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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 203: PITBULL VS. WEICHEL 2 RESULTS & ГАЛЕРЕЯ

 

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Bellator 203 Scorecards

 

Bellator 203 Official Results:

Patricio “Pitbull” (27-4) дар барн-. Дониёл Weichel (39-10) тавассути қарори ҹудо (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)

*“Pitbull” retains Bellator featherweight world championship

Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) дар барн-. Jamie Sloane (8-5, 1 NC) тавассути TKO (коршиканӣ) дар 1:19 як даври

Андрей Koreshkov (21-2) дар барн-. Vaso Bakocevic (33-18-1) via KO at 1:06 як даври

Alen Amedovski (6-0) дар барн-. Will Fleury (4-1) via KO at 1:39 як даври

Maxim Radu (9-1) дар барн-. Simone La Preziosa (3-5) тавассути TKO (коршиканӣ) дар 4:50 як даври

Michele Martignoni (4-0) дар барн-. Simone D’Anna (4-2) тавассути KO (head kick) дар :06 seconds of round one

*Martignoni ties record for fastest KO in Bellator history

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MONUMENTAL BELLATOR 203 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10 PRESS CONFERENCE FROM ROME’S CAPITOL HILL

 

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BELLATOR’S FIRST EVENT IN THE ETERNAL CITY TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY, ИЮЛ 14 АЗ IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO

ROME – Bellator fighters and officials gathered today at Piazza del Campidoglio (Rome’s Capitol Hill) in advance of the company’s first event in The Eternal City, which takes place at il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico this Saturday, Июл 14.

 

 

 

Fans tuning in Saturday evening are in store for a double main event featuring a rematch between Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) ва Дониёл Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara(19-12), бо назардошти оид ба Jamie Sloane (8-3) дар гаронвазн нур.

 

 

 

Bellator Kickboxing will also be on display, as featherweight champion Kevin Ross (45-13) defends his crown against Габриэл Varga (21-6) and international sensation Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) меандешад Chingiz Allazov (53-2).

 

Bellator 203 will be broadcast Saturday, Июл 14 free on Paramount Network at 8 Земле. ЕТ / 7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 10. Limited tickets remain and are on sale now at Bellator.com.

 

Updated Bellator 203 Fight Card:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) против. Дониёл Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Event: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) против. Jamie Sloane (8-4, 1 NC)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Андрей Koreshkov (20-2) против. Vaso Bakocevic (33-17-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Alen Amedovski (5-0) против. Will Fleury (4-0)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Simone La Preziosa (3-4) против. Maxim Radu (8-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Simone D’Anna (4-1) против. Michele Martignoni (3-0)

 

 

 

Updated Bellator Kickboxing 10 Card асосӣ:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) против. Габриэл Varga (15-6)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) против. Chingiz Allazov (56-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (11-1) против. Domenico Lomurno (31-8)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Martine Michieletto (21-11-3) против. Gloria Peritore (13-2-1)

200-Фунт. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Mattia Faraoni (27-4) против. Raffaele Vitale (57-9)

 

 

 

Updated Bellator Kickboxing 10 Card пешакӣ:

183-Фунт. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriele Casella (18-2-1) против. Alex Negrea (11-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Davide Armanini (29-1) против. Fatmir Gordi (23-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Antonio Campagna (26-15-3) против. Florenzo Pesare (31-9)

Flyweight Savate Bout: Leonardo Caputi (13-8-4) против. Tarik Totss (3-10-2)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; BELLATOR HOSTS FIRST EVENT IN THE ANCIENT CITY ON JULY 14

PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST DANIEL WEICHEL, WHILE ITALY’S ALESSIO SAKARA RETURNS TO ACTION

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IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO ALSO HOSTS BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10, WHERE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THE LINE

Лос Анҷелес – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, Июл 14.

 

 

 

 

In a double main event, the card sees a rematch between Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) ва Дониёл Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (19-12), бо назардошти оид ба Jamie Sloane (8-3) дар гаронвазн нур. Bellator Romewill air on Paramount Network and marks the promotion’s first trek to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

 

 

 

Kickboxing will also be on display, мисли Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) seeks to become the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing lightweight champ when he meets Chingiz Allazov (53-2), while Bellator Kickboxing’s featherweight champion, Kevin Ross (45-13), will defend his crown against Габриэл Varga (21-6).

 

Bellator Rome will be broadcast Saturday, Июл 14 free on Paramount Network at 9 Земле. ЕТ / 8 p.m. Ч., while details about Bellator Kickboxing 10, including additional matchups will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are on sale now at Bellator.com and Oktagon.it.

 

 

 

 

“From the beginning of Bellator’s international expansion, Italy has always played an integral role in our growth,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Following successful events in the gorgeous cities of both Florence and Torino, it only made sense to bring a card to Rome, the home of the Colosseum, a city that has seen warriors do battle since 80 AD.”

 

 

 

 

“Pitbull” reclaimed the 145-pound championship by defeating Дониёл Straus via unanimous decision in April of last year, notching his 14умиBellator victory and becoming the winningest athlete in promotional history in the process. Дар бораи июл 14, the 30-year-old Natal, Brazil-native will bring into the Bellator cage his impressive record of 19 stoppages in 25 opportunities against a man he has defeated once already, coming from behind on the judges’ scorecards to knockout Daniel Weichel at Bellator 138.

 

 

 

Quietly running rampant through Bellator’s featherweight division during his nine-fight promotional tenure, Daniel Weichel’s only Bellator defeat took place at the hands of his upcoming Bellator Rome ҳарифи. Since the loss, Weichel has climbed the ranks once again, besting notable fighters within the division such as Эмануэл Санчес, Georgi Karakhanyan and Юҳанно “Macapa” en route to his current number one contender status. Ҳозир, with an opportunity to right the loss, “Drake” will take the two-hour flight from Germany to Rome, with the hopes of winning championship gold on his mind.

 

 

 

 

The pride of Italy, Alessio Sakara is set to make his fourth appearance for Bellator, a promotion where he has already defeated both Joey Beltran and Brett Rogers via knockout, as well as challenged for the Bellator middleweight title. Prior to joining the Viacom-owned organization, “Legionarius” spent the majority of his career with UFC, where he built his reputation as a powerful knockout artist. Аз 33 fights as a professional, Sakara has collected 19 ғалабаҳои Мансаб, аз ҷумла: 15 finishes and 10 first-round knockouts.

 

 

 

 

Sloane will be making his Bellator debut when he looks to play the role of spoiler in Sakara’s home country. With a winning record of 8-3, the BAMMA veteran has also made appearances at heavyweight and middleweight since beginning his professional career in 2014.

 

 

 

 

Referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace has put together an incredible 46-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 ва 2012.

 

 

 

 

Currently in the midst of a 27-fight winning streak of his own, the 24-year-old Allazov has not suffered defeat since 2014, winning the K-1 super middleweight championship along the way. Hailing from Belarus, Allazov brings a Thai boxing style to the Bellator Kickboxing ring, a discipline that has helped him defeat fighters the likes of Bellator Kickboxing veteran Mustapha Haida, дар байни дигарон.

 

 

 

 

With four wins under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, Kevin Ross recently added the promotion’s inaugural featherweight belt to his already impressive list of accolades. Throughout his 58-fight career, Ross has previously held the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight, WBC Muay-Thai International super lightweight and Lion Fight super lightweight titles.

 

 

 

 

A two-time Glory featherweight champion, Gabriel Varga signed with Bellator in March of 2017, immediately making it clear that his sights were clearly set on competing against Ross. Italian fans may remember the 32-year-old Canadian from his Bellator Kickboxing 8 пайдоиш, where he stopped Roberto Gheorghita in the second round of action.

Updated Bellator Rome Card асосӣ:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) против. Дониёл Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) против. Jamie Sloane (8-3)

 

 

 

 

Updated Bellator Kickboxing 10 Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) против. Chingiz Allazov (53-2)

Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) против. Габриэл Varga (21-6)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

 

 

 

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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

 

COMPLETE RESULTS, ГАЛЕРЕЯ, VIDEO & QUOTES FROM Bellator 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, Италия

ҲАМЧУНИН, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT ИЮЛ 7, 2018

FLORENCE, Италия – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Alessio Sakara, in his bid for the middleweight title at Bellator 190. Аммо, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Бо пирӯзии, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Илова бар ин, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Июл 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Июл 7."

 

Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

 

Bellator 190: Carvalho против. Sakara Натоиҷи:

Рафаэл Carvalho (15-1) шикаст Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) via KO at 0:44 як даври

 

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Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Alessio] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”

 

Брэндон Girtz (15-7) шикаст Luka Jelcic (10-3) via TKO at 1:57 як даври

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0

Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Таълимиву тамринии буд, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”

 

Alejandra Lara (7-1) шикаст Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 як даври

 

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Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that имшаб. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”

 

Carlos Miranda (11-3) шикаст Mihail Nica (6-1) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) шикаст Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 як даври

 

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Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

Bellator Kickboxing 8 Натоиҷи:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) шикаст Giannis Boukis (27-2) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

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Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different имшаб. Пеш аз ҳама, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Ман тайёр ҳастам ба ҷанг. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Ман ба шумо қавл медиҳам, I can make you famous.”

 

Joe Schilling (23-9) шикаст Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) тавассути қарори якдилонаи (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/liprom6xnlsvco3/AABPJD0B3Pe8d_8Gm5LmbNYua?dl=0

Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Смит) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”

 

John Wayne Parr (98-32) шикаст Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) via TKO at 2:32 аз даври се

 

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Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, вале айни замон, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) шикаст Kevin Ross (45-13) тавассути қарори ҹудо (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

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Габриэл Varga (14-5) шикаст Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) via TKO at 2:49 аз даври ду

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Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9

ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 190

Лос Анҷелес – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Шанбе, Декабр 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.

 

Bellator 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 Земле. ВА/7 Земле. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Рафаэл Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). Дар Илова, Брэндон Girtz (14-7) меандешад Luca Jelcic (10-2) дар қабул намояд, ҳол он Mihail Nica (6-0) ба талаботи Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) ҷангӣ Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Дар ҳамин ҳол, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) ва Kevin Ross (45-12) бо назардошти оид ба Giannis Boukis (27-1) ва Hamza Imane (49-12-2) мутаносибан, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) challenges Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130уми time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Габриэл Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Complete Bellator 190: Carvalho против. Sakara Card:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Рафаэл Carvalho (14-1) против. Alessio Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Брэндон Girtz (14-7) против. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) против. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) против. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Card пешакӣ:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Gregory Babene (18-11) против. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Welterweight чорабинии асосии (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) против. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Joe Schilling (22-9) против. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 Фунт. Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (97-32) против. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) против. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Габриэл Varga (13-5) против. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO

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Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote:I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote:It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Ҳақиқат, for me, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos

John Wayne Parr (96-32) дар барн-. Nando Calzetta (45-10) via Head Kick at 2:59 of Round 2

John Wayne Parr Quote:He was tough, he came to fight. He wanted to mix and trade but I was more than happy to do that with the hands. I thought I was a little bit sharper, but he had a crack – he had a good go and hopefully it was entertaining for the crowd,” John Wayne Parr said. “Before this fight I really wanted to do something impressive and get an impressive finish so to score a head kick knockout is like a slam dunk. I feel like Michael Jordan right now. I’ve been watching Bellator and I just want to be a star here and hopefully tonight is gonna put that notch in my belt and help me fulfill that dream.

Parr против. Calzetta Photos

Mustapha Haida (46-5-2) defeated Enriko Kehl (45-12-1) via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mustapha Haida Quote: I’m very happy for with the victory. I think I broke my hand or my wrist in the second round so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish the fight, but I dug down deep and was able to get through the match,” Haida said. “Fighting for Bellator Kickboxing here in Italy has been a great experience for me and I hope to continue to fight here.

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D’Isanto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote:I came into someone’s home town tonight, and the guy had a lot more experience in kickboxing than I do, so I’m quite happy with the win. It’s a different rhythm out there. I’m used to Muay-Thai, which I’ve been practicing my whole life. I’ve done a few fights without elbows even though it’s still Muay-Thai so it’s a bit different from what I just did tonight. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Кокер, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

TORINO, Италия

Рафаэл Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 of Round 4

Quote from Rafael Carvalho:The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.

Carvalho против. Manhoef Fight Photos Here

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Anastasia Yankova:I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova saidIt wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 lbs. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

Mircea Валериу (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Quote from Valeriu Mircea:I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.

Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here

Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 of Round 1

Quote from Mihail Nica:I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym Фардо to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 Нишасти матбуотӣ

 

EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Шанбе IN TORINO, Италия

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TORINO, Италия – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho против. Изуми 2 ва Bellator Kickboxing 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Италия. In addition to the fighters, Президенти Bellator Scott Кокер, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Шанбе nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Carvalho против. Изуми 2 airs this Шанбе, Апрел 8 оид ба хӯшае дар 3 Земле. ВА and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 Земле. ВА. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.

 

Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Рафаэл Carvalho (13-1) бар зидди Изуми (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) рӯ ба рӯи Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Updated Bellator 176: Carvalho против. Изуми 2 Card асосӣ:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Рафаэл Carvalho (13-1) против. Изуми (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) против. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Djamil Присила (12-3) против. Mircea Валериу (13-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) против. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

Updated Bellator Kickboxing 5 Card асосӣ:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) против. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) против. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) против. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Мубориза Фарқияти Welterweight: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) против. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Мубориза Фарқияти Featherweight: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) против. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

‘KING MODEFEATS SATOSHI ISHII WITH A SHUTOUT DECISION VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 169

JAMES GALLAGHER & SINEAD KAVANAGH SCORE WINS FOR THEIR HOMETOWN FANS WHO PACKED THE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Dec. 16, 2016) – In the evening’s main event, it was wrestler versus judo practitioner as Муҳаммад «Подшоҳи Mo" Lawal (20-5, 1 NC) returned to moneyweight to face Olympic Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-7-1). King Mo avoided Ishii’s crafty throws as he scored a couple takedowns of his own throughout the fight. The contest finished with a shutout unanimous decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) барои “King Mo.

Ҳозир, after yet another impressive performance during the main event of “Bellator 169,” Lawal looks to end 2016 in style by repeating his domination over Rizin Fighting Federation opponents, when the 2015 eight-man Rizin heavyweight tournament winner returns to grand prix action during the Japanese-based promotion’s New Year’s Eve weekend of events.

Fresh off his victory in Dublin tonight, Lawal now sets his sights on the fellow contestants competing in the quarterfinals of the open-weight grand prix on Dec. 29 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan – the semifinals and finals are set for Dec. 31.

The 35-year-old former Strikeforce Champion defeated Brett McDermott, Teodoras Aukstuolis and Jiri Prochazka en route to winning the heavyweight tournament last year, now the “King” looks to retain his crown against the likes of: Shane Carwin, Amir Aliakbari, Mirko Filipovic, Kaido Hoovelson, Tsuyoshi Kosaka, Valentin Moldavsky, and Szymon Bajor.

With a second tournament victory in Japan, “King Mo” would cap off a stellar 2016 кампания, a 365-day run where in addition to Ishii, the American Top Team standout took current Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Фил Дэвис to the limit during their “Bellator 154” tussle back in May

Gallagher Sinks in RNC During Third Frame of Co-Main Event

 

In what many considered “the people’s main event,” the highly touted SBG prospect James Gallagher (5-0) kept his composure through the first two hard fought rounds against Энтони Тейлор (1-2). The American threw several powerful strikes, connecting on multiple occasions as Gallagher fought from safe range. Not long after the start of the final round the “Strabanimal” took the back of “Pretty Boy” Taylor with a body triangle actively looking to find a choke. It looked as though Taylor had it under control, walking across the cage toward his corner, pandering to the camera with a smile but seconds later, he was on his stomach, where he succumbed to a rear naked choke at 1:52 аз даври се. Дар замони мутаваққиф, the judges were split with the cards reading 20-18, 18-20 ва 19-19 after the first two rounds.

Kavanagh Gets the Irish Crowd Started with UD Victory

Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) was determined to put one on the board for the home team and that’s exactly what she did when she defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-1) бо қарори якдилонаи (30-25, 30-26, 30-27). Kavanagh stalked the Greek regional champion around the cage and scored on a great deal of combinations up against the fence. Kallionidou showed impressive resiliance, toughing out firestorm after firestorm of punches and bouncing back as though unfazed.

“Drake” Weichel Wants Another Shot at the Title

In the first televised fight of the evening, the crowd was loud, hoping to propel their Irishman Brian “Pikeman” Moore (9-5) to victory against Дониёл Weichel (38-9). Moore looked sharp on his feet, throwing crisp jabs before getting taken to the canvas. From the ground, Moore fought off several rear-naked choke attempts before rolling into a triangle choke 4:44 into the first frame, making it 0-2 for the Irish-born fighters to start the card.

Who Else but Cameron Else to Spoil Hot Prospect Dylan Tukes Night

 

An electric Irish partisan crowd was on hand at the 3Arena in Dublin, but it didn’t take long for Great Britan’s Cameron Else (4-3) to silence them all with a jaw-dropping knockout victory over the highly-touted hometown fighter Dylan Tuke (3-1) танҳо 20 seconds into round one.

ALL FIGHTERS SUCCESSFULLY MAKE WEIGHT – BELLATOR MMA & BAMMA DOUBLE HEADER EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW NIGHT INSIDE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Dec. 15, 2016) – The official weigh-ins for both "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” ва “BAMMA 27” took place this afternoon at the 1878 club inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ирландия. The competitors are now ready for action Фардо at 3Arena, with the event airing on SPIKE at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч..

 

The Spike-televised main card will be highlighted by a heavyweight main event pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Дар Илова, Энтони Тейлор (1-1) will look to quite the crowd as he enters enemy territory to challenge Northern Ireland’s own James Gallagher (4-0) in a featherweight co-main clash.

 

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also have the unique opportunity to experience an additional fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. The bantamweight belt will be on the line at “BAMMA 27,” as Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) ва Alan Philpott (16-8) prepare to duke it out for the division gold.

 

"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” takes place inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ирландия, and will air free on SPIKE at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч..

 

 

"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Card: (SPIKE TV – 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч.)

Heavyweight Main Event: Satoshi Ishii (236.6 lbs.) против. Муҳаммад «Подшоҳи Mo" Lawal (213 lbs.)

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Энтони Тейлор (145.8 lbs.) против. James Gallagher (145.6 lbs.)

 

Featherweight Feature Bout: Brian Moore (146 lbs.) против. Дониёл Weichel (145.6 lbs.)

 

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Elina Kallionidou (135.8 lbs.) против. Sinead Kavanagh (135.2 lbs.)

 

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Cameron Else (145.2 lbs.) против. Dylan Tuke (144.6 lbs.)