TEL AVIV, Исроил. (Ноябр 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 Андрей Koreshkov (19-1) бар зидди Дуглас Лима(27-6).
Аз "Bellator 164: Koreshkov против. 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 Ҷумъаnight’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. Ҳозир, 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, Исроил, ин Ҷумъа шаб! |
| What to Watch: Лима новое. 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. |
Қаҳрамонҳои: Андрей 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 Даврањои: 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 Андрей Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Дуглас Лима (27-6). Дар Илова, Noad Lahat (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Георгий Karakhanyan (25-6-1) will replace James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Дар охир, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) бар зидди 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). Дар Илова, 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 против. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Исроил, and will air in America on SPIKE Ҷумъа, Ноябр 11 дар 9 Земле. ВА / 8 Земле. Ч.. 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 против. Lima” Fight Card
Welterweight World Title Bout: Андрей Koreshkov (19-1) против. Дуглас Лима (27-6)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (9-2) против. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Георгий Karakhanyan (25-6-1) против. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) против. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) против. Jackie Gosh (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debut) против. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debut) против. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debut) против. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debut) против. Alex Trofimov (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debut) против. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debut)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Olga Rubin (Debut) против. Laurita Cibirite (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (Debut) против. Maor Kazalkopy (Debut)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Debut) против. Avi Baron (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debut) против. Omri Barel (Debut)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debut) против. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debut) против. Itai Gayer (Debut)