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TAKE AN INSIDE LOOK AT BELLATOR 170’S MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS WITH NEW, EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Jan. 17, 2017) – With Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has once again developed a series of exclusive new content in preparation of Zaterdag showdown at The Forum. Join us as we explore behind-the-scenes footage of some of the greatest athletes in MMA and their training regimens. For a deeper look inside these competitors’ journey to the big stage, look no further than Bellator’s fantastic YouTube page.

 

In Focus w/ Chael Sonnen

Join us as we spend a day in the life of Chael Sonnen in his home town of West Linn, Oregon. We dive deep into the history of Sonnen’s legacy and the highly anticipated rematch with Tito Ortiz.

Sparring Session w/ Tito Ortiz

Former All-Pro NFL superstar Shawne Merriman goes toe-to-toe with Tito Ortiz for a sparring session before the big main event at The Forum.

What to Watch: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen

After pinning Ortiz in a college wrestling match nearly 20 jaren geleden, Sonnen hopes to come out on top once again when the two legends square off on Jan. 21.

What to Watch: Paul Daley vs. Brennan Ward

Two of the top sluggers duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Jimmy Smith breaks it down for both welterweight superstars before they enter the cage.

FIGHT INFO: Bijna 20 years have passed since Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) en Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) met in a collegiate wrestling match in Sonnen’s home state of Oregon. Nu, the two mixed martial arts legends meet again, with a shot at sweet revenge for Ortiz, who was pinned during their clash in 1998. In januari 21, Bellator MMA will invade Los Angeles and The Forum, as the Scott Coker-led promotion prepares for one of the biggest events of the year.

 

In de avond van de co-main event, fans will have the opportunity to experience a welterweight war pitting fellow sluggers Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4). In middengewicht actie, Hisaki Kato (7-2) will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, and is riding a two-fight winning streak as he prepares for undefeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Ralek Gracie (3-0). Eindelijk, Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) will challenge Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) in a featherweight feature fight, terwijl Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) round out the Spike-televised main card with lightweight action.

 

Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen uitgezonden live en gratis op SPIKE bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at The Forum Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

M-1 Challenge lichtgewicht titelgevecht Butenko vs. Yandiev toegevoegd aan M-1 Challenge 74

Februari 18 in St. Petersburg, Rusland
ST. PETERSBURG, Rusland (Januari 16, 2017) – M-1 Global heeft aangekondigd dat M-1 Challenge lichtgewicht kampioen Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko zal de uitdager aangaan Abukar Yandiev (8-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0) in de M-1 Challenge 74 co-functie op Februari 18, in St. Petersburg, Rusland.
Het eerder aangekondigde Main Event plaatst de ongeslagen M-1 Challenge licht zwaargewicht kampioen Rashid Joesoepov (6-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), van Rusland, verdedigt zijn titel tegen voormalige titlist Stephan “T-800” Puetz (15-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Duitsland.
M-1 Challenge 74 zal live worden gestreamd van St. Petersburg in high definition op www.M1Global.TV. Kijkers kunnen de voorlopige gevechten en belangrijkste kaart bekijken door in te loggen op registreren op zal zijn www.M1Global.TV. Fans kunnen alle van de actie te bekijken op hun computer, alsmede op Android en Apple smartphones en tablets.
Ook aangekondigd is een gevecht tussen top bantamgewichten Vitaly Branchuk enMoktar “de Kabyle” Benkaci zal ook in actie komen waarbij de winnaar zichzelf positioneert voor een mogelijke titelopname met M-1 Challenge bantamgewichtkampioenPavel Vitruk in de niet al te verre toekomst.
Een sterke Oekraïner met superieure worstelvaardigheden, Butenko (42-11-2, M-1: 9-1-0) is een achtjarige MMA-veteraan die een welkom thuis heeft gevonden in de M-1 Challenge-competitie en hij heeft van de gelegenheid gebruik gemaakt. Een zegereeks van zes gevechten rijden, de 29-jarige Butenko veroverde afgelopen juni de vacante M-1 Challenge lichtgewicht titelriem bij M-1 Challenge 67, toen hij een unaniem besluit van vijf ronden nam Artiom Damkovsky.
In zijn laatste actie, bij M-1 Challenge 71 in oktober, Butenko won een unaniem besluit over drie rondes tegen Rubenilton Pereira in een niet-titelgevecht.
Butenko's eerste titelverdediging zal zijn tegen een van de meest populaire MMA-jagers in Rusland, de vechtende krachtpatser Yandiev, wie is ook een sterke worstelaar, plus een solide Judo-achtergrond. De rijzende lichtgewicht ster zal een bepaalde favoriet van fans zijn vanwege zijn nationaliteit en zijn stijl van vechten, resulterend in eerste ronde eindes in al zijn professionele gevechten tot nu toe.
Afgelopen juni om M-1 Challenge 68, Yandiev gebruikte een armlock voor een inzending in de eerste ronde van Tony Christodoulou, gevochten bij een 177 ½ lbs. vangstgewicht.
zoals Butenko, Branchuk (21-6-0, M-1: 1-2-0) vecht ook uit Oekraïne. De 25-jarige vechter is een voormalige M-1 Challenge bantamgewicht titel uitdager, die een gevecht van acht aan het berijden was in zijn laatste gevecht?, waarin hij verloor door inzending in de vierde ronde (choke) naar de eerder genoemde Vitruk (zie bijgaande foto links). In M-1 Challenge-competitie, Branchuk verslagen Antun Raciceen jaar geleden, door middel van een gesplitste beslissing in drie rondes op M-1 Challenge 64.
Benkaci (13-7-0, (M-1: 2-1-0) is een grappling specialist uit Frankrijk. Bekend en zeer gerespecteerd om zijn geweldige conditie en uithoudingsvermogen, hij verloor een omstreden beslissing in drie ronden in zijn M-1 Challenge-debuut om Nikita Chistyakov 1-½ jaar geleden, maar de getalenteerde Fransman kaatste terug en versloeg zijn laatste twee tegenstanders, Vadim Malygin enAlexey Naumov, respectievelijk, door knie en stoot.
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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) en Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 is Brown Ellen (2-1), die op zal nemen Carmella James (Debuut) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0), samen met Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) tegen Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) zal op zich te nemen Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) uitdagingen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bijKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. The Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazilië, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Nu, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Compleet Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Voorlopige Card:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht Preliminary Aanval: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Voorlopige aanval: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Debuut)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Brown Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Debuut)

RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

 

KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) tegen Brandon Phillips (6-2) is toegevoegd aan de SPIKE televisie main kaart van Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Bovendien, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) zal op zich te nemen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) en knock-out specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Een inwoner van Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, met vier knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis bij Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Brown Ellen at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

GESTAPELD strijd kaart OPENT HET JAAR VOOR NEF in Lewiston

Lewiston, Maine (Januari 11, 2017) -nieuwe Engeland Fights (NEF) keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee op Februari 11, 2017 met haar volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: Weer zijn toegenomen.” Eerder vandaag, de strijd promotie aangekondigd de volledige kaart voor het evenement. De avond zal zowel amateur als professionele MMA periodes voorzien.

 

Hoofdact van de avond is de halve finale van het toernooi om een ​​nieuwe professionele lichtgewicht kampioen kronen. De titel werd ontruimd toen de vorige kampioen Devin Powell (8-1) ondertekend met de Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ryan Sanders (12-8) zal op zich te nemen John Ortolani (8-10) terwijl Jon Lemke (5-7) gezichten Jesse Erickson (9-5) in een rematch van Bellator 93. De winnaars van deze twee periodes zal ontmoeten in de finale voorlopig gepland voor “NEF 28” later dit jaar.

 

In een langverwachte zwaargewicht gevecht, Ras Hylton (0-0) zal zijn professionele debuut te maken tegen Mike Hansen (5-4). de 6'6″ Hylton, of “Rasquatch” zoals hij bekend onder zijn fans, werd uitgeroepen tot de “2016 Rookie van het Jaar” door NEF fans na te gaan 3-0 als amateur. Hansen was een Maine staat worstelkampioen voor Mountain Valley High School (MVHS), en hij heeft nogal een reputatie ontwikkeld voor Downing grotere tegenstanders op zowel de matten en de MMA kooi. Hansen was de ontvanger van de “2016 Indiening van het Jaar” onderscheiding.

 

Spreken over 2016 prijswinnaars, de “Fighter van het Jaar,” vedergewicht vooruitzicht Aaron Lacey (4-0), gaat op zoek naar zijn vijfde opeenvolgende overwinning in minder dan een jaar wanneer hij voldoet aan Florida's Chris Jacobs (1-0). Jacobs samen een indrukwekkende 8-3 record als een amateur, winnende regionale titels langs de weg.

 

De amateur kaart zal een bout voorzien van de licht zwaargewicht band als Ryan Glover (3-1) verdedigt tegen Victor Irwin (2-0). Glover heeft de titel die sinds afgelopen februari. Zowel Glover en Irwin waren Maine staat worstelen kampioenen – Glover met MVHS en Irwin met Brewer High School.

 

Ook gepland op de amateur-kaart zijn niet minder dan periodes van drie vrouwen. Angela Young (1-2), die op meerdere zetten “Fight of the Night” optredens in 2016, keert terug naar het gezicht van New Hampshire Christine Brothwell (0-2). Young's teamgenoot, Katie Baker (0-0), zal haar maken in-kooi debuut tegen een andere stevige concurrent van de Granite State in de vorm van Alex Walker (2-1), terwijl Sarah Ziehm maakt haar debuut tegen Nicole Burgess (0-1).

 

De volledige “NEF 27: HEROPLEVING” strijd kaart (aan verandering onderhevig):

 

PROFESSIONAL

235 Mike Hansen 5-4 (Berserkers MMA) vs Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Class MMA)

 

160 Matt Denning 3-5 (CMBJJ) vs Ricky Dexter 0-0 (Team Ierse)

155 Ryan Sanders 12-8 (Young's MMA) vs John Ortolani 8-10 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

155 Jesse Erickson 9-5 (CMBJJ) vs Jon Lemke 5-7 (Team Ierse)

 

145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (Young's MMA) vs Chris Jacobs 1-0 (Pete White Boksen & MMA)

 

145 Josh Harvey 2-0 (Young's MMA) vs Richie Collingham 3-3 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo)

 

135 Elias Leland 2-2 (De Academy) vs Nick Santos 0-4 (team Fury)

AMATEUR

205*TITEL Ryan Glover 3-1 (Berserkers MMA) (c) vs Victor Irwin 2-0 (Young's MMA)

 

205 Zeal McGrew 1-1 (Rode lijn) vs Pete Grinnel 0-0 (Lawton BJJ)

185 Jon Tefft 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Sean Worcester 0-1 (Onafhankelijk)

 

155 Devin Corson 0-0 (Onbreekbaar Combat Club) vs Winston Cortez 0-0 (S. Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

155 Ross gevormd 0-1 (Nostos) vs Phil Chason 0-0 (De Academy)

 

155 Ken Dunn 0-4 (Onafhankelijk) vs Corey Hinkley 2-4 (CMBJJ)

 

145 Jacob Deppmeyer 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Frank Johanson 1-2 (CMBJJ)

 

140 Henry Clark 3-1 (Choi Instituut) vs Alex Clark 3-2 (Young's MMA)

 

135 Michael Crespo 3-2 (First Class MMA) vs Fred Lear 4-2 (Young's MMA)

 

135 Walt Shea 1-0 (First Class MMA) vs Alan Bustamante 0-0 (South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA)

 

125 Jeremiah Barkach 0-0 (Onafhankelijk) vs James Ploss 0-0 (Kaze Dojo)

 

125 Ryan Burgess 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Justin Witham 2-4 (Onbreekbaar Combat Club)

 

125 Angela Young 1-2 (Young's MMA) vs. Christine Brothwell 0-2 (Bucket Brigade)

 

115 Nicole Burgess 0-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

115 Katie Baker 0-0 (Young's MMA) vs Alex Walker 2-1 (Kaze Dojo)

 

 

NEF's volgende evenement, “NEF 27: HEROPLEVING” vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Februari 11, 2017 bij 7 p.m. Tickets beginnen bij $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009, uitbreiding 525.

 

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitter @nefights en lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England Fights."

 

FANS INVITED TO JOIN ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, WANDERLEI SILVA, MATT MITRIONE, ‘KING MO’ & ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY AT BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST AT DAVE & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES

 

WAT: Bellator 170 Fan Fest

WAAR: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center

6081 Center Dr.

Los Angeles, ZOALS 90045

 

WANNEER: Donderdag, Januari 19

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

 

WHO: Royce Gracie

Kazushi Sakuraba

Wanderlei Silva

Koning Mo

John McCarthy

Matt Mitrione

Royce Gracie

De naam Gracie is synoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. De winnaar van de eerste paar UFC events, Gracie zou meerdere tegenstanders te ontmantelen in één nacht, velen van hen waren veel groter dan hem. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Vandaag, it’s hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn’t trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined “Bellator 149,” an event that shattered company viewership records that remain intact to this day.

 

Kazushi Sakuraba

With an incredible resume highlighted by wins over four members of the legendary Gracie family, including Royler, Renzo, Ryan, and Royce Gracie, Sakuraba has inherited the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” The Japanese mixed martial artist is especially remembered for his first clash with Royce, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (hoekstop) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 jaren geleden. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Nu, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!

 

Matt Mitrione

Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, als hij voldoet aan de Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.

 

Wanderlei Silva

Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Januari 20, as “The Axe Murderer” prepares for his Bellator MMA debut in the highly anticipated year of 2017. The man who has consistently called him out since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Chael Sonnen, will be competing in the main event of ‘Bellator 170’ just one day after the “Fan Fest.” A 48-fight veteran, Silva joined the Bellator MMA fray following an illustrious career with UFC, sifting through middleweight powerhouses Cung Le, Brian Stann, and current division champion Michael Bisping. Met 25 zijn 35 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen via knock-out, the 40-year-old Brazilian hotshot is eager to make his presence felt inside the Bellator MMA cage. Join us for ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” in Los Angeles and meet the legend himself before he makes his promotional debut.

 

Koning Mo

“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. This will be Lawal’s second appearance at Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” event, giving fans another opportunity to meet the explosive striker outside of the cage. After his recent main event victory over Satoshi Ishii, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” bouts to satiate his thirst.

 

John McCarthy

Known to many as “Big” John McCarthy, the longtime MMA referee will turn his attention to Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” and call the shots at a fun-filled day with some of the greatest fans the sport has to offer. McCarthy has officiated a number of memorable bouts promoted by Bellator MMA, the UFC and others, becoming one of the most notorious referees in the history of the sport.

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Januari 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. EN/3:50 p.m. PT.

 

Tickets for the event start at $36 en zijn nu te koop bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) tegen Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Bovendien, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) en Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Ten slotte, een vedergewicht wedstrijd pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) tegen Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) wrap up Bellator MMA’s first main card of the new year.

 

On the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card, female flyweights Rebecca Ruth (6-2) en Colleen Schneider (10-7) will join the promotional debuts of LA’s own Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) and heavyweight knockout artist Jack May (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), en Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

 

HOLLYWOOD, ZOALS. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) tegen Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Ten slotte, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, waar hij vocht 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Met 21 zijn 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Een inwoner van Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 van zijn laatste 12. Sinds de toetreding tot de Bellator MMA strijd in 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Meest recent, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho bij ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconden in de strijd. Met 10 zijn 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Feature Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BELLATOR MMA HISTORY, THE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WILL BE ON THE LINE, WHEN MARLOES COENEN & JULIA BUDD SQUARE OFF INSIDE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT ON MARCH 3

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Januari 9, 2017) – Two of the best women’s featherweights in the world, Marloes Coenen (23-7) en Julia Budd (9-2), will meet on March 3 to determine the undisputed 145-pound champion inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK.

"Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Vrijdag, Januari 13 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Extra wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.

Coenen strung together a remarkable start to her professional career, recording victories in each of her first eight bouts and 13 of her first 14. The Dutch submission specialist has since continued along her impressive path, tallying 23 career wins, inclusief 20 afwerkingen. Nu, the 35-year-old will look to build off of a pair of victories under the Bellator MMA banner and bring home the first ever Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight World Title, adding to a mantel that already includes a Strikeforce Bantamweight Title. Met 30 career fights under her belt, the most glaring advantage for “Rumina” will be her experience, as her opponent comes in having made only 11 professional appearances inside the cage.

Budd enters the contest on Maart 3 riding a seven-fight winning streak and has recorded victories in each of her first three fights under the direction of Bellator MMA. The former Strikeforce competitior has surrendered just two losses over her seven-year career, one at the hands of former Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey and one to the current UFC bantamweight world champion, Amanda Nunes. The 33-year-old Canadian has not suffered a defeat since 2011, making her one of the most prolific athletes in Bellator MMA’s 145-pound division. “The Jewel” will be in search of her first career world title, while looking to prevent the former Strikeforce world champion from collecting her second.

 

Bijgewerkt "Bellator 174: Coenen vs. Budd” Main Card:

Wereldtitelwedstrijd vedergewicht dames: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Julia Budd (9-2)

‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Januari 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) tegen Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Vrijdag, Februari 24.

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

Hailing from Andover, Engeland, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10th time under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, wanneer Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at ‘Bellator 163.’ McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 van 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februari 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Ierland, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februari 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at “BAMMA 24.” Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Ierland, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

Bijgewerkt "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:

Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD

FIGHTER AMERIKA: UNDEFEATED Bantamweights MARK Delarosa en Ivan HERNANDEZ FLORES GEZICHT WEG IN MEXICO CITY DONDERDAG, Januari 19

Strijd kaart COMPLETE met negen BOUTS, INCLUSIEF PROMOTIE debuut van UNDEFEATED combate AMERIKA OPEN TRYOUT SIGNEE RAFA “GIFTED” GARCIA

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NEW YORK - Januari 6, 2017 - Combate Amerika kondigde vandaag de voltooiing van een stellaire, negen-bout Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) strijd kaart, waaronder een bantamgewicht (135 pond) confrontatie tussen twee snel stijgende, ongeslagen sterren - Mark “De Hommel” Delarosa (7-0) en Ivan "Brazilië" Hernandez Flores (8-0-1) - voor de competitie van de langverwachte, historisch debuut in Mexico op Donderdag, Jan. 19, live op Azteca-Amerika (10 p.m. EN/PT) en UFC STRIJD Pass® (8 p.m. EN/5 p.m. PT).

De “Combate10” event, die zal plaatsvinden in El Plaza Condesa in Mexico-Stad, zal ook de lucht via tape delay in Mexico de volgende nacht, Vrijdag, Jan. 20 bij 11 p.m. CT., op TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AZTECA; Latibex: XTZA), één van de twee grootste producenten van Spaanstalige tv-programma's in de wereld.

De strijd kaart is kopte door de eerder aangekondigde, bantamgewicht strijd tussen knock-out kunstenaar Steve Swanson (14-2) en Xtreme Couture wonderkind Gustavo Lopez (6-2).

Een van de laatste atleten om een ​​exclusieve ondertekenen, multi-gevecht overeenkomst met Combate Americas, De 22-jarige Delarosa van Dallas, Texas zal La Jaula invoeren, de Combate Amerika kooi, voor de eerste keer in zijn jonge carrière.

Daten, Delarosa heeft gekerfd vier van zijn zes professionele carrière wint door middel van (T)KO of onderwerping. In zijn laatste start op April 2, Hij verdiende een unaniem besluit over Arthur Oliveira.

Een multiple-time Braziliaans Jiu Jitsu toernooi kampioen, Delarosa heeft een bruine band in de discipline en het is een drie-tijd MMA kampioen in regionale competitie.

Bij 25 jaar oud, Hernandez Flores van Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico is gerangschikt als hoog als nummer één in Mexico en nummer twee in heel Latijns-Amerika in vlieggewicht van de sport (125 pond) divisie.

Vijf van Hernandez Flores’ overwinningen, zo ver, zijn gekomen door middel van (T)KO of onderwerping.

In andere actie op de kaart, ongeslagen, 22--jarige prospect Rafa “Gifted” Garcia (3-0) van Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico zal zijn promotie-debuut maken nadat ze ontdekt op de Combate Americas geopend tryout in Pasadena, Calif. afgelopen augustus.

Garcia zal onder overlegging expert nemen Raul “The Cobra” Najera Ocampo (4-2) van Mexico-stad in een vedergewicht (145 pond) wedstrijd.

Ongeslagen, 18-jarige phenom Kevin Garcia (4-0) van Monterrey gezicht af met hard-hitting Enrique “Kike” Barragan (5-1) van Saltillo, Coahila, Mexico in een bantamgewicht strijd.

Garcia en Barragan hebben elke beweerde al hun professionele carrière overwinningen, zo ver, via (T)KO of onderwerping.

In een van de twee weltergewicht (170 pond) matchups, Heriberto Tovar (6-3-1) van Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico zal weg met Christofer Ramirez (4-1) van Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

In de andere weltergewicht schroot, Alex Velasco (5-1) van Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico zal voldoen Julio Cesar Cruz (9-9) van Mexico-Stad.

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Belangrijkste kaart (Live op Azteca-Amerika en UFC STRIJD PASS):

Bantamgewicht Main Event:
Steve Swanson vs. Gustavo Lopez

Atomweight Co-Main Event:
Nicdali vs Rivera-Calanoc. Lisbeth Lopez Silva

Bantamgewicht: Mark Delarosa vs. Ivan Hernandez Flores
Bantamgewicht: Jose Ceja vs. Joey Ruquet

VOORAF CARD (Live op UFC FIGHT PASS):

Bantamgewicht: Rafa Garcia vs. Raul Najera Ocampo
Lichtgewicht: Rodrigo Vargas vs. Marco Antonio Elpidio
Bantamgewicht: Kevin Garcia vs. Enrique Barragan
Weltergewicht: Alex Velasco vs. Julio Cesar Cruz
Weltergewicht: Heriberto Tovar vs. Christofer Ramirez