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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TURIN

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April 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.”

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) über einstimmigen Beschluss (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote: “It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Wirklich, für mich, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.”

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) über Kopfstoß an 2:59 von Runde 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Er war hart, he came to fight. He wanted to mix and trade but I was more than happy to do that with the hands. I thought I was a little bit sharper, but he had a crack – he had a good go and hopefully it was entertaining for the crowd,” John Wayne Parr said. “Before this fight I really wanted to do something impressive and get an impressive finish so to score a head kick knockout is like a slam dunk. I feel like Michael Jordan right now. I’ve been watching Bellator and I just want to be a star here and hopefully tonight is gonna put that notch in my belt and help me fulfill that dream.”

Parr vs. Calzetta Photos

Mustapha Haida (46-5-2) defeated Enriko Kehl (45-12-1) via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mustapha Haida Quote: I’m very happy for with the victory. I think I broke my hand or my wrist in the second round so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish the fight, but I dug down deep and was able to get through the match,” Haida said. “Fighting for Bellator Kickboxing here in Italy has been a great experience for me and I hope to continue to fight here.”

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D’Isanto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote: “I came into someone’s home town tonight, and the guy had a lot more experience in kickboxing than I do, so I’m quite happy with the win. It’s a different rhythm out there. I’m used to Muay-Thai, which I’ve been practicing my whole life. I’ve done a few fights without elbows even though it’s still Muay-Thai so it’s a bit different from what I just did tonight. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Coker, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.”

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

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RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPPT MELVIN MANHOEF IM MITTELGEWICHTS-MEISTERSCHAFTS-REMATCH

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TORINO, ITALIEN - -

Rafael Carvalho (14-1) besiegte Melvin Manhoef (30-14) über Kopfstoß an 3:15 von Runde 4

Zitat von Rafael Carvalho: “Der letzte Kampf verlief nicht so, wie ich es erwartet hatte oder wie die Öffentlichkeit es erwartet hatte,” sagte Carvalho. “Bei diesem Kampf wusste ich, dass es einen unangefochtenen Sieger mit einem Finish geben musste, und ich bin sehr froh, dass ich derjenige war, der mit dem Sieg davongekommen ist. Ich werde meinen Titel im Mittelgewicht hier bei Bellator weiterhin verteidigen, aber ich interessiere mich auch für einen Superkampf in unserem Halbschwergewicht oder vielleicht einen Kampf im Bellator Kickboxen. Das würde mir Spaß machen.”

Carvalho vs. Manhoef-Kampffotos hier

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) besiegte Elina Kallionidou (5-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Zitat von Anastasia Yankova: “Ich fühle mich gut nach diesem Kampf. Mein Gesicht sieht jetzt viel besser aus als nach meinem letzten Kampf,” Yankova sagte “Es war nicht perfekt, aber ich verbessere mich jeden Tag und werde weiterhin hart mit Mike trainieren [Swick] bei AKA Thailand. Ich arbeite daran, mein Gewicht zu reduzieren 125 lbs. wo ich bald Bellators Champion sein möchte.”

Jankova vs. Kallionidou-Kampffotos hier

Mircea Valeriu (14-4) besiegte Djamil Chan (12-4) per Mehrheitsbeschluss (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Zitat von Valeriu Mircea: “Ich bin sehr stolz auf meine Leistung da draußen. Es war Teil meines Spielplans, während des gesamten Kampfes ruhig und geduldig zu bleiben, und ich bin glücklich über das positive Ergebnis,” sagte Mircea. “Ich erhole mich gerade von einer frustrierenden Knieverletzung, die mir nur anderthalb Monate Zeit ließ, mich vorzubereiten. Der Sieg ist süß und ich bin froh, dass meine Opfer zu einem guten Ergebnis geführt haben.”

Mircea vs. Chan-Kampffotos hier

Mihail Nica (6-0) besiegte Samba Coulibaly (11-4) über Anaconda Choke an 0:36 von Runde 1

Zitat von Mihail Nica: “Ich fühle mich sehr positiv und bin glücklich, dass sich meine harte Arbeit ausgezahlt hat,” Sagte Nika. “Ich freue mich darauf, wieder ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen morgen um meine Fähigkeiten zu verbessern. Ich möchte meine ungeschlagene Karriere hier bei Bellator fortsetzen, vielleicht bald in Amerika. Ich denke, es wäre großartig, dort zu kämpfen, wegen der Popularität da draußen. Ich möchte ein Held für die italienischen Fans sein, um die Leidenschaft für MMA in diesem Land anzufeuern und zu fördern.”

Nik vs. Coulibaly-Kampffotos hier

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FOTOS VOM HEUTIGEN BELLATOR 176 UND Bellator KICKBOXING 5 PRESSEKONFERENZ

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EVENT FINDET STATT Samstag IN TURIN, ITALIEN

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TORINO, ITALIEN – Kämpfer aus beiden Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 und Bellator Kickbox 5 versammelten sich in der historischen Comune di Torino zur offiziellen Pressekonferenz für die Veranstaltungen, die im Pala Alpitour in Turin stattfanden, Italien. Neben den Kämpfern, Bellator Präsident Scott Coker, zusammen mit Okatagon Präsident Charles DiBlasi und Turiner Sportminister Robert Finardi, alle sprachen darüber Samstag Nächte vorweg Karte.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 lüftet das Samstag, April 8 auf Spike an 3 p.m. UND und wird unmittelbar gefolgt von Bellator Kickbox 5, die ausgestrahlt wird 5 p.m. UND. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind ab sofort unter erhältlich www.oktagon.it und umfassen den Zugriff auf eine Oktagon Kickboxen Veranstaltung zusätzlich zu den beiden Bellator-Veranstaltungen.

 

Bellator 176 wird von einem Mittelgewichts-Meisterschaftskampf Pitting überschrieben Rafael Carvalho (13-1) gegen Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) und zeigt auch Russlands Anastasia Yankova (4-0) gegen Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Kickbox 5 wird einen leichten Kampf zwischen „The Doctor“ zeigen Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), der es mit einem rumänischen Veteranen aufnimmt Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) und Bellator Kickboxng Weltmeisterin im Fliegengewicht der Frauen Denise Kielholtz (46-3), die ihren Gürtel zum ersten Mal gegen ISKA- und WKU-Weltmeister verteidigen wird Martine Micheletto (34-12-5).

 

Aktualisiert Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Hauptkarte:

Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Catchweight-Kampf der Frauen: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

Aktualisiert Bellator Kickbox 5 Hauptkarte:

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Weltmeistertitel im Fliegengewicht der Frauen: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Micheletto (34-12-5)

Catchweight-Feature-Kampf: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Weltergewicht Eigenschaft Kampf: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Federgewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D'isanto (36-13-4)

 

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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Dezember. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Und Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuel Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place an diesem Freitag bei "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," auf Dezember. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4Uhr ET/PT.

 

Nur 26 Jahre alt, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) als auch Aaron Pico und Romero Baumwolle – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Calif., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck und Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on November. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 in der ersten Runde.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey „The Mexicutioner“ Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, einschließlich John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi up (31-9) und Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) und Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) gegen Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Lukas Novello (22-4-2) mit Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), und Kevin Ross(31-9) treffen Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in einem leichten Kampf. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ airs Freitag, Dezember. 16 bei 11:15 Uhr ET, unmittelbar nach "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Yamauchi up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Und Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuel Palombi (5-2)

Complete „Bellator Kickbox: Florenz“Karte:

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Weltergewicht Eigenschaft Kampf: Lukas Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH PITTING GOITI YAMAUCHI AGAINST VALERIU MIRCEA ADDED TO “BELLATOR 168: CARVALHO VS. MANHOEF 2” IN FLORENCE

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AUCH: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 30, 2016) - Eine leichte Kampf Lochfraß Yamauchi up (20-3) gegen Mircea Valeriu (12-3) completes the MMA portion of "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” on a night which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands inside the Mandela Forum in Florence.

Außerdem, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, Philipe Lins (10-1) will now meet Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on Dezember. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Dezember. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) und Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) dauert an Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, und John Salter (12-3) erfüllt Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) in einem Mittelgewichts-Kampf. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4Uhr ET/PT.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) und Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) gegen Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Lukas Novello (22-4-2) mit Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), und Kevin Ross(31-9) treffen Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in einem leichten Kampf. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ airs Freitag, Dezember. 16 bei 11:15 Uhr ET, unmittelbar nach "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21st career win and seventh under the Scott Coker-led promotion. You would be hard-pressed to find a fighter with more promise than the 23-year-old top prospect, who has already taken down proven veterans the likes of Martin Stapleton, Isao Kobayashi, und zuletzt Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Hain," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 seines 20 Karriere gewinnt, einschließlich 14 in der Eröffnungsrunde. The Japanese-Brazilian submission specialist continues to make great strides in the sport, consistently displaying the flawless Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique that has given opponents many nightmares year after year.

Challenging Yamauchi will be Valeriu Mircea, a Moldova-born competitor that has also seen a great deal of success early on in his MMA career. The 23-year-old knockout artist will be making his Bellator MMA debut following three consecutive victories, einschließlich eines Paares Ko der ersten Runde. Dating back to 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 Kampagne. With three of his last four wins coming by way of first round knockout, you can expect an early array of attack in this pairing of two top prospects.

Taking on Lins will now be Raimundo Silva, a 28-year-old striker who will be making both his 2016 and Bellator MMA debut. Dating back to 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 Wettbewerbe, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, das kam gerade 3:25 in der ersten Runde.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Yamauchi up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete „Bellator Kickbox: Florenz“Karte:

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Weltergewicht Eigenschaft Kampf: Lukas Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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ITALY’S OWN PIETRO CAPPELLI LOOKS TO DEFEND HOME TURF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT WITH PHILIPE LINS DURING MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING JOHN SALTER AGAINST CLAUDIO ANNICCHIARICO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR MMA’S RETURN TO ITALY

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (November 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) gegen Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) und Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10.

The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) gegen Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Außerdem, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) und Joey „The Mexicutioner“ Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4Uhr ET/PT.

A native of Florence, Italien, Cappelli has made an immediate splash in MMA, earning consecutive victories following his professional debut in 2015. Cappelli’s first career win came at the expense of Andrzej Kulik, when the 32-year-old delivered a brutal first round knockout. He then parlayed the emphatic victory with another first round finish, displaying his noteworthy ground game with a keylock submission just one minute and one second into the bout. With a noticeable message reading “unscarred” across his stomach, the Italian competitor prepares to dive in head first with a challenging matchup against the veteran Lins in his Bellator MMA debut.

The 31-year-old Lins will enter the cage for the 12th time in his career and fifth since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2014. Direkt aus Brasilien, Lins began his professional career on a nine-fight winning streak, finishing opponents in seven of the victories. “Monstro” has recorded a trio of significant victories since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, including two first round finishes and his most recent knockout win over fellow Brazilian competitor William Viana bei "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Lins hopes to build off of his big win and silence a crowd that will be heavily in favor of his Italian opponent Cappelli.

Fresh off of his first career victory, a first round knockout over Ilyrian Hoxhay, the 32-year-old Annicchiarico looks to continue his success when he enters the cage for the first time under the direction of Bellator MMA. The Italian middleweight will face a difficult first test in Salter, a 15-fight veteran that hasn’t been defeated since 2012. With a pair of submission defeats to Salter’s name, look for Annicchiarico to take the fight to the ground and grind it out there.

The former Strikeforce competitor Salter will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, after recording victories in his first two bouts with the promotion. He is riding a recent string of success, having won four consecutive contests and seven of his past eight. Over his seven-year career, the 31-year-old Nashville, Tenn., native has collected a dozen professional victories, recording finishes in all. With nine of his 12 career wins coming in the opening round of action, Salter is known to be one of the quickest strikers in the division and most recently finished former middleweight champion Brandon Halsey.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Dezember. 10 vom Mandela Forum in Florenz, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) und Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Mittlerweile, "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

 

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), wer nimmt auf mexikanisch-amerikanischen Slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in einem Halbschwergewicht matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” und "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) und die Frau, die besiegt sie im vergangenen Juni, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Zusätzlich, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross und Joe Schilling sind auch auf der Karte gegen Gegner wahrscheinlich konkurrieren später benannt werden.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Das Hauptereignis “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Jetzt, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

 

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

 

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan ist ein Mann, mit dem man keine Verabredung haben möchte. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Dezember. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, Kultivieren eines umfangreichen Trophäenkoffers, der mehrere Meisterschaftsgürtel sowie Auszeichnungen als „Kickboxer des Jahres“ in beiden umfasst 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) und 2012 (LiverKick.com).

 

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meets “The Doctor” bei “Bellator Kickbox: Florence.” It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) nach dem weg. Victorious in his lone 2016 Kampf, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Aktualisiert "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Aktualisiert „Bellator Kickbox: Florenz“Karte:

Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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