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FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, Aibreán 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Márta 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figinside the Budapest Sports Arena on Aibreán 14.

Chomh maith leis sin, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) Beidh aghaidh Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) Buaileann Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) aghaidh Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ag tosú ag 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Comhlánaigh Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig Príomh Cárta:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Réamh Cárta:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Mór (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

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RFA RETURNS TO SOUTH DAKOTA IN APRIL WITH CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER

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PRÍOMH IMEACHTAÍ: RAFAEL VIANA vs. DEVIN CLARK LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
CO-PRÍOMH IMEACHT:
LEANDRO HIGO vs.

JOEY MIOLLA
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
FIGHT Gné:
Jordon LARSON vs. BRIAN CAMOZZI
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
Dé hAoine, APRIL 15TH, 2016 BEO AR AXS TV
LIVE at the SANFORD PENTAGON in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Ticéid ar Díol Anois ag Ticketmaster.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aiséirí Alliance Troid (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be returning to South Dakota in April and is set to crown its first light-heavyweight champion and a new bantamweight champion. Sa an imeacht is mó, Devin “Brown Bear” Clark will fight for a world title in his hometown against top Brazilian prospect Rafael “Gaucho” Viana. I gcás comh-is mó, Joey “An Beast” Miolla and Leandro “PitBull” Higo will battle for the vacant bantamweight crown.
RFA 37 – Viana vs. Clark takes place Dé hAoine, April 15th ag an Pentagon Sanford i Sioux Falls, Dakota Theas. Beidh an cárta ar fad is mó a imreofar beo agus ar fud na tíre ar an AXS teilifíse ag 10 p.m. AGUS/ 7 p.m. PT.
“I am excited to announce that the RFA will be bringing two world title fights to South Dakota in April,” Luaite Soares. “Rafael Viana and Devin Clark are undefeated and two of the top 205-pound prospects in the world. They will compete for the inaugural RFA light-heavyweight title in the main event of RFA 37. Sa an comh-headliner, Joey Miolla and Leandro Higo will both return to the Sanford Pentagon to fight for the vacant RFA bantamweight title.”
Ticéid le haghaidh RFA 37 – Viana vs Clark are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com. You can also support your favorite fighter buy purchasing your tickets through CageTix.com/RFA.
Clark (5-0) is the most successful 205-pound fighter in RFA history and is looking to become the promotion’s first light-heavyweight champion in front of his hometown crowd. Clark is an NJCAA wrestling champion and a Golden Gloves boxing champion that has quickly seen his name rise to the top of several MMA light-heavyweight prospect rankings. The Lincoln High School graduate has earned over half of his career wins inside the RFA Octagon and will be looking for the biggest win of his career in the main event of RFA 37.
“It’s an honor to fight for the inaugural RFA light-heavyweight title in front of my hometown crowd in Sioux Falls,” stated Clark. “Becoming the first RFA light-heavyweight champion will mean even more to me since I get to do it against such a talented and tough opponent.”
Viana (6-0) is the older brother of Bellator star Guilherme Viana and he also trains alongside UFC star Glover Teixeira. He is a BJJ black belt and the reigning Shooto Brasil light-heavyweight champion. Viana, like Clark, has proven to be clinical with his finishing ability and is eager to fight outside of his native Brazil for the first time. His international debut will also be his first fight televised worldwide and Viana is looking to take full advantage of it.
“I am very honored to be given this opportunity,” stated Viana. “This will be my first international fight and it is a great honor to fight for the inaugural RFA light-heavyweight title. I will put on a great show for the fans at RFA 37.”
An imeacht comh-is mó de RFA 37 will culminate in crowning the third bantamweight champion in RFA history. The first two champions, Pedro Munhoz and Luke Sanders, Chuaigh 4-0 in the RFA before signing with the UFC. The vacant RFA bantamweight title will be up for grabs between two men who made their RFA debut on the same card last summer in back-to-back bouts. Joey Miolla (8-1) and Leandro Higo (15-2) represented their home countries on the historic “Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá vs. BRAZIL” event that took place last August at RFA 29. Both men were victorious that night and showed why they are two of the most highly-regarded 135-pound prospects in the sport. Ar Dé hAoine, April 15th, Miolla and Higo will face off inside the same building that they made their RFA debut last summer, but this time the winner will be walking away with RFA gold strapped around their waist.
RFA 37 will also feature one of South Dakota’s favorite sons as Jordon Larson (6-2) is set to return in the welterweight feature fight. Larson will be making his fourth appearance for the RFA in his hometown of Sioux Falls against Colorado native Brian Camozzi (5-2). Larson, who has been the recipient of three of the loudest ovations in RFA history, will once again make the walk to the RFA Octagon in front of his adoring hometown fans. He will face Camozzi, who is the younger brother of UFC star Chris Camozzi. The younger Camozzi brother made a huge statement in his RFA debut in January. He showcased his dynamic skill set by becoming the first person to finish Tyler Milner and he did it in less than one round.
RFA 37 – Viana vs Clark takes place Dé hAoine, April 15th ag an Pentagon Sanford i Sioux Falls, Dakota Theas. Additional bouts on the main card and preliminary card of RFA 37 Beidh a fógraíodh go luath. This will be the promotion’s fourth event to take place in “An Stát Sliabh Rushmore” of South Dakota and it will be the fourth RFA event of 2016. An cárta ar fad is mó de RFA 37 Beidh imreofar beo agus ar fud na tíre ar AXS teilifíse ag 10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT seoDé hAoine, April 15th.
Tabhair cuairt ar RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram ag RFAfighting, and Twitter at RFAfighting.
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RFA TUAIRISCEÁIN LEIS AN TALAMH NA 10,000 LAKES LE BLUMER vs Higo

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PRÍOMH IMEACHTAÍ:
MELVIN “CAREER KILLER” BLUMER
vs
LEANDRO “PitBull” Higo
Bantamweight Showdown
Dé hAoine, Samhain 6TH BEO AR AXS TV
LIVE from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Ticéid ar Díol Anois ag Ticketmaster.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aiséirí Alliance Troid (RFA) D'fhógair uachtarán Ed Soares inniu go mbeidh an cur chun cinn filleadh ar Minnesota le RFA 32 – Blumer vs. Higo i mí na Samhna. Beidh an imeacht is mó gné showdown bantamweight idir dhá cheann de na cinn ar ionchais is spreagúla mar Melvin Minnesota féin “Killer Gairme” Blumer cathanna dynamo Brasaíle Leandro “PitBull” Fig. RFA 32 – Blumer vs. Beidh Higo ar siúl Dé hAoine, 6 Samhain inside the Mystic Showroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Beidh an cárta ar fad is mó a imreofar beo agus ar fud na tíre ar an AXS teilifíse ag 10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT.
“Melvin Blumer agus Leandro Higo bhfuil an dá ag teacht as Bhuaigh ollmhór thar iar challengers teideal RFA”, Luaite Soares. “Ní féidir liom fanacht a fheiceáil cad a tharlaíonn nuair an dá chéim taobh istigh den RFA ochtagán le chéile ag RFA 32 i Prior Lake, Minnesota.”
Ticéid le haghaidh RFA 32 – Blumer vs. Tá Higo ar fáil le ceannach ag Ticketmaster.com or the Mystic Box Office at952-445-9000 You can also support your favorite fighter by purchasing your tickets through CageTix.com/RFA.
Blumer (12-2) returns to the the building where he recorded a front-runner for “KO na Bliana” seo Mhárta seo caite ag RFA 24. Bhuaigh sé sé ar an bhfoireann RFA le scintillating ais-láimh KO thar an iarann-chinned MMA ceannródaí Jeff Curran. An KO Tháinig a bhfuil ach dhá soicind fágtha sa chéad bhabhta ar bhealach a bhí díreach shocking chomh mar a bhí sé ag insint. An tábhacht a bhaineann bhuachan Blumer a bhí go léirigh sé ar fud an domhain a bhfuil an Midwest Uachtarach eol do na blianta… Is Melvin Blumer tallann speisialta is féidir a chríochnú troid in áit ar bith tráth ar bith. Is Blumer réidh chun an chéad chéim eile ina shaol trí os comhair ceann de mionlach Bhrasaíl anois.
“Tá mé níos mó ná sásta a bheith sa chás is mó le haghaidh RFA áit ar féidir liom a chur ar an baint ag críochnú ar RFA Céatadáin 32 cárta,” luaite Blumer. “Bhí mé ag troid seo caite Leandro Higo, áit a chríochnaigh sé ar fhear a chuaigh ach cúig bhabhta leis an champ. Agam nach bhfuil cinnte a dhéanamh a fheiceáil an troid ag dul an t-achar, ach is féidir liom táim ag tnúth le dul mo lámh a ardaíodh i gcoinne comhraic diana agus fiú ceann eile.”
Fig (14-2) rinne ráiteas i sé ar an bhfoireann RFA an mhí seo caite ag RFA 29, go raibh cosúil leis an tábhacht a bhaineann le tús RFA Blumer ar. Díreach mar Blumer, chríochnaigh sé le chéile comhraic a bhí díreach imithe 5-babhtaí le RFA curadh undefeated i n-turas is déanaí. Bhí Higo in ann a chur isteach Terrion Ware via Cúil Naked Choke a bhfuil ach dhá soicind atá fágtha i n-troid. An bua, freisin cosúil Blumer, gcruthófar méid atá lucht leanúna áitiúla Higo in Bhrasaíl curtha ag rá do na blianta… Tá Leandro Higo ar cheann de na trodaithe suas-agus-teacht barr i MMA. Is Higo fonn anois chun aghaidh Blumer i cath de dhá cheann de na hionchais bantamweight is spreagúla agus tuar dóchais inti MMA ar.
“Chun ceannlíne RFA 32, bíonn seó idirnáisiúnta, Is le mothú iontach,” Exclaimed Higo. “I’m very happy to be a part of RFA and my main goal is to become the champion and no one will stop me from achieving that. After my last fight I met Melvin and his brother. Cheap mé go raibh siad ó rang meáchan eile toisc go bhfuil siad ró-mhór, ró-láidir. Joked mé fiú le Pedro Falcao cosúil “Féach ar an Pedrinho, an méid de na guys beidh orainn a chur síos (gáirí)”.
“Bhí orainn idirghníomhaíocht maith, cé nach bhfuil muid ag labhairt na teanga chéanna, bhí againn dea-am. Dealraíonn sé a bheith ina Guy deas fionnuar, Is maith liom a smaoineamh mé ar cheann freisin mé féin, so it wasn’t difficult. I’m sure we’ll have a great duel, sé ag teacht ó bua mór, Tá mé ag teacht ó bua mór, agus creidim go mbeidh an buaiteoir an troid troid ar son an crios. Ansin, beidh orainn a RFA curadh nua agus beidh a ainm a bheith Leandro Higo.”
Chomh maith leis sin sceidealta chun troid ar RFA 32 in éiric an RFA a Minnesota iad trí cinn de na stáit réaltaí MMA is mó. Iar RFA welterweight curadh Benjamin Smith (14-3), an deartháir mhórdhúshlán comhionann de Melvin Blumer agus an leath eile den famed “Bráithre Bash” Marvin Blumer (11-5), agus an stát barr rangaithe lightweight Chad Curry (7-0) a bhfuil críochnaithe na seacht de chuid troideanna. Gabha, Blumer, agus Curry a slated go léir chun dul san iomaíocht ar an gcárta is mó de RFA 32.
Cé go mbeidh comhraic Smith a fógraíodh go luath, Blumer agus Curry a fhios a bheidh siad aghaidh ar RFA 32. Beidh an tríú troid Blumer sa RFA teacht i gcoinne eile RFA VET Bill Kamery (13-4). Kamery curtha isteach ag a trí opponents caite agus tá sé chun leanúint ar aghaidh go streak ina filleadh ar an RFA. Idir an dá linn, Beidh Curry dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann i gcoinne RFA Landon Vannata (6-0) in a battle of undefeated lightweight prospects. Vannata was originally set to make his promotional debut at RFA 28 an mhí seo caite, ach a chéile comhraic ceirteacha tarraingthe amach as an troid ar an lá de weigh-i. Vannata Tá primed anois, réidh, agus fonn chun dlús ar deireadh chos sa ochtagán RFA.
An RFA iomlán 32 Beidh cárta troid agus tuilleadh eolais a fháil maidir ócáid ​​seo a fhógairt go luath. RFA 32 Beidh an tríú ócáid ​​a chur chun cinn ar siúl i staid na Minnesota. An cárta ar fad is mó de RFA 32 Beidh imreofar beo agus ar fud na tíre ar AXS teilifíse ag 10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT ar Dé hAoine, 6 Samhain.
Tabhair cuairt ar RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram ag RFAfighting, and Twitter at RFAfighting.
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