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Uncasville, కాన్. (Nov. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (17-3), who dethroned లియాం McGeary (11-1) శుక్రవారం రాత్రి “వారియర్ 163,” taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davis’ illustrious career, his wrestling pedigree was the deciding factor, nullifying the world-class jiu-jitsu of the Renzo Gracie-trained former champion. For nearly 25-minutes, “Mr. Wonderful” maintained top pressure on the New York-native, frustrating McGeary and putting him into desperation mode in the fifth and final round. McGeary fought valiantly to both stop and submit the longtime Alliance MMA-product, కానీ అంతిమంగా, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

McGeary, who suffered the first loss of his young career, was humble in defeat, admitting that while Davis was the better man throughout their main event fight, he will be back to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his.

Returning home to Southern California with a new belt in tow, Davis now sets his sights on his pregnant wife, who is due to give birth to his second son సోమవారం.

బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ మరియు మీరు Awad went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots until “ఐరిష్” పట్టుబడింది “హంతకుడు” with an uppercut that sent the Palestinian face first into the canvas. With the knockout, Ward moves into sixth place on the all-time list of KO’s under the promotion’s banner, and now sets his sights on a future matchup against the elite at 170-pounds.

Neiman Gracie Tells the MMA World, ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’ is Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, న్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (5-0) తయారు శీఘ్ర పని రూడీ బేర్స్ (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap from “Bad News.” Gracie was able to add to his impressive submission record, which has now been stretched to three victories in three Bellator MMA appearances, including a pair of first-round submissions. The 27-year-old was also able to please రాయిస్ గ్రేసి, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 సెకన్లు

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for సెర్గీ Kharitonov (23-6), Javy అయల (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. విజయంతో, “Eye Candy” immediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both బాబీ లాశ్లే మరియు మాట్ Mitrione during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

ప్రాథమిక కార్డ్ ఫలితాలు:

మరియు రూత్ (1-0) ఓడించాడు Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) TKO ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 3:19 రౌండ్ ఒకటి

Tyrell Fortune (1-0) ఓడించాడు Cody Miskell (0-1) TKO ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 2:22 రౌండ్ ఒకటి

టిమ్ కారాన్ (6-0) ఓడించాడు Steve Skrzat (8-9) వద్ద TKO ద్వారా 1:22 రౌండ్ ఒకటి

Hannah Regina (1-0) ఓడించాడు సారా పేయింగ్ (1-4) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (arm bar) వద్ద 4:51 రౌండ్ ఒకటి

టిమ్ కారాన్ (6-0) ఓడించాడు Steve Skrzat (8-9) వద్ద TKO ద్వారా 1:22 రౌండ్ రెండు

బ్లెయిర్ Tugman (9-6) ఓడించాడు వాల్టర్ స్మిత్ Cotito (4-5, 1 NC) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) ఓడించాడు Thomas English (6-7) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

టైలర్ రాజు (12-4) ఓడించాడు జోష్ Diekmann (15-8, 1 NC) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (వెనుక-నగ్న చౌక్) వద్ద 1:39 రౌండ్ రెండు

Carlos Corriea (2-0) ఓడించాడు ఇల్యా Kotau (1-2) స్ప్లిట్ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) ఓడించాడు James Boran (6-1) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (వెనుక-నగ్న చౌక్) వద్ద 1:55 రౌండ్ 2

SANTA MONICA, కాలిఫోర్నియా. (అక్టోబర్. 25, 2016) - Hey America! As we near the 2016 Presidential Election, Bellator MMA is headed to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn on శుక్రవారం, నవంబర్ 4 with one of the most intriguing cards of the year. Headlining the event, Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis is on the campaign trail as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career vs current Light Heavyweight Champion, లియాం McGeary.

 

In advance of the card’s main event, Bellator’s digital team collaborated with Davis and stand-up comedian, Adam Hunter, to produce a collection of six original digital campaign videos with a clear message that there is a better choice! Complementing the digital shorts, fans can actually vote for Davis at the touch of a button at www.VoteForPhilDavis.com up until fight night on నవంబర్ 4. In the meantime, watch these “wonderful” clips below and see why Davis’ stance outside the cage will make MMA great again!

 

One of the more outspoken athletes in MMA, Davis comes in having won three consecutive contests and seven of his last nine. అదనంగా, the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in half of his 16 career wins, including five submission victories. Davis earned his shot at McGeary and the highly coveted 205-pound belt with a key win over “King Mo” వద్ద "వారియర్ 154: డేవిస్ vs. King Mo” ఈ సంవత్సరం. A 13-fight veteran of the UFC, Davis will likely not be fazed by the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, in what is possibly the biggest challenge of his illustrious career. Look for the former NCAA National Champion wrestler to take this contest to the canvas and display his impeccable ground game in front of a packed Connecticut crowd.

 

 

 

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"వారియర్ 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Fight Card

Light Heavyweight World Title Fight: లియాం McGeary (11-0) vs. ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (16-3)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: మీరు Awad (19-8) vs. బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ (13-4)

Welterweight Feature Bout: పాల్ డాలే (38-14-2) vs. డెరెక్ ఆండర్సన్ (14-2)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: సెర్గీ Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy అయల (9-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita నోగ్యుర (6-0)

 

ప్రాథమిక కార్డ్

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: మరియు రూత్ (అరంగేట్రం) vs. Mark Mangiardi (అరంగేట్రం)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (అరంగేట్రం) vs. Cody Miskell (అరంగేట్రం)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: న్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (4-0) vs. రూడీ బేర్స్ (16-14)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: జోష్ Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. టైలర్ రాజు (11-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: బ్లెయిర్ Tugman (8-6) vs. వాల్టర్ స్మిత్ Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. టిమ్ కారాన్ (5-0)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: ఇల్యా Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: సారా పేయింగ్ (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (అరంగేట్రం)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: కీనన్ రేమండ్ (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (అరంగేట్రం)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

UNDEFEATED NEIMAN GRACIE CHALLENGES 30-FIGHT VETERAN RUDY BEARS IN CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

SANTA MONICA, కాలిఫోర్నియా (అక్టోబర్ 6, 2016) –Two of Bellator’s highly touted wrestling prospects మరియు రూత్ మరియు Tyrell Fortune will make their eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts debuts against Mark Mangiardi (అరంగేట్రం) మరియు Cody Miskell (అరంగేట్రం) during the stacked card of "వారియర్ 163: McGeary vs. డేవిస్" న నవంబర్ 4 Uncasville లో మోహెగాన్ సన్ ఎరీనా వద్ద, కాన్.

 

అదనంగా, న్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (4-0) will look to remain undefeated to begin his professional career in a catchweight bout against రూడీ బేర్స్ (16-14). All three of these contests will air on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card beginning at 7:50 ప్రధానమంత్రి. AND/5:50 ప్రధానమంత్రి. CT.

 

The newly announced tilts complete a card headlined by a light heavyweight world title fight that pits champion లియాం McGeary (11-0) వ్యతిరేకంగా ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (16-3). సహ ముఖ్య ఘట్టంలో, a welterweight showdown pitting మీరు Awad (19-8) వ్యతిరేకంగా బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ (13-4) will go down, while a heavyweight bout between సెర్గీ Kharitonov (23-5) మరియు Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) will also be featured on the main card. Lastly, పాల్ డాలే (38-14-2) and the always-exciting డెరెక్ ఆండర్సన్ (14-2) faceoff in a welterweight clash, while female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) మరియు Talita నోగ్యుర (6-0) round out the live and free action on SPIKE.

 

టికెట్లు "వారియర్ 163: McGeary vs. డేవిస్ " are on sale now at Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 ప్రధానమంత్రి. AND/8 ప్రధానమంత్రి. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

 

When looking up the word “prospect” in the dictionary, there should be a photo of Ed Ruth placed next to the definition. The three-time national champion joined a plethora of blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects on the Bellator MMA roster last year and now will make his long-awaited debut at 185-pounds on Nov. 4. An attendee of the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class, Ruth elected to stay local and attend wrestling powerhouse Penn State University where he went on to add three National Championships and four All-American accolades to his trophy room while wrestling with the Nittany Lions. ఇప్పుడు, Ruth’s chase for mixed martial arts gold begins –

 

Fighting out of Pennsylvania, Mark Mangiardi will have his hands full when he makes his professional debut against Ruth. With four amateur bouts already under his belt, the 28-year-old has tasted competition on the MMA scene unlike his Nov. 4 ప్రత్యర్థి. With his first sanctioned bout taking place in 2012, this will be the first bout outside of his home state of Pennsylvania.

 

Another one of Scott Coker’s high profile wrestling signings, Fortune attended high school at Lakeridge in Oregon, where he won state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The accolades didn’t stop there, with Fortune accepting an offer to wrestle at Ohio State University, before ultimately settling in at the highly acclaimed Grand Canyon Universities program. Since graduating college, Fortune represented Team USA in Olympic style wrestling, where he also experienced success. Splitting time between wrestling training in Arizona alongside fellow “Bellator 163” competitor Ed Ruth and mixed martial arts training with the Blackzilians in Florida, Fortune has spent a great deal of time honing his striking talents and submission defense.

 

Miskell has competed in both heavyweight and super heavyweight contests during his seven-fight amateur stint, రికార్డు ప్రాప్తమయ్యే 5-2. ఇప్పుడు, the Kentucky native – who’s finished each of victories – looks to parlay his success into a run under the bright lights of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division. It’s safe to say that Miskell’s wrestling pedigree will be challenged early and often when he meets Fortune during the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

 

The Gracie name is synonymous with the sport of mixed martial arts, and once again another Gracie will now take center stage for Bellator MMA. This time it is Royce Gracie’s cousin Neiman, who will compete for the third time under the promotion’s banner. After beginning his career with back-to-back submission victories, Gracie made his Bellator MMA debut at “Bellator 134,” where he defeated Bobby Flynn with a first round submission. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt followed up the win with a win over Roger Carroll, and now looks to remain undefeated when he enters the Mohegan Sun Arena for the second time of his budding MMA career.

 

A 37-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. నుండి వృత్తిపరంగా పోరు 2007, Bears has appeared eight times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after his appearance against మైఖేల్ పేజ్ వద్ద "వారియర్ 140: Koreshkov వర్సెస్. Lima.” Nicknamed “Bad News,” Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, పాల్ డాలే, జాసన్ హై, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, and the aforementioned “MVP.”

 

పూర్తి "వారియర్ 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: లియాం McGeary (11-0) vs. ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (16-3)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: మీరు Awad (19-8) vs. బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ (13-4)

Welterweight Feature Bout: పాల్ డాలే (38-14-2) vs. డెరెక్ ఆండర్సన్ (14-2)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: సెర్గీ Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy అయల (9-5)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita నోగ్యుర (6-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: మరియు రూత్ (అరంగేట్రం) vs. Mark Mangiardi (అరంగేట్రం)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Forune (అరంగేట్రం) vs. Cody Miskell (అరంగేట్రం)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: న్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (4-0) vs. రూడీ బేర్స్ (16-14)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: జోష్ Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. టైలర్ రాజు (11-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: బ్లెయిర్ Tugman (8-6) vs. వాల్టర్ స్మిత్ Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. టిమ్ కారాన్ (5-0)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: ఇల్యా Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: సారా పేయింగ్ (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (అరంగేట్రం)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: కీనన్ రేమండ్ (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (అరంగేట్రం)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

వెల్టర్‌వెయిట్ ప్రిలిమినరీ బౌట్: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)