ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY

Қарзӣ: Bellator MMA

TORINO, Италия. (Апрел 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.

Дар чорабинии асосии ин шом, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing Дек Fieldsbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.

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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Брайан Роҷерс (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.

DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. Макки (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the бисёр deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”

A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Anjela Pink (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 аз даври кушодашавии. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, на дертар, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT

Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) ва Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.

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TORINO, Италия. (Апрел 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE Фардо, Шанбе, Апрел 16 дар 10 Земле. ВА/PT.

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ки рӯ ба рӯ Брайан Роҷерс (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. Макки (3-0), ки биҷангад Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

Ҳамчунин, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) ва Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

Card асосӣ: (Live on SPIKE – 10 Земле. ВА/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 кг / 155.2 lbs.) против. Patricky Freire (70.5 кг / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 кг / 203.9 lbs.) против. Брайан Роҷерс (93.05 кг / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 кг / 145.4 lbs.) против. A.J. Макки (65.95 кг / 145.5 lbs.)

Anjela Pink (58.65 кг / 129.3 lbs.) против. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 кг / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 кг / 167.5 lbs.) против. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 кг / 168.2 lbs.)

Санта Моника, БА МИСЛИ. (Апрел 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Дек Fields ва Юҳанно Тейшейра have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) ва Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) апрел 16 ва 22 мутаносибан.

Дар натиҷа, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza.”

Дар ҳамин ҳол, Дар сурати ҳамкории асосии "Bellator 153: Henderson против. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Хенри Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ки рӯ ба рӯ Брайан Роҷерс (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. Макки (3-0), задухурдҳо Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Ҳамчунин, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) ва Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson против. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Бенсон Henderson (23-5), who challenges Андрей Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Бреннан Ward (13-3) goes to battle бар зидди “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Майкл "Venom" Page (9-0) чеҳраҳо Jeremie Holloway (7-1), ва Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Апрел 16 дар 10 Земле. ЕТ / PT, ҳол он "Bellator 153: Henderson против. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 Земле. ЕТ / 7 p.m. Ч., which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Торино " дар 11:00 Земле. ЕТ / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture дар "Bellator 148: Daley против. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 аз охир ӯ 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, аз 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 аз 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” дар қабул намояд.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Дониёл Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 аз худ 12 wins as a pro.

Пурра "Bellator 152: Pitbull против. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) против. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) против. Брайан Роҷерс (12-8)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Бут Фарқияти: A.J. Макки (3-0) против. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) против. Anjela Pink (Debut)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) против. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Пурра "Bellator 153: Koreshkov против. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Ҷаҳон Title Бут: Андрей Koreshkov (18-1) против. Бенсон Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-асосӣ Чорабиниҳо: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) против. Хенри Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Бут Фарқияти: Бреннан Ward (13-3) против. Evangelista "Cyborg" Сантос (20-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Бут Фарқияти: Михаил Page (9-0) против. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA Фарқияти Lightweight Бут: Brent Primus (6-0) против. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Сантос (27-5)

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