Today at 3 namiddag. PST / 6 namiddag. EST on Bellator MMA’s social channels, one of the most influential MMA fighters of all-time, Royce Gracie, will be teaching a Brazilian jiu-jitsu seminar.
The event will begin promptly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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NEW YORK – October 30, 2018 – Combate Americas today announced its much-anticipated, second annual “COPA COMBATE” one-night Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) tournament extravaganza featuring eight fighters, representing eight different countries, battling it out for a $100,000 grand prize, op Save Mart Center in Fresno, Kalifornië., live in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT), live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 voormiddag. ET / PT) and Univision Deportes Network (UDN) (12 voormiddag. ET/9 p.m. PT).
The winner of the tournament will have persevered through three fights in one night to claim the grand prize.
The “COPA COMBATE” event will mark the first one-night, eight-man tournament in California state history, and will take place 25 years after Combate Americas CEO and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-founder Campbell McLaren changed the combat sports world forever with UFC 1, a one-night, eight-man tournament that produced MMA’s first iconic figure, Royce Gracie.
Prys van $30, tickets go on sale online at www.CombateAmericas.com/Tickets and Ticketmaster.com, as well as at the Save Mart Center box office, begin by 10 voormiddag. PT on Wednesday, November. 7.
“This is the way I started the UFC 25 years ago – an 8-man tournament – the toughest challenge in sports – and now it’s coming to Fresno and the great state of California for the first time in history,"Het McLaren.
The “COPA COMBATE” tournament will take place in the featherweight (145 pond) afdeling, and will feature the winners of September’s two ‘Copa’ qualifier bouts – Andres “The Bullet” Quintana (15-2) of Roswell, N.M., USA and Alejandro “Gallito” Flores (13-1) of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico – as well as previously announced Gaston “Tonga” Reyno (8-2, 2 NC) of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Reyno was announced as a tournament entrant on the air live, immediately following his stunning, first-round (2:21) voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) van Carlos Ochoa at the “Combate Americas: Camino a Copa” live event in Long Beach, Kalifornië. op September 28.
Also announced today for “COPA COMBATE” tournament action was the competitor who will represent Spain – 24-year-old Zebenzui “El Niño Roca” Ruiz (7-2) of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
Ruiz will enter La Jaula, die Combate Amerikas hok, for the first time in his career, riding a four-fight win streak. Tot op datum, all but one of his victories have come by way of (T)KO of voorlegging.
The remaining four fighters who will compete in the 2018 “COPA COMBATE” tournament will be announced soon.
Doors at Save Mart Center will open for the event at 5 namiddag. Desember 7, en die eerste voorlopige bout sal begin by 6 namiddag.
Noad Lahat (12-3) verslaan Jeremia Monaghan (11-6) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27 x3)
Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0
Haim Gozali (8-4) verslaan Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via voorlegging (driehoek verstik) by :45 van die eerste ronde
Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0
John Salter (15-3) verslaan Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:55 van die eerste ronde
Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0
Denise Kielholtz (1-1) verslaan Jessica Middleton (2-3) via voorlegging (armbar) by 1:16 van die eerste ronde
Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0
Voorlopige Card:
Luiz Rocha (4-1) verslaan Almog Shay (2-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Assaf Batan (1-0) verslaan Mor Attias (0-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 4:08 van die derde ronde
Matan Levi (3-0) verslaan Erik Sianov (0-1) via meerderheidsbesluit (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Raz Bring (3-0) verslaan Nadim Kablan (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) verslaan Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via voorlegging (armbar) by 4:00 van die eerste ronde
Adam Keresh (1-0) verslaan Romeinse Kushnir (0-1) via TKO (stoot ) by 3:00 van die tweede ronde
Natanial Parisi (1-0) verslaan Or Eliov (0-1) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) by 3:45 van die eerste ronde
Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Geen Contest (accidental foul)
Alexander Nikulin (3-0) verslaan Rami Abuhav (0-1) Gabriël Vega 1:57 van die eerste ronde
Oron Kahlon (3-0) verslaan Julian Maloku (0-1) via voorlegging (triangle) by 2:08 van die eerste ronde
Olga Rubin (4-0) verslaan Joana Filipa (0-1) via TKO (stakings) by 3:46 van die tweede ronde
Shimon Gosh (6-2) verslaan Francisco Silva (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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About Bellator:
Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.
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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)
JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 mededingers Noad Lahat (11-3) en Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.
During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Daarbenewens, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.
Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano plaasvind Donderdag, November. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Vrydag, November. 17 by 9 namiddag. EST/8 namiddag. CST. Full card details can be found below.
Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube rekening:
Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ
Voltooi Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:
Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) vs. Jeremia Monaghan (11-5)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)
Middleweight Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)
Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)
Voorlopige Card:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (Debuut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debuut)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)
Catchweight (128 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Debuut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debuut)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (Debuut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debuut)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (Debuut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debuut)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debuut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)
Catchweight (187 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Debuut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (Debuut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debuut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)
MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Vrydag, Junie 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE
Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz en Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Vrydag, Junie 23 begin by 8 namiddag. EN at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.
Dave & Buster se, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.
Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.
Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, die man wat beskou word as uitgevind die sport soos ons dit vandag ken. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Vandag, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.
Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) enWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko en hard-hitting Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, insluitend Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).
Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) en top aanspraakmaker Ryan Bader (22-5). Daarbenewens, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 namiddag. EN/3 namiddag. PT.
Besoek Bellator.com en BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg (Pay-Per-View):
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debuut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg (SPIKE):
Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Veergewigtitel Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Weltergewig Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debuut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Voorlopige Card (Bellator.com):
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)
VOW Fight – Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)
WAT: Bellator 170 Fan Fest
WAAR: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, SOOS 90045
WANNEER: Donderdag, Januarie 19
8:00 namiddag. - 11:00 namiddag.
WIE: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
King Mo
John McCarthy
Matt Mitrione
Royce Gracie
Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie verskeie teenstanders sou breek in 'n enkele nag, van wie baie baie groter as hy. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Vandag, it’s hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn’t trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined “Bellator 149,” an event that shattered company viewership records that remain intact to this day.
Kazushi Sakuraba
With an incredible resume highlighted by wins over four members of the legendary Gracie family, including Royler, Renzo, Ryan, and Royce Gracie, Sakuraba has inherited the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” The Japanese mixed martial artist is especially remembered for his first clash with Royce, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (corner stoppage) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 jaar gelede. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Nou, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!
Matt Mitrione
Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, toe hy aan Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.
Wanderlei Silva
Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Januarie 20, as “The Axe Murderer” prepares for his Bellator MMA debut in the highly anticipated year of 2017. The man who has consistently called him out since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Chael Sonnen, will be competing in the main event of ‘Bellator 170’ just one day after the “Fan Fest.” A 48-fight veteran, Silva joined the Bellator MMA fray following an illustrious career with UFC, sifting through middleweight powerhouses Cung Le, Brian Stann, and current division champion Michael Bisping. Met 25 van sy 35 career victories coming by way of knockout, the 40-year-old Brazilian hotshot is eager to make his presence felt inside the Bellator MMA cage. Join us for ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” in Los Angeles and meet the legend himself before he makes his promotional debut.
King Mo
“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. This will be Lawal’s second appearance at Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” event, giving fans another opportunity to meet the explosive striker outside of the cage. After his recent main event victory over Satoshi Ishii, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” bouts to satiate his thirst.
John McCarthy
Known to many as “Big” John McCarthy, the longtime MMA referee will turn his attention to Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” and call the shots at a fun-filled day with some of the greatest fans the sport has to offer. McCarthy has officiated a number of memorable bouts promoted by Bellator MMA, the UFC and others, becoming one of the most notorious referees in the history of the sport.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen vind plaas op Saterdag, Januarie 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 namiddag. EN/3:50 namiddag. PT.
Tickets for the event start at $36 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, as well as Ticketmaster.com.
The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) teen Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Daarbenewens, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) teen Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) en Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Lastly, 'n veergewig wedstryd pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) teen Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) wrap up Bellator MMA’s first main card of the new year.
On the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card, female flyweights Rebecca Ruth (6-2) en Colleen Schneider (10-7) will join the promotional debuts of LA’s own Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) and heavyweight knockout artist Jack May (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), en Cody Bollinger (19-6).
OOK: 'BELLATOR 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN Donderdag AFTER ‘BELLATOR 163: MCGEARY VS. DAVIS’ WEIGHINS
Who: Bellator MMA Legend Royce Gracie (15-2-3)
“Bellator 170” Main Event Competitors Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) en Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)
Wat: Fan Autograph Signing
*Vir “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only
Wanneer: Vrydag, November 4
6:30 namiddag. - 8:00 namiddag.
Where: Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
Event Info: One of the true pioneers of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is synonymous with the sport and its growth over the years. The 20-fight veteran has been a part of some of the most memorable contests in MMA history during his tenure with the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships. Gracie also headlined his most recent bout, a main event clash with fellow legend Ken Shamrock (28-17-2) at the record-shattering “Bellator 149” gebeurtenis, where Gracie came out on top with a TKO victory. Royce’s nephew Neiman Gracie competes for Bellator Friday night at Mohegan Sun.
While with the UFC, the 43-fight veteran Chael Sonnen competed against powerful opponents the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (2x), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. For Ortiz, the phenom’s unmatched rivalries came at the expense of MMA legends Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Randy Couture.
Before they face off on Jan. 21 at the Forum in Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz and Sonnen will host a once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet fan experience leading up to “Bellator 163” at Mohegan Sun Arena. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” and “The American Gangster” inside Mohegan Sun Arena Vrydag nag.
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champ Liam McGeary Joins “Stitch” Duran as Well as MMA Legends Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, Cung Le, Mark Coleman at the Bellator MMA Fan Fest Prior to Saterdag se “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Event at SAP Center
Event is exclusively for Bellator Nation members – Join Bellator Nation now
WAT: Bellator Fan Fest at Dave & Buster se
Fans of all ages are invited to Dave and Buster’s in Milpitas, CA to meet and get autographs from some of the top names in all of mixed martial arts. Ondersteuners sal ook die geleentheid kry om kaartjies en groot pryse te wen het, sowel as snap 'n foto met die Bellator ring meisies.
Fan Fest is uitsluitlik net vir Bellator Nation Lede, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Klik hier to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. As jy reeds 'n lid van Bellator Nasie sal jy 'n e-pos uitnodiging ontvang om te RSVP.
WAAR: Dave & Buster se
940 Great Mall Dr.
Milpitas, SOOS 95035
WANNEER: Vrydag, Mei 13 by 8 namiddag. PT
WIE: The first British World Champion in the history of MMA will always be Liam McGeary. At 6’6 the towering fighter has achieved notoriety around the world with his impressive skillset, which has seen him end fights with impressive knockout power as well as jiu-jitsu prowess. Currently undefeated at 11-0, die toekoms is helder vir die Bellator MMA Kampioen. Mees onlangs, McGeary defeated Tito Ortiz in the main event of the groundbreaking “Bellator MMA: Dinamiet 1.”
Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, die man wat beskou word as uitgevind die sport soos ons dit vandag ken. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie verskeie teenstanders sou breek in 'n enkele nag, many of which were much larger than him. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Vandag, dit is moeilik om 'n MMA vegter wat nie opgelei in die kuns van jiu jitsu te vind. Mees onlangs, Gracie defeated Ken Shamrock in the main event of the record-breaking “Bellator 149.”
One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall of Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, most notably the Expendables franchise and Dancing with the Stars. Inside the cage, Couture was a fearless underdog, often defeating men with great size advantages. “The Natural” was a multi-time heavyweight and multi-time light heavyweight champion in the UFC.
When watching any combat sports event, it’s odd not to see Jacob “Stitch” Duran as the professional cutman on duty. Onlangs, Bellator MMA was pleased to exclusively secure his services as cutman for the foreseeable future, after “Stitch” signed a multi-year contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. “Stitch” is seen everywhere combat sports events take place, and played a vital role in the recent smash blockbuster, “Creed.”
If there is one legend in attendance who knows a thing or two about kickboxing and MMA, dit is Cung Le. Born in Vietnam, Le fought 17 times around the globe and never lost before making the leap from kickboxing to MMA, where he won the Strikeforce middleweight championship. Van daar, the San Jose, Kalifornië. – based fighter would continue to expand his recognition past the world of combat sports, starring in multiple feature films. Le remained competitive into his 40’s, finishing Rich Franklin in what was unanimously considered the 2012 knockout of the year.
A legend in the heavyweight division, Mark Coleman was the UFC 10 en UFC 11 tournament champion, the promotion’s first Heavyweight Champion, and the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion. The accolades don’t stop there; Coleman represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics and won gold medals at the Pan American Championships in freestyle wrestling in 1990, 91 en 92.
FIGHT INFO: "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” vind plaas op Mei 14, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT and features a light heavyweight main event of Phil Davis versus King Mo.
Tickets start at just $30 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, Ticket, and the SAP Center Box Office.
Uncasville, CONN. (April 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) verslaan Benson Henderson (23-6) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” the Russian champion made it clear following the bout that he intended to win each and every round inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena Vrydag nag, and according to the judges scoring the bout at cage side, he did exactly that (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).
Over the course of 25 minute, Henderson, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “Spartan,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Smooth” was unable to secure takedowns and was upset with his performance, making it clear that he hopes for a quick return to the Bellator MMA cage; whether it’s at 170 or 155-pounds.
“Spartan” makes his first successful defense of the title he took from Douglas Lima in this very arena last year, and has his sights set on fighting one of the main contenders that the Scott Coker-led currently promotion has on its welterweight roster. In addition to the victory, Koreshkov also takes home the newly designed Bellator championship belt.
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s Showcases Nasty Guillotine in Co-Main Event
Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Henry Corrales (12-3) te tap uit. Since making his Bellator MMA debut back in April of 2010, “Pitbull” has now collected 13 victories with the promotion, including wins in eight of his last nine bouts. It has been a great week for the “Pitbull” brothers, after older brother PATRICK “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Italië. The loss is only Corrales’ third of his career, two of which have now come via guillotine choke.
“Cyborg” Santos Spoils Ward’s Hometown Reunion With First Round Win
In his Bellator MMA debut, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) defeated New London’s own Brennan Ward (13-4) with an ankle lock submission just 30 seconds into the opening round. The victory is Santos’ fourth career win in 30 seconds or less and 16ste first round finish. The former Strikeforce competitor has now strung together back-to-back wins and has left an impressive first impression for Bellator fans, aside from the ones in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena. For Ward, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 veldtog.
Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon
Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) op Vrydag taking home scores of (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The Portland, Oregon native connected on several heavy blows and two pivotal takedowns leading him to his seventh career win. The three-round thriller was just Primus’ second fight that went past the first round and was left to the judges’ discretion.
“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout
During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "gif" Page (10-0) finale Jeremie Holloway (7-2) with multiple hammerfists and an impressive toe hold submission at 2:15 in the opening round of action. The 28-year-old British phenom, “MVP,” remains undefeated after recording his tenth career win and sixth victory under the Bellator MMA banner. “Venom” now directs his attention to a return home when he meets Fernando Gonzalez on July 16 by "Bellator 158: London.”
Voorlopige Card Resultate:
Djamil Chan (12-2) verslaan Richard Patishnock (6-4) via uitklophou (stoot) by 3:09 van die eerste ronde
Chris HONEYCUTT (7-1) verslaan Matt Secor (7-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-25, 30-27 x2)
Mike Zichelle (8-4) verslaan Joe Cronin (2-4) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:25 van die eerste ronde
Matt Bessette (18-7) verslaan Keith Richardson (14-7) via TKO (cut) by 3:14 van die tweede ronde
Chris Foster (9-4) verslaan Vovka Clay (3-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 3x)
Sam Watford (2-0) verslaan Dean Hancock (2-1) via voorlegging (armbar) by 1:24 van die eerste ronde
Tim Caron (4-0) verslaan Justin Sumter (0-1) via TKO (stoot) by 3:38 van die tweede ronde
Blair Tugman (8-6) verslaan Jay Perrin (2-2) via split besluit (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
Uncasville, Conn. (April 21, 2016) – Following weigh-ins for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " mededingers op Donderdag, all fights are set to take place inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena môre op Spike.
Headlined by a welterweight world title bout between Andrey "Spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) en Benson “Smooth” Henderson (23-5), the main card is primed to entertain. The card is loaded with young talent, including 28-year-old welterweight star Michael "gif" Page (9-0), who will put his unblemished record on the line against Jeremie Holloway (7-1).
Daarbenewens, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” also features Brennan Ward (13-3) going to battle against “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Patricio “Pitbull” Friere (24-3) versus Henry Corrales (12-2) en Brent Primus (6-0) meeting “Toninho Furia” (27-5).
"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and airs live and free on Spike at 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Daarbenewens, stay tuned immediately following the event, the debut of “Bellator Skopboks: Torino” vind plaas op 11:00 namiddag. EN/PT.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and remain on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com en die Mohegan Sun Box Office.
