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‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. SET TO MEET JONATHAN TOMASIAN AT ‘BELLATOR 160’ IN ANAHEIM ON AUGUST 26

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WRESTLING PRODIGY JOEY DAVIS MATCHED WITH KEITH CUTRONE FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, KALIFORNIA. (August 1, 2016) – The announcement of his Bellator MMA arrival had “Baby Slice” Kevin Ferguson Jr. trending on social media for two-straight days, and today, Bellator Officials have confirmed that his first challenge as a professional mixed martial artist will be Jonathan Tomasian in a welterweight attraction at “Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull.”

 

Okrem toho, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop Gym," Joey Davis will also make his professional debut, keď si berie na Keith Cutrone (1-0) at 170-pounds.

 

The stacked event takes place on August 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. A/9 p.m. CT. Vstupenky začínajú na iba $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull”otvorené 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com a Bellator Mobile App — začína 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Benson Henderson (23-6) a Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Ďalej, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) brať na seba Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, “Baby Slice” makes his pro debut on the event’s Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” Ferguson Jr. broke onto the scene very quietly earlier this year in an amateur bout in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 sekúnd do prvého kola. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story. ‘Baby Slice’ trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” in Long Beach alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors McKee, Jenkins and Davis.

 

Tomasian makes his professional debut under Bellator’s bright lights in a high profile situation that he hopes to make the most of. The 20-year-old Santa Clara, Calif., native has slightly more cage time than Slice, winning both of his amateur outings, once by knockout and the other by decision. Tomasian is currently training with Manny Rocha at Strive Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lodi Calif., where he has earned a purple belt in the art.

 

Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler who competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Teraz, Davis looks to parlay his wrestling success in the mixed martial arts cage on Aug. 26 in the Anaheim, where Davis will have plenty of hometown fans in attendance.

 

Amassing an 8-1 record on the amateur circuit, Cutrone has previously gotten his feet wet professionally, winning his pro debut via stoppage this past March. “The Bone” is a Strikeforce veteran, competing at the promotion’s “Challengers 11” card in 2010. With a strong base in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Cutrone held a regional title at 185-pounds before permanently moving to welterweight as a professional.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) proti. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Tie Awad (19-7) proti. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Fingerweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) proti. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Fingerweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) proti. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pre Debut) proti. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pre Debut) proti. Jonathan Tomasian (Pre Debut)

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HITS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, Sobota, Decembra 31 LIVE ON NBC

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LAS VEGAS (Júl 30, 2016) – On the heels of the historic and long-awaited passage of legislation making professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts legal in New York State, World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) dnes večerannounced that it will bring its star-studded, championship fight series to Madison Square Garden along with a live broadcast of the show on NBC, naSobota, December 31, pending the approval of the New York State Athletic Commission.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring our exciting, world championship live event series to The Big Apple, where fans have been anxiously waiting for years, for live, professional MMA action to be able to happen in their city,"Povedal World Series of Fighting generálneho riaditeľa Carlos Silva dnes večer, during the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“We have been working diligently,"Pokračoval Silva, “with the staff at the New York State Athletic Commission as well as the executives at Madison Square Garden to complete all of the necessary steps to make this historic and great event happen on New Year’s Eve.”

Participating fighters and featured matchups for the New Year’s Eve extravaganza at Madison Square Garden are being worked on by World Series of Fighting President Otec Chiefs, and will be announced soon.

The event will mark the second live World Series of Fighting broadcast on NBC, which has also been airing one hour, taped programs featuring a collection of the league’s top fights and highlights, twice annually since 2013. K dnešnému dňu, the league has aired 31 live events on NBCSN.
Amateur MMA, zmiešaná bojové umenia, MMA, New England Boje

LAWTON GETS NEW OPPONENT ON BANGOR FIGHT CARD

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Bangor, Maine (Júl 30, 2016) - Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-2) has a new opponent this Friday night in Bangor at “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight.” Lawton’s original opponent, Mike Hansen (4-4), pulled out of the middleweight contest with an injury just days before the start of fight week. NEF officials scoured the country for someone to step up on a mere week’s notice and face the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lawton. Not an easy task, prinajmenšom. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to secure a replacement opponent in the form of David “Redneck” Mundell (5-1) of Dunedin, Florida.

Mundell is a purple belt fighting out of Gracie Clearwater. His only loss as a professional came in his last fight this past spring. Vlastne, Mundell had not lost a single round in any of his previous five professional fights to that point. He is the reigning Florida State Professional MMA Welterweight Champion. Mundell held several titles in the amateur ranks before turning pro.

While most competitors would shy away from the prospect of facing a black belt on a week’s notice in front of UFC President Dana White, Mundell approaches the fight with a workmanlike outlook.

“It’s just another day at the office,” said Mundell when reached for comment.

“I am excited to still be a part of the show and thankful Dave Mundell was willing to step up on short notice to take the fight,” Said Lawton. “He is a well-rounded fighter, and I am expecting to put on one of the best fights of the night as always!”

Ďalšie akcie Nová Anglicko bojuje ", “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” sa koná v piatok, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Vstupenky sú už v predaji v www.CrossInsuranceCenter.s or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Ďalšie informácie o aktualizáciách kariet udalostí a boja, nájdete na internetových stránkach na podporu na adrese www.NewEnglandFights.com. Okrem toho, môžete sledovať video vo formáte NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA awww.flocombat.com, sledovať je na Twitterunefights a pripojiť sa k oficiálnej facebookovej skupine "New England bojov."

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR TOP MAINE LIGHTWEIGHTS

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Bangor, Maine (Júl 29, 2016) – Devin Powell was enjoying an evening off from his demanding life as a mixed martial arts instructor and fighter.

He was surrounded by food that probably isn’t on his normal training menu. There were celebratory beverages to fit the loud music and party atmosphere at Xfinity Center, the outdoor concert venue in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Somehow, Powell heard his phone ring, or felt it vibrate in his pocket. The impending conversation altered his day-after plans considerably.

Powell accepted a return engagement with Jon Lemke at “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight,” to be held Piatok, August 5 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

“I found out my good friend Jesse Erickson got hurt,” Powell said, “and they asked me to fill in. I said ‘of course.’ Anybody representing UFC, never mind Dana White, if you ever have a chance to fight in front of them, it’s something you want to do if you’re able. It should be a nice, intimate setting.”

Powell (7-1) is the NEF lightweight champion, having secured the strap with a technical knockout of Erickson at “NEF 22: All Roads Lead Here” in April. Lemke (5-5) lost to previous champion Bruce Boyington in a bid for that belt.

The fight will take place five pounds above the lightweight limit at a catch weight of 160.

“It’s a huge opportunity,” said Lemke, who lives in neighboring Brewer. “I’m very grateful. I’m looking forward to fighting in front of probably the most influential person in MMA.”

Their bout is one of eight professional skirmishes to be showcased in front of White, a native of nearby Hermon, and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra. The trio travels the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Neither man is known to shy away from the spotlight. Lemke stopped Erickson at Bellator 93 in Lewiston two years ago. Powell pushed his winning streak to five with a split-decision triumph Jún 17 over Tommy Marcellino on the World Series of Fighting stage at Foxwoods.

“I know they’re probably here to watch the guys in the main event,” Powell said of White and his entourage, “but I plan to put on a show that they won’t be able to sleep on. With my fighting style, very aggressive and unorthodox, I believe I definitely will get their attention. This sport is a lot about getting the right opportunity and taking advantage of it.”

When asked if he perceived any edge because Powell took the fight on three weeks’ notice, Lemke politely pointed out that he only began preparing for Erickson two weeks prior to that.

Lemke lost to Josh LaBerge na Jún 10.

“I only had a couple extra weeks to prepare. I was still training, but that’s all. I was in pretty good shape but not in fight shape,” Lemke said. “It’s one of those things where they ask you and you’re like, ‘Oh, jeden, I really want to do this, but.’ It’s just too big an opportunity not to. It’s not necessarily ideal, but as a fighter, absolutely you’re looking for that challenge, and Devin is one of the best guys in the game around here.”

He learned that first-hand, and in resounding fashion, when the two fighters previously clashed on May 10, 2014. Powell prevailed via choke-out in only 23 sekundy.

That setting was Lemke’s comeback fight after his abrupt withdrawal from a title match against John Ortolani eight months earlier.

“It didn’t go very well last time. There were a lot of distractions and different circumstances for me leading up to that fight. I had to pull out of a title fight before that, which you never want to do. Three-quarters of the battle for me was just getting back in the cage,” Lemke said.

“I’m a completely different fighter now,” he added. “I think I’ve progressed everywhere, not just with my skills but with the approach I take. I’ve had quite a few fights and I’ve learned from both the wins and the losses. You always learn. Sometimes you learn the hard way.”

Lemke and Powell each enter the cage for the fourth time in less than a year. That activity is the reason neither man feels uneasy about accepting such a stern challenge after an abbreviated training camp.

In Powell’s case, fighting is simply a natural extension of his everyday life as owner and head instructor at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N.H.

“I’m grateful for everything I have. I have a 4-year-old daughter and she likes to come to the academy and train jiu-jitsu,” Powell said. “I have a pretty amazing life. I only have to teach, train and fight. A lot of people don’t get more than a couple hours with their kids every night. We sacrifice a lot for this sport. People only see the 15 minutes of hell. They don’t see everything else.”

Powell is pleased to represent NEF for only the third time in his blossoming career.

“NEF is one of the biggest promotions in the country. They make superstars out of guys from Maine,” Powell said. “I fought for World Series of Fighting, and I don’t want to sound like I’m knocking them, but it was a much smaller show. NEF has a huge following, and now you see them going places like Cape Cod and Bangor, and that can only grow it even more. They do it right, and I’m glad to be able to step in there for them.”

Lemke faces the added pressure of fighting in front of not only White but his hometown fans from the Bangor area.

Many of them are not accustomed to the four-hour round trip for his encounters in Lewiston.

“A fight is still just a fight, and the next fight is the biggest fight regardless. You never know who could be there watching or what could happen as a result,” Lemke said, suggesting that he is more concerned with his opponent. “Devin is a phenomenal fighter. He has a great skill set. He’s highly touted and he has a great record to back it up. It’s definitely the challenge of a lifetime for me. He’s also a great guy outside the cage. I get along with him well. I think we respect each other.”

Powell confirmed those suspicions, although he reiterated that his objective is nothing less than another decisive victory.

“He’s a good guy. I don’t have to go to that deep, dark place. I understand that my job is to hurt someone so badly that the referee has to step in to save his life. It’s a beautiful, violent sport. I respect anyone who has the courage to get in there with the same goals as me,” Powell said. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. Je to agresívne. He comes to fight. I like to do the same things. The first fight was short-lived. If I’m able to repeat that, I’m sure Dana White will be happy.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Piatok, August 5, 2016 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Vstupenky sú už v predaji v www.CrossInsuranceCenter.s or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Ďalšie informácie o aktualizáciách kariet udalostí a boja, nájdete na internetových stránkach na podporu na adrese www.NewEnglandFights.com. Okrem toho, môžete sledovať video vo formáte NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA a www.flocombat.com, sledovať je na Twitterunefights a pripojiť sa k oficiálnej facebookovej skupine "New England bojov."

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YOUNG’S MMA HAS HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE ON AUGUST 5 IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (Júl 28, 2016) – The dedicated delegation from Young’s MMA of Bangor usually relish their reputation as road warriors in New England Fights.

Lewiston is long established as the hub city for the organization, drawing competitors and spectators from both directions on the Maine Turnpike. Fighters and fans from the Penobscot River valley find that staying engaged for those fight cards four or five times a year requires greater commitment than most.

For only the second time in its history, the regional promotion will bring its cage to the Queen City. “NEF Presents: Dana White Lookin’ for a Fight” is slated for Friday, August 5 at Cross Insurance Center.

Young’s, the gym located just a few blocks away at 127 Hammond Street, will celebrate by showcasing one of its fighters in four of the eight scheduled professional bouts. Battle-tested Ryan Sanders and relative newcomers Aaron Lacey, Josh Harvey and CJ Ewer all are poised to take their best shot with the support of a raucous, partisan crowd.

“That’s the most exciting part for me, being from Brewer. I went to Brewer High School,” Lacey said. “It was definitely a huge, huge draw for me, seeing it in person. I went to the fights when NEF came to Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (Júl 12, 2013) and all I could think is, ‘Man, I want to do this.’ This has been a goal of mine for a long time.”

Sanders (10-7) will battle Derrick Kennington (11-7) in a clash of wily lightweights that will be on the featured attractions on the docket.

His three stablemates each emerged victorious in their only previous pro bout. Lacey will lock up with John Santos (3-3) of Derry, N.H., v mušia boji. Harvey has an appointment at featherweight. Kanva, who won an amateur bout at the outdoor concert venue in Bangor, will be tested by Ruben Redman (0-1) in a welterweight scrap.

Even with numerous friends in attendance, the four men know it is the presence of UFC president White, who grew up in nearby Hermon, which could have career-changing ramifications.

“It’s a great opportunity. It’s awesome to know that someone like that is going to be in the building on fight night,” Sanders said. “But for me it’s just another fight. I don’t want to get caught up in all that. Just let it unfold.”

White and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra travel the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Áno, the entrepreneur’s Maine connections are well-documented. White also previously brought UFC Fight Night 47 to Bangor. Young’s talent pool suspects that the latest event is more than just a case of White throwing a bone to his home base, však.

“I’m grateful that he’s bringing it here. I’m sure he’s watched film from NEF in his spare time. He must see something in NEF that he likes in order to be doing this,” Harvey said. “It doesn’t make me more nervous. Som nadšený pre neho. I’m going to try to put that all aside and focus on the task at hand.”

Under the tutelage of co-owners Chris Young and Ernie Fitch, roughly five or six professionals and a dozen amateurs cycle through the gym in any given training camp.

“Four of us fighting, it just shows we’re the best gym in the area. Three of us are undefeated. We’re producing studs. People see that and want to train with the best guys they can,” Sanders said. “We definitely push each other. You have guys who kick your ass every day. We want the best for each other. That’s why we’re here.”

Harvey expects the numbers and commitment to grow after White’s visit. He has been training at Young’s for three years. The cage side seat at the waterfront inspired him to step up his own training regimen. It’s a built-in advantage, Harvey noted, that has belonged almost exclusively to Lewiston until now.

“That’s what gets most people started. They go and see the fights and they want to try it,” Harvey said. “That’s why you see places like Central Maine BJJ (Lewiston) and First Class MMA (Topsham) growing so much. The fights are right there in their backyard.”

Lacey characterizes Young’s as “a gym full of killers.”

The statistics underscore Lacey’s point. The three pros with unblemished records all won their debut in two minutes or less.

“Ryan has only gone to a decision I think one time in his career. He’s a finisher. Josh won his fight by submission in the first round. CJ is super strong,” Lacey said. “They challenge me to be the best I can be every day. They keep me focused not just in the gym but in the game of life outside the cage.”

Although he is facing an opponent with significantly greater experience, Lacey expects a helpful adrenaline rush from having so many familiar faces at his back.

“It is different. I fought I think seven times in Lewiston between amateur fights and my pro debut,"Povedal. “This gives me a chance to be in my comfort zone. And a lot of my fans can’t make it down there. By the time you figure in the travel, the price of the tickets, maybe staying overnight, they just can’t do it.”

Harvey agreed, pointing out that it’s the initial fight for which he hasn’t needed to pack a suitcase.

“This will be the first time I’ve slept in my own bed the night before a fight. I think it’s a huge advantage,” Harvey said. “Some people might think with more of your fans there that there’s more pressure, but I think it just builds you up.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Piatok, August 5, 2016 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Vstupenky sú už v predaji v www.CrossInsuranceCenter.s or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Ďalšie informácie o aktualizáciách kariet udalostí a boja, nájdete na internetových stránkach na podporu na adrese www.NewEnglandFights.com. Okrem toho, môžete sledovať video vo formáte NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA a www.flocombat.com, sledovať je na Twitterunefights a pripojiť sa k oficiálnej facebookovej skupine "New England bojov."

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Vadim Finkelchtein: “Situácia Emelianenko-Maldonado dostáva smiešny”

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Monte Carlo, Monaco(Júl 28, 2016)- Svetová MMA asociácie (WMMAA) Vadim Finkelchtein odišla verejnosti vysvetliť rozhodnutie nedávnej WMMAA o Team Maldonado odvolaní, čo malo za následok zmenu úradníka Fedor Emelianenko–Fabio Maldonado bojovať výsledok remízou, navyše k zastaveniu jeho vedúci rozhodcov, Radmir Gabdullin.

WMMAA prezident Vadim Finkelchtein
Vadim, hovorí k nám prostredníctvom procesu odvolacieho. Prečo ste si ju prijať v prvom rade, pretože ruský MMA Union zamietnutá Maldonado manažérom odvolanie?
VF: “Každý videl, čo sa deje v médiách a MMA komunite po záchvate. Byť zakladateľom oboch ruského MMA úniou a Svetovou MMA asociácie, Dostal som veľa správ a volanie z žiadateľov o vysvetlenie o tom, ako to bolo možné, aby zamestnanci Russian MMA únie svoju funkciu svojím vlastným šéfom’ boj. Čítal som stovky negatívnych komentárov pohŕdavý ruský MMA únii a WMMAA. Niektorí dokonca šiel tak ďaleko, že to bolo asi ruská mafia tam podnikania, všetci ruskí sudcovia sú nakupované, etc. Snažil som sa držať ďalej od tohto debaklu, pretože boj nastal v inom propagácie, ale keď Maldonado manažér poslal odvolanie k WMMAA, žiada prehodnotiť výsledok boj, nemôžeme povedať nie. WMMAA povesť bola na linke, rovnako ako to ruský MMA scény, taky.”
To, čo urobil proces výberu prehodnotenie provízie vyzerať a prečo bola hlava sudca Radmir Gabdullin pozastavený?
VF: “V podstate, Musel som urobiť Radmir, ako hlavný rozhodca v WMMAA je, zodpovedný za celý proces. Avšak, pretože to bol jeden z dôvodov, prečo odvolanie vynoril na prvom mieste, najlogickejšie rozhodnutie bolo, že ho dočasne pozastaviť a vymenovať generálneho tajomníka WMMAA je (alexander Engelhardt) s ňou zaobchádzať.”
Vo svojom nedávnom rozhovore, Radmir Gabdullin bagatelizoval význam WMMAA verdiktu, hovoriť to bolo neoficiálne, a že nikdy nedostal odvolanie.
VF: “Na tom nie je nič pre komentár o tu. Je to čistá lož. Nechápem, čo sa snaží dosiahnuť tým, že hovorí niečo také. Ak je to nevyhnutné, Môžem vám ukázať e-mail manažéra so zamestnancami Russian MMA únie, Kamil Gadzhieva a zamestnanci WMMAA ako príjemcovia. Povedal, že nikdy dostal odvolanie je absurdné a hlúpe výhovorka.”
Zároveň urazil profesionálov, ktorá prehodnotila boj volaním im nekompetentní.
VF: “Keď som to čítal moja prvá reakcia bola obrovská sklamaním. Ako by mohol, ako oficiálny hlavného rozhodcu, Štát sa niečo také voči svojim kolegom, ktorí pozná naozaj dobre? Použil k celebrovať niekoľko udalostí s nimi. Ich skúsenosť je desať alebo možno dokonca stokrát väčší, než je Radmir. marco Broersen bol vykonávajúcich významné európske akcie, vrátane KSW, M-1 Global a mnoho ďalších, pre 15 leta. Už pracujú v tejto oblasti, keď Radmir bol ešte v škole. Je to škoda pre neho povedať niečo také. Je to ponižujúce pre Radmir a Ruskou MMA únie.”
Môžete mi vysvetliť, prečo 24-ročná Radmir bol vybraný, aby sa stal hlavný rozhodca v oboch WMMAA a ruského MMA únie, ktorý nemá skúsenosti alebo zodpovedajúce vzdelanie V NICH?
VF: “Viete, to všetko začalo v roku 2010-2011, keď som sa rozhodol začať rozvíjať amatérske MMA s cieľom poskytnúť tisícky mladých športovcov s pracovných príležitostí. Aby sa tak stalo MMA únie v Rusku bolo nutné, rovnako ako oficiálne uznanie Mixed Martial Arts ako šport. Bolo to ťažké. Nemal som skúsenosti z práce vo federácii; veľa papierovania. postrádal máme kvalifikovaných pracovníkov, kedy sme začali hľadať ľudí. Ponúkol som Fjodor Jemeljaněnko byť prezident Únie so mnou v čele WMMAA. Názov Gabdullin bolo spomenuté Fedor. Povedal, že tam bol tento mladý a nádejný chlapec, Uvidíme, čo sa dá robiť. Aj súhlasil úplne, aj keď som si uvedomil, že ani skúsenosti, ani vedomosti.”
Aká bola vaša reakcia na pripomienky Kamil Gadzhieva je vyhlasovať v každom rozhovore, že remíza bola najlepší výsledok, ale potom, čo výsledok bol zmenený Sherdog nadväzujúce na WMMAA verdiktu, si to rozmyslel a sľúbil zavolať a e-mail Sherdog na protest svoju činnosť?
VF: “Mal som telefónny rozhovor s Kamil. Dal jasne najavo, že mu dôveruje WMMAA a ruského MMA únii, zatiaľ čo opakujú svoj osobný názor, že remíza by bola spravodlivá rozhodnutie. Neviem, prečo sa jeho slová neboli následne podporovaný svojimi činmi.”
Ruský MMA únia má veľa úradníkov. Ešte, nikto by sa vyjadriť k situácii, Vrátane Fedor sám. Prečo je to, že?
VF: “Nemôžem odpovedať na túto otázku. Najdôležitejšie pre mňa je spravodlivosť aj povesť a to platí aj pre ruského MMA a WMMAA, tiež. Nemohol som sa prikloniť, čo je dôvod, prečo sa vytvorila medzinárodná komisia rozhodcov. Nikto sa snažil, aby sa ten druhý muž víťazstvo, ako niektorí tvrdili v komentároch. Ako prezident WMMAA, Hanbím sa situácia šiel tak ďaleko. Drvivá väčšina z popredných miest MMA podporil WMMAA verdikt; Sherdog zmenil výsledok. Ďalším príkladom je hlasovanie na výsledok zápasu TV, v ktorom 56 percent ruských voličov povedal Fedor nevyhral súboj. "Big’ John McCarthy to povedal. Sergey Kharitonov,Alexey Oleinik a mnoho ďalších povedal to isté. Ľudia, ktorí boli fandiť Fedor pre roky si uvedomil, že. A teraz tu máme jednu osobu, na ktorej je uvedený opak, hovorí naše rozhodnutie je neoficiálny, že skúsení sudcovia stali nekompetentní v žiadnom okamihu, a nikdy dostal odvolanie. Je to smutná situácia a musíme s ňou zaobchádzať zodpovedajúcim. Zvuk svet čaká a zdôvodnené rozhodnutie, ale dostane výhovorky a lži miesto. Naša povesť je v stávke, pretože to.”
Harmonogram Major 2016 MMA Events
Aug.3-8 – Asian MMA Championship v Hwasun, Južná Kórea
Sedem. 14-16 – European Championship MMA v Tbilisi, Georgia
Október. 7-9 – Inauguračnej Pan-americkej majstrovstiev v Santiagu, Čile
November. 18-20 – World Championship MMM v Macau, Čína
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SAAD AWAD-DEREK ANDERSON SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 160’ MAIN CARD ACTION AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM

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COMPTON’S JOEY DAVIS AND ‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. TO ANCHOR BELLATOR.COM-STREAMED PRELIMINARY CARD

SANTA MONICA, KALIFORNIA (Júl, 26) - Ľahký zápas jamkami Tie Awad (19-7) proti Derek Anderson (13-2) has been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” udalosť August 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.

 

Okrem toho, the highly-anticipated professional debuts of wrestling sensation Joey Davis a “Baby Slice” Kevin Ferguson Jr. are set for must-see preliminary action against opponents to be named later.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” sa koná na August 26 from Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. A/9 p.m. CT.

 

Vstupenky na akciu začínajú na iba $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Dvere pre akcie otvorené na 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com a Bellator Mobile App — začína 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The lightweight encounter joins a card that already features another stellar 155-pound affair in the main event, kedy Benson Henderson (23-6) ide proti Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Ďalej, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) brať na seba Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

An 11-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Awad is currently in the midst of his second stint with the Scott Coker-led promotion, posting a 7-4 mark since making his promotional debut in 2009. Awad hopes to build off his impressive win over Brazilian standoutEvangelista “Cyborg” na "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Kráľ Mo," where “Assassin” was able to escape Santos’ ferocious ankle lock submission attempt and emerge victorious with a series of pummeling blows. Now the 33-year-old San Bernardino, Kalif. native will look to put his unique skillset on full display in front of his friends and family when he enters the cage in Anaheim, Kalif.

 

Similar to his opponent, Anderson was able to make a name for himself early in his professional career, exploding out of the gate with victories in 11 o jeho prvý 12 konca. During his Bellator MMA debut in 2013, “Barbaric” earned a win over the savvy veteranPatricky “Pitbull.” Since then, the 26-year-old Anderson has made five more appearances under the promotion’s direction, including a second victory over the elder “Pitbull” brother. Also hailing from the Southern California area, Anderson expects to have a large hometown following of his own in attendance on August 26.

 

Joey Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler, who competed at Notre Dame College where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. The most recent signing of Bellator’s “New Breed,” a group of top wrestling products that the promotion has signed including Aaron Pico, A Ruth, Jarod Trice a Terrell Fortune, will be the first to make his promotional debut. Davis trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors A.J. McKee, Bubba Jenkins and “Baby Slice.”

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, Ferguson Jr., also known as “Baby Slice” will anchor the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card along with Davis, his aforementioned “Body Shop Gym” teammate. In an eerily similar storyline to the hit-movie “Creed,” the son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” quietly broke onto the scene earlier this year in an amateur bout that played out in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 sekúnd do prvého kola. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) proti. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Bellator MMA Nízka hmotnosť Feature Bout: Tie Awad (19-7) proti. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Bellator MMA mušia Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) proti. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Predbežný Bout: Joey Davis (Pre Debut) proti. TBD

Bellator MMA Welterweight Predbežný Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pre Debut) proti. TBD

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TWO FEATHERWEIGHT THRILLERS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

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A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN

SANTA MONICA, KALIFORNIA (Júl 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” udalosť August 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) proti Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Jenkins(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Vstupenky na "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” začiatok $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Dvere pre akcie otvorené na 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com aBellator Mobile App — začína 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, kedy Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on August 26 v Anaheime.

 

Na 21 rokov, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 ako amatér, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, Kalif. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.

After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Emmanuel Sanchez, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Jeho 12 kariéra víťazstvo, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 seconds into round one. Fighting out of Whittier, Calif., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” na August 26.

 

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 z jeho 24 víťazí ako profesionálny, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 uchádzač.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.

 

Aktualizované "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) proti. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Bellator MMA mušia Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) proti. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator MMA mušia Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) proti. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

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JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159’

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MULVANE, KS. (Júl 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, the 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, zatiaľ čo “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “Vlk” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ názov.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Po 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 okrúhleho jedného.

 

Po boji, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) rúk Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 z bicykla dvoch. Po boji, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.

Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) on Friday night, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.

Predbežné výsledky karty:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) porazený Chuk Willis (8-3) via jednomyseľným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) porazený Matt Foster (6-9) via predloženia (Zadné-Naked Choke) na 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) porazený Manny Meraz (8-3) via predloženia (Gilotína sýtiča) na 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) porazený William Viana (7-3) cez KO (Dierovačky) na 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) porazený Brown Ellen (2-1) via jednomyseľným rozhodnutím (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyna (6-1) porazený L.J. Hermreck (3-2) cez TKO (Dierovačky) na 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) porazený Andy Riley (2-2) via predloženia (Armbar) na 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) porazený Marcio Navarro (14-13) cez delené rozhodnutie (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS: HEAVYWEIGHTS CHEICK KONGO AND TONY JOHNSON HEADLINE ‘BELLATOR 161’

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE Septembra 16 AT H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK, TEXAS

SANTA MONICA, KALIFORNIA (Júl, 22) – Bellator MMA is heading back to the “Lone Star State,” where a heavyweight bout pitting Cheick Kongo(24-10-2) proti Tony Johnson (10-2) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," ktorý sa koná Septembra 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

The Scott Coker-led promotion will be holding its first-ever event at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, which is just a short drive from Austin. Vstupenky na "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” počnúc $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office starting next Piatok, Júl 29 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale running the Streda a Štvrtok prior. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Hailing from Paris, Kongo will enter the cage for the ninth time under the direction of Bellator MMA and make his third consecutive appearance in a card’s main event. An 18-fight veteran of the UFC, Kongo hopes to add to his current two-fight winning streak and 6-2 mark since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. Standing 6 noha 4, Kongo will have a noticeable height advantage over his shorter opponent. With half of his 24 career wins coming by way of knockout, Kongo will also attempt to finish Johnson for the first time of his professional career.

 

A native of North Platte, Nebraska, Johnson has strung together an impressive streak of three straight victories, including two in a row since re-joining the Bellator MMA fray. After making his professional debut in 2008, the 30-year-old made his Bellator MMA debut with a unanimous decision win over Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis at “Bellator 46.” Since challenging current UFC Champion Daniel Cormier in 2010, Johnson has gone 6-1 with three knockout finishes, including noteworthy victories over Alexander Volkov and most recently Raphael Butler, počas"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” skôr v tomto roku.

 

Aktualizované "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) proti. Tony Johnson (10-2)