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THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW

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TORINO, AN IODÁIL. (Aibreán 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE amárach, Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 16 ag 10 p.m. AGUS/PT.

 

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), atá os comhair Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), a troideanna Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

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

 

Príomh Cárta: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. AGUS/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 lb..) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 lb..)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 lb..) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 lb..)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 lb..) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 lb..)

Anjela Pink (58.65 kg / 129.3 lb..) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lb..)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lb..) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 lb..)

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BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERS’ RECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & BELLATOR 153

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SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Aibreán 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Réimsí agus John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "PitBull" Freire (15-7) agus Patricio "PitBull" Freire (24-3) Aibreán 16 agus 22 faoi ​​seach.

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

Idir an dá linn, in the co-main event of "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), atá os comhair Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), troideanna Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Chomh maith leis sin, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) agus Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle aghaidh “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) aghaidheanna JEREMIE Holloway (7-1), agus Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aibreán 16 ag 10 p.m. ET / PT, cé go "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " ag 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

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

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

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

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Souza” Main Card:

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

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA featherweight Bout Gné: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

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

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Patricio "PitBull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Michael Leathanach (9-0) vs. JEREMIE Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Gné Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Maidir Bellator MMA:

Is Bellator MMA eagraíocht le rá Measctha Martial Arts featuring go leor de na trodaithe is fearr sa domhan. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Is Bellator ar fáil do beagnach 500 milliún tithe ar fud an domhain i níos mó ná 140 tíortha. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Is féidir Bellator le feiceáil ar Spike, an ceannaire teilifíse MMA. Bellator MMA comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscal is fearr i dtáirgeadh teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Santa Monica, California agus úinéireacht ag fathach siamsaíochta Viacom, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

Maidir Spike:

Tá Spike ar fáil i 98.7 milliún tithe agus is rannán de Viacom Líonraí Meáin. Aonad Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Tá Viacom Líonraí Meáin cheann de na domhan na príomhchúiseanna le creators clár agus ábhar ar fud gach ardán meáin. Spike’s internet address is spike.com agus ar feadh suas-chun-an-nóiméad agus eolas preasa cartlainne agus grianghraif, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán preasa Spike ag spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, taobh thiar-na pictiúir-eolas agus grianghraif.

About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Martial Arts Measctha). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio agus Armen), Spideog Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven agus Artem Levin.

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MATT MITRIONE AND SEAN GRANDE NAMED SPIKE’S ANNOUNCING TEAM FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

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Nua-Eabhrac, NY, Aibreán 7, 2016 - Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive lineman and current Bellator MMA heavyweight will join Bellator MMA play-by-play announcer and The Voice of the Boston Celtics, Bí Móra as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino"Ar Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, An Iodáil. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Leas-Uachtarán Sinsearach, Spóirt agus Speisialta, Spike TV.
Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009 on “The Ultimate Fighter,” airing on Spike. His list of formidable opponents included: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan, and Travis Browne among others.
Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Tinn. Tar éis an choláiste, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.
Sean Grande has served as Bellator’s play-by-play announcer since July of 2015. Completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Cuntas eipiciúil Grande ar an rith dhá mhí leis an 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 pairing, "Grande agus Max" anois ar cheann de na teaglamaí Boston is mó tóir agus íocónach ar an aer.
Ar Bealtaine 20, 2013, Rinne Grande sé ar an bhfoireann Major League Baseball, after being named the alternate play-by-play voice of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. It completed his cycle of broadcasting major pro sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA agus MLS).
"Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino” will be televised Dé hAoine, Aibreán 22 ag 11:00 p.m. AGUS/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:
Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)
Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)
Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)
Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Bantamweight Feature Bout: kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (24-3-1)

 

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DHÁ babhtaí NUA COMHLÁNAIGH 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO vs. MANHOEF 'CÁRTA PRÍOMH SA BOISE ON Bealtaine 20 - AMHÁIN AR Spike

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Márta 24, 2016) - A pitting bout lightweight Marcin Seilbh (21-4) aghaidh Dave Jansen (20-3) agus pairing comórtas trom Chase Gormley (12-5) versus Joey Beltran (17-12), curtha leis an gcárta is mó de "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " ag CenturyLink Arena i Boise, Idaho ar Bealtaine 20.

 

Na troideanna isteach cárta go gnéithe cheana féin colossal Middleweight Craobh an Domhain imeacht is mó, nuair Rafael Carvalho (12-1) Cosnaíonn a chrios i gcoinne an fiery Melvin "No Trócaire" Manhoef (30-12-1). Chomh maith leis sin, iar Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) Cuirfear ar ais chun gnímh don chéad uair ó Mheitheamh, nuair atá os comhair sé an teacht aniar Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) i gcás comh-is mó an chárta ar.

 

Ticéid le haghaidh "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " tosú ag díreach $25 agus atá ar díol anois ag Bellator.com, an CenturyLink Arena Box Office nó CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. Bíonn an ócáid ​​beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT. Ocht-troid airs cárta réamh beo ar Bellator.com agusAn Bellator Mobile App ag tosú ag 6:30 p.m. AGUS.

 

Seilbh, a 13-troid Bellator MMA veteran, Breathnaíonn chun tús streak fada bhuaigh eile tar éis féachaint ar a is déanaí teaghrán sé troid thiomsóidh ag na lámha na curadh rannán Will Brooks linn "Bellator 145: Le bhfeice. " Tá an speisialtóir aighneacht 24-bliain d'aois Bhuaigh thaifeadadh i 11 de chuid caite 13 troideanna, le sé cinn de na seacht roimhe ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht. A matchup juicy le "An Fugitive 'ag "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " marcanna a 2016 tús agus an chéad troid ó mhí na Samhna na 2015.

Tar éis bua cinneadh d'aontoil thar an dúchais na Polainne ar ais i 2013 ag "Bellator 93,"Beidh Dave Jansen breathnú chun an t-arís uaire Ar siúl sa tráthnóna ar bout gné lightweight. "An Fugitive" thiocfaidh a troid naoú le Bellator MMA agus tá a chur ar a chuid hiontach 7-1 taifead le cur chun cinn. Le streaks bhuaigh seacht agus 13 troideanna thar a shaol illustrious naoi mbliana, Beidh na 36-bliain d'aois Oregon dúchais arís eile go bhfuil a shúile a leagtar ar a thosú stráice nua Bhuaigh nuair a céimeanna sé isteach sa Cage ar na Bealtaine 20.

 

I ngníomh trom, Beidh Chase Gormley breathnú tógáil ar trí bliana reáchtáil mórthaibhseach go bhfuil feicthe aige bhuachan cúig a sé troideanna seo caite nuair a ghlacann sé ar Joey Beltran. Bhuaigh an Tíotán troid Craobh kingpin trom a chur chun cinn ar theideal le bua cinneadh d'aontoil i gcoinne Jon Madsen ais i mí an Mhárta 2015.

 

Ós rud é ag teacht isteach sa fray Bellator MMA i 2013, Beltran Tá iomaíocht i gcoinne roinnt de na trodaithe is fearr ag an ardú céime go dtí an tairiscint, le matchups aghaidh:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "An Janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, agus Brian Rogers. Tar éis transitioning middleweight i mí Aibreáin 2015, "Tá an Mexicutioner" bhuaigh dhá cheann de thrí troideanna, ach anois ar ais go dtí an rannán trom roamed sé aon uair amháin.

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Cárta comhrac

Bellator MMA Middleweight Domhanda Teideal An comhrac: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Gné Bout: Dave Jansen (20-3) vs. Marcin Seilbh (21-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Joey Beltran (17-12) vs. Chase Gormley (12-5)

 

Réamh Cárta

 

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

Bellator MMA flyweight Réamh Bout: Veta Arteaga (1-0) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (0-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Réamh Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. hamilton Ash (3-1)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Brendon Raftery (4-2) vs. Casey Johnson (4-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Réamh Bout: Scott Thometz (9-5) vs. Josh Tyler (7-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Sean Powers (9-5) vs. Will Noland (15-6)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Ricky Steele (5-0) vs. Erick Cronkhite (2-1)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Jesse Brock (21-8) vs. Olly Bradstreet (39-12)

 

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FIVE-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW COMPLETE FOR INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

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KEVIN ROSS, RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Márta 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for kevin Ross (30-9), raymond Daniels (10-3) agus Denise Kielholtz (43-2). Ross will square off against Matteo Taccini (24-3-1), while Daniels takes on Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) and Kielholtz goes head to head with Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, An Iodáil ar Aibreán 16.

The trio of Italy natives join a card that already features some of the top athletes in kickboxing, including one of the most accomplished knockout artists in all of combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (37-12), who takes on the always dangerous Alexandru Negrea (8-2). Chomh maith leis sin, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) agus Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “Níl Trócaire” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho ag“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” ar Bealtaine 20.

The debut of "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Aibreán 22 ag 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Idir an dá linn, "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aibreán 16 ag 10 p.m. ET / PT.

American Muay Thai standout Ross is also referred to as “The Soul Assassin,” and he will look to live up to that name come April 16. Ross and his opponent, who is a 2014 ISKA Champion out of Rome are currently scheduled to be the very first fight in Bellator Kickboxing history. The two will undoubtedly look to kick off the promotion’s first event with an emphatic, memorable performance.

The pair of flyweights will come out swinging when Kielholtz and Vernocchi bring their impressive skill sets to the cage in an enticing matchup. Dutch striking specialist Kielholtz recently went “5 Rounds” in a Bellator digital piece.

In the welterweight division, Daniels, a 35-year-old American southpaw will be opposite Moricca, an Italian slugger and winner of the 2015 Ring Rules tournament, looking to impress in front of his home crowd. Daniels has made a name for himself as one of the top karate fighters in the USA and through his numerous knockouts by way of spinning-kick, translating to an instant fan-favorite wherever he fights.

For additional information about the "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” imeacht, Cliceáil anseo.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Bantamweight Feature Bout: kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Príomhimeacht Éadrom: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Réimsí (16-6)

Bellator MMA Solas Heavyweight Co-Príomh-Imeacht: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

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

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DAN CHARLES SET TO FIGHT AUGUSTO SAKAI DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO vs. Manhoef '

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Márta 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dan "The Man" Charles (10-3) agus Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " ag CenturyLink Arena i Boise, Idaho ar Bealtaine 20.

 

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, nuair Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Trócaire" Manhoef (30-12-1). Chomh maith leis sin, iar Bellator MMA featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) Cuirfear ar ais chun gnímh don chéad uair ó Mheitheamh, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) i gcás comh-is mó an chárta ar.

 

Ticéid le haghaidh "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " tosú ag díreach $25 agus atá ar díol anois ag Bellator.com, an CenturyLink Arena Box Office nó CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " airs beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh babhtaí sruth beo ar Bellator.com agusAn Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 tús. Sakai is coming off of another flawless year under the Bellator MMA banner, recording victories in each of his two appearances, including a unanimous decision win over Alex Huddleston in his most recent bout at "Bellator 145: Le bhfeice. "

 

Dan "The Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 taifead gairmiúla. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase Gormley ag "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," i mí Mheán Fómhair.

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Cárta comhrac

Bellator MMA Middleweight Domhanda Teideal An comhrac: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)

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BELLATOR KICKBOXING’S WEIGHT CLASSES & RULE SET REVEALED

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SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Márta 15, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing is set to make its world premiere in just over a month on Dé hAoine, Aibreán 16 le "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino.” The event will be broadcast in America on Aibreán 22 ag 11:00 p.m. AGUS/PT, immediately following the"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " event on SPIKE. Today the promotion is pleased to announce its official weight classes and rule set.

 

The Pala Alpitour, which has been the home to several amazing events including the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, will host the inaugural "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " cárta. The groundbreaking evening of fights will be headlined by one of the most accomplished knockout artists in combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (49-12), a ghlacann ar Alexandru Negrea (8-2). The co-main event features Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) ag cur ar Karim Ghajji (95-12) for the 165-pound ISKA title. Kickboxing sensations raymond Daniels (10-3), Denise Kielholtz (43-2) agus kevin Ross (30-9) will round out the card of the initial event against yet to be announced opponents.

 

Traditionally, kickboxing has never had a set amount of weight classes, with the number differing by promotion. In Bellator Kickboxing, the weight classes will be identical to those utilized in mixed martial arts, starting with heavyweight and ending with flyweight. Go ginearálta, there is a one-pound allowance for non-title fights, although that allowance may vary depending on the regulatory body sanctioning the event.

 

– Trom: 265 punt

– Solas trom: 205 punt

– MBoston: 185 punt

– Welterweight: 170 punt

– Lightweight: 155 punt

– Featherweight: 145 punt

– Bantamweight: 135 punt

– Flyweight: 125 punt

 

Chomh maith leis sin, below is an overview of Bellator Kickboxing’s rule set, which will make for the most explosive kickboxing action on the planet.

 

– The competitors will attack and defend using punches (including spinning backfists), kicks and knee strikes.

 

– Each non-title fight is scheduled for three, three-minute rounds with the potential for an extra sudden victory round if the bout is scored a draw. Title fights will be scheduled for five, three-minute rounds.

 

– Prohibited techniques include: elbow strikes, throws, takedowns, and submission attempts or striking a downed fighter. Fighters may only clinch if they immediately attack with a knee strike.

– Three judges will score Bellator Kickboxing using the “10-Point-Must” system applying a prioritized criterion that values knockdowns, impact on the opponent and clean scoring strikes.

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (49-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. TBA

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. TBA

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Bantamweight Feature Bout: kevin Ross (30-9) vs. TBA

 

Maidir Bellator MMA:

Is Bellator MMA eagraíocht le rá Measctha Martial Arts featuring go leor de na trodaithe is fearr sa domhan. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Is Bellator ar fáil do beagnach 500 milliún tithe ar fud an domhain i níos mó ná 140 tíortha. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Is féidir Bellator le feiceáil ar Spike, an ceannaire teilifíse MMA. Bellator MMA comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscal is fearr i dtáirgeadh teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Santa Monica, California agus úinéireacht ag fathach siamsaíochta Viacom, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

Maidir Spike:

Spike ar fáil i 98.7 milliún tithe agus is rannán de Viacom Líonraí Meáin. Aonad Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Tá Viacom Líonraí Meáin cheann de na domhan na príomhchúiseanna le creators clár agus ábhar ar fud gach ardán meáin. Spike ar seoladh Idirlín www.spike.com agus ar feadh suas-chun-an-nóiméad agus eolas preasa cartlainne agus grianghraif, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán preasa Spike ag http://www.spike.com/press. Lean muid ar Twitter spiketvpr don dhéanaí i briseadh nuashonruithe nuachta, taobh thiar-na pictiúir-eolas agus grianghraif.

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NATIONAL BROADCAST DETAILS REVEALED FOR BELLATOR’S HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL EVENT FEATURING ‘BELLATOR 152: Pitbull vs. CAMPOS’ AND ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

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SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Márta 11, 2016) – Broadcast details for Bellator’s groundbreaking, tionscnaimh, international event have been finalized. "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” agus "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " will both emanate from the Pala Alpitour in Torino, An Iodáil ar Aibreán 16, but be broadcast separately.

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 16 ag 10 p.m. AGUS/PT, while the debut of "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " will be televised Dé hAoine, Aibreán 22 ag 11:00 p.m. AGUS/PT, immediately following the broadcast of "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE.

For more information on the card, you can view the most recent event press release by clicking here, nó cuairt a thabhairt Bellator.com.

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Príomhimeacht Éadrom: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Réimsí (16-6)

Bellator MMA Solas Heavyweight Co-Príomh-Imeacht: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

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

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (49-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. TBA

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. TBA

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Bantamweight Feature Bout: kevin Ross (30-9) vs. TBA

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE-DEREK CAMPOS WILL HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 152’ ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

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ANASTASIA YANKOVA WILL MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST ANJELA PINK

INFORMATION ON INAUGURAL BELLATOR KICKBOXING EVENT BELOW

SANTA MONICA, SIN MAR. (Márta 9, 2016) – The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas has been finalized, leis an Chomh maith Patricky "PitBull" Freire (15-7) versus Derek Réimsí (16-6) i gcás is mó de "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” at Pala Alpitour in Torino, An Iodáil ar Aibreán 16.

Chomh maith leis sin, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) agus Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), atá os comhair Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), troideanna Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

Broadcast information for "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” and the debut of "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " will be available shortly.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture ag "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on a streaking Derek Campos. Also known as the “The Stallion,” Campos is riding a wave of momentum into Italy, as he is returning to action following a finish of Melvin Guillard during main card action at the rating’s-shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " imeacht. Le 15 TKO/KO’s between them, expect these two lightweights to trade leather in the center of the cage on Aibreán 16ú.

It’s easy to classify Yankova as “just another pretty face,” but the 24-year-old Russian Muay Thai Champion has the fighting skills to more than match her good looks. Undefeated thus far in her budding MMA career, the Moscow native will face Pink in her Bellator debut. I ndeireadh na dála, both women will look to make a statement as the Scott Coker-led promotion continues to build its women’s flyweight division.

In addition to five mixed martial arts contests, The Pala Alpitour, which hosted several amazing events during the 2016 Winter Olympic Games, will be the home of the inaugural "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino " cárta, which will be headlined by one of the most accomplished knockout artists in combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (49-12), a ghlacann ar Alexandru Negrea (8-2). “No Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho ag "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef"Ar Bealtaine 20.

raymond Daniels (10-3), Denise Kieholtz (43-2) agus kevin Ross (30-9) will also be competing at the groundbreaking "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Torino "imeacht ar Aibreán 16 against yet to be announced opponents.

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 152: PitBull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Príomhimeacht Éadrom: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Réimsí (16-6)

Bellator MMA Solas Heavyweight Co-Príomh-Imeacht: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

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

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (49-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. TBA

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kieholtz (43-2) vs. TBA

Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: kevin Ross (30-9) vs. TBA

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RAFAEL CARVALHO SET TO DEFEND MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST MELVIN MANHOEF AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ ON MAY 20

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PAT CURRAN RETURNS AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Feabhra 26, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will make his first defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship against heavy-handed Melvin "No Trócaire" Manhoef (30-12-1) i gcás is mó de "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " Bealtaine 20 ag CenturyLink Arena i Boise, Idaho.

 

I gcás comh-is mó, former Bellator MMA Featherweight Titlist Pat Curran (21-7) Cuirfear ar ais chun gnímh don chéad uair ó Mheitheamh, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1).

 

Ticéid le haghaidh "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " tosú ag díreach $25 and go on sale next Dé hAoine, Márta 4 ag Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office, CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com or by phone at 208-331-TIXS.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " airs beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh babhtaí sruth beo ar Bellator.com agus An Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey ag "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho " was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and extended his current winning streak to 12. The 29-year-old will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and has an impressive finishing rate of 83 faoin gcéad.

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has been given the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor is fresh off his emphatic knockout of Hisaki Kato ag "Bellator 146: Manhoef vs. Kato” i mí na Samhna. Now the 39-year-old is in position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, before returning to kickboxing competition in the newly founded Bellator Kickboxing league.

 

It’s hard to find a Bellator MMA fighter with as many memorable moments for the Scott Coker-led promotion as Pat Curran. The former featherweight kingpin has been involved in wars with fighters the likes of: current champion Daniel Straus, Patricio Freire, Daniel Weichel, agus Joe Warren. Now “Paddy Mike” sets his sights on “Insane,” in a bout that surely has future title implications at stake.

 

Karakhanyan made a splash in his return to Bellator MMA in 2015, tachtadh amach Bubba Jenkins in his first fight for the Viacom-owned promotion since 2011. Anois, the Millenia MMA standout will put his knack for submitting opponents (14x) to the test against Curran, a fighter who has only been submitted once in 28-fights.

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” Updated Fight Card

Bellator MMA Middleweight Domhanda Teideal An comhrac: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)