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RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

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TORINO, ІТАЛІЯ —

Рафаель Карвалью (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 of Round 4

Quote from Rafael Carvalho: “The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.”

Карвалью проти. Manhoef Fight Photos Here

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Anastasia Yankova: “I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova said “It wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 фунтів. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.”

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

Мірча Валеріу (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Quote from Valeriu Mircea: “I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.”

Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here

Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 of Round 1

Quote from Mihail Nica: “I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym завтра to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.”

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

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PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 ПРЕС-КОНФЕРЕНЦІЯ

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Субота IN TORINO, ІТАЛІЯ

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TORINO, ІТАЛІЯ – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Карвалью проти. Манхуф 2 і Bellator Kickboxing 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Італія. In addition to the fighters, Президент Bellator Скотт Кокер, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Субота nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Карвалью проти. Манхуф 2 airs this Субота, Квітня 8 на Spike в 3 p.m. І and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 p.m. І. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.

 

Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Рафаель Карвалью (13-1) проти Мелвін Манхуф (30-13-1, 2 Північна Кароліна) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) проти Еліна Калліоніду (5-1).

Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Північна Кароліна), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Деніз Кільгольц (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Оновлений Bellator 176: Карвалью проти. Манхуф 2 Головна Карта:

Бій за титул чемпіона світу середньої ваги: Рафаель Карвалью (13-1) проти. Мелвін Манхуф (30-13-1, 2 Північна Кароліна)

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) проти. Еліна Калліоніду (5-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Джаміль Чан (12-3) проти. Мірча Валеріу (13-4)

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

 

Оновлений Bellator Kickboxing 5 Головна Карта:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Північна Кароліна) проти. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Деніз Кільгольц (46-3) проти. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

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

Середня вага Особливість Fight: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) проти. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Вага Особливість Fight: Гастон Боланос (8-1) проти. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

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RYAN GRAB NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ATHLETE STRATEGY FOR BELLATOR

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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС – Bellator President Scott Coker announced today that Ryan Grab has been named Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy. Grab, who most recently served as the Director of Communications for Phoenix International Raceway, a member of the Daytona, Fla.-based ISC family of racetracks, will oversee all communications and media relations for Bellator MMA and Kickboxing effective immediately.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to our staff,"Сказав Кокер. “His years of experience in the MMA industry will have an immediate impact on our team at Bellator and we look forward to him assisting with the overall growth of the organization.”

 

Prior to his time with Phoenix International Raceway, Grab spent over five years with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) в Лас-Вегасі. In addition to PR, Grab also held a role within the organization’s Athlete Development department where he was responsible for organizing and programming educational summits for active athletes, as well as promoting health and wellness initiatives within the sport.

 

“I am excited about the new opportunity with Bellator and Viacom,” Grab said. “I am looking forward to again working with Scott Coker to promote some of the best athletes in the world and continuing to elevate the Bellator brand as a premier global combat sports property.”

 

After earning his Master’s degree from the University of Georgia, Grab began his career in sports as an intern with UFC in 2010 and joined the communications team full-time in 2011. He also spent two years promoting the STRIKEFORCE brand following the UFC’s acquisition of the property, which saw the successful career launch of several future MMA world champions.

 

Grab will work with Director of Communications Danny Brener of BZA Public Relations, as well as current Bellator PR staff member, Public Relations Manager C.J. Tuttle, as they continue in their roles with Bellator. He will be based in Viacom’s newly opened west coast headquarters in Hollywood’s Columbia Square and can be reached by email at Ryan.Grab@bellator.com або по телефону (706)-540-3425.

 

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BELLATOR ANNOUNCES IT RETURN TO PALA ALPITOUR IN TORINO, ITALY FOR MORE MMA & KICKBOXING ACTION ON APRIL 8, 2017

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THE INTERNATIONAL BELLA – TOUR CONTINUES

Coker and Di Blasi

 

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TORINO (Лютого. 7, 2017) – Bellator President Scott Coker today announced that his fast-rising promotion will be revisiting Torino, Italy for Bellator 176, which will be immediatelyfollowed by Bellator Kickboxing 5 at the Pala Alpitour on Субота, Квітня 8.

Less than one year ago, Bellator hosted it’s first-ever international event at the Pala Alpitour in front of a sold-out crowd of over 15,000 фанати. Since that show, the company has rapidly and successfully expanded across the globe under the direction of Coker, visiting London, Дублін, Budapest, Ізраїль, Florence and has an event booked in Belfast later this month.

The highly-anticipated return to Torino will feature MMA action starting з Carrington “Jetsetter” Banks (6-0) проти. Mihail Nica (5-0) in welterweight action as well as Djamal Chan (12-3) проти. Мірча Валеріу (13-4) in a lightweight affair. Additional bouts, including a main event will be announced shortly.

In kickboxing action, Bellator’s female flyweight World Champion Деніз Кільгольц (46-3) defends her strap for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5) in the main event while Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Північна Кароліна) бере на себе Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Bellator 176 і Bellator Kickboxing 5 will be aired on SPIKE in America and further broadcast details will be announced shortly.

Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to the Bellator 176 і Bellator Kickboxing 5 події.

“We are thrilled to be returning to the amazing city of Torino and once again working with my friend Carlo Di Blasi and his team,"Сказав Кокер. “Carlo is a great partner, and we look forward to replicating the success we had in this sold-out arena last year.”

“Oktagon is fortunate to be based in Italy, which is home to the most loyal and passionate sports fans in the world,” said Oktagon President Di Blasi. “The past two co-promotions with Scott and Bellator have been incredibly successful, and I know that this show will be no different.”

Про Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA є провідним Змішана організація Бойові мистецтва показуючи багато з кращих бійців в світі. Під керівництвом ветерана Промоутер Скотт Кокер, Bellator доступний майже 500 мільйонів будинків по всьому світу в 140 країни. У Сполучених Штатах, Bellator можна побачити на Spike, Лідер ММА телебачення. Bellator MMA складається з виконавчої команди, яка включає провідних фахівців галузі в телевізійному виробництві, в прямому ефірі оркестровка подія, розвитку боєць / відносини, Місце проведення закупівлі, створення спонсорство / розвиток, міжнародного ліцензування, маркетинг, реклама, рекламні та комісійні відносини. Bellator базується в Санта-Моніці, Каліфорнія і належить розважальний гігантського Viacom, Початок у світі прем'єра розважальних брендів, які з'єднують з аудиторією через переконливого змісту через телебачення, кінофільм, онлайн і мобільних платформ.

Про Spike:

Шип доступна в 98.7 мільйон будинків і поділ Viacom Media Networks. Блок Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom ЗМІ мережі є одним з провідних світових творців програм і змісту всіх медіа-платформ. Інтернет-адреса Спайка є www.spike.com і до-до-хвилину і архівної інформації прес-фотографіями, відвідати сайт прес Спайка в http://www.spike.com/press. Слідуйте за нами на Twitter spiketvpr для останньої в порушення оновлення новин, за кадром інформація та фотографії.

About Oktagon:

Oktagon has been a mainstay in combat sports for over 20 років тепер, after officially being founded by Carlo Di Blasi in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Змішані Бойові Мистецтва). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added. From the early 2000’s onwards. During the last years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process. Under the watchful eye of Di Blasi, сприяння поставив на деяких пам'ятних матчів протягом багатьох років з кращих бійців у тому числі Bellator в напівсередній вазі Пол Дейлі, а також братів Петросян (Джорджіо і Армен), Робін Ван Roosmalen, Валентин Оверім, Ріко Верховен і Артем Левін.

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FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE CONTENDER DANIEL WEICHEL TAKES ON PAUL REDMOND AT ‘BELLATOR 169: KING MO VS. ISHII’

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SANTA MONICA, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Жовтень 14, 2016) – Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challengerДаніель Weichel (37-9) take on Dublin’s own Paul Redmond (11-6) на "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on Грудня. 16.

 

"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Сатоши Ишии (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.

Квитки на "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale СЬОГОДНІ наBellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. Коннектикут. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also get to experience a complete fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy(13-1, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) проти Мартін Степлтон(18-4).

A winner in nine of his last 10 кінці, dating back to 2012, Weichel seems to be hitting his stride under the direction of Bellator MMA. “The Weasel” will enter the cage for the 47th time as a professional, a 14-year career that has seen him emerge victorious 37 раз, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 з його 37 victims over his career, у тому числі 21 шляхом подачі, making him one of the most feared featherweights on the ground. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, the German submission specialist has collected wins in six of his seven bouts, including consecutive victories over the likes of Георгій Караханян а останнім часом Еммануель Санчес. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at "Bellator 159: Колдвелл проти. Таймангло,"as he prepares to take on Ireland’s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on Грудня. 16.

 

After beginning his professional career as a lightweight, Redmond made the transition to the featherweight division in 2015 and will immediately face a stiff test against one of Bellator MMA’s best in Weichel. The 29-year-old Dublin, Ireland native will be making his Bellator MMA debut after spending his 2015 campaign competing for the UFC. Redmond has recorded 11 Кар'єра перемоги, including nine finishes including five knockouts. “Redser” will look to build off of his most recent victory at “BAMMA 26,”a unanimous decision win over Chris Stringer. With each of Redmond’s nine finishes coming in the second round, we can be sure to see the hometown favorite attempt to wear down Weichel and add to his impressive total.

 

Оновлене "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Мухаммеду "Король Мо" Лаваль (19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Сатоши Ишии (14-6-1)

Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: James Gallagher (4-0) проти. TBA

Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: Даніель Weichel (37-9) проти. Paul Redmond (11-6)

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Бій за титул чемпіона світу у певній вазі: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) проти. Мартін Степлтон (18-4)

Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: Dylan Tuke (3-0) проти. Sean Tobin (4-2)

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BELLATOR MMA’S INTERNATIONAL ROADSHOW CONTINUES AT 3ARENA IN DUBLIN, IRELAND FRIDAY, Грудня. 16

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KING MO RETURNS TO MONEYWEIGHT TO MEET SATOSHI ISHII IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA’S DEBUT IN ‘THE EMERALD ISLE’

NORTHERN IRELAND’S OWN JAMES ‘THE STRABANIMAL’ GALLAGHER ALSO SET TO RETURN TO ACTION

SANTA MONICA, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Жовтень 12, 2016) – Check Ireland off the list of countries Bellator MMA has yet to hold an event in, with the announcement that the Scott Coker-led promotion is set for action at the heart of Dublin’s docklands on Dec. 16.

 

"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena, and will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Сатоши Ишии (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.

Квитки на "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office on П'ятниця, Жовтень 14, with a special presale on the 12 & 13. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

На додаток, Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion BAMMA will be holding “BAMMA 27,” alongside "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” in an effort to showcase some of the world’s leading MMA athletes from both organizations. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) against former Bellator MMA competitor Мартін Степлтон (18-4).

 

“When thinking of a country that respects, understands and yearns for quality mixed martial arts action, Ireland immediately comes to mind,"Сказав президент Bellator MMA Скотт Кокер. “I’m very excited for this event, with ‘King Mo’ versus Ishii in the main event, and I cannot wait to be inside the 3Arena when ‘The Strabanimal,’ James Gallagher takes center stage, it’s going to be a madhouse. З цим, як говориться, I’m pleased to be bringing this action to Dublin alongside a promotion like BAMMA and David Green, who has been a good friend for years.”

 

BAMMA CEO David Green added: “It’s going to be the biggest and boldest MMA show in Ireland this year, as fans get the chance to get up close and personal with MMA superstars from both promotions.

 

“King Mo” returns to the cage for the second time in 2016, and first time at heavyweight since his Rizin Grand Prix heavyweight tournament victory. A winner in seven out of his last eight fights, Mo yearns for an opportunity to meet the winner of Ліам Мак-Гирі проти Філ Девіс на “Bellator 163,” наЛистопад. 4, but instead of remaining inactive, the 35-year-old now looks to test himself against Ishii. A former Strikeforce champion, Mo has his sights set on adding Bellator gold to his mantel.

 

Ishii is a 29-year-old powerhouse Judoka who earned Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing after defeating the best the world had to offer in the +100 кг підрозділ. Now fully focused on mixed martial arts, the Japanese star has competed in his home country almost exclusively throughout his 21-fight professional career and will be fighting three days ahead of his Грудня. 19 birthday when he meets Lawal on Грудня. 16 in Ireland. With half of his victories coming before judges’ scorecards, it’s worth noting that four of Ishii’s defeats have come at the hands of some of greatest the sport has to offer such as Куинтон "Rampage" Джексон, Mirko Cro Cop and Fedor Emelianenko.

 

Perfect through his first four professional fights, the 19-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all of “The Emerald Island.” Hailing from nearby Straban in Northern Ireland, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home at age 15 to join coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July when he beat Mike Cutting in London, Gallagher will look to make it five straight to start his career in front of a raucous home crowd. Please note: Gallagher was scheduled to appear at Bellator 164 in Tel Aviv Israel on Листопад. 10, and will no longer be competing on that card. A replacement for him will be named shortly.

 

Оновлене "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Мухаммеду "Король Мо" Лаваль (19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Сатоши Ишии (14-6-1)

Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: James Gallagher (4-0) проти. TBA

 

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Бій за титул чемпіона світу у певній вазі: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) проти. Мартін Степлтон (18-4)

Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: Dylan Tuke (3-0) проти. Sean Tobin (4-2)

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to as “The Mexicutioner” always comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Буйство” Джексон, Кендалл Гроув, Емануель Ньютон, and Stipe Miocic. Зараз, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 finishes in 17 виграє як професіонал. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

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

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

У напівважкій вазі Характеристика Боротьба: Алессіо Sakara (18-11, 2 Північна Кароліна) проти. Джої Белтран (17-13, 1 Північна Кароліна)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Female Flyweight World Title: Деніз Кільгольц (45-3) проти. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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‘THE AMERICAN GANGSTER’ CHAEL SONNEN ENDS RETIREMENT, SIGNS WITH BELLATOR MMA

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SANTA MONICA, Халіф. (Вересень 15, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to announce the signing of Соннен (28-14-1), до виключної мульти-рік, Договір мульти-бой.

 

By signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion, Sonnen effectively ends his retirement from professional mixed martial arts and he will now enter the 205-pound division championed by Ліам Мак-Гирі, серед інших.

 

“I’m consistently blown away by the product and presentation that Bellator is bringing to the fans,” said Sonnen. “I’m not nearly done competing and I’m coming after everyone, everywhere. I’m not sticking to one weight class either, I fight at ‘Gangster Weight’ and nobody is safe.”

 

Sonnen has spent a vast majority of his 43-fight career with the UFC, a run where he competed against names the likes of Jon Jones, Андерсон Сільва (2х), Рашад Еванс, “Шогун” Руа, Demian Maia, Brian Stann, and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. In addition to his exploits inside the cage, the West Linn, Годинник., native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing major broadcasting work for both ESPN and Fox Sports.

 

“Chael is an incredible athlete that has competed at the very highest levels of the sport,"Сказав президент Bellator MMA Скотт Кокер, “I know that he is going to continue to do just that here at Bellator. When we were in the process of signing him, Chael was adamant that he wants to compete in three divisions here. He already has unfinished business with Wanderlei Silva, but he also wants to fight guys like Tito Ortiz, Fedor Emelianenko and even Rory MacDonald at middleweight. These are all fights that I’d be very inclined to watch, so hopefully we can put some, if not all of these matchups together starting before the end of the year.”

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MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’

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CARVALHO AND MANHOEF MEET WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE В ЦЮ П'ЯТНИЦЮ AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Президент Bellator Скотт Кокер, along with “Bellator 155: Карвалью проти. Манхуф” main and co-main event fighters Рафаель Карвалью (12-1), Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1), Пет Карран(21-7) і Георгій Караханян (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote в цю п'ятницю подія.

 

Скотт Кокер

“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”

 

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”

 

On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…

“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”

Рафаель Карвалью

“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”

 

“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.

“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.

 

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.

 

Мелвін Манхуф

“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.

 

Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?

“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Карвалью] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”

 

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”

Пет Карран

“I am really excited to step in there в п'ятницю and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that в п'ятницю."

 

Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?

“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”

 

Георгій Караханян

“I can’t wait for П'ятниця ніч. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”

 

On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…

“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”

 

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 відсотків ".

 

DIGITAL RECAP

"Bellator 155: Карвалью проти. Манхуф " emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.

 

 

Чемпіонів: Рафаель Карвалью – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

Підвалини: Мелвін Манхуф – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

 

Підвалини: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains.

  

What to Watch: Карвалью проти. Манхуф – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Рафаель Карвалью і Мелвін Манхуф will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down.

 

What to Watch: Held vs. Янсен – Marcin відбудетьсяis a monster on the mat and Дейв Янсен will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

What to Watch: Каран проти. Караханян – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain.

 

Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world.

БОРОТЬБА INFO: A middleweight championship matchup between Рафаель Карвалью (12-1) і Мелвін Манхуф (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Карвалью проти. Манхуф " на CenturyLink Arena в Бойсе, Айдахо, П'ятниця, Травня 20.

 

На додаток, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, з Пет "Педді Майк" Каррен (21-7) і Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Марлоес "Рюміна" Коєну (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, з Ден Чарльз (10-3) taking on undefeated Аугусто Сакаи (9-0) і Джої Белтран (17-12) зіткнувшись обличчям до обличчя Чейз Гормлі (12-5).

 

Квитки на "Bellator 155: Карвалью проти. Манхуф " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, а також Bellator.com. Захід транслюється в прямому ефірі і безкоштовно на Spike в 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App.

 

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BELLATOR MMA EXTENDS CONTRACT OF STANDOUT BANTAMWEIGHT SUPERSTAR DARRION ‘THE WOLF’ CALDWELL

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SANTA MONICA, Халіф. (Травня 16, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the contract extension of undefeated bantamweight superstar Darrion "Вовк" Колдуелл (9-0) до виключної мульти-рік, Договір мульти-бой.

 

“Darrion is a fighter who I really think has that x-factor,” said President Scott Coker. “After his last fight, I looked at our matchmaker and I just said, ‘Wow, this is kid is exploding with talent.’ I’m very happy we were able to get this deal done and I look forward to seeing this star rise for years to come.”

 

Growing up in New Jersey, Caldwell was a talented, multi-sport athlete who shined the brightest on the wrestling mats. After becoming a three-time high school state champion in New Jersey, “The Wolf” naturally joined “The Wolfpack,” earning a spot on the North Carolina State University wrestling squad. With the Wolfpack, he continued dominate his opponents, winning the NCAA national wrestling championship in 2009.

 

Making his professional MMA debut in 2012, the 28-year-old has looked seemingly unstoppable at times throughout his first nine fights. У своїй останній прогулянці, the six-fight Bellator MMA veteran Caldwell convincingly defeated former two-division Bellator champion, and Greco-Roman world champion wrestler Joe Warren. You can watch the video by clicking on the photo’s below.

 

“Bellator has been nothing but good to me,” Caldwell shared with the MMA Hour this morning. “They saw my talent early on in my career and they came after me… I’m here to let everyone know I’m going to continue my talents at Bellator MMA… With Bellator Jumping on board, it’s time to get married. I’m in it for the long run.”

 

Caldwell is nothing if not confident in himself, continuing with host Ariel Helwani: “I’ve always been a star, but it’s just been about getting on that platform and Bellator is giving me that opportunity… I don’t think any 135-pounder can see me, ya feel me? Whether its UFC, Bellator, anywhere in the world there isn’t a 135-pounder that can beat me.”