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Bellator 200: GEGARD MOUSASI CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AND BRITAIN’S MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE RETURNS AGAINST DAVID ‘CAVEMAN’ RICKELS

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LONDON TO HOST HISTORIC Bellator 200 ПА ТРАВЕНЬ 25

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Лос-Анджэлес – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for Bellator 200 на Пятніца, Мая 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount Network.

 

The first two fights, of what promises to be one of the most exciting event in company history, features middleweight champion Рафаэль Карвалью (15-1) defending his crown against Гегард Мусаси (43-6-2) and the return of London’s own Майкл "Яд" Старонка (12-0), які бярэ на сябе Дэвід "Пячорны чалавек" Rickels (19-4, 2 Паўночная Караліна). Additional main card bouts will be announced shortly.

 

Tickets for the event will be available to the general public on Пятніца, Сакавіка 2 на арэне SSE, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk і axs.com. A special SSE pre-sale will take place Серада, Лютага 28, while all other pre-sales, including Bellator Nation, will begin Чацвер, Сакавіка 1.

 

“Bellator continues to place a huge emphasis on its expansion into markets around the globe and creating a strong presence in the U.K. is a very important part of that,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Our fans are going to be excited about the card we put together for this monumental event, as Bellator 200 will be one of our greatest to date.”

 

Quietly flying under the radar as Bellator’s current longest-reigning champion, Rafael Carvalho receives his toughest challenge to date when he meets Mousasi in London. A product of Rio de Janeiro, Бразілія, Carvalho joined the Bellator roster in 2014, garnering the attention of fans who tuned into Bellator 125 by emphatically finishing Brian Rogers in the first round. The run hasn’t stopped there, as the 31-year-old has gone onto defeat Джо Шылінг, Алесі Sakara, Мелвін Манхуф (2х) and Brandon Halsey, tying the record for most title defenses in the division’s history in the process.

 

Gegard Mousasi impressed in his promotional debut over former Bellator middleweight champion Аляксандр Шлеменко, a win that pushed his current unbeaten streak to six fights. “The Dreamcatcher,” who currently trains out of The Netherlands, holds one of the most impressive resumes in all of the sport, at one time winning the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles. With victories against some of the sport’s best, including Chris Weidman, Вітор Белфорт, Урыя зала, Dan Henderson, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt and Ovince Saint-Preux, the Judo black belt will now set his sights on Bellator gold when he enters the cage on May 25.

 

There are few fighters who in such a short span of time have provided the type of highlight-reel entertainment that Michael Page has. Зараз, “MVP” returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2016, a year that saw Page go viral for his perfectly-timed flying knee finish against 40-fight-veteran “Cyborg” Santos and the well-orchestrated celebration that included the toss of a Pokéball. 2017 saw Page successfully enter the realm of boxing, where he won his debut via TKO. На Bellator 200, the London native will make his ninth appearance for Bellator, going unbeaten and finishing his opponent in the opening frame on five occasions.

 

David Rickels has competed under the Bellator banner more times than anyone in promotional history with 19 and will extend the record when he returns to 170-pounds for the first time since the Bellator Season Six Welterweight Tournament in 2012. The fighting pride of Derby, Kansas is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Адам Piccolot у снежні мінулага года, improving his current winning streak to two. Never one to shy away from a scrap, this matchup should produce fireworks when “The Caveman’s” style clashes with the unorthodox swagger of “MVP.”

 

Абноўлены Bellator 200 Карта барацьбы:

Свету ў сярэднім Назва Бута: Рафаэль Карвалью (15-1) супраць. Гегард Мусаси (43-6-2)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) супраць. Дэвід Rickels (19-4, 2 Паўночная Караліна)

 

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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

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COMPLETE RESULTS, ФОТА, ВІДЭА & QUOTES FROM Bellator 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, ІТАЛІЯ

ТАКСАМА, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT Ліпеня 7, 2018

FLORENCE, Італія – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Алесі Sakara, in his bid for the middleweight title at Bellator 190. Аднак, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. З перамогай, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Дадаткова, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Ліпеня 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Ліпеня 7."

 

Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

 

Bellator 190: Карвалью супраць. Sakara Вынікі:

Рафаэль Карвалью (15-1) пераможаны Алесі Sakara (19-12, 2 Паўночная Караліна) праз KO ў 0:44 першага раўнда

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0

Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Alessio] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”

 

Брэндон Girtz (15-7) пераможаны Luka Jelcic (10-3) праз TKO at 1:57 першага раўнда

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0

Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Трэніравальны лагер быў вялікі, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”

 

Алехандра Лара (7-1) пераможаны Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 Паўночная Караліна) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 першага раўнда

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0

Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that сёння ўвечары. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”

 

Carlos Miranda (11-3) пераможаны Mihail Nica (6-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) пераможаны Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 першага раўнда

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

Bellator Kickboxing 8 Вынікі:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) пераможаны Giannis Boukis (27-2) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0

 

Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different сёння ўвечары. У першую чаргу, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Я гатовы да бою. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Я абяцаю табе, I can make you famous.”

 

Джо Шылінг (23-9) пераможаны Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/liprom6xnlsvco3/AABPJD0B3Pe8d_8Gm5LmbNYua?dl=0

Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Каваль) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”

 

John Wayne Parr (98-32) пераможаны Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) праз TKO at 2:32 тры раўнда з

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er6m9gzbvk7knb5/AAAqbhlfJSLrXjwPsBMetIe9a?dl=0

 

Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, але зараз, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) пераможаны Kevin Ross (45-13) па ачках (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0

Габрыэль Варга (14-5) пераможаны Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) праз TKO at 2:49 два туры

Фота: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, Снежань. 9

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ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 190

Лос-Анджэлес – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Субота, Снежні 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.

 

Bellator 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 p.m. І/7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Рафаэль Карвалью (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 Паўночная Караліна). У дадатак, Брэндон Girtz (14-7) бярэ на сябе Luca Jelcic (10-2) у лёгкай вазе, у той час як Mihail Nica (6-0) адпавядае Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Паўночная Караліна) баі Алехандра Лара (6-1).

 

Тым часам, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) і Kevin Ross (45-12) прымаючы на Giannis Boukis (27-1) і Hamza Imane (49-12-2) адпаведна, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) challenges Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130й time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Габрыэль Варга (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Complete Bellator 190: Карвалью супраць. Sakara Card:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Рафаэль Карвалью (14-1) супраць. Алесі Sakara (19-11, 2 Паўночная Караліна)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Брэндон Girtz (14-7) супраць. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Алехандра Лара (6-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) супраць. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Папярэдняе Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Gregory Babene (18-11) супраць. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Галоўная падзея ў нападаючым (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) супраць. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Джо Шылінг (22-9) супраць. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 фунт. Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (97-32) супраць. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) супраць. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Габрыэль Варга (13-5) супраць. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, У прамым эфіры & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

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Complete “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Photos / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, ІТАЛІЯ — (Снежні 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins у пятніцу morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Бельтрана” are now ready to compete заўтра ноч 4 p.m. І/3 p.m. Канэктыкут, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Алесі Sakara (18-11, 2 Паўночная Караліна), хто возьме на сябе Джоі Белтран (17-13, 1 Паўночная Караліна). У дадатак, Джон Солтэрам (12-3) адпавядае Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) у сярэднім бой, Філіп Линс (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Ямаучы да (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Мірча Валерыу (12-3), і І Рут (1-0)выглядае заставацца непераможаным ў 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

У паўцяжкай вазе Характарыстыка Барацьба: Джоі Белтран (205.2) супраць. Алесі Sakara (203.6)

У паўцяжкай вазе Характарыстыка Барацьба: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) супраць. Філіп Линс (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) супраць. Джон Солтэрам (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Мірча Валерыу (154.5) супраць. Ямаучы да (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: І Рут (189.2) супраць. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

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MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

SANTA MONICA, Каліфорніі (Кастрычнік 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between Kevin Ross (31-9) і Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Джо Шылінг (19-9) супраць Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) з Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator кікбоксінгу: Florence” карта. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Снежні. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion Рафаэль Карвалью (13-1) і Мелвін Манхуф (30-13-1, 2 Паўночная Караліна). A light heavyweight fight pitting Алесі Sakara (18-11, 2 Паўночная Караліна) супраць Джоі Белтран (17-13, 1 Паўночная Караліна) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Карвалью супраць. Manhoef 2” асноўнай карты.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator кікбоксінгу: Florence” і"Bellator 168: Карвалью супраць. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.

 

The "Bellator кікбоксінгу: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) і супернік Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

На 36 гадоў, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Пэн., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, і больш. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, Каліфорнія., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator кікбоксінгу: Тарына " у красавіку.

 

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 з яго 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Мелвін Манхуф. Зараз, the 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

 

Fighting out of Meaux, Францыя, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 конкурсы, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. З 96 career wins under his belt, у тым ліку 50 накаўты, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) супраць. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) супраць. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Джо Шылінг (19-9) супраць. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Сярэдняя вага Асаблівасць Fight: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) супраць. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

 

Абноўлена "Bellator 168: Карвалью супраць. Manhoef 2” Card:

Свету ў сярэднім Назва Бута: Рафаэль Карвалью (13-1) супраць. Мелвін Манхуф (30-13-1, 2 Паўночная Караліна)

У паўцяжкай вазе Характарыстыка Барацьба: Алесі Sakara (18-11, 2 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Джоі Белтран (17-13, 1 Паўночная Караліна)

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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ MAIN EVENT

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BOISE, IDAHO (Мая 20, 2016) - Рафаэль Карвалью (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Айдаха у пятніцу ноч, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Мелвін Манхуф (30-13).

The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ рашэнне, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

З перамогай, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.

BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: Вуліца. Луіс” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, выкрашивание Джо Шылінг супраць Hisaki Като. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Конга супраць. Ваўкоў,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.

Дадатковыя баі, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Чэрвеня 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Луіс, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, але ў рэшце рэшт, former two-time Bellator champion Пэт Карран (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) схіліць на свой бок Георгій Караханян (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12й win under the Bellator MMA fray.

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Аўгуста Сака (9-0-1), leaving Дэн Чарльз (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 хвілін, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Чарльз, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Айдаха. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Марлоес Коенен (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 у першым туры. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 няўдачнік.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф," Джоі Белтран (17-13) і Чэйз Гормлі (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. У канцы, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.

Папярэднія вынікі Картачныя:

Вінс Маралес (4-1) пераможаны Гамільтан Ash (3-2) праз KO ў 2:32 тры раўнда з

Джо Гамільтан (4-0) пераможаны Тайлер Freeland (3-1) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 0:22 першага раўнда

Кейсі Джонсан (5-0) пераможаны Брендон Рэфтери (4-3) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 1:16 два туры

Marcin адбудзецца (22-4) пераможаны Дэйв Янсен (20-4) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 29-28 2х)

Джэсі Брок (22-8) пераможаны Olly Bradstreet (39-13) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 3:57 тры раўнда з

Уіл Нолэнд (16-6) пераможаны Шон Пауэрс (9-6) накаўтам (ўдары) на 3:29 першага раўнда

Скот Thometz (10-5) пераможаны Джош Тайлер (7-4) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

вета Артеага (2-0) пераможаны Джэкі Vandenburgh (0-2) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

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MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ ЗАЎТРА NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

BOISE, IDAHO. (Мая 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action заўтра at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Канэктыкут.

 

У сярэднім вазе Рафаэль Карвалью (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Пэт Карран (21-7) і Георгій Караханян (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Марлоес Коенен (23-6) і Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.

 

"Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Джоі Белтран (17-12) спаборніцтва Чэйз Гормлі (12-5) і Дэн Чарльз (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.

 

An undercard bout between Рыкі Стыл (5-0) і Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, і даступныя на Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Галоўная Карта: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. І/8:00 p.m. Канэктыкут)

 

Bellator MMA свету ў сярэднім тытульны бой: Рафаэль Карвалью (184.3) супраць. Мелвін Манхуф (185)

 

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Co-Main Event: Пэт Карран (145.6) супраць. Георгій Караханян (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA ў суперцяжкай Асаблівасць Бута: Дэн Чарльз (242.2) супраць. Аўгуста Сака (262.5)

 

Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Марлоес Коенен (145.6) супраць. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)

 

Bellator MMA ў суперцяжкай Асаблівасць Бута: Джоі Белтран (236.8) супраць. Чэйз Гормлі (264.5)

 

Папярэдняе Card: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. І/6:00 p.m. Канэктыкут)

 

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Тайлер Freeland (137.4) супраць. Джо Гамільтан (135.4)

Bellator MMA Лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Дэйв Янсен (155.9) супраць. Marcin адбудзецца (155.9)

Bellator MMA найлягчэйшых Папярэдні Бута: вета Артеага (127.1) супраць. Джэкі Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Папярэдняе Бута: Гамільтан Ash (145.8) супраць. Вінс Маралес (144.9)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Брендон Рэфтери (134) супраць. Кейсі Джонсан (134.9)

Bellator MMA Лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Скот Thometz (155.7) супраць. Джош Тайлер (155.7)

Bellator MMA Сярэдні Папярэдняе Бута: Шон Пауэрс (182.4) супраць. Уіл Нолэнд (185.6)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Джэсі Брок (135.7) супраць. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’

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CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Прэзідэнт Bellator Скот Кокер, along with “Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф” main and co-main event fighters Рафаэль Карвалью (12-1), Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1), Пэт Карран(21-7) і Георгій Караханян (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote ў гэтую пятніцу падзея.

 

Скот Кокер

“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”

 

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”

 

On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…

“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”

Рафаэль Карвалью

“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”

 

“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.

“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.

 

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.

 

Мелвін Манхуф

“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.

 

Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?

“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Карвалью] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”

 

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”

Пэт Карран

“I am really excited to step in there у пятніцу and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that у пятніцу."

 

Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?

“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”

 

Георгій Караханян

“I can’t wait for Пятніца ноч. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”

 

On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…

“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”

 

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 працэнтаў ".

 

DIGITAL RECAP

"Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.

 

 

Чэмпіёнаў: Рафаэль Карвалью – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

Асновы: Мелвін Манхуф – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

 

Асновы: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains.

  

What to Watch: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Рафаэль Карвалью і Мелвін Манхуф will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down.

 

What to Watch: Held vs. Янсен – Marcin адбудзеццаis a monster on the mat and Дэйв Янсен will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

What to Watch: Каран супраць. Караханян – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain.

 

Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world.

БАРАЦЬБА INFO: A middleweight championship matchup between Рафаэль Карвалью (12-1) і Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " на CenturyLink Arena у Бойс, Айдаха, Пятніца, Мая 20.

 

У дадатак, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, з Пэт "Пэдді Майк" кары (21-7) і Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Марлоес "Руміна" Коенен (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, з Дэн Чарльз (10-3) taking on undefeated Аўгуста Сака (9-0) і Джоі Белтран (17-12) сутыкнуўшыся тварам да твару Чэйз Гормлі (12-5).

 

Квіткі на "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, а таксама Bellator.com. Мерапрыемства транслюецца ў прамым эфіры і бясплатна на Spike ў 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Канэктыкут, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App.

 

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MARLOES COENEN RECEIVES NEW OPPONENT AHEAD OF ‘BELLATOR 155’ — ALEXIS DUFRESNE REPLACES JULIA BUDD

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SANTA MONICA, Каліфорніі. (Мая 10, 2016) – Due to injury, Юлія Бадзі (8-2) has been forced to withdraw from her inaugural Bellator MMA Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout against Марлоес Коенен (23-6). У выніку, Alexis Dufresne (5-2) will take her place and challenge Coenen during the featured preliminary contest of "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " на CenturyLink Arena у Бойс, Айдаха, на Мая 20.

The fight joins a card that already features a colossal Middleweight World Championship main event, у якім Рафаэль Карвалью (12-1) абараняе свой пояс супраць вогненнага Мелвін "No Mercy" Манхуф (30-12-1). У дадатак, former Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Пэт Карран (21-7) вернецца да дзеяння ўпершыню з чэрвеня, калі ён сутыкаецца з пругкая Георгій Караханян (24-5-1) сумесна Галоўнай падзеяй гэтай карты. The last two men to challenge for Will Brooks’ lightweight title, Marcin адбудзецца (21-4) і Дэйв Янсен (20-3) таксама будзе ў дзеянні. Rounding out the televised portion of the event will be two heavyweight fights, калі Дэн Чарльз (10-3) адпавядае Аўгуста Сака (9-0) і Джоі Белтран (17-12) бярэ на сябе Чэйз Гормлі (12-5).

Квіткі на "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф " пачынаюцца за ўсё $25 і ўжо ў продажы ў Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Office або CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Мерапрыемства транслюецца ў прамым эфіры і бясплатна на Spike ў 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Канэктыкут, while the can’t-miss preliminary card airs live on Bellator.comі Bellator Mobile App.

A former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion, Марлоес Коенен, is riding a two-fight winning streak and undefeated record under the Bellator MMA fray into her bout with Dufresne. “Rumina” began her career winning eight consecutive fights and 13 of her first 14. The 35-year-old has been competing professionally since 2000 and has been an integral part of the progression of women’s mixed martial arts, challenging some of the best that the sport has to offer. Зараз, it’s back to the drawing board for the Dutch submission specialist when she looks to spoil the Bellator MMA debut of Alexis Dufresne.

The 25-year-old Alexis Dufresne began her career with a blazing start, earning victories in her first five scraps, all of which she ended in the first round. Born in Temecula, Каліфорнія., “Sneaky Zebra” has strung together an impressive resume, including three straight first round knockout wins dating back to her 2013-14 seasons and most recently two appearances for the UFC. Dufresne will be making her Bellator MMA debut у наступную пятніцу and hopes to get back to her winning ways when she fills in for the absent Julia Budd on short notice.

Поўны "Bellator 155: Карвалью супраць. Манхуф "барацьбы карты

Bellator MMA свету ў сярэднім тытульны бой: Рафаэль Карвалью (12-1) супраць. Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Co-Main Event: Пэт Карран (21-7) супраць. Георгій Караханян (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA ў суперцяжкай Асаблівасць Бута: Дэн Чарльз (10-3) супраць. Аўгуста Сака (9-0)

Bellator MMA Лёгкі вага Функцыя Бута: Дэйв Янсен (20-3) супраць. Marcin адбудзецца (21-4)

Bellator MMA ў суперцяжкай Асаблівасць Бута: Джоі Белтран (17-12) супраць. Чэйз Гормлі (12-5)

 

Папярэдняе Card

 

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Папярэдняе Бута: Марлоес Коенен (23-6) супраць. Alexis Dufresne (5-2)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Джо Гамільтан (3-0) супраць. Тайлер Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA найлягчэйшых Папярэдні Бута: вета Артеага (1-0) супраць. Джэкі Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA лёгкі вага Папярэдняе Бута: Вінс Маралес (3-1) супраць. Гамільтан Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Брендон Рэфтери (4-2) супраць. Кейсі Джонсан (4-0)

Bellator MMA Лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Скот Thometz (9-5) супраць. Джош Тайлер (7-3)

Bellator MMA Сярэдні Папярэдняе Бута: Шон Пауэрс (9-5) супраць. Уіл Нолэнд (15-6)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Рыкі Стыл (5-0) супраць. Erick Кронкхайт (2-1)

Bellator MMA стаў лёгкі Папярэдні Бута: Джэсі Брок (21-8) супраць. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

 

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT

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

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TORINO, ІТАЛІЯ. (Красавіка 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull супраць. 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.

У галоўным падзеі вечара, Patricky "Pitbull" Фрейрэ (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 Дэрэк Паліbecause 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 Алесі Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Браян Роджерс (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. Макі (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 вельмі 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 у першым раўндзе. 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, чым пазней, “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) і Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull супраць. 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.