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

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ANAHEIM, Kalifornië. (Augustus 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., Vrydag nag. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 sekondes in die tweede ronde.

 

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. Na die oorwinning, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. 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, maar in die einde, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 twee keer) oorwinning oor Jy Awad (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

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) slegs nodig 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (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 11ste win in his last 14 gevegte. 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 vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 sekondes in die tweede ronde. 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) en 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. Na afloop van die stryd, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Ek wil (Daniel) Straus."

 

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Jake Roberts (7-0) verslaan Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO at 4:24 van die eerste ronde

Chinzo Machida (4-2) verslaan Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO at 2:57 van die eerste ronde

Jacob Rosales (4-2) verslaan Mike Segura (4-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28 twee keer)

Andy Murad (13-2) verslaan Jonny Cisneros (9-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) verslaan Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO at 2:01 van die tweede ronde

Joey Davis (1-0) verslaan Keith Cutrone (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) verslaan Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO at 2:24 van die eerste ronde

David Duran (4-4) verslaan Kyle Estrada (3-3) via split besluit (29-28)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” gebeurtenis op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales en Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Onoorwonne veergewigtitel A.J. McKee (4-0) sal nou in die gesig staar Cody Walker (7-2), terwyl Bubba Jenkins (11-2) en Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Daarbenewens, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Jy Awad (19-7) teen Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, terwyl Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Deure open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 as 'n amateur, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalifornië. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s gebeurtenis. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 van sy 24 wen as 'n professionele, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 aanspraakmaker.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Augustus 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornië., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Volledige "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., teen Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega (25-3). Daarbenewens, onoorwonne uitklophou kunstenaar A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Jy Awad(19-7) en Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) teen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. In weltergewig aksie, beide Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” vind plaas op Augustus 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 namiddag. EN/9 namiddag. CT.

Deure vir die geleentheid open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 en op Augustus 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, met 7 van 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Kalifornië., op Augustus. 26.

Volledige "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

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PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) teen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega(25-3). Daarbenewens, onoorwonne uitklophou kunstenaar A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Jy Awad (19-7) en Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. In weltergewig aksie, beide Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” vind plaas op Augustus 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 namiddag. EN/9 namiddag. CT.

 

Deure vir die geleentheid open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Fighting out of Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 career wins, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," the Union City, Kalifornië., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Augustus 26.

 

Updated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

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ANDREY KORESHKOV RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT CROWN IN EMPHATIC FASHION, DEFEATING BENSON HENDERSON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

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Uncasville, CONN. (April 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) verslaan Benson Henderson (23-6) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” the Russian champion made it clear following the bout that he intended to win each and every round inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena Vrydag nag, and according to the judges scoring the bout at cage side, he did exactly that (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Over the course of 25 minute, Henderson, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “Spartan,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Smooth” was unable to secure takedowns and was upset with his performance, making it clear that he hopes for a quick return to the Bellator MMA cage; whether it’s at 170 or 155-pounds.

“Spartan” makes his first successful defense of the title he took from Douglas Lima in this very arena last year, and has his sights set on fighting one of the main contenders that the Scott Coker-led currently promotion has on its welterweight roster. In addition to the victory, Koreshkov also takes home the newly designed Bellator championship belt.

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s Showcases Nasty Guillotine in Co-Main Event

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Henry Corrales (12-3) te tap uit. Since making his Bellator MMA debut back in April of 2010, “Pitbull” has now collected 13 victories with the promotion, including wins in eight of his last nine bouts. It has been a great week for the “Pitbull” brothers, after older brother PATRICK “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Italië. The loss is only Corrales’ third of his career, two of which have now come via guillotine choke.

“Cyborg” Santos Spoils Ward’s Hometown Reunion With First Round Win

In his Bellator MMA debut, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) defeated New London’s own Brennan Ward (13-4) with an ankle lock submission just 30 seconds into the opening round. The victory is Santos’ fourth career win in 30 seconds or less and 16ste first round finish. The former Strikeforce competitor has now strung together back-to-back wins and has left an impressive first impression for Bellator fans, aside from the ones in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena. For Ward, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 veldtog.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) op Vrydag taking home scores of (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The Portland, Oregon native connected on several heavy blows and two pivotal takedowns leading him to his seventh career win. The three-round thriller was just Primus’ second fight that went past the first round and was left to the judges’ discretion.

“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout

During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "gif" Page (10-0) finale Jeremie Holloway (7-2) with multiple hammerfists and an impressive toe hold submission at 2:15 in the opening round of action. The 28-year-old British phenom, “MVP,” remains undefeated after recording his tenth career win and sixth victory under the Bellator MMA banner. “Venom” now directs his attention to a return home when he meets Fernando Gonzalez on July 16 by "Bellator 158: London.”

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Djamil Chan (12-2) verslaan Richard Patishnock (6-4) via uitklophou (stoot) by 3:09 van die eerste ronde

Chris HONEYCUTT (7-1) verslaan Matt Secor (7-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) verslaan Joe Cronin (2-4) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:25 van die eerste ronde

Matt Bessette (18-7) verslaan Keith Richardson (14-7) via TKO (cut) by 3:14 van die tweede ronde

Chris Foster (9-4) verslaan Vovka Clay (3-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 3x)

Sam Watford (2-0) verslaan Dean Hancock (2-1) via voorlegging (armbar) by 1:24 van die eerste ronde

Tim Caron (4-0) verslaan Justin Sumter (0-1) via TKO (stoot) by 3:38 van die tweede ronde

Blair Tugman (8-6) verslaan Jay Perrin (2-2) via split besluit (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

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ANDREY KORESHKOV LOOKS TO SPOIL HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BELLATOR MMA DEBUT OF BENSON HENDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 153’ ON SPIKE TOMORROW

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Uncasville, Conn. (April 21, 2016) – Following weigh-ins for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " mededingers op Donderdag, all fights are set to take place inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena môre op Spike.

Headlined by a welterweight world title bout between Andrey "Spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) en Benson “Smooth” Henderson (23-5), the main card is primed to entertain. The card is loaded with young talent, including 28-year-old welterweight star Michael "gif" Page (9-0), who will put his unblemished record on the line against Jeremie Holloway (7-1).

Daarbenewens, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” also features Brennan Ward (13-3) going to battle against “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Patricio “Pitbull” Friere (24-3) versus Henry Corrales (12-2) en Brent Primus (6-0) meeting “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and airs live and free on Spike at 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Daarbenewens, stay tuned immediately following the event, the debut of “Bellator Skopboks: Torino” vind plaas op 11:00 namiddag. EN/PT.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and remain on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com en die Mohegan Sun Box Office.

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT

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ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY

Krediet: Bellator MMA

TORINO, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing Derek Fieldsbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.

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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Brian Rogers (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.

DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. McKee (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the baie deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”

A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Pink engel (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 van die openingsronde. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, eerder as later, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT

Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) en Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.

 

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THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

TORINO, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE môre, Saterdag, April 16 by 10 namiddag. EN/PT.

 

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), wat die gesig staar Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), wat veg Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

Ook, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Pink engel in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) en Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

 

Main kaart: (Live on SPIKE – 10 namiddag. EN/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 lbs.)

Pink engel (58.65 kg / 129.3 lbs.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 lbs.)

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BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERS’ RECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & BELLATOR 153

Skryf 'n opmerking

 

SANTA MONICA, SOOS. (April 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields en John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) en Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) April 16 en 22 onderskeidelik.

As gevolg daarvan, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.”

Intussen, in the co-main event of "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), wat die gesig staar Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), gevegte Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Ook, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Pink engel in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) en Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle teen “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "gif" Page (9-0) gesigte Jeremie Holloway (7-1), en Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” die eerste keer uitgestuur op SPIKE Saterdag, April 16 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT, terwyl "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " by 11:00 namiddag. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture by "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 van sy laaste 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, met 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 uit 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ telkaarte. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” by liggewig.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 van sy 12 wins as a pro.

Volledige "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) vs. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Pink engel (Debuut)

Bellator MMA Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Volledige "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight wêreldtitel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Oor Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende Mixed Martial Arts organisasie met baie van die beste vegters in die wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 500 miljoen huise wêreldwyd in meer as 140 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan gesien word op Spike, die MMA televisie leier. Bellator MMA bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat bo die bedryf werksaam in die televisie produksie sluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is gebaseer in Santa Monica, Kalifornië en die besit van vermaak reuse Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

Oor Spike:

Spike is beskikbaar in 98.7 miljoen huise en is 'n afdeling van Viacom Media Networks. 'N Eenheid van Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media netwerke is een van die wêreld se voorste skeppers van ontwikkeling en inhoud oor al die media platforms. Spike’s internet address is spike.com en vir die up-to-die-minuut en argivale pers inligting en foto's, visit Spike’s press site at spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, agter-die-skerms inligting en foto's.

About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio en Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentine Overeem, Rico Verhoeven en Artem Levin.

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FANS ATTENDING ‘BELLATOR 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’ WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LEGENDARY BELLATOR MMA FIGHTERS ROYCE GRACIE & WANDERLEI SILVA

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 30, 2016) – Fans attending "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " opApril 22 by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will be able to meet two of the sport’s most popular athletes:Royce Gracie en Wanderlei Silva.

The two legendary Brazilian superstars will be participating in an exclusive meet and greet for ticketholders on the Mohegan Sun Arena concourse beginning at 6 namiddag. EN.

 

The highly anticipated event features the debut of Benson "Glad" Henderson (23-5), as hy daag welterweight kampioen Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vir sy gordel. Voormalige veergewigtitel titlist Patricio "Pitbull" Freire(24-3) voldoen aan John "Macapa" Teixeira (19-1-2) in the co-main event while other bouts on the card include Connecticut’s own "Ierse" Brennan Ward (13-3) and British striking sensation Michael Page (9-0) vegEvangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) en Jeremie Holloway (7-1) respectively in welterweight attractions.

 

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " begin by net $30 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, Ticketmaster.com en die Mohegan Sun Box Office. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op pen op 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Die uitsending sal onmiddellik gevolg word deur die baanbreker, stigtingsvergadering "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " gebeurtenis.

 

Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, die man wat beskou word as uitgevind die sport soos ons dit vandag ken. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie verskeie teenstanders sou breek in 'n enkele nag, van wie baie baie groter as hy. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight, vandag, dit is moeilik om 'n MMA vegter wat nie opgelei in die kuns van jiu jitsu-vind. This past February, Gracie defeated Ken Shamrock in a record-shattering fight that was witnessed on Spike by over 3.5 miljoen kykers.

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Wanderlei Silva, who was recently signed to a Bellator MMA contract. “The Axe Murderer” is a Pride and UFC veteran, who brings an intimidating and imposing presence with him every time he steps into the cage. Silva hopes of adding to an already-impressive list of wins that include: Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Brian Stann and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (2x).

 

Volledige "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Fight Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight wêreldtitel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Patricio Freire (24-3) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-1) vs. Matt Secor (7-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Djamil Chan (11-2) vs. Richard Patishnock (6-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Chris Foster (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Pete Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde lig swaargewig Voorlopige Bout: Mike Zichelle (7-4) vs. Joe Cronin (19-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Matt Bessette (17-7) vs. Keith Richardson (14-6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Tim Caron (3-0) vs. Justin Sumter (0-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Blair Tugman (7-6) vs. Jay Perrin (2-1)