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BELLATOR RETURNS TO BUDAPEST FOR A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT PITTING EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST DARRION CALDWELL AT BELLATOR 177 RAU Friday, PLAUB HLI 14

 

WELTERWEIGHT BELLATOR KICKBOXING TITLE ALSO ON THE LINE WHEN ZOLTAN LASZAK DEFENDS BELT AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI AT BELLATOR KICKBOXING 6

BUDAPEST — (Lub ob hlis ntuj 8, 2017) – Bellator is returning to Hungary with a bantamweight world title fight pitting Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) tiv thaiv Darrion "Tus Hma" Caldwell (10-1) serving as the main event of Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell from the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14. The MMA portion of the evening will also feature a featherweight bout between Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) thiab Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor (1-2).

 

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Bellator Kickboxing 6 will be headlined by a welterweight world title rematch featuring Zoltan Laszak (11-2) tiv thaiv Karim Ghajji (97-13-1). Additional bouts for both events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum lub sij hawm Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, pib thaum 11pm ET/10PM CT.

 

Dantas made his presence felt during his last outing, successfully defending his bantamweight championship belt in a five-round victory over Joe Warren. A 10-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Dudu” has recorded victories in 12 ntawm nws lub xeem 14 xaus, including nine under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the flashy 27-year-old is widely known as one of the most dynamic competitors in the division, tallying four knockouts and six submissions over his 23-fight career. A two-time Bellator MMA bantamweight world champion, Dantas will look to defend his title for the second time since winning the belt in a victory over former champion Marcos Galvao, and for the fourth time overall.

 

The 29-year-old Caldwell will be competing for division gold for the first time in his career and is coming off of a crucial victory over Joe Taimanglo ntawm Bellator 167. “The Wolf” was able to avenge his earlier loss to Taimanglo, earning his 10th career victory and seventh under the Bellator MMA banner. Caldwell has collected five wins by way of first round knockout or submission, making him one of the most dangerous compeititors in the 135-pound class. Hailing from Rahway, N.J., the 11-fight veteran has quickly put together an impressive professional resume inside the cage, highlighted by a remarkable first round finish over former multi-division champion Joe Warren, a man whom Caldwell idolized coming into the sport. The Alliance MMA product now has the opportunity of a lifetime, as he prepares for the next chapter of his career and a shot at championship glory.

 

After winning the welterweight kickboxing championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Italy in 2016, Ghajji dropped his belt to world-renowned Hungarian champion Laszak when the pair met during Bellator’s first visit to Budapest last year. Tam sim no, fresh off an impressive win in Florence, Ghajji hopes to reclaim the belt that he feels is his.

 

If you missed their first enthralling encounter, watch it no.

 

Tshiab Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Caldwell Main Card:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Darrion Caldwell (10-1)

Featherweight feature bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Tshiab Bellator Kickboxing 6 Main Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Zoltan Laszak (11-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (97-13-1)

ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, NYOB & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

 

Tag nrho “Bellator 168Weigh-In Photos / Full Bellator 168Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, LTALIS - (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins on Friday morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete tag kis hmo nyob rau ntawm 4 p.m. THIAB/3 p.m. I, Nyob thiab pub dawb rau ntawm ntsia hlau loj.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), uas yuav muab rau Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, John Salter (12-3) raws li Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) nyob rau hauv ib tug Middleweight sib ntau sib tw, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi li (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), thiab Thiab Ruth (1-0)zoo rau nyob twj ywm nyob rau hauv undefeated 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

Teeb Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Teeb Heavyweight Feature sib ntaus: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi li (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Thiab Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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

 

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)

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

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 meetsThe 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)

A NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION IS CROWNED AT “BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST”

RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ ALSO VICTORIOUS

Complete Event Photos Here

Raug Monica, California (Cuaj hlis 23, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing returned to Spike TV on Friday night from Budapest, Hungary and by the conclusion of the evening, the promotion had crowned a new welterweight champion.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm “Bellator Kickboxing: Lub hauv pliaj,” Zoltan Laszak (11-2) defeated the immensely more experienced Karim Ghajji (96-13) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab, taking away the belt that Ghajji had earned following his performance at “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.”

In addition to the welterweight world title bout, the always-exciting Raymond Daniels (12-3) returned to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-4) ntawm Hungary. The man many fans refer to asRD The Goat,” utilized his highlight-reel style of offense to defeat Benedek via unanimous decision in front of his fellow Hungarians, improving to 3-0 under the Bellator Kickboxing banner.

Following her controversial split decision defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2, " Denise Kielholtz (45-3) returned to form against Renata Lantos (5-5), taking home a unanimous decision victory. Following what was arguably the most important fight of Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch kick boxer now sets her sights on a rematch with Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg at the recently announced “Bellator Kickboxing: Florencenyob rau hauv Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj

Rounding out the main card action, the man that defeated Melvin Manhoef nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo, Alexandru Negrea (10-3), improved his record at the expense of Ali El Ameri (42-11-2), taking home the win on all three of the ringside judges’ scorecards.

BELLATOR MMA & KICKBOXING TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TAG-TEAM EVENT AT THE MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON DEC. 10

 

“BELLATOR 167” TO FEATURE ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOEY BELTRAN

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: FLORENCE” WILL SEE DENISE KIELHOLTZ VS. GLORIA PERITORE FOR INAGURAL FEMALE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

(Lto R: Denise Kielholtz, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg, Mustapha Haida, Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi gather at PalazzoVecchio for a press conference to announce Dec. 10 event at Mandela Forum.)

Raug Monica, California (Cuaj hlis 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Lub hauv pliaj," the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza. The Viacom-owned fight company is returning to Italy with another combo-event featuring heart-pounding action from the Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands, both taking place onDec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

“Bellator 167” will boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

Meanwhile, "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise “Miss Dynamite” 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 Female Flyweight World Championship. Tsis tas li ntawd, Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross thiab Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

“International expansion was a major goal for us in 2016, and I feel that we’ve really nailed it thus far,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 neeg, we knew that we wanted to return for a second go-round before the end of the year. With our great partner Carlo DiBlasi and his team at Oktagon, we are looking forward to another epic event on Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 10."

 

Our partnership with Bellator is producing incredible results, so as to double the stages in Italy and start a European course that has seen us protagonists in recent days in Budapest,” said Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi. “I am sure that Florence will respond to the appointment on Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

Not to be confused with current pop sensationAlessia Cara,” Italy’s favorite mixed martial arts superstar Alessio Sakara returns to the Bellator MMA fray fresh off an emphatic finish of Brian Rogers at “Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.Known for his knack for the spectacular, “Legionariuswill be making his second appearance for the Viacom-owned promotion in his home country, a locale he’s undefeated in throughout his career as a professional, a run that began in 2002. A longtime member of the world-renownAmerican Top Team,” there’s no doubt that Sakara comes to the cage looking to finish, ending the proceedings before reaching the judgesscorecards in 14 ntawm nws 18 yeej; a similar record to his opponent on Dec. 10.

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to asThe Mexicutioneralways comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Rampage” Jackson, Kendall Grove, Emanuel Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Tam sim no, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 finishes in 17 yeej raws li ib tug kws. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

The streaking Dutch striker Denise Kielholz had her progress temporarily slowed when she was upset by Peritore at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Ltalis, Peritore has won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Championship. The first meeting between these two ladies was a tightly contested and technical, with both competitors picking their spots wisely over the course of three rounds. The ante has been upped the second go around though, with the news that a freshly minted Bellator Kickboxing belt will be waiting for the victor.

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

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

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST” SET TO AIR ON SPIKE TV THIS FRIDAY, Cuaj hlis ntuj. 23

 

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WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION KARIM GHAJJI, RAYMOND DANIELS, DENISE KIELHOLTZ RETURN TO ACTION

 

Raug Monica, California (Cuaj hlis 19, 2016) – Bellator’s world tour continues this Friday, Cuaj hlis 23 when Bellator Kickboxing brings top-flight action to SPIKE TV all the way from Budapest, Hungary. The event will be headlined by Bellator Kickboxing’s welterweight champion Karim Ghajji (96-12) defending his belt against Zoltan Laszak (10-2).

 

In addition to this welterweight world title bout, the always-exciting Raymond Daniels(11-3) will return to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-3) ntawm Hungary. Following her controversial defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2, " Denise Kielholtz (44-3) will also compete, when she takes on Renata Lantos (5-4).

 

The must-see kickboxing event will also feature the man who upset Melvin Manhoefnyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo, Alexandru Negrea (9-3), uas muaj raws li Ali El Ameri (42-10-2) at a catchweight of 189-pounds.

 

"Bellator kickboxing: Budapest” will air on Spike Friday, Cuaj hlis 23 ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I.

 

Fresh off winning his championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Ltalis, Ghajji will defend the title he won at the expense of Mustapha Haida when he meets world-renowned Hungarian champion Zoltan Laszak in five, three minute rounds.

 

Raymond Daniels is never involved in a boring fight; look no further than his first two Bellator Kickboxing bouts, which have produced highlight-reel stoppages. This go-round, the showman will face the Hungarian Zsolt Benedek at 170-pounds. While Daniels will enter the ring as the favorite, Benedek will have the advantage of the home-town crowd, who he hopes will help propel him towards upsetting the American Superstar.

 

Arguably the most important fight of Denise Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch Kickboxer will face another fighter of Hungarian descent when she meets Renata Lantos in a flyweight encounter. After dropping a decision Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg, Kielholtz has been hell-bent on earning a rematch against the Italian, but will have to get through Lantos first.

 

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest” Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (96-12) vs. Zoltan Laszak (10-2)

Welterweight Co-Main Prement: Raymond Daniels (11-3) vs. Zsolt Benedek (15-3)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-3) vs. Renata Lantos (5-4)

189 lb. Catchweight Feature Bout: Alexandru Negrea (9-3) vs. Ali El Ameri (42-10-2)

'Rampage’ Muaj hmo ntuj-'bellator: Dynamite 2 'cov kiv cua nrog MMA & Kickboxing kev txiav txim ntawm ntsia hlau loj

 

TIAV TXAUS NTAU DUAB LOS NTAWM NWS

ST. LOUIS -(Lub rau hli ntuj 24, 2016) - nyob rau hauv ib tug heev sib tw hnyav loj tej yam kev tshwm sim ntawm“Bellator: Dynamite 2,” "Rampage" Jackson (37-11) edged tawm Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) nrog kev txiav txim siab sib cais (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) on Friday tsaus ntuj hauv Scottrade Center thaum ib qho kev tshwm sim uas muaj sia nyob thiab pub dawb rau qhov ntsia hlau loj.

Nrog lub yeej, "Rampage" txuas nws txoj kev yeej tam sim no streak mus rau tsib, ua pov thawj ib zaug ntxiv yog vim li cas nws yog ib qho ntawm cov neeg ncaws pob uas txaus ntshai tshaj plaws ntawm Bellator MMA tus nqi. Jackson kuj txhim kho nws lub cim ntsuas mus rau ib qho tsis paub 4-0, nrog ntau qhov yeej los ntawm thawj zaug puag ncig knockout.

Tom qab kev sib ntaus, “Rampage” ua rau nws qhia meej rau kev rov qab mus ua yeeb yam sai, es tsis tom qab. “Kuv yuav mus tsev rau lub nroog txiv kab ntxwv, Siv sijhawm so me ntsis, Tom qab ntawd rov qab los loj dua thiab zoo dua puas tau,” Rampage tau hais.

Michael Chandler thov Bellator MMA Kev Siv Lub Hnav MMA nrog tawg knockout yeej patricy 'pitbull'

Missouri tus kheej "Hlau" Michael Chandler (15-3) muab nws cov kiv cua hauv lub tebchaws raws nraim lawv tuaj rau, Rov ua dua lub teeb ci ntsa iab rau kev sib tw nrog kev sib tw ua ntej-puag ncig knockout punch. Lub 155-phaus Kingpin tiav lawm Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) cia li 2:14 mus rau yav tsaus ntuj co-lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, muab rau nws rau tag nrho cov khoom siv thaum nws ua haujlwm xya xyoo. Qhov poob yog lub yim ntawm "Pitbull's" cov haujlwm tsis zoo thiab ua rau nws muaj kev sib cav sib ceg. Tom qab lub yeej, Chandler daig ib lub nraub qaum nyob rau hauv nruab nrab ntawm lub tawb ua st. Louis Cardinal cov dab neeg Ozzie Smith ntsia rau, emulating lub npe nrov ua kev zoo siab Smith tau ua nto moo thaum nws MLB txoj haujlwm.

Kevin Ross tau txais kev txiav txim siab tsis muaj kev txiav txim siab dhau Justin Houghton

Nyob rau hauv featherweight kickboxing bout, Kevin Ross (32-9) saib xyuas kev lag luam nrog kev txiav txim siab tsis txaus ntseeg (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) tshaj Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed "tus ntsuj plig tus neeg tua neeg,"Ross tau tsaws 86% ntawm nws cov kev txhaj tshuaj hla kev sib ntaus, kom huv dominating houghtton thiab tacking rau lwm yeej rau ib tug twb tau keeb kwm 11-xyoo ua haujlwm. Ross tam sim no tseem tshuav tsis tau undefeated hauv bellator kickboxing Banner, lub tsev raws li nws yeej ntawm “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino.”

MacFarlane qhia txog kev ua si hauv av hauv av thiab cov kev xa mus rau kev xa tawm yeej dhau Ruth

Hauv kev sib ntaus sib tua thib ob ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, Tsib-lei MacFarlane (4-0) muaj peev xwm txuas ntxiv nws sai sai rau sab saum toj ntawm cov poj niam ya tawm thiab tseem undefeated nrog ib tug zoo kawg nkaus tom qab-shake xa mus Rebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane cov kev ua si hauv av zoo tshaj plaws thiab Jiu-Jitsu kev txawj yog nyob rau ntawm no, yuam cov qub tub rog ruth kom coj mus rhaub tawm peb feeb mus rau hauv ob puag ncig. Rau ruth, Qhov ploj tsuas yog thib ob ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab thawj zaug txij li 2014. Txoj kev yeej yog "tus Ilimanator" thib peb txij thaum tuaj koom nrog kev nce qib thiab yog nws thawj qhov kev sib tw ntawm lub nraub qaum.

Gloria Perionore yuav siv cov kev txiav txim siab sib cais los ntawm kev ua kom Kielholtz

 

Hauv kev qhib BhickBoxing bout ntawm "Bellator: Dynamite 2, " Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (11-1-1) muaj peev xwm tua tau Denise Kielholtz (44-3), Noj Hauv Tsev Sib Tw Txiav Txim Siab. Nws yog ib qho kev sib ntaus sib tua txawm txij thaum pib ua tiav, Tab sis thaum kawg nws yog cov kws txiav txim plaub 'scorecards uas nyeem 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 Nyob rau hauv dej siab ntawm tus Italian. Qhov ploj tsuas yog peb ntawm Kielholtz txoj haujlwm thiab sab laug Dutch powerhouse tag kev hais tsis muaj lus hauv nruab nrab ntawm lub nplhaib. Rau lub hnub nyoog 27-xyoo-laus, tus yeej muab nws 11 txij li ua nws tus tswv ntoj sebut tsuas yog ob xyoos dhau los.

Matt Matt mitrione ignites tag nrho lub tsev nyob rau hauv qhib bout ntawm "bellator: Dynamite 2 "

Matt Mitrione (10-5) tau nqus tau qhov tawg thaum ntxov los ntawm Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) cia li 20 vib nas this mus rau hauv round ib thiab teb nrog lub eeb ntawm brilliance 3:22 rau hauv kev qhib ncej. Cov tuaj-los ntawm-tom qab knockout yeej yog cuaj ntawm ntawd ntau yam thiab kaum ntawm Mitrione txoj haujlwm. "Meathead" ua pov thawj nws lub peev xwm mus rau sab nraud tsis tau lwm tus nrog sib ntaus hauv dab tsi yuav muaj ib tus ntawm Bellator MMA tshaj plaws ntawm txhua lub sijhawm. Tam sim no, Mitrione teeb tsa nws cov sights ntawm rov qab mus rau lub tawb kom sai li sai tau, nrog lub hom phiaj ntawm yeej Bellator kub ntawm nws lub siab.

Preliminary Card tau:

Guilhate "Bomba" Vasconcelos (8-3) yeej Jordan Dowdy (3-2) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 4:59 ntawm puag ncig ib

Justin Lawrence (9-3) yeej Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) ntawm knockout ntawm 2:11 ntawm round ob

Hais txog Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA yog ib tug uas Mixed Martial Arts lub koom haum featuring ntau ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws neeg tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no. Nyob rau hauv cov kev coj ntawm qub tub rog sib ntaus pab txhawb Scott Coker, Bellator yog muaj rau ze li ntawm 400 lab tsev thoob ntiaj teb nyob rau hauv dhau 120 lub teb chaws. Nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States, Bellator yuav pom nyob rau hauv ntsia hlau loj, lub MMA TV thawj coj. Bellator MMA yog dub ntawm ib tug thawj pab neeg uas muaj xws li kev lag luam sab saum toj cov tub txawg nyob rau hauv TV lawm, nyob kev tshwm sim orchestration, fighter txoj kev loj hlob / kev sib raug zoo, venue ceev, sponsorship creation / kev loj hlob, thoob ntiaj teb daim ntawv tso cai, marketing, advertising, tshaj tawm thiab commission kev sib raug zoo. Bellator yog raws li nyob rau hauv Santa Monica, California thiab uas los ntawm kev lom zem loj heev Viacom, lub tsev mus rau lub ntiaj teb premier lom zem hom uas txuas nrog audiences los ntawm yuam cov ntsiab lus nyob rau hauv TV, tsab ntawv tsa suab duab, hauv internet thiab mobile platforms.

 

Hais txog ntsia hlau loj:

Ntsia hlau loj yog muaj nyob rau hauv 98.7 lab tsev thiab yog ib tug faib ntawm Viacom Media tes hauj lwm. Ib tug unit ntawm Viacom (Nasdaq: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media tes hauj lwm yog ib tug ntawm lub ntiaj teb uas creators ntawm programming thiab cov ntsiab lus nyob rau tag nrho tawm platforms. Ntsia hlau loj lub Internet chaw nyob yog www.spike.com thiab mus txog-rau-tus-feeb thiab archival xovxwm ntaub ntawv thiab duab, mus saib cov ntsia hlau loj tus xovxwm site ntawm http://www.spike.com/press. Raws li peb ntawm Twitterspiketvpr rau qhov tseeb nyob rau hauv tawg xov xwm tshiab, qab-lub-scenes cov ntaub ntawv thiab cov duab.

Hais txog Scottrade Center:

Scottrade Center yog ib tug kawm, 12-zaj dabneeg iav thiab qhob qauv nyob rau hauv lub plawv ntawm plawv nroog St. Louis. Lub tsev ntawm lub St. Louis nyuaj siab vim Hockey Club, Scottrade Center tseem ntseg ib daim ntawv qhia txog ntau yam ntawm arena programming, nrog rau concerts, ice qhia, tsev neeg qhia thiab lwm yam kev ntaus pob ncaws pob cov txheej xwm. Scottrade Center yog li qhia siv kuj ranked los ntawm Pollstar Magazine raws li ib tug ntawm cov saum toj kawg nkaus grossing arenas nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws.

HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL RAYMOND DANIELS TAKES ON STEFANO BRUNO AT ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS’ ON JUNE 24 – LIVE & FREE ON SPIKE AT 11/10C

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IN ADDITION: KERI MELENDEZ-SARAH HOWELL SHOWDOWN COMPLETES DYNAMIC BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 14, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised "Bellator kickboxing: St. Louis" event on June 24 at Scottrade Center is now complete, with the addition of two fights featuring Bellator Kickboxers Raymond Daniels (11-3) thiab Keri Melendez (3-1), uas yuav muab rau Stefano bruno (23-2-1) thiab Sarah howell (debut) feem.

 

The fights join a main event that features a middleweight rematch between Joe Schilling (27-8) thiab Hisaki Kato (6-2), who initially competed against one another in a mixed martial arts contest that saw Kato get the better of the kickboxing ace with a “Knockout of the Year” winning superman punch.

 

"Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” will air immediately following the highly anticipated “Bellator: Dynamite 2” event LIVE and FREE on Spike at 11 p.m. THIAB/10 p.m. I. Tickets for the double feature event start at just $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the at Scottrade Center Box Office.

 

A native of California, Daniels is one of the most widely known kickboxers in America, having made a splash as both and amateur and professional. “The Real Deal” went 17-0 raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, nrog cuaj knockouts, finishing all 17 bouts in the first round. Daniels made his professional debut in 2007, winning each of his first four fights, three of which ended in knockouts for the 36-year-old welterweight. Daniels was also a competitor at Bellator’s inaugural "Bellator kickboxing: Torino " event in Italy this year, earning his first career victory with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The win was the eighth of his professional career and it came spectacularly 30 vib nas this mus rau hauv thawj puag ncig, giving him five first-round knockouts in total.

 

With a stellar record of 23-2-1, Italian kickboxer Stefano Bruno will have his hands full when he steps into the ring with Daniels on the 24th of June. One half of what many kickboxing pundits considered the fight of the year in 2015 against Hosam Radwan, Bruno has competed all around the globe and has truly made a name for himself in the welterweight division.

 

Tus poj huab tais ntawm cov khoom ua haujlwm SKRAP hauv Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance with Bellator during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1, " recording a unanimous decision victory over Hadley Griffith in front of her home town faithful. Melendez Tallied a 4-1 Amateur Mark ua ntej coj nws cov txuj ci mus rau kev tshaj lij, qhov chaw uas nws tam sim no tuav ib tug 3-1 kickboxing cov ntaub ntawv. The 32-year-old flyweight will look to build off her impressive debut last year, when she takes on Sarah Howell in the kickboxing portion of Bellator’s “Dynamite 2” rau Lub rau hli ntuj 24 ntawm Scottrade Center hauv St. Louis.

 

Making your professional debut in anything is an arduous task, but making your debut against Melendez will be tougher than usual for Howell, who comes into the fight with no pro experience. Hailing from Washington – which coincidentally was the homestate of Melendez’s last opponentthe proud mother has been documenting her road to “Dynamite 2” through her blog, which can be found no.

 

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” Fight Card:

Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Joe Schilling (27-8) vs. Hisaki Kato (6-2)

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight feature bout: Raymond Daniels (11-3) vs. Stefano bruno (23-2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri Melendez (3-1) vs. Sarah howell (Debut)

Denise Kielholtz-Gloria peritore teem caij los ua kom lub ntsej muag hauv cov kev sib tw ya ntawm 'Bellator: Dynamite 2 '

Ncaws tawm cov tub rog Kev Tawm Tsam

Raug Monica, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 10, 2016) - Lub xov tooj ntsia hlau loj hauv TV ntawm "Bellator: Dynamite 2" Lub rau hli ntuj 24 ntawm Scottrade Center hauv St. Louis yog tam sim no ua tiav, Nrog rau kev sib ntxiv ntawm cov poj niam yoov nyhiab boxboxing bout pitting pitting denise Kielholtz (44-2) tiv thaiv Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg(10-1-1) thiab ib tug featherweight feature sib ntaus ntawm Kevin Ross (31-9) thiab Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

Cov kev sib ntaus koom nrog ib qho kev tshwm sim tseem ceeb uas muaj kev sib tsoo hnyav sib tsoo ntawm "Rampage" Jackson(36-11) thiab Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), Thaum lub teeb yuag yuag sib ntaus sib tua Michael Chandler(14-3) tiv thaiv Patricy "Pitbull" (16-7) yuav ua haujlwm rau yav tsaus ntuj kev sib tw. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Yav dhau los NFL Player Matt Mitrione (9-5) thiab Carl "Demater" Seumantafa (10-6) yuav ua lag luam rau hauv lawv cov kev ua yeeb yam hnyav, Thaum lub sijhawm yoov ya tawm ntawm undefeated Ilima MacFarlane (3-0) thiab Rebecca Ruth (6-1) Wrapraps nce lub ncauj qhov ncauj.

 

Qhov kev tshwm sim airs nyob thiab dawb rau cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App. Qhov rooj rau "Bellator: Dynamite 2 "qhib ntawm 5:00 PM CT, nrog thawj ntws tawm tsam kev sib ntaus 5:30 PM CT.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim pib thaum nyuam qhuav $30 thiab nyob ntawm kev muag khoom tam sim no ntawm cov ticketmaster.com thiab Ford Box Office ntawm Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing los ntawm Amsterdam, Dutch Flyweight Kieholtz yuav ua nws lub ntsej muag thib ob hauv qab Bellboxing tom qab tau txais kev tshwm sim hauv nws cov kev tshaj tawm kev tshwm sim hauv Torino, Ltalis ua ntej xyoo no. Nrog nyob 40 Kev Sib Tw Ua Haujlwm (ib qho mma bout) Hauv qab nws txoj siv sia, Lub 27-xyoo-laus Kielholtz yuav tau tshawb rau nws txoj kev paub txog 45th kev txawj ntse thaum nws npaj mus Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg rau Lub rau hli ntuj 24 nyob rau hauv St. Louis. Kielholtz tam sim no coj nws mloog mus rau "Bellator: Dynamite 2, " Qhov twg ob qho tib si sib xyaw ua yeeb yam tawb thiab ncaws pob ncaws pob yuav raug nthuav dav ib yam li cov av hauv av "Dynamite". Yog tias koj xav tias koj tuaj yeem siv "5 rounds" nrog nws, nias no.

 

Lub 27-xyoo-laus peritore muaj tag nrho ntawm 12 Kev sib ntaus ua haujlwm dhau nws ob-xyoo kev ua haujlwm, khwv tau nyiaj tag nrho hauv txhua tus, suav nrog lub thib peb puag ncig knockout ntawm Lis mingrui Hauv nws bellator ncaws tawm kev ua yeeb yaj kiab pib xyoo no. Ib txwm ntawm Sicily, Ltalis, Peritore muaj lub sijhawm tshwj xeeb los tawm tsam pem hauv ntej ntawm nws lub hometown kiv cua thaum Bigator txeeb tau Torino, Ltalis nyob rau lub Plaub Hlis 2016. Raws li ib tug tsav dav hlau tsav dav hlau, Nws muab a 9-3 Cov ntaub ntawv thiab yeej cov npe xws li Iska & WTka Amateur World Box Goldboxing Cov Ncaws Pob Sib Tw thiab Txoj Kev Lom Zem Amateur World K-1 tus yeej.

 

Ntawm 35 xyoo, Ross tau muab tso ua ke ib qho kev ua haujlwm zoo nkauj thiab Muay Thai Kev Kawm, tseem ceeb los ntawm accruing qee qhov kev sib tw tshaj plaws-tom qab kev sib tw hauv qhov kev ua si. Thaum nws 53-sib ntaus ua haujlwm, Nws tau sau WBC Muay-Thaib Tebchaws Asmeskas Welterweight lub npe, Lub WBC Muay-Thaib International Super-Muameweight Lub cim thiab tsov ntxhuav ntaus super sib tw sib tw. Nkawd paub kuj yog "tus ntsuj plig,"Ross ua haujlwm ntawm kev hloov mus rau hauv kev ua si nawv ntawm MMA thiab feem ntau nyuam qhuav ua nws txoj kev tshaj tawm ntawm lub inaugural "Bellator 152"Khawm ncaws pob hauv Torino, Ltalis qhov chaw nws swb Matteo Taccini ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab.

 

Tus nkaum, Leej twg lawg los ntawm Michigan, tau sib tw yav dhau los rau bellator, Tab sis ntawm kev sib xyaw sib xyaw ua ke. "J-Ho" feem ntau tsis ntev los no laced li kickboxing hnab looj tes tiv thaiv alfredo corona, Ntawm ib cheeb tsam kev tshwm sim hauv Denver, swb nws tus nrog sib ntaus ntawm cov kev txiav txim siab tsis txaus ntseeg. Tam sim no, Lub Chaw Haujlwm Grudge Clocks Standout teeb tsa nws cov sights ntawm ross, Arguabably ib qho ntawm cov neeg ncaws pob tau zoo tshaj plaws hauv keeb kwm Asmeskas.

 

Sau kom tiav "Bellator: Dynamite 2 "Ntaus Card:

Bellator MMA Hnyav Loj Loj: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Kev hnyav ntiaj teb cov ntaub qhwv: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Hnyav Hnyav Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight feature bout: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-2) vs. Hwjchim ci ntsa iab rau cov neeg (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA Featherweight preliminary bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminary bout: Guilhate "Bomba" Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminary bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight preliminary bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs justin robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminary bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs chris heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-Phaus ua ntej kev sib tw: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs katy collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminary bout: Brad jones (5-4) vs tyler tlaussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Nruab Nrab Ntshai Sib Tw: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Hnyav hau kev sib tw ua ntej: Lee hlawv (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminary bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike yuav (7-4)

Bellator MMA Featherweight preliminary bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawbleight Preliminary thawj zaug: Nikki smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Kickboxing Kev Sib Tw Ua Ntej: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl cobb (2-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Kev Sib Tw Ua Ntej: Tara walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)