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

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Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (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) via Unanimous Decision (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. “Naprawdę, dla mnie, 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) via Head Kick at 2:59 of Round 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “He was tough, 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 STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

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TORINO, WŁOCHY —

Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 of Round 4

Quote from Rafael Carvalho: “The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.”

Carvalho vs. Manhoef Fight Photos Here

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Anastasia Yankova: “I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova said “It wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 kg. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.”

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

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

Quote from Valeriu Mircea: “I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.”

Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here

Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 of Round 1

Quote from Mihail Nica: “I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym jutro to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.”

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

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PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 I KICKBOXING BELLATORA 5 KONFERENCJA PRASOWA

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Sobota IN TORINO, WŁOCHY

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TORINO, WŁOCHY – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 i Kickboxing Bellatora 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Włochy. In addition to the fighters, Prezydent Bellator Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Sobota nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Sobota, Kwiecień 8 na Spike w 3 p.m. I and will be immediately followed by Kickboxing Bellatora 5, which airs at 5 p.m. I. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.

 

Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) przed Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) przeciw Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Kickboxing Bellatora 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Zaktualizowano Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Karta główna:

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

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

Zaktualizowano Kickboxing Bellatora 5 Karta główna:

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

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

Funkcja półśredniej Walki: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Piórkowej Walka Reportaż: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH DOŁĄCZA DO PIĄTKOWEJ KARTY „BELLATOR 168” WE FLORENCJI NA SWOJĄ DRUGĄ WALKĘ OD WIELU MIESIĘCY

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Grudzień. 6, 2016) – Dziś ogłoszono, że jedna z najgorętszych perspektyw MMA, I Ruth (1-0), nie będzie tracił czasu na dalsze budowanie swojego CV, jak on walczy Emanuele Palombi (5-2) za drugą walkę od tylu miesięcy. Walka ma miejsce w ten piątek w "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," na Grudzień. 10 z Mandela Forum we Florencji i będzie transmitowany NA ŻYWO i BEZPŁATNIE na SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

 

Na tylko 26 lat, Ruth chce utorować drogę pozostałym członkom „Nowa rasa," grupa wybitnych zapaśników, którzy podpisali kontrakt pod szyldem Bellator MMA, w tym: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) oraz Aaron Pico i Bawełna Romero – z których ostatni nie zadebiutował jeszcze z niecierpliwością oczekiwanym profesjonalnym debiutem. Zanim był trzykrotnym mistrzem kraju i czterokrotnym wrestlerem All-American na Penn State University, Ruth uczęszczała do światowej sławy Blair Academy w Susquehanna Township, PA, gdzie był najwyżej sklasyfikowanym rekrutem w kraju w swojej kategorii wagowej. Osiągając przez całe życie wielki sukces na każdym etapie zawodów, Ruth aspiruje do tego, by w niedługim czasie mieć wokół pasa złoto wagi średniej Bellatora. Po przeprowadzce przez kraj do Fresno, Kalifornii., gdzie teraz trenuje w Dethrone Basecamp z innymi zawodnikami Bellator MMA, takimi jak Josh Koscheck i Chris Honeycutt, Ruth zadebiutował w profesjonalnym MMA zaledwie w zeszłym miesiącu Listopada. 4, kiedy zakończył Dustin Collins-Miles strajkami o 3:19 w pierwszej rundzie.

 

Ruth zmierzy się teraz z rzymskim Palombi, weteran siedmiu walk z pięcioma zwycięstwami, w tym trzema nokautami i jednym poddaniem. Litość, kto podejmuje walkę z wyprzedzeniem krótszym niż tydzień, musi szybko nauczyć się tłumić tłumy w rodzinnym mieście, kto z pewnością będzie mocno na korzyść włoskiego wojownika.

 

Wieczór jest uświetniony głównym wydarzeniem z udziałem najbardziej znanego włoskiego mieszanego artysty walki Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), z kim to wyjdzie? Joey „Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) w głównym turnieju wagi półciężkiej. Inni zawodnicy Bellator MMA również będą w akcji, Łącznie John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi się (31-9) i Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

Marka Bellator Kickboxing będzie również prezentowana we Włoszech z kartą, która zawiera rewanż kobiet w wadze muszej między Denise Kielholtz (45-3) i Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), ale tym razem, tytuł mistrza świata będzie na linii. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" obejmie również lekkie starcie między Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) i brytyjski mistrz kickboxingu Jordan Watson (48-11-2), pojedynek w wadze średniej Joe Schilling (19-9) przed Victorio Lermano (30-7), para w zawodach wagi półśredniej Luca Novello (22-4-2) z Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), i Kevin Ross(31-9) spotka Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) w lekkiej walki. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" wietrzy Piątek, Grudzień. 16 w 11:15 pm ET, natychmiast po "Bellator 169: Król Mo vs. Ishii.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Karta Beltrana:

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Yamauchi się (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: I Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Ukończ „Bellator Kickboxing: Karta Florencji:

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Tytuł mistrza świata w wadze muszej: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Funkcja półśredniej Walki: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: 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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RÓWNIEŻ: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Listopad 30, 2016) - Lekkie walka wżery Yamauchi się (20-3) przed 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.

Dodatkowo, 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 Grudzień. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Grudzień. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) i Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) odbędzie się Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, i John Salter (12-3) spełnia Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) w pojedynku wagi średniej. "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) i Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), ale tym razem, tytuł mistrza świata będzie na linii. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) i brytyjski mistrz kickboxingu Jordan Watson (48-11-2), pojedynek w wadze średniej Joe Schilling (19-9) przed Victorio Lermano(30-7), para w zawodach wagi półśredniej Luca Novello (22-4-2) z Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), i Kevin Ross(31-9) spotka Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) w lekkiej walki. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" wietrzy Piątek, Grudzień. 16 w 11:15 pm ET, natychmiast po "Bellator 169: Król 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, a ostatnio Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Gaj," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 z jego 20 kariera wygrywa, Łącznie 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 kampania. 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 konkursy, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 w pierwszej rundzie.

 

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

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

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Yamauchi się (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Ukończ „Bellator Kickboxing: Karta Florencji:

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Tytuł mistrza świata w wadze muszej: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Funkcja półśredniej Walki: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: 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 (Listopad 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) przed Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) i 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) przed Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Dodatkowo, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) i Joey „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, Włochy, 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. Pochodzący z Brazylii, 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 w "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:

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

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: 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 (Październik 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Grudzień. 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) i Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Tymczasem, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) i brytyjski mistrz kickboxingu 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” i "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" 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. Dodatkowo, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross i 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. Głównym wydarzeniem “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. Teraz, 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 Grudzień. 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) i 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” w “Kickboxing Bellatora: 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) wzdłuż drogi. Victorious in his lone 2016 walka, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

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

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

Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Karta Florencji:

Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Tytuł mistrza świata w wadze muszej: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)