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JULIA BUDD WINS INAUGURAL WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT BELLATOR 174 — MARLOES COENEN CALLS IT A CAREER

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Julia Budd (10-2) napildi Marloes Coenen (23-8) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 2:42 sa round upat ka

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Sa diha nga ako sa 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Busa, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.”

“Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. “This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.”

Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) napildi Brandon Girtz (14-6) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen karong gabii, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Gonzalez miingon. “I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, Gusto ko nga Andrey Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with Douglas Lima next.”

Justin Wren (13-2) napildi Roman Pizzolato (8-9) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (arm triangle) sa 2:35 sa round sa usa ka

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Apan, for me, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. “They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.”

Rafael Lovato Jr. (5-0) napildi Charles Hackman (4-5) via TKO at 0:13 sa round sa usa ka

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. miingon. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.

Preliminary Card Results/Photos:

Justin Patterson (9-1) napildi Jason Witt (7-4) via TKO at 0:13 sa round sa tulo ka

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) napildi Alexis Dufresne (6-3) via TKO at 2:53 sa round sa duha ka

Emily Ducote (5-2) napildi Katy Collins (6-2) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod hubo choke) sa 4:53 sa round sa usa ka

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) napildi Treston Thomison (10-5) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) napildi Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod hubo choke) sa 4:04 sa round sa usa ka

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him karong gabii. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”

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WELTERWEIGHT CLASH PITTING ANDREY KORESHKOV AGAINST FERNANDO GONZALEZ SET FOR CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 174 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON MARCH 3

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT-KENDALL GROVE SET FOR 2017 DEBUTS IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

Hollywood, Calif. (Pebrero 3, 2017) – A welterweight fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) batok sa Fernando Gonzalez (25-14) and a middleweight bout featuring Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) batok sa Kendall nga Kakahoyan (23-16, 1 NC) nga dugang pa sa mga nag-unang card sa Bellator 174: Corenen vs. Makabenepisyo sa Marso 3 at WinStar World Casino & Resort sa Thackerville, OK.

The bouts will join a card that is headlined by the first-ever Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight World Title fight pitting Marloes Coenen (23-7) batok sa Julia Budd (9-2). One additional main card contest will be announced shortly.

Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Makabenepisyo will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Hailing from Omsk, Russia, the 26-year-old Koreshkov will enter the cage for the 22nd time in his professional career and 13th under the Bellator MMA banner. “Spartan” began his career with 13 sunod-sunod nga mga kadaugan, including his first five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Koreshkov continued to see success as his name began to grow in the mixed martial arts world, collecting six wins over his last seven fights, including a welterweight world title victory over current champion Douglas Lima and a successful title defense over Benson Henderson. Uban sa 10 sa iyang 19 career wins coming by way of knockout, the Russian phenom possesses the type of power that can put an emphatic end to any opponent’s night when he is in the cage.

A 39-fight veteran of mixed martial arts, Gonzalez will be making his seventh appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the promotion in 2014, “The Menifee Maniac” has tallied five victories, including a brutal knockout of Karo Parisyan just 1:43 into the bout. In his most recent contest, Gonzalez nearly edged the undefeated Michael Page, becoming just the second opponent to take him the distance in a controversial split decision. Uban sa 16 sa iyang 25 karera nga kadaugan pag-abot sa dalan sa knockout o pagpasakop, the 33-year-old Gonzalez continues to be one of the most feared strikers in Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight division.

The 28-year-old Honeycutt will make his 2017 debut, following an impressive 2016 campaign that saw him emerge victorious in each of his three bouts. A native of Fresno, Calif. “The Cutt” had a blazing start to his professional career, earning victories in each of his first six contests, including four knockouts and three first-round finishes. Honeycutt continued to see success under the Bellator MMA umbrella, collecting five wins over a three year stretch. Fireworks are all but guaranteed in this slugfest, as the equally fearless Grove hopes to give the Thackerville fan base exactly what they came for.

Hailing from Maui, Hawaii, Grove will be making his make his eighth appearance for Bellator MMA, as the veteran continues to climb the ranks in a competitive middleweight class. “Da Spyder” has finished 17 sa iyang 23 career victims, including seven of his last eight, making him must-see television every time he competes on SPIKE. The 34-year-old striker also holds a significant height advantage over his opponent, standing at 6’6′ compared to Honeycutt’s 5’10′ frame. With each of his last six bouts ending in a stoppage, we can be sure to see more of the same aggressive style when he and Honeycutt go toe-to-toe inside WinStar World Casino & Resort on Marso 3.

Updated Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Makabenepisyo Main Card:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Julia Budd (9-2)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-14)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) vs. Kendall nga Kakahoyan (23-16, 1 NC)

Preliminary Card:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Cody Pfister (12-6) vs. Jonathan Gary (12-7)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Witt (7-3) vs. Justin Patterson (8-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Emmanuel Rivera (5-0) vs. Treston Thomison (10-4)

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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BELLATOR MMA HISTORY, THE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WILL BE ON THE LINE, WHEN MARLOES COENEN & JULIA BUDD SQUARE OFF INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON MARCH 3

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Santa Monica, Calif (Enero 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) ug Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort sa Thackerville, OK.

"Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Biyernes, Enero 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Coenen strung together a remarkable start to her professional career, recording victories in each of her first eight bouts and 13 of her first 14. The Dutch submission specialist has since continued along her impressive path, tallying 23 career wins, lakip 20 finishes. Karon, the 35-year-old will look to build off of a pair of victories under the Bellator MMA banner and bring home the first ever Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight World Title, adding to a mantel that already includes a Strikeforce Bantamweight Title. Uban sa 30 career fights under her belt, the most glaring advantage for “Rumina” will be her experience, as her opponent comes in having made only 11 professional appearances inside the cage.

Budd enters the contest on Marso 3 riding a seven-fight winning streak and has recorded victories in each of her first three fights under the direction of Bellator MMA. The former Strikeforce competitior has surrendered just two losses over her seven-year career, one at the hands of former Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey and one to the current UFC bantamweight world champion, Amanda Nunes. The 33-year-old Canadian has not suffered a defeat since 2011, making her one of the most prolific athletes in Bellator MMA’s 145-pound division. “The Jewel” will be in search of her first career world title, while looking to prevent the former Strikeforce world champion from collecting her second.

 

Updated "Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” Main Card:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Julia Budd (9-2)

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PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF ‘BABY SLICE’ SET TO ANCHOR PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 162’ IN MEMPHIS ON OCT. 21

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CHASE GORMLEY, JULIA BUDD, DAN CHARLES, & VIRGIL ZWICKER ALSO BACK IN ACTION

COMPLETE ‘BELLATOR 162’ CARD BELOW

Santa Monica, Calif. (September 26, 2016) – The preliminary portion of “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Kakahoyan” at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., sa Oct. 21 is official and amongst the 12 new additions, there is plenty of action to be consumed during the Bellator.com-streamed card.

Notably, the professional mixed martial arts debut of “Baby Slice” will finally take place, when the 24-year-old returns from injury to meet Rick Bing, who also will be lacing up the gloves for the first time as a pro. Dugang pa, Steve Garcia (6-1) moatubang Ronnie Lawrence (1-0), Julia Budd (8-2) also returns from injury to face Arlene Blencowe (7-5), heavyweights Chase Gormley (13-5) ug Bobby Brents (17-5) collide, ug 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide National Champion Eryk Anders (4-0) makakuha sa Brian White (5-4).

The completed preliminary portion joins a stacked main card highlighted by a middleweight main event pitting former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) batok sa Kendall nga Kakahoyan (23-15). Dugang pa, former WWE competitor Bobby Lashley (14-2) ug Josh Appelt (12-5) prepare to square off in a heavyweight co-main event, while a middleweight tilt between Hisaki Kato (6-2) ug A.J. Matthews (8-5) is also set for the SPIKE-televised main card. Sa katapusan, Yamauchi sa (19-3) ug Ryan Couture (10-4) will face-off in a lightweight feature fight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster or FedExForum Box Office. Main card action kicks off LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while prelims streams live on Bellator.com ug Ang Bellator Mobile App.

See below for the complete listing of “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Kakahoyan” mga titulo sa, which amounts to 16 action packed bouts.

 

Bug-os nga "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove” Main Card:

Middleweight Main Event: Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall nga Kakahoyan (23-15)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Hisaki Kato (6-2) vs. A.J. Matthews (8-5)

Gaan sa Tampok nga Bout: Yamauchi sa (19-3) vs. Ryan Couture (10-4)

 

Complete Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (Debut) vs. Rick Bing (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ricky Rainey (11-4) vs. Gilbert Smith (12-5)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Garcia (6-1) vs. Ronnie Lawrence (1-0)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chase Gormley (13-5, 1 NC) vs. Bobby Brents (17-5)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Julia Budd (8-2) vs. Arlene Blencowe (7-5)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Charles (10-3-1) vs. Virgil Zwicker (14-5-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tyler Hill (6-0) vs. Wade Johnson (10-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jonathan Burdine (4-4) vs. James Wallace (1-0)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Eryk Anders (4-0) vs. Brian White (5-4)

Catchweight (160 lb.) Preliminary Bout: Jaleel Willis (6-0) vs. Omar Johnson (4-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chad Cook (10-10) vs. Grady Hurley (9-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Wessell (14-8) vs. Frank Tate (4-1)

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

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

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

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

BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

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

Dugang away, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

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

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

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

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

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

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

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

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

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

Preliminary Card Results:

Vince Morales (4-1) napildi Hamilton Abo (3-2) via KO at 2:32 sa round sa tulo ka

Joe Hamilton (4-0) napildi Tyler Freeland (3-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 0:22 sa round sa usa ka

Casey Johnson (5-0) napildi Brendon Raftery (4-3) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 1:16 sa round sa duha ka

Marcin Gipahigayon (22-4) napildi Dave Jansen (20-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) napildi Olly Bradstreet (39-13) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 3:57 sa round sa tulo ka

Kabubut-on Noland (16-6) napildi Sean Gahum (9-6) pinaagi sa KO (kinumo) sa 3:29 sa round sa usa ka

Scott Thometz (10-5) napildi Josh Tyler (7-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) napildi Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

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GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

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

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, ug ang mga anaa sa Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 sa gabii. UG/8:00 sa gabii. CT)

 

Bellator MMA middleweight World Title Fight: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

 

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Main Hitabo: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA heavyweight News bout: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

 

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

 

Bellator MMA heavyweight News bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)

 

Preliminary Card: (Bellator.com – 7:00 sa gabii. UG/6:00 sa gabii. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Preliminary bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Gipahigayon (155.9)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA featherweight Preliminary bout: Hamilton Abo (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Preliminary bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA middleweight Preliminary bout: Sean Gahum (182.4) vs. Kabubut-on Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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

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

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

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

 

Scott Coker

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

 

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

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

 

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

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

Rafael Carvalho

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

 

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

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

 

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

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

 

Melvin Manhoef

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

 

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

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

 

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

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

Pat Curran

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

 

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

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

 

Georgi Karakhanyan

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

 

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

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

 

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

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

 

DIGITAL RECAP

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

 

 

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

  

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

 

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

  

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

 

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

  

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

 

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

FIGHT Info: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) ug Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " sa CenturyLink Arena sa Boise, Idaho, Biyernes, Mayo 20.

 

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

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, ingon man usab sa Bellator.com. Ang maong kalihokan ipasibya live ug free sa mibugway sa 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com ug Ang Bellator Mobile App.

 

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

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Santa Monica, Calif. (Mayo 10, 2016) – Due to injury, Julia Budd (8-2) has been forced to withdraw from her inaugural Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout against Marloes Coenen (23-6). Ingon sa usa ka resulta, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " sa CenturyLink Arena sa Boise, Idaho, sa Mayo 20.

The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, nga Rafael Carvalho (12-1) modepensa sa iyang bakus batok sa nagdilaab nga Melvin "Walay Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Dugang pa, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) mobalik sa paglihok alang sa unang higayon sukad sa Hunyo, sa diha nga siya nag-atubang sa mga lig-on Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) sa co-main event sa card ni. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ lightweight title, Marcin Gipahigayon (21-4) ug Dave Jansen (20-3) usab sa aksyon. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, sa diha nga Dan Charles (10-3) magtigum Augusto Sakai (9-0) ug Joey Beltran (17-12) makakuha sa Chase Gormley (12-5).

Ang mga tiket alang sa "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " magsugod sa lang $25 ug sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa Bellator.com, ang CenturyLink Arena Box Office o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Ang maong kalihokan ipasibya live ug free sa mibugway sa 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.comug Ang Bellator Mobile App.

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

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

Bug-os nga "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Fight Card

Bellator MMA middleweight World Title Fight: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Main Hitabo: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA heavyweight News bout: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Cebuano News Engkuwentro: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Gipahigayon (21-4)

Bellator MMA heavyweight News bout: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

 

Preliminary Card

 

Bellator MMA featherweight Preliminary bout: Marloes Coenen (23-6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Preliminary bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Abo (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Preliminary bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA middleweight Preliminary bout: Sean Gahum (9-5) vs. Kabubut-on Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

 

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Bellator MMA continues to grow women’s featherweight roster with Roberta “Crusher” Paim, Alexis “Nagkaabtik Zebra” Dufresne ug Iona Razafiarison

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Santa Monica, Calif. (Marso 12, 2015) – Bellator MMA magpabilin nga komitido sa pagpalambo sa top mga babaye sa featherweight division sa mixed martial arts, and the latest additions to the company’s roster include Roberta “Crusher” Paim (4-0), Alexis “Nagkaabtik Zebra” Dufresne (5-2) ug Iona Razafiarison (2-0).

 

Debut mga petsa ug sa mga kaaway nga mipahibalo alang sa tanang tulo ka mga manggugubat sa duol nga umaabot.

Paim, Dufresne ug Razafiarison Join Arlene “Angerfist” Blencowe (5-4), Julia “Ang Jewell” Makabenepisyo (7-2),Marloes “Rumina” Coenen (22-6), Holly “Lil Oso” Lawson (0-1) ug Talita “Ikatulo” Walnut (6-0) sa Bellator MMA mga babaye sa featherweight line-up.

“Kita mapahitas-on nga sa pagdala niining tulo ka talento nga mga atleta sa atong mga kababayen-an sa featherweight division,” miingon nga Bellator Presidente Scott Coker. “I see several potential matchups that would make for some great fights. We will continue to build and support the premiere women’s featherweight division in MMA.”

Usa ka lumad sa Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ang 5-foot-6 Paim ang sab nga way pilde pinaagi sa unang upat ka mga bangga sa iyang propesyonal nga trabaho. Samtang komportable sa pagtugyan game, ang mga gamhanan Paim nga gigamit sa usa ka lig-on nga talagsaong game sa pagtapos sa away, ingon man. Nakig-away lamang sa iyang lumad nga nasud sa ingon sa halayo, Paim pa sa pagpangita sa usa lang ka kontra makahimo sa malungtaron sa miaging sa opening round, ingon sa iyang gikuha sa panimalay sa unang-round finishes sa matag usa sa iyang mga panagway sa petsa.

Ang 24-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Dufresne mao ang usa ka Team Quest fighter ug lima ka-time International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation world champion. Dufresne ang iyang atensyon ngadto sa nga sinaktan martial arts sa 2012 ug uyogon sa lima ka sunod-sunod nga daog sa pagsugod sa iyang karera – sa tanan nga mga lima ka mga resulta sa opening round ug average lang sa ilalum sa 77 segundos sa gitas-on. More bag-o lang, Dufresne nagatulo usa ka parisan sa mga malisud nga-nakig-away desisyon samtang sa paghimo sa usa ka run sa 135 libra apan karon mobalik ngadto sa iyang mas natural nga gibug-aton nga klase sa 145 mobanlas alang sa iyang Bellator MMA debut.

Razafiarison mao ang usa ka French nga export nga notched mga kadaugan sa iyang unang duha ka propesyonal nga paindis-indis. Ang 30-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Razafiarison, sa usa ka inilogay specialist nga gibansay diha sa mga kampo sa tibuok kalibutan, nakig-away sa labing bag-o lang sa Enero, sa diha nga siya nakaangkon sa usa ka desisyon nga kadaugan ibabaw sa Sandra Ameziane. Sa iyang propesyonal nga debut, Razafiarison mi-iskor og usa ka una nga-round pagtugyan.

 

Mahitungod sa Bellator MMA

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BAGYO PAHIMANGNO SA BELLATOR middleweight division

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Alexander Shlemenko Gibuntog Melvin Manhoef sa Talagsaong Fashion sa taga TV sa “Bellator: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko”

 

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Fresno, Calif (Feb. 13, 2015)- Kanhi Bellator middleweight Champion Alexander “Ang Unos” Shlemenko (52-9) naghimo sa dali nga buhat sa iyang kontra sa usa ka dominating second-round knockout sa pinulongang Dutch talagsaong ace Melvin Manhoef (29-13-1) sa atubangan sa usa ka duol nga-nga kapasidad panon sa katawhan didto sa Save Mart Center sa karong gabii sa “Bellator: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko” nga panghitabo nga gisibya LIVE ug FREE sa taga TV.

 

Uban sa Bellator Light heavyweight Champion, ug sa kasagaran-malampuson spinning Backfist utilizer Emanuel Newton sa panon sa katawhan, Shlemenko nanghulam usa ka pahina gikan sa iyang giya ug misulay sa pipila ka mga spinning kumo ug kick pag-atake sa tibuok sa unang bayanan.

 

Sa diha nga ang ikaduha nga round nagsugod, Shlemenko nga giugbok ngadto sa sa sama nga game plano, ug konektado sa iyang spinning forearm flush uban sa apapangig sa Manhoef, sending him tumbling to the canvas. The hungry Russian native left nothing to chance and landed another strike before “Big” Juan McCarthy giduso siya sa pagpahayag kaniya sa mananaog sa 1:25 sa round 2.

 

“Manghinaut ko nga Bellator nakadungog kanako ug tugoti ako sa pagtul-id sa sayop nga akong gihimo sa nangagi ug magahatag kanako ug sa oportunidad sa pagpakig-away alang sa Bellator middleweight World Championship batok Brandon Halsey.”

 

Kanhi featherweight Champion Pat Curran‘s road back to the top of the talented division hit a road block against Featherweight Tournament winner Daniel Weichel sa Alemanya. The two fighters wasted no time teeing off with crisp punches and accurate kicks, keeping the fight standing for a majority of the first frame. Weichel swept the leg of the former champ, nga daling nakarekober sa iyang mga tiil ug na too nga pagbalik ngadto sa mix. Both fighters finished the final seconds of round one with a flurry of punches that drew loud applause from the Fresno crowd.

 

Curran began the second round with a visible cut over his left eye. After spending most of the round on their feet, Curran gidala Weichel ug mi-iskor og usa ka takedown, diin siya gipahamtang sa iyang kabubut-on sa Weichel alang sa katapusang minuto, lagmit winning kaniya sa round.

 

Ang ikatulo nga round Featured sa usa ka pagpadayon sa kulbahinam nga boksing sa Curran sa pagpangahas nga makapuntos sa laing takedown sa ikatolo, apan ang mga German nga fighter stuffed sa pagsulay, briefly tried to work on a choke and then disengaged to finish the fight on his feet. At the end of 15 minutos, Weichel migawas nga mananaog pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).

 

“Curran nga makab-ot mao nga daghan sa Bellator ug kini mao na ang usa ka kadungganan sa pagpakig-away kaniya. Karong gabhiona akong napamatud-an nga ako nahisakop dinhi. Ako misulti sa mga kalibutan nga ako moanha alang sa title shot ug sa nag-angkon sa bakus.”

 

Julia Budd (7-2) ug Gabrielle Holloway (4-2) marked the first Bellator Women’s fight of the year. Makabenepisyo, ang Canadian Muay Thai specialist nagpakita sa usa ka pag-ayo-rounded kahanas-gibutang sa tibuok away mipatigbabaw batok Holloway, nga mikuha sa away sa mubo nga pahibalo. Budd worked well from the clinch, utilized several knee strikes and connected with a straight right hand in the closing seconds of round one. Holloway showed great poise throughout, ug mitrabaho Budd uban sa usa ka takedown sa pag-abli sa ikatulo nga round, Apan Budd nakahimo sa transisyon ngadto sa usa ka armbar pagsulay, ug sa katapusan nagtrabaho sa iyang dalan ngadto sa Holloways’ balik ug grinded sa usa ka dominanteng unanimous decision mi-iskor og 30-26, 30-25 ug 30-24.

 

“Ako tinuod nga nasagmuyo nga wala ko sa pagkuha sa mga knockout,” Miingon Budd. “Naglaum ko sa pagkuha sa akong mga tiil, ug sa pagbalaan niini nga nagatindog o humanon kini sa ibabaw sa yuta, apan siya nga kontrolado sa akong mga kamot ug ako dili sa pagkuha sa akong mga kamot free sa paghuman niini.

 

“Siya turtled sa tibuok panahon aron ako dili siko ug postura ug hampakon sama sa akong gusto, apan kini siguradong usa ka butang nga ako goinvg sa pagtrabaho sa alang sa sunod nga away.”

 

Sa mga gabii sa pag-abli away, kini mao ang usa ka gubat sa duha ka kaayo accomplished wrestlers sa Chris Honeycutt, usa ka duha ka-time All-D1 Amerikano ug Clayton MacFarlane, a D2 National Champion. With the vocal hometown crown behind him, Honeycutt gikan sa mga ganghaan lig-on ug gigamit batid nga yuta kontrol ug tukma talagsaong sa tibuok sa unang duha ka rounds. The highly regarded welterweight prospect Honeycutt exhibited great strength at points, tossing MacFarlane to the ground. MacFarlane opened the third frame with a takedown, apan Honeycutt naulian control, took his opponents back and rained down strikes to MacFarlane’s body. MacFarlane, karon 4-1, dili makahimo sa pagpanalipod sa iyang kaugalingon gikan sa lawas pagbunal, ug referee Jason Herzog mihunong sa away sa 4:16 sa ikatulo nga round.

 

“Ako sa Victory, apan ko ganahan nga nakadawat sa TKO sa usa ka sayo pa round,” Miingon Honeycutt, nga improb sa iyang rekord ngadto sa 6-0 uban sa TKO nga kadaugan.