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BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE vs. KHARITONOV RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Complete Bellator 215 Results:

Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) le Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) ended in a no contest

Logan Storley (10-0) hlōla Ion Pascu (18-9) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27 30-26, 30-26)

Eduardo Dantas (21-6) hlōla Toby Misech (11-7) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

John Douma (4-1) hlōla Mike Kimbel (2-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 2:51 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Austin Vanderford (7-0) hlōla Cody Jones (6-3) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (letsoho-kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 4:49 ea ho pota-pota e mong



Selelekela Card:

Steve Mowry (6-0) hlōla Darion Abbey (0-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Kimura) ka 1:27 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Amanda Bell (6-5) hlōla Amber Leibrock (3-3) ka KO (punches) ka 3:52 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Pat McCrohan (4-2) hlōla Jason Markland (0-1) ka TKO (punches) ka 1:11 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Lindsey VanZandt (5-1) hlōla Tabatha Watkins (3-1) ka TKO (punches) ka 3:25 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Pete Rogers (4-4) hlōla Jason Rine (1-5) ka TKO (literaeke) ka :50 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Matt Probin (4-0) hlōla Ali Zebian (1-1) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Zarrukh Adashev (2-1) hlōla Ronie Arana (0-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28. 30-27, 30-27)

Billy Goff (2-0) hlōla Ryan Hardy (0-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARDS FOR BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV THIS FRIDAY & BELLATOR 216: MVP VS. DALEY THIS SATURDAY

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Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s doubleheader return to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. ka Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 has been completed with two stacked five-fight main cards and exciting preliminary matchups.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a heavyweight headliner, where former Bellator Grand Prix Semifinalist Matt Mitrione (13-6) faces Russian knockout artist Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see undefeated Logan Storley (9-0) meet SBG Dublin’s Ion Pascu (18-9) kwa welterweight, former Bellator bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas (20-6) return from injury to meet Hawaii’s Toby Misech (12-6) at 135-pounds, and the electric Mike Kimbel (2-0) making his main card debut against Rhode Island’s John Douma (3-1). The opener of Bellator 215 will be the promotional debut of Austin Vanderford (6-0), who looks to remain undefeated against Cody Jones (6-2), a winner of four consecutive fights.




The prelims for Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be highlighted by a women’s featherweight contest featuring Amber Leibrock (3-2) khahlanong le Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) ho jara Darion Abbey (Pro qalo).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 216 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by one of the most intense grudge matches in MMA history. Ka Moqebelo, Feb. 16, Krrish Michael "Venom" Page (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Pauluse o ile a "Semtex" Daley (40-16-2) in a first-round fight of Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. The co-main event is a rematch between two heavyweights who undoubtedly will go down in the sport’s history books, neng Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-16).



Holim'a moo, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) khahlanong le Krrish, longtime former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov (21-0). An intriguing welterweight encounter between Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) and the always-excitingErick Silva (20-9, 1 NC) is also official, as is the professional debut of multi-time taekwondo champion Valerie Loureda, when she meets Oklahoma’s Colby Fletcher (1-2) in the main card opener.



As if that wasn’t enough top-flight action, Tyrell Fortune (5-0), one of Bellator’s top homegrown prospects returns to the Bellator cage against Ryan Pokryfky (6-5) in the featured preliminary bout of Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley.



Bellator: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be broadcast Friday, February 15 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, February 16 ka 10 p.m. Et / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets for both events are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Fans can save when they purchase tickets to both events through the “Back-to-Back Pack!” Please visit Ticketmaster.com for more details.




Complete Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-6) vs.. Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) vs.. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs.. Toby Misech (12-6)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs.. John Douma (3-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs.. Cody Jones (6-2)



Selelekela Card:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs.. Darion Abbey (Pro qalo)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs.. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs.. Jason Markland (Qalo)

Atomweight Preliminary Bout: Tabatha Watkins (3-0) vs.. Lindsey VanZandt (4-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs.. Jason Rine (1-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Probin (3-0) vs.. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs.. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Goff (1-0) vs.. Ryan Hardy (Pro qalo)



Complete Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Main Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Matchup: Michael Page (13-0) vs.. Pauluse Daley (40-16-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs.. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) vs.. Vitaly Minakov (21-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs.. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Valerie Loureda (Pro qalo) vs.. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Selelekela Card:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs.. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs.. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Vinicius De Jesus (6-2) vs.. Rodolpho Barcellos (1-0)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Kemran Lachinov (7-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs.. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs.. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Demetrius Plaza (Pro qalo) vs.. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



*Card subject to change



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MIRKO CRO COP OUT OF BELLATOR 200 DUE TO INJRY

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RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN

Los Angeles – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 khahlanong le Roy Nelson. Ka hoo, ea Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champE rafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) kwa welterweight. Bellator 200 takes place Friday, Ka 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT.

 

 

 

The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) ho jara Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.

 

 

 

Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. The Krrish Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) lintoa Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) challenges Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) lifahleho Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) kopana le Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk le axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

*Card subject to change.

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FNU Combat Sports Show: CM Punk Not Ready for Floyd, UFC Fight Night Preview and Heavyweights who Think Cheating Boxers Should Go to Jail

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This week’s FNU Combat Sports Show starts off with Tom and Rich talking MMA for a while and then Tony joins in to cap off the show with a long boxing discussion. Listen to the whole broadcast below:

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AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON 'Na 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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Los Angeles – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 khahlanong le Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Labohlano, Ka 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, Engelane, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 a Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, Engelane, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ E rafael Carvalho (15-1) khahlanong le Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) le Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) nka ka Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) kopana le Davida "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) kwa welterweight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk le axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Complete Bellator 200 Main Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs.. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs.. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs.. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs.. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs.. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

*Card subject to change

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25

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Los Angeles – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) le Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Labohlano, Ka 25.

 

The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ E rafael Carvalho (15-1) khahlanong le Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) nka ka Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) kopana le Davida "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) kwa welterweight.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk le axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "Morena Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

 

Loantša ho tsoa Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 ea The Ultimate Fighter. Having recently fought Matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.

 

Ntjhafatswa Bellator 200 Fight Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: E rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs.. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs.. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs.. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs.. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

*Card subject to change

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

 

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RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION WORLD GRAND PRIX 2017

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RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017 PPV
Aug. 29 Weights
Aug. 29 & 31 LIVE on PPV from Japan

OFFICIAL Aug. 29TH WEIGHTS
FIGHT ORDER
RED
BLUE
１

(10min/1R, 5min/2R)
RIZIN MMA rules
75.0 kgs (Elbow allowed)
SATORU KITAOKA
75.0kgs / 165 liponto.
KIICHI KUNIMOTO
75.0kgs / 165 liponto.
２

(5min x 3R)
Female MMA rules
57.0 kgs
SHIZUKA SUGIYAMA
57.0kgs / 125 ½ o liponto.
KANA WATANABE
56.95kgs / 129 ½ o liponto.
３

(5minx3R)
RIZIN MMA Special rules
KIZAEMON SAIGA
62.60kgs / 138 liponto.
KAI ASAKURA
62.70kgs / 138 liponto.
４

(5min x 3R) 61.0 kgs

Bantanweight GP
Reserve Match
ANTHONY BIRCHAK
60.85kgs / 134 liponto.
JAE HOON MOON
60.95kgs / 134 liponto.
５

(10min/1R, 5min/2R)
RIZIN MMA rules
66.0 kgs
HIROYUKI TAKAYA
65.95kgs / 145 liponto.
AZJAVKHLAN BAATAR
65.75kgs / 144 ½ o liponto.
６

(5min x 3R)
Female MMA rules
70.0 kgs (Elbow allowed)
KING REINA
70.0kgs / 154 liponto.
CINDY DANDOIS
68.60kgs / 151 liponto.
７
(10min/1R, 5min/2R)
RIZIN MMA rules
93.0 kgs (Elbow allowed)
JIRI PROCHAZKA
92.95kgs / 204 ½ o liponto.
KARL ALBREKTSSON
92.40kgs / 203 ½ o liponto.
８
(3min x 3R)

Female MMA Special rules
95.0 kgs
GABI GARCIA
107.70kgs / 237 liponto.
SHINOBU KANDORI
73.75kgs / 162 ½ o liponto.
９

(5min x 3R) 61.0 kgs
Bantanweight GP QF1
KHALID TAHA
60.85kgs / 134 1/s lbs.
TAKAFUMI OTSUKA
61.0kgs / 134 ½ o liponto.
１０
(5min x 3R) 61.0 kgs
Bantanweight GP QF2
KEVIN PETSHI
60.80kgs / 134 liponto.
SHINTARO ISHIWATARI
61.0kgs / 134 ½ o liponto.
１１

(5min x 3R) 61.0 kgs
Bantanweight GP QF3
IAN MACCALL
60.45kgs / 133 liponto.
MANEL KAPE
60.40kgs / 133 liponto.
１２

(5min x 3R) 61.0 kgs
Bantanweight GP QF4
KYOJI HORIGUCHI
60.75kgs / 133 ½ o liponto.
GABRIEL OLIVEIRA
61.0kgs / 134 ½ o liponto.
Aug. 31st, RIZIN WORLD GRAND PRIX MATCHES
(Men’s Bantamweights – semifinals & final & Women’s Super-Atomweights final)
SPECIAL HEAVYWEIGHT ATTRACTION
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (35-11-0, 27 KO / TKO, 5 SUB), Croatia
vs..
Tsuyoshi Kosaka (27-19-2, 8 KO / TKO, 6 SUB), Japane
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi (18-6-0, 13 KO / TKO, 6 SUB), Japane
vs..
Yusuke Yachi (18-6-0, 5 KO / TKO, 1 SUB), Japane
WOMEN FLYWEIGHTS
Shinju “Juju” Auclair (1-0-0, 1 SUB), USA
vs..
Chelsea LaGrasse (bakeng sa qalo), USA
Kickboxing
Yamato Fujita, Japan vs. Mitsushisa Sunabe, Japane
Tenshin Nasuikawa, Japan vs. TBA
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
ENG: RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017 Pay Per View
NENG: Labohlano, Aug. 29, 2017 – 1 a.m. LE / 10 p.m. PT
Sontaha, Aug. 31, 2017 — 5:00 a.m. LE / 2:00 a.m. PT
HOKAE: Saitama Super Arena * Saitama City, Japane
PROMOTER: Rezine FF
LIVE AIRING: The Aug. 29 le 31 (1 a.m. /10 p.m. PT start) will be live-streamed worldwide (excluding Japan on the FITE.TV platforms for $19.99 or the two-day RIZIN Pack special offer for only $29.99. Fans may simply download the FITE app – free to download from iTunes and Google Play – and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
Integrated Sports Media will distribute via cable and satellite PPV on New Year’s Eve (Aug. 31 – 5:00 a.m. LE / 2:00 a.m. PT qala) extravaganza live in North America via iN Demand, Vubiquity, and DISH in the U.S., as well as on SaskTel and Telus in Canada, bakeng sa tlhahiso ea theko mabenkele ea feela $19.95.
ANNOUNCERS: “Makhaola-khang” Joe Ferraro and former MMA fighter Frank Trigg
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @FiteTV, @IntegratedPPV
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RIZIN on FITE – a year in the making

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RIZIN’s closing 2017 with two live events on FITE this Friday the 29th le Sunday the 31st. After a whole year of action- packed events and a multi – PPV tournament it is time to see the culmination of it all.
Things are getting hotter than ever with the full line-up already known as well as the two special guests who will join: Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi.
Each show is $19.99 Two-show pack available for only $29.99. Streams live on FITE worldwide outside of Japan.

2-Day Pack: RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand-Prix 2017

RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand-Prix 2017: 2nd Round
29th of December Fight card:
Satoru Kitaoka vs Strasser Kiichi
Shizuka Sugiyama vs Kana Watanabe
Kizaemon Saiga vs Kai Asakura
Anthony Birchak vs Jae Hoon Moon
Hiroyuki Takaya vs Azjavkhlan Baatar
KING Reina vs Cindy Dandois
Jiri Prochazka vs Karl Albrektsson
Gabi Garcia vs Shinobu Kandori
Khalid Taha vs Takafumi Otsuka
Kevin Petshi vs Shintaro Ishiwatari
Ian McCall vs Manel Kape
Kyoji Horiguchi vs Gabriel Oliveira
RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand-Prix 2017: Final Round
31st of December Fight card:
McCall/Kape vs Horiguchi/Oliveira
Otsuka/Taha vs Petshi/Ishiwatari
Rena Kubota vs. Irene Cabello
Maria Oliveira vs. Kanna Asakura
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović vs. Tsuyoshi Kosaka
S. Nozawa-Auclair vs. Chelsea LaGrasse
Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi vs. Yusuke Yachi
Mitsuhisa Sunabe vs. Yamato Fujita
Tenshin Nasukawa vs Yuta Hamamoto
Plus GP Final Match-up’s
Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.
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RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION WORLD GRAND PRIX 2017

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Joe Ferraro & Frank Trigg named RIZIN FF World Grand Prix 2017
PPV announcers
Aug. 29 & 31 LIVE on PPV from Japan
NEW YORK TOROPO(December 14, 2017) – Veteran “Makhaola-khang” Joe Ferraro and former MMA fighter John Trigg have been named announcers for RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand Prix twin shows, highlighted by the return of combat sports superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, December 29 & 31, airing live on pay-per-view from Saitama City, Japane.
The Aug. 29 le 31 (1 a.m. /10 p.m. PT start) will be live-streamed worldwide (excluding Japan on the FITE.TV platforms for $19.99 or the two-day RIZIN Pack special offer for only $29.99. Fans may simply download the FITE app – free to download from iTunes and Google Play – and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website atwww.fite.tv from any computer.
Integrated Sports Media will distribute via cable and satellite PPV on New Year’s Eve (Aug. 31 –5:00 a.m. LE / 2:00 a.m. PT qala) extravaganza live in North America via iN Demand, Vubiquity, and DISH in the U.S., as well as on SaskTel and Telus in Canada, bakeng sa tlhahiso ea theko mabenkele ea feela $19.95.
Ferraro will handle blow-by-blow responsibilities, while Trigg serves as color commentator. Ferraro has called multiple RIZIN events leading up to the conclusion of its World Grand Prix. Trigg, who is working this RIZIN twin-bill the same month as he made his debut as a UFC referee, was a popular fighter at the highest level of international competition, UFC and PRIDE.
The Dec. 29go th winners of the men’s bantamweight quarterfinals will advance to the Dec. 31st,women’s super-atomweight and kickboxing semifinals and then later in the finals. The Special Added Attraction on that card is a light heavyweight clash between Jiri “Denisa” Prochazka(19-3-0, 16 KO / TKO, 2 SUB), Czech Republic and. Karl Albrelktsson (6-1-0, 2 KO/TKOs, 3 SUB), Sweden.
The finals of the RIZIN World-Grand Prix kickboxing, women’s super-atomweight and men’s bantamweight championships will be preceded by three entertaining matches. Croatian heavyweight “Cro Cop” Filipovic (35-11-0, 27 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) takes on Japanese favorite Tsuyoshi Kosaka (27-19-2, 8 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) in a Special Added Attraction on the Aug. 31st,karete ya. E boetse e, the long-awaited return of Japanese lightweight Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi(18-6-0, 13 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) will be showcased in his throw-down with fellow countryman Yusuke Yachi (18-6-0, 5 KO / TKO, 1 SUB). A women’s match between American flyweights Shinju “Juju” Auclair (1-0-0, 1 SUB) and pro-debuting Chelsea LaGrasse is also on tap.
A special one-day kickboxing tournament will be held Dec. 31st, between Japan’s Kazuyuki Fujita le Mitsuhisa Sunabe and undefeated knockout artist (20-0, 16 Kos) Tenshine Nasukawa vs.. TBA with the winners facing off in the championship round on the card’s championship final.
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RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION WORLD GRAND PRIX 2017

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RIZIN Fighting Federation
Lefatše Grand Prix 2017 action to close 2017 MMA season
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic & Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi return New Year’s Eve
Aug. 29 & 31 LIVE on PPV from Japan
NEW YORK TOROPO (December 11, 2017) —International mixed-martial-arts and kickboxing fans can close out the 2017 season in grand style, viewing double-barreled RIZIN Fighting Federation World Grand Prix action, highlighted by the return of combat sports superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic,December 29 & 31, airing live on pay-per-view from Saitama City, Japane.
The Dec. 29go th winners of the men’s bantamweight quarterfinals will advance to the Dec. 31st, women’s super-atomweight and kickboxing semifinals and then later in the finals (sheba ka tlase).
The Special Added Attraction on the Dec. 29go thcard is a light heavyweight match between Jiri “Denisa” Prochazka (19-3-0, 16 KO / TKO, 2 SUB), Czech Republic vs. Karl Albrelktsson(6-1-0, 2 KO/TKOs, 3 SUB), Sweden.
The Aug. 29 le 31 (1 a.m. /10 p.m. PT start) will be live-streamed worldwide (excluding Japan on the FITE.TV platforms for $19.99 or the two-day RIZIN Pack special offer for only $29.99. Fans may simply download the FITE app – free to download from iTunes and Google Play – and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
Integrated Sports Media will distribute via cable and satellite PPV on New Year’s Eve (Aug. 31 –5:00 a.m. LE / 2:00 a.m. PT qala) extravaganza live in North America via iN Demand, Vubiquity, and DISH in the U.S., as well as on SaskTel and Telus in Canada, bakeng sa tlhahiso ea theko mabenkele ea feela $19.95.
“We’re excited to close the year with two entertaining events, RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017, plus the return of international MMA stars Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi,” said Flipps Media Co-founder and CEO, Kosta Jordanov. “These events will cap of our very successful combat sports programming in 2017.”
“We’re happy to bring this New Year’s Eve event from Japan, featuring ‘Cro Cop’ and the RIZIN World Grand Prix finals to American and Canadian combat sports fans,” mopresidente lotaganngwa Sports Media Doug Jacobs remarked. “This is a rare opportunity for North American MMA and kickboxing fans to watch some of the best international fighters.”
The finals of the RIZIN World-Grand Prix kickboxing, women’s super-atomweight and men’s bantamweight championships will be preceded by three entertaining matches. Croatian heavyweight “Cro Cop” Filipovic (35-11-0, 27 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) takes on Japanese favoriteTsuyoshi Kosaka (27-19-2, 8 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) in a Special Added Attraction on the Aug. 31st,karete ya. E boetse e, the long-awaited return of Japanese lightweight Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi(18-6-0, 13 KO / TKO, 6 SUB) will be showcased in his throw-down with fellow countrymanYusuke Yachi (18-6-0, 5 KO / TKO, 1 SUB). A women’s match between American flyweights Shinju “Juju” Auclair (1-0-0, 1 SUB) and pro-debuting Chelsea LaGrasse is also on tap.
A special one-day kickboxing tournament will be held Dec. 31st, between Japan’s Kazuyuki Fujita le Mitsuhisa Sunabe and undefeated knockout artist (20-0, 16 Kos) Tenshine Nasukawa vs.. TBA with the winners facing off in the championship round on the card’s championship final.
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RIZIN WORLD GRAND PRIX MATCHES
Men’s Bantamweights
Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall (13-5-0), USA vs.. Manel Kape (8-1-0), Angola
Kyoaji Horiiguchi (20-2-0), Japan vs. Gabriel Oliveira (10-0-0), Brazil
Takafumi Otsuka (23-13-0), Japan vs. Khalid Tahna (11-0-0), Duitsland
Shintaro Ishiwatari (23-6-0), Japan vs. Kevin “The Macine Gun” Petshi (12-3-0), France
Women’s Super-Atomweights
Rena Kubota (5-0-0), Japan vs. Irene “La Nina” Rivera (7-4-0), Spain
Kanna Asakura (9-2-0), Japan vs. Maria Oliveira (10-2-0), Brazil
Kickboxing
Yamato Fujita, Japan vs. Mitsushisa Sunabe, Japane
Tenshin Nasuikawa, Japan vs. TBA
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