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M-1 ba-BOTHATA 71 RESULTS
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Nemkov decisions Vegh
Vitruk 1st M-1 Challenge bantamweight champion
Puetz, Romanov & Butenko winners
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 INGUSHETIA, Russia (October 22, 2016) – Former two-time M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Viktor Nemkov put himself in position for another title shot and Somotolo Vitruk became the first M-1 Challenge Bantamweight Champion at last night’s entertaining M-1 ba-Bothata ba 71 a Ingushetia, Russia.
Kazakhstan-habo Nemkov (24-6-0, M-1 ba-: 17-5-0), fighting out of Stary Oskol, Russia, won a three-round unanimous decision from former Bellator champion Attila “Pumukli” Vegh(29-8-2, M-1 ba-: 0-2-0), of Slovakia, e kholo ea ho ketsahalo.
Fighting in the inaugural M-1 Challenge Bantamweight Championship, Russian fighter Vitruk (14-2-0, M-1 ba-: 8-2-0) hlōla Vitali Branchuk (21-6-0, M-1 ba-: 1-2-0), tsa Ukraine, by way of a fourth-round submission.
Russia welterweight Sergey Romanov (9-1-0, M-1 ba-: 3-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from Carlos Alexandre “Indio” Pere (37-11-1, M-1 ba-: 1-1-0), ea Brazil, while M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Alexander Butenko (42-11-2, M-1 ba-: 9-1-0) decisioned Brazilian foe Rubenilton “Rubinkho” Pere (16-3-0, M-1 ba-: 0-1-0) in a non-title fight contested at a 160-pound catrchweight.
Former M-1 Challenge light heavyweight Stephan “T-800” Puetz (15-2-0, M-1 ba-: 5-1-0), ea Jeremane, also put himself in position for another title fight, possibly against his arch-rival Nemkov, by forcing Brazilian Marcus Vinicius “Mountan” Lopes (9-2-0, M-1 ba-: 1-1-0) into submission via a rear naked choke in the third round.
Official Results & photo gallery mona ka tlase:
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Viktor Nemkov (24-6-0, M-1 ba-: 17-5-0), Russia
WDEC3
Attila Vegh (29-8-2, M-1 ba-: 0-2-0), Slovakia
Stephan Puetz (15-2-0, M-1 ba-: 6-1-0), Duitsland
WSUB3
Marcus Vinicius Lopes (9-2-0, M-1 ba-: 1-1-0), Brazil
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Somotolo Vitruk (14-2-0, M-1 ba-: 8-2-0), Russia
WDUB4
Vitali Branchuk (21-6-0, M-1 ba-: 1-2-0), Ukraine
(Vitruk won vacant M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Sergey Romanov (9-1-0, M-1 ba-: 3-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Carlos Alexandre Pereira (37-12-1 (M-1 ba-: 1-1-0), Brazil
CATCHWEIGHT (160 liponto.)
Alexander Butenko (42-11-2, M-1 ba-: 9-1-0), Ukraine
WDEC3
Rubenilton Pereira (16-3-0, M-1 ba-: 0-1-0), Brazil
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Aug. 9 – M-1 ba-Bothata ba 73: Emeev vs.. Tokov in Ingushetia, Russia
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ALEXANDER ‘STORM’ SHLEMENKO IS BACK IN BUSINESS AFTER TKO VICTORY AT ‘BELLATOR 162’ IN MEMPHIS
FULL FIGHT PHOTOS / VIDEO LINTLHA TSA SEHLOOHO
Alexander Shlemenko returns with a patented livershot TKO over Kendall Grove
Memphis (Oct. 21, 2016) – The most decorated middleweight in Bellator history, Alexander Shlemenko (54-9, 1NC) returned to the cagebosiung bona in a big way against Kendall Grove (23-16). The first round saw aggressive back and forth action with each fighter getting rocked. Shlemenko successfully utilized powerful spinning backfists and heelkicks to close the distance on the 6’6 Hawaiian. “The Storm” stalked Grove throughout the cage before ultimately connecting with a nasty combo that saw a left hand to the liver, followed by a right hand to the chin, sending his towering opponent to the mat. Shlemenko followed up with a barrage of strikes to “Da Spyda” before “Big John” McCarthy waved the fight off at 1:43 ea bobeli foreimi.
Lashley sinks in a rear-naked choke to end Appelt’s night in round two
Bobby Lashley (15-2) continued to live up to his nickname of “The Dominator” as he tossed his opponent, Josh Appelt (12-6) to the mat at will. Throughout the first round, Lashley jockeyed for position as he rained down punches while trying to lock in a submission in front of his friend from his days as a WWE Superstar, Jerry “The King” Lawler, who watched from his cage side seat. Appelt landed a couple strikes to start the second frame before being slammed to the mat and ultimately submitted with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 1:43 of Round 2.
Yamauchi finishes Couture with armbar submission just one minute into bout
The 23-year-old submission specialist Yamauchi fihlela (20-3) hlōla Ryan ella elle la Couture (10-5) via arm bar submission just 1:01 ka a qalang pota. Making his lightweight debut, Yamauchi becomes the first opponent to submit Couture over his 15-fight career. The win gives the Brazilian-Japanese prospect 20 total over his career, including five since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. The slick arm bar marks the 16go th submission victory for Yamauchi, 13 of which have come in the first frame.
Kato scores TKO victory over Matthews
The first televised fight of the evening featured two highly gifted strikers in A.J. Matthews (8-6), a muay-Thai practitioner and Hisaki Kato(7-2), who holds a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. Both fighters exchanged great combinations throughout the entirety of the first round, with Matthews even wobbling Kato halfway through the frame. but was unable to capitalize, allowing Kato to regain his composure. A break in the action because of an accidental eye poke to Matthews allowed Kato to completely recover, and when the fight continued, Kato utilized his right kick to the body-left hand to the dome combination to send Matthews to the canvas, pouncing with a flurry of punches forcing the referee to call a stop to the action at 4:58 ea pele ea foreimi.
Complete Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Garcia (7-1) def. Ronnie Lawrence (1-1) via UD
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ricky Rainey (12-4) def. Gilbert Smith (12-6) via UD
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Julia Budd (9-2) def. Arlene Blencowe (7-6) via MD
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Virgil Zwicker (15-5-1) def. Dan Charles (10-4-1) via TKO at 4:31of Round 2
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chase Gormley (14-5, 1 NC) def. Bobby Brents (17-6) via SD
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Wade Johnson (11-1) def. Tyler Hill (6-1) via SUB (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 3:35 of Round 3
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: James Wallace (2-0) def. Jonathan Burdine (4-5) via SUB (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 3:33 of Round 2
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Eryk Anders (5-0) def. Brian White (5-5) via TKO at 0:23 of Round 1
Catchweight (160 lb.) Preliminary Bout: Jaleel Willis (7-0) vs.. Omar Johnson (4-1) via UD
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grady Hurley (10-1) def. Chad Cook (10-11) ka 2:29 of Round1
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Wessell (15-8) vs.. Frank Tate (4-2) via UD
NEF 26 MMA CARD FEATURES WOMEN’S FIGHTS, TITLE FIGHTS, RETURNS, DEBUTS AND MORE
Lewiston, Maine (October 21, 2016) – New England ho loana ka (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 26: SUPREMACY,” ka moqebelo, November 19 ka Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Pele ho moo kajeno, NEF executives announced the full fight card for the event which will be the fight promotion’s grand finale for 2016.
E kholo ea ho ketsahalo, “The” Ryan Sanders (10-8) tla kopana Jon Lemke (5-6) in a professional lightweight bout. It will be Sanders’ first fight in Lewiston since November 2014. Much has been made of the fact that Sanders and Lemke are former teammates. The bout is considered a “dream match” by Maine fight fans, especially those from the Bangor-area familiar with the rivalry between Sanders’ camp Young’s MMA and Lemke’s camp Team Irish.
The co-main event of the evening will feature an interesting “coach vs. mokoetlisi” ntoeng. “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (4-7), head of the Shatterproof Combat Club, is scheduled to face Ruthless MMA & Boxing founder Josh Parker (4-8) in a professional featherweight contest. Shorey is coming off a big win in Rhode Island earlier this fall, while Parker will be returning to the MMA cage after spending the last three years competing as a boxer.
Rounding out the professional portion of the card will be undefeated prospect Arone ba “Khaotseng” Lacey (3-0) le Taylor Trahan (6-6) ka featherweight bout. Lacey and Trahan both submitted their respective opponents at “NEF 25” khoeling e fetileng. Many local followers of the sport feel that Lacey is just a handful of wins away from getting the call to the major league of the sport. Trahan will be looking to play the role of spoiler while also avenging the loss of his Team Link teammate John Santos (3-5) to Lacey in Bangor this past August.
The amateur portion of the card will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Nick “The Guardian” Gulliver (3-0) le Yorgan DeCastro (2-2). DeCastro stepped up to the plate to face Gulliver when no other heavyweight in the region would do so. Gulliver has been on a path of destruction, ripping through three opponents in a combined two minutes.
Two women’s fights are on tap for “NEF 26.” Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga (2-2) returns from Florida to meet Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Brianne Genschel (0-0). Genschel’s First Class MMA teammate “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-1) will also be in action against Fernanda Araújo (4-4-2).
Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s The Academy in Portland, Maine will send two new fighters to the cage at “NEF 26.” Chad Pierce (0-0) will debut against Shatterproof’s Lyman Curtis (0-0), ha a ntse a Phil Chiasson (0-0) kopana le Rik Seymour (0-0) of 3Ronin Athletics. Both bouts will take place in the 155-pound lightweight division.
The full “NEF 26” ntoa karete (taba ho fetola le ho amoheloa ke ea Combat Sports Matla a Maine):
Professional
155 Ryan Sanders 10-8 (Young’s) vs. Jon Lemke 5-6 (Team Irish)
145 Josh Parker 4-8 (Sehlōhō) vs. Derek Shorey 4-7 (Shatterproof)
145 Arone ba Lacey 3-0 (Young’s) vs Taylor Trahan 6-6 (Team Link)
Hardcore
265*Title Nick Gulliver 3-0 (Pele Class) vs Yorgan DeCastro 2-2 (SSSF)
265 Kevin Smith 3-2 (Young’s) vs Ras Hylton 2-0 (Pele Class)
210 Mike Swan 0-0 (Choi) vs Joe Krech 0-2 (Ikemetseng)
185 Nash Roy 2-2 (Young’s) vs Chris Smith 1-0 (Berserkers)
170 Darren Ducharme 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Tom Burgess 2-0 (Berserkers)
155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (Ikemetseng) vs Angelo Rizitello 0-1 (Shatterproof)
155 Chad Pierce 0-0 (Academy) vs Lyman Curtis 0-0 (Shatterproof)
155 Phil Chiasson 0-0 (Academy) vs Rik Seymour 0-0 (3Ronin Athletics)
145 Alex Clark 3-1 (Young’s) vs Shawn Lunghi 1-0 (S. Tampa Jiu Jitsu/MMA)
145 Hannah Sparell 1-1 (Pele Class) vs Fernanda Araujo 4-4-2 (Ikemela bohale)
135 Brianne Genschel 0-0 (First Class/Foundry) vs Jessica Borga 2-2 (Mampoli)
135 Kagiso Lear 3-2 (Young’s) vs Robby Fraser 1-1 (S. Tampa Jiu Jitsu/MMA)
The opening bell on Saturday, November 19 e behiloeng ka bakeng sa 7 p.m. Tickets qala ka $25 le di a fumaneha ka www.TheColisee.com kapa ka e ipiletsang le Colisee lebokose le reng ofisi ea 207.783.2009, extension 525.
Bakeng sa boitsebiso bo eketsehileng ka ketsahalo le ho loana karete ya diapdeite, ka kōpo etela ntshetsopele oa setsheng sa inthanete sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Holim'a moo, o ka shebella NEF livideo ka www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefightsand join the official Facebook group “New England ho loana ka."
M-1 ba-Bothata ba 71 majoe a ho bekha & litšoantšo Russia
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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Viktor NEMKOV (23-6-0, M-1 ba-: 16-5-0), Russia 205 liponto. (93.1 kg)
vs..
ATTILA “Pumukli” VEGH (29-7-2, M-1 ba-: 0-1-0), Slovakia 204 liponto. (92.7 kg)
 STEPHAN “T-800” PUETZ (14-2-0, M-1 ba-: 5-1-0) 205 liponto. (93.2 kg)
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MARCUS VINICIUS “Montanha” LOPES (9-1-0, M-1 ba-: 1-0-0), Brazil 204 liponto. (92.7 kg)
 VACANT M-1 CHALLENGE BANTWMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
Pavel VITRUK (13-2-0, M-1 ba-: 7-2-0), Russia 134 ½ o liponto. (61.2 kg)
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VITALI BRANCHUK (21-5-0, M-1 ba-: 1-1-0), Ukraine 134 liponto. (61 kg)
 WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (8-1-0, M-1 ba-: 2-0-0), Russia 176 liponto. (79.9 kg)
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CARLOS ALEXANDRE “Indio” PEREIRA (37-11-1 (M-1 ba-: 1-0-0), Brazil 175 liponto. (79.5 kg)
 CATCHWEIGHT – 3 X 5
Alexander BUTENKO (41-11-2, M-1 ba-: 8-1-0), Ukraine 160 ½ o liponto. (73 kg)
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RUBENILTON “Rubinkho” PEREIRA (16-2-0, M-1 ba-: 0-0-0), Brazil 160 liponto. (72.9 kg)
 NENG: Labohlano, October 21, 2016
HOKAE: Ingushetia, Russia
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Fight Network Presents TKO 36: Resurrection Prelims & Main Card Live Nov. 4 in Canada
Toronto – Fight Network, ea lefatse Tonakgolo 24/7 kanale ea li-platform tse ngata e ikemiselitseng ho fana ka litaba tse felletseng tsa lipapali tsa ntoa, today announced the return of the newly resurrected TKO MMA to Canadian airwaves, e le WHO 36: Resurrection will air live on Fight Network across Canada on Friday, November 4, 2016 from TOHU Cite des Arts du Cirque in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Fight Network will televise the live TKO 36: Resurrection prelims kwa 6 p.m. LE and live main card at 7:30 p.m. LE.
E kholo ea ho ketsahalo, former TKO mainstays will collide as former Shawn Tompkins pupil “The Polish Hammer” Chris Horodecki (21-6-1, 1NC) returns for his first bout in over a year against Quebec’s own Derek “The War Machine” Gauthier (7-6), a representative of Montreal’s world-famous Tristar Gym.
Tse ling telemetro bouts, Horodecki’s teammates Jesse “The Body Snatcher” Ronson (15-8) le Malcolm “X” Gordon (8-2) will take center stage against Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu disciple Jimmy Spicuzza (7-3) and Speedy Gym’s Dimitri “No Stress” Waardenburg (11-7), ka ho latellana, while House of Champions MMA product Josh Hill (14-2) meets undefeated Tristar Gym disciple Xavier “The Breadman” Alaoui (7-0) and Ontario native Lindsay Garbatt (3-1) clashes with France’s Maguy Berchel (5-1-1) in a featured women’s bout. Top Canadian prospects will also be featured asJo Vallee (4-1) lifahleho Fritz Paul (10-3) in a middleweight affair, hape TJ “The Truth” Laramie (3-1) leleka theoha le Maxime “The Gladiator” Dubois (5-2) in a featherweight showdown.
Fight Network analysts John Ramdeen and Robin Black will be on the scene providing English commentary alongside former TKO competitors Jason St. Louis and Mark Colangelo.
Formerly known as UCC, TKO MMA was a staple of Canadian MMA in the early-to-mid 2000s and helped launch the careers of pioneers Georges St-Pierre, Patrick Cote, Mark Hominick and Sam Stout, as well as current UFC light heavyweight Steve Bosse. Over the course of its run,m the promotion also featured names like former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber.
“TKO MMA has a rich history in Canada, spawning the careers of some of the sport’s biggest names, while setting a benchmark for production value, matchmaking, star power and dedicated fan base during the sport’s early years,” said Ariel Shnerer, Director of Programming & Communications at Fight Network. “Dating back to 2005, Fight Network has always provided TKO MMA with a national television platform. I’ve personally known Stephane (Patry) for over 10 years and there’s no doubt he has always had a passion and a gift for promoting mixed martial arts. The world-class quality that our viewers have come to expect from TKO MMA will put the spotlight back on Quebec’s MMA scene and provide athletes with a great platform to shine.”
“The word ‘tradition’ means the world to me and with the resurrection of TKO, it was very important for me that our organization would be available for our fans on Fight Network,” said TKO president Stephane Patry. “Fight Network has been the home of TKO for so many years in the past and I’m very proud that this tradition will now continue. WHO 36 will feature the top prospects in Canada, as well as some of the most recognizable names in our sport.”
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KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19
UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST
Santa Monica, CALIF (October 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs.. Henderson " ka Sap Center a San Jose, Dorella. ka Nov. 19.
Holim'a moo, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) khahlanong le Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.
The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) khahlanong le Benson Henderson (24-6). Holim'a moo, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting Adama Piccolot (8-0) khahlanong le Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) khahlano Francis Carmont (14-4) were added earlier this week.
"Bellator 165: Chandler vs.. Henderson " will take place on November 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m Et/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1, " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, moo a ileng a hona joale nang le le 4-1 kickboxing rekoto. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs.. Henderson " ka Sap Center a San Jose, Dorella. ka Nov. 19.
Fighting out of Visalia, Dorella., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.
Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, Texas, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.
“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. Leha ho le joalo, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, Dorella.
Ho feletseng "Bellator 165: Chandler vs.. Henderson” Main Card:
Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs.. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Page (11-0) vs.. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs.. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Adama Piccolot (8-0) vs.. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Qalo) vs.. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs.. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs.. Nick Pica (5-0)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Gabe Carrasco (7-0) vs.. Rolando Velasco (10-4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs.. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs.. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs.. Luis Vargas (Qalo)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs.. Cesar Gonzalez (Qalo)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Qalo) vs.. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs.. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs.. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
‘THE BAD BOY’ MEETS ‘THE BAD GUY’ ON JANUARY 21 AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES
TITO ORTIZ & CHAEL SONNEN TO MAIN EVENT ‘BELLATOR 170’ LIVE & FREE ON Spike
KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE TAKING PLACE Nov. 3 AT MOHEGAN SUN PRIOR TO BELLATOR 163
Santa Monica, CALIF (October 19, 2016) – It’s a fight that many mixed martial arts fans thought they’d never see, empa ka January 21, 2017, both Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) le Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) will return to action inside the beautifully renovated Forum in Inglewood, Dorella., ho sehlooho sa litaba koranteng "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen.” In college, the two met on the wrestling mat, in a matchup that Sonnen won by pinning Ortiz on his birthday. Hona joale, Ortiz will have the opportunity to avenge that loss when the compete in the Bellator MMA cage on SPIKE.
Ticket information will be made available shortly. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.
Since shocking the world with his surprise signing with Bellator MMA last month, Sonnen has made it clear he wants to fight anyone and everyone – regardless of weight class, or anything else that could stand in his way. Sitting atop that list, is a name that has sat atop the sport of MMA practically since its inception, Tito Ortiz.
Not one to shy away from any sort of challenge, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” wasted zero time welcoming “The American Gangster” to the fray as only he can, ka responding to Sonnen’s call-out with open arms on his social media account.
Sonnen spent a vast majority of his 43-fight career with the UFC, a run where he competed against names the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (2X), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. In addition to his exploits inside the cage, the West Linn, Hours., native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing major broadcasting work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Hona joale, after a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen looks to add to his impressive resume by defeating Ortiz.
Known to the masses as “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” or “The People’s Champion” Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite all over the world. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has always been one of the toughest competitors in the cage, utilizing his wrestling background; Ortiz is a grinder who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz o ne a matla rivalries a gorole le bashanyana joaloka Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Randy Couture. Morao ka ho fetisisa, Ortiz challenged current Bellator MMA 205-pound champion Liam McGeary ka "Bellator: Dynamite 1. "
Updated "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs.. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)
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