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

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אַפּריל 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 נק) 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. “טאַקע, for me, 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) דעף. 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.

פּאַר ווס. 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, סקאַט קאָקער, 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 STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

TORINO, איטאליע

ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (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.

קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. 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 saidIt 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 לבס. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (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 מאָרגן 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

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 דריקט קאָנפֿערענץ

 

EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE שבת IN TORINO, איטאליע

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

TORINO, איטאליע – Fighters from both בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 און Bellator Kickboxing 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, איטאליע. In addition to the fighters, בעללאַטאָר פרעזידענט סקאַט קאָקער, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about שבת nights anticipated card.

בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 airs this שבת, אַפּריל 8 אויף ספּייק בייַ 3 פּ.ם. און and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 פּ.ם. און. 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.

 

בעללאַטאָר 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) קעגן מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) קעגן Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1נק), 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).

 

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 הויפּט קאַרד:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: דדזשאַמיל טשאַן (12-3) ווס. מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (13-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) ווס. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

דערהייַנטיקט Bellator Kickboxing 5 הויפּט קאַרד:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1נק) ווס. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

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

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

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) ווס. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

פעדערווייט שטריך פייט: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) ווס. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

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

 

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (דעצעמבער. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, און רות (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 דעם פרייטיק בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 168: Sakara vs. בעלטראַן," אויף דעצעמבער. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm עט/פּט.

 

אין בלויז 26 יאר אַלט, 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) ווי געזונט ווי אהרן פּיקאָ און 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, פּאַ, 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, קאַליף., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like דזשאָש קאָסטשעקק און קריס האָנייקוטט, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on נאוועמבער. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 אין דער ערשטער קייַלעכיק.

 

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 אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 נק) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, אַרייַנגערעכנט יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3), יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (31-9) און פיליפּע לינס(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) און Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) קעגן Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) מיט Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), און Kevin Ross(31-9) וועט טרעפן Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) אין אַ לייטווייט קאַמף. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” airs פרייַטיק, דעצעמבער. 16 בייַ 11:15 pm עט, immediately following "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: פיליפּע לינס (10-1) ווס. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) ווס. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (31-9) ווס. מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: און רות (1-0) ווס. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) ווס. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

Middleweight Feature Fight: דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) ווס. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Luca Novello (22-4-2) ווס. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) ווס. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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

 

אויך: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף. (נאָוועמבער 30, 2016) - אַ לייטווייט באַוט פּיטינג יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (20-3) קעגן מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (12-3) completes the MMA portion of "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2,” on a night which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands inside the Mandela Forum in Florence.

דערצו, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, פיליפּע לינס (10-1) will now meet Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on דעצעמבער. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on דעצעמבער. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) און מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק), while Italy’s own אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) וועט נעמען אויף דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק) at 205-pounds, און יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) מיץ Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) אין אַ מידאַלווייט באַוט. "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm עט/פּט.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) און Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) קעגן Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) מיט Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), און Kevin Ross(31-9) וועט טרעפן Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) אין אַ לייטווייט קאַמף. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” airs פרייַטיק, דעצעמבער. 16 בייַ 11:15 pm עט, immediately following "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21סט 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, יסאַאָ קאָבייַאַשי, און רובֿ לעצטנס ריאַן קאָוטורע. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "בעללאַטאָר 162: שלעמענקאָ ווס. גראָווע," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 פון זיין 20 career wins, אַרייַנגערעכנט 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 קאַמפּיין. 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 קאַנטעס, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 אין דער ערשטער קייַלעכיק.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: פיליפּע לינס (10-1) ווס. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) ווס. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (31-9) ווס. מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) ווס. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

Middleweight Feature Fight: דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) ווס. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Luca Novello (22-4-2) ווס. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) ווס. 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

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (נאָוועמבער 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting פיליפּע לינס (10-1) קעגן Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) און Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. 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 ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) קעגן מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק). דערצו, Italy’s own אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) און Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 נק) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4pm עט/פּט.

A native of Florence, איטאליע, 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. האַילינג פון בראזיל, 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 וויליאם וויאַנאַ בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 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.

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: פיליפּע לינס (10-1) ווס. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) ווס. 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

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (אָקטאָבער 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on דעצעמבער. 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 ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) און מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. דערווייַל, "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) 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, אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק), who takes on Mexican-American slugger דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” און "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: 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. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross און דזשאָו שילינג 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. די הויפּט געשעעניש פון “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. איצט, 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 "בעללאַטאָר 144: כאַלסי ווס. 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 דעצעמבער. 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) און 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” בייַ Bellator Kickboxing: 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) צוזאמען די וועג. Victorious in his lone 2016 קאַמף, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

ופּדאַטעד "בעללאַטאָר 168: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) ווס. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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