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JAMES GALLAGHER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM BELLATOR 196 IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ONAPRIL 6 DUE TO INJURY

‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON TAKES ON THE RETURNING ROGER ‘EL MATADOR’ HUERTA IN NEW MAIN EVENT

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BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED

LOS ANGELES – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.

Болғандықтан, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Мажарстан туралы Жұма, Сәуір 6, will feature former world champion Benson Хендерсон (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Роджер Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. Gallagher’s opponent, Hungary’s Adam Borics (6-0), will remain on the card and take on the undefeated Manuel Gaxhja (6-0) in the featherweight co-main event. Одан басқа, Беллатор 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) қарсы Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) мен Джорджио Belsanti (7-6-1).

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, Мажарстан. Fighting out of Austin, Техас, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Беллатор 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Қазір, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

The Сәуір 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. Негізгі жағдайда, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) Франция, уақыт непобедимый Jorina Baars (44-0-3) бетке қайтарады Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. Бұған қоса, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.

Беллатор 196: Henderson қарсы. Huerta will be broadcast Жұма, Сәуір 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/10 p.m. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

Жаңартылған Беллатор 196: Henderson қарсы. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (24-8) VS. Роджер Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі оқиға: Adam Borics (6-0) VS. Manuel Gaxhja (6-0)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) VS. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC)

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Brian Moore (10-6) VS. Джорджио Belsanti (7-6-1)

Жаңартылған Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) VS. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) VS. TBD

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) VS. Julie Burton (7-1)

*өзгеруіне Card жататын.

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UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS JAMES GALLAGHER & ADAM BORICS HEADLINE BELLATOR 196 IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ON APRIL 6

BOK HALL TO HOST BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING EVENTS

 

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator will hold its third event in Budapest, Мажарстан туралы Жұма, Сәуір 6, bringing along a battle of young guns looking to remain undefeated early in their mixed martial arts careers. The pride of Strabane, Солтүстік Ирландия, James Gallagher (7-0) meets Budapest’s Adam Borics (10-0) in an exciting Беллатор 196 featherweight main event matchup.

 

 

A women’s flyweight bout will serve as the co-main event of the card, when the Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) қабылдайды Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC). Одан басқа, the April 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. A main event for the kickboxing portion of the card will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

Беллатор 196: Gallagher vs. Borics will be broadcast Жұма, Сәуір 6 free on Paramount Network (бұрынғы Жинақ) жанында 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, Алдын-ала іс-қимыл Bellator.com және ғаламдық Беллатор Mobile App бойынша ағынмен, ал. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/10 p.m. CT. Қосымша айқастар алдағы аптада белгілі болады.

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale Жұма, Feb. 9 және қол жетімді www.Bellator.hu.

 

 

 

 

There are few mixed martial artists that invoke the type of polarizing reaction “The Strabanimal” does when entering the Bellator cage. A longtime training partner of Conor McGregor under the tutelage of world-renowned coach John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland, the 21-year-old has been on a tear since signing with Bellator in 2016, racking up four wins in four contests. With each victory, Gallagher has showcased a growing skillset, culminating in a first-round submission of Chinzo Machida at Беллатор 180 last June. Now fully recovered from injury, Gallagher has a tough test ahead in the undefeated Hungarian.

 

 

 

Adam Borics made his Bellator debut at Беллатор 177, finishing Anthony Taylor via submission in the opening frame. Known as “The Kid,” Borics has competed exclusively throughout his four-year career in Europe, and this time will be no different. Having won over plenty of fans over on the heels of his promotional debut in April of last year, Borics will definitely have the home field advantage on April 6.

 

 

 

 

Bellator women’s kickboxing flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz is riding high following her first MMA victory over Jessica Middleton earlier this year at Беллатор 188, while Lena Ovchynnikova will enter the Bellator cage on Сәуір 6 looking to duplicate the success she had the last time she competed in Hungary, a TKO victory over Helen Harper. When the pair of flyweights compete at Беллатор 196, look for both to keep the fight on their feet, making for an exciting standup battle.

 

 

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 196: Gallagher vs. Borics Fight Card:

 

 

Featherweight Main Event: James Gallagher (7-0) VS. Adam Borics (10-0)

 

 

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) VS. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC)

 

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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

 

COMPLETE RESULTS, ФОТО, ВИДЕО & QUOTES FROM Беллатор 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, Италия

СОНДАЙ-АҚ, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT ШІЛДЕ 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 Беллатор 190. Дегенмен, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Жеңіске бірге, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Бұған қоса, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Шілде 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,- деді Bellator президенті Скотт Кокер. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Шілде 7

 

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

 

Беллатор 190: Carvalho В.С.. Sakara Нәтижелер:

Rafael Carvalho (15-1) жеңіліске Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) KO арқылы 0:44 дөңгелек бірі

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0

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.”

 

Brandon Girtz (15-7) жеңіліске Luka Jelcic (10-3) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 1:57 дөңгелек бірі

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: 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. Жаттығу жиыны үлкен болды, 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) жеңіліске Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 дөңгелек бірі

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0

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 бугін кешке. 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) жеңіліске Mihail Nica (6-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) жеңіліске Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 дөңгелек бірі

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0

 

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

 

Bellator Kickboxing 8 Нәтижелер:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) жеңіліске Giannis Boukis (27-2) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0

 

Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different бугін кешке. Бірінші кезекте, 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, Мен күресуге дайынмын. 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 – Мен саған уәде беремін, I can make you famous.”

 

Джо Шиллинг (23-9) жеңіліске Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: 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) жеңіліске Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 2:32 Дөңгелек үш

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er6m9gzbvk7knb5/AAAqbhlfJSLrXjwPsBMetIe9a?dl=0

 

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, бірақ дәл қазір, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) жеңіліске Kevin Ross (45-13) сплит шешімімен арқылы (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0

Gabriel Varga (14-5) жеңіліске Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 2:49 дөңгелек екі

Қолданушы: Қолданушы:: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0

 

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 Беллатор 190

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Сенбі, Желтоқсан 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.

 

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

 

Беллатор 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). Одан басқа, Brandon Girtz (14-7) қабылдайды Luca Jelcic (10-2) жеңіл кезінде, уақыт Mihail Nica (6-0) сай Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) шайқас Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Сонымен қатар, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) мен Kevin Ross (45-12) қабылдау Giannis Boukis (27-1) мен Hamza Imane (49-12-2) тиісінше, 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 130ші time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Gabriel Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 190: Carvalho В.С.. Sakara Card:

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

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка: Brandon Girtz (14-7) VS. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

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

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка: Mihail Nica (6-0) VS. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Алдын ала Card:

Орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Gregory Babene (18-11) VS. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Аяқталды Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Салмағы Басты оқиға (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) VS. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Орташа салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Джо Шиллинг (22-9) VS. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

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

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) VS. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Gabriel Varga (13-5) VS. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT FIGHT, DEFEATS BELLATOR NEWCOMER LEANDRO HIGO

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

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Ресми Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжір Негізгі Card нәтижелері & Quotes:

Eduardo Dantas (20-4) жеңіліске Leandro Higo (17-3) сплит шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Eduardo Dantas Quote:

It was tough to stay motivated for this fight once he missed weight. There was nothing to gain whether I beat him fast or slow. It wasn’t for the belt, it wasn’t going to change my ranking in Bellator,” Dantas said. “Қашан [Darrion] Caldwell got injured, I asked Scott Coker to bring in tough bantamweights and they brought in a tough fighter, but you have to make weight. I train hard for several months, I don’t go out, Мен даярлау. It’s the very minimum you can do. You have to make weight. Be a professional. I don’t think Caldwell is injured. I think he just doesn’t want to fight out of America. I am looking forward to getting my hands on him.

Daniel Weichel (39-9) жеңіліске John Macapa (21-2) сплит шешімімен арқылы (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Weichel Quote:

Macapa is definitely a tough opponent. He was almost undefeated coming into this with only one loss and I took him as seriously as I can take an opponent. At this time I treat everyone I fight as if it’s a championship fight. I think he is one of the top featherweight opponents that I could face so I’m pretty happy that I was able to beat him,” Weichel said. “I have to give a big shout out to all of my friends and family that drove 17-18 hours from Frankfurt and Cologne to be here and support me. They’ve been there for me and believed in me since day one and it’s difficult for me to even put into words how much it means to have them in my corner. I have to thank Bellator for putting me on this card and giving them the opportunity to come and watch me fight. I’m hoping that Bellator brings me to Mohegan Sun next week and puts me cage side so I can see who I will get to beat up next when (Daniel) Straus and (Патрик) ‘Pitbull’ төбелес.

Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4) жеңіліске Helen Harper (4-2) via doctor stoppage at 5:00 дөңгелек екі

Lena Ovchynnikova Quote:

Before the fight I was a little bit nervous, and I felt that my first round wasn’t quite as good as I would of liked. But when the second round started she was going to feel my power and I knew that I would win,” Ovchynnikova said. “When the judges stopped the fight I couldn’t believe it. I was ready for a third round and I wanted to win with a knockout but we have what we have.

Adam Borics (6-0) жеңіліске Энтони Тейлор (1-3) ұсыну арқылы (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) жанында 4:12 дөңгелек бірі

Adam Borics Quote:

When the fight started, I felt a great deal of pressure from the crowd and I was in a bit of a rush. It took me a while to settle down and regain my composure, but once I did that I was able to see the fight much better. I’ve been working on my striking with Henri Hooft and I really was hoping to win with a knockout, but I saw my opening for a submission and I was able to end the fight with the choke,” Borics said. “I’m very happy that I was given this great opportunity to represent Hungary in MMA. This is very important for me to support the development of this sport in Hungary. It is my plan to continue to be an ambassador for the sport here and to continue to bring victories like this in the future.

Brian Moore (10-5) жеңіліске Michal Horejsi (5-3) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 3:57 дөңгелек екі

Brian Moore Quote:

 

“Мен шынында да қалдым, really happy that I got the call back from Bellator. To be honest I begged for the call back because Bellator is where I want to be. I want to be signed with Bellator, I want to be a household name. I really believe I’m one of the better featherweights in this division. I was given a guy who is very unpredictable. I was patient in my approach but I cut him down and was able to finish him. Бугін кешке I wanted to make a statement with a knockout because my dream is to fight at Madison Square Garden. I want to open up the show. My teammate James (Gallagher) is already on the card and we’d put on a super camp together and we’d tear that place apart,” Moore said. “My hero, Sugar Ray Robinson used to own the Garden. I’ve watched every bit of footage I can get my hands on of Sugar Ray, he’s my idol. So to fight in the same arena as he has – and obviously my teammate Conor (Макгрегор) has fought there tooit would be a dream come true. But I want to open up the card and set the tone for the night because when you see a fighter that is as exciting as I am that’ll set the tone. Give me anyone, I don’t give a f-ck.

Mate Kertesz (3-0) жеңіліске Patrick Szombat (1-3) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 4:37 дөңгелек екі

ФОТО & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 6 БАСПАСӨЗ МӘСЛИХАТЫ

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE ЖҰМА, СӘУІР 14 IN BUDAPEST

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжір мен Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights Осы жұма night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжір will be broadcast Жұма, Сәуір 14 on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, уақыт Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, бастап 11PM ET/10pm CT.

Төменде, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Leandro Higo:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Рақмет сізге, Budapest, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show Осы жұма

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Adam Borics:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

“I’m ready. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Энтони Тейлор

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Әрине, I bring numbers, сен білесің, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a showone hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. He has a 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Жұма he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight жұмада

Аяқталды Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжір Негізгі Card:

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

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

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) VS. Энтони Тейлор (1-2)

 

Алдын ала Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: Brian Moore (9-5) VS. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Жеңіл салмақ: Patrick Szombat (1-2) VS. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

Аяқталды Bellator Kickboxing 6 Негізгі Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 NC) VS. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Джо Шиллинг (20-9) VS. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) VS. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Baars (40-0-3) VS. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) VS. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)

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

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

Одан басқа, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) тап болады Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) сай 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) қарсы Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжірwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, уақыт Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, бастап 11PM ET/10pm CT.

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 177: Dantas vs. Інжір Негізгі Card:

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: Энтони Тейлор (1-2) VS. Adam Borics (5-0)

Алдын ала Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: Brian Moore (9-5) VS. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Жеңіл салмақ: Mate Kertesz (3-0) VS. Adam Polgar (10-8)

WEIGH IN RESULTS FROM ‘BELLATOR 164: KORESHKOV VS. LIMA’ – GROUNDBREAKING EVENT FROM ISRAEL AIRS TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE AT 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M CT

 

TEL AVIV, ИЗРАИЛЬ. (Қараша. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event «Bellator 164: Корешков В.С.. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Израиль. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE Жұма, Қараша 11 жанында 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT.

 

The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion Андрей Корешков (19-1) қарсы Douglas Lima (27-6). Одан басқа, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad Lahat (9-2) қарсы Scott Cleve (15-5) мен Георгий Караханян (25-6-1) қарсы Кирилл Medvedovsky (6-1) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Lastly, Ukrainian sensation Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) returns in a female flyweight contest with Karla Benitez (13-9-1).

 

Scott Coker on the groundbreaking Bellator event in Israel: “This event started about 18 months ago when we came over here to say hello to our international partners Annaney Communications and EGO TOTAL. We sat down with them and they said ‘Hey, there are a lot of great martial artists here. Why don’t we go meet with some of the gyms?’ So, we went to some of the gyms across Tel Aviv where they hosted a nice tryout. We had about 60-70 athletes participate and Royce (Gracie) would say ‘I think this guy could be good. I think this girl could be good. I think that these are some of the talented fighters that you could bring into Bellator.’ From there we started talking about the venues, and talking about the infrastructure of how we could pull of an event of this magnitude here in this city. We have put together an amazing team of people out here that have done a great job helping make this possible. I’ve been in the fight business for 31 Енді жыл, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. Мен шынында да қалдым, really excited to be here in Israel promoting our inaugural event, and we already have a date set for next year. We will be back, and we’d like to make this an annual stop for the company.

 

Негізгі Card: (Free on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8:00 p.m. CT)

Welterweight World Title Fight: Андрей Корешков (169.8 фунт.) VS. Douglas Lima (170 фунт.)

 

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі оқиға: Noad Lahat (145.8 фунт.) VS. Scott Cleve (145.8 фунт.)

 

150 фунт, catchweight Feature Bout: Георгий Караханян (149.5 фунт.) VS. Кирилл Medvedovsky (151 фунт.)

 

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (123.5 фунт.) VS. Karla Benitez (124.5 фунт.)

 

Алдын ала Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (170.5 фунт.) VS. Jackie Gosh (170.8 фунт.)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 фунт.) VS. Kfir Eittan (205 фунт.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 фунт.) VS. Moshe Rand (173 фунт.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 фунт.) VS. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 фунт.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 фунт.) VS. Alex Trofimov (170.3 фунт.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (136 фунт.) VS. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 фунт.)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Ольга Рубин (145.8 фунт.) VS. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 фунт.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: әкел рет (134.8 фунт.) VS. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 фунт.)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (183.8 фунт.) VS. Avi Baron (182.8 фунт.)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 фунт.) VS. Omri Barel (135 фунт.)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 фунт.) VS. Хаим Widodo (170 фунт.)

Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 фунт.) VS. Itai Gayer (143 фунт.)

 

WELTERWEIGHT GOLD ON THE LINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT ‘BELLATOR 164’ INSIDE MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ИЗРАИЛЬ

 

TEL AVIV, ИЗРАИЛЬ. (Қараша 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Андрей Корешков (19-1) қарсы Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

Бірге «Bellator 164: Корешков В.С.. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Жұмаnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT

Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Қазір, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Израиль, Осы жұма түн!

 

What to Watch: Lima қарсы. Корешков

Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov.

Чемпиондар: Андрей Корешков

Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme.

Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan

Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition.

5 Раунды: Lena Ovchynnikova

Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut.

Event Info

A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Андрей Корешков(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Одан басқа, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Георгий Караханян (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Кирилл Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Соңында, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) қарсы Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Одан басқа, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.

 

«Bellator 164: Корешков В.С.. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Израиль, and will air in America on SPIKE Жұма, Қараша 11 жанында 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

«Bellator 164: Корешков В.С.. Lima” Fight Card

Welterweight World Title Bout: Андрей Корешков (19-1) VS. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) VS. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Георгий Караханян (25-6-1) VS. Кирилл Medvedovsky (6-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) VS. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) VS. Jackie Gosh (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Дебют) VS. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Дебют) VS. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Дебют) VS. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Дебют) VS. Alex Trofimov (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Дебют) VS. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Дебют)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Ольга Рубин (Дебют) VS. Laurita Cibirite (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: әкел рет (Дебют) VS. Maor Kazalkopy (Дебют)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Дебют) VS. Avi Baron (Дебют)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Дебют) VS. Omri Barel (Дебют)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Дебют) VS. Хаим Widodo (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Дебют) VS. Itai Gayer (Дебют)

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

 

Complete Fight Night Photos Here / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Калифорния. (Тамыз 26, 2016) - Benson Хендерсон (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., Жұма, түн. A faulty kick by Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 Екінші турда ішіне секунд.

 

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

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

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

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

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

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

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

 

Алдын ала Card нәтижелері:

Jake Roberts (7-0) жеңіліске Стивен Мартинес (11-5) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 4:24 дөңгелек бірі

Chinzo Machida (4-2) жеңіліске Mario Navarro (4-5) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 2:57 дөңгелек бірі

Jacob Rosales (4-2) жеңіліске Mike Segura (4-4) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 29-28 екі рет)

Andy Murad (13-2) жеңіліске Jonny Cisneros (9-5) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) жеңіліске Alex Trinidad (1-2) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 2:01 дөңгелек екі

Joey Davis (1-0) жеңіліске Keith Cutrone (1-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27)

Стив Ramirez (5-1) жеңіліске Ron Henderson (4-3) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 2:24 дөңгелек бірі

Дэвид Duran (4-4) жеңіліске Kyle Estrada (3-3) сплит шешімімен арқылы (29-28)