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Tickets for WSOF34 on sale now
LAS VEGAS (Oktober 10, 2016) - World Series of Veg (www.WSOF.com) announced that it has tabbed four military veterans for action in three different bouts, including one that will air on its live NBCSN telecast (10:30 namiddag. EN/7:30 namiddag. PT), to kick off it’s “Who’s The Toughest?” program at WSOF34: Foster vs. Shields, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Lap. op Saterdag, November. 12.
The league also announced that Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-4) has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled heavyweight matchup with former world champion Smealinho “The Prince” Rama (9-2) due to a knee injury. Rama will now face Kevin Sears (4-2).
“We are extremely excited to launch the ‘Who’s The Toughest?’ program with a group of four professional fighters that have served our country valiantly, and who have since been looking for a potentially career-changing opportunity to compete on a major stage,"Sê World Series of Veg President Vader Chiefs.
World Series of Fighting announced in May that it would be launching “Who’s The Toughest?” in order to provide military veterans who are active or aspiring MMA fighters, with the opportunity to compete under its promotion.
Leading off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF34, Shane Kruchten (11-4) en Jeremy Mahon (5-4) – both U.S. Marine Corps veterans – will do battle in a 150-pound catchweight contest.
In 'n ligte swaargewig (205 pond) matchup that will headline the WSOF34 preliminary bout card, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Collins (3-2) sal bots met Chris Morgan (0-0), who will make his professional debut.
The fourth veteran, former U.S. Army ranger Nicoli Navarro (3-1), will square off with unbeaten upstart Alan Gutierrez (2-0) by liggewig (155 pond).
Shane Kruchten vs. Jeremy Mahon
Die 6-voet-1, 32-year-old Kruchten of San Diego, Kalifornië. saw action in the Iraq War in 2003 en 2004, and was subsequently awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and a Combat Action Ribbon for his efforts in battle before retiring from the military with the rank of Lance Corporal.
Since turning professional in 2007, Kruchten has donated a portion of each of his fight purses to the Mighty Oaks Warrior Foundation, a California-based retreat for veterans run by fellow U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former World Series of Fighting competitor Chad Robichaux.
Kruchten’s start will bring an end to a two-and-a-half-year hiatus that he took following a loss to Mike Corey by way of second round (2:59) voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) in what was Kruchten’s World Series of Fighting debut. Voor die nederlaag, Kruchten had reeled off 11 agtereenvolgende oorwinnings, 6 via submission and 3 via (T)KO.
The 5-foot-10, 37-year-old Mahon of Houston, Texas was deployed to Iraq during the initial invasion of the country in 2003, and later served as a security contractor in Fallujah, working to procure the safety of civilians there.
Before retiring as a Sergeant, Mahon earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as a Presidential Unit Citation. He runs a non-profit organization, DAWG Foundation, which trains dogs and offers them to veterans in need of everyday assistance.
Mahon is looking to notch his third straight victory following a second round (4:22) WIE (stoot) van Davis Sylvester by Bellator 149 op Februarie 19.
Brandon Collins vs. Chris Morgan
Die 6-voet-1, 32-year-old Collins of Houston, Texas was also a recipient of a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during his eight-year stint (2004-2012) with the Marine Corps that saw him tour Afghanistan where he was a special operations officer and his unit’s martial arts instructor.
Collins was a member of his North Carolina base’s boxing team and, after relocating to California, he quickly transitioned to MMA.
Morgan, a 6-foot-3, 28-year-old resident of Denver, Lap. will make his first professional start after a three-year amateur career that saw him compile an overall record of 5-2. Alle 5 of his victories came inside the first round of action via (T)KO of voorlegging.
Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutierrez
Die 6-voet, 30-year-old Navarro of Denver served in the Army’s 75ste Ranger Regimen, a special operations unit, tussen 2004 en 2008, eventually reaching the rank of Corporal.
During his four-year tenure in the military, Navarro earned a Combat Infantry Badge, an Expert Infantry Badge and a Parachutist Badge.
Navarro is a student of retired, former Muay Thai world champion and UFC star Duane “Bang” Ludwig. All three of Navarro’s professional victories to date have come by way of (T)KO of voorlegging.
While not a veteran, die 5-voet-11, 23-year-old Gutierrez of Skagit Valley, Was. was born into and raised by a family of Marines, saam met sy pa, mother and brother all having served. Gutierrez dedicates each of his fights to his recently deceased brother.
Gutierrez made quick work of each of his first two professional opponents, to date, submitting Ryan Schecterson with a brabo choke in the first round (2:00) of action in Gutierrez’s professional debut on May 9, 2015, and scoring a first round (1:11) KO (stoot) op Taylor Roberts op Februarie 27.
Prys van $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” are on sale at the Budweiser Events Center box office, BudweiserEventsCenter.com, and by phone at 1-877-544-TIXX.
In the main event of WSOF34, reigning world welterweight (170 pond) kampioen Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Jake Shields (31-8-1).
In the welterweight co-main event, Paul Bradley (23-6), will make his promotional debut for World Series of Fighting and take on former top 10 wêreld ingedeel Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10).
Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.
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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Januarie 12, 2016) - Ryan Couture (10-3) sal in die gesig staar Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7) during the main card of "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” Januarie 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Kalifornië.
Bellator officials previously announced two welterweight attractions featuring a main event pitting British slugger Paul "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) teen Andy Uhrich (11-5) and a rematch featuring Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) teen Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0, 1 NC), which will serve as the co-main event. Rounding out the Spike-televised main card will be heavyweights Raphael Butler (9-1) en Tony Johnson (9-2).
Daarbenewens, the preliminary portion of the card has been completed, with the news that Matt Perez (1-1) sal voldoen Eugene Cancino, Nick Bustamante (3-0) neem op Salvador Becerra (4-2), Jermaine McDermott (1-0) gevegte Eric Huggins (1-0) en John Paul Elias (3-0) sal ook in aksie wees.
"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App by 5 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $25 and are on sale now at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Tans verdiep in 'n vier-stryd segetog, insluitende sy eerste twee wedstryde met Bellator MMA, Couture will look to start off 2016 on the right foot. Die seun van MMA legende Randy Couture, die voormalige Strikeforce mededinger klaar al die genoemde oorwinnings via agter naak verstik voorlegging. Couture was slated to compete at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," but his opponent missed weight by more than 16 pond.
Standing opposite of Couture will be the elder “Pitbull” brother, who agreed to the fight on short notice after Derek Anderson was forced to withdraw due to injury. Freire competed during the last event of 2015 and will now make his 14ste appearance for Bellator MMA during the first event of 2016. It’s worth noting that 10 of Freire’s wins have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.
Volledige "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” Fight Card
Bellator MMA Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (37-13-2) vs. Andy Uhrich (11-5)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)
Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Ryan Couture (10-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7)
Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Raphael Butler (9-1) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)
Voorlopige Card:
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Mark Dickman (10-2) vs. Thomas Diagne (5-5-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) vs. Amber Tackett (1-1)
Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smitley (9-7
Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Mason Fowler (2-0) vs. TBA
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-2) vs. Josh San Diego (5-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Matt Perez (1-1) vs. Eugene Cancino (Debuut)
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Nick Bustamante (3-0) vs. Salvador Becerra (4-2)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: John Paul Elias (3-0) vs. TBA
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jermaine McDermott (1-0) vs. Eric Huggins (1-0)
THREE PRELIMINARY BOUTS ALSO ADDED TO THE JANUARY 29ste EVENT
SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Desember 17, 2015) - Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) en Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0, 1 NC) were in the middle of a great fight, when an accidental headbutt opened a gash on the head of Bradley, which led to the fight being called a no contest.
Nou, the pair of welterweights will run it back during the main card of "Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” op Januarie 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Kalifornië.
Bellator officials previously announced two additional welterweight attractions featuring a main event of Josh Koscheck (17-10) versus Matt Secor (7-2) and a co-main event pitting British slugger Paul "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) teen Andy Uhrich (11-5).
Vandag, the preliminary portion of the card is filling up, with the news that Anthony Avila (12-4) sal in die gesig staar John Reedy (11-6), Javy Ayala (8-4) gevegte Carl Seumanutafa (9-6) en Art Arcienega (14-5) versus Justin Smiley (9-7). Bykomende gevegte sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.
"Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” airs live and free on Spike at 9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App by 5 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $25 and are on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Aptly nicknamed “The Cutt,” the 27-year-old Honeycutt is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler out of Edinboro University. Following his collegiate wrestling career, which ended with a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, Honeycutt enlisted the help of fellow Edinboro wrestler Josh Koscheck, who he now trains with at the longtime MMA veteran’s Dethrone Base Camp in Fresno.
Honeycutt made his Bellator MMA debut in September 2014, scoring a TKO victory over Aaron Wilkinson. He picked up his second win for the promotion at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko,” scoring a TKO win over Clayton MacFarlane.
The 32-year-old Bradley is an Iowa native who also earned a pair of NCAA Division I All-American honors while competing at the famed University of Iowa. Bradley turned to mixed martial arts in 2006 and earned 11 consecutive victories to open his career, picking up the Ring of Combat middleweight title along the way.
Bradley made his way to the Bellator MMA cage in 2013, and in four appearances to date, has already picked up decision victories over Josh Neer and Karl Amoussou. While Bradley’s base is firmly in wrestling, he’s developed into a complete martial artist during his time in the sport and owns seven of his career wins by knockout with another seven coming by way of submission.
Updated "Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” Fight Card
Bellator MMA Welterweight Main Event: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Matt Secor (7-2)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (37-13-2) vs. Andy Uhrich (11-5)
Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)
Voorlopige Card:
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)
Bellator Plaasmoorde Swaargewig Kenmerk Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)
Bellator MMA veertje Feature Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smiley (9-7)
Uncasville, CT. (Julie 16, 2015) - Die amptelike weeg-ins vir "Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov "gesluit vandag van die Mohegan Sun Arena, with both Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) en sy teenstander Andrey Koreshkov (17-1) slaan hul 170-pond punte.
In bykomend tot die bogenoemde lektor, Bellator 140, wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT, met vier bykomende moet-sien welterweight aantreklikhede.
In die mede-hoofren, die plofbare Paul "Semtex" Daley (36-13) lyk om 'n einde te maak aan die huidige segetog van Dennis Olson(14-8). Daley lyk om te beïndruk weer toe hy kompeteer in Connecticut, volgende op sy oorwinning in "Britse inval" in Februarie.
Tuisdorp gunsteling "Ierse" Brennan Ward (10-3) lyk onoorwonne in te bly 2015 toe hy aan Roger Carroll (16-11), wat Gavin Sterritt vervang op kort kennisgewing,. "Ierse" het nie betrokke is in 'n stryd wat telkaarte die beoordelaars se sedert bereik 2012.
Onoorwonne Edinboro Universiteit van Pennsylvania stoei opvallende Chris “The Cutt” HONEYCUTT (6-0) ontvang die moeilikste toets van sy loopbaan, toe hy aan mede All-American stoeier en nege jaar MMA veteraan Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).
In die opening van televisie bout van die aand, Michael "gif" Page (7-0) sal probeer om terug te keer na sy indrukwekkende tendens van afwerking gevegte wanneer hy gesigte 29-stryd veteraan Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13). "MVP" is oorspronklik na verwagting om te kompeteer in Februarie, maar tydens die aanloop tot die bout, 'n sny opgedoen wat hom gehou het buite aksie sedert verlede jaar.
Main kaart (9 namiddag. EN)
Douglas Lima (170 lbs.) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (170 lbs.)
Paul Daley (171 lbs.) vs. Dennis Olson (173 lbs.)
*Olson beboet vir vermiste gewig
Brennan Ward (171 lbs.) vs. Roger Carroll (171 lbs.)
Chris HONEYCUTT (171 lbs.) vs. Paul Bradley (171 lbs.)
Michael Page (171 lbs.) vs. Rudy Bears (170.75 lbs.)
Voorlopige Card (6:45 namiddag. EN)
Kaline Medeiros (124.25 lbs.) vs. Sarah Betaal (128.5 lbs.)
*Betalend beboet vir vermiste gewig
Dean Hancock (155.75 lbs.) vs. Alex Dunworth (155.25 lbs.)
Ryan Quinn (159.75 lbs.) vs. Waylon Lowe (160 lbs.)
Billy Giovanella (125.75 lbs.) vs. Remo Cardarelli (123 lbs.)
Blair Tugman (136 lbs.) vs. Kin Moy (138.25 lbs.)
*Moy beboet vir vermiste gewig
Parker Porter (260.25 lbs.) vs. Eric Bedard (257 lbs.)
Ilya Kotau (170.5 lbs.) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (171 lbs.)
SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (Julie 13, 2015) - Connecticut se eie"Ierse" Brennan Ward (10-3) sal meeding teen 'n nuwe opponent op "Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,"Wat plaasvind hierdieVrydag, Julie 17 by die Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Roger "Die Dwerg" Carroll (16-11) het ingestem om die gevaarlike welterweight gesig op sewe dae kennis, in the place of Gavin Sterritt, wat onttrek uit die wedstryd en is daarna gesny uit die promosie rooster.
"Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov "beskik oor vyf wêreldklas 170-pond aanvalle insluitend wêreldkampioen Douglas Lima (26-5) en Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), Michael "gif" Page (7-0) neem op Rudy Bears (16-13), en uitklophou kunstenaar Paul "Semtex" Daley (36-13-2) uitdagende Dennis Olson (14-8).
Die belangrikste card eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl die aangekondig voorlopige Bouts stroom op Spike.com by 7 namiddag. EN. Beperkte kaartjies vir “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat begin by net $25, bly nou op die rakke by die Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office of Ticketmaster.com.
Gewen Bellator se seisoen 9 Middelgewigtitel toernooi, Ward het besluit om homself te toets in die afdeling welterweight, en skyn in sy 170-pond debuut met 'n eerste-ronde agter naak verstik voorlegging oorwinning oor Curtis Millender op "Bellator: Die Britse inval "die afgelope Februarie.
Die Waterford, Conn. moedertaal het 'n affiniteit vir die afwerking, nege van sy tien professionele hellings nadat geëindig voordat telkaarte die beoordelaars se. Met sy tuisdorp n skrale tien myl ver weg van die lokaal, "Irish" is seker 'n sterk huis hok voordeel oor sy kort kennisgewing opponent.
Carroll ry in Connecticut in die middel van 'n drie-stryd segetog. Die Claremont, N.C. inwoner het die kompetisie op 185-pond meeste van sy sewe jaar gemeng martial arts loopbaan bestee, maar sal die skuif na weltergewig vir sy Bellator MMA buiging.
"Die Dwerg" pas by die beskrywing van 'n "voorlegging spesialis,"Met 15 van sy 16 oorwinnings as 'n professionele koms deur middel van die maak van sy teenstander ophou. Een helfte van Carroll Brothers BJJ, Roger verdubbel ook as 'n Brasiliaanse jiu jitsu-instrukteur saam met sy broer Joseph by Superior Martial Arts Academy in Noord-Carolina.
Main kaart (9 Namiddag. EST)
Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Roger Carroll (16-11)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)
Voorlopige Card (7 Namiddag. EST)
Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Blair Tugman (7-5) vs. Kin Moy (6-2)
Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Ilya Kotau (debuut) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (1-0)
Bellator Swaargewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Parker Porter (5-4) vs. Eric Bedard (6-5)
Bellator Pluim Gewichten Rekordeksamen Fight: Billy Giovanella (8-3) vs. Remo Cardarelli (4-2)
Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Dean Hancock (1-0) vs. Alex Dunworth (2-1, 1 NC)
Bellator vlieggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Kaline Medeiros (4-4) vs. Sarah Betaal (1-0)
Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Waylon Lowe (15-6, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Quinn (10-5, 1 NC)
Oor Bellator MMA
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