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SURGING WELTERWEIGHTS WILL MEET AT NEF 42 IN PORTLAND

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Dezembro 16, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight fight to the card.Mike “Boogaloo” Bezanson(4-0) está programado para enfrentarGreg Ishihara(2-1) com um peso de luta de 170 libras.

Undefeated Mike Bezanson returned to NEF this past September after more than a three-year absence from cage competition. Bezanson, known for his flashy striking style and showmanship during fights, handed Jason Landry (2-1) his first loss at “NEF 40” in Orono, Maine. It took Bezanson only 41-seconds to pick up the technical knockout victory. He went on to capture a title in New Hampshire with a fourth-round knockout just weeks later. Bezanson has finished all four of his previous opponents with his striking prowess. He represents Team Kaze based in Lancaster, New Hampshire.

"Dentro 2020, I have to do some belt shopping—the one I currently hold is getting lonely and needs some friends,” said Bezanson.  “I’ll make sure the tickets are worth buying!”

Since losing his debut to Jordan Norman (2-1) last April, Greg Ishihara has been on a roll, winning his last two MMA bouts in the NEF cage and a Muay Thai Kickboxing fight in Vermont. Last month, Ishihara picked up his most recent win against Dylan Williams (0-3) with a knee to the body just over a minute into the first round at “NEF 41” in Portland. Ishihara represents Recon Fitness based in Westbrook, Maine.

NEF has always treated me well,” noted Ishihara. “It means a lot to meto be able to compete here in Maine. The NEF staff is always professional making for a great experience. I look forward to competing inside the NEF cage in 2020. I’m excited for this upcoming fight with Mike. He’s flashy and his movement is impressive. This fight will give me the opportunity to display the full range of my skill set. I’m diligent in my preparation and I take pride in my work and performance. My goal is to hold the NEF title at 170-pounds and defend it.

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra’ próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” acontecerá no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland, Maine. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.PortTix.com.

Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.

CALEB Austin e DILLON HENRY reunir-se em peso mosca confronto AT NEF 42

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Dezembro 13, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight fight to the card.Caleb “Dr. Feelgood ”Austin(3-0) vai se reunirDillon Henry(0-3) com um peso de luta de 125 libras.

Undefeated Caleb Austin returned to NEF this past fall after more than two years. It took Austin just over a minute to pound out a victory over Cory Richards (0-1) at “NEF 40” in September. In November, Austin went into the second round with Ryan Fogg (0-1) before picking up another technical knockout win. With current amateur flyweight champion Nate Boucher (6-3) turning pro at “NEF 42,” Austin will be considered one of the top contenders to the vacant strap should he get past Henry.

Success in athletics is nothing new to Caleb Austin. He put together an impressive record of 208-11 wrestling for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine and won state titles at 126 pounds his junior and senior years. The Lewiston Sun Journal named Austin the “Wrestler of the Year” in 2017. After graduation, Austin continued wrestling while attending the University of Southern Maine. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) de Lewiston, Maine.

“The amount of support that I’ve received since September when I made my return to the MMA cage has been humbling,” said Austin. “I’m in the gym and running every single day with February on my mind. Going 2-0 this fall season was great, but I’ve got bigger things in front of me for 2020. I will win the NEF Flyweight Championship next year and Dillon Henry is just the next obstacle in front of me on my way toward that goal. I want to win more quickly and more cleanly every time I get in the cage. It’s an honor every time I get to fight in front of the NEF fans—and I can’t wait to do it again at the Merrill Auditorium on February 8th.”

Dillon Henry comes to the cage on February 8 looking for the first win of his amateur career. Henry debuted last February against the aforementioned Nate Boucher who already had six fights under his belt at the time. This past September Henry competed against Stephen Desjardins who came into that bout as a seven-fight veteran. Henry was getting the upper hand against Desjardins until he dislocated his own shoulder throwing a punch in the first round. He currently represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

I was going say a lot, but life can take unexpected turns and you start fighting for new reasons,” said Henry.  “I look forward to February 8th, enough said.”

“A fighter is more than his record and Dillon Henry is a great example of that,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “Dillon is always taking tough fights with the goal of getting better as an amateur so that he can eventually make his mark as a pro. Caleb is his next challenge and I’m certain that Dillon will bring the fight and make this a fun one for us as fans. Caleb came in quickly made an impact over the fall season. Can he continue his undefeated streak to start off a new year and a new decade? We’ll find out February 8th.”

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra’ próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” acontecerá no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland, Maine. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.PortTix.com.

Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.

TOP RANKED LIGHTWEIGHT RETURNS TO NEF CAGE AGAINST DECORATED ARMY RANGER

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Dezembro 12, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card.Mohammad Al Kinani(7-1) vai assumirJustin Middleton (1-0) com um peso de luta de 155 libras.

Mohammad Al Kinani is currently the number-one-ranked lightweight amateur in all of New England MMA. He last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2018. Al Kinani holds a perfect record of 3-0 with the promotion and has finished all three opponents in the first round via technical knockout. One of the top prospects in the region, Al Kinani represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m excited as always to fight in Portland,” noted Al Kinani.  “It’s different fighting in Portland. I have a lot to prove against Justin Middleton February 8th at Merrill Auditorium. Be ready to see a different animal to start up the New Year. Portland is my townmy territory.”

Justin Middleton burst onto the NEF fight scene with an upset victory over Jon Assam (1-2) last month at “NEF 41” in Portland. Middleton came into the bout as the underdog as it was both his debut against the more experienced Assam and Assam represented an established fight team while Middleton was an independent competitor. He submitted Assam via rear-naked choke in the first round. Middleton is a longtime, distinguished, and heavily-decorated Army Ranger that served the United States proudly in Iraq.

“I’m honored to have such a seasoned and accomplished opponent so early in my career,” said Middleton.  “I know that it’s going to be a challenge, and I will be training accordingly. 155 is the optimum performance weight for me, and I will be coming with everything I’ve got. I’m sure Mo and I will give the fans a war.

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra’ próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” acontecerá no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020 no Merrill Auditorium em Portland, Maine. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.PortTix.com.

Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.

LFA SIGNS INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH FIGHT GLOBE

Las Vegas, NV – LFA has signed an international distribution deal with FIGHT GLOBE to distribute its content to the international public as announced by the industry leader for independent distribution of MMA and kickboxing content. FIGHT GLOBE will distribute LFA’s content outside of the United States and Canada, allowing an international audience to experience MMA in its purest form.


I am excited to announce the partnership between LFA and FIGHT GLOBE,” stated Ed Soares, CEO of LFA. “LFA is the world’s #1 premier developmental organization in MMA and FIGHT GLOBE is one of the world’s largest independent distributors of MMA content. This will help grow the LFA brand on a global scale, while giving our fighters worldwide visibility.

FIGHT GLOBE is a worldwide leader for the distribution of MMA and kickboxing content with offices located in The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. It owns, manages, and distributes television media rights with a sterling reputation among sports federations, promotores, and rights holders from around the world. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most influential combat sports events from all over the globe.

We are very excited for this new partnership with LFA,” stated Sabine Kesseler, CEO of FIGHT GLOBE. “LFA is one of the Top MMA promoters in the United States with a great roster of professional fighters. Mais, their event production is always on point and we are very proud to work with them.

Em 2017, RFA e Legacy FC se fundiram para formar LFA, a principal organização de desenvolvimento em Mixed Martial Arts. As forças combinadas do LFA lançaram as carreiras de mais 170 atletas que alcançaram o auge do MMA competindo no UFC.  Em Maio 2018, a promoção juntou-se ao grupo de empresas London Trust Media Holdings. Em Novembro 2019 the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®.
Por favor, visiteLFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook atLegacy Fighting Alliance. LFA também está no Instagram em@LFAfighting e no Twitter@LFAfighting.

About LFA:LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States to markets including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Com sede em Las Vegas, NV,  LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world.About FIGHT GLOBE:FIGHT GLOBE (FightGlobe.com), an Athletic Sports Group company, is the number one independent distributor of MMA and kickboxing content worldwide. It owns, manages and distributes television media rights and has established an exemplary track record in distributing TV and media rights for sports federations, promoters and rights holders. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most popular and influential combat sports events from all over the globe. Annually FIGHT GLOBE distributes over 300 live combat sports programming, ancillary fight sports content and hundreds of hours of archived content to broadcasters, in more than 150 countries across the world reaching 1 billion-plus households.About LONDON TRUST MEDIA:London Trust Media is a diversified business focused on the Internet and media industriesbringing the Internet back to its original state and bringing power back to the people. London Trust Media runs the leading no-log VPN service provider in the world Private Internet Access (PIA) as well as Kore Asian Media, Linux Journal, freenode, Snoonet, JOG, BlockExplorer, and Provocateur. Please visit their website atlondontrustmedia.com para mais informações.

TEN PARTICIPANTS FROM LAST MONTH’S OPEN TRYOUT IN HONOLULU ADDED TO BELLATOR’S BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS IN HAWAII ON DEC. 20 & 21

ATUALIZADO Bellator 235 & Bellator 236 FIGHT CARDS BELOW



LOS ANGELES – Ahead of Bellator’s return to Hawaii on December 20 e 21 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, the world’s leading global mixed martial arts promotion held open tryouts in Honolulu in an effort to further Bellator’s continued commitment to the local MMA scene in Hawaii.



After an overwhelming turnout, 10 athletes from the tryout have been selected to compete inside the Bellator cage next month – and if victorious, will have a chance to earn an exclusive multi-fight Bellator contract. The fighters selected include Braydon Akeo (3-0), Cheyden Leialoha (7-1), Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC), Jamie Thorton (6-5), Hunter Ewald (para a estréia), Keoni Diggs (7-0), Scotty Hao (4-2), Swayne Lunasco (7-0), Kaylan Gorospe (para a estréia) e Ben Wilhelm (3-0).



Em Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops na sexta-feira, Dezembro. 20, Maili, Do Havaí Braydon Akeo (3-0) earns a spot on the main card at 145-pounds against Tywan Claxton (5-1), who will make his first appearance since competing in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. This bout joins the previously announced heavyweight main event between Josh Barnett (35-8) e Ronny Markes (19-7), a bantamweight scrap featuring newly signed Erik Perez (19-6) contra o Havaí de Toby Misech (11-7) and a flyweight contest pitting former title challengers against each other, como Alejandra Lara (8-3) praças off contra Veta Artega (5-3).



On Friday’s prelims, Kauai’s Hunter Ewald, who was also selected from the tryouts, will make his professional debut against fellow Hawaiian Jonathan Pico (1-1) at 170-pounds. Também, recently signed to an exclusive deal of his own, Northern California’s Cass Bell (4-0) will face Max Holloway’s training partner Pierre Daguzan (5-3) at bantamweight and 82nd Airborne Army Veteran Jamie Thorton (6-5) assume Tiani Valle (3-2) of Maui at flyweight.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Dezembro 20 em 10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, enquanto as lutas preliminares vão continuar Bellator.com, DAZN e globalmente no Bellator Mobile App.



Sábado, Dezembro. 21'S Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson will feature another tryout participant deserving of a main card bout, como Cheyden Leialoha (7-1) meets another top prospect in Nebraska’s Raufeon Stots (12-1) no galo. This fight joins a card topped by undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) defending her title against Kate Jackson (11-3-1), A.J. McKee (15-0) assumindo Derek Campos (20-9) in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix, Neiman Gracie (9-1) returning to action for the first time since his welterweight title shot in a welterweight bout against Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC) and women’s flyweight title hopefuls Julianna Velasquez (9-0) e Brown Ellen (5-2) going to battle.



No Bellator 236 card preliminar, undefeated tryout prospect Ben Wilhelm (3-0) will take on two-time Bellator veteran Kona Oliveira (1-2) em um concurso welterweight, while Wahiawa-born Keoni Diggs (7-0) and Hilo’s Scotty Hao (4-2) were also selected and will fight each other at 155 libras. Por fim, Do Havaí Swayne Lunasco, who went 7-0 como amador, e Kaylan Gorospe, who were both selected from the tryouts, will make their pro debuts against each other at bantamweight.



Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Dezembro 21 live exclusively on DAZN em 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, enquanto a ação preliminar será transmitidaBellator.com, DAZN e globalmente no Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office.



Atualizado Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Cartão Principal:

Paramount Network & DAZN

10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT/5 p.m. HST



Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Luta contra o cartão principal peso galo: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)

Luta do Card Principal Flyweight: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega (5-3)

Luta do card principal peso pena: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)



Cartão Preliminar Atualizado:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 p.m. E / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST



Peso galo - luta preliminar: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Hunter Ewald (Pro Debut) vs. Jonathan Pico (1-1)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Tiani Valle (3-2) vs. Jamie Thorton (6-5)



Atualizado Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Cartão Principal:

DAZN

10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT/5 p.m. HST



Luta pelo título mundial peso mosca: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Luta nas quartas de final do Grand Prix Mundial de peso pena: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Campos (20-9)

Luta do cartão principal peso meio-médio: Neiman Gracie (9-1) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)

Luta do Card Principal Flyweight: Julianna Velasquez (9-0) vs. Brown Ellen (5-2)

Luta contra o cartão principal peso galo: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)



Cartão Preliminar Atualizado:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. HST



Peso galo - luta preliminar: Swayne Lunasco (Pro Debut) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro Debut)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Nate Yoshimura (Pro Debut) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kona Oliveira (1-2) vs. Ben Wilhelm (3-0)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)





*Cards subject to change.



Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.

RESULTADOS COMPLETOS & FOTOS PARA BELLATOR 234: KHARITONOV VS. VASSELL

Full Fight Photos Here



Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell Cartão Principal

Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (19-8, 1 NC) derrotado Sergei Kharitonov (30-8, 2 NC) por TKO (greves) em 3:15 da rodada 2

Leve Bout: Sidney Outlaw (14-3) derrotado Roger Huerta (24-12-1, 1 NC) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Leve Bout: Aviv Gozali (4-0) derrotado Anos Fatullazade (14-9) apresentação (anaconda estrangulamento) em 0:56 da rodada 1

Welterweight Bout: Haim Widodo (12-6) derrotado Artur Pronin (16-4) por finalização (chave de calcanhar) em 4:12 da rodada 1

Middleweight Bout: Austin Vanderford (9-0) derrotado Grachik Bozinyan (10-4) por decisão unânime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



Card preliminar

Pena Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (6-4) derrotado Olga Rubin (6-2) por TKO (greves) em 4:37 da rodada 2

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) derrotado Ameer Bashir (0-2) por finalização (um triângulo) em 4:39 da rodada 1

Heavyweight Bout: Adam Keresh (4-0) derrotado Vladimir Fedin (15-6, 1 NC) por TKO (greves) em 3:29 da rodada 1

Welterweight Bout: Shimon smotritsky (6-0) derrotado Illia Hladkii (3-1) por TKO (greves) em 2:10 da rodada 1

Leve Bout: Vuqar Keramov (14-3) derrotado Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-24, 1 NC) por KO (strike) em 1:29 da rodada 1

157-lb. Luta de Peso do Contrato: Kirill Medvedovsky (12-7) derrotado Akhmed Fararzha (6-2) por finalização (guilhotina) em 0:46 da rodada 2

Bantamweight Bout: Raz Bring (5-2) derrotado Naziri Daniliuk (2-2, 1 NC) por decisão unânime (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

Leve Bout: Mikail Dulgher (4-1) derrotado Ofir Leibel (0-1) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantamweight Bout: Ron Becker (4-2) derrotado Artem Kazartsev (0-2) por TKO (greves) em 2:57 da rodada 1

Bantamweight Bout: Ben Cohen (1-0) derrotado Maksym Tkachuk (0-1) por finalização (mata-leão) em 3:19 da rodada 1

Light Heavyweight Bout: Eli Aronov (4-0) derrotado Sari Hleihil (2-4) por decisão unânime (30-26, 30-26, 28-27)

flyweight Bout: Itay Lipszyc (1-0) derrotado Itzik Yakobov (0-1) por finalização (straight ankle lock) em 2:51 da rodada 1

220-lb. Luta de Peso do Contrato: Noam Voldman (1-5) derrotado Nisim Rozalis (0-2) por decisão dividida (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Pena Bout: Itay Tratner (1-0-1) vs. Elias Mamadov (1-1-1, 1 NC) ends in a split draw (28-27, 28-29, 28-28)

Welterweight Bout: Tomer Maslis (1-0) derrotado David Malka (0-1) por TKO (greves) em 1:32 da rodada 3



*Please note that a preliminary welterweight bout between Nika Ben Tuashy (2-0) e Rafael Aronov (1-3) was cancelled due to injury.

RESULTADOS COMPLETOS & FOTOS PARA BELLATOR 233: SALTER VS. DE PEDRA

Fotos completas da noite de luta aqui



Cartão Principal:

John Salter (17-4) derrotado Costello van Steenis (12-2) por decisão unânime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrew Kapel (15-6) derrotado "King Mo" Lawal (21-10) por KO (soco) em 1:22 de uma rodada

Arlene Blencowe (13-7) derrotado Leslie Smith (11-8-1) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyrell Fortune (8-0) derrotado Para o sol. (15-6) por TKO (socos) em 1:56 da segunda rodada



Card preliminar:

Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1) derrotado Sean Clements (3-2) por finalização (mata-leão) em 4:31 de uma rodada

Lucas brennan (2-0) derrotado Jacob Landin (0-3) por finalização (mata-leão) em 3:38 de uma rodada

Tyree Fortune (5-0) derrotado Chuck Campbell (2-1) por decisão dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Logan Storley (11-0) derrotado E.J. Brooks (13-6) por TKO (ferimentos) em 5:00 de uma rodada

Julius Anglickas (8-1) derrotado Jordan Young (11-1) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Amanda Bell (7-6) derrotado Janay Harding (5-4) por TKO (socos) em 4:44 de três rounds

Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) derrotado Robert Gidron (4-4) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Algodão Romero (4-0) derrotado Jason Perrotta (3-4) via submissão verbal (ferimentos) em 2:16 de uma rodada

Christian Edwards (2-0) derrotado Cesar Bennett (0-1) por nocaute (chute na cabeça) em 0:16 de uma rodada

Grant Neal (2-0) derrotado Jimmy Lugo (1-1) por decisão unânime (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)



Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.



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FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BELLATOR AND THE USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON FRIDAY, Dezembro 20

JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK



OS ANJOS - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, na sexta-feira, Dezembro 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Havaí, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett (35-8) e Ronny Markes (19-7).



For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Este Salute the Troops event will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 e 21.



As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visiting www.USO.org/Holidays and by using the hashtag #USOHolidays when sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Dezembro 20 em 10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, enquanto as lutas preliminares vão continuar Bellator.com e globalmente no Bellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson no sábado, Dezembro 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Kate Jackson, e A.J. McKee assumindo Derek Campos in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.





After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 e 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Orgulho, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2X), Semmy Schilt (2X), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson and Andrei Arlovski.



Lutando profissionalmente desde 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Vindo de Natal, Brasil, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.



Atualizado Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Cartão de luta:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)



*Cartão sujeitas a alterações



Por favor, visite Bellator.com e USO.org para mais informações.

United Fight Alliance Expands Network Coverage to NBC Sports Boston

TAMPA, Fla. (Outubro 31, 2019) – United Fight Alliance (UFA), a Sports, Media and Entertainment Company comprised of fight promotions across the country and abroad, has signed a distribution agreement with NBC Sports Boston to expand its existing distribution on NBC Sports Chicago, Washington, Filadélfia, Califórnia e Northwest. Beginning in November, Combat Sports fans can now watch UFA’s one-hour programming, which features intense fights from the best names and up-and-coming fighters in MMA, Boxe, Muay Thai, Lethwei, Kickboxing and more, throughout the New England area.

UFA’s CEO Jay Adams estabelecido, “I grew up in Boston, so this is a bit of a homecoming and a real treat for me. I got my start in sports broadcasting at WBZ-TV and was very lucky to work under the tutelage of elite anchors, reporters and producers including Al Miller, Mike Dowling, Bob Neumeier and the New England Sports Grand Pooh-Bah himself, Bob Lobel. With the Pats, Bruins, Celtics and Sox, New England Sports Fans are used to the best and that’s just what we plan on bringing them!

United Fight Alliance’s debut program on NBCS Boston airs this Sábado, Novembro 2nd at 11pm ET. UFA will typically air Saturdays at 10pm or 11pm ET subject to the live event schedule. UFA averages over 130 hours of airing time a month throughout the US and with the addition of NBC Sports Boston UFA will now reach over 79 million households domestically.

NBC Sports Boston reaches more than 4 million households in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Programming includes the Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, Arbella Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight, Celtics Post Up, TalkinBaseball, Monday Night Patriots, Quick Slants, New England Tailgate, Football Day in New England including pre and post-game programs surrounding all Patriots games, CAA football, basketball and more.

NBC Sports California broadcasts regional coverage of professional and college sports events throughout Central and Northern California and offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings and NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The network also airs select MLS San Jose Earthquake games.

NBC Sports Northwest serves all of Washington State and Oregon and is the 24/7 exclusive home of the Portland Trail Blazers. The network also provides in-depth coverage of the region’s most prominent teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Oregon Ducks and Oregon St. Beavers.

NBC Sports Chicago is the regional sports home of the Blackhawks (NHL), Bulls (NBA), Cubs (MLB), White Sox (MLB), along with providing extensive coverage of the Bears (NFL) and additional locally focused collegiate/preps programming.

NBC Sports Washington is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NFL’s Washington Redskins and ACC. NBC Sports Washingtonthe leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginiadelivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming.

NBC Sports Philadelphia presents live game coverage and original programming to nearly three million viewers in the Philadelphia area, Southern New Jersey e Delaware. The network features the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers da NBA, Philadelphia Phillies da MLB, plus has extensive coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles.

For a complete list of networks, channels and the UFA airing schedule, visitahttp://www.
unitedfightalliance.com/tvschedule

RESULTADOS DA LUTA NOITE & FOTOS PARA BELLATOR 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE AS FOTOS DA NOITE DE LUTA AQUI



Bellator 232 Main Cartão:

Douglas Lima (32-7) derrotado Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) por decisão unânime (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) derrotado Você Awad (23-13) por TKO (socos) em 1:30 da segunda rodada

Patrick Mix (12-0) derrotado Isaiah Chapman (9-4) por finalização (leglock) em 3:49 de uma rodada

Parede manny (11-6) derrotado Nick Newell (16-3) por decisão dividida (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Fatia de bebê (4-2) derrotado Craig Campbell (3-4) por TKO (cotovelos) em 0:38 de uma rodada



Card preliminar:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) derrotado Demetrios Plaza (1-1) por finalização (mata-leão) em 3:03 de três rounds

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) derrotado Dominic Jones (2-2) por KO (socos) em 1:58 de uma rodada

Devin Powell (10-4) derrotado Marcus Surin (6-2) via submissão técnica (mounted guillotine) em 5:00 da segunda rodada

Johnny Lopez (12-4) derrotado Dan Cormier (8-10) por decisão unânime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) derrotado John Douma (4-2) por decisão unânime (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) derrotado Tevin Dyce (3-2) por TKO (greves) em 1:39 da segunda rodada



Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.



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