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

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TORINO, ITALY. (Aprili 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 kesho, Jumamosi, Aprili 16 katika 10 p.m. NA/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), ambaye anakabiliwa na Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), anayepigana Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

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

 

Kuu ya Kadi: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. NA/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kilo / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kilo / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kilo / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kilo / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kilo / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kilo / 145.5 lbs.)

Anjela Pink (58.65 kilo / 129.3 lbs.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kilo / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kilo / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kilo / 168.2 lbs.)

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

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SANTA MONICA, Kama vile. (Aprili 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields na John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) na Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) Aprili 16 na 22 mtiririko.

Matokeo yake, 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.”

Wakati huo huo, 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), ambaye anakabiliwa na Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), mapambano Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Pia, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) na 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 dhidi ya “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Ukurasa (9-0) nyuso Jeremie Holloway (7-1), na Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprili 16 katika 10 p.m. ET / PT, wakati "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 Kickboxing: Torino " katika 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture katika "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 ya mwisho wake 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, na 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 nje ya 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. 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” katika nyepesi.

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 yake 12 wins as a pro.

Kamili "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 Kipengele Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

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

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

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

Bellator MMA welterweight World Title Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Kuu Tukio: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

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

Bellator MMA welterweight Feature Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

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

Kuhusu Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA ni kuongoza Mixed Martial Arts shirika akishirikiana wengi wa wapiganaji bora katika dunia. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Bellator inapatikana kwa karibu 500 milioni nyumba duniani kote kwa zaidi ya 140 nchi. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator yanaweza kuonekana kwenye Mwiba, Kiongozi televisheni MMA. Bellator MMA ni zikiwemo za timu ya watendaji kuwa ni pamoja na wataalamu wa sekta ya juu katika uzalishaji televisheni, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator ni msingi katika Santa Monica, California na inayomilikiwa na burudani kubwa Viacom, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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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 (Mixed Sanaa ya Vita). 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 na Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Verhoeven Rico na Artem Levin.

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

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New York, NY, Aprili 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, Kuwa kubwa as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino"Juu ya Jumamosi, Aprili 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Makamu wa Rais, Michezo na Specials, 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.
Kabla ya mashindano katika MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Mgonjwa. Baada ya chuo, 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, Grande ya Epic akaunti ya miezi miwili kukimbia kwa 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 na Max" kuwa moja ya maarufu zaidi na iconic on-hewa mchanganyiko Boston ya.
Mei 20, 2013, Grande alifanya yake Ligi Kuu ya Baseball kwanza, 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 na Ligi Kuu ya Soka).
"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” will be televised Ijumaa, Aprili 22 katika 11:00 p.m. NA/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:
Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)
Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Bantamweight Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (24-3-1)

 

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PILI MPYA kikohozi COMPLETE 'Bellator 155: CARVALHO VS. Manhoef 'MAIN CARD KATIKA BOISE ON MAY 20 - ONLY ON SPIKE

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Machi 24, 2016) - Lightweight bout pitting Marcin Uliofanyika (21-4) dhidi ya Dave Jansen (20-3) na Heavyweight mashindano pairing Chase GORMLEY (12-5) dhidi ya Joey Beltran (17-12), wamekuwa aliongeza kwa kadi kuu ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " katika CenturyLink Arena katika Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

 

mapambano kujiunga kadi ambayo tayari makala colossal Middleweight michuano ya Dunia tukio kuu, wakati Rafael Carvalho (12-1) inatetea ukanda wake dhidi ya moto Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Aidha, zamani Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) atarudi hatua kwa mara ya kwanza tangu Juni, wakati yeye anakabiliwa na ushujaa Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) katika tukio kadi ya ushirikiano kuu.

 

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Ofisi au CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com. tukio airs kuishi na bure kwenye Spike katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT. nane mapambano ya awali kadi airs kuishi kwenye Bellator.com naBellator Simu App kuanzia saa 6:30 p.m. NA.

 

uliofanyika, 13-kupambana Bellator MMA mkongwe, inaonekana kuanza mwingine streak kwa muda mrefu kushinda baada ya kuona yake ya hivi karibuni sita mapambano kamba snapped katika mikono ya mgawanyiko bingwa Will Brooks wakati "Bellator 145: Pamoja kisasi. " 24 mwenye umri wa miaka kuwasilisha mtaalamu imeonyesha mafanikio katika 11 ya mwisho wake 13 mapambano, na sita ya awali saba ijayo kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha. matchup wake Juicy na "Fugitive" katika "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " alama yake 2016 kwanza na mapambano ya kwanza tangu Novemba ya 2015.

Baada usiojulikana uamuzi ushindi juu ya asili Polish nyuma katika 2013 saa "Bellator 93,"Dave Jansen utaangalia kwa mara nyingine tena kubisha mbali Uliofanyika katika jioni ya lightweight kipengele bout. "Fugitive" inaingia mapambano yake ya tisa ikiwa na Bellator MMA na inaonekana na kuongeza kuvutia yake 7-1 rekodi na kukuza. Pamoja kushinda Streaks ya saba na 13 mapambano juu ya kazi yake tukufu miaka tisa, 36 mwenye umri wa miaka Oregon asili kwa mara nyingine tena kuwa macho yake kuweka juu ya kuanza kunyoosha mpya ya mafanikio wakati yeye hatua ndani ya ngome Mei 20.

 

Katika hatua Heavyweight, Chase Gormley utaangalia kujenga juu ya kuvutia kukimbia miaka mitatu kwamba ana kumwona kushinda tano ya mapambano yake ya mwisho sita wakati anachukua juu Joey Beltran. Titan Kupambana michuano Heavyweight kingpin alishinda taji kukuza pamoja usiojulikana uamuzi ushindi dhidi ya Jon Madsen nyuma katika Machi ya 2015.

 

Tangu kuingia Bellator MMA Fray katika 2013, Beltran ina alishiriki dhidi ya baadhi ya wapiganaji juu ya kukuza ana ofa, na matchups dhidi:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Vladimir "Janitor" Matyushenko, Emanuel Newton, na Brian Rogers. Baada ya kipindi cha mpito kwa middleweight mwezi Aprili 2015, "Mexicutioner" ameshinda wawili wa mapambano tatu, lakini sasa anarudi mgawanyiko Heavyweight yeye mara moja kuvamia.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Kadi Kupambana

Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title Kupambana: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Kuu Tukio: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

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

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

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

 

Awali Kadi

 

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Awali Bout: Joe Hamilton (3-0) vs. Tyler Freeland (3-0)

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight Awali Bout: Vince Morales (3-1) vs. Hamilton Ash (3-1)

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

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

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

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Awali 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, Kama vile. (Machi 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) na 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, Italy on Aprili 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). Pia, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) na Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “Hakuna Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho katika“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” juu ya Mei 20.

The debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Aprili 22 katika 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Wakati huo huo, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprili 16 katika 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” tukio, Bonyeza hapa.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

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

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

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

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

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

Kamili "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Fields (16-6)

Bellator MMA Mwanga Heavyweight Co-Kuu Tukio: 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 (Albamu)

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. (Machi 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dan "Man" Charles (10-3) na Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " katika CenturyLink Arena katika Boise, Idaho Mei 20.

 

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, wakati Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Aidha, zamani Bellator MMA Featherweight titlist Pat Curran (21-7) atarudi hatua kwa mara ya kwanza tangu Juni, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) katika tukio kadi ya ushirikiano kuu.

 

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika Bellator.com, CenturyLink Arena Box Ofisi au CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " airs kuishi na bure kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.com naBellator Simu 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 kwanza. 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: Pamoja kisasi. "

 

Dan "Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 rekodi ya kitaaluma. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase GORMLEY katika "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," Septemba.

Updated "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Kadi Kupambana

Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title Kupambana: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Kuu Tukio: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: 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, Kama vile. (Machi 15, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing is set to make its world premiere in just over a month on Ijumaa, Aprili 16 na "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.” The event will be broadcast in America on Aprili 22 katika 11:00 p.m. NA/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 Kickboxing: Torino " kadi. The groundbreaking evening of fights will be headlined by one of the most accomplished knockout artists in combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (49-12), ambao inachukua Alexandru Negrea (8-2). The co-main event features Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) kuchukua Karim Ghajji (95-12) for the 165-pound ISKA title. Kickboxing sensations Raymond Daniels (10-3), Denise Kielholtz (43-2) na 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. Generally, there is a one-pound allowance for non-title fights, although that allowance may vary depending on the regulatory body sanctioning the event.

 

– Heavyweight: 265 paundi

– Mwanga Heavyweight: 205 paundi

– Middleweight: 185 paundi

– Welterweight: 170 paundi

– Lightweight: 155 paundi

– Featherweight: 145 paundi

– Bantamweight: 135 paundi

– Flyweight: 125 paundi

 

Aidha, 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 Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (49-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

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

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

 

Kuhusu Bellator MMA:

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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, Kama vile. (Machi 11, 2016) – Broadcast details for Bellator’s groundbreaking, uzinduzi, international event have been finalized. "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” na "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will both emanate from the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy on Aprili 16, but be broadcast separately.

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Jumamosi, Aprili 16 katika 10 p.m. NA/PT, while the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will be televised Ijumaa, Aprili 22 katika 11:00 p.m. NA/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, au ziara Bellator.com.

 

Kamili "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Fields (16-6)

Bellator MMA Mwanga Heavyweight Co-Kuu Tukio: 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 (Albamu)

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

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

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

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

Bellator Kickboxing 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, Kama vile. (Machi 9, 2016) – The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas has been finalized, na kuongeza ya Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) dhidi ya Derek Fields (16-6) katika tukio kuu ya "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” at Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy on Aprili 16.

Pia, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) na 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), ambaye anakabiliwa na Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), mapambano Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

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

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture katika "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 " tukio. Kwa 15 TKO/KO’s between them, expect these two lightweights to trade leather in the center of the cage on Aprili 16th.

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. Hatimaye, 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 Kickboxing: Torino " kadi, which will be headlined by one of the most accomplished knockout artists in combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (49-12), ambao inachukua Alexandru Negrea (8-2). “No Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho katika "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef"Juu ya Mei 20.

Raymond Daniels (10-3), Denise Kieholtz (43-2) na Kevin Ross (30-9) will also be competing at the groundbreaking "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino "tukio Aprili 16 against yet to be announced opponents.

Kamili "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Fields (16-6)

Bellator MMA Mwanga Heavyweight Co-Kuu Tukio: 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 (Albamu)

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

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

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

Bellator Kickboxing 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 Kickboxing 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. (Februari 26, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will make his first defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship against heavy-handed Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1) katika tukio kuu ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " Mei 20 katika CenturyLink Arena katika Boise, Florida.

 

Katika tukio ushirikiano kuu, former Bellator MMA Featherweight Titlist Pat Curran (21-7) atarudi hatua kwa mara ya kwanza tangu Juni, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1).

 

Tiketi kwa ajili ya "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " kuanza saa tu $25 and go on sale next Ijumaa, Machi 4 katika Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office, CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com or by phone at 208-331-TIXS.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " airs kuishi na bure kwenye Mwiba katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati kikohozi awali mkondo kuishi kwenye Bellator.com na Bellator Simu App. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey katika "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 asilimia.

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 katika "Bellator 146: Manhoef vs. Kato” Novemba. 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, na 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, choking nje Bubba Jenkins in his first fight for the Viacom-owned promotion since 2011. Sasa, 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 World Title Kupambana: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Kuu Tukio: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)