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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, Haida, & Bolaños cinn victorious ó Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 IN TURIN

Le foilsiú láithreach:

Aibreán 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “Chaith mé a lán ama ag déanamh staidéir ar an comhraic agus bhraith mé mar go raibh a fhios agam a stíl troid go maith mar sin bhí mé in ann a chur le chéile le plean cluiche láidir agus é a fhorghníomhú go rathúil,” Petrosyan dúirt. “Anois tá mé ag súil le dul ar roinnt eile, agus cuirfimid in iúl Scott Coker agus Carlo DiBlasi a chinneadh cad é eile dom.”

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Grianghraif

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote:Bhí sé ina oíche maith dom leis an bua, ach bhí sé troid diana. Tá sí ina Trodaire southpaw níos airde agus thug sí i ndáiríre é. Bhí gach urchar do dom agus sin an rud is tábhachtaí dom. Tá sé ar fheabhas a choinneáil ar an crios, Seo é mo duais is mó sa spórt agus tá mé onóir a bheith ar an curadh domhanda le haghaidh Bellator,” Kielholtz dúirt. “Tá sé an-, go dtí mé, Is Bellator an eagraíocht kickboxing is mó sa domhan, bhfuil siad i ndáiríre do na trodaithe, mar sin tá mé an-sásta a bheith ag déanamh ionadaíochta ar chuideachta. D'fhéadfadh an chéad uair eile a fheiceann tú mé amach ann sa Cage Bellator troid MMA. Táimid ag obair go dian ar gach gné de mo oiliúna agus sin tá súil againn roimh dheireadh an tsamhraidh feicfidh tú dom ag troid MMA.”

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Grianghraif

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) trí Ceann Ciceáil ar 2:59 Bhabhta 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Bhí sé diana, Tháinig sé chun troid. Ba mhaith leis a mheascadh agus chun na trádála ach bhí mé níos mó ná sásta a dhéanamh leis na lámha. Cheap mé go raibh mé beagán níos géire, ach bhí sé ina crack - bhí sé dul go maith agus táthar ag súil go raibh sé siamsaíocht don slua,” John Wayne Parr dúirt. “Roimh an troid bhí mé i ndáiríre rud éigin go hiontach a dhéanamh agus a fháil bailchríoch mórthaibhseach sin chun scór is Déan cic ceann mar a bheadh ​​dunk Slam. Dar liom Michael Jordan ceart anois. Tá mé ag faire Bellator agus ba mhaith liom ach a bheith ina réalt anseo agus tá súil againn go bhfuil anocht a chur ag dul a bhfuil notch i mo crios agus cabhrú liom a chomhlíonadh go aisling.”

Parr vs. Calzetta Grianghraif

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

Mustapha Haida Quote: Tá mé an-sásta le haghaidh an bua. I mo thuairimse, bhris mé mo lámh nó mo láimhe sa dara babhta mar sin ní raibh mé cinnte má ba mhaith liom a bheith in ann a chríochnú an troid, ach dug mé síos domhain agus bhí sé in ann a fháil tríd an chluiche,” Haida dúirt. “Ag troid le haghaidh Bellator Cosdornálaíochta anseo san Iodáil tá sé ina taithí iontach dom agus tá súil agam chun leanúint ar aghaidh chun troid anseo.”

Haida vs. Kehl Pictiúir

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D'Isanto via Cinneadh d'aon ghuth (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote: “Tháinig mé isteach duine anocht baile dúchais, agus bhí an Guy taithí a lán níos mó i kickboxing ná is féidir liom, mar sin tá mé sásta go leor leis an bua. Tá sé ina rithim éagsúla amach ann. Tá mé ag a úsáidtear chun Muay Téalainnis-, a Tá mé ag cleachtadh mo shaol ar fad. Mé a rinneadh le cúpla troideanna gan uillinn cé go bhfuil sé fós Muay Téalainnis-mar sin tá sé rud beag difriúil ó cad a rinne mé díreach tar éis anocht. 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

RAFAEL CARVALHO Stadanna MELVIN MANHOEF IN Middleweight CHAMPIONSHIP rematch

 

TORINO, AN IODÁIL -

Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) trí Ceann Ciceáil ar 3:15 Bhabhta 4

Tosach ó Rafael Carvalho: “Ní raibh an troid seo caite dul mar a bhí súil agam nó cosúil leis an bpobal ag súil,” Carvalho dúirt. “Seo troid Bhí a fhios agam go bhfuil ag teastáil a bheith ina bhuaiteoir undisputed le bailchríoch agus tá mé an-sásta go raibh mé an ceann a tháinig amach leis an bua. Tá mé ag dul chun leanúint ar aghaidh a chosaint mo teideal i mBoston anseo ag Bellator, ach tá mé suim i troid Super inár rannóg trom-mheáchain éadroim nó b'fhéidir bout i Bellator Cosdornálaíochta chomh maith. Bheadh ​​sé sin spraoi do dom.”

Carvalho vs. Grianghraif comhrac Manhoef Anseo

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) Elina defeated Kallionidou (5-2) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tosach ó Anastasia Yankova: “Is dóigh liom ceart go leor i ndiaidh an troid. Breathnaíonn mo aghaidh i bhfad níos fearr ceart anois ná mar a rinne sé tar éis mo troid seo caite,” Yankova dúirt “Ní raibh sé foirfe ach tá mé ag feabhsú gach lá agus beidh mé ar aghaidh ag traenáil go dian le Mike [Swick] ag aka Téalainn. Tá mé ag obair a fháil ar mo meáchan síos go dtí 125 lb.. áit ar mhaith liom a bheith go luath curadh Bellator ar.”

Yankova vs. Kallionidou An comhrac in Grianghraif Anseo

Mircea Valeriu (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Cinneadh Majority (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Tosach ó Valeriu Mircea: “Tá mé an-bhródúil as mo feidhmíochta amach ann. Bhí sé mar chuid de mo phlean cluiche a fanacht socair agus othar ar fud an troid agus tá áthas orm a gotten an toradh dearfach,” Mircea Said. “Tá mé ag teacht amach ar gortú glúine bhac a d'fhág mé gan ach mí go leith a ullmhú. Is Victory milis agus tá áthas orm go bhfuil mo chuid íobairtí ar fáil toradh maith.”

Mircea vs. Grianghraif comhrac Chan anseo

Michael Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke ag 0:36 Bhabhta 1

Tosach ó Mihail Nica: “Tá mé ag mothú an-dearfach agus sásta go bhfuil mo chuid obair chrua,” nica dúirt. “Táim ag tnúth le dul ar ais sa seomra aclaíochta amárach níos fearr mo chuid scileanna. Ba mhaith liom leanúint mo ghairm undefeated anseo ag Bellator, b'fhéidir go luath i Meiriceá. Sílim go mbeadh sé go hiontach chun troid ann mar gheall ar an leibhéal tóir amuigh ansin. Ba mhaith liom a bheith ina laoch do na lucht leanúna na hIodáile chun cheer do agus ag fás ar an paisean don MMA sa tír seo.”

nica vs. Grianghraif comhrac Coulibaly Anseo

Grianghraif Ó Bellator AN LAE INNIU 176 AGUS Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 COMHDHÁIL PREAS

 

IMEACHT SET PLACE A GHLACADH Dé Sathairn IN TURIN, AN IODÁIL

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Grianghraif BREISE - CREDIT Bellator / LUCAS NOONAN

 

TORINO, AN IODÁIL - Fighters ón dá Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 agus Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 coinbhéirsithe ar an stairiúil Comune di Torino don preasagallamh oifigiúil do na himeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl ag an Alpitour Pala i Torino, An Iodáil. Chomh maith leis na trodaithe, Bellator Uachtarán Scott Coker, mar aon le hUachtarán Okatagon Carlo DiBlasi agus Torino Aire Spóirt Roberto Finardi, Labhair fad faoi Dé Sathairn cárta oíche ag súil.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs sé seo Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 8 ar Spike ag 3 p.m. AGUS agus déanfar é a díreach ina dhiaidh Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5, a bheas á craoladh ag 5 p.m. AGUS. Tá ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​ar fáil anois ag www.oktagon.it agus ina measc tá rochtain ar Oktagon Cosdornálaíochta imeacht chomh maith chuig an dá ócáid ​​Bellator.

 

Bellator 176 Tá phríomhfhuirseoir ag pitting troid craobhchomórtais middleweight Rafael Carvalho (13-1) aghaidh Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) agus gnéithe freisin Rúise Anastasia Yankova (4-0) versus Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 Beidh gné bout lightweight idir "The Doctor" Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), a thógann ar veteran Rómáinis Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) agus Bellator mBan Kickboxng ar flyweight Champion Domhanda Denise Kielholtz (46-3), atá leagtha a chosaint a crios den chéad uair in aghaidh ISKA agus WKU Champion Domhanda Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Príomh Cárta:

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

MBan comhrac Catchweight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Michael Nica (5-0)

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 Príomh Cárta:

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

MBan flyweight World Teideal Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

An comhrac Gné Catchweight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Gné welterweight comhrac: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Gné comhrac featherweight: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D'comhréireach (36-13-4)

 

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

 

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

 

Ag amháin 26 bliain d'aois, 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) chomh maith le Aaron Pico agus Romero Cotton – 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 agus Chris HONEYCUTT, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Samhain. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 isteach sa chéad bhabhta.

 

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, Lena n-áirítear John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi suas (31-9) agus 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) agus Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: 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) aghaidh Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) le Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), agus kevin Ross(31-9) le chéile Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) i troid lightweight. "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Florence” airs Dé hAoine, Nollaig. 16 ag 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

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

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Yamauchi suas (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: Agus Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: 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)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Gné welterweight comhrac: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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

 

FREISIN: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Samhain 30, 2016) - A pitting bout lightweight Yamauchi suas (20-3) aghaidh 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.

Chomh maith leis sin, 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 Nollaig. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Nollaig. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) agus Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) a ghlacadh ar Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, agus John Salter (12-3) Buaileann Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) i bout mBoston. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) agus Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: 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) aghaidh Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) le Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), agus kevin Ross(31-9) le chéile Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) i troid lightweight. "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Florence” airs Dé hAoine, Nollaig. 16 ag 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21ú 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, agus le déanaí Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Garrán," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 de chuid 20 career wins, Lena n-áirítear 14 in the opening round of action. 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, including a pair of first round knockouts. Dating back to 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 Feachtas. 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 comórtais, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 isteach sa chéad bhabhta.

 

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

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Yamauchi suas (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: 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)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Gné welterweight comhrac: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Samhain 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) aghaidh Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) agus 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) aghaidh Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Chomh maith leis sin, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) agus 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 4pm ET/PT.

A native of Florence, An Iodáil, 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. Hailing ón mBrasaíl, 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 ag "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.

 

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

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

An comhrac Gné middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Deireadh Fómhair 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Nollaig. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence, 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) agus Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Idir an dá linn, "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: 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), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” agus "Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ina theannta sin, other Bellator superstars raymond Daniels, kevin Ross agus Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. An imeacht is mó de “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. Anois, 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 is one man you do not want an appointment with. 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 Nollaig. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) agus 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 meetsThe Doctor” ag “Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: 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) feadh na slí. Victorious in his lone 2016 gcomhrac, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

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

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Solas Gné comhrac Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: 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)