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Alexander Shlemenko defeats Paul Bradley, Kunchenko retains M-1 Challenge title

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M-1 INSELELE 74 IMIPHUMELA OFFICIAL

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSCOW (March 4, 2017) — Middleweight Russian Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko wanqoba American Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-1 Challenge 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0) spoiled the M-1 Global debut of former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), fighting out of San Diego, by way of a three-round unanimous decision in the main event of the evening. Shlemenko, who last year captured the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship, remained undefeated in M-1 Global competition.
Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), of Russia, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16th Ukunqoba, half of which in M-1 Global competition, with a five-round unanimous decision over fellow countryman Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0) in the co-feature.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko cruised to his 16th pro win with a defeat
Popular Russian welterweight Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0) made a strong statement as a legitimate title contender with his three-round unanimous decision over Russian MMA veteran Mogamed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), the former M-1 Selection middleweight champion.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0) isebangeni ngokwakhe for enye shot isihloko, stopping American Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0) on punches in the second round.
In the final main card fight, Brazilian ukukhanya wesibhakela Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) made an impressive M-1 Global debut, taking a three-round decision from his Ukrainian opponent, Boris “Bora” Polezhay (15-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0).
In zokukwazi action ikhadi, Middleweight Russian Valery “The Russian Hammer” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) lived up to his nickname with an opening-round knockout of Brazilian Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M-1: 0-1-0), undefeated Russian welterweight Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from German Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) used an arm-triangle choke to submit Ukrainian Aleksey Sotnikov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), South Korean Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) futhi Russian Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) balwa a ezintathu-round draw, Welterweight Russian Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) locked in a rear-naked choke hold to defeat German Arda “Boma Ye” Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) by first-round submission, and Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0) punched out Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), of Germany, e emzuliswaneni wesibili.
Complete results & photo gallery ngezansi:
IKHADI MAIN
ISENZAKALO MAIN – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Russia
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Russia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Russia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Ukraine
IKHADI Preliminary
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Russia.
WTKO/KO1 (punches – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazil
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Germany
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Russia
WSUB1 (okukhulisa-naked binda – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Germany
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (ingalo-triangle binda – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Iningizimu Korea
D3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Russia
Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO2 (punches – 3:50)
Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Germany




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M-1 INSELELE 75 Izisindo OFFICIAL

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IKHADI MAIN

ISENZAKALO MAIN – MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), Russia 184 1/2 lbs. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(L) Alexey KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Champion, Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Challenger, Russia 164 1/2 lbs. (74.8 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Russia 169 1/2 lbs. (77.1 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Russia 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), USA 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT – 3 X 5
Boris POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Ukraine 204 1/2 lbs. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brazil 205 lbs. (93 kg)
IKHADI Preliminary
MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M-1: 1-2-2), Russia. 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brazil 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Germany 154 lbs. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Russia 154 1/2 lbs. (70.2 kg)
ARDA “Boma Ye” ADAS (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Germany 176 lbs. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Russia 173 1/2 lbs. (78.9 kg)
LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Ukraine 149 lbs. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMAN BOGATOV (0-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Russia 149 lbs. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL YOUNG (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Iningizimu Korea 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Russia 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Germany 158 lbs. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
Raul TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 lbs. (72.0 kg)

NINI: Friday, March 3, 2017

LAPHO: Moscow, Russia
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American middleweight Paul Bradley Steps up to challenge “Storm” Alexander Shlemenko in main event

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M-1 Challenge 75, March 3, e Moscow, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 27, 2017) – American MMA veteran Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley has stepped up to meet the awesome challenge presented by 2016 M-1 Grand Prix middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko in the March 3rd M-1 Challenge 75 main event in Moscow.
M-1 Challenge 75 will be streamed live from Moscow in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Ababukeli bazokwazi ukubukela ukulwa zokukwazi kanye ikhadi main ngokungena kwi babhalise www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, kanye Android ne-Apple smart and amaphilisi.
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (54-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0) wanqoba owabe M-1 Challenge iqhawe Vyacheslav Vasilevsky last year in the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship semifinals and championship final, ngokulandelana, by three-round majority decision and third-round submission (binda). Shlemenko vs. Vasilevsky I & II were also the M-1 Challenge 68 & 64 Fights of the Night.
Former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-7-0, M-1: 0-0-0) will be making his M-1 Challenge debut, Nokho, he’s a seasoned MMA veteran having fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator kanye World Series of Fighting.
The 33-year-old Bradley, fighting out of San Diego (California), was a standout wrestler at the powerhouse University of Iowa. He is known for his physical strength, tremendous endurance, and balanced stand-up and ground skills.
Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), of Russia, will defend his title in the co-feature against Maksin Grabovich (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), of Russia, who replaced injured Kazakh challenger Shaukat Rakhmonov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0).
Russian welterweight prospect Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0) meets Russian veteran Magomed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), while another American fighter, engasindi Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), will make his M-1 Global debut against former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), of Ukraine.
Rounding out a loaded M-1 Challenge 75 main card is a middleweight clash between Russian favorite Valery “The Russian Hammer” Myasinikov (10-1-2, M-1: 1-1-2) and Spaniard Enoc Kuyasiza Ekuxazululeni Torres (19-9-1, M-1: 5-6-1).
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING KICKS OFF “WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?” WITH FOUR MILITARY VETERANS DOING BATTLE IN LOVELAND, COLORADO ON SATURDAY, NOV. 12

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Okuningi: Kevin Sears replaces injured Josh Copeland against Smealinho Rama in heavyweight action

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale now

 

Las Vegas (October 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. KANYE/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, Lap. on Saturday, Nov. 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,"Kusho World Series of Ukulwa President Baba 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) futhi Jeremy Mahon (5-4) – both U.S. Marine Corps veterans – will do battle in a 150-pound catchweight contest.

In a wesibhakela ukukhanya (205 amakhilogremu) matchup that will headline the WSOF34 preliminary bout card, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Collins (3-2) zishayisane 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) at engasindi (155 amakhilogremu).

Shane Kruchten vs. Jeremy Mahon

The 6-foot-1, 32-year-old Kruchten of San Diego, Calif. saw action in the Iraq War in 2003 futhi 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) ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) in what was Kruchten’s World Series of Fighting debut. Ngaphambi ukunqotshwa, Kruchten had reeled off 11 kunqoba ezilandelanayo, 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) WHO (punches) of Davis Sylvester at Bellator 149 on February 19.

Brandon Collins vs. Chris Morgan

The 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, Lap. will make his first professional start after a three-year amateur career that saw him compile an overall record of 5-2. All 5 of his victories came inside the first round of action via (T)KO noma ukuzithoba.

Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutierrez

I 6-foot, 30-year-old Navarro of Denver served in the Army’s 75th Ranger Regimen, a special operations unit, phakathi 2004 futhi 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 noma ukuzithoba.

While not a veteran, 5-foot-11, 23-year-old Gutierrez of Skagit Valley, Geza. was born into and raised by a family of Marines, noyise, 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 (punches) on Taylor Roberts on February 27.

Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe kusuka $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 amakhilogremu) champion 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 world-zibalwa Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10).

Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.

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WORLD uchungechunge SILWA: JON FITCH-JAKE SHIELDS WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 IN LOVELAND, COLORADO LIVE ON NBCSN

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Okuningi:
Josh Copeland vs. Smealinho Rama in heavyweight battle
Paul Bradley vs. Yushin Okami in welterweight collision

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale Friday, Isikhombisa. 16

Las Vegas (September 13, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) officially announced today the highly-anticipated welterweight (170 amakhilogremu) title fight between reigning world champion Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) and number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Jake Shields (31-8-1) ngoba Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo., siphile on NBCSN at 10:30 p.m. KANYE/7:30 p.m. PT.

Ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe kusuka $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” go on sale on Friday, Isikhombisa. 16 at the Budweiser Events Center box office, BudweiserEventsCenter.com, or by phone at 1-877-544-TIXX.

“This is a fight between two of the sport’s most seasoned and accomplished competitors, and a matchup that has been building for quite some time, so we are excited to see it finally come to fruition in the decagon cage, and to crown the better man that night, our world welterweight champion,"Kusho World Series of Ukulwa President Baba Chiefs.

In addition to the main event, World Series of Fighting announced a featured heavyweight attraction pitting Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-4) ngokumelene iqhawe zangaphambili Smealinho “The Prince” Rama (9-2), as well as the promotional debut of battle-tested Paul Bradley (23-6), who will take on former top 10 world-zibalwa Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10) in a welterweight affair.

Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.

Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields

I 6-foot, 38-year-old Fitch of Las Vegas, Nev. via Fort Wayne, In. will put his title on the line for the second time since seizing the vacant belt on October 17, 2015, when he earned a unanimous decision over Yushin Okami.

Fitch, who has faced and defeated some of the best rival welterweight fighters of his era to cement his legacy in the sport, risked his World Series of Fighting title for the first time on April 2, defeating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Joao Zeferino by way of unanimous decision.

Fighting out of San Francisco, Calif., the-foot 6, 37-year-old Shields will seek his fourth major world championship. The Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt held both the Shooto and EliteXC welterweight straps as well as the Strikeforce middleweight crown.

Like Fitch, Shields has provided fight fans with a host of memories, including his unforgettable, upset unanimous decision defeat of future Hall of FamerDan Henderson ngo-Ephreli 17, 2010. Shields also boasts a split decision win over reigning UFC champion Tyron Woodley as well as a split decision victory over UFC superstar Demian Maia.

Josh Copeland vs. Smealinho Rama

The 6-foot-1, 33-year-old Copeland is coming off what was perhaps the grittiest performance of his four-year professional career in his bid for the World Series of Fighting heavyweight title against reigning champion Blagoy Ivanov. Copeland stood toe-to-toe and held his own against the Sambo champion, but was left on the losing end of a unanimous decision after five competitive rounds of action.

Copeland, who has notched 7 of yakhe 12 professional victories by way of (T)KO noma ukuzithoba, earned his place in the world title fight by taking a unanimous decision from Mike “300” Hayes at WSOF29 on March 12.

The 6-foot-1, 24-year-old Rama of Calgary, Alberta, Canada made history on October 11, 2014, becoming the first-ever World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion by scoring a devastating, 51-second TKO (punches) on Derrick “Caveman” Mehman at WSOF14.

Rama, who also holds a unanimous decision win over Steve Mocco in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage, surrendered the heavyweight title after being submitted (binda guillotine) by Ivanov in the third round (1:17) of their bout on June 5, 2015.

Paul Bradley vs. Yushin Okami

One of World Series of Fighting’s recent, high-profile acquisitions, 5-foot-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Calif. signed with the league after decimating previously unbeaten Chris Honeycutt by way of TKO (punches) in just 40 seconds in the Bellator MMA cage on January 29, 2016.

A zangaphambili, two-time All-American wrestling star for NCAA Division I University of Iowa, Bradley placed as high as fourth in the national championships before turning to MMA in 2006 where he has since faced off with elite competition in the UFC and Strikeforce.

Similar to his opponent, 6-foot-2, 35-year-old Okami of Kanagawa, Japan has scrapped with top-level, world ranked competition to earn his place in the decagon cage.

Since the loss to Fitch, Okami, a veteran of the UFC as well as PRIDE, has since reeled off two consecutive victories in his home country – a second round (4:23) WHO (corner stoppage) of Ryuta Sakurai e Tokyo on February 27, and a first round (2:06) ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) of Shingo Suzukion July 24.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS WELTERWEIGHT STAR PAUL BRADLEY TO EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT

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Las Vegas (July 14, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed another heralded star – welterweight (170 amakhilogremu) powerhouse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (23-6, 2 NC) – i okukhethekile, multi-fight agreement.

-5 foot-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Calif. will make his debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage on a date to be announced.

“We are excited to welcome aboard Paul Bradley, and look forward to having him test his skills in our highly competitive welterweight division,"Kusho World Series of Ukulwa President Baba Chiefs. “Paul has fought and triumphed over some top caliber opposition during his 10-year career, so we are confident that he will be a great addition to our roster.”

In isiqalo bokugcina elapha January 29, Bradley, who originally hails from Tama, Iowa, scored a stunning, 40-second TKO (punches) on previously undefeated, rising star and fellow, former collegiate wrestling ace Chris Honeycutt at Bellator 148.

A veteran of both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce and a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrestengokoqobo series, Bradley will look for his third consecutive win when he competes under the World Series of Fighting promotional banner for the first time.

Prior to the victory over Honeycutt, Bradley notched a unanimous decision over Josh "The Dentist" nokuba at Bellator 129 ngo-Okthoba 17, 2014.

A lifelong athlete, Bradley twice earned All-American honors while wrestling for the University of Iowa. He placed as high as fourth in the NCAA national championships during his tenure at the NCAA Division I program.

Phila World Series of Fighting isinyathelo ebuyela NBCSN on Saturday, July 30 at 10:30 p.m. KANYE/7:30 p.m. PT, with star-studded event featuring two world championship rematches.

In the main event of WSOF32, reigning bantamweight (135 amakhilogremu) championUMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will risk his title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1) ngenkathi, uma kwenzeka co-main, featherweight (145 amakhilogremu) champion Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title against the fighter he took it from – Lance Palmer (10-2).
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RYAN COUTURE-PATRICKY “PITBULL” FREIRE COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 148: DALEY VS. UHRICH’

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Santa Monica, Calif. (January 12, 2016) - Ryan Couture (10-3) abayobhekana Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7) during the main card of "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” ngoJanuwari 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

 

Bellator officials previously announced two welterweight attractions featuring a main event pitting British slugger UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) ngokumelene Andy Uhrich (11-5) and a rematch featuring Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) ngokumelene 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) futhi Tony Johnson (9-2).

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, the preliminary portion of the card has been completed, with the news that Matt Perez (1-1) ziyohlangana Eugene Cancino, Nick Bustamante (3-0) liba Salvador Becerra (4-2), Jermaine McDermott (1-0) ukulwa Eric Huggins (1-0) futhi John Paul Elias (3-0) Uyoba action.

 

"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App at 5 p.m. PT. Amathikithi umcimbi uqale at kuphela $25 and are on sale now at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Okwamanje shí ezine-mpi ngokuwina streak, kuhlanganise imincintiswano ezimbili zokuqala kanye Bellator MMA, Couture will look to start off 2016 on the right foot. Indodana MMA legend Randy Couture, yangaphambili Strikeforce esincintisana iqede yonke kwi esesikhulume ngazo nge ezingemuva-naked binda ukuzithoba. Couture was slated to compete at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," but his opponent missed weight by more than 16 amakhilogremu.

 

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.

Qedela "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 Isici uHlelo Bout: Ryan Couture (10-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (14-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Raphael Butler (9-1) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici 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 MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smitley (9-7

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici 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 (DEBUT)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici 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)

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FOLLOWING NO-CONTEST IN THEIR FIRST MEETING, PAUL BRADLEY-CHRIS HONEYCUTT REBOOKED FOR MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 148: KOSCHECK VS. SECOR’

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THREE PRELIMINARY BOUTS ALSO ADDED TO THE JANUARY 29th EVENT

Santa Monica, Calif. (December 17, 2015) - Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) futhi 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.

 

Manje, the pair of welterweights will run it back during the main card of "Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” on January 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

 

Bellator officials previously announced two additional welterweight attractions featuring a main event of Josh Koscheck (17-10) Ukuqhathanisa Matt Secor (7-2) and a co-main event pitting British slugger UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) ngokumelene Andy Uhrich (11-5).

 

Namuhla, the preliminary portion of the card is filling up, with the news that Anthony Avila (12-4) abayobhekana John Reedy (11-6), Javy Ayala (8-4) izimpi Carl Seumanutafa (9-6) futhi Art Arcienega (14-5) Ukuqhathanisa Justin Smiley (9-7). Nokulwisana engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduzane.

 

"Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App at 5 p.m. PT. Amathikithi umcimbi uqale at kuphela $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. Ukulandela umsebenzi wakhe we-wrestling, okuphele ngokuqeda umgijimi ku- 2012 I-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.

 

U-Honeycutt wenza i-Bellator MMA yakhe yokuqala ngo-Septhemba 2014, beshaya i-TKO ukunqoba u-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 futhi uzuzile 11 Ukunqoba okulandelanayo ukuvula umsebenzi wakhe, ngiphakamisa isihloko seRingi of Combat middleweight endleleni.

 

UBradley waya esibayeni seBellator MMA 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.

 

Kubuyekeziwe "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 Isici Bout: Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Isici Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Art Arcienega (14-5) vs. Justin Smiley (9-7)

 

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OFFICIAL nesisindo-IN IMIPHUMELA, IZITHOMBE KWABAHLOLWAYO FROM 'BELLATOR 140: Lima VS. KORESHKOV '

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Uncasville, CT. (July 16, 2015) - The official kala-ins for "Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov "kuphetha namuhla The Mohegan Sun Arena, kanye kokubili Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) futhi umphikisi wakhe Andrey Koreshkov (17-1) ukushaya 170-iphawundi yabo marks.

Ngaphezu Headliner esesikhulume ngazo, Bellator 140, lapho Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE / 8 p.m. CT, izici ezine eyengeziwe kumele ngibone welterweight ezikhangayo.

In the umcimbi co-main, the alufakwa UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (36-13) ibheka waluqeda samanje Yokuwina streak Dennis Olson(14-8). Daley ibheka waphinda isibonakaliso lapho ezincintisana kule Connecticut, kulandela at "British Invasion" ukunqoba kwakhe ngo February.

Intandokazi Hometown "Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) ibheka azikanqotshwa e 2015 lapho ehlangana Roger Carroll (16-11), eyathatha isikhundla Gavin Sterritt isaziso iDemo. "Irish" engakaze abathintekayo ayolwa ezafinyelela scorecards abahluleli 'kusukela 2012.

Ezingakanqotshwa Edinboro University of Pennsylvania wrestling standout Chris “The Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) uthola isivivinyo eziqine kwenkonzo yakhe, lapho ehlangana esikanye wrestling All-American and oneminyaka engu-MMA nomakadebona Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).

In the iziqubu kokuvula isiqephu ubusuku, Michael "Venom" Page (7-0) izozama abuyele mkhuba wakhe umxhwele kokuqeda nokulwisana lapho ubhekene 29-impi nomakadebona Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13). "MVP" ekuqaleni ngesenzo ukuncintisana ngoFebhuwari, kodwa ngesikhathi lead-up to the iziqubu, eyaqinisa a cut eliye wamgcina aphume isinyathelo kusukela ngonyaka odlule.

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IKhadi Main (9 p.m. KANYE)

 

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Douglas Lima (170 lbs.) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (170 lbs.)

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Paul Daley (171 lbs.) vs. Dennis Olson (173 lbs.)

*Olson Uhlawulisiwe ulahlekile isisindo

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Brennan Ward (171 lbs.) vs. Roger Carroll (171 lbs.)

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Chris Honeycutt (171 lbs.) vs. Paul Bradley (171 lbs.)

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Michael Page (171 lbs.) vs. Bears Rudy (170.75 lbs.)

 

IKhadi Preliminary (6:45 p.m. KANYE)

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Kaline Medeiros (124.25 lbs.) vs. Sarah Ukukhokhela (128.5 lbs.)

*Payant Uhlawulisiwe ulahlekile isisindo

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Dean Hancock (155.75 lbs.) vs. Alex Dunworth (155.25 lbs.)

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Ryan Quinn (159.75 lbs.) vs. Waylon Lowe (160 lbs.)

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Billy Giovanella (125.75 lbs.) vs. Remo Cardarelli (123 lbs.)

Blair Tugman (136 lbs.) vs. Kin Moy (138.25 lbs.)

*Moy Uhlawulisiwe ulahlekile isisindo

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Parker Porter (260.25 lbs.) vs. Eric Bedard (257 lbs.)

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Ilya Kotau (170.5 lbs.) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (171 lbs.)

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Roger 'THE LEPRECHAUN' Carroll izinyathelo UP ON ISAZISO iDemo NAKHO 'IRISH' Brennan WARD AT BELLATOR 140 LOKHU ULWESIHLANU

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Santa Monica, Calif. (July 13, 2015) - Connecticut uqobo"Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) elizoqhudelana Umphikisi entsha at "Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,"Eyabe isifika lokhuFriday, July 17 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Roger "The Leprechaun" Carroll (16-11) ivumile ukuba abhekane welterweight eziyingozi isaziso izinsuku eziyisikhombisa ', endaweni Gavin Sterritt, ngubani wasuka kulomncintiswano futhi kamuva asikwe uhlelo asetshenzisiwe.

 

"Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov "izici ezinhlanu-class emhlabeni 170 esingamakhilogremu angu-neziqubu kuhlanganise iqhawe somhlaba Douglas Lima (26-5) futhi Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), Michael "Venom" Page (7-0) ukuthatha on Bears Rudy (16-13), futhi Knockout umculi UPawulu "Semtex" Daley (36-13-2) inselele Dennis Olson (14-8).

 

Ikhadi main Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma and free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti yamemezela neziqubu wokulungiselela usakaze on Spike.com at 7 p.m. KANYE. Amathikithi Limited for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” okuyinto ukuqala at nje $25, ahlale phezu ukudayiswa manje Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office noma Ticketmaster.com.

 

Sengikushilo wawina Season Bellator sika 9 Middleweight tournament, Ward wanquma ukuhlola ngokwakhe ekwehlukanisweni welterweight, futhi shined in 170-iphawundi wakhe DEBUT nge lokuqala round okukhulisa-naked binda ukuzithoba anqobe Curtis Millender at "Bellator: The Invasion British "lokhu February esidlule.

 

The Waterford, Conn. bomdabu ine ababuthanda for the sekugcineni, sebezivumisile baphela engakafiki scorecards abahluleli 'ayisishiyagalolunye of tilts zakhe eziyishumi professional. With basemzini wakubo nje eziyishumi miles kude le nkundla, "Irish" nakanjani ube strong ekhaya yezinyoni inzuzo phezu kwakhe iDemo isaziso isitha.

 

Carroll engena Connecticut phakathi ezintathu impi ngokuwina streak. The Claremont, N.C. Isakhamuzi uye wachitha kakhulu seminyaka eyisikhombisa yakhe exutshwe karate career ukuncintisana at 185-amakhilogremu, kodwa uyokwenza ukuthuthela welterweight for Bellator MMA yakhe DEBUT.

 

"Le Leprechaun" kuvumelana nencazelo a "ukuzithoba specialist,"Nge 15 of yakhe 16 onqobayo njengoba kuza professional ngendlela yokwenza nje umphikisi wakhe bayeke. Omunye uhhafu Carroll Brothers BJJ, Roger futhi kabili njengoba waseBrazil jiu-Jitsu instructor eceleni umfowabo noJosefa Superior Martial Arts Academy ku North Carolina.

 

IKhadi Main (9 P.M. EST)

Bellator Welterweight Isihloko Fight: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Isici Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Isici Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Bears Rudy (16-13)

Bellator Welterweight Isici Fight: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Roger Carroll (16-11)
Bellator Welterweight Isici Fight: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)

 

IKhadi Preliminary (7 P.M. EST)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Fight: Blair Tugman (7-5) vs. Kin Moy (6-2)

Bellator Welterweight Prelim Fight: Ilya Kotau (DEBUT) vs. Nicolas Sergiacomi (1-0)

Bellator wesibhakela Prelim Fight: Parker Porter (5-4) vs. Eric Bedard (6-5)

Bellator Bantamweight Prelim Fight: Billy Giovanella (8-3) vs. Remo Cardarelli (4-2)

Bellator Esilula Prelim Fight: Dean Hancock (1-0) vs. Alex Dunworth (2-1, 1 NC)

Bellator flyweight Prelim Fight: Kaline Medeiros (4-4) vs. Sarah Ukukhokhela (1-0)

Bellator featherweight Prelim Fight: Waylon Lowe (15-6, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Quinn (10-5, 1 NC)

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