TEL AVIV, ΙΣΡΑΗΛ. (Νοέμβριος 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) κατά Douglas Lima(27-6).

 

Με "Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Παρασκευήnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.

BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Τώρα, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Ισραήλ, αυτή την Παρασκευή νύχτα!

 

What to Watch: Λίμα vs. Koreshkov Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov.	Πρωταθλητές: Andrey Koreshkov Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme.

Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition.	5 Γύροι: Λένα Ovchynnikova Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut.

Event Info

A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Andrey Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Εξάλλου, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Γκεόργκι Karakhanyan (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Κιρίλ Μεντβέντεφσκι (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Τελικά, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Λένα Ovchynnikova (10-4) κατά Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.

 

The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Τζάκι Γκος (6-0). Εξάλλου, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Ισραήλ, and will air in America on SPIKE Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος 11 στο 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 8 μ.μ. CT. Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.

 

"Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” Κάρτα μάχης

Παγκόσμιος τίτλος Welterweight: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Γκεόργκι Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Κιρίλ Μεντβέντεφσκι (6-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Λένα Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Τζάκι Γκος (6-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Alex Trofimov (Ντεμπούτο)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Ντεμπούτο)

Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Όλγα Ρούμπιν (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Ντεμπούτο)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Μόλις φέρετε (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Ντεμπούτο)

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Avi Baron (Ντεμπούτο)

Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Omri Barel (Ντεμπούτο)

Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Χαϊμ Γκόζαλι (6-3)

Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Itai Gayer (Ντεμπούτο)