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QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM THE ‘BELLATOR 169’ & ‘BAMMA 27’ OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN

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OFFICIAL WEIGH-INS FOR INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE HEADER TO BE HELD AT 4 P.m. Dijous AT 3ARENA

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DUBLIN (Desembre 14, 2016) – Two of the top MMA promotions in the world, Bellator and BAMMA have joined forces to deliver an early Christmas gift for MMA fans everywhere with a unique doubleheader event at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland this Divendres, Desembre. 16.

Despite the cold and rainy weather in Dublin, the main and co-main event fighters turned up the heat at the Official Fight Week Press Conference for the co-promoted event inside the Gibson Hotel. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker, took center stage alongside BAMMA CEO David Green, and the two were flanked by “Bellator 169” combatants King Mo(19-5, 1 NC) i Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) conjuntament amb James Gallagher (4-0), i Anthony Taylor (14-2), as well as BAMMA main eventers Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) i Alan Philpott (16-8), 1 Chris Fields (11-7-1), que assumeix Andrew Clamp (8-1, 1 NC).

Below are several transcribed quotes from the press conference.

King Mo:

“The cold weather (in Ireland) gets me, you know what I’m saying. But it’s gonna be hot in the venue, because I’m gonna bring the heat.” It’s gonna be action packed. I’m ready to scrap.”

 

“I’m shocked (by the support from the Irish fans). I came here to do PR last time and everyone was cool, but this time around its been even better. I went to Nandos (chicken restaurant) and got hooked up with like $70 worth of food. If y’all haven’t eaten at Nandos yet I suggest you try it out because that place is good.”

 

(To Ishii)

“Don’t run around the cage. Fight me square, entertain the fans, and put on a good show.”

 

“All the people out there, ya’ll better tune in and watch me kick and beat Ishii’s a** out the cage.”

 

Satoshi Ishii:

“It’s an honor to fight in Dublin. I’m looking forward to the fight, Estic emocionat, and I will do my best.”

James Gallagher:

“At the end of the day I can say whatever I want and he can say whatever he wants, però, you step in there and none of that means jack s***. It’s a fight between me and him, i això és el que importa, and I’ll come out the winner.

 

“I literally do not care about him. I just care about me and what I’m going to do. I’m just going to go in there and smash his face in and that’s that. Simple answer.”

 

“Everything he is saying is a load of old bullsh**. Tune in el divendres night and you’ll see who’s going to the hospital after.”

 

“It’s amazing to fight in your own country and right here in the 3Arena. Walking out into that crowd, that feeling of pride is something you will always remember for the rest of your life.”

Anthony Taylor:

“Oh man, everything is going my way. The fact that I’ve got him, one-on-one, with the pretty one, it’s going tremendously fine. The atmosphere in Ireland is so beautiful. The weather, the women…oh my gosh the women! This is cuddling season

and I’m on Tinder just swiping right.

 

“I’m excited for the opportunity to showcase my skills. Everyone is looking at me as the underdog and saying this is a test. This ain’t no test, this is finals, and guess what? He’s going to fail.”

 

“I’m going to shock the world el divendres, and let them know who the hell is Anthony Pretty Boy Taylor, the most electrifying man in Bellator MMA. That’s what’s up, and I’m going to put on a show for all the people out there.”

 

“I get a lot of criticism, but I’ve also got a lot of Irish fans, just as much as he’s got, so it doesn’t matter to me. I don’t have the pressure, it’s on him. I’m coming here to do my thing. Si perdo, I suck it up like a man. But if I win, I’m gonna be a superstar. I already know I’m going to win, he can’t stop me.”

 

Scott Coker,

“We’ve been on the road quite a bit this year with 25 baralles, 28 if you include kickboxing. This is something that David and I started talking about a year ago. It’s been seamless and a lot of fun. David’s been a great partner to work with, BAMMA’s been great.”

 

“We’ve been following this league for a couple years now. We know that they’re the powerhouse here in the UK and were happy to team up with them and bring our top fighters.”

 

“This is going to be a great show that is going to be televised all over the world. It will be on SPIKE UK, which airs here in Ireland as well en dissabte a 11 p.m. hora local, as well as on SPIKE in the United States at 9 p.m. I. It will also air in 140 countries around the world, so this is an event that brings worldwide recognition to this event here in Ireland, and we’re very proud to be here.”

 

(Is this somewhat of a scouting mission for you el divendres?)

“The mission statement of the company is to bring the best fighters in the world to Bellator. So we’re going to be watching very closely I know there is some great talent here, and I’m excited to watch it and see what the future holds.”

 

(On the event coming together)

“David (Green) and I became friends a little more than a year ago, and has a big television producing background, and he’s done stuff for Spike and Viacom in the past. He’s a very big producer here in the United Kingdom. But as far as coming together, if you look at the background of Strikeforce or even before that in kickboxing, we were never opposed to having fighters in one organization against fighters in another organization. In the earliest parts of the Strikeforce career in MMA, we sent Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson (entre d'altres) to Pride against some of the Japanese fighters and they sent over (Shinya) Aoki, (Tatsuya) Kawajiri and some of the best fighters they had. A mi, this is what martial arts is all about. We should have more events like this where top guys from different leagues compete against each other to find out who the best is. We’re not going to be opposed to that. That’s always been our philosophy

 

(On doing it again)

“That’s something David and I will talk about once this is over. We both individually have a big schedule for next year. We (Bellator) are going to go to more international events and more cities across the world. We are going to go to Latin America next year with shows on Mexico and Brazil.

 

“So we are going to have an exciting schedule to announce soon. Aquest (Dublin event) is something that has worked out fantastic. The schedule and the timing was perfect. The door is always going to be open, these guys are a great partner and have been fantastic to work with and we look forward to doing more events.”

 

EVENT INFO

 

BAMMA and Bellator MMA will hold a unique doubleheader event in Dublin, Ireland this Divendres, Desembre. 16, which will feature multiple BAMMA world title bouts and an incredible Bellator MMA heavyweight main event rematch pitting “King Mo” contra Satoshi Ishii. But before our ‘Bellator 169’ i ‘BAMMA 27’ competitors meet inside the cage, join us for an afternoon of verbal submissions at the official press conference inside The Gibson Hotel in Dublin.

 

També el divendres nit, Anthony Taylor enters enemy territory with a featherweight bout against Northern Ireland’s own James Gallagher. Also hailing from Ireland, Brian Moore will look to take advantage of the home crowd when he faces off against Daniel Weichel. The BAMMA bantamweight belt will be on the line at “BAMMA 27,” com Tom Duquesnoy challenges Alan Philpott for the division gold. Per últim, the stacked event features a featherweight world title fight pitting former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann contra Martin Stapleton.

 

 

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Breaking Down the UFC 207 Targeta principal: Previsualització i prediccions

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Per: Rich Bergeron

UFC 207 marks the long-awaited return of “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (12-1) to an Octagon she once dominated as the women’s bantamweight champion. The title taken from Rousey in dramatic fashion by Holly Holm is now around the capable waist of Amanda Nunes (13-4). Rousey will have a chance to rip it off and put it back around her own hips on December 30th.

Rousey’s been out of the cage for over a year, and she already confirmed recently that her career in mixed martial arts is coming to a close. Nunes is young, hungry and intimidating as the underdog (+150) looking to hold on to her belt against the legendary Judoka and MMA juggernaut. Rousey comes in as the favorite at -185.

For more odds and betting information visit 12BET.

There are more questions than answers going into this blockbuster event. Will Rousey shake off the ring rust and return to glory? Is she already one step toward retirement? Can Nunes quiet her doubters and continue to degrade the legacy of the first ever UFC women’s bantamweight champion? Passi el que passi, the first round will be crucial. Both women will be looking to make it a quick night.

Predicció: Rousey comes back with a vengeance and displays much improved striking and kick defense. Nunes battles hard and represents the best Brazil has to offer, but Ronda has too much to lose. She may not have a perfect record to protect anymore, but she does have a perfect reason to win this fight. She also needs to establish her alpha status to shut her own critics up and prove she is back to reclaim her title. Rousey wins by knockout early in the second round.

Another UFC bantamweight title is on the line in the co-main event. Dominic Cruz (22-1) gives Cody Garbrandt (10-0) a crack at the belt in what could be a true slugfest. Though Cody never lost a fight and knocked out nine of his ten career opponents at the professional level, Dominic Cruz (-225) is rolling along on a 13-fight win streak that dates back to March of 2008. Garbrandt (+175) does represent a proverbial “puncher’s chance” en aquest lloc, encara que. He’s won his last three bouts by TKO or knockout. All of them ended thank’s to Cody’s lighting fast punching power.

Predicció: Considering that Cruz is a tactical, defensive fighter, he will thrive as the fight gets into the deeper rounds. Garbrandt cannot win without a first round knockout as the experience and raw talent Cruz brings to the cage is unique and dynamic. He makes adjustments like no other fighter and uses body and head movement that seems to confound every opponent he’s faced in recent years. Cody will have to catch “El Dominator” to connect with him, and he’ll have just one round to do it. Cruz wins by late round TKO or Unanimous Decision.

A heavyweight clash between Fabricio Werdum (21-6-1) and Cain Velasquez (14-2) is also featured at UFC 207. The fight is a rematch of a UFC 188 war between the two goliaths, which ended with Werdum winning the championship bout by third-round submission (Guillotine choke).

This time around, Velasquez is the favored fighter (-210) while Werdum is a +170 desvalgut. This is another brawler vs. tactician match-up, and it could go either way. Werdum showed a weak chin against Stipe Miocic, and Cain will be looking for every opportunity to check it.

Predicció: Velasquez dispatches Werdum inside of two rounds. Cain’s striking is superior to Werdum, and he will not make the mistake of letting Werdum take the fight to the ground this time. Velasquez by KO.

Neil Magny (18-5) and Johny Hendricks (17-5) come into the cage for UFC 207 as two of the best welterweights in the league. Both are experiencing some ups and downs in sport lately, encara que. Magny had a three fight win streak stopped by Lorenz Larkin in his last bout while Hendricks lost three out of his last four fights. Hendricks is a far cry from his former self and a long way from his championship days. Stephen Thompson wiped the mat with Hendricks en route to a brutal TKO before Kelvin Gastelum stepped into the cage across from the former champ and took home a unanimous decision after three hard fought rounds.

Predicció: Magny is the more durable and dynamic fighter, and Hendricks can’t get close enough to land his best power shots. Magny will stop Hendricks’ advances, deny his takedown attempts and submit or stop the former champ before the final bell. Magny by third-round TKO.

Leading off the main card is another fight involving a former champion. T. J. Dillashaw (13-3) battles journeyman John “Hands of Stone” Lineker (29-7) in a bantamweight fight bound to be a future classic. Lineker brings an intensity, power and accuracy that is simply astonishing to witness. Dillashaw moves around the cage like an Irish stepdancer, dodging attacks like a Mexican bullfighter. Lineker showed in his last bout with John Dodson that he can be a crafty, technical fighter as well.

Predicció: What T.J. lacks is Lineker’s strength: POWER. Lineker will learn to find his range in the second round and start to penetrate Dillashaw’s unorthodox defense. Midway through the third round he will catch T.J. backing up and end the fight on the feet with a brutal series of punches, kicks, knees and elbows against the cage. Lineker by third-round TKO.

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FIGHT WEEK FOR ‘BELLATOR 169’ IN DUBLIN HAS ARRIVED

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NEW WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT FIGHT ADDED TO THE LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Desembre 12, 2016) – After an incredible year that saw Bellator MMA host events in international territories all around the globe, it is only fitting that the promotion’s year-ending event, "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," es porta a terme aquest Divendres, Desembre 16 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Irlanda.

 

Shortly after her fight against Helen Harper (4-1) was announced, Bruna Vargas (2-1) has withdrawn from the bout due to injury. Harper will be paid her show money and a new women’s featherweight bout has been added to the SPIKE-televised card between undefeated fighters Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) i Elina Kallionidou (5-0).

 

The Spike-televised main card will be highlighted by a heavyweight main event pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Addicionalment, a pair of anticipated featherweight scraps will see Anthony Taylor (1-1) look to quiet the crowd as he enters enemy territory to challenge Northern Ireland’s James Gallagher (4-0) i, Irlanda Brian Moore(9-4) take on the always-game Daniel Weichel (37-9).

Les entrades per "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” are on sale now and start at 35€ at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, and will be immediately followed by "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence.”

 

Fighting out of Straight Blast Gym (SBG) a Dublín, “KO” Kavanagh has fought all three of her professional bouts with BAMMA, and has earned her nickname bye scoring two knockouts in her first three fights. Kavanagh fought in BAMMA’s first-ever women’s fight, and ended her opponent’s night in just 17 segon. Originally slated to compete in a bantamweight fight against Eeva Siiskonen (5-4-2) on the BAMMA portion of this co-promoted night of fights, Kavanagh now moves up in weight to face Kallionidou under the Bellator banner.

 

A només 18 anys d'edat, Kallionidou has already made a name for herself in her home country Greece, where she holds the Cage Survivor women’s featherweight title. Incredibly, “Gunner” started her professional career off with a bang, scoring a first-round TKO just a month after her 16º aniversari. Des de llavors, the Greek fighter has gone 5-0, amb tres nocauts. The fight this Friday night, will be her first fight outside of Greece.

 

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also have the unique opportunity to experience an additional fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. The bantamweight belt will be on the line at “BAMMA 27,” as Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) i Alan Philpott (16-8) prepare to duke it out for the division gold. Per últim, the stacked event features a featherweight world title fight pitting former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) contra Martin Stapleton (18-4).

 

 

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

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)

Co-esdeveniment principal de pes ploma: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-1)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Daniel Weichel (37-9) vs. Brian Moore (9-4)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-0)

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

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

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

Featherweight World Title Bout: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: Brian Moore (9-4) vs. Niklas Backstrom (10-2)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes pesat: Kiefer Crosbie (1-0) vs. Conor Riordan (Debut)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes pesat: Nathan Jones (9-5) vs. Walter Gahadza (16-0)

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New M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Magomed Idrisov knocks out Ivan Buchinger

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA
Ramazan Emeev decisions Anatoly Tokov

NAZRAN, Ingushetia, Rússia (Desembre 9, 2016) – Rising Russian MMA star Magomed Idriosov knocked out Ivan “Aquest és el” Buchinger in the opening round of aquesta nit M-1 Desafiament 73: Batalla de Narts main event to become M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion.
En la baralla co-estel·lar, M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramazan Emeev won a hard fought three-round split decision over Anatoly Tokov in Ingushetia, Rússia.
Feared as a striker, Idrisov ((7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) lived up to his reputation and remained undefeated as a professional, putting Buchinger to sleep with a devastating punch in round one. En el seu 2013 MMA debut, Idrisov knocked out current M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko in a non-M-1 Global fight. The Russian is now undefeated in four M-1 Global fights having previously defeated Yuri Maia (KO1 – cops) in the M-1 Challenge 49 Knockout de la Nit, Max Coga (DEC3) and Sergej Grecicho (DEC3) in his last fight September 20, 2015 a M-1 Desafiament 51.
Idrisov (R) put Buchinger to sleep to become M-1 Challenge Featherweight champion
Buchinger (31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), lluitant fora d'Eslovàquia, rode a 10-fight win streak into M-1 Desafiament 73, losing for the first time since 2012 to Conor McGregor. Buchinger stopped Tural Ragimov to capture the vacant M-1 Challenge title October 17, 2014 a M-1 Desafiament 52.
Two of the best middleweight fighters in the world, Emeev (15-3-0, M-1: 9-1-0) and Tokov (24-3-0, M-1: 8-2-0), battled from to start to finish as Emeev won a three-round split decision for his fourth consecutive victory.
Emeev (L) & Tokov went toe-to-toe
Undefeated Russian Moysar Evoloev remained undefeated (6-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0) by taking a three-round unanimous decision over American Lee “Buldog americà” Morrison (15-8-0, M-1: 2-5-0) at a 140-pound (63.5 quilograms) catchweight.
Russian lightweight Khamzat Dalgiev (8-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0), fighting at home in Ingushetia, chocked British-invader Christian “The Animal” Holley (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) into a submission in the second round.
Closing out the Main Card, American bantamweight “El castigador” Josh Rectificació Casa (14-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0) stopped his Kazakh opponent, Sergey Morozov (6-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0), en la primera ronda.
Brazilian bantamweight Diego “The Pride” Davella (16-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0) won his M-1 debut, choking Zalimbeg Omarov (7-2-1, M-1: 4-2-1) in a second-round submission on the Over Card.
A la cartellera preliminar, Kurban Ibragimov (6-2-0, M-1: 3-2-0) submitted fellow Russian heavyweight Denis Polekhin in the first round, Russian featherweight Alexey Nevzorov (12-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0) registered a second-round TKO of Ukrainian Andrey “Planxa” Lezhnov (8-7-0, M-1: 3-3-0), Russian lightweight Pavel Gordeav (4-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) cruised to a second-round victory by submission choke of Kyrgyzstan’s Erlan Ulukbekov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russian welterweight Akhmed-Khan Ozdoev (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) stopped previously undefeated Ukrainian Andrew Bilyk (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), and Akhmad-Khan Bokov (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0) submitted Elmar Mamedov (2-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) in the first round of a battle of Russian featherweights.
Results and photo gallery below:
TARGETA PRINCIPAL
M-1 DESAFIAMENT FEATHERWEIGHT CAMPIONAT
Magomed Idrisov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rússia
WKO1 (ponx – 3:25)
Ivan Buchinger (31-5-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Eslovàquia
(Idrisov won M-1 Challenge featherweight title)
MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT
Ramadà Emeev (15-3-0, M-1: 8-1-0), Rússia
WDEC3
Anatoly Tokov (24-3-0, M-1: 8-1-0), Rússia
CATCHWEIGHT (140 lliura. / 65.5 kg)
Sergey Morozov (7-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Kazakhstan
WDEC3
Llegeix Morrison (15-8-0, M-1: 2-5-0), EUA
Pesos lleugers
Khamzat Dalgiev (8-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0), Rússia
WSUB2 (Choke – 1:50)
Christian Holley (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Regne Unit
Galls
Josh Rectificació Casa (14-4-0, M-1: 2-0-0), EUA
WKO1 (4:30)
Sergey Morozov (6-2-0, M-1: 3-1-2), Rússia
OVERCARD
Zalimbeg Omarov (7-1-1, M-1: 4-1-1), Rússia
Diego Davella (15-5-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasil
TARGETA PRELIMINAR
PESOS PESANTS
Kurban Ibragimov (6-2-0, M-1: 4-2-0), Rússia
WSUB1 (4:15)
Denis Polekhion (2-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rússia
Welters
Akhmed-Khan Ozdoev (0-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rússia
WTKO2
Andrew Bilyk (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Ucraïna
Pesos lleugers
Pavel Gordeav (4-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rússia
WSUB2 (Choke – 1:50)
erlan Ulukbekov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kirguizistan
Pesos ploma
Alexey Nevzorov (12-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Rússia
WTKO2 (4:52)
Andrey Lezhnev (8-7-0, M-1: 3-3-0), Ucraïna
Akhmad-Khan Bokev (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Ingushetia, Rússia
WSUB1 (5:15)
Elmar Mamedov (2-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), St. Petersburg, Rússia
Ibragimov & Polekhin
Ulukbekov & Gordeav
Bilyk & Akhmed-Khan Ozdoev
Holley & Dalgiev
Lezhnev & Nevzorov
Davella & Omarov
Mamedpv & Bokov
Morrison & Evloev
NEXT SHOW: Febrer. 18, M-1 Desafiament 74, St. Petersburg, Rússia
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ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, EN VIU & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

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

FLORENCE, ITÀLIA — (Desembre 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins el divendres morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltrán” are now ready to compete demà nit en 4 p.m. I/3 p.m. Connecticut, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), que prendrà en Joey Beltrán (17-13, 1 NC). Addicionalment, John Salter (12-3) es reuneix Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) en un combat de pes mitjà, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi dalt (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), i I Ruth (1-0)sembla romandre invicte en 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

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

Llum Característica Heavyweight Lluita: Joey Beltrán (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Llum Característica Heavyweight Lluita: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)

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

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

Catchweight Feature Fight: I Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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Daniel Weichel Interview: FNU Combat Sports Mostra

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

 

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

 

Rich Interviews Daniel Weichel:

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

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — (Desembre 8, 2016) – A featherweight showdown pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) contra Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3) s'ha afegit a la targeta principal de "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs.. Sonnen ” a Gener 21, 2017 inside The Forum in Los Angeles, Califòrnia.

 

Tickets for this monumental event start at $36 i estan a la venda a Bellator.com, així com Ticketmaster.com. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

 

Karakhanyan delivered one of the most spectacular performances of his 10-year career at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," quan va noquejar Bubba Jenkins només 53 seconds into the contest. Karakhanyan then followed that victory up with another early stoppage, ending Kirill Medvedovsky’s evening via TKO just 3:40 into the first frame at "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima 2.” With 20 de la seva 26 career wins coming by way of stoppage, “Insane” looks to add to that total and finish “El Matador,” something nobody has been able to accomplish.

 

Watch Georgi Karakhanyan stop Bubba Jenkins at “Bellator 160”

 

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

 

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

 

The fight joins a main card that is headlined by a legendary clash between veterans Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) i Michael Sonnen (28-14-1). Addicionalment, Ralek gracie (3-0) contra HISAKI Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the main card, as will what promises to be an absolute slugfest, quan Paul Daley (38-14-2) es reuneix Brennan Ward, (14-4). L’esdeveniment s’emetrà en directe i gratuïtament a SPIKE a 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

 

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

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Michael Sonnen (28-14-1)

Co-principal esdeveniment de pes pesat: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Brennan Ward, (14-4)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes mitjà: Ralek gracie (3-0) vs. HISAKI Kato (7-2)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Gabriel Green (3-0) vs. Entrellaçat Turner (2-2)

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

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Jacob Rosales (4-2) vs. Ian Butler, (3-2)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Johnny Cisneros (9-5) vs. Curtis Millender (9-3)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Mike Segura (4-4) vs. Tommy Aaron (2-1)

Batalla preliminar de pes gallo: Rob Gooch (4-3) vs. James Barnes (6-2)

 

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

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Desembre. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, I Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place aquest divendres a "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltrán," a Desembre. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) i Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) contra Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) amb Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), i Kevin Ross(31-9) es reunirà Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) en una baralla de pes lleuger. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Divendres, Desembre. 16 a 11:15 pm ET, immediatament següent "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

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

Llum Característica Heavyweight Lluita: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltrán (17-13, 1 NC)

Llum Característica Heavyweight Lluita: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

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

Middleweight Feature Fight: I Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Completa el "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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

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

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

Welter Característica Lluita: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

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

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HEAVYWEIGHTS PREPARE FOR WAR AT NEF 27

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Lewiston, Maine (Desembre 7, 2016) Lluites -Nova Anglaterra (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Febrer 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” El dia d'avui, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional contest to the card. Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (0-0) farà el seu debut professional contra Micro “El Bigoti” Hansen (5-4) en la divisió de pes.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

NEF’s next event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE” es porta a terme en Dissabte, Febrer 11, 2017 a 7 p.m. Les butlletes costen des $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisee 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “Lluites de Nova Anglaterra."

 

M-1, M-1 Desafiament, les arts marcials mixtes, MMA, Rússia

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

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Febrer 18 a St. Petersburg, Rússia

(L-R) – Rashid Yusupov and Stephan Puetz
ST. PETERSBURG, Rússia (Desembre 6, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced a blockbuster match-up to kick-off its 2017 season as undefeated M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Rashid Yusupov takes on former titlist Stephan “T-800” Puetz al M-1 Desafiament 74 esdeveniment principal, Febrer 18, a St. Petersburg, Rússia.
M-1 Desafiament 74 serà transmès en viu des de St. Petersburg en alta definició enwww.M1Global.TV. Els espectadors podran veure les baralles preliminars i la targeta principal, connectant-se a registrar-se en www.M1Global.TV. Els aficionats poden veure tota l'acció en els seus equips, així com en Android i Apple telèfons intel·ligents i tauletes.
The 24-year-old Yusupov (6-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), fighting out of Dagestan, Rússia, will be making his first title defense having captured his coveted belt this past May at M-1 Desafiament 66, by way of a 5-round unanimous decision over defending champion Viktor Nemkov.
Yusupov (2 KO / TKO, 1 SUB), representing Gorets fight club (Highlander), has three other victories in M-1 Challenge competition over Martin Zawada (DEC3), Mitry Madvedev (KO / TKO1 – ponx) i Charles Andrade (DEC3).
Puetz, 29, has won six of seven M-1 Challenge fights going into fifth title fight. The talented German (5 KO / TKO, 5 SUB) from Team Spirit burst upon the M-1 Global scene 2 ½ years ago, a M-1 Desafiament 46, when he challenged M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Nemkov that ended in a 5-round split decision in favor of the new champion, Puetz.
Puetz successfully defended his title, in order, contra Luis Fernando(SUB2 – Choke) i Valery Miasnikov (KO2 – Punxons), followed with a Super Fight knockout (nose injury) of M-1 Challenge heavyweight champion Marcin Tybura in the third round of their May 2, 2015 non-title fight at M-1 Desafiament 72. Puetz then lost his title to Nemkov by way of a 5-round majority decision in the M-1 Desafiament 63 Baralla de la Nit.
To get back into title contention, Puetz won his last two fights against Andrey Seledtsov (DEC3) i Marcus Vinicius (SUB3 – Choke) this past October at M-1 Desafiament 71.
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