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MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES HITS CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY FOR MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE WEEKEND ON MAY 20

 

 

ADEMÁS, MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND DAN HENDERSON TO MEET WITH FANS FOR AUTOGRAPH SIGNING ON MAYO 19

LOS ANGELES – The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series visits Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race weekend on Saturday, Mayo 20 and will feature several MMA bouts throughout the afternoon prior to the start of the on-track racing action. All bouts are set to take place between 3:30-5 p.m. Y at the Monster Energy display in the Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Zone.

Además, fans will have the opportunity to meet two of the biggest names in the history of the sport onViernes, Mayo 19, when former UFC champion Tito Ortiz and former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholder Dan Henderson will be available to sign autographs at the Monster Energy display in the Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Zone between 3-4 p.m. Y.

Through Bellator MMA, along with longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup en sábado will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

The Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race takes place Sábado, Mayo 20 en 8 p.m. Y, airing live on FS1. Tickets to the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star race are available at ‪NASCAR.com/tickets or by calling Charlotte Motor Speedway at 1-800-455-FANS (3267).

 

Actualizado Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway Fight Card:

Evento Principal de peso pesado: Allen Crowder (7-2, Mebane, Carolina del Norte) vs. Robert Neal (4-2, Jefferson, Ga.)

Pelea de peso welter: Jeremie Holloway (8-2, Charlotte, N.C) vs. Jacob McClintock (8-2, Charleston, S.C.)

Ligera Bout: Mike Stevens (6-3, Winston-Salem, N.C) vs. Lashawn Alcocks (6-8, Wilmington, Carolina del Norte)

Semipesado Bout: Allen Bose (5-0, Jacksonville, Carolina del Norte) vs. Chris Crawford (8-5, Durham, N.C)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL

 

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ANAHEIM, California. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Viernes noche. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 segundos en la segunda ronda.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Después de la victoria, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, pero al final, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 dos veces) conquistar Usted Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) sólo necesitaba 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11º win in his last 14 peleas. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A. J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 segundos en la segunda ronda. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) y Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Después de la pelea, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Quiero (Daniel) Straus."

 

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Jake Roberts (7-0) derrotado Esteban Martínez (11-5) por TKO en 4:24 de la primera ronda

Chinzo Machida (4-2) derrotado Mario Navarro (4-5) por TKO en 2:57 de la primera ronda

Jacob Rosales (4-2) derrotado Mike Segura (4-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28 dos veces)

Andy Murad (13-2) derrotado Jonny Cisneros (9-5) por decisión unánime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) derrotado Alex Trinidad (1-2) por TKO en 2:01 de la segunda ronda

Joey Davis (1-0) derrotado Keith Cutrone (1-1) por decisión unánime (30-27)

Steve Ramírez (5-1) derrotado Ron Henderson (4-3) por TKO en 2:24 de la primera ronda

David Duran (4-4) derrotado Kyle Estrada (3-3) por decisión dividida (29-28)

PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” evento en Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales y Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. El invicto peso pluma A. J. McKee (4-0) Ahora se enfrentan a Cody Walker (7-2), mientras Bubba Jenkins (11-2) y Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) y Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Adicionalmente, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Usted Awad (19-7) contra Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

En acción preliminar, welters Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. y Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, mientras Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Las entradas para el evento comienzan en $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Las puertas abren a 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator — comienza en 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 como aficionado, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, California. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of el próximo viernes evento. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 de su 24 gana como profesional, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contendiente.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Sintonizar Agosto 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Principal Ligera Evento: Usted Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Combate de características de peso pluma: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Steve Ramírez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Esteban Martínez (11-4)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” en Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., contra Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) y Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3). Adicionalmente, artista del nocaut invicto A. J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Usted Awad(19-7) y Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. En acción de peso welter, a la vez Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. y Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” se lleva a cabo en Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. Y/9 p.m. Connecticut.

Puertas para el evento abierto en 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator — comienza en 5:00 p.m. PT. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 y en Agosto 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, con 7 de 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Calif., en agosto. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Principal Ligera Evento: Usted Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Steve Ramírez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Esteban Martínez (11-4)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contra Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” en Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) y Patricio “Pitbull”(25-3). Adicionalmente, artista del nocaut invicto A. J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Usted Awad (19-7) y Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. En acción de peso welter, a la vez Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. y Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” se lleva a cabo en Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. Y/9 p.m. Connecticut.

 

Puertas para el evento abierto en 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator — comienza en 5:00 p.m. PT. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Luchando fuera de Ucrania, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 gana la carrera, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," the Union City, Calif., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Agosto 26.

 

Actualizado "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Principal Ligera Evento: Usted Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Steve Ramírez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

ANDREY KORESHKOV RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT CROWN IN EMPHATIC FASHION, DEFEATING BENSON HENDERSON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

 

Complete Fight Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (Abril 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) derrotado Benson Henderson (23-6) en el evento principal de “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” the Russian champion made it clear following the bout that he intended to win each and every round inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena el viernes noche, and according to the judges scoring the bout at cage side, he did exactly that (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Over the course of 25 acta, Henderson, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “Espartano,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Lisa” was unable to secure takedowns and was upset with his performance, making it clear that he hopes for a quick return to the Bellator MMA cage; whether it’s at 170 or 155-pounds.

“Espartano” makes his first successful defense of the title he took from Douglas Lima in this very arena last year, and has his sights set on fighting one of the main contenders that the Scott Coker-led currently promotion has on its welterweight roster. In addition to the victory, Koreshkov also takes home the newly designed Bellator championship belt.

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s Showcases Nasty Guillotine in Co-Main Event

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Henry Corrales (12-3) a rendirse. Since making his Bellator MMA debut back in April of 2010, “Pitbull” has now collected 13 victories with the promotion, including wins in eight of his last nine bouts. It has been a great week for the “Pitbull” brothers, after older brother PATRICK “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Italia. The loss is only Corrales’ third of his career, two of which have now come via guillotine choke.

“Cyborg” Santos Spoils Ward’s Hometown Reunion With First Round Win

In his Bellator MMA debut, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) defeated New London’s own Brennan Ward, (13-4) with an ankle lock submission just 30 seconds into the opening round. The victory is Santos’ fourth career win in 30 seconds or less and 16º first round finish. The former Strikeforce competitor has now strung together back-to-back wins and has left an impressive first impression for Bellator fans, aside from the ones in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena. For Ward, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 campaña.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) en Viernes taking home scores of (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). el portland, Oregon native connected on several heavy blows and two pivotal takedowns leading him to his seventh career win. The three-round thriller was just Primus’ second fight that went past the first round and was left to the judgesdiscretion.

“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout

During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael Página "Venom" (10-0) terminado Jeremie Holloway (7-2) with multiple hammerfists and an impressive toe hold submission at 2:15 in the opening round of action. The 28-year-old British phenom, “MVP,” remains undefeated after recording his tenth career win and sixth victory under the Bellator MMA banner. “Venom” now directs his attention to a return home when he meets Fernando Gonzalez on July 16 en "Bellator 158: London.”

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Djamil Chan (12-2) derrotado Richard Patishnock (6-4) por nocaut (golpes) en 3:09 de la primera ronda

Chris Honeycutt (7-1) derrotado Matt Secor (7-3) por decisión unánime (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) derrotado Joe Cronin (2-4) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 1:25 de la primera ronda

Matt Bessette (18-7) derrotado Keith Richardson (14-7) por TKO (cortar) en 3:14 de la segunda ronda

Chris Foster, (9-4) derrotado Vovk Arcilla (3-1) por decisión unánime (29-28 3x)

Sam Watford (2-0) derrotado Dean Hancock (2-1) a través de la sumisión (armbar) en 1:24 de la primera ronda

Tim Caron (4-0) derrotado Justin Sumter (0-1) por TKO (golpes) en 3:38 de la segunda ronda

Blair Tugman (8-6) derrotado Jay Perrin (2-2) por decisión dividida (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

ANDREY KORESHKOV LOOKS TO SPOIL HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BELLATOR MMA DEBUT OF BENSON HENDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 153’ ON SPIKE TOMORROW

 

 

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Abril 21, 2016) – Following weigh-ins for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " competidores el jueves, all fights are set to take place inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena mañana por Spike.

Headlined by a welterweight world title bout between Andrey "Spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) y Benson “Smooth” Henderson (23-5), the main card is primed to entertain. The card is loaded with young talent, including 28-year-old welterweight star Michael Página "Venom" (9-0), who will put his unblemished record on the line against Jeremie Holloway (7-1).

Adicionalmente, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” also features Brennan Ward, (13-3) going to battle against “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Patricio “Pitbull” Friere (24-3) versus Henry Corrales (12-2) y Brent Primus (6-0) meeting “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and airs live and free on Spike at 8 p.m. Y/7 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Adicionalmente, stay tuned immediately following the event, the debut of “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” tiene lugar en 11:00 p.m. Y/PT.

Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $30 and remain on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com y la Oficina Mohegan Sun Box.

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Completa pesaje de fotos aquí

 

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.)

BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERSRECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & BELLATOR 153

 

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.