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Royce Gracie Hosts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar Live Today at 3 sa gabii. PST / 6 sa gabii. EST on Bellator MMA’s Social Channels

Today at 3 sa gabii. PST / 6 sa gabii. 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.

COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES ITS BIGGEST EVENT OF 2018 “COPA COMBATE” AT SAVE MART CENTER IN FRESNO, Calif. SA BIYERNES, DISYEMBRE. 7

FIRST ONE-NIGHT, EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT
IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY,
25 YEARS AFTER LEGENDARY UFC 1 TOURNAMENT

FIGHTERS REPRESENTING EIGHT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
FACE OFF WITH $100,000 GRAND PRIZE AT STAKE

LIVE ON DAZN,
UNIVISION AND UNIVISION DEPORTES NETWORK

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, November. 7

NEW YORK – October 30, 2018 – Combate Americas today announced its much-anticipated, second annual “COPA COMBATE” one-night Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament extravaganza featuring eight fighters, representing eight different countries, battling it out for a $100,000 grand prize, sa Save Mart Center sa Fresno, Calif., live in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT), live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 am. ET / PT) and Univision Deportes Network (UDN) (12 am. 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.

 

Nagkantidad gikan sa $30, tickets go on sale online at www.CombateAmericas.com/Tickets and Ticketmaster.com, as well as at the Save Mart Center box office, sugod sa 10 am. PT on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

 

“This is the way I started the UFC 25 years ago – an 8-man tournamentthe toughest challenge in sportsand now it’s coming to Fresno and the great state of California for the first time in history,"Miingon McLaren.

 

(Pictured left to right above): Gaston Reyno of Montevideo, Uruguay; Andres Quintana of Roswell, N.M., USA; Alejandro Flores of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and Zebenzui Ruiz of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain represent the first four of eight fighters who will compete in the 2018 “COPA COMBATE” one-night, walo-ka-tawo, $100,000 grand prize featherweight MMA tournament. Photo credit: Scott Hirano/Combate Americas, LLC

The “COPA COMBATE” tournament will take place in the featherweight (145 libra) division, and will feature the winners of September’s two ‘Copa’ qualifier boutsAndres “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) pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa Carlos Ochoa at the “Combate Americas: Camino a Copa” live event in Long Beach, Calif. sa Septiyembre 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, ang Combate Amerika halwa, for the first time in his career, riding a four-fight win streak. Sa petsa, all but one of his victories have come by way of (T)KO o pagpasakop.

 

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 sa gabii. sa Disyembre 7, ug ang unang preliminary away magsugod sa 6 sa gabii.

ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT AND HAIM GOZALI WALK AWAY VICTORIOUS IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT BELLATOR 188 CROWD IN TEL AVIV

 

Noad Lahat (12-3) napildi Jeremias Monaghan (11-6) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27 X3)

 

Litrato: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) napildi Arsen Faitovich (4-2) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle choke) sa :45 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0

 

Juan Salter (15-3) napildi Jason Radcliffe (12-5) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 1:55 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) napildi Jessica Middleton (2-3) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 1:16 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0

 

Preliminary Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) napildi Almog Shay (2-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) napildi Mor Attias (0-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 4:08 sa round sa tulo ka

Matan Levi (3-0) napildi Erik Sianov (0-1) pinaagi sa majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) napildi Nadim Kablan (1-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) napildi Ivan Solomatov (0-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 4:00 sa round sa usa ka

Adam Keresh (1-0) napildi Sa Roma Kushnir (0-1) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo ) sa 3:00 sa round sa duha ka

Natanial Parisi (1-0) napildi Or Eliov (0-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (anaconda choke) sa 3:45 sa round sa usa ka

Gad David Abisror (Debut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Walay Contest (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) napildi Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 sa round sa usa ka

Oron Kahlon (3-0) napildi Julian Maloku (0-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle) sa 2:08 sa round sa usa ka

Olga Rubin (4-0) napildi Joana Filipa (0-1) pinaagi sa TKO (welga) sa 3:46 sa round sa duha ka

Shimon Gosh (6-2) napildi Francisco Silva (1-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 KINI SEMANA, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) ug 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. Dugang pa, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano mahitabo Huwebes, Nov. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Biyernes, Nov. 17 sa 9 sa gabii. EST/8 sa gabii. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

Watch video of the meeting here, pinaagi sa The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube nga asoy:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Complete Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) vs. Jeremias Monaghan (11-5)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Juan Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (Debut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Debut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debut)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (Debut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debut)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (Debut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (Debut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Debut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (Debut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

ANG BELLATOR NATION INVITED NGA MAPAKITA SA FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

 

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON BIYERNES, HUNYO 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 ug Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Biyernes, Hunyo 23 sugod sa 8 sa gabii. UG at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster ni, 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.

 

Ang ngalan Gracie mao ang kahulogan sa MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, ang tawo nga giisip nga nag-imbento sa mga sport sama sa atong nahibaloan karon. 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. Karon, 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, Guel Sonnen (29-15-1) ugWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. 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 ug lisud nga-gi-igo Mat Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, lakip 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 sa gabii. UG/5 sa gabii. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) ug sa ibabaw contender Ryan Bader (22-5). Dugang pa, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 sa gabii. UG/3 sa gabii. PT.

 

Palihug sa pagbisita sa Bellator.com ug BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kard (Pay-Per-View):

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Guel Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Mat Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Gaan sa Tampok nga Bout: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kard (Mibugway):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Featherweight bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Welterweight bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Preliminary 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)

FANS INVITED TO JOIN ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, WANDERLEI SILVA, MATT MITRIONE, ‘KING MO’ & ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY AT BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST AT DAVE & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES

 

UNSA: Bellator 170 Fan Fest

DIIN: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center

6081 Center Dr.

Los Angeles, SAMA 90045

 

KON: Huwebes, Enero 19

8:00 sa gabii. - 11:00 sa gabii.

 

KINSA: Royce Gracie

Kazushi Sakuraba

Wanderlei Silva

Hari Mo

Juan McCarthy

Mat Mitrione

Royce Gracie

Ang ngalan Gracie mao ang kahulogan sa 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 nga bungkagon daghang mga kaaway sa usa lang ka gabii, nga daghan kanila daghan nga mas dako pa kay sa kaniya. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Karon, 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 ka tuig ang milabay. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Karon, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!

 

Mat 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, sa diha nga ihibalag Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.

 

Wanderlei Silva

Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Enero 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, Guel 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. Uban sa 25 sa iyang 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.

 

Hari 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.

 

Juan 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 mahitabo sa Sabado, Enero 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 sa gabii. UG/3:50 sa gabii. PT.

 

Tickets for the event start at $36 ug sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa Bellator.com, 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) batok sa Guel Sonnen (28-14-1). Dugang pa, a welterweight co-main event featuring Si Pablo Daley (38-14-2) batok sa Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) ug Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Sa katapusan, sa usa ka featherweight contest tali Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) batok sa Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) ug 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) ug 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 Mayo (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), ug Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

BELLATOR MMA LEGEND ROYCE GRACIE JOINS ‘BELLATOR 170’ MAIN EVENT HEADLINERS CHAEL SONNEN AND TITO ORTIZ AT EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH SIGNING TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO ‘BELLATOR 163’ MAIN CARD

USAB: 'BELLATOR 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN HUWEBES AFTER ‘BELLATOR 163: MCGEARY VS. DAVIS’ WEIGHINS

(MORE INFORMATION)

 

Who: Bellator MMA Legend Royce Gracie (15-2-3)

“Bellator 170” Main Event Competitors Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) ug Guel Sonnen (28-14-1)

 

Unsa: Fan Autograph Signing

*Kay “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only

 

Sa diha nga: Biyernes, Nobyembre 4

6:30 sa gabii. - 8:00 sa gabii.

 

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” event, 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 sa Biyernes sa gabii.

 

STARS FROM ALL WALKS OF MMA SET TO MEET FANS DURING BELLATOR MMA ‘FAN FEST’ AT SAN JOSE’S DAVE & BUSTER’S ONFRIDAY, MAYO 13

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 Sabado sa “Bellator 154: Davis vs. Hari Mo” Event at SAP Center

Event is exclusively for Bellator Nation members – Join Bellator Nation now

 

UNSA: Bellator Fan Fest at Dave & Buster ni

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. Fans usab adunay oportunidad sa pagdaug tiket ug dako nga premyo, ingon man usab sa bugto usa ka litrato sa mga Bellator singsing mga babaye.

Fan Fest mao lamang alang sa Bellator Nation mga miyembro lamang, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Click dinhi to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. Kon ikaw usa na ka sakop sa Bellator nasud kamo makadawat sa usa ka email pagdapit sa RSVP.

 

DIIN: Dave & Buster ni

940 Great Mall Dr.

Milpitas, SAMA 95035

 

KON: Biyernes, Mayo 13 sa 8 sa gabii. PT

KINSA: 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, ang umaabot nga mao ang hayag nga alang sa Bellator MMA Champion. Labing bag-o lang, McGeary defeated Tito Ortiz in the main event of the groundbreakingBellator MMA: Dinamita 1.”

 

Ang ngalan Gracie mao ang kahulogan sa MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, ang tawo nga giisip nga nag-imbento sa mga sport sama sa atong nahibaloan karon. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie nga bungkagon daghang mga kaaway sa usa lang ka gabii, 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. Karon, kini malisud nga sa pagpangita sa usa ka MMA fighter nga wala gibansay diha sa arte sa Jiu jitsu. Labing bag-o lang, 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. Bag-ohay lang, 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, kini 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. Gikan didto, the San Jose, Calif. – 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 ug 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 ug 92.

FIGHT Info: "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” mahitabo sa Mayo 14, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. CT and features a light heavyweight main event of Phil Davis versus King Mo.

Tickets start at just $30 ug sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, and the SAP Center Box Office.

ANDREY KORESHKOV RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT CROWN IN EMPHATIC FASHION, DEFEATING BENSON HENDERSON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

 

Complete Fight Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (Abril 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) napildi Benson Henderson (23-6) sa main event sa “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 sa Biyernes sa gabii, 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 minutos, Henderson, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “Spartan,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Smoothwas 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) sa Sun.Star sa. 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, Italy. 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 16th 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 kampanya.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) sa Biyernes 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 judgesdiscretion.

“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout

During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) nahuman Jérémie 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 sa "Bellator 158: London.”

Preliminary Card Results:

Djamil Chan (12-2) napildi Richard Patishnock (6-4) pinaagi sa knockout (kinumo) sa 3:09 sa round sa usa ka

Chris Honeycutt (7-1) napildi Matt Secor (7-3) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) napildi Joe Cronin (2-4) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 1:25 sa round sa usa ka

Matt Bessette (18-7) napildi Keith Richardson (14-7) pinaagi sa TKO (cut) sa 3:14 sa round sa duha ka

Chris Foster (9-4) napildi Vovka Clay (3-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28 3x)

Sam Watford (2-0) napildi Dean Hancock (2-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 1:24 sa round sa usa ka

Tim Caron (4-0) napildi Justin Sumter (0-1) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 3:38 sa round sa duha ka

Blair Tugman (8-6) napildi Jay Perrin (2-2) pinaagi sa split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

ANDREY KORESHKOV LOOKS TO SPOIL HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BELLATOR MMA DEBUT OF BENSON HENDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 153’ ON SPIKE TOMORROW

 

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Abril 21, 2016) – Following weigh-ins for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " competitors sa Huwebes, all fights are set to take place inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena ugma sa mibugway.

Headlined by a welterweight world title bout between Andrey "Spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) ug 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 "Venom" Page (9-0), who will put his unblemished record on the line against Jérémie Holloway (7-1).

Dugang pa, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” also features Brennan Ward (13-3) going to battle against “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Patricio “Pitbull” Friere (24-3) batok Henry Corrales (12-2) ug 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 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. CT, samtang ang preliminary bouts magaganayan live sa Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Dugang pa, stay tuned immediately following the event, the debut of Bellator Kickboxing: Torinomahitabo sa 11:00 sa gabii. UG/PT.

Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan magsugod sa lang $30 and remain on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com ug ang Office Mohegan Sun Kahon.