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BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO DEBUT IN ALABAMA SATURDAY, Abril 11 IN BIRMIGHAM!

UFC Veteran Chris Leben & Former University of Alabama Linebacker Marcel Stamps Square Off in BKFC 12 Pangunahing Kaganapan from the Boutwell Auditorium

Co-Main Event Action to Feature BKFC Heavyweight Champion Joey Beltran Defending his Title Against Mark Godbeer

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Birmingham, ALA. (Marso 6, 2020) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will bring sanctioned bare knuckle action to Alabama for the first time on Saturday, Abril 11 as UFC veteran Chris Leben and former University of Alabama linebacker Marcel Stamps go toe-to-toe in the main event of BKFC 12 from Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Ala.

The BKFC 12 co-main event will showcase a highly anticipated heavyweight title bout as BKFC Heavyweight Champion Joey Beltran defends his belt against rugged MMA veteran Mark Godbeer.

Tickets for the live event are on sale Friday, Marso 6 and can be purchased athttps://www.bareknuckle.tv/ at Etix.

It will be a great fight,” said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “Chris Leben is a legend, he always comes to fight and he’s ready to throw down. Marcel Stamps is one of the most athletic fighters in BKFC, and we expect him to do some big things with the organization. This fight is a statement of how we do things at BKFC. The best fight the best!”


I’m excited to be part of the BKFC 12 main event in Alabama,” said Leben. “Sa Abril 11, I will make Stamps regret he ever got into this. I will knock him out in front of his hometown fans.


I have my hometown supporting me and I will not let them down,” said Stamps. “Leben has nothing left. He is old and is nothing more than a name. I will retire him for good!”


Leben returns for his third BKFC fight, having previously knocked out Justin Baesman at BKFC 5, before losing a decision to Dakota Cochrane at BKFC 6. Originally from Portland, Oregon and now training out of Chula Vista, California, Leben first emerged onto the scene in the inaugural season of Ang Ultimate manlalaban before going on to become a WEC Middleweight Champion. A veteran of over 20 Mga kaganapan UFC, his career includes a five-fight win streak that led to a challenge of Anderson Silva.

Born in Brantley, Alabama and now fighting out of Birmingham, Stamps will step in for his second BKFC bout after previously knocking out Kendall Grove at BKFC 3. The 34-year-old played linebacker for Nick Saban at the University of Alabama from 2004 sa pamamagitan ng 2008 and played in the CFL before transitioning to combat sports. Stamps competed in Bellator prior to debuting with BKFC in 2018.

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'Bellator 158: LONDON’ DELIVERS – OFFERING KNOCKOUTS, SUBMISSIONS & POKE BALLS

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London — (Hulyo 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) at Paul Daley (38-14-2) had been bound to cross paths throughout their Bellator MMA tenures, and on Saturday night at The O2 in London, the welterweight battle finally came to a head.

Ang pangunahing kaganapan ng “Bellator 158: London” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Semtex,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 minuto, the two warriors ripped into each other’s bodies, rocking their foe with shots and scoring takedowns. Much to the chagrin of Daley’s hometown faithful, Lima got the better of Daley, earning a unanimous decision of (30-27 x3). Gamit ang panalo, Dayap, eyes a rematch with Andrey Koreshkov, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

Matt Mitrione Moves to 2-0 Under the Bellator MMA Umbrella

Matt Mitrione (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2and finished Oli Thompson (17-9), winning his second fight in three weeks. “Meatheadand the former Britain’s strongest man winner went toe-to-toe for the better part of two rounds, but at 4:21 in the second frame, Mitrione turned the lights out for Thompson. Ngayon, Mitrione moves ever closer to a shot at the vacant heavyweight belt, something he hopes to claim before the end of 2016.

 

Michael Page’s Knee Catches Itself A ‘Cyborg

It’s rare when antics following a fight upstage a flying knee knockout, pero Michael Pahina (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Ang pagtatapos ay dumating sa 4:31 ng ikalawang frame, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Pagkatapos nito, “Venom” continued to do what he does best – entertain.

Click here to watch the post-fight celebration everyone is talking about.

Francis Carmont Submits Opponent in Opening Round

In light heavyweight action, Francis Carmont (25-11) bagsak Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. Ang pagtatapos ay dumating sa 3:54 ng pagbubukas frame, when Georges St. Pierre’s training partner used the D’Arce choke to make his opponent tap out.

James Gallagher is 19-Years-Old & is a “Strabanimal”

 

In the opening contest of "Bellator 158: London” James Gallagher (4-0) itinatago ang kanyang undefeated record buo, cruising to a unanimous decision victory against Mike Cutting (6-6). “The Strabanimal” did all he could to have an action-packed Bellator MMA debut, but Cutting – who missed weight on Friday – relentlessly circled the cage, avoiding as much toe-to-toe combat as possible. Sa katapusan, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 tagumpay.

Paunang Card Resulta:

James Mulheron (9-1) bagsak Neil Grove (12-8-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) bagsak Dom Clark (7-10) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) bagsak Spencer Hewitt (12-11) sa pamamagitan ng knockout (suntok) sa :41 of R1

Luiz Tosta (8-4-1) at Dean Garnett (7-0-1) fought to majority draw

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) bagsak Jack Mason (29-16-1) sa pamamagitan ng knockout (tuhod) sa :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) bagsak Alex Reid (11-10-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) bagsak C.J. Meeks (5-2) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) bagsak Chase Morton (6-3) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (likod-naked sumakal) sa 3:59 of R3

INJURY TO LINTON VASSELL CAUSES MAIN CARD SHIFT, LUKASZ KLINGER NOW FACES FRANCIS CARMONT ON JULY 16

 

NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON

London — (Hulyo 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: London," na kung saan ay magdadala sa lugar saHulyo 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Inglatera. Sa halip, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.

 

One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).

 

In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "lason" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, atJames Gallagher (3-0) tumatagal sa Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 mula sa 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air live at libre on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AT/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Hailing from Paris, Pransiya, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dinamita 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Ngayon, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Poland, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Hulyo 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA welterweyt Tampok Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA matimbang Tampok Bout: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA welterweyt Tampok Bout: Michael Pahina (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Tampok Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Paunang Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA welterweyt Preliminary Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

'Bellator 158: LONDON’ NOW FEATURES TWO OF THE GAME’S TOP HEAVYWEIGHT SLUGGERS WITH THE ADDITION OF MATT MITRIONE-OLI THOMPSON

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London — (Hulyo 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa sa "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man” winner Oli Thompson(17-8) during the main card of “Bellator 158: London," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Inglatera.

 

At saka, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against Brazilian knockout specialist Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "lason" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), at Linton Vassell (16-5), who returns to action against Francis Carmont (24-11).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 mula sa 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air live at libre on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AT/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

The 37-year-old Mitrione will enter the Bellator cage for the second time under a month, after knocking out Seumanutafa (10-6) in his promotional debut on June 24, in a journey that was brilliantly documented by Chuck Mindenhall. A native of Indianapolis, “Meathead” joined the Bellator MMA team as one of the highest profile free agent acquisitions ever, carrying with him a talented athletic background that includes stints in the NFL with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione is a 14-time UFC veteran that is known for ending fights early and violently, with nine of his ten victories coming by way of knockout and six of them ending in the first round.

 

A resident of East Sussex, Inglatera, Thompson will be making his Bellator MMA debut after 25 career fights amongst the heavyweight division’s elite. “The Spartan,” who solidified himself as “Britain’s Strongest Man” in 2006, is looking to build off an impressive 2015 kampanya, in which he emerged victorious in all five of his bouts, including two first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2009, Thompson has fought under the direction of multiple regional promotions, and the UFC. Sa 36 taon ng edad, he will undoubtedly make the most important appearance of his career when he takes center stage in front of thousands of hometown fans in the main event of "Bellator: London” sa Hulyo 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA welterweyt Tampok Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA matimbang Tampok Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA welterweyt Tampok Bout: Michael Pahina (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Tampok Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Paunang Card:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA welterweyt Preliminary Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Preliminary Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

 

JAMES GALLAGHER-MIKE CUTTING SET TO FACE OFF IN FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN CARD BOUT AT ‘BELLATOR: LONDON’ ON JULY 16

London — (Hunyo 20, 2016) – A featherweight matchup pitting top Irish MMA prospect James Gallagher (3-0) laban sa Mike Cutting (6-5) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 158: London," which emanates from the world’s most popular entertainment venue, The O2 in London, Inglatera, sa Hulyo 16.

 

The fight adds to a main card that features a welterweight fight between Douglas Lima (26-6) and British superstar Paul Daley (38-13-2). At saka, British Phenom Michael "lason" Page (10-0) will look to remain unbeaten in a welterweight slugfest when he takes on MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17) and a light heavyweight bout pitting Linton Vassell (16-5) laban sa Francis Carmont(24-11) round up the main card of what amounts to a stacked Bellator MMA international event.

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 mula sa 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air live at libre on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AT/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Hulyo 16 marks the Bellator MMA debut of Gallagher, a 19-year-old featherweight prospect, who recently joined the promotion in April. A native of Northern Ireland, the undefeated Gallagher is a teammate of Conor McGregor and has received consistent praise from many top athletes in his highly acclaimed gym of SBG Ireland. Gallagher has begun his professional career with three consecutive victories, all of which have concluded by way of submission in the opening frame. He will look to build on his budding young career when he challenges “Gip” next month at The O2 in London.

 

A native of Hampshire, Inglatera, Cutting will have a unique opportunity to put on a show in front of his fellow countrymen while also making his Bellator MMA debut on Hulyo 16. “Gip” began his career under the direction of a local promotion in 2010, emerging victorious with a first round rear-naked choke submission over Mike Taylor. A submission specialist, Cutting has since gone on to collect six professional wins, all of which have come by way of submission and three have ended in the opening frame. The British featherweight has his eyes set on putting an end to his opponent’s unblemished mark when the two square off at this highly anticipated event at The O2 this summer.

 

Nai-update "Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Michael Pahina (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

Paunang Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout: Mark Godbeer (11-2) vs. James Mulheron (8-1)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Prelim Flyweight Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Prelim Bantamweight Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Prelim Featherweight Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

Updates to ‘Bellator 158: London’ Event

London (Hunyo 9, 2016) – Arguably England’s two top welterweights, Paul "Semtex" Daley(38-13-2) at Michael "lason" Page (10-0) have each been assigned new opponents for the upcoming "Bellator 158: London” pangyayari. Former welterweight world champion Douglas Lima (26-6) has agreed to fight Daley after an undisclosed injury forced Magbiro Koscheck to withdraw from the highly anticipated matchup. At saka, gritty Brazilian veteran Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17) will step in for Fernando Gonzalez to fight undefeated British superstar Page.

 

 

The main card also features a light heavyweight contest between local hotshot Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) at Francis “Limitless” Carmont (24-11) as well as a heavyweight slugfest pitting Mark Godbeer (11-2) laban sa James Mulheron (8-1) in a British brawl that you do not want to miss.

 

We will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated faceoff between Daley and Koscheck. The 33-year-old now directs his attention to “The Phenom” as he looks to add to his five fight winning streak. A native of Nottingham, Inglatera, “Semtex” has recorded wins in nine of his last ten fights, with eight of those victories ending in a knockout. A four fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Daley has put his stamp on the welterweight division, posting a 4-0 record with three knockouts, including his most recent first round finish of top contender Andy Uhrich sa pangunahing kaganapan ng "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich. "

 

After originally being slated for the co-main event of "Bellator 156: Galvao kumpara. Dantas 2 " saHunyo 17, Lima has been given the opportunity to take his talents overseas and challenge Daley in a welterweight thriller. In his first 10 appearances under the Bellator MMA fray, the 28-year-old Brazilian has collected eight wins, seven of which have come by way of knockout. A former champion of Bellator’s stacked 170-pound division; Lima has continuously proven his worth with highlight reel victories over former Bellator MMA veterans the likes of Rick Hawn, Ben Saunders (dalawang beses) and Bryan Baker. With past winning streaks of nine, six, and five, Lima’s most recent string of victories consisted of five consecutive knockouts over the span of three years. “The Phenom” will look to begin another streak of success when he challenges “Semtex” Daley on his home turf on Hulyo 16.

 

Having made his professional debut in 1997, “Cyborg” Santos is undoubtedly one of the most experienced MMA athletes in the game today. The 38-year-old Brazilian veteran has amounted 21 victories over his illustrious career, highlighted by his 12 knockouts, 10 of which came in the first round. In his Bellator MMA debut, “Cyborg” stunned an electric Connecticut crowd when he delivered a first round win over Brennan Ward via heel hook submission at"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.” Before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA this year, Santos also made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 sa 2011. “Cyborg” will have to prepare for one of the most feared fighters in the sport of MMA, when he meets the undefeated “MVP” in his home country on Hulyo 16.

 

With an unblemished record of 10-0, “MVP” remains one of the brightest young stars in the world of MMA. Page received a new opponent, with the news that “Cyborg” Santos would replace Fernando Gonzalez in one of the evening’s welterweight feature fights. The 29-year-old London native has a knack for finishing his challengers in the early stages of the bout, collecting nine first round victories with only one fight reaching the judges’ scorecards. “Venom” thoroughly impressed in his 2016 pasinaya, when he forced budding star Jeremie Holloway into an Achilles lock submission just 2:15 into the first round in their clash at"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.” It will be more of the same for the knockout specialist Page, as he will enter the cage on Hulyo 16 with the full intention of adding to his impressive tally of first round finishes.

 

"Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast free on SPIKE UK and Channel 5 sa United Kingdom, while in America the card will air FREE on SPIKE. Exact broadcast details for the event will be revealed in the near future. Tickets are on sale now and start at only £40.00. They are available at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Nai-update "Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Michael Pahina (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout: Mark Godbeer (11-2) vs. James Mulheron (8-1)

Paunang Card:

 

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Prelim Flyweight Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Prelim Bantamweight Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Prelim Featherweight Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

CIVIL WAR IN THE UK AS NORTH VERSUS SOUTH IN A HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN MARK GODBEER & JAMES MULHERON AT ‘BELLATOR: LONDON’ AT THE O2 ARENA ON JULY 16!

 

MULTIPLE UNDERCARD BOUTS ANNOUNCED & SET TO SHOW OFF SOME OF UK’S TOP UP-AND-COMERS

 

TICKTES ON SALE NOW AT THEO2.CO.UK

London (Mayo 17, 2016) – A heavyweight match-up between Mark ‘The hand of’ Godbeer (11-2) at James Mulheron (8-1) will kick off the televised portion of the highly anticipated “Bellator: London” card when the promotion arrives at the O2 Arena in London on Hulyo 16. The collision course that the two big men are on will divide the British fans in attendance as the three-round attraction sees Northern UK go head to head with Southern UK, with both men looking for the big KO.

 

The newly-announced scrap joins a star-studded event that features Kimbo Slice (6-2) paglalaan sa James Thompson (20-16) at Magbiro Koscheck (17-10) laban sa Paul "Semtex" Daley (38-13-2). Additional matchups include a light heavyweight pairing between Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) at Francis “Limitless” Carmont (24-11) and British welterweight highlight reel Michael "lason" Page (9-0) laban sa Fernando Gonzalez (25-13).

 

Several preliminary matchups have been revealed, including former Big Brother winner Alex Reid (10-9-1-1), who has been scheduled to fight against an opponent to be announced later.

 

After scoring a TKO victory this past Sabado, Godbeer comes into this fight hot on a three-fight winning streak. The exciting heavyweight is known to leave it all on the line, as evidenced by the fact that he has never let a fight go to the judge’s scorecards. For Godbeer it is a welcome second chance with the Bellator promotion. “I personally think Bellator is one of the leading organisations there is today; it’s a great honour to fight for them once again. Last time I fought off of the back of an 18 month lay-off due to a big injury and feel I wasn’t myself, so I’m glad to get another chance to show them the real me.”

 

Both Godbeer and Mulheron are hard-hitting heavyweights with great cardio and athleticism and share a common fight strategy: knock the other guy out. Mulheron won a regional title with the M4TC promotion, and will be competing in Bellator for the first time. “I don’t really go into fights with a game plan,” said Mulheron. “I go in with an open mind. I think every fighter needs to be able to adapt in fights but everyone who watches me knows I come to fight and this fight will be no different.”

 

In the United Kingdom, the event will be broadcast free on SPIKE UK and Channel 5, while in America the card will air FREE on SPIKE. Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 158: London” will be revealed in the near future. Tickets for the event are on sale now and start at only £40.00. They are available at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Nai-update "Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA matimbang Main Event: Kimbo Slice (6-2) vs. James Thompson (20-16)

Kaganapan ng Co-Main ng Bellator MMA Welterweight: Magbiro Koscheck (17-10) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Michael Pahina (9-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout: Mark Godbeer (11-2) vs. James Mulheron (8-1)

Paunang Card:

 

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Chris Widmer (5-1)

Bellator MMA Prelim Flyweight Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Prelim Bantamweight Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Prelim Featherweight Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Bola Omoyele (8-4) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

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Rezin FF: SHOOT BOXING RULES TO PRESIDE OVER AKEBONO VS. Sapp II ON NEW YEAR'S EVE; “HARI MO” SA mukha BRETT MCDERMOTT IN IKAWALONG-MAN Grand Prix Tournament

Patakaran Dalawang K-1 bouts inihayag para highly-inaasahang,
tatlong-araw na paglunsad ng RIZIN FF sa Tokyo, Hapon

TOKYO, JAPAN - Disyembre 9, 2015 - RIZIN FF opisyal inihayag ngayon na ang mataas na inaasahang rematch sa pagitan ng Akebono at Bob Sapp ay tinututulang ilalim Abutin Boxing patakaran sa Huwebes, Disyembre. 31, at That BAMMA fighter Brett McDermott ay pinangalanan ang bagong kalaban para sa "King Mo" Lawal sa eight-man matimbang Grand Prix aalis tournament, pagsunod sa mga withdrawal of BAMMA kampeon Mark Godbeer noong nakaraang linggo dahil sa pinsala.

Sa K-1 alituntunin ng pagkilos, ito ay inihayag na Hiroya Kawabe ay mukha aaklas phenom Akiyo "Wicky" Nishiura sa Martes, Disyembre. 29, at Takeru Segawa ay parisukat off sa Chinese Muay Thai kampeon Yang Ming sa Disyembre 31.
Abutin Boxing nagtatag at CEO, Takeshi Caesar joined RIZIN FF Chairman Nobuyuki Sakakibara, General Manager Nobuhiko Takada, Sapp, Akebono, Segawa, at producer Kensaku Maeda sa isang press conference sa Tokyo upang gawin ang mga anunsyo.

"Ako ay humihingi ng payo tungkol sa kung ano panuntunan ang mataas na inaasahang rematch dapat ay gaganapin sa ilalim ng, at Mr. Ipinakilala ako Cezar sa ideya na kung saan ang parehong mga mandirigma ay maaaring i-maximize ang kanilang mga potensyal na,"Sabi Sakakibara.

"Ang bagong K-1," patuloy Sakakibara, "Ay naging popular sa tulad ng isang mabilis rate, at ako ay masaya na sila ay pupunta sa pagpapadala ng kanilang mga top ko, batang talento sa aming mga singsing. Nais namin na tutugma ang mga parehong K-1 mga kinatawan na may mahihigpit na kalaban. "

Sakakibara nabanggit din na Nam Jin Jo ay nasugatan ang kanyang tuhod sa panahon ng pagsasanay at ay sapilitang upang bawiin, kaya Philip Ephraim mula Abutin Boxe Academy ay nakaharap Yuki Motoya.

Sakakibara sarado ang kanyang mga patalastas sa pamamagitan ng na naglalarawan sa mga detalye ng tatlong-araw, free-of-charge fight eksibisyon, na kung saan ay magsisimula sa Disyembre 29, at isama amateur MMA bouts at isang bukas na grappling tournament.

Ang rematch sa pagitan Akebono at Sapp at ang labanan sa pagitan ng Segawa at Ming sumali matchups sa pagitan ng Yuichiro Nagashima at Andy Souwer, atAsen Yamamoto at Kron Gracie sa Disyembre 31st.

Mga komento:

Bob Sapp:

"Ito ay habang ang isang dahil ako huling lumaban sa NYE, at Nasasabik. At upang maging nakaharap aking katarungan muli. Huling oras namin lumaban, ginawa namin ang history, at iyon ay isang mahusay na karangalan. Gusto kong layunin para sa paggawa ng muli ang kasaysayan, at sinisiguro ko sa iyo ay ito ay isang kapana-panabik na laban. "

Akebono:

"Ako ay naninirahan sa karamdaman at pagkatalo para sa nakalipas na 12 taon. May dala ako ng isang pag-iisip ng pagtubos ng malalim sa loob at nakuha ang alok sa perpektong timing. Hindi ko nais na may sa pakiramdam na paraan muli, kaya gusto ko lahat ng tao na dumating panoorin ang bagong Akebono. Pupunta ako sa doon para sa panalo. "

Takeru Segawa:

"Ako ay bigo dahil Nais kong makipag-away pa sa taong ito, ngunit Natutuwa akong na ito para sa perpektong pagkakataon. Maraming MMA fights sa card, ngunit nais kong ipakita na K-1 fights ay ang pinaka-kapana-panabik. Gusto ko lahat ng tao na pakikipag-usap tungkol sa mga lightest manlalaban na ang pinaka kapana-panabik na mula sa lahat RIZIN fights. "

Rezin FF General Manager Nobuhiko Takada:

"Ako lamang masyadong nasasabik. Isa sa mga dahilan ay na ang mga fight card ay malapit sa kumpletong, ngunit mas kaya dahil sa ang katunayan na kami ay maaaring i-kick ng aming mga kaganapan sa araw na kung saan ang manood ng telebisyon tao ang pinaka. Ito mga pangangailangan upang maging isang kasalan. Kami magkasama sa iba't-ibang ay lumalaban para sa isang malawak na madla. Nais naming magpatuloy upang itaguyod ang kadakilaan ng event na ito. "

Takada patuloy na naglalarawan sa bawat manlalaban. "Hiroya ay ang hitsura at ang mga kasanayan na naghahari bilang tuktok manlalaban sa K-1. Maaari ko bang makita kung bakit siya ay maraming babae tagahanga. Ngunit sa sandaling ang mga singsing na kampanilya, siya ay nagpapakita ng kanyang handulong at kapangyarihan. Ito ay palaging nanggagalit kapag alam mo napakakaunting tungkol sa iyong kalaban, ngunit siya ay tinutukoy upang ipakita ang kadakilaan ng K-1 alintana ng kanyang mga kaaway. "

Patuloy sa Siya tungkol sa maalamat labanan, "Ang mga rating para sa labanan ay hindi tunay. At na parehong away ay babalik. Mayroong maraming mga opinyon tungkol sa away, ngunit iyon ay kung ano ang kaya nakapupukaw. Maraming mga mandirigma ay motivated upang makalikom ng lahat ng pansin na kung saan ay humantong sa mas mahusay na pagganap. Away na ito ay maraming kahulugan sa likod nito. "Dagdag Takada,"Kung Akebono nanalo, Siguro sa susunod na taon?"At teased sa lahat ng tao tungkol sa isang posibleng goma tugma. Takada inihayag na Cezar Takeshi ay itinalaga bilang ang humatol para sa paglaban at nagtanong sa kanya na hindi trip sa panahon ng paglaban.

Sundin Rezin FF online:

Website – http://www.rizinff.com/en/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rizinfightingfederation /
Nerbiyos – https://twitter.com/rizin_PR

Rezin FF aanunsyo tournament bracket, Matchups para Eight-Man matimbang Tournament sa Disyembre 29 at 31

Fighters comment on the highly-anticipated tournament that will award its winner a $300,000 grand prize

TOKYO, JAPAN (Nobyembre. 30, 2015) -Isang Pagguhit upang matukoy ang mga tournament bracket at unang yugto matchups para sa RIZIN fighting GRAND-Prix 2015 eight-man, matimbang tournament na magaganap sa loob ng dalawang araw – Disyembre 29 at Disyembre 31and will award its winner a grand prize of $300,000, was held today in Tokyo.

BAMMA matimbang Champion Mark Godbeer, na ay naka-iskedyul upang makipagkumpetensya sa paligsahan, was forced to withdraw due to a neck injury sustained in training. BAMMA will announce a replacement fighter for the tournament soon.

Bago ang drawing, Pangulo Nobuyuki Sakakibara naglalagay, "Tournament na ito ay ang i-highlight ng RIZIN. Mandirigma mula sa buong mundo na maipagmamalaki upang kumatawan sa kanilang promotion at bansa, at sabik na gamitin ang platform na ito upang mapalakas ang kanilang mga karera na magkaroon ng isang pangalan para sa kanilang sarili ay natitipon sa paligsahan. Ang karamihan ng mga media na natipon ngayon ay maaaring hindi magkano ang tungkol sa mga atleta alam, ngunit kapag K-1 unang sumipa off in 1993, walang alam tungkol sa Branko Cikatić o Mike Bernardo. Ang mandirigma na buksan ang bagong mga pinto ay ang mga taong lumagpas sa kanilang inaasahan. "

The seven contestants slated for tournament action appeared at the press conference. Each drew an envelope numbered one through seven, and those who drew numbers one through four received the opportunity to choose their respective places in the tournament draw.

The first stage tournament matchups will be as follows:

Labanan # 1: Lawal vs BAMMA fighter
Labanan # 2: Aukstuolis vs Cappelozza,
Labanan # 3 Ishii vs Prochazka,
Labanan # 4: Reljic vs Nemkov.

A tournament reserve bout between Valentine Moldovsky and Yuta Uchida was also announced during the press conference.

Manlalaban Quote:

– 1st Pick = “King Mo” Lawal – napiling Slot A

"Ako ay pinarangalan upang labanan para RIZIN. Ako ay nasasabik upang ipakita ang aking mga kasanayan sa harap ng mga Hapon tagahanga at makakuha ng trabaho tapos. Ikinagagalak kong ma-pick bilang ng isa ko. Bilang isa ako palagi. Ako ay nasa isang posisyon kung saan ang iba ay pumili ako, ang aking trabaho ay upang crush ang mananatiling susunod sa akin. "

“"Ako kasalukuyang hindi magkaroon ng isang kalaban, ngunit ako sigurado na BAMMA ay magpapadala ng isang mahusay na manlalaban para sa akin. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad ang sinumang dumating ay makakakuha ng smashed sa gayon mas mahusay na siya ay maging handa. Sa tingin ko ginawa Ishii isang matalino na pinili sa pamamagitan ng pag-iwas sa akin at sa aking bracket. Mabuti para sa kanya. "

"Iyon ay isang pulutong ng pera! Gusto kong bumili ng isang bungkos ng ice cream, ilang mga gandang damit, at pumunta sa Disney World at makita ang isang grupo ng mga pelikula. Gusto kong pumunta sa Vegas at party, at bumili tonelada ng ginto accessories. "
– 2nd Pumili = Theodore Matangkad (Bushido Europe Kampeon) – napiling Slot C

"Nagpapasalamat ako na ibinigay tulad ng isang pagkakataon. Sa antas ng kumpetisyon, kailangan mong maging handa upang labanan ang kahit sino kaya wala akong pakialam kung sino ang aking kalaban ay. Naniniwala ako sa sarili ko at ako ay handa na upang labanan ang sinuman. "

"Para sa akin, nagiging ang mananalo sa mas mahalaga kaysa sa pera. Pera ay sundin bilang isang resulta ng pagiging isang tunay na kampeon. Ang aking isip ay nakatakda upang manalo sa paligsahan. "

"Ang dahilan kung bakit ako dito ay dahil naniniwala ako sa sarili ko. Makikipaglaban ako upang kumatawan ang aking maliit na bansa. Aking kalaban ay may ligaw na kapansin-pansin ngunit walang dahilan kung bakit ako ay nawala. Ako ay ilagay sa isang ipakita at darating ang nagwagi.”

– 3rd Pick = Goran Reljic (Dating KSW Banayad na matimbang kampeon) – napiling Slot G

"Wala akong pakialam na lumalaban sa akin. Ang aking panaginip magmula ng ako ay isang bata ay upang labanan sa bansang Hapon, at ako ay nakatira ang managinip ngayon, ang aking layunin ay upang ipakita ang aking pinakamahusay na pagganap sa Bisperas ng Bagong Taon. "

"Gusto ko ang matchup. Ako ng pagsasanay sa Sambo mundo kampeon Blagoi Ivanov at ako ay pamilyar sa Sambo style fight. Alam ko na siya ay dumating mula sa isang malaking pangkat, ngunit ako ay handa na upang gumawa ng kahit na ano siya ay nag-aalok sa gayon ito ay isang mahusay na paglaban. "

"Ako ay nakatira sa isang panaginip ng pagkabata. Ako mas nakatuon sa patuloy ang aking paglalakbay sa aking panaginip upang maging isang kampeon sa Japan. Ako ay mag-isip ng kung anong gagawin sa pera sa oras na makamit ko ang aking mga layunin. "

– 4ika Pick = Satoshi Ishii (Beijing Olympics Judo Gold dalubhasa sa mga medalya) – napiling Slot E

"Paghahanda ay mabuti. Hindi ko ay pakiramdam na ang isang away ay isang labanan, labanan sa NYE ay nagsimula lamang. "

"Ang aking plano ay upang mamuhunan sa kalahati ng mga premyong pera sa pagsusugal at ay mag-abuloy ang bahala."

"Ito ay isang mahusay na nag-aalok na hindi ko maaaring i-down. Isang MMA tournament, Magandang mga kalaban, magandang premyong pera. Hindi ko nais na mag-pokus ng masyadong maraming sa mga nanalong ang tournament dahil na ay makakaapekto sa aking kaisipan laro, kaya ako ay tumutok sa isang away sa isang pagkakataon. "

– 5ika Pick = Bruno Cappelozza (Jungle Fight 100kg Kampeon) – napiling Slot D

"Talagang hindi ko alam kung ang alinman sa mga mandirigma dito ngayon, gayon ko pipiliin ang aking kalaban at Umaasa ako mapalad. "

"Iyon uri ng malaking pera ay baguhin ang aking buhay at sa buhay ng aking pamilya. At din pagiging isang kampeon. Mga dalawang aspeto ay magiging napakalaking kabutihan para sa akin.”

"Ito ay ang aking panaginip upang labanan sa bansang Hapon. Hindi ako masyadong maraming tungkol sa aking kalaban alam, ngunit ako ba ay pareho naming maging handa para sa isang kapanapanabik na labanan. Sa tingin ko ito ay isang mahusay na makipag-away. "

– 6ika Pick = Vadim Nemkov (MMA Union matimbang Champion) – napiling Slot H

"Ako ay kumakatawan Sambo. Gusto kong ipakita ang kagandahan ng Sambo at ang sining ng Sambo.”

– 7ika Pick = Jiri Prochazka (GCF Czech Banayad na matimbang kampeon) – napiling Slot F "ako ay tunay nagaganyak upang ma-ipakita ang aking mga kasanayan sa isang bansa kung saan ang mga Samurai ay ipinanganak. Hindi ko ay bumigo sa iyo. "

"Lahat ng tao dito ay matigas. Since ako ay nakikipaglaban ang hometown paboritong, aking paglaban ay pagtitipon ng pansin. Gusto kong gamitin ang pagkakataong ito at ang hamon na ito upang maging ang susunod na malaking bagay. "

"Ito ay kaya magkano ang pera hindi ko alam kung saan magsisimula. Naniniwala ako na ang pera ay darating sa ibang pagkakataon. Kaya bilang ng mga ngayon, ang aking pokus ay upang bigyan ang lahat ng kailangan kong gumawa ng RIZIN ipinagmamalaki na sila pumili sa akin para sa isang kalahok dito. "

General Manager Nobuhiko Takada kinuha ang microphone pagkatapos ng drawing, "Pakiramdam ko ang isang pamilyar na, komportable pa panahunan na kapaligiran ngayon. Ako lang nagaganyak upang saksihan ang kapanganakan ng mga hinaharap na mga bituin. Umaasa ako Ishii ay maaaring gumanap sa isang paraan kung saan siya ay gumawa ng sa amin Hapon tagahanga ipinagmamalaki. Unang katuparan Ishii ni ay nanalong ang gintong medalya, ngunit hindi namin nakita ang anumang mga natitirang mga resulta mula sa kanya sa MMA. Inaasahan ko talaga siya ay maaaring gamitin ang pagkakataong ito upang makamit ang pinakamalaking tagumpay ng kanyang karera.”