‘The Dream’ Meets Unbeaten Dominican Challenger in Los Angeles on Nov 9
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Novembre 2, 2019) – Devin Haney will face Alfredo Santiago in the first defense of his WBC World Lightweight title at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Saturday November 9, live on DAZN in the US, Sky Sports in the UK and distributed globally on FITE.
Haney (23-0 15 KOs) was elevated to full champion at the recent WBC Convention in Cancun, Mèxic, following his dominant performance against Zaur Abdullaev in New York in September where he overpowered the unbeaten Russian over four blistering rounds to force Abdullaev to retire, and land ‘The Dream’ the interim belt at 135lbs.
Now Haney makes the short trip from his Las Vegas home to Los Angeles where he faces Santiago (12-0 4 KOs) in his maiden defence, the unbeaten Dominican talent, qui compleix 25 the day after the fight, will be on looking to derail Haney’s reign as champion at the first hurdle.
“I’m happy we got this deal done,” said Haney. “I’m not just a WBC World Champion that’s holding somebody else’s belt. I’m the sole champion, and I will defend the Lightweight World title on November 9. I’ve been working hard and I’m extremely focused. This will be the perfect gift to myself for my 21st birthday.
“All the fans at STAPLES Center and the millions watching on DAZN, are going to witness another dominant performance. I’m going to continue to show the world that I’m the best in my division.
“Alfredo Santiago is my next opponent; he’s undefeated, té gana, and he’s coming to win. I take every fight very serious and this fight is no different. Tune in next Saturday and you’ll see that the hype is real.”
“Primer i abans que res, I would like to thank Matchroom Boxing and Fresh Productions for this opportunity,” said Santiago. “This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid, and the one I’ve been waiting for since I became a boxer. I am physically and mentally ready, and I am going to show who the best 135lber in the world is.
“Sr. Haney is a formidable fighter who chose the wrong opponent. He cannot beat me. I belong to ‘The Terror Squadron’, the best boxing team in the world. This is my time.”
“I am delighted to see Devin defend his World title on November 9,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “We’re going to have a huge crowd of new fight fans at the arena and tuning in all around the world to watch KSI and Logan Paul, and Devin is the perfect fighter to showcase what boxing is all about to a potential crop of new fight fans – ell és jove, emocionant, confident and relatable – the perfect mix.
“Alfredo Santiago is a hungry young fighter himself and this is a golden opportunity for him to halt Devin’s charge to superstardom – but I believe that ‘The Dream’ will shine and being his reign as World champion in style.”
Haney’s clash with Santiago is part of a huge night of action in Los Angeles as YouTube sensations KSI and Logan Paul clash in a rematch of their controversial draw – this time as professional fighters.
Billy Joe Saunders (28-0 13 KOs) makes his American debut and defends his WBO World Super-Middleweight title against unbeaten Argentine Marcelo Coceres (28-0-1 15 KOs), and he is joined on the card by a quartet of Eddie Hearn’s talented rising US stars in Nikita Ababiy (7-0 6 KOs), Diego Pacheco (6-0 5 KOs), Reshat Mati (4-0 ) and Alexis Espino (4-0 3 KOs).
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Octubre 10, 2019) – Prince Ranch Boxing’sundefeated welterweight contender,Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (12-0-1, 8 KOs), who is by promoted byGolden Boy Promotions, cares Carlos Ortiz (11-4, 11 KOs) of Torreon, Mèxic, for the vacant NABF title. The 10-round bout will take place on November 2, 2019, as part of the undercard ofCanelo Alvarez versus Sergey Kovalev al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas, Nevada, which will air live on DAZN.
“It is a great opportunity and one I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Blair Cobbs, que està gestionat per Greg Hannleyof Prince Ranch Boxing. “I have worked very hard and I feel that fighting on a Canelo card, and for the NABF title, is the perfect chance for me to elevate my game, as well as put on a show for my fans.”
Cobbs, who is also advised byShahid Malik, made noise earlier this year by defeating Ferdinand “Suertudo” Kerobyan (12-1, 7 KOs), in Kerobyan’s hometown of Hollywood, Califòrnia, and in his last bout stoppedSteve “Manos de Oro” Villalobos (11-1, 1, 9 KOs) by way of a ninth-round knockout. Blair’s last three opponents had a combined record of (29-1-1, 22 KOs) making Cobbs one of the most battle-tested contenders in the welterweight division.
“We’re very excited with the way that Blair Cobbs has performed as a professional,” stated Greg Hannely, Cobbs manager. “He has defeated great opponents and is rising to the occasion each and every time he steps up in competition. A win in this bout will catapult him to a top-15 ranking. Addicionalment, the exposure he will get fighting on this card will be unbelievable. Blair is a fan favorite, and everyone wants to see him fight.”
“I just want to put on a show and have fun like I always do,” Cobbs continued. “I am excited to show off my talent to a bigger audience. Blair “The Flair” is coming…Whooo!”
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canelo vs. Kovalev is a 12-round fight for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title presented by Golden Boy, Main Events and Krusher Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, “THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,”Hennessy“Never Stop. Never Settle”and Brand-New Grapefruit Crush, Knockout Flavor. The event will take place Saturday, Novembre. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. The title clash is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history.
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SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOSTBELLATOR JAPAN Diumenge, Desembre 29 - VIURE A LA XARXA PARAMOUNT
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 3
LOS ANGELES– For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, com Fedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) i Quinton "Rampage" Jackson(38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Avalot, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, Desembre 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.
Les entrades per Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Avalot go on sale November 3. Additional bouts are expected to be announced in the coming days.
“For Bellator’s debut in Japan, we wanted to bring a massive event and fighters that the Japanese fans really connect with,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Given the vast history of martial arts and MMA in Japan, and especially at Saitama Super Arena, this will be a very special show that no one will want to miss.This will, unquestionably, be a monumental event for Bellator and I am looking forward to the moment that Fedor and ‘Rampage’ walk out to a crowd that has known them since their careers began. I would also like to thank RIZIN for their help in making this event a possibility and we look forward to working together in the near future to showcase the best talent each organization has to offer.”
Lluitant fora de Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Rússia, Fedor Emelianenko returns to Japan following a successful run in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year, where he earned consecutive first-round knockouts overMichael Sonnen i Frank Mir. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, “The Last Emperor” returns to where his career started. Often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world, his career resume stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport with victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, per nomenar uns quants. Amb 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian could result in yet another defining moment in his illustrious career.
An eight-fight veteran of Bellator, “Rampage” Jackson’s legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, "King Mo" Lawal, Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his four-fight series with Wanderlei Silva. The Memphis, Tennessee-native has long been seen as an icon to MMA fans around the globe and has openly voiced a desire to face Fedor in front of a Japanese crowd before his career comes to an end. Ara, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.
Actualitzat Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Avalot Carta de lluita:
Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13)
*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.
Si us plau visita Bellator.com per més informació.
MÉS, EL GRAN PREMI MUNDIAL BELLATOR'S FEATHERWEIGHT CONTINUA COM A.J COMFECTE. MCKEE CONEIX A DEREK CAMPOS AL PRIMER MATCHUP DE QUARTERFINAL
Entrades a la venda divendres vinent, Octubre. 11
LOS ANGELES - Per segona vegada en tants anys, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena a Honolulu, Hawaii serà la seu del retorn a casa Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0), mentre posa el seu rècord invicte i el títol de pes mosca femení de Bellator a la línia contra el núm. 1 contendent Kate Jackson (11-3-1) a l’acte principal de dissabte, Desembre. 21, emès exclusivament a l'aplicació DAZN.
Addicionalment, Bellator Hawaii comptarà amb el primer enfrontament de quarts de final del Gran Premi Mundial de Pes Ploma de Bellator, quan l'home amb la ratxa de victòries més llarga de la història de la promoció, A. J. McKee(15-0), pren el sempre emocionant Derek Camps (20-9) al coparticular del vespre.
Bellator: Macfarlane vs.. Jackson - un dels motors d’estrella, destacats de final de curs de la temporada de lluites a DAZN: es reproduiran en directe exclusivament DAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, mentre que l'acció preliminar continuarà Bellator.com, DAZN i a nivell mundial Aplicació mòbil Bellator. Les entrades es posaran a la venda el proper divendres, Octubre. 11 i es pot comprar a través de Bellator.com, així com Ticketmaster.com o el Neal S. Taquilla Blaisdell Arena. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.
Nascut i crescut a Honolulu, l’actual campiona femenina de pes mosca de Bellator, Macfarlane, va fer el seu debut professional a 2015 amb una victòria de KO que es va fer viral i que no ha mirat enrere des de llavors, romanent invicta en la seva carrera. Amb victòries impressionants Valerie Letourneau i Costura Arteaga, Macfarlane va ser el punt central del debut de Bellator a Hawaii l’any passat. Un orgullós graduat de l’escola secundària Punahou de Honolulu a 2009, Macfarlane va assistir més tard a la Universitat Estatal de San Diego, on obtindria el màster en arts i ciències liberals amb un enfocament en temes indígenes, un tema que li apassiona, llançament "La Beca Ilimanator" per a noies indígenes l'any passat. Ara, Ilima-Lei centra la seva atenció en Kate Jackson, qui intentarà fer el paper de spoiler quan entri a la gàbia de Bellator el desembre 21.
Una guanyadora de set dels seus últims vuit combats, Kate Jackson s'ha guanyat el camí cap a un títol contra el campió inaugural de la divisió. Un competidor a la 23a temporada de The Ultimate Fighter, Jackson prové de Lostwithiel, Cornualla, Anglaterra, i més recentment derrotat Lena Ovchynnikova a Londres. Jackson va debutar a Bellator a 2017 amb una primera victòria ronda sobre Colleen Schneider i més tard passaria a dominar Anastasia Yankova a la història Bellator 200 davant la seva multitud de ciutat natal. Afrontant la prova més gran de la seva carrera, Jackson sembla regnar al capdamunt de la divisió de pes mosca quan surti de Hawaii.
Amb un historial professional invicte de 15-0, incloent sis eliminatoris i vuit acabats de primera ronda, no sembla que hi hagi gaire més cosa per demostrar a la comunitat MMA abans que el jove de 24 anys que exerceix talent rebi abans que el seu nom s’esmenti habitualment entre l’elit de la divisió. Lluitant fora de Long Beach, Qualif., "Mercenari" està acabat de començar amb una actuació increïble que el va acabar acabar Georgi Karakhanyan en només vuit segons, uns instants després de veure el seu pare, Antonio McKee, recolliu una victòria per eliminatòria en el que va ser el primer duet pare-fill que va competir amb la mateixa carta als Estats Units. Amb tot 15 de les seves victòries en la seva carrera professional sota la direcció de la promoció dirigida per Scott Coker, el producte Team BodyShop ha deixat clar que té la seva mirada posada Patricio "Pitbull" i el seu cinturó de 145 quilos, mentre continua construint un fort argument com la nova cara de Bellator. Buscant constantment nous rècords per batre, És possible que McKee hagi trobat la combinació perfecta a Campos, ja que els dos lluitadors s’han combinat per obtenir un notable 22 acaba 36 victòries en la seva carrera.
Lluitant fora de Lubbock, Texas, Campos competirà en el primer dels quatre enfrontaments de quarts de final al Gran Premi Mundial de Pes Ploma de Bellator, després d’una decisiva victòria sobre l’excampió del món de pes ploma Daniel Straus a Bellator 226 aquest setembre passat. L’artista eliminatòria de 31 anys està preparat per aprofitar el seu impressionant historial professional 20-9, quan s’enfronta a la superestrella invicta McKee el desembre 21. Sempre a punt per canviar cops, el veterà pesat ha passat gran part del seu temps competint a les divisions lleugeres i peses welter de Bellator durant els darrers sis anys de la seva carrera. Ara, "The Stallion" espera continuar el seu impressionant augment en la classe de 145 lliures, mentre es prepara per anar de peus a peus amb un dels plomes més perilloses del món. Amb un tir d'un milió de dòlars a la línia, Campos confiarà en el seu impertinent estil de lluita i en la seva sòlida formació de lluita lliure si vol avançar en el que molts han considerat un dels enfrontaments més esperats de la segona ronda..
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs.. Jackson Targeta principal:
Batalla pel títol mundial de pes mosca: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)
Batalla de quarts de final del Gran Premi Mundial de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Camps (20-9)
*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.
Per obtenir més informació, si us plau visiti Bellator.com.
Agost 6, 2019 – Devin Haney can take a giant leap towards World title glory when he faces fellow unbeaten star Zaur Abdullaev in a final eliminator for the WBC World Lightweight title on Friday September 13 at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, Nova York, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Haney (22-0 14 KOs) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. La 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, classificat #2 with the WBC, hits Manhattan for his biggest fight yet in association with DHP Promotions and Titov Boxing.
Abdullaev (11-0 7 KOs) is ranked #3 with the WBC having landed the Silver Lightweight strap in just his ninth pro outing in April 2018, and the highly rated and dangerous Russian registered his 11ºpro win and seventh inside the distance in February, stopping Humberto Martinez in Ekaterinburg, and now fights outside his homeland for the first time in his career.
The WBC crown will be in the hands of either Vasiliy Lomachenko or Luke Campbell MBE when the clash at The O2 in London on August 31, with Haney and Abdullaev keenly observing that clash from their training camps become locking horns on September 13.
“It always feels good when I get the official date,” said Haney. “I stay in the gym because I’m a dog and I love to fight. I want the world to see me rise to my competition. The better they are the better I am. I’m fighting an undefeated fighter at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
“New York fans are some of the most loyal fans in sports and I’m looking forward to really putting on a show for them. Abdullaev likes to apply pressure and I expect nothing less on September 13. I’ve seen him fight and he’s a hungry fighter, there’s no doubt he is my toughest opponent to date. This fight is one step away from a World title fight so we both have a lot on the line.
“Abdullaev doesn’t have a big name, but he’s ranked #3 for a reason, and I’m not ducking him or anyone else that stands in my way. I’m blessed to have tremendous support from DAZN and Eddie Hearn. With this partnership I have an opportunity to fight the best in the world. I encourage everyone in NYC to buy their tickets or get the DAZN App and watch my growth into the next superstar in boxing. This fight is going to be lit!”
“I’m delighted that the fight is happening,” said Abdullaev. “I was panicking when I saw some posts from Haney on social media that nobody wants to fight him at 135lbs, and he might have to move up in weight. I kept biting my nails and really wanted to get engaged but been told to stay patient. Allah the gracious has delivered this fight and now its reality.
“I am a bit disappointed that the fight won’t be at Haney’s Las Vegas back yard as it would have been great to dethrone him in front of his home crowed, but New York is a great boxing city. I’m not silly and I do understand that I’m coming as an underdog but on September 13, I’m coming to crash the hype against all odds.”
WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight champion Daniel Roman leads a stacked undercard in a mouth-watering chief-support bout as he takes on lethal WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Romà (27-2-1 10 KOs) unified his WBA crown with the IBF strap of Irishman TJ Doheny in a fight of the year contender at home in Los Angeles in April, a fifth World title win on the bounce a fourth inside 14 months for the 29 anys d'edat.
Roman’s fifth defense of his WBA crown pits him against dangerous Uzbek talent Akhmadaliev (6-0 5 KOs) – the highly decorated amateur has looked fearsome in ending five of his six pro outings to date inside the distance, amb el 25 year old’s last win coming on the same LA bill as Roman’s dust-up with Doheny. Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is brought to you in association with Thompson Boxing and World of Boxing.
“Anyone that knows me understands that I’m a real fighter,” said Roman. “I’ll fight anyone they put in front of me. Akhmadaliev is hungry, però també ho sóc jo. It wasn’t that long ago [2017] when I challenged for the WBA title so we’re not going to give it up. I’m here to fight and defend the WBA belt once more. I have two belts [AMB i la FIB], but I want more. My goal is to get all of them so by no means am I overlooking Akhmadaliev. He has that amateur pedigree, can punch with power and likes to come forward. The second you underestimate someone, that’s when bad things happen. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.
“As a unified champion, I understand that I have a target on my back. That’s why I’ve been in the gym, staying sharp like I always do. There’s no time to relax and look back at what I’ve done because my work isn’t finished.”
“Danny is among the most committed and disciplined World champions out there,” va dir Ken Thompson, president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. “He relishes challenges and at this point in his career, he only wants the toughest and biggest fights. Akhmadaliev is a young and dangerous opponent, but Danny has all the tools to continue his reign as the best talent in the division. We’re confident that he’ll deliver another excellent performance and retain his WBA title for the fifth time.”
“I am very glad that Daniel Roman took this fight,” said Akhmadaliev. “I know that we are both warriors and this will be a real war! No et perdis aquesta lluita!”
“We have been waiting for this fight for some time,” said Vadim Kornilov from World of Boxing. “I believe with the will, character, and power of both of these guys, this fight will be a fight of the year candidate.”
There’s more World title action on the bill as record-breaking seven-weight World champion Amanda Serrano challenges WBO World Featherweight champion Heather Hardy in an all-Brooklyn affair, brought to you by DiBella Entertainment in association with Matchroom Boxing USA.
Serrano (36-1-1 27 KOs) conquered her seventh weight class at the Hulu Theater in title in January when the Puerto Rican destroyed Eva Voraberger inside the opening round to claim the vacant WBO Super-Flyweight title.
Serrano held the WBO Featherweight strap in 2016 before vacating it then her sister Cindy picked it up later that year. Resistent (22-0 4 KOs) was next in line to win the vacant title in October in a rematch against Shelley Vincent in the Hulu Theater. Hardy put boxing on hold to return to MMA in June with an outing at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden but returns to boxing to go head-to-head with her fellow Brooklynite.
“We found out in February that as a super-champion Amanda could call out any champion in any weight division and she would be the next defense — and she chose me. I didn’t get this far in the boxing game to not know how it works, they’re hyping up a big fight between her and Katie Taylor and this is the second of Amanda’s three-fight deal.
“It will be my first time competing as an underdog even as the current world champion but I’m excited as hell. Everyone knows I have the balls for it. I grew up with a tough mamma, trust me – nobody scares me.”
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring and excited to be fighting Heather Hardy,” va dir Serrano. “Heather is 22-0 for a reason, she always finds a way to win. We’ve sparred in the past and I’ve never had an easy day with her.
“So many of the other champions vacated their belts to avoid fighting me but Heather is a true world champion who will not give up her belt.
“We know each other well and I’m honored to fight her for her World title. It’s nothing personal, just business for two girls from Brooklyn in the ring.”
“El Divendres, Setembre 13, seven-division world champion Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano will attempt to wrest the WBO Featherweight title from undefeated champion Heather ‘The Heat’ Hardy in what promises to be an explosive matchup,” va dir Lou DiBella, El president de DiBella Entertainment. “Neither Hardy nor Serrano have ever been in a bad fight, both Brooklynites have passionate fan bases and are tremendous ambassadors for women’s boxing. This is a must-win fight for both boxers and will steal the show.”
The Heavyweight landscape remains a hot one and there’s a great 50-50 clash on the card as Michael Hunter challenges Sergey Kuzmin for the WBA Intercontinental title. Hunter (17-1 12 KOs) holds the International strap with the WBA having KO’d Alexander Ustinov in Monte Carlo in November and defended that with a second round KO of Fabio Maldonado in Maryland in May. La 31 year old is rapidly rising in the rankings and can take a huge leap towards World title action with a win but faces a crunch challenge in the form of Kuzmin (15-0 11 KOs).
The unbeaten Russian puts the strap he won at Wembley Stadium in London in September against David Price and first saw off LaRon Mitchell and then Joey Dawejko in successful Stateside defenses. With Kuzmin ranked #5 and Hunter #8 with the WBA, the victor in New York will be knocking on the door for a title shot, raising the stakes in this pick’em match-up, in association with World of Boxing.
“I’m excited to be fighting Sergey,” said Hunter. “I know that this is not going to be an easy fight, but I am definitely up for the challenge and I want to show people that I am the best in the division.”
“I have worked very hard for this opportunity,” said Kuzmin. “I am here to win this fight and go after the World title. It doesn’t matter to me whether this fight is in the USA or in Russia, I am very confident in my victory. I know my opponent very well, he’s a good boxer, but only one of us is going to be victorious.”
“This is a fight between two top ten prospects, both hold regional titles,” said Vadim Kornilov of World of Boxing. “This fight will hopefully be an eliminator for the World championship mandatory.”
“This is a brilliant show and a big chance for Devin to take NYC by storm,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Abdullaev is a dangerous undefeated fighter but Devin is ready for all comers and wants to win this fight and then go straight into the Lomachenko vs. Campbell winner. It’s crazy to believe he is just 20 anys d'edat – I think it’s fair to say he is the most exciting young fighter in the world right now.
“Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is an absolute war, Danny refused to vacate the belt and like a true champion will face a young fearless, hard hitting mandatory challenger who is taking a giant leap after just six fights.
“The Heavyweight division is red hot and Hunter v Kuzmin maybe one of the match ups of the year – do not blink on this one! We probably could have filled this venue with Serrano vs. Hardy alone, it’s an amazing fight for NYC with the winner set for a defining Katie Taylor fight next. Do not miss this show!”
“We are excited to kick off our busy fall line-up with the return of blue-chip prospect Devin Haney on DAZN,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America. “Matchroom has put together a stacked card for New York fight fans and those watching around the world on DAZN. We are preparing to close out our first year in boxing with a bang and it all starts September 13 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.”
An announcement on ticket prices and on-sale dates will be made later this week.
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About Devin Haney Promotions: Based in California, Devin Haney Promotions (DHP) is a first-class promotional company headed by boxing phenom, Devin “The Dream” Haney. The company was founded in September of 2018. Devin Haney at 19-yrs old became the youngest active fighter/promoter in boxing history. DHP has a commitment to bring fans the most exciting shows with some of the best fighters in the world. Globally, DHP is respected as a premier promoter in boxing.
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
NEW YORK –The line-up for the highly anticipatedBellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie esdevenimenthas been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Juny 14 – only onDAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world championRory MacDonald (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltNeiman Gracie (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names inLyoto Machida (25-8) i Michael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.
The main card ofBellator 222 will stream live exclusively onDAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will also stream onDAZNor globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
The DAZN-streamed main card also featuresDarrion Caldwell (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling aceDillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Més, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound championEduardo Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to handJuan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, mentre Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeatenPatrick Mix (10-0) en el pes gall.
Preliminary action forBellator 222 is also must-see andfeatures many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted byAaron Pic (4-2) versus Adam Borics (12-0) a 145 lliures, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pittingRenaof Rizin (8-2) contra Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxerHeather Hardy (2-1) cares Taylor Turner (3-5) en pes mosca. Familiar faces inMike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) i Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while formerThe Ultimate Fighter partícip Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Per últim, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo MasterValerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomesLarkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
Bellator 222 Targeta principal:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)
Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Michael Sonnen (31-16-1)
175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Dillon Danis (1-0) vs. Max Humphrey(3-2)
Gall de combat: Ricky Bandejas (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)
Pes ploma Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)
Bantamweight World Title Bout: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)
Cartellera:
Pes ploma Bout: Aaron Pic (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)
de les dones de pes mosca Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)
de les dones de pes mosca Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)
Baralla de pes welter: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) vs.Oscar Vera (Pro Debut)
Gall de combat:Mike Kimbel(2-1) vs. Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)
‘COMBATE PERU,’ THE BIGGEST MMA EVENT IN PERU HISTORY, AIRS LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN FROM COLISEO MANUEL BONILLA
ENTRADES A LA VENDA AMB EMPRESA
LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2019 – Combate Americas today announced the completion of a 10-bout fight card, including a new main event, for its much-anticipated debut in South America with the largest-scale Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Peru history, at Coliseo Manuel Bonilla in the capital city of Lima, el divendres, Maig 31.
‘Combate Peru’ airs live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 a.m. ET / PT) and UDN (12 a.m. ET/9p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT).
The flagship show will mark Combate Americas’ entry into a third country and second continent with its aggressively expanding live television event series.
In the new lightweight (155 lliura) esdeveniment principal, previously announced, invicte Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber (6-0) will collide with fellow unbeaten, l'estrella en ascens Gian Franco Cortez(4-0).
The 19-year-old Zellhuber of Mexico City, Mexico was originally slated to faceRolando Bedoya (11-1), but Bedoya has since withdrawn from the commitment.
Fighting out of Lima, the 22-year-old Cortez is coming off a spectacular, primera ronda (1:35) QUI (cops) de Steven Muñoz al març 23.
Cortez made his professional debut on October 7, 2017, scoring a knockout onBenji Ayala només 15 seconds into the first round of action.
Also announced today was a new bantamweight (135 lliura) matchup between undefeatedDavid “The Black Spartan” Martinez (3-0) of Mexico City andWilliam Sanchez (0-0) of Lima.
Sanchez will make his professional debut after a nearly untarnished, 5-1 run as an amateur.
Martinez was originally slated to face 2017 “COPA COMBATE” tournament competitorKevin “El Frio” Moreyra (4-2) of Lima before Moreyra’s camp determined he would no longer be able to make the contracted weight of the bout.
Moreyra will move up to the next weight class, pes ploma (145 lliura), and will square off withBruno “Jacunda” Pereira (10-6-1) of Lima via Macapa, Amapa, Brazil in a ‘Combate Peru’ preliminary card bout.
In other preliminary card action announced today, fellow Lima competitorsYuri Valenzuela (12-6-1) i Vicente Vargas (10-4) will face off at bantamweight, while unbeaten upstartsJose Alberto Ochoa (2-0) of Lima andOmar Torres (2-0) of Arequipa, Peru will battle each other in a flyweight (125 lliura) assumpte.
The previously announced co-main event betweenMarlon “Deriko Siete” Gonzales (14-4-2) Lima andPablo Villaseca (14-5) of Santiago, Chile will be contested at a catchweight of 150 lliura.
COMBATE AMERICAS: COMBATE PERU
LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Gian Franco Cortez
CATCHWEIGHT (150 LBS.) L'esdeveniment co estel·lar: Marlon Gonzales vs. Pablo Villaseca
FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT: Alitzel Mariscal vs. Maria Paola Buzaglo
PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD: Pes gall: Rodrigo Vera vs. Eduardo Torres Pes gall: Renzo Mendez vs. Andres Ayala Pes ploma: Kevin Moreyra vs. Bruno Pereira Pes gall: Yuri Valenzuela vs. Vicente Vargas Catchweight (120 lliura): Jennifer Gonzalez vs. Dana Zighelboim Grau Pes gall: David Martinez vs. William Sanchez Pes mosca: Jose Alberto Ochoa vs. Omar Torres
