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

 

CompleteBellator 168Weigh-In Photos / Full Bellator 168Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, Italy — (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins on Friday morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete ọla night ni 4 p.m. ATI/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), ti yoo ya lori Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Ni afikun, John Salter (12-3) pàdé Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) ni a middleweight ija, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi soke (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), ati Ati Rutu (1-0)wulẹ lati wa ni undefeated 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

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

Light Heavyweight Ẹya ija: Joey Beltran (205.2) la. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Light Heavyweight Ẹya ija: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) la. Philipe Lins (205.8)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) la. Yamauchi soke (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Ati Rutu (189.2) la. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

Daniel Weichel Interview: FNU Combat Sports Show

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

 

We feature an important interview with Bellator MMA Fighter Daniel 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:

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

 

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

 

Tickets for this monumental event start at $36 ki o si wa lori tita bayi ni 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. Maluiwoile," nigbati o si ti lu jade Bubba Jenkins o kan 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. Orombo wewe 2.” With 20 ti re 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 lọdọ awọn ti 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 Awọn idije, 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 ni "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, ati Daniel 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) ati Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Ni afikun, Ralek Gracie (3-0) lodi si Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the main card, as will what promises to be an absolute slugfest, nigbawo Paul Daley (38-14-2) pàdé Brennan Ward (14-4). The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

Santa Monica, CALIF (Oṣu kejila. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Ati Rutu (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 yi Friday ni "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," lori Oṣu kejila. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm et/PT.

 

Ni nikan 26 ọdun atijọ, 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) si be e si Aaron Pico ati 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, Calif., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck ati Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Oṣu kọkanla. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 sinu awọn akọkọ yika.

 

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, pẹlu John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi soke (31-9) ati 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) ati 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) lodi si Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) pẹlu Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), ati Kevin Ross(31-9) yoo pade Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) ni a lightweight ija. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Friday, Oṣu kejila. 16 ni 11:15 pm et, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Pari "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Light Heavyweight Ẹya ija: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) la. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Ẹya ija: Philipe Lins (10-1) la. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi soke (31-9) la. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Ati Rutu (1-0) la. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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

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

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

Welterweight Ẹya ija: Luca Novello (22-4-2) la. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

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

HEAVYWEIGHTS Mura fun ogun AT NEF 27

 

Lewiston, Maine (December 7, 2016) -New England njà (NEF) pada si Androscoggin Bank Colisee lori Kínní 11, 2017 pẹlu iṣẹlẹ atẹle adalu-ti ologun-ọna, “NEF 27: IKADUN.” Sẹyìn loni, igbega ija kede afikun ti idije ọjọgbọn si kaadi. Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (0-0) yoo ṣe rẹ ọjọgbọn Uncomfortable lodi si Mike “The mustache” Hansen (5-4) ninu awọn ti heavyweight pipin.

 

Igbesoke itan-arosọ ti Hylton nipasẹ awọn ipo ti iwuwo iwuwo iwuwo magbowo ni NEF jẹ ọkan ninu awọn itan pataki ti 2016. Ni 6’6″ ati fifin lori oke ti agọ ẹyẹ MMA, Hylton ge eeya ti o nfi agbara mu. Ohun kan ti o ni iwunilori ju iwọn ati irisi Hylton le jẹ awọn agbara ere-ije rẹ. Olukọni ti o ni ilọsiwaju, Hylton pari gbogbo awọn alatako mẹta ni ọdun yii nipasẹ boya knockout tabi knockout imọ-ẹrọ.

 

“Rasquatch,” tabi bi diẹ ninu awọn onijakidijagan pe e “Shamrock ti Ilu Jamaica,” lootọ bẹrẹ lati gbe awọn oju soke pẹlu titaniji-agba ori tapa knockout ti Matt Glover (1-1) kẹhin orisun omi. Nigbana ni, osu to koja ni “NEF 26,” Hylton kọlu Kevin Smith ti o nira pupọ (3-3) si ibi ti a ta eje. O jẹ lẹsẹkẹsẹ lẹhin iṣẹ iṣaju ti awọn olukọni Hylton ni Akọkọ Class MMA ati Dragon Fire Martial Arts ro pe akoko ti to fun u lati ṣe fo si awọn ipo pro.

 

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 “Akọkọ Kíláásì” 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. Ni pato, Hansen, who also competes in the light-heavyweight and middleweight divisions, has gained a reputation as somewhat of agiant killer.

 

Sẹyìn odun yi, Hansen submitted a substantially bigger Jesse Baughman (0-2) in the first round atNEF 22.” O tẹle iṣẹ ṣiṣe iyalẹnu naa nipa fẹrẹ kọlu Awọn ogun Brendan ti o tobi pupọ (1-1) pẹlu ọwọ ọtún ni “NEF 23.” Igba Irẹdanu yii Hansen fun ni o fẹrẹ to idaji ẹsẹ si Matt Andrikut (2-1) o si fi alatako nla rẹ silẹ ni akọkọ yika. Nitootọ, Anfani iwọn Hylton yoo ṣe ipa kekere ninu abajade ija yii yẹ ki Hansen ni ohunkohun lati sọ nipa rẹ.

 

“Mo wa Super yiya fun yi ija,” pariwo Hansen. “Mo fẹran jẹ apakan ti awọn ‘ija nla wọnyi.’ Mo mọ pe Ras ni ibudó nla kan lẹhin oun yoo wa 100% pese. Emi yoo reti ohunkohun ti o kere si Raio, ṣugbọn Mo ni iriri iriri mi ati ifọkanbalẹ ninu agọ ẹyẹ yoo jẹ ohun-ini mi ti o dara julọ ati pe kii ṣe nkan ti o le kọ soke ni 10 weeks. Kínní 11th a yoo lọ si ogun, nitorina reti pe.”

 

Iṣẹlẹ atẹle ti NEF, “NEF 27: IKADUN” gba ibi lori Saturday, Kínní 11, 2017 ni 7 p.m. Tickets bẹrẹ ni $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisee apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009, itẹsiwaju 525.

 

Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii lori iṣẹlẹ ati ija kaadi awọn imudojuiwọn, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, tẹle wọn lori Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England njà."

 

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

Kínní 18 ni 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 ni M-1 Ipenija 74 akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ, Kínní 18, ni St. Petersburg, Russia.
M-1 Ipenija 74 yoo wa ni ifiwe san lati St. Petersburg ni ga definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Awọn oluwo yoo ni anfani lati wo awọn alakoko ti njà ati akọkọ kaadi nípa wíwọlé lori lati forukọsilẹ ni www.M1Global.TV. Egeb le wo gbogbo awọn ti awọn igbese lori wọn kọmputa, bi daradara bi lori Android ati Apple smati awọn foonu ati awọn tabulẹti.
The 24-year-old Yusupov (6-0-0, M-1: 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 Ipenija 66, by way of a 5-round unanimous decision over defending champion Viktor Nemkov.
Yusupov (2 KO / TKO, 1 Iha), representing Gorets fight club (Highlander), has three other victories in M-1 Challenge competition over Martin Zawada (DEC3), Mitry Madvedev (KO / TKO1 – Punch) ati 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 Iha) from Team Spirit burst upon the M-1 Global scene 2 ½ years ago, ni M-1 Ipenija 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, lodi si Luis Fernando(SUB2 – Choke) ati 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 Ipenija 72. Puetz then lost his title to Nemkov by way of a 5-round majority decision in the M-1 Ipenija 63 Ija ti awọn Night.
To get back into title contention, Puetz won his last two fights against Andrey Seledtsov (DEC3) ati Marcus Vinicius (SUB3 – Choke) this past October at M-1 Ipenija 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

 

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

Santa Monica, CALIF (December 5, 2016) – Injuries to both Paul Redmond ati Bruna Ellen have led to new opponents for Daniel Weichel (37-9) ati Helen Harper (4-1) lori December 16. Weichel will now face Ireland native Brian Moore (9-4) ni a featherweight ija, while Harper will be challenged by Bruna Vargas (2-1) in a flyweight fight at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Níkẹyìn, a bantamweight bout pitting Shay Walsh (14-4) lodi si 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). Ni afikun, 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.

Tiketi fun "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. ATI/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) ati Alan Philpott(16-8) prepare to duke it out for division gold.

Fighting out of Lancaster, England, 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.

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

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

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (37-9) la. Brian Moore (9-4)

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

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

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Card:

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

Light Heavyweight ija: Chris Fields (11-7-1) la. Andy Clamp (8-1)

Featherweight ija: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) la. Niklas Backstrom (10-2)

Featherweight ija: Dylan Tuke (3-0) la. Sean Tobin (4-2)

Lightweight ija: Rhys McKee (4-0) la. Jai Hebert (4-0)

Welterweight ija: Kiefer Crosbie (1-0) la. Conor Riordan (Uncomfortable)

Welterweight ija: Nathan Jones (9-5) la. Walter Gahadza (16-0)

Bantamweight ija: Ian Cleary (Uncomfortable) la. Andrew Lofthouse (Uncomfortable)

Welterweight ija: Terry Brazier (6-1) la. Niklas Stolze (7-1)

Bantamweight ija: Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) la. Eeva Siiskonen (5-4-2)

Bantamweight ija: Richie Smullen (2-0) la. Conor Dillon (5-8)

Bantamweight ija: Blaine O’Driscoll (2-1) la. Neil Ward (2-2)

Welterweight ija: Keith McCabe (1-1) la. Richard Kiely (Uncomfortable)

Welterweight ija:Will Fleury (1-0) la. Kyle Mclurkin (Uncomfortable)

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

Complete Event Photos Here

THACKERVILLE, DARA. (Oṣu kejila. 3, 2016) – In the evening’s bantamweight main event, Darrion Caldwell (10-1) redeemed himself with a decisive unanimous decision (30-27 X3) win lori Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1). The three-round battle capped off Bellator MMA’s massive doubleheader at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, DARA.

Pẹlu awọn 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. “Dudu,” dajudaju, protected his belt just last night with a one-sided affair against Joe Warren in the first night of the promotion’s epic doubleheader.

Lẹhin ti awọn ija, 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

O gba to 15 minutes to determine a winner, sugbon ni opin John Teixeira (21-1-2) notched a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 30-27 x2) lori Justin Lawrence (9-4) lojo satide night. 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 Awọn idije, 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) win lori 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 Iṣẹ Ajé victories, 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.

Alakoko Kaadi esi:

Jarod Trice (1-0) ṣẹgun Tommie Britton (0-1) nipasẹ poju ipinnu (28-28, 30-25, 30-26)

Jonathan Gary (12-7-2) ṣẹgun Aaron Roberson (5-5) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Justin Patterson (8-1) ṣẹgun Codale Ford (11-9) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Fernando Gonzalez (1-0) ṣẹgun Chris Hicks (3-9) via knockout at :15 ti yika kan

Bronson St. Romaine (1-0) ṣẹgun Joey Soto (0-2) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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

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THACKERVILLE, DARA. (Oṣu kejila. 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) ni Bellator 166 on Friday, 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 Manhad never lost a fight that went to the judgesscorecards until Friday, nigba ti “Dudu” rectified the defeat he took against Warren at Bellator 128.

Lẹhin ti awọn ija, 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 ọla night ká Bellator 167ìṣẹlẹ, which pits Joe Taimanglo lodi si 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. Sibẹsibẹ, 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, Calif., 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 ipolongo. “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 PerformanceRewarded With Unanimous Decision Victory

 

Ni awọn šiši ija ni ti “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, O bori Ben Reiter (17-2-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (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.

Alakoko Kaadi esi:

Gregory Babene (18-11) ṣẹgun Emiliano Sordi (14-6) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (Guillotine choke) ni 3:11 ti yika kan

Treston Thomison (10-4) ṣẹgun Dawond Pickney (10-6) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (Arm-bar) ni :51 ti yika kan

Derrick Adkins (9-3) ṣẹgun Chris Jones (10-5) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (Brabo choke) ni 4:09 ti yika meji

Kinny Spotwood (3-2) ṣẹgun John King (4-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Russia dominates 2016 World MMA Championship Sweeps all 7 weight classes

Team Russia celebrates its victory with (aarin) 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, išeduro 23 countries including Russia, Kasakisitani, Spain, Australia, Belgian, China, Colombia, France, Apapọ Ilẹ Ṣẹẹki, Hong Kong, Tajikstan, Germany, Hungary, Macao, Nepal, India, South Korea, Ukraine, Kagisitani, 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 fighterspersonal evolution from fight to fight. The world champions will receive their accolades of Sports Master of International Level.”
Eyi ni a didenukole ti awọn esi lati kọọkan àdánù kilasi:
Bantamweight PINPIN: -61.2 kg (135 lbs.)
1. Omar Nurmagomedov (Russia)
2. Artur Mykytenko (Apapọ Ilẹ Ṣẹẹki)
3. Mirat Bekishev (Kasakisitani)
3. Chun Bo Yuan (China)
Featherweight PINPIN: -65.8 kg (145 lbs.)
1. Kurban Taigibov (Russia)
2. Elnur veliev (Ukraine)
3. Uulu Mustafa Rakhmatilla (Kagisitani)
3. Roman Molodij (France)
Lightweight PINPIN: -70.3 kg (154 lbs.)
1. Murad Ramazanov (Russia)
2. Sheng Liu (China)
3. Altynbek Bakhtygeldinov (Kasakisitani)
3. Leos Brichta (Apapọ Ilẹ Ṣẹẹki)
Welterweight PINPIN: -77.1 kg (170 lbs.)
1. Alibeg Rasulov (Russia)
2. Goyta Dazaev (Kasakisitani)
3. Syed Abdul Nazzeur Ibrahim (India)
3. Uulu Tologon Rakhmanberdi (Kagisitani)
Middleweight PINPIN: -84 kg (185 lbs.)
1. Gamzat Khiramagomedov (Russia)
2. Idris Gezalov (Ukraine)
3. Murad Abdurahmanov (Kasakisitani)
3. Rong Fan (China)
LIGHT Heavyweight PINPIN: -93 kg (205 lbs.)
1. Magomed Ankalaev (Russia)
2. Robert Lau (Germany)
3. Erkinbek Inzhel (Kasakisitani)
3. Darwin Rodriguez (Spain)
Heavyweight PINPIN: +93 kg (+205 lbs.)
1. Amirkhan Isagadzhiev (Russia)
2. Alimzhan Suleimanov (Kasakisitani)
3. Viktor Pavlichek (Apapọ Ilẹ Ṣẹẹki)
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
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