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KARIM GHAJJI RECLAIMS WELTERWEIGHT BELLATOR KICKBOXING WORLD TITLE; JORINA BAARS, RAYMOND DANIELS & JOE SCHILLING ALSO EMERGE VICTORIOUS

ΠΡΟΣΘΕΤΕΣ ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ - CREDIT BELLATOR / LUCAS NOONAN

ΒΟΥΔΑΠΕΣΤΗ, HUNGARY -

Επίσημη Bellator Kickboxing 6 Κυριότερα αποτελέσματα Κάρτα & Quotes:

Karim Ghajji (98-13-1) νίκησε Zoltan Laszak (11-3) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (50-45, 48-47, 46-49)

Karim Ghajji Quote:

We prepared really hard for this fight. Everything that we set out to accomplish, we did. I know I could do even better, but you know in fights it doesn’t go exactly the way you want every time. In the first round when I slipped, I hurt my knee and it was extremely painful but I knew I had to dig down and do more and more to win this belt, which means everything to me,” Ghajji said. “This is the most beautiful day of my life. Like we say: ‘Hallelujah! I got my belt back.I felt a lot of pressure to get this belt back, and what an amazing sensation it is to win it back. I look forward to fighting the best fighters Bellator has to offer to confirm that I am the champ, but also, I’d like to compete in MMA. In France we have a lot of tough MMA fighters at our gym and my ground and pound is quite destructive. I would like to do this.

Joe Σίλινγκ (21-9) νίκησε Alexandru Negrea (10-4) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Joe Schilling Quote:

The fight was okay I was really surprised that he was so tough. He’s fought in Super Combat in Romania so he’s had a lot of tough European opponents that he’s fought against. Skill level I didn’t think he’s fought against the level of competition that I’ve competed against, but he did a really good job and he was really tough. He was trying to bait me into throwing with him and he’d try to catch me when I would come in, so I was trying to stay a lot more composed and show that I’m not that idiot that fought [Hisaki] Kato twice,” Schilling said. “I’ve made a lot of changes in my personal life. I’m a lot more focused and more serious and my goal απόψε was to show the level of competitor and world class kickboxer that I am and I think I did that. Hats off to Alex, he did a great job. There’s not that many people who can take those kinds of shots for three rounds. I think the judges decision was a little ridiculous. I don’t think I’d have given him half of one round let alone a round. I think they gave him the second, which is silly. Αλλά, overall it was a good night, vacation starts now.

Raymond Daniels (13-3) νίκησε Csaba Gyorfi (20-6) και μέσω ΚΟ 0:36 από τον τρίτο γύρο

Raymond Daniels Quote:

Another opportunity to go out there and make a mark with that Bellator brand. I know my man Nick Diaz says: ‘Cut out all that spinning shit,’ but I think he means everybody but me,” Daniels said. “I’ve been training for many years in sport karate and the martial arts and you know it’s a lot like training to be a sniper so to speak. There’s holes and there’s windows and when your opponent gives you those holes you have to seize that opportunity. I saw that hole, I exposed it, and it happened to be with my spin kick which is one of my most powerful and devastating techniques. If I hit that mark with that kick it’s a home run, grand slam, I’m hitting it out of the park every time. I’ve been able to spar recently with several great MMA veterans like Rory MacDonald, Georges St. Pierre and Tyron Woodley and I’ve had a lot of fun training with those guys so I’m definitely interested in doing MMA again. It’s a lot of fun to go at it with small gloves because people can’t use the big gloves as a shield to block my shots. I want to seize this Bellator Kickboxing title and continue to help build this kickboxing brand because I know they’re investing a lot of time into it. So yea, I’m definitely interested in crossing that bridge and getting some MMA fights, but my main focus is to take home that kickboxing gold.

 

Jorina Baars (41-0-3) νίκησε Irene Martens (20-10-2) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)

Jorina Baars Quote:

“Ήταν ένας καλός αγώνας, I thought that Irene [Martens] was very tough. I had control from the very beginning of the fight and I kept it for all three of the rounds. I was a little disappointed in the first round but the second and third round I performed much better. She worked hard and moved a lot, so my strategy was to keep the pressure on her and try to put her in the corner and I think I succeeded at that,” Baars said after her win. “It was amazing to finally fight for Bellator. The organization is so professional. I’m looking forward to my future fights here and I hope to win the Bellator title.

Gabor Gorbics (31-10) νίκησε Gabriel Varga (13-5) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (29-28, 29-28, 28-30)

Gabor Gorbics Quote:

I’m very happy with the win and I hope I continue to win here in Bellator,” Gorbics said. “I trained very hard for this. I’ve got a lovely family and team that helped me to prepare and I will get back in the gym τη Δευτέρα to continue training.

BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT FIGHT, DEFEATS BELLATOR NEWCOMER LEANDRO HIGO

ΠΡΟΣΘΕΤΕΣ ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ - CREDIT BELLATOR / LUCAS NOONAN

ΒΟΥΔΑΠΕΣΤΗ, HUNGARY -

Επίσημη Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικ Κυριότερα αποτελέσματα Κάρτα & Quotes:

Eduardo Dantas (20-4) νίκησε Ο Leandro higo (17-3) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Eduardo Dantas Quote:

It was tough to stay motivated for this fight once he missed weight. There was nothing to gain whether I beat him fast or slow. It wasn’t for the belt, it wasn’t going to change my ranking in Bellator,” Dantas said. “Όταν [Darrion] Caldwell got injured, I asked Scott Coker to bring in tough bantamweights and they brought in a tough fighter, but you have to make weight. I train hard for several months, I don’t go out, I τρένο. It’s the very minimum you can do. You have to make weight. Be a professional. I don’t think Caldwell is injured. I think he just doesn’t want to fight out of America. I am looking forward to getting my hands on him.

Ντάνιελ Weichel (39-9) νίκησε Τζον Μακάπα (21-2) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Weichel Quote:

Macapa is definitely a tough opponent. He was almost undefeated coming into this with only one loss and I took him as seriously as I can take an opponent. At this time I treat everyone I fight as if it’s a championship fight. I think he is one of the top featherweight opponents that I could face so I’m pretty happy that I was able to beat him,” Weichel said. “I have to give a big shout out to all of my friends and family that drove 17-18 hours from Frankfurt and Cologne to be here and support me. They’ve been there for me and believed in me since day one and it’s difficult for me to even put into words how much it means to have them in my corner. I have to thank Bellator for putting me on this card and giving them the opportunity to come and watch me fight. I’m hoping that Bellator brings me to Mohegan Sun next week and puts me cage side so I can see who I will get to beat up next when (Ντάνιελ) Straus and (Πατρίκιος) ‘Pitbull’ πάλη.

Λένα Ovchynnikova (12-4) νίκησε Helen Harper (4-2) via doctor stoppage at 5:00 του γύρου δύο

Lena Ovchynnikova Quote:

Before the fight I was a little bit nervous, and I felt that my first round wasn’t quite as good as I would of liked. But when the second round started she was going to feel my power and I knew that I would win,” Ovchynnikova said. “When the judges stopped the fight I couldn’t believe it. I was ready for a third round and I wanted to win with a knockout but we have what we have.

Αδάμ Μπόρικς (6-0) νίκησε Anthony Taylor (1-3) μέσω της υποβολής (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 4:12 του πρώτου γύρου

Adam Borics Quote:

When the fight started, I felt a great deal of pressure from the crowd and I was in a bit of a rush. It took me a while to settle down and regain my composure, but once I did that I was able to see the fight much better. I’ve been working on my striking with Henri Hooft and I really was hoping to win with a knockout, but I saw my opening for a submission and I was able to end the fight with the choke,” Borics said. “I’m very happy that I was given this great opportunity to represent Hungary in MMA. This is very important for me to support the development of this sport in Hungary. It is my plan to continue to be an ambassador for the sport here and to continue to bring victories like this in the future.

Μπράιαν Μουρ (10-5) νίκησε Michal Horejsi (5-3) μέσω TKO στις 3:57 του γύρου δύο

Brian Moore Quote:

 

“Είμαι πραγματικά, really happy that I got the call back from Bellator. To be honest I begged for the call back because Bellator is where I want to be. I want to be signed with Bellator, I want to be a household name. I really believe I’m one of the better featherweights in this division. I was given a guy who is very unpredictable. I was patient in my approach but I cut him down and was able to finish him. Απόψε I wanted to make a statement with a knockout because my dream is to fight at Madison Square Garden. I want to open up the show. My teammate James (Gallagher) is already on the card and we’d put on a super camp together and we’d tear that place apart,” Moore said. “My hero, Sugar Ray Robinson used to own the Garden. I’ve watched every bit of footage I can get my hands on of Sugar Ray, he’s my idol. So to fight in the same arena as he has – and obviously my teammate Conor (McGregor) has fought there tooit would be a dream come true. But I want to open up the card and set the tone for the night because when you see a fighter that is as exciting as I am that’ll set the tone. Give me anyone, I don’t give a f-ck.

Mate Kertesz (3-0) νίκησε Patrick Szombat (1-3) μέσω TKO στις 4:37 του γύρου δύο

ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & Bellator KICKBOXING 6 ΣΥΝΕΝΤΕΥΞΗ ΤΥΠΟΥ

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ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΝΑ ΠΑΡΕΤΕ ΤΟ ΤΟΠΟ Παρασκευή, Απρίλιος 14 ο 29χρονος Baars παραμένει ένας από τους πιο επικίνδυνους kickboxers και μαχητές Muay Thai στον πλανήτη

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

ΒΟΥΔΑΠΕΣΤΗ, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικ και Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights αυτή την Παρασκευή night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικ θα μεταδοθεί Παρασκευή, Απρίλιος 14 on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ξεκινώντας από 11μ.μ. ET/10pm CT.

Παρακάτω, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Ο Leandro higo:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Σας ευχαριστώ, Βουδαπέστη, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show αυτή την Παρασκευή!"

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Αδάμ Μπόρικς:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

"Είμαι έτοιμος. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Anthony Taylor

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Βεβαίως, I bring numbers, ξέρετε, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a showone hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. He has a 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Παρασκευή he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight την Παρασκευή."

Πλήρης Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικ Κύρια Κάρτα:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Ο Leandro higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Ντάνιελ Weichel (38-9) vs. John "Macapa" (21-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Λένα Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Αδάμ Μπόρικς (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:

Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Μπράιαν Μουρ (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

Πλήρης Bellator Kickboxing 6 Κύρια Κάρτα:

Παγκόσμιος τίτλος Welterweight: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Σίλινγκ (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Baars (40-0-3) vs. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)

FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, Απρίλιος 14

ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ — (Μάρτιος 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Βellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικinside the Budapest Sports Arena on Απρίλιος 14.

Εξάλλου, John "Macapa"(21-1-2) θα αντιμετωπίσει Ντάνιελ Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Λένα Ovchynnikova (11-4) πληροί Helen Harper (4-1) στα 125 κιλά. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) κατά Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ξεκινώντας από 11μ.μ. ET/10pm CT.

 

Πλήρης Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Εικ Κύρια Κάρτα:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Ο Leandro higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Ντάνιελ Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Λένα Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Αδάμ Μπόρικς (5-0)

Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:

Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Μπράιαν Μουρ (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

BELLATOR RETURNS TO BUDAPEST FOR A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT PITTING EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST DARRION CALDWELL AT BELLATOR 177 ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΉ, Απρίλιος 14

 

WELTERWEIGHT BELLATOR KICKBOXING TITLE ALSO ON THE LINE WHEN ZOLTAN LASZAK DEFENDS BELT AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI AT Bellator KICKBOXING 6

ΒΟΥΔΑΠΕΣΤΗ — (Φεβρουάριος 8, 2017) – Bellator is returning to Hungary with a bantamweight world title fight pitting Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) κατά Darrion "Ο Λύκος" Caldwell (10-1) serving as the main event of Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell from the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14. The MMA portion of the evening will also feature a featherweight bout between Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) και Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor (1-2).

 

Εξάλλου, Bellator Kickboxing 6 will be headlined by a welterweight world title rematch featuring Zoltan Laszak (11-2) κατά Karim Ghajji (97-13-1). Additional bouts for both events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ξεκινώντας από 11μ.μ. ET/10pm CT.

 

Dantas made his presence felt during his last outing, successfully defending his bantamweight championship belt in a five-round victory over Joe Warren. A 10-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Dudu” has recorded victories in 12 τελευταία του 14 άκρα, including nine under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Χαιρετίζοντας από το Ρίο Ντε Τζανέιρο, Βραζιλία, the flashy 27-year-old is widely known as one of the most dynamic competitors in the division, tallying four knockouts and six submissions over his 23-fight career. A two-time Bellator MMA bantamweight world champion, Dantas will look to defend his title for the second time since winning the belt in a victory over former champion Marcos Galvao, and for the fourth time overall.

 

The 29-year-old Caldwell will be competing for division gold for the first time in his career and is coming off of a crucial victory over Joe Taimanglo στο Bellator 167. “The Wolf” was able to avenge his earlier loss to Taimanglo, earning his 10th career victory and seventh under the Bellator MMA banner. Caldwell has collected five wins by way of first round knockout or submission, making him one of the most dangerous compeititors in the 135-pound class. Hailing from Rahway, Ν.Ι., the 11-fight veteran has quickly put together an impressive professional resume inside the cage, highlighted by a remarkable first round finish over former multi-division champion Joe Warren, a man whom Caldwell idolized coming into the sport. The Alliance MMA product now has the opportunity of a lifetime, as he prepares for the next chapter of his career and a shot at championship glory.

 

After winning the welterweight kickboxing championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Italy in 2016, Ghajji dropped his belt to world-renowned Hungarian champion Laszak when the pair met during Bellator’s first visit to Budapest last year. Τώρα, fresh off an impressive win in Florence, Ghajji hopes to reclaim the belt that he feels is his.

 

If you missed their first enthralling encounter, watch it εδω περα.

 

Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell Κύρια Κάρτα:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (10-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Αδάμ Μπόρικς (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Ενημερώθηκε Bellator Kickboxing 6 Κύρια Κάρτα:

Παγκόσμιος τίτλος Welterweight: Zoltan Laszak (11-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (97-13-1)

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

RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ ALSO VICTORIOUS

Πλήρης φωτογραφίες εκδηλώσεων εδώ

Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF (Σεπτέμβριος 23, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing returned to Spike TV την Παρασκευή night from Budapest, Hungary and by the conclusion of the evening, the promotion had crowned a new welterweight champion.

Στο κύριο γεγονός της “Bellator Kickboxing: Βουδαπέστη,” Zoltan Laszak (11-2) defeated the immensely more experienced Karim Ghajji (96-13) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης, taking away the belt that Ghajji had earned following his performance at “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.

In addition to the welterweight world title bout, το πάντα-συναρπαστικό Raymond Daniels (12-3) returned to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-4) της Ουγγαρίας. The man many fans refer to asRD The Goat,” utilized his highlight-reel style of offense to defeat Benedek via unanimous decision in front of his fellow Hungarians, βελτίωση σε 3-0 under the Bellator Kickboxing banner.

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

Rounding out the main card action, the man that defeated Melvin Manhoef νωρίτερα αυτό το έτος, Alexandru Negrea (10-3), improved his record at the expense of Ali El Ameri (42-11-2), taking home the win on all three of the ringside judges’ scorecards.

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

 

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

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

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

Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF (Σεπτέμβριος 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Βουδαπέστη," 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 onΔεκέμβριος. 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 "Λεγεωνάριων" Due (18-11, 2 NC) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey «Ο Μεξικουσιαστής» Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

Εν τω μεταξύ,, "Bellator Kickboxing: Φλωρεντία » 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. Επιπλέον, Italian superstar striker Τζιορτζίου Πέτροσιαν will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross και Joe Σίλινγκ 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,»Δήλωσε ο Bellator Πρόεδρος Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 άνθρωποι, 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 Δεκέμβριος 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 Δεκέμβριος 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

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

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to asThe Mexicutioneralways comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Τρέχω” Τζάκσον, Κένταλ Grove, Emanuel Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Τώρα, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 finishes in 17 κερδίζει ως επαγγελματίας. Ένας βετεράνος του 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: Δυναμίτιδα 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Ιταλία, 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:

Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Κάρτα της Φλωρεντίας:

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

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST” SET TO AIR ON SPIKE TV THIS FRIDAY, Σεπτέμβριος. 23

 

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WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION KARIM GHAJJI, RAYMOND DANIELS, DENISE KIELHOLTZ RETURN TO ACTION

 

Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF (Σεπτέμβριος 19, 2016) – Bellator’s world tour continues this Παρασκευή, Σεπτέμβριος 23 when Bellator Kickboxing brings top-flight action to SPIKE TV all the way from Budapest, Ουγγαρία. The event will be headlined by Bellator Kickboxing’s welterweight champion Karim Ghajji (96-12) defending his belt against Zoltan Laszak (10-2).

 

In addition to this welterweight world title bout, το πάντα-συναρπαστικό Raymond Daniels(11-3) will return to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-3) της Ουγγαρίας. Following her controversial defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Denise Kielholtz (44-3) will also compete, when she takes on Renata Lantos (5-4).

 

The must-see kickboxing event will also feature the man who upset Melvin Manhoefνωρίτερα αυτό το έτος, Alexandru Negrea (9-3), ο οποίος πληροί Ali El Ameri (42-10-2) at a catchweight of 189-pounds.

 

"Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest” will air on Spike Παρασκευή, Σεπτέμβριος 23 στο 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT.

 

Fresh off winning his championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Ιταλία, Ghajji will defend the title he won at the expense of Μουσταφά Χαϊδά when he meets world-renowned Hungarian champion Zoltan Laszak in five, three minute rounds.

 

Raymond Daniels is never involved in a boring fight; look no further than his first two Bellator Kickboxing bouts, which have produced highlight-reel stoppages. This go-round, the showman will face the Hungarian Zsolt Benedek at 170-pounds. While Daniels will enter the ring as the favorite, Benedek will have the advantage of the home-town crowd, who he hopes will help propel him towards upsetting the American Superstar.

 

Arguably the most important fight of Denise Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch Kickboxer will face another fighter of Hungarian descent when she meets Renata Lantos in a flyweight encounter. After dropping a decision Gloria Peritore, Kielholtz has been hell-bent on earning a rematch against the Italian, but will have to get through Lantos first.

 

Ολοκληρώστε το "Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest” Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (96-12) vs. Zoltan Laszak (10-2)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Raymond Daniels (11-3) vs. Zsolt Benedek (15-3)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-3) vs. Renata Lantos (5-4)

189 lb. Catchweight Feature Bout: Alexandru Negrea (9-3) vs. Ali El Ameri (42-10-2)