‘The Dream’ Meets Unbeaten Dominican Challenger in Los Angeles on Nov 9
LAS VEGAS, NV (Nobyembre 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, Mexico, 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, nga turns 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, siya gigutom, 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.”
“Una ug labaw sa tanan, I would like to thank Matchroom Boxing and Fresh Productions for this opportunity,” Miingon 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.
“Mr. 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 – siya batan-on nga, kulbahinam, 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 ) ug Alexis Espino (4-0 3 KOs).
LAS VEGAS, NV (Oktubre 10, 2019) – Prince Ranch Boxing’sundefeated welterweight contender,Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (12-0-1, 8 KOs), who is by promoted byGolden Boy Promotions, mga nawong Carlos Ortiz (11-4, 11 KOs) of Torreon, Mexico, for the vacant NABF title. The 10-round bout will take place on November 2, 2019, as part of the undercard ofCanelo Alvarez batok Madaniyah Kovalev didto sa MGM Grand Garden Arena sa 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, nga nakahimo sa 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 “Lucky Boy” Kerobyan (12-1, 7 KOs), in Kerobyan’s hometown of Hollywood, California, 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. Dugang pa, 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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SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOSTBELLATOR JAPAN DOMINGGO, DISYEMBRE 29 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
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, ingon nga Fedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) ug Quinton "ob" Jackson(38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, Disyembre 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.
Ang mga tiket alang sa Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage 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,” miingon si 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.”
Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, 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 overGuel Sonnen ug 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, sa paghingalan sa pipila ka mga. Uban sa 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, "Hari 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. Karon, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.
Updated Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage Fight Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs. Quinton "ob" Jackson (38-13)
*Card subject sa kausaban.
Palihug sa pagbisita sa Bellator.com alang sa dugang nga impormasyon.
DUGANG, BELLATOR NI Featherweight KALIBUTAN Grand Prix NAGPADAYON AS undefeated A.J. McKee Nakighimamat DEREK Campos SA UNANG quarterfinals match
Mga tiket sa sale sa sunod Biyernes, Oct. 11
LOS ANGELES - Kay sa ikaduha nga panahon sa ingon nga sa daghan nga mga tuig, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena sa Honolulu, Hawaii host sa homecoming sa Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0), samtang siya nagabutang sa iyang way pildi nga record ug Bellator mga babaye sa flyweight title sa linya batok sa No. 1 contender Kate Jackson (11-3-1) sa main event sa Sabado, Dec. 21, midagayday lamang sa DAZN app.
Dugang pa, Bellator Hawaii naglatid sa unang quarter match sa featherweight World Grand Prix ni Bellator, sa diha nga ang tawo uban sa pinakataas winning streak sa promotional kasaysayan, A.J. McKee(15-0), makakuha sa kanunay-kulbahinam Derek Fields (20-9) sa gabii sa co-headliner.
Bellator: Macfarlane vs. Jackson - usa sa mga star-powered, tuig-katapusan highlights sa away panahon sa DAZN - magaganayan live lamang sa DAZN sa 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com, DAZN ug sa tibuok kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App. Mga tiket moadto sa sale sa sunod Biyernes, Oct. 11 ug mahimo nga mapalit pinaagi sa Bellator.com, ingon man usab sa Ticketmaster.com o sa Neal S. Blaisdell Arena kahon buhatan. Dugang nga mga bouts nga gipahibalo sa mga umaabot nga mga semana.
Natawo ug nagdako sa Honolulu, kasamtangan nga Bellator mga babaye ni flyweight champion Macfarlane ang iyang pro debut sa 2015 uban sa usa ka KO kadaugan nga miadto viral ug wala mitan-aw balik sukad, nahibilin pilde sa iyang career. Uban sa impresibo mga kadaugan sa Valerie Letourneau ug Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane mao ang sentro sa Bellator debut sa Hawaii sa miaging tuig. Usa ka mapahitas-on gradwado sa Honolulu Punahou High School sa 2009, Macfarlane sa ulahi mitambong sa San Diego State University, diin siya moadto sa pag-angkon sa iyang Agalon degree sa liberal arts ug siyensiya sa usa ka focus sa lumad nga mga isyu - sa usa ka hilisgutan nga siya nagpabilin nga mabination mahitungod sa, paglusad "Ang Ilimanator Scholarship" alang sa lumad nga mga babaye sa miaging tuig. Karon Ilima-Lei turns sa iyang focus sa Kate Jackson, nga ang pagtan-aw sa pagdula sa papel sa manlalaglag sa diha nga siya mosulod sa Bellator cage sa Disyembre 21.
Usa ka mananaog sa pito ka sa iyang molungtad walo ka away, Kate Jackson nga nakaangkon sa iyang dalan ngadto sa usa ka title shot batok sa inaugural champion sa division sa. Usa ka kakompetensya sa ika-23 nga panahon sa Ang Ultimate Fighter, Jackson lumad nga taga Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, ug sa labing bag-o lang napildi Lena Ovchynnikova sa London. Jackson nga gihimo sa iyang Bellator debut sa 2017 uban sa usa ka first round-kadaugan ibabaw sa sa Colleen Schneider ug sa ulahi ngadto sa mipatigbabaw sa Anastasia Yankova sa makasaysayanong Bellator 200 sa atubangan sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan panon sa katawhan. Atubang sa kinadak-ang pagsulay sa iyang career, Jackson-aw sa paghari ibabaw sa flyweight division sa diha nga siya dahon Hawaii.
Uban sa usa ka undefeated propesyonal nga rekord sa 15-0, lakip na ang unom ka knockouts ug walo ka unang round finishes, didto wala daw mas labaw pa kay sa mga talento-oozing 24-ka-tuig-ang panuigon sa pagpamatuod sa sa komunidad MMA sa atubangan sa iyang ngalan kanunayng gihisgotan sa taliwala sa mga division sa elite. Nakig-away gikan sa Long Beach, Calif., "Nagdeploy og mga mersenaryong" mao ang lab-as gikan sa usa ka bag-pagtulo performance nga nakakita kaniya mahuman Georgi Karakhanyan sa lamang sa walo ka segundos lang mga gutlo human sa pagtan-aw sa iyang amahan, Antonio McKee, pagkolekta sa usa ka knockout nga kadaugan sa unsa ang una nga amahan-anak nga duha sa makigkompetensiya sa samang card sa US. uban sa tanan 15 sa iyang mga daog sa career pag-abut ubos sa direksyon sa Scott Coker-nga gipangulohan promosyon, ang Team BodyShop produkto nga gihimo kini sa tin-aw nga siya adunay iyang mga talan-awon sa Patricio "Pitbull" ug ang iyang 145-pound bakus, ingon nga siya nagpadayon sa pagtukod sa usa ka lig-on nga argumento ingon nga ang bag-o nga nawong sa Bellator. Kanunay sa pagtan-aw alang sa mga bag-ong rekord nga break, McKee tingali ang nakakaplag sa mga hingpit nga match sa Campos, ingon nga ang mga duha ka mga magmasukihon ang hiniusa nga alang sa usa ka talagsaon nga 22 matapos sa ibabaw sa 36 career mga kadaugan.
Nakig-away gikan sa Lubbock, Texas, Campos nga indig sa una sa upat ka mga quarterfinals matchups sa featherweight World Grand Prix ni Bellator, sa pagsunod sa usa ka kadaogan sa kanhi featherweight world champion Daniel Straus sa Bellator 226 niini nga sa miaging Septiyembre. Ang 31-ka-tuig-ang panuigon knockout artist mao ang andam na sa pagtukod sa iyang impresibo propesyonal nga rekord sa 20-9, sa diha nga siya makakuha sa undefeated superstar McKee sa Disyembre 21. Kanunay andam sa pagbaligya hampak, ang bug-at nga-kamot beteranong migahin sa daghan sa iyang panahon indig ni Bellator lightweight ug welterweight dibisyon sa ibabaw sa milabay nga unom ka tuig sa iyang career. Karon, "Ang Stallion" naglaum sa pagpadayon sa iyang impresibong pagdagsang sa 145-pound nga klase, ingon nga siya nag-andam sa pag-adto toe-sa-tiil uban sa usa sa mga labing delikado nga featherweights sa kalibutan. Uban sa usa ka shot sa usa ka milyon ka dolyares sa linya, Campos ang mosalig sa iyang walay kahadlok nga away estilo ug tingog wrestling background kon siya gusto nga i-asdang sa unsay daghan ang pinned ingon sa usa sa mga labing gipaabot matchups sa ikaduhang round.
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Main Card:
Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)
Featherweight World Grand Prix quarterfinals bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Fields (20-9)
*Card subject sa kausaban.
Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, palihug bisitaha ang Bellator.com.
August 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, New 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. Ang 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, ika- #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 11thpro 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. Sa Roma (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 tuig ang panuigon.
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, uban sa mga 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, apan sa ingon ako. 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 [WBA ug IBF], 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,” said 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! Ayaw mingawon niini nga away!”
“We have been waiting for this fight for some time,” said Vadim Kornilov from World of Boxing. “I believe with the will, kinaiya, 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. Hardy (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,” Miingon 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.”
“Sa Biyernes, September 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,” miingon Lou DiBella, Presidente sa 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. Ang 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 mga tuig sa edad – 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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Mahitungod sa Promosyon ni Devin Haney: Gibase sa California, Mga Promosyon sa Devin Haney (DHP) usa ka una nga klase nga promosyonal nga kompanya nga gipangulohan sa boxing phenom, Devin “Ang damgo” Haney. Ang kompanya gitukod kaniadtong Septyembre sa 2018. Si Devin Haney sa edad nga 19-anyos nahimo nga kamanghuran nga aktibo nga manlalaban / promoter sa kasaysayan sa boksing. Ang DHP adunay pasalig nga madala ang mga fans sa labing kulbahinam nga mga pasundayag kauban ang pipila sa pinakamaayo nga manggugubat sa tibuuk kalibutan. Sa Tibuok Kalibutan, Giila ang DHP isip usa ka una nga promoter sa boksing.
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 eventhas been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Hunyo 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) ug Guel 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 sa 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 sa gabii. EST/3:30 sa gabii. 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). Dugang pa, 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, samtang Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeatenPatrick Mix (10-0) sa bantamweight.
Preliminary action forBellator 222 is also must-see andfeatures many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted byAaron Pico (4-2) batok Adam Borics (12-0) sa 145-libra, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pittingRenaof Rizin (8-2) batok sa 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) mga nawong Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces inMike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) ug Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while formerAng Ultimate Fighter participant Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Sa katapusan, 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 Main Card:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)
‘COMBATE PERU,’ THE BIGGEST MMA EVENT IN PERU HISTORY, AIRS LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN FROM COLISEO MANUEL BONILLA
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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, sa Biyernes, Mayo 31.
‘Combate Peru’ airs live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 am. ET / PT) and UDN (12 am. ET/9p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT).
The flagship show will mark Combate Americas’ entry into a third country and second continent with its aggressively expanding live television event series.
Nagkantidad gikan sa 88 soles, tickets for ‘Combate Peru’ are on sale atCombateAmericas.com/Peru.
In the new lightweight (155 libra) main event, previously announced, undefeated Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber (6-0) will collide with fellow unbeaten, nagtubo nga bitoon sa 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, unang round (1:35) KINSA (kinumo) sa Steven Muñoz sa Marso 23.
Cortez made his professional debut on October 7, 2017, scoring a knockout onBenji Ayala lang 15 seconds into the first round of action.
Also announced today was a new bantamweight (135 libra) 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, featherweight (145 libra), and will square off withBruno “Jacunda” Pereira (10-6-1) of Lima via Macapa, Amapá, Brazil in a ‘Combate Peru’ preliminary card bout.
In other preliminary card action announced today, fellow Lima competitorsYuri Valenzuela (12-6-1) ug 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 libra) kalihokan.
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 libra.
COMBATE AMERICAS: COMBATE PERU
LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Gian Franco Cortez
CATCHWEIGHT (150 Lbs.) CO-MAIN PANGHITABO: Marlon Gonzales vs. Pablo Villaseca
FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT: Alitzel Mariscal vs. Maria Paola Buzaglo
PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD: Bantamweight: Rodrigo Vera vs. Eduardo Torres Bantamweight: Renzo Mendez vs. Andres Ayala Featherweight: Kevin Moreyra vs. Bruno Pereira Bantamweight: Yuri Valenzuela vs. Vicente Vargas Catchweight (120 libra): Jennifer Gonzalez vs. Dana Zighelboim Grau Bantamweight: David Martinez vs. William Sanchez Flyweight: Jose Alberto Ochoa vs. Omar Torres
