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Mayakan Amurka Lee Morrison & Josh Rettinghouse don ƙarfafa tuni an ɗora M-1 Kalubale 73: Yakin Narts

Featuring 2 take fada
Ramadan Emeev vs.. Anatoly Tokov
Ivan Buchinger vs. Magomed Idrisov
Disamba 9 a Ingushetia
ST. Petersburg, Rasha (Nuwamba 9, 2016) – An riga an ɗora M-1 Watna 73: Yakin Narts An ƙarfafa katin ta sanarwar M-1 Global cewa mayaƙan Amurka biyu, Lee “Amurka Bulldog” Morrison da kuma “Mai kammalawa” Josh kyautatuwar al'amuran House, an kara wa 2016 taron-ƙarewa taron Disamba 9th a Ingushetia, Rasha.
A super showdown tsakanin M-1 Challenge matsakaicin zakara Ramadan Emeev(14-3-0, M-1: 8-1-0) da KO gwani gwani Anatoly Tokov (24-2-0, M-1: 9-1-0) nufin kanun labarai M-1 Watna 73: Yakin Narts a cikin yaƙin manyan mayaƙan Rasha.
A cikin co-alama, M-1 Watna featherweight Zakaran John “Wannan shi ne” Buchinger (31-4-0, M-1: 6-0-0), yaki daga Slovakia, yana kare belinsa na kamfani a kan mai kalubalantar Rasha Magomed Idrisov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0).
M-1 Watna 73 za a watsa kai tsaye daga Ingushetia a cikin babban ma'ana akan www.M1Global.TV. Masu kallo za su iya duba da farko ta faɗa, kuma babban katin ta shiga a kan yin rajistar a www.M1Global.TV. Fans iya duba duk mataki a kan su kwakwalwa, da kuma a kan Android da Apple kaifin baki wayoyin da Allunan.
Morrison (15-7-0, M-1: 2-4-0) da kuma Rettinghouse (13-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) dukkansu suna fada ne daga jihar Washington.
Morrison yana fuskantar begen Rasha Moysar Evoloev (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0) a cikin yakin da aka fafata a fam-140 (63.5 kilo) nauyi. Morrison mai faɗakarwa ne (duba hoto a ƙasa tare da shi a saman matsayi) wanda ya kayar da M-1 Challenge na yanzu mai rike da kambun nauyi Pavel Vitruk ta yanke shawara a M-1 Watna 58.
Fada a gida a Ingushetia, Evloev shima dan kwalliya ne wanda yake zuwa zagayen farko na bugawa Alexander Krupenkin wannan watan Mayu a M-1 Watna 66 (hoton da ke ƙasa).
Gidan gida, da Sarkin keji Zakaran, daukan kan Sergey Morozov (6-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0) a cikin nau'ikan nau'ikan nauyi na wucin gadi tare da tasirin taken taken na gaba ga wanda ya yi nasara.
Jagora mai sallamawa wanda ke da cikakkiyar asalin Ju-Jitsu ta Brazil, Rettinghouse yana zuwa daga nasarar M-1 Global halarta a wannan watan Mayu a M-1 Watna 66, a ciki aka dakatar da Rettinghouse Vadim Zhloboch a zagayen budewa saboda rauni.
Morozov, fada daga Kazakhstan, fitaccen ɗan wasa ne kuma ɗan gwagwarmaya na MMA. Ya kasance a kan kuskuren ƙarshen M-1 Watna 68 Yaƙin Dare a cikin Yulin da ya gabata a cikin asara ta yanke shawara zuwa Rafael Dias.
A M-1 Watna 59, Morozov (hoton da ke ƙasa) an ba shi lambar yabo ta dare don rusa Andy Young shekara guda da ta gabata Yuli.
Nasara mai ban sha'awa zata sanya wanda ya lashe Rettinghouse-Morozov don samun nasarar M-1 Challenge bantamweight taken fada tare da mai kare kambun Vitruk.
Mai zuwa Events:
Jan. 18 – M-1 Watna 72: Kunchenko vs.. Abdulaev a Moscow, Rasha
Dec. 9 – M-1 Watna 73: Emeev vs. Tokov a Ingushetia, Rasha
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WELTERWEIGHT GOLD ON THE LINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT ‘BELLATOR 164’ INSIDE MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

 

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Nuwamba 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Yanina Koreshkov (19-1) da Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

Tare da "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Jumma'anight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT

Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Yanzu, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Isra'ila, wannan Jumma'a dare!

 

What to Watch: Lima vs. Koreshkov

Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov.

Zakarun: Yanina Koreshkov

Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme.

Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan

Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition.

5 Akai-akai: Lena Ovchynnikova

Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut.

Event Info

A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Yanina Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Bugu da kari, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. A karshe, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) da Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Bugu da kari, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Isra'ila, and will air in America on SPIKE Jumma'a, Nuwamba 11 a 9 p.m. DA / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” Katin yaƙi

Welterweight World Title Bout: Yanina Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Girman Fata mai nauyi: Noad Lahat (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Girman Fata mai nauyi: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Halarta a karon) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Halarta a karon) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Halarta a karon) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Halarta a karon) vs. Alex Trofimov (Halarta a karon)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Halarta a karon) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Halarta a karon)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Halarta a karon) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Halarta a karon)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (Halarta a karon) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Halarta a karon)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Halarta a karon) vs. Avi Baron (Halarta a karon)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Halarta a karon) vs. Omri Barel (Halarta a karon)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Halarta a karon) vs. Haim Gozali (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Halarta a karon) vs. Itai Gayer (Halarta a karon)

BELLATOR MMA SIGNS THREE-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION ROMERO COTTON TO EXCLUSIVE MMA CONTRACT

SANTA Monica, Calif. (Nuwamba 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero Cotton zuwa wani m, Multi-yaki kwangila.

The 26-year-old’s focus is currently set on finishing up his psychology degree at Nebraska Kearny University, but look for Cotton to make his professional MMA debut in 2017, where he will compete at 185-pounds.

“Having an opportunity to be part of a promotion like Bellator so early in my MMA career is one that I am thankful for. Being that I’m just starting out in the sport I thought it would be two or three years of grinding and working my way up the ladder before reaching a company of this magnitude,” Cotton said. “Having seen how Bellator’s recent string of wrestlers have been treated and performed, I’m honored to be the latest and there’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than showing the world my skills that I’ve acquired throughout my life not only as a wrestler, but as an athlete. Yanzu, I move onto the next phase of my career and will continue to develop into a well-rounded fighter.

A three-time NCAA Division II national champion at 197 lbs., Cotton is also a four-time All-American and is the first-ever three-time champion in the 111-year history of Nebraska Kearny University. He finished his collegiate career with a fantastic record of 66-10. Originally enrolled at Nebraska, Cotton also played football in college, redshirting his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, before tranferrring to UNK, where he played football for three years.

Cotton joins blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects: Aaron Pico, Joey Davis, Jarod Trice, Tyrell Fortuneda kuma Da kuma Ruth on the roster and will compete in the middleweight division, which is currently championed byRafael Carvalho.

For more information on Romero Cotton, take a look at this article on FloWrestling.com.

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

 

SANTA Monica, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " a SAP Cibiyar a San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.

The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) da Benson Henderson (24-6). Da yamma ta co-main taron, undefeated British phenom Michael "dafin" Page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adamu Piccolot (8-0) daukan kan Brandon Girtz(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Lastly, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) da Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Halarta a karon) da Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. DA/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” da kuma "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Jan. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 a cikin zagayen farko. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Hailing from Miami, Florida, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.

Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Abun Cikin Babban Welterweight: Michael Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adamu Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Halarta a karon) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Wasan farko na Welterweight: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Halarta a karon) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Wasan Firamare mai nauyi: Bankunan Carrington (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Wasan Farko na Tsakiya: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Wasan Farko na Bantamweight: Irmiya Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Wasan farko na Welterweight: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Wasan Farko na Bantamweight: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Wasan Firamare mai nauyi: BA MAGANA. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Halarta a karon)

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Wasan Firamare mai nauyi: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Halarta a karon)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Halarta a karon) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Wasan farko na Welterweight: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Wasan Flyweight Preliminary: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, PHIL DAVIS TAKES HOME BELLATOR MMA TITLE WITH DOMINATING FIVE-ROUND VICTORY

 

Complete Event Photos Here / Full Event Highlights Here

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Jan. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for Phil Davis (17-3), who dethroned Liam McGeary (11-1) a ranar Jumma'a dare a “Bellator 163,taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davisillustrious career, his wrestling pedigree was the deciding factor, nullifying the world-class jiu-jitsu of the Renzo Gracie-trained former champion. For nearly 25-minutes, “Mr. Wonderfulmaintained top pressure on the New York-native, frustrating McGeary and putting him into desperation mode in the fifth and final round. McGeary fought valiantly to both stop and submit the longtime Alliance MMA-product, amma a karshen, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

McGeary, who suffered the first loss of his young career, was humble in defeat, admitting that while Davis was the better man throughout their main event fight, he will be back to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his.

Returning home to Southern California with a new belt in tow, Davis now sets his sights on his pregnant wife, who is due to give birth to his second son ran Litinin.

Brennan Ward & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, Brennan Ward da kuma Ka Awad went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock EmSock EmRobots until “Dan Ailan” caught “Mai kisan gilla” with an uppercut that sent the Palestinian face first into the canvas. With the knockout, Ward moves into sixth place on the all-time list of KO’s under the promotion’s banner, and now sets his sights on a future matchup against the elite at 170-pounds.

Neiman Gracie Tells the MMA World, ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsuis Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, Neiman Gracie (5-0) yi sauri aikin Rudy Bears (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap fromBad News.Gracie was able to add to his impressive submission record, which has now been stretched to three victories in three Bellator MMA appearances, including a pair of first-round submissions. The 27-year-old was also able to please Royce Gracie, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 seconds

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for Sergei Kharitonov (23-6), Javy Ayala (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. Tare da nasara, “Eye Candyimmediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both Bobby Lashley da kuma Matt Mitrione during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

Na farko Card Results:

Da kuma Ruth (1-0) ci Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) via TKO (punches) a 3:19 na zagaye daya

Tyrell Fortune (1-0) ci Cody Miskell (0-1) via TKO (punches) a 2:22 na zagaye daya

Tim Caron (6-0) ci Steve Skrzat (8-9) ta hanyar TKO a 1:22 na zagaye daya

Hannah Regina (1-0) ci Sarah Biyan (1-4) via biyayya (arm bar) a 4:51 na zagaye daya

Tim Caron (6-0) ci Steve Skrzat (8-9) ta hanyar TKO a 1:22 na zagaye biyu

Blair Tugman (9-6) ci Walter Smith-Cotito (4-5, 1 NC) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) ci Thomas English (6-7) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyler Sarki (12-4) ci Josh Diekmann (15-8, 1 NC) via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a 1:39 na zagaye biyu

Carlos Corriea (2-0) ci Ilya Kotau (1-2) via tsaga yanke shawara (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) ci James Boran (6-1) via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a 1:55 na zagaye 2

FNU Combat Sports Show For November 3, 2016

Tom, Tony and Rich get back to action this week to discuss upcoming fight cards, including two big MMA events: UFC Fight Night Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson and Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis. We preview both events and talk about the matchups. We then move to the boxing schedule where there are multiple belts on the line this week all over the globe. We spend a bit of time discussing the big Manny Pacquiao bout against Jessie Vargas. Is Manny fighting for the right reasons? Does he have enough left in the tank? We’ll know the answer Saturday night. Rich also breaks down his suspicions about vocal UFC fighters trending toward starting some type of powerful fighters union. Could the astronomical selling price of the UFC actually be the main handicap for the new owners? Did putting such a high premium on the UFC unintentionally give griping fighters more incentive to sue the company? Only time will tell.

 

Four fights added to solid M-1 Challenge 72 main katin

Nuwamba 18 a Moscow

ST. Petersburg, Rasha (Nuwamba 3, 2016) – The M-1 Challenge 72 main card is set with the recent announcement of four interesting bouts, headlined by M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko‘s title defense against former title-holder Murad “Mafarauci” Abduleav, Nuwamba 18 a Moscow, Rasha.
M-1 Watna 72 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Masu kallo za su iya duba da farko ta faɗa, kuma babban katin ta shiga a kan yin rajistar a www.M1Global.TV. Fans iya duba duk mataki a kan su kwakwalwa, da kuma a kan Android da Apple kaifin baki wayoyin da Allunan.
In addition to the rematch between Kunchenko (14-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0) and Abdulaev (15-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), the lightweight fight between former champion Artiom Damkovsky da kuma Alexey “Aiki” Makhno had already been announced by M-1 Global.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Artem Frolov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), a strong striker and Combat Sambo master, faces American opponent Luigi “Da Italiyanci Tank” Fiorvanti (26-14-0, M-1: 4-3-0) battle with future title fight implications on the line for the winner.
Frolov is coming off a three-round unanimous decision over Rafael Xavier a M-1 Watna 70, while Fiorvanti is considered a good all-around fighter who is a former M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger.
In a featherweight bout, fully recovered Kurbaneli Abdusalamor (6-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0) faces fellow Russian Timur Nagibin (7-2-0, M-1: 3-1-0). Abdusalamov has won four fights in a row, including his last 13 months ago against American Lee Morrison, which ended in a 3-round majority decision for the Russian fighter before he was sidelined with injuries.
Hur Damir Ismagulov (8-2-0, M-1: 4-1-0), a native of Kazakhstan fighting out of Russia, meets Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Pear (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0). Ismagulov has won his last three fights, ciki har da wani 3RD-zagaye na knockout Raul Tutarauli a cikin M-1 Watna 66 Yaki na dare. Pereira is coming off a non-title fight loss by decision to M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko.
Croatian middleweight Kristijan “Klitschko” Azurfa (9-3-1, M-1: 0-2-1) returns to action against Talekh “A Azerbaijan Terminator” Nadzhafzads (4-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0). Perak is seeking his first M-1 victory, Nadzhafzads hopes to improve his unbeaten M-1 record to 3-0.
Mai zuwa Events:
Jan. 18 – M-1 Watna 72: Kunchenko vs.. Abdulaev a Moscow, Rasha
Dec. 9 – M-1 Watna 73: Emeev vs. Tokov a Ingushetia, Rasha
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BELLATOR MMA LEGEND ROYCE GRACIE JOINS ‘BELLATOR 170’ MAIN EVENT HEADLINERS CHAEL SONNEN AND TITO ORTIZ AT EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH SIGNING TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO ‘BELLATOR 163’ MAIN CARD

Har ila yau,: 'BELLATOR 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN Alhamis AFTER ‘BELLATOR 163: MCGEARY VS. DAVIS’ WEIGHINS

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Who: Bellator MMA Legend Royce Gracie (15-2-3)

“Bellator 170” Main Event Competitors Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) da kuma Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

 

Abin da: Fan Autograph Signing

*Alal “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only

 

A lokacin da: Jumma'a, Nuwamba 4

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville, CT 06382

 

Event Info: One of the true pioneers of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is synonymous with the sport and its growth over the years. The 20-fight veteran has been a part of some of the most memorable contests in MMA history during his tenure with the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships. Gracie also headlined his most recent bout, a main event clash with fellow legend Ken Shamrock (28-17-2) at the record-shattering Bellator 149” taron, where Gracie came out on top with a TKO victory. Royce’s nephew Neiman Gracie competes for Bellator Friday night at Mohegan Sun.

While with the UFC, the 43-fight veteran Chael Sonnen competed against powerful opponents the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (2x), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. For Ortiz, the phenom’s unmatched rivalries came at the expense of MMA legends Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Randy Couture.

Before they face off on Jan. 21 at the Forum in Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz and Sonnen will host a once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet fan experience leading up to “Bellator 163” at Mohegan Sun Arena. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” and “The American Gangster” inside Mohegan Sun Arena a ranar Jumma'a dare.

 

M-1 Challenge Featherweight title fight Added to M-1 Challenge 73: Yakin Narts

Ivan Buchinger defends vs.
Undefeated Magomed Idrisov
Disamba 9 a Ingushetia
ST. Petersburg, Rasha (Nuwamba 2, 2016) – A 2016 M-1 Challenge season will be going out with a bang as M-1 Global has announced a second title fight, M-1 Watna featherweight Zakaran John “Wannan shi ne” Buchinger versus undefeated challenger Magomed Idrisov, domin Disamba 9th M-1 Watna 73: Yakin Nartsa Ingushetia, Rasha.
The previously announced main event is a super showdown between M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramadan Emeev (14-3-0, M-1: 8-1-0) and knockout specialist Anatoly Tokov (24-2-0, M-1: 9-1-0).
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Buchinger (31-4-0, M-1: 6-0-0), yaki daga Slovakia, is riding a 10-fight win streak into M-1 Watna 73 since he lost to Conor McGregor a 2012. He captured the vacant M-1 Challenge title October 17, 2014 a M-1 Watna 52, tsayawa Tural Nizamiy (see picture below) in the fourth round on punches in their Fight of the Night. Buchinger made a successful title defense 13 months ago at M-1 Watna 62, taking a 5-round unanimous decision over Mansour Korobkov. A cikin karshe yãƙi, this past June against Mikhail Korobkov a M-1 Watna 67, Buchinger needed only 4:41 of the opening round to choke his opponent into a submission in their non-title fight.
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ITALY’S OWN PIETRO CAPPELLI LOOKS TO DEFEND HOME TURF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT WITH PHILIPE LINS DURING MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING JOHN SALTER AGAINST CLAUDIO ANNICCHIARICO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR MMA’S RETURN TO ITALY

SANTA Monica, Calif (Nuwamba 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) da Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) da kuma Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10.

The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) da Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Bugu da kari, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) da kuma Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4am ET/Santa.

A native of Florence, Italiya, Cappelli has made an immediate splash in MMA, earning consecutive victories following his professional debut in 2015. Cappelli’s first career win came at the expense of Andrzej Kulik, when the 32-year-old delivered a brutal first round knockout. He then parlayed the emphatic victory with another first round finish, displaying his noteworthy ground game with a keylock submission just one minute and one second into the bout. With a noticeable message reading “unscarred” across his stomach, the Italian competitor prepares to dive in head first with a challenging matchup against the veteran Lins in his Bellator MMA debut.

The 31-year-old Lins will enter the cage for the 12th time in his career and fifth since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2014. Bisa nuna yabo daga Brazil, Lins began his professional career on a nine-fight winning streak, finishing opponents in seven of the victories. “Monstro” has recorded a trio of significant victories since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, including two first round finishes and his most recent knockout win over fellow Brazilian competitor William Viana a "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Lins hopes to build off of his big win and silence a crowd that will be heavily in favor of his Italian opponent Cappelli.

Fresh off of his first career victory, a first round knockout over Ilyrian Hoxhay, the 32-year-old Annicchiarico looks to continue his success when he enters the cage for the first time under the direction of Bellator MMA. The Italian middleweight will face a difficult first test in Salter, a 15-fight veteran that hasn’t been defeated since 2012. With a pair of submission defeats to Salter’s name, look for Annicchiarico to take the fight to the ground and grind it out there.

The former Strikeforce competitor Salter will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, after recording victories in his first two bouts with the promotion. He is riding a recent string of success, having won four consecutive contests and seven of his past eight. Over his seven-year career, the 31-year-old Nashville, Tenn., native has collected a dozen professional victories, recording finishes in all. With nine of his 12 career wins coming in the opening round of action, Salter is known to be one of the quickest strikers in the division and most recently finished former middleweight champion Brandon Halsey.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Matsakaicin Matsayi na Duniya: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Haske matakin matsakaicin nauyi fasalin Kuma ku yãƙi: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Haske matakin matsakaicin nauyi fasalin Kuma ku yãƙi: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

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