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Ken Shamrock’s Valor Bare Knuckle Boxing Returns April 22nd in Miami

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RENO, Nev. (Gener 31, 2022) – Ken Shamrock’s Valor Bare Knuckle (ValorBK) Boxing returns to action April 22, 2022, with “real bare-knuckle fights,” featuring thrilling bouts between professional fighters, often matching mixed-martial-arts fighters versus boxers, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

ValorBK, presented by Valor Sports Inc. and Ken Shamrock, showcases all-action, unfettered entertainment by fierce fighters stepping into the Bout Circle. ValorBK brings forth the world’s first true Bare-Knuckle competition, setting the industry standard for both fighters and fans.
Trèvol, universally known in combat sports as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” is a living legend and industry pioneer who is responsible for accelerating some of the most successful companies, brands, and movements in the last two decades of combat sports.
Best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Pride Fighting Championships, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Total Nonstop Wrestling Action, and Pancrase, Shamrock is taking Valor Bare Knuckle to the forefront of contemporary combat sports.

“ValorBK is a lifelong vision realized after decades of global competition at the highest level across various combat sports,” Shamrock said. “With the innovation of the Bout Circle and our unique rulesets, ValorBK will take the industry by storm. No gloves, no ropes, no cages, no dirty boxing, is a concept born in part out of competition and is perfect for the next phase of combat sports.


“‘Stand them up’ was a theme I heard throughout my career. I know what fans want to see and what real fighters want to do. Our first event was the proof. ValorBK will be the platform to disrupt bare-knuckle boxing while also enhancing the great sport of boxing by developing a generation of skilled fighters tilted towards action. We are pleased to announce our return and hope you tune in for more big updates.”


Due to a restructuring and COVID-19 restrictions, ValorBK has been regrouping since its inaugural event, Setembre 20, 2019, a 4 Bears Casino in Newtown, North Dakota. (ValorBK1 replay available to watch at https://valorbk.com/events/)


ValorBK 2 matchups, as well as viewing and ticket information, are coming soon.


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INFORMACIÓ


Lloc web : valorbk.com, kenshamrock.com
Facebook: /valorbk, /worldsmostdangerousman
Refilo: @ValorBK, @ShamrockKen
Instagram: @valorbk, @kenshamrockofficial
TikTok: @kensharmrockwmdm


ABOUT VALOR BARE KNUCKLE: ValorBK is a well-organized TRUE bare-knuckle professional sport that was founded by Ken Shamrock, UFC & Wrestling Hall of Famer.

Valor Buck Knuckle (ValorBK) is founded upon a “By a fighter for the fighters” principle.


ValorBK™ is committed to preserving the purity of bare-knuckle boxing and passing that immersive experience to the audience by showcasing the God-given talents of fighters worldwide through safer, but faster, and more exhilarating bare-knuckle bouts.


Valor Sports Inc is a media-based technology company that creates exciting sports entertainment content in part by securing and promoting combat sports events.
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Former World Boxing Champion Ishe Smith on Sept 22 Valor Bare Knuckle PPV

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LaALOR BARE KNUCKLE INC. (VBK™) SIGNS WITH INTEGRATED SPORTS MEDIA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF VBK™ LIVE FIGHTS AND ANCILLARY PROGRAMMING




Cheyenne, Wyoming, Agost 8, 2019 – Ken Shamrock, the World’s Most Dangerous Man and co-founder of Valor Bare Knuckle Inc. (VBK™), today announced he has signed with Integrated Sports Media (ISM), one of the leading distributors of combat sports programming in North America, to present VBK ancillary programs and live fights.



Shamrock also announced VBK: 1, Valor Bare Knuckle’s inaugural event taking place from New Town, North Dakota at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge will feature a one-night heavyweight tournament between three UFC Vets: Jack May, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Mark Godbeer and legend of the kickboxing ring “Mighty Mo.” També, former world champion boxer Ishe Smith will make his bare-knuckle debut on the Sept. 21 targeta.



“We are pleased that every major cable, digital and satellite provider is being so responsive to the Valor Bare Knuckle brand of fighting,” said Shamrock. “Doug Jacobs and Integrated Sports Media did a phenomenal job securing OTT and traditional pay-per-view platforms for our events. Sense dubte, Setembre 21 will be an intriguing night that delivers an unprecedented combat sports experience for fight fans everywhere. Valor Bare Knuckle is here, and it’s here to stay.”



“Integrated Sports Media is thrilled to be distributing the inaugural Valor Bare Knuckle event to the pay-per-view audiences in the United States and Canada,” said Doug Jacobs, Owner, Integrated Sports Media. “It is an honor to represent Ken Shamrock, who is not only a combat sports and wrestling legend, but also has fought with and without gloves in the ring and the cage. We are excited about this promotion and its future as a regulated professional sport throughout North America.”



Valor Bare Knuckle’s inaugural event, VBK: 1 will be available live via on pay-per-view at 9:00 p.m. I / 6:00 p.m. PT on iNDEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH, VUBIQUITY in the United States, as well as Bell TV, Shaw Communications, Rogers and SaskTel in Canada, i la FITE.TV digital platform for a suggested retail price of $29.95. (taxes and fees may apply).



VBK: 1 will take place live from the New Events Center of 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota on Saturday, Set. 21, 2019.



Shamrock is a UFC® Hall of Famer and a four-time heavyweight world champion fighter and a WWE® Superstar and international wrestling legend. He is the UFC Superfight heavyweight champion, King of Pancrase champion, NWA/TNA champion, and the WWE IC champion.



The sport of bare-knuckle fighting is regulated in Florida, Mississippi and Wyoming and is under consideration with several more states across America.
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Team Gunn Official Statement on the passing on Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson

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Hackensack, Nova Jersey (Juny 7, 2016) – World Bare Knuckle Boxing heavyweight champion Bobby Gunn is deeply saddened by the passing of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson.

For the last several years, rumors were circulating of a matchup between Gunn and the backyard fighting legend turned professional fighter.

The two had discussed a match and Gunn personally challenged Kimbo after his courageous come from behind victory over Ken Shamrock in June 2015. Due to what had been said about one another publicly, Gunn thought it may be an intense meeting. Surprisingly, it was the exact opposite.

“I thought there would’ve been a lot of animosity between us since the fight had been discussed and I was pretty adamant about facing him,” said Gunn. “The truth is, and you can see it in the video on YouTube, he was a very nice man. When the cameras were off, we ended up discussing how our sons were both up and coming fighters, our families and other things. A aquest punt, I earned more respect for him as a human being than I ever would have if we fought.”

Last night, Gunn was notified that Kimbo was admitted to the hospital and in bad shape. Poc després, multiple outlets reported he passed away at 42. As a family man first and fighter second, Gunn was devastated.

“It was very sad to read that he passed, especially at such a young age and so quickly. He has six children and a loving wife that he left behind. Once you got past the rough street fighter, Kevin Ferguson was a very nice person and everybody who met him felt the same way. I’d like to send my condolences to his friends, fans and most importantly his family.

Gunn also plans to pay respects to Kimbo and his family in the ring.

In my next fight, I’ll be defending my bare knuckle championship against Shannon Ritch. The fight is scheduled to be near his hometown of Miami, Florida and I’ll be dedicating the defense to Kimbo Slice. I’d like to personally invite his family to attend the event. 305 forever.”

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BELLATOR MMA BRINGS FANS CLOSER TO THEIR FAVORITE FIGHTERS WITH NEW VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY

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Per sobre de: Frank Shamrock experiencing Virtual Reality (VR) via headset (crèdit fotogràfic: Bellator MMA/Lucas Noonan)

 

SANTA MONICA (Març 9, 2016) – Bellator MMA is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring the most forward-thinking technology to its ever-increasing fan-base, providing them with unrivaled access to the world-class promotion and its superstars. During the record-shattering “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” event this past February, Bellator launched a virtual reality initiative, giving fans a new immersive behind-the-scenes experience, from inside and Kimbo Slice’s locker room before their fights to walking down the ramp with the fighters in front of thousands of fans at the Toyota Center in Houston.

 

“We’re continuously looking for new ways to leverage technology to bring our fans into the cage per dir-ho,", Va dir Bellator COO Jason Jordan. “We want to make them feel more connected to the sport of MMA, to the fighters themselves and to the underlying storylines that fuel the emotion and passion of the sport. In this sense, we are very excited about the potential that Virtual Reality holds, and this was unequivocally proven in Houston where we captured some groundbreaking and incredibly immersive footage that I’m sure both hardcore and casual fans alike will enjoy. Not only did we break ratings records that night, but we also raised the creative bar with our VR coverage in terms of literally engulfing fans in the energy and excitement that makes MMA like no other sport.”

 

To shoot the VR footage, Bellator used three separate six-camera rigs using GoPro cameras including one that was fully spherical, attached to a stabilized, mobile monopod. This camera was used for capturing fighters as they left their locker rooms and entered the arena. Two rigs were tethered to a monitoring command center, which allowed producers to monitor the cameras from each rig. Bellator also used Kolor’s Autopano software to stitch together the footage from the GoPro rigs and Adobe Premiere and After Effects to edit and apply graphics to the final stitch.

 

CHECK IT OUT: To re-live some of the action from “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie,” fans can check out the Bellator VR Experience by clicking en aquest lloc. It is recommended to use a smartphone or tablet for best results, or better yet a VR headset.

 

Sobre Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA és una organització mixta líder Arts Marcials amb molts dels millors boxejadors del món. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, Bellator està disponible per a gairebé 500 milions de llars a tot el món en més de 140 països. Als Estats Units, Bellator es pot veure a Spike TV, el líder de la televisió MMA. Bellator MMA està compost per un equip executiu que inclou professionals de la indústria superior en producció de televisió, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. Bellator té la seu a Santa Monica, Califòrnia i propietat del gegant de l'entreteniment Viacom, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

 

Sobre Spike:

Espiga està disponible a les 98.7 milió de llars i és una divisió de Viacom Media Networks. Una unitat de Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks és un dels creadors més importants del món de programació i contingut en totes les plataformes de mitjans de comunicació. L’adreça d’Internet de Spike és www.spike.com i up-to-the-minute i la informació de premsa d'arxiu i fotografies, visiteu el lloc de premsa de Spike a http://www.spike.com/press. Siga amb nosaltres a Twitter spiketvpr per l'últim en trencar notícies, darrere de les escenes d'informació i fotos.

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ROYCE GRACIE, KIMBO SLICE EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 149’

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Febrer 19) - És un aparellament que és sinònim de l'esport de les arts marcials mixtes — Ken Shamrock versus Royce Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," it was Gracie who went home with a second victory over Shamrock in the third fight of their classic rivalry.

 

After landing a knee to the body of Shamrock, Gracie pounced, raining down hammerfists to the temple of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” that forced the referee to call a stoppage to the action at 2:22 del marc de l'obertura. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo Slice (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Pit 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 de la tercera ronda. The win ends a longstanding beef between the two men that began in the streets of Perrine, and wound up being settled inside the Bellator MMA cage.

Derek Camps (16-6) upset Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 segons a la segona ronda. Amb la victòria, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Michael Veler i Brandon Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Emanuel Newton i Linton Vassell featured multiple low blows, which ultimately cost “The Hardcore Kid” the bout on the scorecards, with judges’ giving scores of (30-26, 29-27, 29-27). Amb la victòria, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Emmanuel Sánchez (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie," derrotant Daniel Pineda (21-12) amb desenes de (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Amb la victòria, “El Matador” has now won three consecutive bouts at featherweight and continues his pursuit of trying to become the “Oscar De La Hoya” of mixed martial arts.

Resultats Preliminars:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) derrotat Richard Knepp (3-3) per TKO (cops) a :42 Mahon (5-4) derrotat Davis Sylvester (5-4) mitjançant TKO a 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) derrotat Ryan Hollins (10-8) per decisió unànime (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) derrotat Anthony Ivy (1-1) a través de la submissió (anaconda choke) a 2:09 or R1

Justin Wren (12-2) derrotat Joan Torres (4-5) per decisió unànime (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) derrotat Angel Zamora a través de la submissió (armbar) a 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) derrotat Ruben Esparza (1-1) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) derrotat Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) a través de la submissió (guillotina) a 2:33 of R1

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MMA LEGENDS KEN SHAMROCK & ROYCE GRACIE SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 149’ SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Febrer 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins dijous inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " are set to enter the cage and fight demà night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) contra Royce Gracie (14-2-3) per tercera vegada i Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) i Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, quan s'enfronti a Daniel Pineda (21-11). I, Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Derek Camps (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre combats preliminars transmetre a Spike.com a 6 p.m. Connecticut. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Targeta principal: (En directe a SPIKE - 9 p.m. I/8:00 p.m. Connecticut)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Ken Shamrock (201.2) vs. Royce Gracie (190.8)

Bellator Esdeveniment Principal de pes pesat: Kimbo Slice (232) vs. "5000 cofres" (265)

Bellator Característica Lleugera Bout: Melvin Guillard (156) vs. Derek Camps (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Linton Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sánchez (149.2) vs. Daniel Pineda (148.2)

 

Targeta preliminar: (Spike.com - 6 p.m. I/5:00 p.m. Connecticut)

 

Bellator de Pes Pesat Característica Lluita: Justin Wren (247) vs. Joan Torres (259.8)

Bellator de Pes Ploma de funcions Lluita: Davis Sylvester (144.2) vs. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator de pes mitjà de funcions de Lluita: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) vs. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator de Pes Gall de funcions Lluita: Adrian Yanez (134.6) vs. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator de pes mitjà de funcions de Lluita: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) vs. Richard Knepp (184.8)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Fight: Mike Trinh (128.8) vs. Angel Zamora (129.4)

Bellator Característica Lleugera Lluita: Jason Langellier (158.4) vs. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator de Pes Ploma de funcions Lluita: Manny Lozoya (142) vs. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: TRÈVOL VS. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Febrer. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Scott Coker, on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, amb Ken Shamrock (28-16-2), Royce Gracie (14-2-3), Kimbo Slice (5-2) i "Pit 5000” each contributing to the highly entertaining press conference with great soundbites, that you can find in the video above.

 

The highly anticipated event takes place aquest divendres at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comi L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator .

Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) i Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. En acció de ploma, Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, quan Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Camps (15-6).

 

Les entrades per a aquest arts marcials mixtes inici espectacle en poc $50 i estan a la venda a Bellator.com, així com HoustonToyotaCenter.com, les taquilles del Toyota Center i la zona de Houston, ubicacions de Randall.

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: TRÈVOL VS. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " double-main event took part in an open workout this afternoon at the beautiful, state-of-the-art O Athletik gym in Houston prior to their fights el divendres nit.

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Les característiques de l'esdeveniment Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) in action against Royce Gracie (14-2-3) per tercera vegada i Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, millor conegut com "Pit 5000."

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Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) i Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. En acció de ploma, Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, quan Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Camps (15-6).

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Les entrades per a aquest arts marcials mixtes inici espectacle en poc $50 i estan a la venda a Bellator.com, així com HoustonToyotaCenter.com, les taquilles del Toyota Center i la zona de Houston, ubicacions de Randall.

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"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " es transmet en viu i gratis per Spike en 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre que els combats preliminars transmetre en directe per Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

 

 

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MELVIN GUILLARD ARA, CARES, DEREK CAMPOS A ‘BELLATOR 149: TRÈVOL VS. GRACIE ’

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JUSTIN "THE BIG PYGMY" WREN TORNA A L'ACCIÓ EN EL PRESENT PRELIMINARI DE L'ESDEVENIMENT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Febrer 2, 2015) –Una lesió a Mike Bronzoulis ha canviat les coses durant la targeta principal televisada per SPIKE "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " a Febrer. 19 al Toyota Center a Houston, Texas. Ara, el concurs de pes lleuger s’enfonsarà Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) contra Derek Camps (15-6).

 

Addicionalment, Justin "El gran víking pigmeu" Wren (11-2) torna a l'acció en la que serà la seva segona aparició sota la pancarta de Bellator MMA, quan coneix Joan Torres (4-4) en punys pesats.

 

Les baralles s’uneixen a una carta que ja inclou un doble esdeveniment principal — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) es reuneix Royce Gracie (14-2-3) per tercera vegada i Kimbo Slice (5-2) lluitarà l'home que li ha estat trucant a terme des de la seva amistat va acabar fa anys, Dhafir Harris, millor conegut com "Pit 5000" (2-0). En acció de ploma, Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) intentarà continuar el seu ritme tòrrid quan es trobi Daniel Pineda (21-11) i antic títol de pes pesat lleuger Emanuel Newton (25-9) batalles Linton Vassell (15-5).

 

Les entrades per a aquest arts marcials mixtes inici espectacle en poc $50 i estan a la venda a Bellator.com, així com HoustonToyotaCenter.com, les taquilles del Toyota Center i la zona de Houston, ubicacions de Randall.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " es transmet en viu i gratis per Spike en 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut, mentre que els combats preliminars transmetre en directe per Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

 

Guillard va patir un horrible mà trencada durant el seu debut contra Bellator MMA Brandon Girtz a principis d'aquest any. "El jove assassí" ha deixat clar que té la intenció de lluitar finalment pel títol de 155 lliures, i el seu camí cap a l'or comença el febrer. 19 contra un dur nadiu de Texas amb molt per demostrar. De Guillard 32 guanya com a professional, 23 han arribat victòries abans d’arribar als quadres de puntuació dels jutges.

 

Conegut com "El semental" per a aquells que estiguin familiaritzats amb la seva carrera mixta d'arts marcials, Campos entrarà a la seva reunió amb Guillard muntant un patinatge de dues lluites. Durant el seu mandat de vuit combats amb Bellator MMA, el texà, de 27 anys, s'ha enfrontat a una gran quantitat de talent lleuger, enfrontant-se a noms semblants: Michael Chandler, Patricky Freire, Brandon Girtz (2x), i Estevan Payan.

 

Seria difícil trobar una història millor a tota MMA que la que Wren pot explicar. El bicampió nacional de lluita contra l’escola secundària va generar una gran quantitat d’atenció mediàtica a la carretera del seu debut promocional a "Bellator 141: Guillard vs.. Girt,”On va derrotar a Josh Burns. La seva història comença diversos anys abans, a 2010, quan Wren es va enfrontar a un oponent més dur del que es podia enfrontar en esports de combat: adicció.

 

Amb l’oportunitat de continuar lluitant sobre la taula, Wren va deixar l'esport i va començar el seu procés de recuperació. Una casual reunió amb un amic va portar Wren a un viatge a la República Democràtica del Congo, on es va trobar i va desenvolupar una profunda connexió amb els pigmeus Mbuti, molts dels quals van ser esclaus, vivint només de les restes amb què els pagarien els amos esclaus. Wren hi va trobar la seva vocació i va voler fer tot el que pogués per ajudar els pigmeus. Amb múltiples visites al Congo, incloent un període que va durar un any, Wren va iniciar una fundació anomenada "Lluita pels oblidats". A través dels seus esforços, Wren i el seu personal de 17 han comprat sistemàticament la terra dels propietaris d’esclaus, i fins ara han donat legalment 2,740 hectàrees de selva tropical fins als pigmeus, efectivament alliberant-los de l’esclavitud.

 

Associar-se amb altres grups com la Universitat Shalom i unir forces amb Water4.org, Wren i la seva organització benèfica són els responsables de la perforació 26 pous d’aigua per ajudar a proporcionar aigua neta tant als pigmeus com als antics amos esclaus, i tenen plans per perforar-ne centenars més. Addicionalment, l'equip ha començat un projecte d'agricultura sostenible per beneficiar i proporcionar aliments tant als pigmeus com als no pigmeus de la comunitat.

 

Mireu a continuació la lluita completa de 19 "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " targeta i assegureu-vos de sintonitzar SPIKE el febrer 19 a 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. CT per a un esdeveniment que té alguna cosa per a tots els fans de la lluita.

Completat “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie ”Fight Card

Bellator MMA Esdeveniment Principal Openweight: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Esdeveniment Principal de pes pesat: Kimbo Slice (5-2) vs. "5000 cofres" (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-5) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5)

Bellator MMA Característica Lleugera Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Derek Camps (15-6)

Bellator MMA pes ploma Característica Bout: Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

 

Targeta preliminar:

Batalla preliminar de pes pesant de Bellator MMA: Justin Wren (11-2) vs. Joan Torres (4-4)

Bellator MMA pes gall preliminar Bout: Davis Sylvester (5-3) vs. Jeremy Mahon (5-4)

Bellator MMA welter preliminar Bout: Charlie Ontiveros (6-4) vs. James Christopherson (2-2)

Bellator MMA de pes mitjà preliminar Bout: Ruben Esparsa (1-0) vs. C.J. Hancock (Debut)

Bellator MMA de pes mitjà preliminar Bout: Adrian Yanez (3-1) vs. Daniel Santos (3-0)

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH PITTING FORMER CHAMPION EMANUEL NEWTON AGAINST LINTON VASSELL COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 149: TRÈVOL VS. GRACIE’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Gener 5, 2016) –The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " a Febrer. 19 al Toyota Center a Houston, Texas is now complete, with the addition of a light heavyweight rematch featuring former Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) reunió Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC).

 

The fight joins a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) es reuneix Royce Gracie (14-2-3) per tercera vegada i Kimbo Slice (5-2) lluitarà l'home que li ha estat trucant a terme des de la seva amistat va acabar fa anys, Dhafir Harris, millor conegut com "Pit 5000.” In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) intentarà continuar el seu ritme tòrrid quan es trobi Daniel Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, quan Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1). Preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

 

Les entrades per a aquest arts marcials mixtes inici espectacle en poc $30 i estan a la venda a Bellator.com, així com HoustonToyotaCenter.com, les taquilles del Toyota Center i la zona de Houston, ubicacions de Randall.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " es transmet en viu i gratis per Spike en 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre que els combats preliminars transmetre en directe per Bellator.com i L'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

 

Both Newton and Vassell were participants in the four-man, light-heavyweight No. 1 contender tournament at "Bellator MMA: Dinamita.” Now, the pair of 205-pounders will look to re-establish themselves atop one of the deepest and most competitive divisions in Bellator MMA.

 

A former champion, Newton will be making his 12º appearance for the Scott Coker-led promotion and hopes to duplicate the success he experienced at the expense of Vassell during "Bellator 130: Newton vs. Vassell” back in 2014. Better known as “The Hardcore Kid,” the 31-year-old has been half of some of the most memorable contests in Bellator MMA history, namely, his spinning-backfist finish of “King Mo” and his back-and-forth war with current Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary.

 

Undoubtedly one of the goals for Vassell in 2016 is finding his way onto the recently announced Bellator MMA debut in London later this year. For this to come to fruition, “The Swarm” surely needs to redeem himself from the fifth-round, rear-naked choke submission defeat he suffered at the hands of his"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " adversari. Febrer 19 will mark the seventh time Vassell has competed under the Bellator MMA banner and “The Swarm” will be looking to add to his impressive finishing mark of 13 stoppages in 15 victòries.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie targeta de Lluita Actualitzat "

Bellator MMA Esdeveniment Principal Openweight: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Esdeveniment Principal de pes pesat: Kimbo Slice (5-2) vs. Pit 5000 (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA pes ploma Característica Bout: Emmanuel Sánchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

Bellator MMA Característica Lleugera Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1)