TEL AVIV, Израел. (Ноември 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 Андреј Koreshkov (19-1) против Даглас Лима(27-6).
Со "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 Петокnight’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. Сега, 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, Израел, овој петок ноќ! |
| What to Watch: Лима 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. |
Шампионите: Андреј 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 Рунди: Lena 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 Андреј Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Даглас Лима (27-6). Во прилог, Ноад Лахат (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Конечно, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) против 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 Jackie Gosh (6-0). Во прилог, 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, Израел, and will air in America on SPIKE Петок, Ноември 11 на 9 вечер. И / 8 вечер. КТ. 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” Карта за борба
Welterweight World Title Bout: Андреј Koreshkov (19-1) наспроти. Даглас Лима (27-6)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Ноад Лахат (9-2) наспроти. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) наспроти. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Функција за летање во тешка категорија: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) наспроти. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) наспроти. Jackie Gosh (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Деби) наспроти. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Деби) наспроти. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Деби) наспроти. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Деби) наспроти. Alex Trofimov (Деби)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Деби) наспроти. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Деби)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Олга Рубин (Деби) наспроти. Laurita Cibirite (Деби)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (Деби) наспроти. Maor Kazalkopy (Деби)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Деби) наспроти. Avi Baron (Деби)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Деби) наспроти. Omri Barel (Деби)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Деби) наспроти. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Деби) наспроти. Itai Gayer (Деби)