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KARIM GHAJJI RÉCLAME LE TITRE MONDIAL DE KICKBOXING DE WELTERWEIGHT BELLATOR; JORINA BAARS, RAYMOND DANIELS & JOE SCHILLING ÉMERGE AUSSI VICTORIEUX

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Officiel Bellator Kickboxing 6 Principaux résultats de cartes & Devis:

Karim Ghajji (98-13-1) vaincu Zoltan Laszak (11-3) par décision partagée (50-45, 48-47, 46-49)

Citation de Karim Ghajji:

“Nous nous sommes préparés vraiment dur pour ce combat. Tout ce que nous avons entrepris d'accomplir, Nous faisions. Je sais que je pourrais faire encore mieux, mais vous savez que dans les combats, cela ne se passe pas exactement comme vous le souhaitez à chaque fois. Au premier tour quand j'ai glissé, Je me suis blessé au genou et c'était extrêmement douloureux mais je savais que je devais creuser et faire de plus en plus pour gagner cette ceinture, ce qui signifie tout pour moi,” Ghajji a dit. “C'est le plus beau jour de ma vie. Comme on dit: 'Alléluia! J'ai récupéré ma ceinture.’ J'ai ressenti beaucoup de pression pour récupérer cette ceinture, et quelle sensation incroyable de le reconquérir. J'ai hâte de combattre les meilleurs combattants que Bellator a à offrir pour confirmer que je suis le champion, mais aussi, J’aimerais concourir en MMA. En France, nous avons beaucoup de combattants MMA coriaces dans notre salle de sport et mon terrain est assez destructeur.. J'aimerais faire ça.”

Joe Schilling (21-9) vaincu Alexandru Negrea (10-4) par décision unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Citation de Joe Schilling:

“Le combat s'est bien passé, j'ai été vraiment surpris qu'il soit si dur. Il a combattu en Super Combat en Roumanie, il a donc eu beaucoup d’adversaires européens coriaces contre lesquels il s’est battu. Niveau de compétence auquel je ne pensais pas qu'il se soit battu contre le niveau de compétition auquel j'ai concouru, mais il a fait un très bon travail et il était vraiment dur. Il essayait de m'inciter à lancer avec lui et il essaierait de me rattraper quand j'entrerais, alors j'essayais de rester beaucoup plus calme et de montrer que je ne suis pas l'idiot qui s'est battu [Hisaki] Kato deux fois,” Schilling a dit. “J'ai fait beaucoup de changements dans ma vie personnelle. Je suis beaucoup plus concentré et plus sérieux et mon objectif ce soir était de montrer le niveau de compétiteur et de kickboxeur de classe mondiale que je suis et je pense que je l'ai fait. Chapeau à Alex, Il a fait un excellent travail. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de gens qui peuvent prendre ce genre de photos pendant trois tours. Je pense que la décision des juges était un peu ridicule. Je ne pense pas que je lui aurais donné la moitié d'un tour et encore moins un tour. Je pense qu'ils lui ont donné la seconde, ce qui est idiot. Mais, dans l'ensemble c'était une bonne nuit, les vacances commencent maintenant.”

Raymond Daniels (13-3) vaincu Csaba Gyorfi (20-6) et par KO 0:36 de tour de trois

Citation de Raymond Daniels:

“Une autre opportunité d'aller là-bas et de faire une marque avec cette marque Bellator. Je sais que mon homme Nick Diaz dit: «Découpez toute cette merde qui tourne,'Mais je pense qu'il veut dire tout le monde sauf moi,” Daniels a dit. “Je m'entraîne depuis de nombreuses années au karaté sportif et aux arts martiaux et vous savez que c'est un peu comme s'entraîner pour être un tireur d'élite pour ainsi dire. Il y a des trous et des fenêtres et lorsque votre adversaire vous donne ces trous, vous devez saisir cette opportunité. J'ai vu ce trou, Je l'ai exposé, et il se trouve que c'était avec mon spin kick qui est l'une de mes techniques les plus puissantes et les plus dévastatrices. Si j'atteins cette marque avec ce coup de pied, c'est un coup de circuit, Grand Chelem, Je le frappe hors du parc à chaque fois. J'ai pu m'entraîner récemment avec plusieurs grands vétérans du MMA comme Rory MacDonald, Georges St. Pierre et Tyron Woodley et moi nous sommes beaucoup entraînés avec ces gars-là, donc je suis vraiment intéressé à refaire du MMA. C'est très amusant de s'y attaquer avec de petits gants car les gens ne peuvent pas utiliser les gros gants comme bouclier pour bloquer mes tirs. Je veux saisir ce titre de Bellator Kickboxing et continuer à aider à construire cette marque de kickboxing parce que je sais qu'ils y investissent beaucoup de temps. Alors oui, Je suis vraiment intéressé à traverser ce pont et à participer à des combats de MMA, mais mon objectif principal est de remporter cet or du kickboxing.”

 

Jorina Baars (41-0-3) vaincu Irene Martens (20-10-2) par décision unanime (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)

Citation de Jorina Baars:

“Ce était un bon combat, Je pensais qu'Irène [Martens] était très dur. J'avais le contrôle dès le début du combat et je l'ai gardé pendant les trois rounds. J'ai été un peu déçu au premier tour mais au deuxième et au troisième tour j'ai beaucoup mieux performé. Elle a travaillé dur et a beaucoup bougé, donc ma stratégie était de maintenir la pression sur elle et d'essayer de la mettre dans le coin et je pense que j'ai réussi à ça,” Baars a dit après sa victoire. “C'était incroyable de se battre enfin pour Bellator. L'organisation est tellement professionnelle. J’attends avec impatience mes futurs combats ici et j’espère remporter le titre Bellator.”

Gabor Gorbics (31-10) vaincu Gabriel Varga (13-5) par décision partagée (29-28, 29-28, 28-30)

Citation de Gabor Gorbics:

“Je suis très content de la victoire et j'espère continuer à gagner ici à Bellator,” Gorbics a dit. “Je me suis entraîné très dur pour ça. J'ai une famille et une équipe charmantes qui m'ont aidé à me préparer et je reviendrai au gymnase lundi pour continuer la formation.”

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

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Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) 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. “Vraiment, pour moi, 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: “Il était difficile, 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

RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

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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 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 lbs. 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 demain 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 ET Bellator KICKBOXING 5 CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE

 

ÉVÉNEMENT PRÉVU Samedi IN TORINO, ITALIE

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TORINO, ITALIE – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 et 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, Italie. In addition to the fighters, Président Bellator Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Samedi nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Samedi, Avril 8 sur Spike au 3 p.m. ET and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 p.m. ET. 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) contre Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) contre Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

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

 

Mise à jour Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Carte principale:

Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Tchamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

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

 

Mise à jour Bellator Kickboxing 5 Carte principale:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Caroline du Nord) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Flyweight Femmes Monde Titre Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

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

Welterweight Feature Lutte: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Lutte plume métrage: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. 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

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Décembre. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Et 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 ce vendredi à "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," sur Décembre. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

 

A seulement 26 ans, 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) aussi bien que Aaron Pico et 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, Pennsylvanie, 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 et Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Novembre. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 dans le premier tour.

 

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 Caroline du Nord), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, y compris John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi jusqu'à (31-9) et 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) et Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) contre Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) avec Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), et Kevin Ross(31-9) se réunira Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) dans un combat léger. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Vendredi, Décembre. 16 à 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: Roi Mo contre. Ishii.

 

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

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi jusqu'à (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Et Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

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

Welterweight Feature Lutte: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: 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

 

AUSSI: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE. (Novembre 30, 2016) - Un combat léger piqûres Yamauchi jusqu'à (20-3) contre 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.

En outre, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, Philipe Lins (10-1) va maintenant rencontrer Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on Décembre. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Décembre. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) et Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) va prendre Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) at 205-pounds, et John Salter (12-3) répond Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) dans un combat de poids moyen. "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) et Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) contre Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) avec Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), et Kevin Ross(31-9) se réunira Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) dans un combat léger. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Vendredi, Décembre. 16 à 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: Roi Mo contre. 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, et plus récemment, Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Bosquet," 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 son 20 victoires de carrière, y compris 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. Datant de 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 campagne. 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. Datant de 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 concours, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 dans le premier tour.

 

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

Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi jusqu'à (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

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

Welterweight Feature Lutte: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: 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, CALIFORNIE (Novembre 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) contre Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) et 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) contre Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord). En outre, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) et Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) 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, Italie, 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. Originaire du Brésil, 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 à "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, Armé d'un, 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 Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: 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, CALIFORNIE (Octobre 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Décembre. 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) et Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. En attendant, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) 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 Caroline du Nord), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” et "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” sera révélé sous peu.

 

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. En outre, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross et 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. L'événement principal 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. Maintenant, 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 Décembre. 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) et 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” à “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) le long du chemin. Victorious in his lone 2016 lutte, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Mise à jour "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord)

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

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

A NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION IS CROWNED AT “BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST”

RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ ALSO VICTORIOUS

Photos de l'événement complet ici

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Septembre 23, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing returned to Spike TV vendredi night from Budapest, Hungary and by the conclusion of the evening, the promotion had crowned a new welterweight champion.

Dans l'événement principal de “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest,” Zoltan Laszak (11-2) defeated the immensely more experienced Karim Ghajji (96-13) par décision unanime, taking away the belt that Ghajji had earned following his performance at “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.

In addition to the welterweight world title bout, le toujours excitant Raymond Daniels (12-3) returned to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-4) of Hungary. The man many fans refer to asRD The Goat,” utilized his highlight-reel style of offense to defeat Benedek via unanimous decision in front of his fellow Hungarians, l'amélioration de 3-0 under the Bellator Kickboxing banner.

Following her controversial split decision defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Denise Kielholtz (45-3) returned to form against Renata Lantos (5-5), taking home a unanimous decision victory. Following what was arguably the most important fight of Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch kick boxer now sets her sights on a rematch with Gloria Peritore at the recently announced “Bellator Kickboxing: Florenceen Décembre

Compléter l'action de la carte principale, the man that defeated Melvin Manhoef plus tôt cette année, Alexandru Negrea (10-3), improved his record at the expense of Ali El Ameri (42-11-2), taking home the win on all three of the ringside judges’ tableaux de bord.

BELLATOR MMA & KICKBOXING TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TAG-TEAM EVENT AT THE MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON DEC. 10

 

“BELLATOR 167” TO FEATURE ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOEY BELTRAN

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: FLORENCE” WILL SEE DENISE KIELHOLTZ VS. GLORIA PERITORE FOR INAGURAL FEMALE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

(Lto R: Denise Kielholtz, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Gloria Peritore, Mustapha Haida, Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi gather at PalazzoVecchio for a press conference to announce Dec. 10 event at Mandela Forum.)

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Septembre 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest," the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza. The Viacom-owned fight company is returning to Italy with another combo-event featuring heart-pounding action from the Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands, both taking place onDécembre. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

"Bellateur 167" will boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

En attendant, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Female Flyweight World Championship. En outre, Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross et Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

“International expansion was a major goal for us in 2016, and I feel that we’ve really nailed it thus far,», A déclaré le président Bellator Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 personnes, we knew that we wanted to return for a second go-round before the end of the year. With our great partner Carlo DiBlasi and his team at Oktagon, we are looking forward to another epic event on Décembre 10."

 

Our partnership with Bellator is producing incredible results, so as to double the stages in Italy and start a European course that has seen us protagonists in recent days in Budapest,” said Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi. “I am sure that Florence will respond to the appointment on Décembre 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

Not to be confused with current pop sensationAlessia Cara,” Italy’s favorite mixed martial arts superstar Alessio Sakara returns to the Bellator MMA fray fresh off an emphatic finish of Brian Rogers at “Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.Known for his knack for the spectacular, “Legionariuswill be making his second appearance for the Viacom-owned promotion in his home country, a locale he’s undefeated in throughout his career as a professional, a run that began in 2002. A longtime member of the world-renown “Amérique Top Team,” there’s no doubt that Sakara comes to the cage looking to finish, ending the proceedings before reaching the judgesscorecards in 14 de son 18 victoires; a similar record to his opponent on Décembre. 10.

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to asThe Mexicutioneralways comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Déchaînement” Jackson, Kendall Grove, Emanuel Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Maintenant, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 le Brésilien de 34 ans a remporté le championnat du monde poids léger BELLATOR de Michael Chandler 17 gagne comme un professionnel. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

The streaking Dutch striker Denise Kielholz had her progress temporarily slowed when she was upset by Peritore at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Italie, Peritore has won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Championship. The first meeting between these two ladies was a tightly contested and technical, with both competitors picking their spots wisely over the course of three rounds. The ante has been upped the second go around though, with the news that a freshly minted Bellator Kickboxing belt will be waiting for the victor.

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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