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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

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MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between Kevin Ross (31-9) thiab Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) tiv thaiv Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) nrog Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” card. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion Rafael Carvalho (13-1) thiab Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). A light heavyweight fight pitting Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) tiv thaiv Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” ntsiab card.

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” thiab"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.

Lub "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) thiab cov yeeb ncuab Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) tiv thaiv Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

Ntawm 36 xyoo, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Penn., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, thiab ntau yam ntxiv. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, California., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator kickboxing: Torino " nyob rau hauv lub Plaub Hlis.

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 ntawm nws 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Melvin Manhoef. Tam sim no, lub 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

Fighting out of Meaux, Fabkis, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 kev sib tw, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. Nrog 96 career wins under his belt, kuj muaj 50 knockouts, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) vs. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

Tshiab "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Teeb Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

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

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Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 14, 2016) – Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challengerDaniel Weichel (37-9) take on Dublin’s own Paul Redmond (11-6) ntawm "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on Dec. 16.

"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (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.

Daim pib rau "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale HNUB NO ntawmBellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I. 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 NC) tiv thaiv Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) tiv thaiv Martin Stapleton(18-4).

A winner in nine of his last 10 xaus, 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 lub sij hawm, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 ntawm nws 37 victims over his career, kuj muaj 21 los ntawm txoj kev ntawm kev mloog lus, 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 Georgi Karakhanyan thiab nyuam qhuav Emmanuel Sanchez. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Askiv,"as he prepares to take on Ireland’s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on Dec. 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 hauj lwm victories, 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.

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

Hnyav Loj Loj: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. TBA

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Daniel Weichel (37-9) vs. Paul Redmond (11-6)

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)

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

Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 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 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (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.

Daim pib rau "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office on Friday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14, with a special presale on the 12 & 13. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, 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 NC) tiv thaiv Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) against former Bellator MMA competitor Martin Stapleton (18-4).

“When thinking of a country that respects, understands and yearns for quality mixed martial arts action, Ireland immediately comes to mind,"Bellator MMA Thawj Tswj Hwm Scott Coker hais tias. “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. Nrog cov uas raug hais tias, 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 Liam McGeary tiv tiag Phil Davis ntawm “Bellator 163,” rauNov. 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 kg faib. 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 Dec. 19 birthday when he meets Lawal on Dec. 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 Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, 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 Nov. 10, and will no longer be competing on that card. A replacement for him will be named shortly.

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

Hnyav Loj Loj: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. TBA

Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)

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Uncefeed Adam Piccolotti teeb tsa rau lub teeb sib tsoo nrog Brandon Girtz ntawm SAP CENTER hauv San Jose ntawm Nov. 19 Lub teeb Hnyav Hnyav Hearwon Vassell thiab Francis Carmont kuj ntxiv rau lub ntsej muag zoo nkauj hauv TV

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Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 11, 2016) - ib lub teeb yuag wardowne pitting Adas Piccolot (8-0) tiv thaiv Brandon Girtz (14-4) thiab lub teeb kev hnyav dua ntais ntawv pitting Linton "Cov Swarm" Vassell (16-5) tiv tiag Francis Carmont (14-4) tau ntxiv rau lub ntsiab card ntawm "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ntawm SAP Center nyob rau hauv San Jose, California. rau Nov. 19.

Cov bouts koom nrog ib nkawm kev ua-ntim-tau sib ntaus sib tua tau hais los ntawm lub ntiaj teb lub ntiaj teb npe tseem ceeb tshwm sim Michael Chandler (15-3) tiv thaiv Benson Henderson (24-6). Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Ib txoj kev sib tsoo hauv kev sib tsoo ntawm Undefeet British Striker Michael "lom" Nplooj ntawv (11-0) thiab california tus kheej Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) tseem yuav yog daim npav sib koom ua ke. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 19, airing nyob thiab pub dawb rau ntawm ntsia hlau 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. I. Daim pib rau qhov kev tshwm sim tau muag tam sim no thiab tuaj yeem yuav ntawm Bellator.com, Raws li zoo li Sap Center lub thawv chaw haujlwm thiab cov ntawv sau.

Tom qab nthuav tawm yeej nyob rau hauv nws thawj plaub tus kws tshaj lij kev sib ntaus, PicColotti tau txuas ntxiv nrog ntau yam hauv qab Scott Coker-Led kev nce qib tus chij. Txij li ua nws Bellator MMA Dumuted nyob rau hauv 2015, Xeev California haiv neeg tau sau cia yeej nyob rau hauv txhua ntawm nws plaub lub bouts, suav nrog peb sib law liag ua tiav ntawm kev xa tawm. Piccolotti qhib nws 2016 phiaj los nqis tes nrog lub nifty thawj puag ncig tiav ntawm Ray Ntoo ntawm "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," nqa nws cov ntaub ntawv tag nrho rau 8-0. Lub 27-xyoo-siab yuav saib los tiv thaiv nws lub cim tsis sib xws thaum nws twv girtz rau Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 19 Hauv SAP CENTER.

Ib xyoos muab tshem tawm los ntawm kev ua kom pom kev zoo ib puag ncig ua tiav uas sab laug tus nrog sib ntaus Derek Liaj teb Ntawm Bellator MMA Canvas tsuas yog 37 vib nas this mus rau hauv lub bout, Girtz rov qab mus rau lub tawb nyob rau hauv ib qho kev sim ua nws tawm ntawm nws txoj kev sib ntaus tam sim no peb zaug tam sim no yeej. Lub Mankato, From., Haiv neeg tuav ib qho kev pom zoo 6-2 Cov cim tshaj tawm txij li koom nrog Bellator MMA, suav nrog plaub tag thiab ib khub ntawm thawj puag ncig knockouts. Txij li ua nws kev ua yeeb yam hauv 2008, Lub 31-xyoo-laus Girtz tau sau tseg 10 finishes, yim ntawm uas tau los ntawm txoj kev ntawm kev xa tawm. Muaj yeej tsib ntawm nws kawg rau cov bouts, Tus muaj hwj chim muaj hwj chim yuav saib mus tos sab xis qhov chaw nws tau tawm mus thiab ntxiv nws rooj plaub rau 155-phaus npe txhaj tshuaj.

Ib tug xya-sib ntaus qub tub rog ntawm Bellator MMA, Vassell tau sau tsib yeej txij thaum ua nws txoj kev tshaj tawm hauv 2013. Lub npe 33-xyoo British cov neeg British yog paub txog kev xaus kev sib ntaus thaum ntxov nrog nws cov neeg tseem ceeb ua si thiab qhov ze-flawless av kev ua si. Nyob rau hauv tag nrho cov, "Cov swarm" tau ua tiav 13 ntawm nws 16 tw, kuj muaj 10 Thawj puag ncig tiav thiab rau knockout blows. Vassell vam tias yuav tsim tawm ntawm cov kev ua tau zoo ntawm cov ntaub ntawv tawg "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " kev tshwm sim, qhov twg nws swb tau emauel newton. Vassell tam sim no tig nws cov xim rau Francis Carmont, ib tus nrog sib ntaus uas nws yog Ameslikas swb rau lub ntsej muag ua ntej xyoo "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Txiv qaub," ua ntej kev raug mob yuam tawm vassell kom thim.

Zoo ib yam li nws tus nrog sib ntaus, yav dhau los UFC Tus Neeg Sib Tw Francont Carmont kuj muaj ib lub knack rau cov kev sib tw tiav ntxov thiab ntau zaus hauv nws cov pob. 34-xyoo-laus carmont tau nres nws tus nrog sib ntaus hauv 17 ntawm nws 25 career wins, kuj muaj 11 Kev xa tawm yeej thiab rau knockouts. Hailing los ntawm Paris, Fabkis, "Txwv tsis pub" khab nias ntau ntawm nws txoj kev vam meej rau cov kws qhia sab saum toj ntawm tristar gym hauv montreal, Canada. Cov kev ua haujlwm paub zoo yog thauj khoom nrog cov kws qhia ua tiav, Leej twg tau pab tsim cov lej ntawm cov neeg nyiam sib luag, suav nrog bellator tsis ntev los no MMA pub dawb tus neeg sawv cev Rory MacDonald. Nrog ntau dua ib nrab ntawm nws qhov kev xa tawm ua tiav hauv kev coj ua, Peb tuaj yeem cia siab tias lub carmont zoo kawg los tawm tsam nws tus nrog sib ntaus tawm ntawm tus puav hauv kev cia siab ntawm kev ntxiv rau qhov tshwj xeeb ntawd.

Tshiab "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "Card Main:

Hnav cov ntiaj teb lub ntiaj teb cov xwm txheej tseem ceeb: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Prement: Michael "lom" Nplooj ntawv (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Lub Teeb Hnyav Hnyav Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Kev sib yuav ntawm kev sib tw: Adas Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Preliminary Card:

Nruab Nrab Ntshai Sib Tw: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Welterweight preliminary bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight preliminary bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.t. Nyiaj donaldonson (2-1)

Me Me Kev Sib Tw: J.j. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debut)

Me Me Kev Sib Tw: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debut)

Welterweight "Vow" Prethiminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debut) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight preliminary bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Cov Ncaws Nrov Tseem Ceeb Preliminary: Sarah D'Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene nievera (4-1)

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BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.

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NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN

NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA

Raug Monica, California. (Lub kaum hli ntuj 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Friday/Saturday doubleheader event. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A.J. McKee (5-0) thiab Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3).

Meanwhile, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) tiv thaiv John Teixeira (19-1-2).

The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 2 and Saturday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort nyob rau hauv Thackerville, OK. Daim pib pib ntawm cia li $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free on Friday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free nyob rau hnub Saturday on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 xaus, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 hauj lwm victories. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai ntawm "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” Ntawm 39 xyoo, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17^th time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. On to top ntawm hais tias, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patrick "Pitbull" for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, nrog 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 yeej, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Zoo ib yam li nws tus nrog sib ntaus, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first-round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Nrog 14 ntawm nws 19 hauj lwm yeej los ntawm txoj kev ntawm knockout los yog kev mloog lus, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

Tshiab "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Featherweight feature bout: A.J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3)

Tshiab "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Main Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) thiab Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Meanwhile, "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” thiab "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Tsis tas li ntawd, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross thiab Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Tam sim no, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Dec. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) thiab 2012 (LiverKick.com).

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meets “The Doctor” ntawm “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence.” It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) raws txoj kev. Victorious in his lone 2016 sib ntaus, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Tshiab "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Teeb Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (11-1-1)

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Ntsia hlau loj TV

BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS ED RUTH & TYRELL FORTUNE SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUTS AS TRIO OF PRELIMINARY BOUTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 163’ CARD

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UNDEFEATED NEIMAN GRACIE CHALLENGES 30-FIGHT VETERAN RUDY BEARS IN CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 6, 2016) –Two of Bellator’s highly touted wrestling prospects Thiab Ruth thiab Tyrell hmoov will make their eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts debuts against Mark Mangiardi (Debut) thiab Cody Miskell (Debut) during the stacked card of "Bellator 163: McGearey VS. Davis" rau Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 ntawm Mohegan Sun Arena nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn.

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Neiman Gracie (4-0) will look to remain undefeated to begin his professional career in a catchweight bout against Rudy Bears (16-14). All three of these contests will air on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card beginning at 7:50 p.m. THIAB/5:50 p.m. I.

The newly announced tilts complete a card headlined by a light heavyweight world title fight that pits champion Liam McGeary (11-0) tiv thaiv Phil Davis (16-3). Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, a welterweight showdown pitting Koj Awad (19-8) tiv thaiv Brennan Ward (13-4) will go down, while a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) thiab Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) will also be featured on the main card. Kawg, Paul Daley (38-14-2) and the always-exciting Derek Anderson (14-2) faceoff in a welterweight clash, while female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) thiab Talita Nogueira (6-0) round out the live and free action on SPIKE.

Daim pib rau "Bellator 163: McGearey VS. Davis " are on sale now at Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

When looking up the word “prospect” in the dictionary, there should be a photo of Ed Ruth placed next to the definition. The three-time national champion joined a plethora of blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects on the Bellator MMA roster last year and now will make his long-awaited debut at 185-pounds on Nov. 4. An attendee of the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class, Ruth elected to stay local and attend wrestling powerhouse Penn State University where he went on to add three National Championships and four All-American accolades to his trophy room while wrestling with the Nittany Lions. Tam sim no, Ruth’s chase for mixed martial arts gold begins –

Fighting out of Pennsylvania, Mark Mangiardi will have his hands full when he makes his professional debut against Ruth. With four amateur bouts already under his belt, the 28-year-old has tasted competition on the MMA scene unlike his Nov. 4 tus nrog sib ntaus. With his first sanctioned bout taking place in 2012, this will be the first bout outside of his home state of Pennsylvania.

Another one of Scott Coker’s high profile wrestling signings, Fortune attended high school at Lakeridge in Oregon, where he won state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The accolades didn’t stop there, with Fortune accepting an offer to wrestle at Ohio State University, before ultimately settling in at the highly acclaimed Grand Canyon Universities program. Since graduating college, Fortune represented Team USA in Olympic style wrestling, where he also experienced success. Splitting time between wrestling training in Arizona alongside fellow “Bellator 163” competitor Ed Ruth and mixed martial arts training with the Blackzilians in Florida, Fortune has spent a great deal of time honing his striking talents and submission defense.

Miskell has competed in both heavyweight and super heavyweight contests during his seven-fight amateur stint, accruing ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 5-2. Tam sim no, the Kentucky native – who’s finished each of victories – looks to parlay his success into a run under the bright lights of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division. It’s safe to say that Miskell’s wrestling pedigree will be challenged early and often when he meets Fortune during the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

The Gracie name is synonymous with the sport of mixed martial arts, and once again another Gracie will now take center stage for Bellator MMA. This time it is Royce Gracie’s cousin Neiman, who will compete for the third time under the promotion’s banner. After beginning his career with back-to-back submission victories, Gracie made his Bellator MMA debut at “Bellator 134,” where he defeated Bobby Flynn with a first round submission. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt followed up the win with a win over Roger Carroll, and now looks to remain undefeated when he enters the Mohegan Sun Arena for the second time of his budding MMA career.

A 37-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared eight times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after his appearance against Michael Page ntawm "Bellator 140: Koreshkov vs. Lima.” Nicknamed “Bad News,” Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, and the aforementioned “MVP.”

Sau kom tiav "Bellator 163: McGearey VS. Davis” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Welterweight Co-Main Prement: Koj Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Welterweight feature bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Hnyav Hnyav Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Featherweight preliminary bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

Ua tiav Daim Npav Ua Ntej:

Nruab Nrab Ntshai Sib Tw: Thiab Ruth (Debut) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Debut)

Hnyav hau kev sib tw ua ntej: Tyrell Forune (Debut) vs. Cody Miskell (Debut)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-14)

Hnyav hau kev sib tw ua ntej: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler King (11-4)

Featherweight preliminary bout: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Nruab Nrab Ntshai Sib Tw: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Welterweight preliminary bout: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Cov Ncaws Nrov Tseem Ceeb Preliminary: Sarah Them (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debut)

Welterweight preliminary bout: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debut)

Featherweight preliminary bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

Welterweight preliminary bout: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Ntsia hlau loj TV

PAUL DALEY RETURNS TO STATESIDE ACTION AGAINST DEREK ANDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 163’ ON NOVEMBER 4

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SERGEI KHARITONOV SET FOR BELLATOR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT AGAINST JAVY AYALA, NYOB & DAWB RAU ntsia hlau loj

Raug Monica, California (Lub kaum hli ntuj 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul "Semtex" Daley (38-14-2) tiv thaiv Derek "Tus ua loj leeb" Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) tiv thaiv Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) complete the SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 163: McGearey VS. Davis" rau Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 ntawm Mohegan Sun Arena nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn.

The addition of the two bouts round out a main card chalk full of action, highlighted by a light heavyweight world title main event pitting current champion Liam McGeary (11-0) tiv thaiv Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (16-3). Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Koj Awad (19-8) and hometown favorite Brennan Ward (13-4) square-off in a welterweight bash live and free on SPIKE, along with female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) thiab Talita Nogueira (6-0). Daim pib rau"Bellator 163: McGearey VS. Davis " are on sale now at Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

Nrog 54 career fights under his belt, the 33-year-old Daley has seen it all. “Semtex,” a former member of the British Army, made his professional debut in 2003, before competing under the direction of both Strikeforce and UFC. Now the Nottingham, England native seems to have found a home, as he will make his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, following three wins and a pair of knockout finishes in his first stint with the promotion. Daley has emerged victorious in nine of his last 11 kev sib tw, with eight of the nine wins coming by way of knockout. It should come as no surprise that the former Cage Rage Welterweight Champion has strung together a recent flurry of finishes, raws li 30 ntawm nws 38 hauj lwm yeej tau tuaj los ntawm txoj kev ntawm finish. Daley hopes to continue along his path of dominance and further cement his name among the division’s elite when he and Anderson square off on Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4.

Fresh off of an entertaining unanimous decision victory over Koj Awad ntawm "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," Anderson hops back into the cage in search of his sixth win since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. Prior to signing with Bellator MMA, “Barbaric” strung together an unblemished mark of 9-0, finishing all nine of his victims, including six in the first round. Tam sim no, the 26-year-old San Diego native will be jumping up in weight class to challenge Daley in the welterweight division for the first time in his professional career. The tall and lengthy Anderson will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak as he faces the British striking sensation in a marquee matchup at Bellator MMA’s latest tentpole offering.

After being forced to withdraw from his originally scheduled Bellator MMA debut earlier this year, the 36-year-old Kharitonov will once again prepare to take center stage for first time under the bright lights of Bellator MMA. A winner in 10 ntawm nws lub xeem 12 fights, including his last five outings, “The Paratrooper” enters the cage as a surefire contender for the vacant heavyweight belt. A veteran of PRIDE Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, and DREAM, the Moscow native prefers to take matters into his own hands rather than the judges, tallying 22 finishes over his 23 career wins, including stoppages in each of his last 10 victories. The multi-dimensional Kharitonov holds notable wins over former UFC Champions Fabricio Werdum and Andrei Arlovski, all while remaining on active duty with the Russian Airborne Troops.

Ayala, another heavyweight competitor capable of ending a fight in the blink of an eye, has finished his opponent in eight of his nine career wins. “Eye Candy” also has a knack for putting his challengers out of their misery early in the bout, recording seven of his eight finishes in the first round of action. A 6-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the 28-year-old has recorded victories in four of his six contests since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. Ayala’s success in mixed martial arts runs in the family, as his cousin, Joe Soto, is a former Bellator MMA Champion. Be sure to tune in on Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 as two of the top finishers in the highly competitive heavyweight division clash at Mohegan Sun Arena.