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Etikedaj Arkivoj: Lorenzo Hood
UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING
FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. ET SUR VENDREDO, JUNIO 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. ET SUR VENDREDO, JUNIO 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.
LASa VEGAS (Majo 20, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 Funtoj) Perspektivo Phil Hawes (3-0) al ekskluziva, multjara varba interkonsento.
A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., the 6-foot, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., will make his promotional debut against Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. SurVendredo, Junio 17.
“Phil is one of the most exciting, young prospects in the sport of MMA, so we are excited to welcome him to the World Series of Fighting family, and we look forward to seeing how his career develops under our promotion,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.
The matchup with Key will be Hawes’ first start since 2014, his professional debut year when he ran to three straight victories, the first two by way of TKO and the third – a first round victory over Brandon Collins Sur Oktobro 18 – by way of armbar submission.
A 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, the alma mater of UFC champion and Jackson-Winklejohn teammate Jon "Ostoj" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.
Alprezigita el $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.
Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 P.M. ET, and the first preliminary card bout will begin at 6 P.M.
In the main event of the live NBCSN telecast, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1).
In the lightweight (155 Funtoj) co-main event, supersteluloj Jason "La Kansasurbo Bandito" Alta (19-5) Kaj Mike "La marsano" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.
WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
#?EFA KARTO (Live on NBCSN)
World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Senegala) #Kontra?. Josh Copeland (Kontestanto)
Malpeza: Jason Alta vs. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Featherweight: Ludoviko Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key
PREPARA KARTO (Live on WSOF.com)
Malpeza: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Superpezula: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Superpezula: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Malpeza: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Malpeza: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres
WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD COMPLETE WITH SEVEN MATCHUPS
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BRANDON GIRTZ UPSETS MELVIN GUILLARD IN MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 141: GUILLARD VS. GIRTZ’ ON SPIKE
PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE PUTS BEEF WITH SAAD AWAD TO REST, WINNING UNANIMOUS DECISION
Find additional photos and scorecards here / Video highlights below
TEMECULA, Calif. (#A?gusto 28, 2015) – In what is undoubtedly the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career, Brandon “Cold Roll” Girtz (13-4) Venkita Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-15-2) #?E “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” Tra fenda decido (29-27, 28-29, 29-27).
The beautiful Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., housed the Spike-televised event, that will surely be remembered for multiple back-and-forth battles that culminated in Girtz out-pointing and out-slamming Guillard, a veteran on over 50 documented professional bouts.
It was the wrestling pedigree of the Minnesota native that made the difference, as Guillard was unable to get off his back for a good portion of the first and second frames. After being told in his corner that he was clearly down two rounds, Guillard began to open up, but his effort proved to be too little, too late.
“Pitbull” Ends Feud With Awad, Taking Unanimous Decision
Malpeza #?ampiono Will Brooks beware – there is a dangerous “Pitbull” that is barking for your belt.
Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (14-6) regis Saad Awad (18-7) for a hard fought unanimous decision victory, kun partituroj de (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
The bad blood generated by a Twitter war and viral video between the two co-main eventers set the stage for an action packed 155-pound battle. An evenly fought first round saw both competitors trading various leg kicks which culminated in an action packed second stanza that saw “Pitbull” take down Awad to score valuable points with the judges.
Despite a partisan crowd for the Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Indiĝena, “Pitbull” landed powerful body blows to dominate the third round and secure the shutout win. Following the bout, the Brazilian made it clear he wants a title shot at Brooks.
After 5-Year Hiatus, Wren Outpoints Burns
Justin Wren (11-2) returned to the sport of mixed martial arts following a five-year absence, defeating six-fight Bellator MMA veteran Josh “The Hammer” Burns (8-9) Tra unuanima decido (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).
“The Big Pygmy” didn’t seem to miss a beat despite his time spent in the Congo, landing solid knees to the head of Burns that would have finished many heavyweights. Wren made it clear that he is here in Bellator MMA to stay and he has more to fight for than he ever has in his nine-year career.
For more on Wren’s humanitarian efforts, refer to CNN’s piece on the “The Big Pygmy Ĉi tie.
Coenen Armbars Blencowe
After a last minute knee injury to Lorenzo Hood forced the cancellation of his bout against Raphael Butler, the women’s featherweight match between Marloes “Rumina” Coenen (23-6) KajArlene “Angerfist” Blencowe (6-5) was promoted to the televised portion of the card.
A large portion of the opening round was spent on the mat, with both women jockeying for a dominant position. Following a minute intermission, Coenen did what she has now done 17 times in her career, finished her foe via submission. The ending came at 3:23 De rondo du, with Coenen ending the bout with a deep armbar.
Coenen has now won two-straight fights since dropping a contest to “Cyborg” Justino in 2013.
Prepara Karto:
In the final post-lim of August 28’s festivities, Johnny Cisneros (9-4) Venkita Gabriel Miglioli (9-8) Tra unuanima decido (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Luc Bondole (5-1-2) manoj Ray Sloan (8-1) the first loss of his career, earning the unanimous decision with (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) scorecards from the California State Athletic Commission appointed judges.
Adrienna Jenkins (19-6) Haltita Lissette Neri (6-3) with a technical knockout after Neri failed to intelligently defend herself at 2:38 De rondo unu.
“Curtious” Curtis Millender (8-2) brought a two-fight losing streak to a halt with a (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) unanimous win over Steven Ciaccio (4-4).
The most explosive finish of “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” Vendrede came via .J. Mckee,(2-0) who stopped James Barnes (4-1) via vicious knockout at 1:42 of the opening frame.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (2-0) impressed in her Bellator MMA debut, edging out Maria Rios (2-3) Tra fenda decido (29-28) (28-29) (29-28). The Hawaiian showcased her ability to take the fight to her opponent on the feet, as well as fending off multiple submission attempts from Rios on the mat.
Post kiam 15 tightly contested minutes, Brent Primus (6-0) restis nevenkita, squeaking out a split decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28) Gajni super Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (12-2).
In the opening bout of “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz,? .J. “The Mercenary” Matthews (8-3) Venkita Emiliano Sordi (13-5) after the Argentinian failed to answer the bell following round one.
Bellator 141 Main Card Video Highlights:
Complete Highlights Package: https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBaR0lTd0lRR2R1a3NUQw
Guillard vs. Girtz
Guillard goes down early in Round 1
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f4m3x
Girtz gets the split decision
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f4the
Girtz says he was an “idiot” to turn around during Guillard comeback
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f4ulp
“Pitbull” vs. Awad
Slo-motion recap of the best moments
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f49yh
“Pitbull” gets the win
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f4ahw
Wren vs. Brulvundoj
Replay and review of Wren’s flurish — plus a point
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f3f2f
Wren gets the victory decision
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f3luh
Coenen vs. Blencowe
Coenen finishes the fight with the submission move
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f2mb9
Slo-motion replay
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f2nyd
Coenen happy in post-fight interview
https://www.whipclip.com/video/f2qlx
Pri Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA estas eminentaj #Memkontra?a Militaj Artoj organizo prezentanta multaj de la plej bonaj batalantoj en la mondo. Sub la direkto de veterana batala varbanto Scott Coker, Bellator estas havebla al #preska? 500 Miliono da hejmoj tutmonde en super 140 Landoj. En Usono, Bellator povas esti vidita sur Spike, La MMAa televida gvidanto. Bellator MMA estas konsistita de administra teamo kiu inkluzivas pintajn industriajn profesiulojn en televida produktado, Viva evento orchestration, Batalanta evoluado/rilatoj, Eja akiro, Sponsoreca kreo/evoluado, Internacia licencado, Merkatumanta, Reklamanta, Diskonigo kaj komisionaj rilatoj. Bellator estas bazita en Santa Monica, Kalifornio kaj posedita de distro giganta Viacom, Hejme al la monda’s superegaj distraj markoj kiu konektas kun spektantaroj tra deviganta enhavon trans televido, #Movi?o bildo, Enretaj kaj moveblaj platformoj.
About Spike:
Spike Estas havebla en 98.7 Miliono da hejmoj kaj estas divido de Viacom Amaskomunikilaraj Retoj. Unuo de Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Amaskomunikilaraj Retoj estas unu el eminentaj kreintoj de la mondo de programaro kaj enhavo trans ĉiuj amaskomunikilaraj platformoj. Spike’s Internet address is Www.spike.com Kaj pro tio ke supre-al-la-eta kaj arkiva gazetaro informo kaj fotoj, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Sekvi nin sur Pepi @Spiketvpr Por la plej lasta en rompanta sciigajn ĝisdatigojn, #Malanta?-la-scena informo kaj fotoj.
MELVIN ‘THE YOUNG ASSASSIN’ GUILLARD & THE ENTIRE ‘BELLATOR 141’ CARD HIT THEIR REQUIRED MARKS PRIOR TO TOMORROW NIGHT’S EVENT ON SPIKE
TEMECULA, Calif. (#A?gusto 27, 2015) – All of the competitors involved in #Morga? nokta “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” event took to the scales this afternoon from the Cabaret Theater inside the beautiful Pechanga Resort and Casino, and successfully hit their required marks.
The preliminary card for “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” will stream on Spike.com at 7:45 P.M. ET, which is followed by the main card on Spike airing live and free at 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT.
In the evening’s main event, Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2, 2 NC) will make his promotional debut against Brandon “Cold Roll” Girtz (11-4). The co-headliner will feature lightweight action that pits Saad Awad (18-6) Kontraŭ Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (13-6). After nearly five years away from action, Justin Wren (10-2) Alfrontos Josh Burns (8-8) in heavyweight action and opening the main card, Lorenzo Hood (9-2) will make his Bellator MMA debut against Raphael Butler (9-1-1).
Malpeza Bout: Melvin Guillard (155.4) #Kontra?. Brandon Girtz (155.8)
Malpeza Bout: Patricky Pitbull (156) #Kontra?. Saad Awad (155.8)
Heavyweight Bout: Justin Wren (246) #Kontra?. Josh Burns (262.8)
Heavyweight Bout: Raphael Butler (260.2) #Kontra?. Lorenzo Hood (256.2)
middleweight Bout: AJ Matthews (184.8) #Kontra?. Emiliano Sordi (185.6)
Malpeza Bout: Brent Primus (155.4) #Kontra?. Derek Anderson (155.8)
Lanuga Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) #Kontra?. Arlene Blencowe (145.8)
Strawweight Bout: Ilima Macfarlane (125.2) #Kontra?. Maria Rios (125.4)
Lanuga Bout: .J. McKee (145.8) #Kontra?. James Barnes (145)
Welterweight Bout: Curtis Millender (170.6) #Kontra?. Steven Ciaccio (170.4)
Lanuga Bout: Adrienna Jenkins (144.4) #Kontra?. Lissette Neri (143.2)
Duonpezega Atako: Ray Sloan (202) #Kontra?. Luc Bondole (203.4)
Welterweight Bout: Johnny Cisneros (170.8) #Kontra?. Gabriel Miglioli (170.2)
Pri Bellator MMA:
Bellator MMA estas eminentaj #Memkontra?a Militaj Artoj organizo prezentanta multaj de la plej bonaj batalantoj en la mondo. Sub la direkto de veterana batala varbanto Scott Coker, Bellator estas havebla al #preska? 500 Miliono da hejmoj tutmonde en super 140 Landoj. En Usono, Bellator povas esti vidita sur Spike televido, La MMAa televida gvidanto. Bellator MMA estas konsistita de administra teamo kiu inkluzivas pintajn industriajn profesiulojn en televida produktado, Viva evento orchestration, Batalanta evoluado/rilatoj, Eja akiro, Sponsoreca kreo/evoluado, Internacia licencado, Merkatumanta, Reklamanta, Diskonigo kaj komisionaj rilatoj. Bellator estas bazita en Santa Monica, Kalifornio kaj posedita de distro giganta Viacom, Hejme al la monda’s superegaj distraj markoj kiu konektas kun spektantaroj tra deviganta enhavon trans televido, #Movi?o bildo, Enretaj kaj moveblaj platformoj.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 Miliono da hejmoj kaj estas divido de Viacom Amaskomunikilaraj Retoj. Unuo de Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Amaskomunikilaraj Retoj estas unu el eminentaj kreintoj de la mondo de programaro kaj enhavo trans ĉiuj amaskomunikilaraj platformoj. Spike’s Internet address is Www.spike.com Kaj pro tio ke supre-al-la-eta kaj arkiva gazetaro informo kaj fotoj, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Sekvi nin sur Pepi @Spiketvpr Por la plej lasta en rompanta sciigajn ĝisdatigojn, #Malanta?-la-scena informo kaj fotoj.
BELLATOR MMA INKS JOSH THOMSON TO AN EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT
SANTA MONICA (#A?gusto 11, 2015) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of Josh “The Punk” Thomson (20-8, 1 NC) to an exclusive multi-year, Multi-batala kontrakto. At 36-years-young, the former Strikeforce Lightweight World Champion remains one of the top 155-pounders in the sport, having competed in top organizations including UFC and Pride.
Residing in San Jose, Calif. and training at the renowned American Kickboxing Academy alongside some of the sports very best, Thomson earned his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Dave Camarillo. In addition to his formidable ground game, Thomson’s striking pedigree is on-point as well, earning a “Knockout of the Night” award for his output in his fight against Nate Diaz in 2013. It’s also worth being said that “The Punk” holds a record of 3-0 in professional kickboxing.
“I had the pleasure of working with Josh in Strikeforce and I look forward to continuing this relationship in Bellator MMA. Josh is a world-class mixed martial artist and we are very happy to be adding him to our roster of some of the best lightweights in the world,” said the promotion’s president, Scott Coker. “Bellator remains fully committed to building its roster by signing top free agents like Thomson, as well as grooming up-and-coming blue-chip stars. We have some amazing matchups in mind for “The Punk” that we hope to be announcing in the weeks to come.”
“I’m over here reading this UFC reporter saying that they’ve declined to re-sign me when the truth of the matter is that they’ve been trying to re-sign me for my last two fights. I declined and instead chose to fight out my contract and test the free agency market with Bellator. Ĉe tiu punkto, Bellator made me an offer that the UFC was unable to match given their relationships with FOX and Reebok. ?i’s farita interkonsenton, I’m back working with Coker, and I couldn’t be more excited to get back to an organization that is trending upwards with fighter-friendly contracts. Any intelligent fighter is going to go where the money is, and for me the money was at Bellator.”
“The Punk” joins a prominent list of athletes that have recently signed with Bellator over the past year including: Phil Davis, josh Koscheck, Melvin Guillard, Ed Ruth, Aaron Pico, Lorenzo Hood, Ewerton Teixeira, Gleristone Santos, Inter aliaj.
He will continue to fight in the lightweight division which is deep starting with: kingpin Will Brooks, down to other fighters likeMichael ChandleR, Marcin Tenita, Dave Rickels, Patricky “Pitbull” Freire Kaj Dave Jansen.
PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR MMA: GUILLARD VS. GIRTZ’ FINALIZED WITH THE ADDITION OF FIVE PRELIMINARY BOUTS
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (#A?gusto 3, 2015) – August 28Th’s “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” is now complete with the addition of four new bouts which will take place during the preliminary card at the beautiful Pechanga Resort & Kazino en Temecula, Calif.
In a critical lightweight matchup, Brent Primus (5-0) will put his undefeated record on the line against the dangerous Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (12-1, 1 NC). #Anka? sur la karto, Middleweights AJ “The Mercenary” Matthews (7-3) #Kontra? Emiliano “He-Man” Sordi (13-4), as well as light heavyweights Ray Sloan (8-0), who goes to battle with Luc Bondole (4-1), and the young featherweight .J. McKee (1-0) denove alfrontas James Barnes (4-0). Fine, a third women’s bout has also been added, with the inclusion of Ilima Macfalane (1-0) Kontraŭ Maria Rios (2-2) in flyweight action.
The newly announced contests will stream on Spike.com at 7:45 P.M. ET during the preliminary portion of “Bellator MMA: Guillard vs. Girtz,” which is followed by the main card, Kiu aeroj viva kaj libera sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT.
Limited tickets for the event, Kiu komenco #?e nura $50, remain on sale now at Pechanga.com and the Pechanga Resort & Kazina skatolo oficejo. Pordojn por la okazaĵo estas malfermita 4 P.M. PT Loka tempo.
In the evening’s main event, Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2, 2 NC) Alfrontos Brandon “Cold Roll” Girtz (11-4). The co-headliner will feature lightweight action that pits Saad Awad (18-6) Kontraŭ Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (13-6). Opening the main card, Lorenzo Hood (9-2) will make his Bellator MMA debut against Raphael Butler (9-1-1).
San Diego’s Anderson will look to parlay his impressive technical knockout of Danny Navarro #?E Bellator 132 when he steps into the Bellator MMA cage for the second time in 2015. A product of Team Xplode MMA, the man fans describe as “The Barbaric” will be seeking his 12Th finish in 14 tries.
Since joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2013, Primus has been on a tear, ripping through all three opponents with first-round finishes. Nun, the 30-year-old Portland, Ore., native will face the stiffest test of his young career when he goes up against Anderson. Will he manage to keep his undefeated, first-round finish streak alive?
Known by most mixed martial arts fans as one of top up-and-coming 185-pound fighters on the Bellator MMA roster, Matthews emphatically solidified his contender role in the division with his show-stopping knockout of Kyle Bolt #?E Bellator 131 this past November. Known as “The Mercenary,” the Blackline MMA product and Strikeforce veteran will look to continue his rise to the top of the middleweight heap when he returns to action on Aug. 28.
Standing opposite of Matthews will be Sordi, who burst on the Bellator MMA scene with a 58-second submission of former UFC fighter Bubba McDaniel. The 24-year-old Argentinian has not tasted defeat since 2012 and has earned all 13 of his professional victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.
Undefeated in eight fights, Sloan has entered Bellator MMA impressively, winning his first two tilts. The Oceanside, Calif., native trains out of Excel Jiu-Jitsu and has utilized the discipline to defeat seven out of eight opponents via submission.
Bondole is a highly regarded prospect, fighting out of Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, Calif., whos last outing resulted in a draw against Chris Hererra. Nun, he will look to secure a win over Sloan on his own terms, and not let the judges have a say.
The son of respected MMA fighter Antonio McKee, “The Mercenary” will look to continue to pave his own way through the sport. .J. shined in his first outing, securing a first round rear-naked choke over Marcos Bonilla. He now faces a fellow Angelino in Barnes, who has been tearing up the Gladiator Challenge circuit, Iranta 4-0 with two KO’s and two submissions, all taking place in the first round.
Best known for her viral performance in her professional MMA debut, Macfarlane will now make her first appearance for Bellator MMA when she faces Maria Rios.
“Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” – Friday, #A?gusto 28, Pechanga Feriejo & Kazino
Bellator Malpeza #?efa?o Batalo: Melvin Guillard (32-14-2, 2 NC) #Kontra?. Brandon Girtz (11-4)
Bellator Malpeza #?efa?o Batalo: Patricky Pitbull (13-6) #Kontra?. Saad Awad (18-6)
Bellator Superpezula #?efa?o Batalo: Justin Wren (10-2) #Kontra?. Josh Burns (8-8)
Bellator Superpezula #?efa?o Batalo: Raphael Butler (9-1-1) #Kontra?. Lorenzo Hood (9-2)
Bellator Women’s Flyweight Prelim: Ilima Macfarlane (1-0) #Kontra?. Maria Rios (2-2)
Bellator Featherweight Prelim: .J. McKee (1-0) #Kontra?. James Barnes (4-0)
Bellator Womens Featherweight Prelim: Adrienna Jenkins (18-6) #Kontra?. Lissette Neri (6-2)
Bellator Light Heavyweight Prelim: Ray Sloan (8-0) #Kontra?. Luc Bondole (4-1)
Bellator Welterweight Prelim: Johnny Cisneros (8-4) #Kontra?. Gabriel Miglioli (9-7)
Bellator Welterweight Prelim: Curtis Millender (7-2) #Kontra?. Steven Ciaccio (4-3)
Bellator Womens Featherweight Prelim: Marloes Coenen (22-6) #Kontra?. Arlene Blencowe (6-4)
Bellator Lightweight Prelim: Brent Primus (5-0) #Kontra?. Derek Anderson (12-1, 1 NC)
Bellator Middleweight Prelim: AJ Matthews (7-3) #Kontra?. Emiliano Sordi (13-4)
FOUR PRELIMINARY BOUTS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 141: GUILLARD VS. GIRTZ’
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julio 22, 2015) – The preliminary portion of the “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” card is beginning to take shape with the addition of four fresh bouts which will stream live on Spike.com from the beautiful Pechanga Resort & Kazino en Temecula, Calif.
At the forefront of the newly signed fights is a pair of women’s featherweight scraps with Marloes “Rumina” Coenen (22-6) #Kontra?. Arlene “Angerfist” Blencowe(6-4) Kaj Adrienna “AJ” Jenkins (18-6) #Kontra?. Lissette Neri (6-2), as well as welterweight action with Curtis Millender (7-2) alfrontanta Steven “Stryker” Ciacco(4-3) Kaj Johnny “The Tattooed Terror” Cisneros (8-4) batalanta Gabriel “Biel” Miglioli (9-7).
The contests will stream on Spike.com at 7 P.M. ET during the preliminary card of “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz,” which is followed by the main card, airing live and free on Spike at 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT. Suplementaj vicoj estos anoncita abrupte.
Biletoj por la evento, Kiu komenco #?e nura $50, are on sale now at Bellator.com, Pechanga.com and the Pechanga Resort & Kazina skatolo oficejo. Pordojn por la okazaĵo estas malfermita 4 P.M. PT Loka tempo, Kaj la unua konkurso okazas unu horon poste.
In the evening’s main event, Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2, 2 NC) Alfrontos Brandon “Cold Roll” Girtz (11-4). The co-headliner will feature lightweight action when Saad Awad (18-6) Prenas sur Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (13-6). Opening the main card, Lorenzo Hood (9-2) will make his Bellator MMA debut against Raphael Butler (9-1-1).
Coenen will be returning to the Bellator MMA cage on the heels of third round rear-naked choke finish of Annalisa Bucci #?E Bellator 130. “Rumina” has been competing professionally since the year 2000 in promotions the likes of Strikeforce, Smackgirl, and Invicta Fighting Championships, winning a title under Bellator President Scott Coker in the process. The Dutch competitor wants nothing more than to eventually add a Bellator belt to her mantel in the near future.
Standing in the way will be former World Boxing Federation titlist Arlene Blencowe, who is also riding high after an impressive stoppage of “AJ” Jenkins at Bellator 137. Popularly known as “Angerfist,” the 32-year-old Australian has not suffered defeat since 2013 and has avoided the judges’ scorecards in four of her six professional victories. This tilt has 145-pound title implications written all over it.
In the second women’s featherweight matchup on the card, the aforementioned “A.J.” Jenkins will attempt to get back in the win column when she faces a surging Lissette Neri, who has started off her 2015 with an undefeated record.
After prominent roles on the main card of both Bellator 134 Kaj Bellator 137, Millender will look to get back to his winning ways when he faces Jackson on August 28. “Curtious” hails from San Bernardino, Calif., and has an unquestionable amount of talent and size at his disposal and will play the role of spoiler when his “Bellator MMA: Guillard vs. Girtz” opponent makes his debut.
With the nickname “Stryker,” it goes without saying that Steven Ciaccio has an affinity for helping his opponents find the canvas. The Irvine, Calif., native has slept his foe in three out of four wins and will be taking a significant step up in competition when he makes his Bellator MMA debut on Aug. 28.
The fourth preliminary bout will take place in the welterweight division, when Johnny Cisneros meets Gabriel Miglioli. “The Tattooed Terror” will be competing for the third time under the Bellator MMA umbrella and will likely have plenty of hometown support from his fellow citizens in Laguna Nigel, Calif. Aklamante de Brazilo, Miglioli has competed against the likes of Al Iaquinta and Rafael dos Anjos. “Biel” will be fighting for the second time in 2015.
LORENZO HOOD SET FOR PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST RAPHAEL BUTLER DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR: GUILLARD VS. GIRTZ’ ON FRIDAY, AUGGUSTO 28 AT PECHANGA RESORT & KAZINO
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Julio 22, 2015) – The highly anticipated promotional debut of Lorenzo “The Samoan Silverback” Hood (9-2) will come on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Guillard vs. Girtz” Kontraŭ Raphael “The Silencer” Butler (9-1-1) Sur Vendredo, Aug. 28 #?E Pechanga Feriejo & Kazino en Temecula, Calif.
The contest will serve as the opening main card bout of “Bellator MMA: Guillard vs. Girtz,” Kiu aeroj viva kaj libera sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, with preliminary bouts streaming on Spike.com at 7 P.M. ET. Suplementaj vicoj estos anoncita abrupte.
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In the evening’s main event, Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard (32-14-2, 2 NC) Alfrontos Brandon “Cold Roll” Girtz (11-4). The co-headliner will feature lightweight action when Saad Awad (18-6) takes Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (13-6).
One of the most sought-after heavyweight prospects in MMA, the 6-foot-3 Hood has been competing professionally since 2009 and has never allowed a fight to go past the first round. Of his nine career victories, each and every one has come by knockout. Hood has fought throughout the U.S. while competing on the regional circuit, earning himself the distinction of being one of the top heavyweight prospects in the sport.
“The Silencer” started his combat sports career as a professional boxer, where he racked up 28 knockouts in his 35 total victories, and still trains with high caliber strikers including Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder. Butler now makes his seventh appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, his first since finishing Josh Diekmann at “Bellator MMA: British Invasion” this past February. Much like Hood, the Minnesota native has never allowed a match-up to reach the judges’ scorecards, accruing six knockouts and three submissions along the way.
With all the hype surrounding the debut of Hood, Butler will look to play the role of spoiler when he enters the Bellator MMA cage for second time in 2015.