Today at 3 ores. PDT / 6 ores. 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, Eksitim, 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 (MMA) tournament extravaganza featuring eight fighters, representing eight different countries, battling it out for a $100,000 grand prize, në Qendrën Save Mart në Fresno, Calif., live in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 ores. ET / 7 p.m. PT), live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 a.m. ET / PT) and Univision Deportes Network (UDN) (12 a.m. 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.
Çmim nga $30, tickets go on sale online at www.CombateAmericas.com/Tickets and Ticketmaster.com, as well as at the Save Mart Center box office, duke filluar nga 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Nëntor. 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,"Tha McLaren.
The “COPA COMBATE” tournament will take place in the featherweight (145 £) ndarje, 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, Uruguaj.
Reyno was announced as a tournament entrant on the air live, immediately following his stunning, first-round (2:21) nënshtrim (rear-lakuriq asfiksim) i Carlos Ochoa at the “Combate Americas: Camino a Copa” live event in Long Beach, Kalif. Shtator 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, kafaz Combate Americas, for the first time in his career, riding a four-fight win streak. Deri më sot, all but one of his victories have come by way of (T)KO ose nënshtrim.
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 ores. Dhjetor 7, dhe periudhë e parë paraprak do të fillojë në 6 ores.
Noad Lahat (12-3) i mundur Jeremia Monaghan (11-6) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (29-27 x3)
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0
Haim Gozali (8-4) i mundur Arsen Faitovich (4-2) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (asfiksim trekëndësh) në :45 e një të rrumbullakët
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0
John Salter (15-3) i mundur Jason Radcliffe (12-5) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (rear-lakuriq asfiksim) në 1:55 e një të rrumbullakët
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0
Denise Kielholtz (1-1) i mundur Jessica Middleton (2-3) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (armbar) në 1:16 e një të rrumbullakët
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0
Card paraprak:
Luiz Rocha (4-1) i mundur Almog Shay (2-2) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Assaf Batan (1-0) i mundur Mor Attias (0-1) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (rear-lakuriq asfiksim) në 4:08 e raundit të tre
Matan Levi (3-0) i mundur Erik Sianov (0-1) nëpërmjet vendim të shumicës (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Raz Bring (3-0) i mundur Nadim Kablan (1-1) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) i mundur Ivan Solomatov (0-1) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (armbar) në 4:00 e një të rrumbullakët
Adam Keresh (1-0) i mundur Romak Kushnir (0-1) nëpërmjet TKO (grushta ) në 3:00 e raundit të dytë
Natanial Parisi (1-0) i mundur Or Eliov (0-1) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (anaconda choke) në 3:45 e një të rrumbullakët
Gad David Abisror (Debutim) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – No Contest (accidental foul)
Alexander Nikulin (3-0) i mundur Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 e një të rrumbullakët
Oron Kahlon (3-0) i mundur Julian Maloku (0-1) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (triangle) në 2:08 e një të rrumbullakët
Olga Rubin (4-0) i mundur Joana Filipa (0-1) nëpërmjet TKO (grevat) në 3:46 e raundit të dytë
Shimon Gosh (6-2) i mundur Francisco Silva (1-1) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (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. Nën drejtimin e promotor veteran lufta Scott Coker, Bellator është në dispozicion për gati 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 Vendet. Në Shtetet e Bashkuara, 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, jetojnë orkestrim ngjarje, zhvillimit luftëtar / marrëdhëniet, prokurimit vendi, Krijimi sponsorizimi / zhvillimi, licencimit ndërkombëtar, marketing, reklamat, publicitare dhe komisionit marrëdhëniet. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, shtëpi të markave Kryeministri argëtuese në botë që e lidhin me audiencën përmes përmbajtje imponues nëpër televizion, film, platformat online dhe celular.
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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)
JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) dhe 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. Përveç kësaj, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.
Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano ndodh E enjte, Nëntor. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this E premte, Nëntor. 17 në 9 ores. EST/8 ores. CST. Full card details can be found below.
Watch video of the meeting here, nëpërmjet The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube llogari:
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. 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)
Card paraprak:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (Debutim) vs. Assaf Batan (Debutim)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)
Catchweight (128 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Debutim) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debutim)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (Debutim) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debutim)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (Debutim) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debutim)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (Debutim) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debutim) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)
Catchweight (187 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Debutim) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (Debutim) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debutim) 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 E premte, Qershor 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE
Los Anxhelos – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz dhe Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on E premte, Qershor 23 duke filluar nga 8 ores. DHE at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.
Dave & Buster-së, 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.
Emri Gracie është sinonim me MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, njeriu i cili konsiderohet të ketë shpikur këtë sport siç e njohim ne sot. Fituesi i para disa ngjarjeve UFC, 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. Sot, 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) dheWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 ores. DHE/7 ores. 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 dhe të vështirë-goditur Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, duke përfshirë 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 ores. DHE/5 ores. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) dhe konkurrent të lartë Ryan Bader (22-5). Përveç kësaj, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 ores. DHE/3 ores. PT.
Ju lutem vizitoni Bellator.com dhe BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (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)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debutim) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Gozhdë):
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)
Peshë e lehtë Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debutim) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card paraprak (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)
ÇFARË: Bellator 170 Fan Fest
KU: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center Dr.
Los Anxhelos, Të tilla si 90045
KUR: E enjte, Janar 19
8:00 ores. - 11:00 ores.
OBSH: Royce Gracie
Kazushi Sakuraba
Wanderlei Silva
Mbreti Mo
John McCarthy
Matt Mitrione
Royce Gracie
Emri Gracie është sinonim me 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. Fituesi i para disa ngjarjeve UFC, Gracie do të çmontuar kundërshtarët e shumta në një natë të vetme, shumë prej të cilëve kanë qenë shumë më i madh se sa ai. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Sot, 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 vjet më parë. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Tani, 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, kur ai plotëson Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.
Wanderlei Silva
Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Janar 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. Me 25 e tij 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.
Mbreti 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.
LUFTA INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen zhvillohet në E shtunë, Janar 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 ores. DHE/8 ores. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 ores. DHE/3:50 ores. PT.
Tickets for the event start at $36 dhe janë në shitje tani në 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) kundër Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Veç kësaj, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) kundër Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) dhe Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Lastly, një vendosjes garë featherweight Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) kundër Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) dhe 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) dhe 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), dhe Cody Bollinger (19-6).
GJITHASHTU: 'Bellator 170: ORTIZ VS. SONNEN’ PRESS RELEASE TO TAKE PLACE AT MOHEGAN SUN E enjte 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) dhe Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)
Çfarë: Fan Autograph Signing
*Për “Bellator 163” Ticket Holders Only
Kur: E premte, Nëntor 4
6:30 ores. - 8:00 ores.
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” ngjarje, 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 të premten natë.
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 E shtunë-së “Bellator 154: Davis vs. Mbreti Mo” Event at SAP Center
Event is exclusively for Bellator Nation members – Join Bellator Nation now
ÇFARË: Bellator Fan Fest at Dave & Buster-së
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. Tifozët do të keni mundësi për të fituar bileta dhe shpërblime të mëdha, si dhe të parakohshme një foto me vajzat Bellator rrjet.
Fan Fest është ekskluzivisht për Bellator kombin Anëtarëve, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Kliko këtu to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. Nëse ju jeni tashmë një anëtar i Bellator Kombit ju do të merrni një ftesë e-mail për RSVP.
KU: Dave & Buster-së
940 Great Mall Dr.
Milpitas, Të tilla si 95035
KUR: E premte, Maj 13 në 8 ores. PT
OBSH: 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, e ardhmja është e ndritshme për MMA kampion Bellator. Kohet e fundit, McGeary defeated Tito Ortiz in the main event of the groundbreaking “Bellator MMA: Dinamit 1.”
Emri Gracie është sinonim me MMA, dhe kjo është kryesisht pjesërisht për Royce Gracie, njeriu i cili konsiderohet të ketë shpikur këtë sport siç e njohim ne sot. Fituesi i para disa ngjarjeve UFC, Gracie do të çmontuar kundërshtarët e shumta në një natë të vetme, many of which were much larger than him. Për shumë vite nuk kishte asnjë përgjigje për teknikën Gracie Jiu xhicu që ai solli në një luftë. Sot, është e vështirë për të gjetur një luftëtar MMA i cili nuk e ka trajnuar në artin e Jiu xhicu. Kohet e fundit, 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. Kohët e fundit, 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, është 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. Nga atje, the San Jose, Kalif. – 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 dhe 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 dhe 92.
LUFTA INFO: "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” zhvillohet në Maj 14, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 ores. DHE/7 ores. CT and features a light heavyweight main event of Phil Davis versus King Mo.
Biletat fillojë në vetëm $30 dhe janë në shitje tani në Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, and the SAP Center Box Office.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Prill 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) i mundur Benson Henderson (23-6) në rast kryesor të “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 të premten natë, 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 minuta, 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) të caktojë nga. 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, Itali. 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 fushatë.
Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon
Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) në E premte 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 "Venom" Faqja (10-0) i përfunduar 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 në "Bellator 158: London.”
Rezultatet paraprake Card:
Djamil Chan (12-2) i mundur Richard Patishnock (6-4) nëpërmjet nokaut (grushta) në 3:09 e një të rrumbullakët
Chris Honeycutt (7-1) i mundur Matt Secor (7-3) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (30-25, 30-27 x2)
Mike Zichelle (8-4) i mundur Joe Cronin (2-4) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (rear-lakuriq asfiksim) në 1:25 e një të rrumbullakët
Matt Bessette (18-7) i mundur Keith Richardson (14-7) nëpërmjet TKO (cut) në 3:14 e raundit të dytë
Chris Foster (9-4) i mundur Vovka Clay (3-1) nëpërmjet vendim unanim (29-28 3x)
Sam Watford (2-0) i mundur Dean Hancock (2-1) nëpërmjet dorëzimit (armbar) në 1:24 e një të rrumbullakët
Tim Caron (4-0) i mundur Justin Sumter (0-1) nëpërmjet TKO (grushta) në 3:38 e raundit të dytë
Blair Tugman (8-6) i mundur Jay Perrin (2-2) nëpërmjet vendim të ndarë (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Prill 21, 2016) – Following weigh-ins for "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " competitors të enjten, all fights are set to take place inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena nesër në Spike.
Headlined by a welterweight world title bout between Andrey "spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) dhe 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" Faqja (9-0), who will put his unblemished record on the line against Jeremie Holloway (7-1).
Veç kësaj, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” also features Brennan Ward (13-3) going to battle against “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Patricio “Pitbull” Friere (24-3) përballë Henry Corrales (12-2) dhe 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 ores. DHE/7 ores. CT, ndërsa periudhave të shkurtra paraprake do të derdhet jetojnë në Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Veç kësaj, stay tuned immediately following the event, the debut of “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” bëhet në 11:00 ores. DHE/PT.
Biletat për ngjarjen fillojë në vetëm $30 and remain on sale now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com dhe Zyra e Mohegan Sun Box.
