgelê UFC veearts Ulysses Gomez in 89 sekondes. Vier weke later by RFA 19, Hy voorgelê top vooruitsig Carl Deaton III in die tweede ronde. Cullum druppels nou af na die vlieggewig-afdeling Rave tot aangesig, wat is die mees bekwame vlieggewig MMA vegter in Suid-Dakota geskiedenis. Rave sal ook ry word momentum op pad na hierdie stryd. Hy het het drie van sy laaste vier aanvalle sedert hy sy RFA debuut by RFA 2.

 

In die lig afdeling, RFA 25 sal die terugkeer van T.J funksie. “Die Carnivore” Hepburn (4-0), wat is 'n jarelange RFA fan gunsteling. Hy is ook die 2012 NCAA Division II wrestling national champion at 157 £. Hepburn sal 'n mede-onoorwonne liggewig vooruitsig in LaRue gesig “Die Cannibal” Burley (5-0), wat sal wees om sy hoogs verwagte RFA debuut. Burley is wyd bekend as die man wat blou chip MMA vooruitsig Bubba Jenkins het sy eerste verlies in MMA.

 

Jenkins coincidentally fought on the same RFA 3 kaart as Hepburn en is die 2011 NCAA Afdeling I worstel nasionale kampioen op 157 £.

The main card will be rounded out with a middleweight bout pitting Anderson Silva protégé Khalil “War Horse” ROUNTREE (2-0) teen Roufusport vooruitsig Cameron Olsen (2-0) en 'n vlieggewig bout wat sal sorg dat die top-posisie vlieggewig vooruitsig Geane Herrera (7-0) veg om 'n groeiende Ben Nguyen (13-5). Nguyen is tans ry 'n sewe-stryd wen streep en sal terugkeer huis toe te Sioux Falls nadat hulle 'n naam vir homself in Australië.

Die voorlopige kaart word ook gelaai. Plaaslike fan gunstelinge en RFA veeartse Jordon Larson (5-1), Devin Clark (3-0), en Devin Turner (2-2) terugkeer om te veg op die RFA se hoogs verwagte terugreis na hul tuisdorp van Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Larson defeated Donavon Winters in his RFA debut at RFA 17 in Augustus in 'n hoogs vermaaklike weltergewig bout. He will face Jarrod L’Heureux (7-1) in 'n gretig rematch. All seven of L’Heureux’s wins have come via submission with his lone loss coming against Larson.

Clark, Larson se spanmaat by Volgende Edge Academy in Sioux Falls, ook beslissend by RFA gewen 17. Die lig-swaargewig reus gewen via TKO oor 2012 NFL ontwerp pick Aaron Brown. Clark sal Omaha gebaseerde vegter Jaquis Williams gesig (4-2). Intussen, Turner sal kyk om af te haal sy eerste RFA oorwinning teen RFA veearts en hoogs-touted MMA vooruitsig Matt Lopez (4-0) in 'n 140-pond catchweight bout.

Die hele hoof kaart van RFA 25 – Lawrence vs. Toomer word regstreeks op AXS TV begin by10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT op Vrydag, 10 April. RFA 25 sal die bevordering se tweede gebeurtenis in die staat van Suid-Dakota ná die aanbieding van die eerste beboet MMA geval in “Die Mount Rushmore Staat” Augustus verlede. Meer gevegte op die RFA 25 stryd kaart sal in die komende weke bekend gemaak word.

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