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Tickets for WSOF34 on sale now
LAS VEGAS (Outubro 10, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (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 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT), to kick off it’s “Who’s The Toughest?” program at WSOF34: Foster vs. Shields, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo. em Sábado, Novembro. 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,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai 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) e Jeremy Mahon (5-4) – both U.S. Marine Corps veterans – will do battle in a 150-pound catchweight contest.
Em um meio-pesados (205 libras) matchup that will headline the WSOF34 preliminary bout card, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Collins (3-2) irá colidir com 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) no peso leve (155 libras).
Shane Kruchten vs. Jeremy Mahon
A 6-foot-1, 32-year-old Kruchten of San Diego, Califa. saw action in the Iraq War in 2003 e 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) apresentação (mata-leão) in what was Kruchten’s World Series of Fighting debut. Antes da derrota, Kruchten had reeled off 11 vitórias consecutivas, 6 via submission and 3 via (T)KO.
5 pés-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) QUEM (socos) de Davis Sylvester no Bellator 149 em Fevereiro 19.
Brandon Collins vs. Chris Morgan
A 6-foot-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, Colo. will make his first professional start after a three-year amateur career that saw him compile an overall record of 5-2. Tudo 5 of his victories came inside the first round of action via (T)KO ou finalização.
Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutierrez
A 6-foot, 30-year-old Navarro of Denver served in the Army’s 75th Ranger Regimen, a special operations unit, entre 2004 e 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 ou finalização.
While not a veteran, o 5-foot-11, 23-year-old Gutierrez of Skagit Valley, Lavagem. was born into and raised by a family of Marines, com seu pai, 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 (socos) em Taylor Roberts em Fevereiro 27.
Preços a partir de $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 libras) campeão 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 o mundo do ranking Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10).
Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.
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SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Janeiro 12, 2016) - Ryan Couture (10-3) vai enfrentar Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7) during the main card of "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” em janeiro 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Califa.
Bellator officials previously announced two welterweight attractions featuring a main event pitting British slugger Paul Daley "Semtex" (37-13-2) contra Andy Uhrich (11-5) and a rematch featuring Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) contra 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) e Tony Johnson (9-2).
Além, the preliminary portion of the card has been completed, com a notícia de que Matt Perez (1-1) vai se reunir Eugene Cancino, Nick Bustamante (3-0) assume Salvador Becerra (4-2), Jermaine McDermott (1-0) lutas Eric Huggins (1-0) e João Paulo Elias (3-0) também será em acção.
"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares irá transmitir ao vivo em Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App em 5 p.m. PT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $25 and are on sale now at the Save Mart Center Box Office, bem como Ticketmaster.com e Bellator.com.
Atualmente envolvido em uma série de vitórias de quatro lutas, incluindo seus dois primeiros concursos com MMA Bellator, Couture will look to start off 2016 on the right foot. O filho de lenda do MMA Randy Couture, o ex-concorrente do Strikeforce tenha terminado todas as vitórias por finalização acima mencionados mata-leão. Couture was slated to compete at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," but his opponent missed weight by more than 16 libras.
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 14th 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.
Complete "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 MMA Característica Lightweight Bout: Ryan Couture (10-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Característica: Raphael Butler (9-1) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)
Card preliminar:
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Mark Dickman (10-2) vs. Thomas Diagne (5-5-1)
Luta contra o peso mosca do Bellator MMA: Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) vs. Amber Tackett (1-1)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Característica: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smitley (9-7
Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Mason Fowler (2-0) vs. TBA
Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-2) vs. Josh San Diego (5-1)
Luta contra o peso mosca do Bellator MMA: Matt Perez (1-1) vs. Eugene Cancino (Estréia)
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Nick Bustamante (3-0) vs. Salvador Becerra (4-2)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: João Paulo 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 29th EVENT
SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Dezembro 17, 2015) - Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) e 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.
Agora, the pair of welterweights will run it back during the main card of "Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” em Janeiro 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Califa.
Bellator officials previously announced two additional welterweight attractions featuring a main event of Josh Koscheck (17-10) contra Matt Secor (7-2) and a co-main event pitting British slugger Paul Daley "Semtex" (37-13-2) contra Andy Uhrich (11-5).
Hoje, the preliminary portion of the card is filling up, com a notícia de que Anthony Avila (12-4) vai enfrentar John Reedy (11-6), Javy Ayala (8-4) batalhas Carl Seumanutafa (9-6) e Art Arcienega (14-5) contra Justin Smiley (9-7). Lutas adicionais serão anunciados em breve.
"Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, enquanto lutas preliminares irá transmitir ao vivo em Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App em 5 p.m. PT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $25 and are on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, bem como Ticketmaster.com e 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.
Atualizado "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 MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)
Card preliminar:
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Característica: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)
MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smiley (9-7)
Uncasville, CT. (Julho 16, 2015) - A pesagem oficial-ins para "Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov "concluiu hoje de O Mohegan Sun Arena, com tanto Welterweight Douglas Lima (26-5) e seu adversário Andrey Koreshkov (17-1) bater suas marcas de 170 libras.
Para além da cabeça de cartaz acima mencionado, Bellator 140, que vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E / 8 p.m. CT, apresenta quatro atrações adicionais imperdível welterweight.
No co-main event, o explosivo Paul Daley "Semtex" (36-13) olha para pôr fim à actual série de vitórias de Dennis Olson(14-8). Daley olha para impressionar mais uma vez quando ele compete em Connecticut, acompanhamento de sua vitória no "British Invasion" em fevereiro.
Hometown favorito "Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) olha para permanecer invicto em 2015 quando ele conhece Roger Carroll (16-11), que substituiu Gavin Sterritt no curto prazo. "Irish" não tem sido envolvido em uma luta que atingiu decisão dos juízes, uma vez 2012.
Invicto Edinboro University of Pennsylvania luta destaque Chris “O Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) recebe o teste mais duro de sua carreira, quando ele conhece colega wrestler All-American e nove anos MMA veterano Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).
Na abertura de combate televisivo da noite, Michael Page "Venom" (7-0) tentará voltar ao seu impressionante tendência de terminar as lutas, quando ele enfrenta 29 luta veterano Rudy Bears "más notícias" (16-13). "MVP" foi originalmente agendado para competir em fevereiro, mas durante os preparativos para o ataque, sofreu um corte que o manteve fora de ação desde o ano passado.
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Cartão Principal (9 p.m. E)
Douglas Lima (170 lb.) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (170 lb.)
Paul Daley (171 lb.) vs. Dennis Olson (173 lb.)
*Olson multado por falta de peso
Brennan Ward (171 lb.) vs. Roger Carroll (171 lb.)
Chris Honeycutt (171 lb.) vs. Paul Bradley (171 lb.)
Michael Page (171 lb.) vs. Rudy Bears (170.75 lb.)
Card preliminar (6:45 p.m. E)
Kaline Medeiros (124.25 lb.) vs. Sarah Pagar (128.5 lb.)
*Payant multado por falta de peso
Dean Hancock (155.75 lb.) vs. Alex Dunworth (155.25 lb.)
Ryan Quinn (159.75 lb.) vs. Waylon Lowe (160 lb.)
Billy Giovanella (125.75 lb.) vs. Remo Cardarelli (123 lb.)
Blair Tugman (136 lb.) vs. Kin Moy (138.25 lb.)
*Moy multado por falta de peso
Parker Porter (260.25 lb.) vs. Eric Bedard (257 lb.)
Ilya Kotau (170.5 lb.) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (171 lb.)
SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Julho 13, 2015) - Connecticut própria"Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) vai competir contra um novo adversário no "Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,"Que acontece nesteSexta-feira, Julho 17 na Arena Mohegan Sun em Uncasville, CT. Roger "O Leprechaun" Carroll (16-11) concordou em enfrentar o perigoso welterweight em aviso prévio de sete dias, in the place of Gavin Sterritt, que se retirou da competição e foi posteriormente cortado do plantel promocional.
"Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov "apresenta cinco lutas de classe mundial 170 libras, incluindo o campeão mundial Douglas Lima (26-5) e Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), Michael Page "Venom" (7-0) assumindo Rudy Bears (16-13), e nocauteador Paul Daley "Semtex" (36-13-2) desafiador Dennis Olson (14-8).
O principal cartão vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuita pela Spike em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto as lutas preliminares anunciados transmitir em Spike.com em 7 p.m. E. Bilhetes limitados para “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” que começam em apenas $25, permanecem à venda no Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office ou Ticketmaster.com.
Tendo vencido Temporada do Bellator 9 Middleweight torneio, Ward decidiu testar a si mesmo na divisão meio-médio, e brilhou em sua estréia 170 libras com uma primeira rodada submissão mata-leão vitória sobre Curtis Millender em "Bellator: A invasão britânica "em fevereiro deste ano.
O Waterford, Conn. nativo tem uma afinidade para o acabamento, tendo terminado nove de seus dez inclinações profissionais antes de chegar a decisão dos juízes. Com sua cidade natal apenas dez milhas de distância do local, "Irish" é a certeza de ter uma vantagem gaiola forte sobre seu oponente curto aviso prévio.
Carroll cavalga em Connecticut, no meio de uma série de vitórias de três lutas. O Claremont, N.C. residente passou a maior parte de sua carreira no MMA sete anos competindo em 185 libras-, mas vai fazer a mudança para welterweight para sua estréia no MMA Bellator.
"O Leprechaun" se encaixa na descrição de um "especialista em finalizações,"Com 15 da sua 16 vitórias como uma vinda profissional por meio de fazer seu oponente desistir. Uma metade de Carroll Irmãos BJJ, Roger também funciona como um instrutor de jiu-jitsu brasileiro ao lado de seu irmão José no Superior Academia de Artes Marciais na Carolina do Norte.
Cartão Principal (9 P.M. HUSA)
Bellator Welterweight Title Fight: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Roger Carroll (16-11)
Bellator Welterweight luta Característica: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)
Card preliminar (7 P.M. HUSA)
Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Blair Tugman (7-5) vs. Kin Moy (6-2)
Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Ilya Kotau (estréia) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (1-0)
Bellator Heavyweight Preliminar Luta: Parker Porter (5-4) vs. Eric Bedard (6-5)
Bellator Bantamweight Preliminar Luta: Billy Giovanella (8-3) vs. Remo Cardarelli (4-2)
Bellator Lightweight Preliminar Luta: Dean Hancock (1-0) vs. Alex Dunworth (2-1, 1 NC)
Bellator Flyweight Preliminar Luta: Kaline Medeiros (4-4) vs. Sarah Pagar (1-0)
Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Waylon Lowe (15-6, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Quinn (10-5, 1 NC)
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