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PESOS OFICIALES
TARJETA PRINCIPAL
MAIN EVENT – M-1 GRAND PRIX MIDDLEWEIHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
ALEXANDER “Tormenta” Shlemenko (52-9-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rusia 184 1/2 libra. (83.7 kg)
vs.
VYACHESLAV VASILEVSKY (28-4-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Rusia 185 libra. (84.0 kg)
Co-estelar – M-1 DESAFÍO HEAVYWEIGHT CAMPEONATO – 5 X 5
ALEXANDER “Drago” VOLKOV (25-6-0, M-1: 9-3-0), Rusia 238 libra. (108.0 kg)
vs.
ATTILA “Pumukli” VEGH (11-1-0, M-1: 7-1-0), Eslovaquia 220 libra. (100.1 kg)
Welters – 3 X 5
SERGEI ROMANOV (8-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusia 169 1/2 libra. (76.9 kg)
vs.
ANDREAS BIRGELS (12-9-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Alemania 169 1/2 libra. (76.9 kg)

Abukar Yandiev (4-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Rusia 175 libra. (79.5 kg)
vs.
TONY CHRISTODOULOU (12-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0), EE.UU. 177 1/2 libra. (80.5 kg)
Los pesos medios — 3 X 5
ENOC SOLVES TORRES (18-9-0, M-1: 5-6-0), España 183 1/2 libra. (83.7 kg)
vs.
VALERY “El Martillo de Rusia” MYASNIKOV (10-1-1, M-1: 1-1-1), Rusia 184 1/2 libra. (83.7 kg)
TARJETA PRELIMINAR
PESOS PESADOS – 3 X 5
DANIIL AREPYEV (5-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusia 271 libra. (123.3 kg)
vs.
ANTON VYAZIGIN (5-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusia 249 libra. (113.5 kg)
Welters – 3 X 5
DANILA PRIKAZA (3-0-1, M-1: 2-0-0), Rusia 169 1/2 libra. (77.0 kg)
vs.
MAKSIM GRABOVICH (3-2-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rusia 169 1/2 libra. (76.9 kg)
Pesos ligeros – 3 X 5
FELIPE REGO (7-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brasil 154 1/2 libra. (70.2 kg)
vs.
ALEXEY “Asignación” Makhno (10-4-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Rusia 154 1/2 libra. (70.1 kg)

MURODZHON KODIROV (1-0-0), M-1: 0-0-0), Rusia 151 1/2 libra. (68.9 kg)
vs.
MAKSIM PUGACHEV (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0) 154 1/2 libra. (70.2 kg)
Pesos pluma – 3 X 5
ANDREI “Hierro” Lezhnev (7-5-0, M-1: 1-2-0), Ucrania 145 libra. (65.9 kg)
vs.
MIJAIL KUZNETSOV (5-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Rusia 144 1/2 libra. (65.6 kg)
CUÁNDO: Jueves, Junio 16, 2016
DONDE: St. Petersburgo, Rusia
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Superior 5 Tips On Choosing Martial Arts Training Camp

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, choosing a martial arts training camp is a tough decision. I’d like to share with you the top 5 tips on choosing the right camp from 8 martial arts experts that will help you simplify the daunting selection process. Read on!

  1. Class size

Similar to any other kind of training, if you happen to be a beginner in MMA, it’s best to stick to a smaller-sized class. Regardless of your level, the smaller the class, the more 1-on-1 attention and supervision your trainer is able to give you. Idealmente, a training class only consists of 3-4 trainees per coach. You should steer clear of any class that has more than 10 students for each trainer.

 

As MMA is considered one of the most ‘brutal’ combat sports out there, your trainer will need to closely supervise your techniques and provide you with more guidance to minimize the likelihood of injuries during your practice. With a large-sized class, it’s unlikely that they would be able to give the attention you need.

 

  1. Equipment

According to Aaron of Fight Quality, the most important equipment in an MMA gym is properly padded mats on the floor. This way, you are likely to minimize injuries when you get knocked down during a fight. Most MMA establishments should have a cage; sin embargo, some may have a ring instead.

 

MMA gyms should also have high quality pads to hold. Good gyms will have a nice selection of pads, from boxing mitts, to Thai style kick pads to strike shields. These will be used by either one of the gym’s instructors or students in partner exercises.

 

When practicing striking, another important thing to look out for are heavy bags. Bags come in all shapes and sizes, and most gyms will have a selection of several types. These are great for perfecting techniques on your own.

 

To recap, a good MMA training camp should also have the following:

 

  • Rings or cages
  • Punching or spar bags
  • Boxing equipment
  • Full weights equipment
  • Aptitud & cardio machines

 

Quality training camps and gyms may also offer ‘spare’ gear available to use or rent. This may be an alternative if you are only going to be using it only a couple of times. Even though these gears are probably cleaned after every use, it’s always best to buy your own in order to ensure the best quality and hygiene.

 

  1. Precio

Prices for MMA training camps vary greatly depending on the level of trainers, localización, facilities & equipo, and so forth. Sin embargo, it doesn’t always mean that a cheaper training camp has less qualified trainers than more expensive one. Por ejemplo, to give you a better idea on the price range, a budget option of Super Pro’s 1 month MMA & Muay Thai training in Thailand is priced as low as US$ 344 (incluye 30 days/29 nights acommodation) whereas a more luxury option such as Evolve MMA retreat in Singapore would cost you US$ 2490 (also includes 30 days/29 nigths acommodation). Despite on different price ranges, there are positive reviews for both types of camps, and their visitors have shared that they significantly developed their skills after their training, which illustrates that lower-priced training camp doesn’t necessarily equal to low quality of training.

 

  1. Training program

In order to evaluate the price range, you might want to compare the training program that is offered. Típicamente, you will undergo at least 3 training sessions in different martial arts training disciplines. Some training courses offer additional classes such as yoga, meditation, or cross training sessions. Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate, or a pro, it’s advisable to always carefully weigh out the fee of the training camp against what is being offered. Take your time and feel free to ask around and make comparisons in determining whether the price tag is ‘worth it’ to invest in.

 

  1. Ubicación

If you are more serious about your training and looking to hone your skills in MMA, location may not be a huge variable that you need to take into account in making your selection. You can instead focus on evaluating which options would best assist you in becoming the great MMA champion you are striving to become. Sean of Muay Thai Guy also shared his insights in terms of location: “The people and the coaches make the place doesn’t matter if you are training in a remote place or in a busy city it all comes down to the people and how they treat you as an individual, but if the camp is near a beach, that’s always a plus!"

If you are curious and want to learn more on choosing an MMA training camp, check out the full version of ‘The Definite Guide On Choosing the right MMA training camp’ created by BookMartialArts.com in collaboration with 8 top experts in MMA and related disciplines!

BELLATOR MMA SIGNS FOUR-TIME NCAA DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMP JOEY DAVIS

Newest Bellator MMA acquisition Joey Davis

SANTA MONICA, California. (Junio 15, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the signing of NCAA Division II wrestling star Joey Davis, a un exclusivo multianual, contrato de múltiples peleas. The signing was first reported by FloWrestling.com’s Jeremy Botter.

 

Davis joins a string of recent signings by Bellator president Scott Coker including standout wrestlers the likes of three-time All-American Jarod Trice and Olympic contender Tyrell fortuna. The 21-year-old standout wrestler competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Davis will look to compete in Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight division and will make his professional debut before the end of this year.

 

“With God you can achieve anything, and I’m gonna do it with high fashion,” Davis said. “Joining Bellator is my latest achievement to date. I don’t remember what it’s like to lose, and I’m not planning on finding out any time soon.”

(L to R) Joey Davis, Antonio McKee and A.J. McKee

 

Named 2016 “Man of the Year” by Wrestling USA Magazine, the Compton, Calif., native began his stretch of domination as early as the ninth grade, when he attended Sante Fe High School. Davis was crowned the California State champion at 152-pounds in his junior year and followed that impressive campaign with a second State Title at 160-pounds in his senior year.

 

Davis will train at Antonio McKee’s Body Shop Gym in Long Beach, California. alongside childhood best friend and Bellator featherweight wrecking machine AJ McKee. Davis joins a budding roster of Bellator MMA talent, with recent signings that include: Matt Mitrione, Benson Henderson, Jarrod Trice, Sergei Kharitonov, and recent re-signings the likes of Darrion Caldwell y Michael Chandler.

Entrenamiento con pesas para luchadores

En el pasado, los luchadores se mantenían alejados del entrenamiento con pesas., pensando que los haría más lentos, pero la investigación ha demostrado lo contrario, principalmente porque hay diferentes tipos de fuerza. Cualquier luchador, de todos los estilos, busca desarrollar fuerza de velocidad y fuerza explosiva.

El bioquímico deportivo de gran prestigio Vladimir Zatsiorsky, fue un reconocido entrenador de fuerza / consultor de los equipos olímpicos que competían por la Unión Soviética hace muchos años. Dijo que la capacidad de cualquier atleta para producir la fuerza máxima en un tiempo mínimo se conoce como fuerza explosiva.. Dice que un cuerpo fuerte no significa necesariamente una fuerte fuerza explosiva..

Está claro que desarrollar un tipo de fuerza como la fuerza máxima no garantizará el desarrollo de otro tipo de fuerza como la fuerza explosiva o la fuerza de velocidad.. La fuerza de la velocidad se define como la capacidad de ejecutar cualquier movimiento descargado contra una pequeña resistencia muy rápidamente..

Un buen ejemplo sería golpear un saco de boxeo pesado que se consideraría una pequeña resistencia externa.. Las pocas onzas de peso que pesan sus guantes serían insuficientes para calificar como resistencia mínima.. Pero, Todos los luchadores deben tener en cuenta que el entrenamiento de fuerza máximo excesivo puede eventualmente afectar la velocidad de fuerza., Reducir la velocidad técnica de un buen boxeador..

La resistencia a la fuerza es diferente, ya que se define como el mantenimiento de la función / integridad muscular de los músculos durante períodos más prolongados.. No importa qué estilo use un luchador, la fuerza la resistencia es de vital importancia para cualquier luchador de combate competitivo. Tener mucho poder y velocidad sin resistencia no va a llevar a un luchador muy lejos.

Los eventos deportivos de combate requieren que el atleta sea polifacético y completo en lo que respecta a la preparación de la fuerza.. Desarrollar la fuerza máxima a expensas de otras fortalezas no ayudará al atleta. Un luchador necesita una combinación completamente única de estas fortalezas..

No significa que los luchadores nunca deban hacer un entrenamiento máximo para mejorar su fuerza., un luchador necesita entender un poco de fisiología muscular para poder apreciar lo importante que puede ser el entrenamiento máximo para un luchador. Las fibras musculares siempre se agrupan en diferentes unidades motoras..

Cada una de estas unidades motoras contiene un nervio y cientos de fibras musculares separadas.. El nervio envía la señal para que un músculo se dispare., contracción lenta o rápida, dependiendo de cuantas repeticiones, el peso utilizado y el músculo(s) aislado. Luego, las fibras musculares se contraen cuando se envía la señal..

Entrenamiento específico para el desarrollo de energía, un luchador necesita apuntar solo a las fibras musculares de contracción rápida. Pero desafortunadamente, no todas las unidades motoras se activarán a la vez. Cualquier ejercicio de baja intensidad no activará las importantes fibras de contracción rápida..

Si el ejercicio que realiza un luchador no estimula ninguna unidad motora de contracción rápida, entonces las fibras musculares dentro de esa unidad motora no podrán adaptarse al entrenamiento. Si no se está reclutando la unidad motora, no habrá respuesta. Pero cuando el atleta levanta cargas pesadas, activará las fibras musculares de contracción rápida..

Los entrenadores de fuerza de todo el mundo reconocen la importancia del entrenamiento de fuerza máxima porque es la mejor manera de mejorar la coordinación intramuscular e intermuscular., requerido para cualquier luchador.

A pesar de lo que haya escuchado sobre el entrenamiento con pesas pesadas, Es un mito común que todo entrenamiento con pesas pesadas solo resultará en un volumen innecesario, que luego reducirá el rango de movimiento y el desarrollo de la velocidad. Esto es totalmente falso, Cualquier luchador que esté considerando el entrenamiento de fuerza mejorará su competitividad en el ring..

El conocido entrenador ruso Yuri Verkhoshansky, dijo en uno de sus manuales que cuando se utiliza cualquier metodología eficaz para planificar una rutina de entrenamiento con pesas, la resistencia utilizada promoverá un aumento en la velocidad de un movimiento, pero también mejorará la coordinación muscular, reacción motora más la rapidez y la frecuencia de los movimientos.

Continúa explicando que la función principal de un músculo no es aumentar de tamaño cuando el entrenamiento de fuerza, sino más bien para aumentar la contractibilidad para una estimulación nerviosa efectiva. Explica que el entrenamiento de fuerza correctamente aumentará la capacidad de su músculo para relajarse mientras desarrolla la resistencia muscular local y aumentará la capacidad anaeróbica máxima de ese grupo de músculos..

Sobre el Autor:

Paul Becker es un natural (libre de esteroides de por vida) fisicoculturista y asesor de fitness. Visite su sitio web en http://www.bodybuilding-store.com

MIKE ARRANT REEMPLAZA A THIAGO MELLER LESIONADO CONTRA JOHN HOWARD EN WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND EN VIVO EN NBCSN DESDE MASHANTUCKET, CONN. EL VIERNES, Junio 17

HOWARD VS. LLEGADA A SER CONCURSADO A MEDIO PESO

MÁS MARCUS SIN DEFECTO SURIN A BATALLA
TORRES CRISTIANAS EN LA PRUEBA PRELIMINAR WSOF31
VIVIR WSOF.COM

LAS VEGAS (Junio 15, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunció hoy que Thiago Meller se ha retirado de su peso welter programado (170 libra) concurso contra John "Doomsday" Howard (23-12), que ahora se enfrentará a"Loco" Mike Arrant (15-10) en un peso mediano (185 libra) pelea en el tan esperado WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Campeonato mundial de Copeland doble juego Artes marciales mixtas (MMA) evento, vivir en NBCSN (9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT) desde el Foxwoods Resort Casino en Mashantucket, Conn. en Viernes, Junio 17.

Adicionalmente, invicto Marcus Surin (3-0) de Stamford, Conn. ha sido tabulado para intervenir Sam Watford en el peso ligero programado (155 libra) concurso preliminar de cartas contra Christian "El Terminator" Torres (0-0) de Endicott, N.Y.

Originario de Orlando, Fla., la 5-pies-9, 28-Arrant de un año, un cinturón marrón jiu-jitsu brasileño, reside en Las Vegas, donde es miembro del legendario campeón Randy "The Natural" CoutureEscuadrón de lucha Xtreme Couture.

Arrant está buscando regresar a la columna ganadora luego de una derrota por decisión unánime en su último inicio en agosto 7, 2015, a manos de dos veces veterano de UFC Brock Jardine.

Antes de la pérdida, Arrant había logrado seis victorias consecutivas., cinco de los cuales produjo en la primera ronda, por medio de (T)KO o sumisión. Hasta la fecha, 12 de su 15 victorias profesionales han sido finales.

Durante la racha de seis peleas ganadas, Arrant se apoderó de su primer campeonato, el título welter de la promoción regional SteelFist Fight Night, con una primera ronda (5:00) QUIEN (Jubilación) de Carl Dieckmann en julio 12, 2013.

Como Arrant, los 5 pies 7, 33-Howard, de un año de edad, cuenta con una tasa de finalización fenomenal con 15 de su 23 victorias profesionales que han llegado por (T)KO o sumisión.

Howard hará su debut promocional con World Series of Fighting después de una segunda temporada con el UFC que abarcó siete peleas e incluyó victorias sobre Uriah Hall, Siyar bahadurzada y Cathal Pendred.

Precios desde $39.99, entradas para WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland está a la venta en WSOF.com y Foxwoods.com.

Las puertas en The Grand Theatre en Foxwoods Resort Casino se abrirán en 5 p.m. Y, y el primero de siete combates preliminares de cartas comenzará a las 5:45 p.m.

Toda la cartelera preliminar transmitirá en vivo en un reproductor de vídeo embebido en WSOF.com.

En el evento principal de los cinco combates, vivir NBCSN transmisión, actual campeón de la Serie Mundial de Lucha contra el peso pesado Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) pondrá su título en la línea contra Josh "oso de peluche" Copeland (12-3).

En el evento co-estelar de peso ligero, Super estrellas Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) y Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) se enfrentará con la clasificación de contendientes número uno de su división en juego.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

TARJETA PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

Evento Principal del Campeonato de Peso Pesado de la Serie Mundial de Lucha:
Blagoy Ivanov (Campeón) vs. Josh Copeland (Desafiador)

Co-Principal Ligera Evento:
Jason alta vs. Mike Ricci

De peso medio: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Peso pluma: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
De peso medio: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Key

TARJETA PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Ligero: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
De peso pesado: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
De peso pesado: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Capucha
Welter: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Ligero: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Peso gallo: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Ligero: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres

MIKE HANSEN: FACING FEAR HEADFIRST

Mike Hansen

Lewiston, Maine (Junio 15, 2016) – Fighting anyone, dondequiera, anytime and under any circumstances has become Mike Hansen’s calling card with New England Fights.

No surprise, entonces, that the 30-year-old father of three from Rumford, ME will gladly entertain the idea of a mixed martial arts contest … against an opponent about whom he admittedly knows precious little … on the eve of Father’s Day.

Hansen (4-4) will take on Robert Laroski in a heavyweight clash at “NEF 24: Promised Land” on Sábado, Junio 18 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.

There is no fear of the unknown in a man who has carved out his reputation confronting substantially bigger foes since his days as a state champion wrestler at Mountain Valley High School. During his relatively short time in NEF, Hansen has fought as a middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight.

“When I took the fight (at NEF 23 in Massachusetts) against Brendan Battles, people were saying, ‘You’re crazy! He’s going to bust your head!’ I understand why the weight classes exist, and I respect that it’s about safety and all that, but I’ve always felt that a fighter should be ready to fight anybody, no importa qué,”Dijo Hansen. “In high school, I would drink two gallons of water and put lead in my uniform just so I could get to the minimum weight for the unlimited class.”

That’s the attitude of a fighter whose skill and talent level far exceed his current record as a professional.

Hansen’s docket includes a stoppage win over former NEF “Fighter of the Year” Crowsneck Boutin. His record also includes TKO losses to Battles and Cody Anderson and a choke-out at the hands of Zach Elkins.

When he reflects upon his unique life story, Hansen, who fought twice for the World Fighting League as a 20-year-old college student, marvels that he ever got back into the cage at all.

“I started the winter of 2004-05. I started training because I had gone from 187 a 242 pounds in a few months. I was seeing stretch marks,” Hansen recalled. “I was pretty upset with myself for allowing that to happen. I started doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu two nights a week to get in shape. Then I went home for the summer and ended up with my first fight in August. My friends got me the fight without my coaches knowing about it. They told me it was a good thing I won, or they would have kicked my butt.”

Hansen kept a promise to his father to quit the sport after a knockout loss to Alexander Chianurashvili in 2006. He was studying at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, with intentions to enter the medical field.

He was stabbed and attacked with a baseball bat by three men in a case of mistaken identity not long thereafter. “I walked out of the hospital the next day, and all three of them were still in there from the beating I gave them in self-defense,” Hansen said proudly.

That dogged determination served Hansen well in the United States Army, where he studied in the elite Combatives program.

“They ask you ‘Who wins the fight?’ and the answer is, ‘Whoever’s buddy gets there first to help him clean up.’ That’s what Combatives taught me: How to survive that extra 30 a 60 segundo,”Dijo Hansen. “Work ethic is what it taught me. It helped me grow and do things I might have questioned mentally whether or not I could do. Not many people find that extra little motivation. The Army taught me how to find it and utilize it.”

A few years later, Hansen found that inner fire again. Even as he returned to coaching wrestlers in his hometown, his own physical fitness suffered as work and fatherhood took precedence.

Hansen vividly describes sitting in a bean bag chair, eating snack food, watching TV at 2:11 a.m. when his phone rang. He assumed it was a friend in trouble.

“It was (NEF co-owner) Matt Peterson. Our families grew up maybe 200 yards apart. My high school wrestling coach had called him, unbeknownst to me, to tell him he needed to get me back in the cage,”Dijo Hansen.

Three weeks later y 20 pounds lighter, Hansen dispatched super heavyweight fixture Artie Mullen at “NEF 16: New Blood Rising,” and the comeback was on.

En el 15 months that have followed, Hansen has been instrumental in launching Berserkers MMA and building his reputation as both a fighter and an instructor.

Life is blossoming at home, además. Hansen is the father of two girls, siglos 5 y 2, and a boy of four months. His older daughter, Kaydn, often accompanies Dad to the gym at Greater Rumford Community Center. He returns the favor by chaperoning field trips for her kindergarten class.

“She and her friends will be on the playground practicing boxing stances and stuff,”Dijo Hansen. “Her teacher says it’s adorable. Hopefully she is learning to take care of herself so I don’t have to.”

Kaydn’s parents are making plans to take her to her first live NEF show after she turns 6. Por ahora, she is content to watch her Dad’s fights on YouTube.

“If we’re watching TV together,”Dijo Hansen, “we have a thing where I get two shows and then she gets two shows. If I put in a fight tape, she’ll say, ‘Daddy, I know this doesn’t count as one of your shows, because this is your work.’”

La campana de apertura de Junio 18 se establece para 7 p.m. Las entradas para “NEF 24: Tierra prometida”comenzará a las $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre los eventos y actualizaciones de tarjetas lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

FIGHT WITH DENNING IS THE CROSSROADS FOR BUSHAW

Lewiston, Maine (Junio 14, 2016) – Like so many headline-grabbing heavy hitters with New England Fights, Maine native Brandon Bushaw (1-2) had nothing left to prove in his combat sports career.

Bushaw parlayed his undefeated state championship season as a Westbrook High School senior in 1999 into a college wrestling career at Michigan State University, where he was a teammate of UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (19-5-1).

“I was with my high school girlfriend (Cynthia), now my wife, so I knew we would always have ties to Maine,” Bushaw said. “Other than being on wrestling scholarship, I thought I was done fighting.”

The couple settled in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and opened Island Bar and Grill, which they have owned and operated for a dozen years.

It is a good, comfortable life. Extended family visited and found the area so alluring that they stayed permanently.

Those competitive juices never completely evaporated, sin embargo.

“I had teammates who turned to mixed martial arts,” Bushaw said. “I watched them, and as I approached 30, it became a bucket list thing. Now here I am, 17 fights later.”

Bushaw, 35, explained the journey in a phone interview as he prepared for his fourth professional bout, a featherweight clash with Auburn’s Matt "Ken Doll" Denning (3-2) en "NEF 24: Promised Land” on Sábado, Junio 18 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.

The fight is Bushaw’s first on his original home turf since a 2014 loss to Elias Leland at the 135-pound limit. He ascends to 145 libra, where he admitted he is more comfortable (“at my advanced age,” Bushaw quipped) for the confrontation with Denning.

“It’s weird, because I thought I was done competing up that way when I graduated from high school, but when I go home after all these years, all the old friends that I haven’t seen for years turn out to watch me fight,” Bushaw said. “I’ve fought all over, but any time I fight in Myrtle Beach or in Maine, it’s more special.”

Some athletes return to their competitive arena because they miss the allure of the cheering crowd.

That’s true of Bushaw, to a degree, although even the spectator interest he drew with the Blue Blazes and Spartans pales by comparison to what greets him surrounding the NEF hexagon.

“It’s nothing like high school or even college wrestling,” Bushaw said. “You show up and there’s two, tres, four thousand people watching. It’s so different. You don’t get multiple chances to fight in a week or even a single weekend. It lasts a few minutes and then it’s the highest of the highs or the lowest of the lows.”

The physical toll and the necessary complement of skills also exceed what Bushaw knew in his youth.

He made that discovery about a minute into his initial amateur bout.

“MMA is more dynamic than wrestling. I remember my first fight, the guy picked me up and threw me down and I landed on my head,” Bushaw said. “I remember thinking, ‘This was probably not such a good idea,’ but I found a way to get the win.”

“You can be better than a guy in four different categories, but if he’s better in just one, he’s capable of beating you," él continuó. “You think things are going your way and then it’s the biggest letdown in the world.”

There’s a camaraderie in that unpredictable realm that only veterans of the cage can fully understand. Bushaw, who has trained with the likes of childhood friend Jamie Harrison and Amos Collins, noted that he has become cordial with almost all his prior opponents.

Denning (3-2) is one of the few with whom Bushaw (1-2) became “friends” on social media before their fight.

“It’s kind of strange, but all those things go out the window,” Bushaw said. “He’s fought my buddy Dom Cofone. He’s a local boy. I know it’s going to be a tough challenge for me.”

In many respects it is a crossroads bout for Bushaw, who admitted that he has considered retirement from the sport.

“Probably my last five fights I’ve gone in saying, ‘One more fight and I’m done,’ and then I keep going. I don’t shy away from anybody,"Él dijo. “My last fight was against a kid who was 23 and he’d been in Thailand for two years or some (cosas). That was one time when I might have said, 'Qué estoy haciendo?'

“For me it’s family, then business, then fighting. For a lot of these younger guys, fighting is first, and that makes it a challenge.”

La campana de apertura de Junio 18 se establece para 7 p.m. Las entradas para “NEF 24: Tierra prometida”comenzará a las $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre los eventos y actualizaciones de tarjetas lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

DENISE KIELHOLTZ-GLORIA PERITORE SET TO FACE OFF IN FLYWEIGHT CONTEST AT ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

KICKBOXING VETERAN KEVIN ROSS RETURNS TO ACTION FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING AGAINST JUSTIN HOUGHTON

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Junio 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dinamita 2" de junio 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis is now complete, with the addition of a women’s flyweight kickboxing bout pitting Denise Kielholtz (44-2) contra Gloria Peritore(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between Kevin Ross (31-9) y Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between “Rampage” Jackson(36-11) y Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) contra Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7) will serve as the evening’s co-main event. Adicionalmente, former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) y Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) y Rebecca Ruth (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

El evento se transmite en vivo y libre en Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Doors for “Bellator: Dynamite 2”abierto en 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing from Amsterdam, Dutch flyweight Kieholtz will be making her second appearance under the direction of Bellator Kickboxing after earning a win in her promotional debut at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy earlier this year. Con más 40 peleas profesionales (one MMA bout) under her belt, the 27-year-old Kielholtz will be searching for her 45th professional victory when she prepares to take on Gloria Peritore en Junio 24 en St. Louis. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dinamita 2” where both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured just like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event last year. If you think you can handle “5 Rounds” with her, clic en este lugar.

 

The 27-year-old Peritore has a total of 12 professional fights over her two-year career, earning victories in all of them, including a third round knockout of Li Mingrui in her Bellator Kickboxing debut earlier this year. A native of Sicily, Italia, Peritore had the unique opportunity to fight in front of her hometown fans when Bellator invaded Torino, Italy in April of 2016. As an amateur fighter, she posted a 9-3 record and won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Champion.

 

En 35 años, Ross has put together an impressive kickboxing and muay Thai career, highlighted by accruing some of the most highly sought-after championships in the game. During his 53-fight career, he has collected the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. Known also as “The Soul Assassin,” Ross is working on a transition into the sport of MMA and most recently made his promotional debut at the inaugural “Bellator 152”Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy where he defeated Matteo Taccini por decisión unánime.

 

Houghton, who hails from Michigan, has competed previously for Bellator, but on the mixed martial arts side of things. “J-Ho” most recently laced up the kickboxing gloves against Alfredo Corona, at a regional event in Denver, defeating his opponent via lopsided unanimous decision. Ahora, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Complete "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso pesado Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator Kickboxing Combate de características de peso pluma: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

Bellator Kickboxing Característica de peso mosca Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-2) vs. Gloria Peritore (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: William "bomba" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Mediano preliminar Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickboxing Combate preliminar: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Combate preliminar: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

THIAGO JAMBO CLIMBS INTO CO-MAIN BATTLE WITH CHIDI NJOKUANI AT ‘BELLATOR 156: GALVAO vs. DANTAS 2 '

LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKEJunio 17

 

SANTA MONICA, California. (Junio 10, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to “Bellator 158” competidor Josh Koscheck has paved the way for a new co-main feature bout at "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " picaduras Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani (14-4) contra Thiago Jambo (18-4) de junio 17 en el Save Mart Center en Fresno, TAL COMO. Jambo will be making his promotional debut in place of Douglas Lima.

 

The fight completes a card that features a Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title rematch pitting Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) contra Eduardo Dantas (17-4), while Fresno native, Chris Honeycutt (7-1) returns home to take on Mikkel Parlo (13-2) in a middleweight slugfest. Completando la tarjeta principal, John Salter (11-3) y Brandon Halsey (9-1) duke it out in a 185-pound feature bout.

 

 

"Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and are currently on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

 

Having not lost a fight in his last six appearances dating back to 2013, “Chidi Bang Bang” will try to keep the train rolling as he prepares for Jambo. The 27-year-old Las Vegas native finished his 2015 campaign on a high note, recording a unanimous decision victory over Ricky “The Sniper” Rainey in his promotional debut at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef ". Njokuani will face one of the stiffest tests of his career when he meets Jambo in the co-headliner of "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.”

 

The 35-year-old Goncalves has landed himself a golden opportunity when he steps into the cage with Njokuani in the co-feature on Junio 17. The 12-year professional most recently earned his 18º career win by defeating Matt Baker via technical knockout in the second round of their contest and now the Brazilian welterweight will be making his Bellator MMA debut after impressively recording six wins over his last seven fights dating back to 2010.

 

Complete "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas Tarjeta 2 ":

Bellator MMA gallo de pelea por el título: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Evento co-principal de peso welter de Bellator MMA: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Thiago Jambo Goncalves (18-4)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Halsey (9-1) vs. John Salter (11-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Honeycutt (7-1) vs. Mikkel Parlo (13-2)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA de peso medio preliminar Bout: A. J. Matthews (8-4) vs. Ben Reiter (16-1)

Bellator MMA de peso semipesado preliminar Bout: Jermaine McDermott (2-0) vs. Blake Watkins (5-0)

Bellator MMA 140lb. Combate preliminar: Paul Ruiz (6-4) vs. Christian Navarro (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Javy Ayala (8-5) vs. Roy Boughton (14-7)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: Nick Bustamante (5-1) vs. Antoine Smith (3-5)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: C. J. Keith (8-3) vs. Carrington Banks (4-0)

Bellator MMA peso pluma preliminar Bout: Justin Smitley (10-7) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA de peso semipesado preliminar Bout: Juan Pablo Elías (3-0) vs. Jose Cabesas (5-8)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Lewis (0-0) vs. Gil Medina (1-0)

Bellator MMA Ligera preliminar Bout: Luis Jauregui (3-2) vs. Ryan Tobar (3-2)

 

TALENTED FEATHERWEIGHTS JUSTIN LAWRENCE AND ISAO KOBAYASHI SQUARE OFF IN FEATURED PRELIM OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ ON JUNE 24

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Junio 3, 2016) – A featherweight bout pitting Justin Lawrence (8-3) contra Isao Kobayashi (18-3) will anchor the preliminary portion of "Bellator: Dinamita 2" de junio 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

 

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) y Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) in “Rampage’sfirst fight for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight world championship fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) y Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7). Also the main card, former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA against Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6). Completando la acción principal de la tarjeta, invicto Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) se enfrentará a Rebecca Ruth (6-1) en un concurso de peso mosca.

 

Las entradas para "Bellator: Dynamite 2” desde sólo $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5 p.m. Connecticut hora local, and the first bout is scheduled to take place one hour after.

 

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” se transmite en vivo y gratis por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.comy La aplicación móvil de Bellator. Puertas para el evento abierto en 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Exactly like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event this past September in San Jose, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will cover the floor at Scottrade Center, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night. A portion of the preliminary action on Junio 24 will take place simultaneously, allowing those in attendance to witness MMA and kickboxing with a simple swivel of the head.

 

A native of Missouri, Justin “The American Kid” Lawrence will put his 8-3 career mark on the line when he challenges Isao Kobayashi in front of his hometown fans at "Bellator: Dynamite 2.” The 25-year-old budding star has won four of his last five bouts, including a first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut against Sean Wilson at "Bellator 138: Unfinished Business.” Lawrence began his professional career under the Strikeforce umbrella, before a brief stint on “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show and now has his eyes set on truly making a splash in the always-competitive Bellator MMA featherweight division.

 

After going undefeated through his first eight fights as a professional, Kobayashi has put together an impressive resume with an overall record of 18-3, and eight wins coming by way of knockout. Following seven with the Pancrase promotion, the 27-year-old will enter the cage for the second time under the Bellator MMA banner and first time since October of last year. The Japanese featherweight has been known to extend fights and outlast opponents with his phenomenal endurance. Each of his last eight fights have made their way to the third round, with six of those eight going the distance. After recording a streak of 12 consecutive fights without a loss over a four-year period (2010-14), Kobayashi will look to kick off yet another long string of success when he takes on Justin Lawrence on Junio 24.

 

Actualizado "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso pesado Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfalane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: William "bomba" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Mediano preliminar Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickboxing Combate preliminar: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Combate preliminar: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)