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ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, LIVE & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

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Complete “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Photos / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, ITALY — (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins ka labohlano morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Landaeta” are now ready to compete hosasane bosiu bo bong ha 4 p.m. LE/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), ba e tla nka ka Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Holim'a moo, John Salter (12-3) kopana le Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) ka middleweight gia, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi fihlela (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), le Le Ruthe (1-0)o ho lula Krrish a 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs.. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs.. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs.. John Salter (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs.. Yamauchi fihlela (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Le Ruthe (189.2) vs.. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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Daniel Weichel Interview: FNU Combat Sports Show

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December rolls on with another stuffed edition of the FNU Combat Sports Show.

 

We feature an important interview with Bellator MMA Fighter Daniele Weichel at the end of the broadcast. Weichel will be fighting next week at Bellator 169. During the rest of the show we recap past events and discuss the Fighter Organization effort at length. Tom, Tony and Rich cover a variety of scheduled events and results from last week. We detail and preview all the major matches in boxing and mixed martial arts.

 

Rich Interviews Daniel Weichel:

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GEORGI KARAKHANYAN LOOKS TO KEEP MOMENTUM ROLLING AT ‘BELLATOR 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ ON JAN. 21, WHEN HE MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES

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Santa Monica, CALIF. — (December 8, 2016) – A featherweight showdown pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) khahlanong le Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” ka January 21, 2017 inside The Forum in Los Angeles, Dorella.

 

Tickets for this monumental event start at $36 'me ba tsa rekisoa joale Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Karakhanyan delivered one of the most spectacular performances of his 10-year career at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Hrithik," ha a ne a o ile a kokota tsoa Bubba Jenkins feela 53 seconds into the contest. Karakhanyan then followed that victory up with another early stoppage, ending Kirill Medvedovsky’s evening via TKO just 3:40 into the first frame at "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs.. Lime 2.” With 20 ea hae 26 career wins coming by way of stoppage, “Insane” looks to add to that total and finish “El Matador,” something nobody has been able to accomplish.

 

Watch Georgi Karakhanyan stop Bubba Jenkins at “Bellator 160”

 

“El Matador” will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, a promotion with which the 26-year-old has had much success to date. A letsoalloa la Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he trains at the famed Roufusport gym, Sanchez is riding a recent string of success, having won nine of his last 11 litlholisano, including three of the past four. Six of Sanchez’s 13 career victories have come by way of knockout or submission, with five of the finishes ending in the opening frame. Sanchez was supposed to compete against A.J. McKee ka "Bellator 167: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo 2,” but was forced out of the bout after suffering multiple muscle strains during training. Since signing with Bellator MMA, “El Matador” has competed against a who’s who of talent, facing names the likes of: Pat Curran, Justin Lawrence, Henry Corrales, le Daniele Weichel.

 

Watch Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Henry Corrales at “Bellator 143”

 

The fight joins a main card that is headlined by a legendary clash between veterans Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) le Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Holim'a moo, Ralek Gracie (3-0) khahlanong le Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the main card, as will what promises to be an absolute slugfest, neng Pauluse Daley (38-14-2) kopana le Brennan Ward (14-4). The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

 

Updated "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs.. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Pauluse Daley (38-14-2) vs.. Brennan Ward (14-4)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs.. Hisaki Kato (7-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) vs.. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (3-0) vs.. Jalin Turner (2-2)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Gonzalez (2-0) vs.. Daniel Rodriguez (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jacob Rosales (4-2) vs.. Ian Butler (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Cisneros (9-5) vs.. Curtis Millender (9-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-4) vs.. Tommy Aaron (2-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Rob Gooch (4-3) vs.. James Barnes (6-2)

 

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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

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Santa Monica, CALIF (Aug. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Le Ruthe (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place ena Labohlano ka "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Landaeta," ka Aug. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4am Et/PT.

 

Ka feela 26 le lilemo li, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) moho le Arone Pico le Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Dorella., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck le Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Nov. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 tsa pele tse ho pota-pota.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, ho akarelletsa le John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi fihlela (31-9) le Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) le Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) khahlanong le Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) le Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), le Kevin Ross(31-9) tla kopana Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) ka bobebe ntoa. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Labohlano, Aug. 16 ka 11:15 am Et, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Ho feletseng "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs.. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Leseli Heavyweight Feature Ntoa: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs.. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs.. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi fihlela (31-9) vs.. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Le Ruthe (1-0) vs.. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs.. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs.. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs.. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Feature Ntoa: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs.. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs.. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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HEAVYWEIGHTS PREPARE FOR WAR AT NEF 27

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Lewiston, Maine (December 7, 2016) -New Engelane ho loana ka (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on February 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” Pele ho moo kajeno, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional contest to the card. Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (0-0) e tla etsa hore qalo ea hae profeshenale khahlanong Mike “The Mustache” Hansen (5-4) a le heavyweight karohano.

 

Hylton’s now-legendary rise through the ranks of the amateur heavyweight division in NEF is one of the major stories of 2016. At 6’6″ and towering over the top of the MMA cage, Hylton cuts an imposing figure. The only thing more impressive than Hylton’s size and appearance might be his athletic abilities. A prolific striker, Hylton finished all three of his opponents this year by either knockout or technical knockout.

 

“Rasquatch,” or as some fans call him “The Jamaican Shamrock,” really began to raise eyebrows with a highlight-reel head kick knockout of Matt Glover (1-1) last spring. Ka nako eo, ho qetela khoeli ke le “NEF 26,” Hylton pounded an extremely tough Kevin Smith (3-3) to a bloody pulp. It was immediately after that dominant performance that Hylton’s coaches at First Class MMA and Dragon Fire Martial Arts felt the time was right for him to make the jump to the pro ranks.

 

“I am so grateful to be fighting a man of Mike Hansen’s stature in front of my family and friends,” said Hylton. “As the first professional fighter to come out of both Dragon Fire Martial Arts and First Class MMA, and with the instruction of Shihan Andy Campbell, John “Pele Class” Raio and my team, we are preparing for me to go to war because that is what Mike always brings to the cage.”

 

A former Maine state heavyweight wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School, Mike Hansen has never shied away from taking a fight with someone bigger than him. Haele hantle, Hansen, who also competes in the light-heavyweight and middleweight divisions, has gained a reputation as somewhat of a “giant killer.”

 

Pele ho moo selemong sena, Hansen submitted a substantially bigger Jesse Baughman (0-2) in the first round at “NEF 22.” He followed up that impressive performance by nearly knocking out a much larger Brendan Battles (1-1) with a right hand at “NEF 23.” This fall Hansen gave up nearly half a foot to Matt Andrikut (2-1) and submitted his bigger opponent in the first round. Ka 'Nete, Hylton’s size advantage will play little role in the outcome of this fight should Hansen have anything to say about it.

 

“Ke bartolomeo thabile bakeng sa ntoeng ena,” exclaimed Hansen. “I like being part of these ‘super fights.’ I know Ras has a great camp behind him and he will come 100% prepared. I’ll expect nothing less from Raio, but I feel my experience and composure in the cage will be my best asset and that’s not something that he can train up on a 10 weeks. February 11th we will go to war, so expect just that.”

 

NEF’s next event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE” etsahala ka Moqebelo, February 11, 2017 ka 7 p.m. Tickets qala ka $25 'me li ka Sale hona joale ka www.TheColisee.com kapa ka e ipiletsang le Colisee lebokose le reng ofisi ea 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Bakeng sa boitsebiso bo eketsehileng ka ketsahalo le ho loana karete ya diapdeite, ka kōpo etela ntshetsopele oa setsheng sa inthanete sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Holim'a moo, o ka shebella NEF livideo ka www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England ho loana ka."

 

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M-1 Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion Rashid Yusupov vs. Stephan Puetz to headline M-1 Challenge 74

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February 18 a St. Petersburg, Russia

(L-R) – Rashid Yusupov and Stephan Puetz
ST. Petersburg, Russia (December 6, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced a blockbuster match-up to kick-off its 2017 season as undefeated M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Rashid Yusupov takes on former titlist Stephan “T-800” Puetz ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 74 ka sehloohong ketsahalo, February 18, a St. Petersburg, Russia.
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The 24-year-old Yusupov (6-0-0, M-1 ba-: 4-0-0), fighting out of Dagestan, Russia, will be making his first title defense having captured his coveted belt this past May at M-1 ba-Bothata ba 66, by way of a 5-round unanimous decision over defending champion Viktor Nemkov.
Yusupov (2 KO / TKO, 1 SUB), representing Gorets fight club (Highlander), has three other victories in M-1 Challenge competition over Martin Zawada (DEC3), Mitry Madvedev (KO / TKO1 – Punch) le Charles Andrade (DEC3).
Puetz, 29, has won six of seven M-1 Challenge fights going into fifth title fight. The talented German (5 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) from Team Spirit burst upon the M-1 Global scene 2 ½ years ago, ka M-1 ba-Bothata ba 46, when he challenged M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Nemkov that ended in a 5-round split decision in favor of the new champion, Puetz.
Puetz successfully defended his title, in order, khahlanong le Luis Fernando(SUB2 – Choke) le Valery Myasnikov (KO2 – Punches), followed with a Super Fight knockout (nose injury) of M-1 Challenge heavyweight champion Marcin Tybura in the third round of their May 2, 2015 non-title fight at M-1 ba-Bothata ba 72. Puetz then lost his title to Nemkov by way of a 5-round majority decision in the M-1 ba-Bothata ba 63 Ntoa ea Night.
To get back into title contention, Puetz won his last two fights against Andrey Seledtsov (DEC3) le Marcus Vinicius (SUB3 – Choke) this past October at M-1 ba-Bothata ba 71.
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PAIR OF INJURIES MAKE WAY FOR BRUNA VARGAS AND BRIAN MOORE ON MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 169’ INSIDE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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BANTAMWEIGHT FEATURE FIGHT PITTING SHAY WALSH AGAINST LUIZ TOSTA ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD ON Aug. 16

Santa Monica, CALIF (December 5, 2016) – Injuries to both Paul Redmond le Bruna Ellen have led to new opponents for Daniele Weichel (37-9) le Helen Harper (4-1) ka December 16. Weichel will now face Ireland native Brian Moore (9-4) ka featherweight bout, while Harper will be challenged by Bruna Vargas (2-1) in a flyweight fight at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Qetellong, a bantamweight bout pitting Shay Walsh (14-4) khahlanong le Luiz Tosta (9-2) puts a stamp on the main card of "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

The Spike-televised main card will be highlighted by a heavyweight main event pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Holim'a moo, Anthony Taylor (1-1) will look to quiet the crowd as he enters enemy territory to challenge Northern Ireland’s James Gallagher (4-0) in a featherweight clash.

Ditekete tsa "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” are on sale now and start at 35€ at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT.

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticket holders will also have the unique opportunity to experience an additional fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. The bantamweight belt will be on the line at “BAMMA 27,” as Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) le Alan Philpott(16-8) prepare to duke it out for division gold.

Fighting out of Lancaster, Engelane, Walsh will be making his Bellator MMA debut and against the savvy veteran Tosta. Dating back to 2014, Walsh has accrued four victories over his past five contests, including a brutal knockout of Gaz Pilot at “BAMMA 21: DeVent vs. Kone.” Of his 14 career wins, nine have come by way of knockout or submission, making it easy to picture another explosive attack out of the gates by Walsh. After competing in the 145-pound division for the first 15 fights of his professional career, Walsh made the move down to the bantamweight division, where he has strung together wins in two of his first three appearances.

The 36-year-old Tosta enters the bout riding a recent string of success that includes victories in seven of his last eight contests with one draw. Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tosta will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after recording the aforementioned draw in his promotional debut earlier this year at “Bellator 158.” With each of his nine career victories coming by way of submission, seven of which occurred in the first round, it’s clear that Tosta will once again look for the early takedown and finish his opponent.

Filling in for the injured Redmond is Brian Moore, as he enters the cage riding a current two-fight winning streak and a blossoming career that is ready to take off. The 29-year-old Moore has won five of his last seven contests, including a trio of first round victories, highlighted by a vicious knockout that came just 2:30 into his bout earlier in the year. Of his nine career wins, Moore has finished seven of his victims, making him a tall task for the wily veteran Weichel. A native of Wexford, Ireland, “The Pikeman” will not have to travel far for his upcoming showdown with one of Bellator MMA’s most proven veterans, as “The Weasel” will enter hostile territory for this face-off.

Replacing Ellen is the always dangerous Bruna Vargas, who will square off with Harper in search of her first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. The 27-year-old Vargas has recorded two wins over three contests, since making her professional debut in 2013. Hailing from Porto Alegre, Brazil, the Team Nogueira prospect hopes to redeem herself with a promising performance against another stiff opponent in Harper.

Ho feletseng "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Muhammed "Morena Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs.. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: James Gallagher (4-0) vs.. Anthony Taylor (1-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Weichel (37-9) vs.. Brian Moore (9-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Bruna Vargas (2-1) vs.. Helen Harper (4-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Shay Walsh (14-4) vs.. Luiz Tosta (9-2)

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs.. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Light Heavyweight bout: Chris Fields (11-7-1) vs.. Andy Clamp (8-1)

Featherweight bout: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs.. Niklas Backstrom (10-2)

Featherweight bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs.. Sean Tobin (4-2)

Bobebe bout: Rhys McKee (4-0) vs.. Jai Hebert (4-0)

Welterweight bout: Kiefer Crosbie (1-0) vs.. Conor Riordan (Qalo)

Welterweight bout: Nathan Jones (9-5) vs.. Walter Gahadza (16-0)

Bantamweight bout: Ian Cleary (Qalo) vs.. Andrew Lofthouse (Qalo)

Welterweight bout: Terry Brazier (6-1) vs.. Niklas Stolze (7-1)

Bantamweight bout: Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) vs.. Eeva Siiskonen (5-4-2)

Bantamweight bout: Richie Smullen (2-0) vs.. Conor Dillon (5-8)

Bantamweight bout: Blaine O’Driscoll (2-1) vs.. Neil Ward (2-2)

Welterweight bout: Keith McCabe (1-1) vs.. Richard Kiely (Qalo)

Welterweight bout:Will Fleury (1-0) vs.. Kyle Mclurkin (Qalo)

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DARRION CALDWELL TAKES REMATCH WITH JOE TAIMANGLO, EARNS TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS

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THACKERVILLE, OK. (Aug. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 x3) hlōla ka Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1). The three-round battle capped off Bellator MMA’s massive doubleheader at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK.

Le trong win, Caldwell improves his record in the Bellator MMA cage to 7-1 and opens the door for a bantamweight world title clash with current division champion Eduardo Dantas. “Ke dudu,” ehlile, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Ka mor'a hore ntoa, Caldwell and Dantas exchanged words inside the cage, as “The Wolf” announced his desire for the belt: “I look forward to fighting you. It’s been a long time coming.”

Featherweight Co-Main Event Lives up to Hype as Teixeira Outlasts Lawrence

E nkile 15 minutes to determine a winner, empa qetellong John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) ka Justin Lawrence (9-4) ka moqebelo bosiu. The Brazilian veteran peppered away with a combination of jabs and kicks that severely damaged Lawrence’s lead leg throughout the bout. “Macapa” continues to dominate the featherweight division, earning victories in nine of his last 10 litlholisano, including one draw. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, Teixeira has won each of his four fights, maintaining his position among the 145-pound elite.

Flyweight Marathon Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Undefeated MacFarlane

 

Following three hard-fought rounds inside WinStar World Casino, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (5-0) emerged victorious with a (30-27, 29-28 x2) hlōla ka Emily Ducote (4-2). McFarlane was able to withstand an early barrage of strikes from Ducote, preserving her unblemished professional mark. “The Ilimanator” relied heavily on her accurate striking, as the 26-year-old Californian landed a remarkable 68% of her punches thrown. For the budding star Ducote, the loss is just her first of the year, following four consecutive victories to begin her campaign.

Njokuani Upsets Fialho With a Bang, Hands Portuguese Superstar First Loss of Career

 

In the first Spike-televised bout of the evening, Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) delivered a brutal first round knockout against Andre Fialho(7-1) that came just 21 seconds into the contest. A flurry of Njokuani punches sent Fialho to the canvas and the 27-year-old took care of the rest. Dating back to 2012, “Chidi Bang Bang” has recorded wins in 11of his last 12 bouts and extends his current winning streak to seven. Of Njokuani’s 16 mosebetsi tlholo, 10 have come by way of knockout, making him one of the most feared strikers in the stacked welterweight division. The young Portuguese star Fialho tastes defeat for the first time in his career and will look to redeem himself at the start of the new year.

Selelekela Card Results:

Jarod Trice (1-0) hlōla Tommie Britton (0-1) ka ba bangata qeto ea (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) hlōla Aaron Roberson (5-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) hlōla Codale Ford (11-9) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) hlōla Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) hlōla Joey Soto (0-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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EDUARDO DANTAS NULLIFIES WRESTLING OF JOE WARREN, RETAINS BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 166’ REMATCH

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THACKERVILLE, OK. (Aug. 2, 2016) — Despite receiving a point-deduction for a low kick in the fifth and final round, Eduardo Dantas (19-4) was impeccable on the feet during his rematch with Joe Warren (14-6) ka “Bellator 166” ka labohlano, peppering Warren with jabs for 25-minutes and earning a majority decision (47-47, 49-44, 48-46) in front of a packed house at WinStar Resort and Casino.

With the loss, Warren’s bid for a third Bellator MMA title reign ended, as he was unable to secure a takedown throughout the main event bout. “The World’s Baddest Man” had never lost a fight that went to the judges’ scorecards until Labohlano, ha a ntse a “Ke dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at “Bellator 128.”

Ka mor'a hore ntoa, Dantas dedicated his victory to the families of those affected by the deadly plane crash suffered by the Chapecoense Soccer Team in Brazil last week. The victory now sets the stage for hosasane bosiu ea “Bellator 167” ketsahalo, which pits Joe Taimanglo khahlanong le Darrion Caldwell.

McKee Overcomes Adversity, Remains Undefeated with Impressive Ground-and-Pound Victory

In the evening’s featherweight co-main event, A.J. McKee (6-0) came from behind to defeat Ray Wood (7-3) with a unanimous decision triumph (29-27, 30-25, 30-27). McKee was tested early in the opening round, as Wood landed multiple blows that sent McKee flying to the canvas. Leha ho le joalo, McKee was able to stay the course and answered the bell, convincingly dominating Wood during the final two frames. Wood becomes just the first of McKee’s six victims to make it out of the first round, forcing the 21-year-old “Mercenary” into his first-ever decision. Fighting out of Long Beach, Dorella., McKee proclaimed his desire to compete on the upcoming "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” super-card after the win, calling out his previously scheduled opponentEmmanuel Sanchez.

Galvao Edges Davis for Split Decision win in Bantamweight Thriller

 

In a night highlighted by a pair of phenomenal bantamweight matchups, Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) was able to squeak out a tightly fought contest with C.R.. Davis (23-8), emerging victorious with a split decision win (29-28 x2, 28-29). A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Galvao earned his eighth victory under the promotion’s direction and first of his 2016 letšolo la ho. “Loro” seems to be finding his groove, tallying victories in five of his past six contests. For Davis, the loss is just his second since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014.

Chris Honeycutt Delivers Flawless Performance – Rewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

A qalang bout ea “Bellator 166,“ Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) brought a rowdy Thackerville crowd to their feet throughout the course of a one-sided middleweight affair, hlōtse Ben Reiter (17-2-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-25 x2). An early knee, coupled with a ruthless combination of blows opened a sizeable gash on the side of Reiter’s head, forcing the 29-year-old New Yorker to take some chances. The win is Honeycutt’s second consecutive victory at 185-pounds, opening the door in what is currently a wide open division. For Reiter, the loss is just the second of his career, the first of which also came at WinStar Resort and Casino.

Selelekela Card Results:

Gregory Babene (18-11) hlōla Emiliano Sordi (14-6) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Guillotine a bipetsa) ka 3:11 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Treston Thomison (10-4) hlōla Dawond Pickney (10-6) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Arm-bar) ka :51 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Derrick Adkins (9-3) hlōla Chris Jones (10-5) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Brabo a bipetsa) ka 4:09 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) hlōla John King (4-4) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Amateur MMA, Russia, WMMAA

Russia dominates 2016 World MMA Championship Sweeps all 7 weight classes

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Team Russia celebrates its victory with (setsi sa) Fedor Emelianenko
(photo gallery of new champions below)
Monte Carlo, Monaco (December 1, 2016)- Team Russia parlayed its recent European Championship domination into a repeat performance at this past weekend’s World MMA Championship, by sweeping all seven weight classes in Studio City, Macau, China.
Close to 100 fighters competed, ho emela 23 countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain, Australia, Belgian, China, Colombia, France, Riphaboliki ea Czech, Hong Kong, Tajikistan, Duitsland, Hungary, Macao, Nepal, India, South Korea, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and Italy.
Russian middleweight Gamzat Hiramagomedov and light heavyweight Magomed Ankalayev are repeat world champions.
In team scoring, Asian team champion Kazakhstan won two Silver and four Bronze medals, Ukraine two Silver and two Bronze, Czech Republic one Silver and two Bronze, Chinas one Silver and two Bronze, Kyrgyzstan two Bronze, and one Bronze for France, India, Spain and Moldova.
“I would like to thank each athlete of our National MMA Team, our coaches, doctors and all the Russian MMA Union employees,” said MMA living legend Fedor Emelianenko, WMMAA honorary president and president of the Russian MMA Union. “The fighters had a long way, put in a lot of effort, and made it to the top. Despite an ever-growing competition level, our athletes achieved 100-percent of the set goals thanks to a great training camp, fight strategy and their spirit.
“We are proud to have two-time world champions in Magomed Ankalayev and Gamzat Hiramagomedov. It’s a pleasure to follow the fighters’ personal evolution from fight to fight. The world champions will receive their accolades of Sports Master of International Level.”
Mona 's ho thefuleha ha diphetho ho e mong le boima ba' mele sehlopha sa:
BANTAMWEIGHT Karolo: -61.2 kg (135 liponto.)
1. Omar Nurmagomedov (Russia)
2. Artur Mykytenko (Riphaboliki ea Czech)
3. Mirat Bekishev (Kazakhstan)
3. Chun Bo Yuan (China)
FEATHERWEIGHT Karolo: -65.8 kg (145 liponto.)
1. Kurban Taigibov (Russia)
2. Elnur veliev (Ukraine)
3. Uulu Mustafa Rakhmatilla (Kyrgyzstan)
3. Roman Molodij (France)
Bobebe Karolo: -70.3 kg (154 liponto.)
1. Murad Ramazanov (Russia)
2. Sheng Liu (China)
3. Altynbek Bakhtygeldinov (Kazakhstan)
3. Leos Brichta (Riphaboliki ea Czech)
WELTERWEIGHT Karolo: -77.1 kg (170 liponto.)
1. Alibeg Rasulov (Russia)
2. Goyta Dazaev (Kazakhstan)
3. Syed Abdul Nazzeur Ibrahim (India)
3. Uulu Tologon Rakhmanberdi (Kyrgyzstan)
MIDDLEWEIGHT Karolo: -84 kg (185 liponto.)
1. Gamzat Khiramagomedov (Russia)
2. Idris Gezalov (Ukraine)
3. Murad Abdurahmanov (Kazakhstan)
3. Rong Fan (China)
Leseli HEAVYWEIGHT Karolo: -93 kg (205 liponto.)
1. Magomed Ankalaev (Russia)
2. Robert Lau (Duitsland)
3. Erkinbek Inzhel (Kazakhstan)
3. Darwin Rodriguez (Spain)
HEAVYWEIGHT Karolo: +93 kg (+205 liponto.)
1. Amirkhan Isagadzhiev (Russia)
2. Alimzhan Suleimanov (Kazakhstan)
3. Viktor Pavlichek (Riphaboliki ea Czech)
3. Nicolae Scorohod (Moldova)
World bantamweight champion Omar Nurmagomedov
World featherweight champion Kurban Taigibov
World lightweight champion Murad Ramazanov
World welterweight champion Alibeg Rasulov
World middleweight champion Gamzat Khiramagomedov
World light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev
World heavyweight champion Amirkhan Isagadzhiev
INFORMATION:
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ABOUT WMMAA: The goal of the World MMA Association is to provide unbiased structure and guardrail the growth of MMA as the official world governing body for Mixed Martial Arts. A non-profit organization founded in 2012, WMMAA is on a mission to develop a standardized and regulated organization, including competition, thupelo, officiating, testing and growth when necessary. Ho feta 50 countries have been granted WMMAA membership.