TEL AVIV, Israa'iilow. (November 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) ka dhanka ah Douglas Lima(27-6).
Iyadoo "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Fridaynight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.
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BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT
Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Hadda, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Israa'iil, Friday this habeen! |
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What to Watch: Lima vs. Koreshkov
Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov. |
Champions: Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme. |
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Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan
Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition. |
5 Wareeg: Lena Ovchynnikova
Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut. |
Event Info
A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Andrey Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Waxaa intaa dheer, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Ugu dambeyntii, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) ka dhanka ah Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.
The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Waxaa intaa dheer, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.
"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israa'iil, and will air in America on SPIKE Friday, November 11 at 9 p.m. IYO / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.
"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” Fight Card
Welterweight World Title Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Alex Trofimov (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Avi Baron (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Omri Barel (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay) vs. Itai Gayer (Kulankiisii ugu horeysay)