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GLORY KICKBOXING ADDS SECOND WORLD TITLE FIGHT TO ‘BELLATOR MMA: DYNAMITE 1,’ PITTING FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION GABRIEL VARGA AGAINST SERHIY ADAMCHUCK

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MONICA RAUG, Calif. (Lub yim hli ntuj 7, 2015) – A third championship fight will take place on the already stacked “Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1” daim ntawv, this time in Glory kickboxing’s featherweight division. Canadian World Champion Gabriel Varga (26-2, 8 KO) will defend his title against Ukrainian challenger Serhiy Adamchuck (29-5, 14 KO).

 

The featherweight title fight joins a landmark event in combat sports that will see both a Bellator cage and a Glory kickboxing ring on one arena floor at the same time — something that has never been done before. It all goes down September 19 from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., featuring Tito Ortiz (18-11) challenging Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Liam McGeary (10-0) in the main event.

 

Additionally, the previously announced fight card features a bout between Zack Mwekassa (13-2, 12 KO) thiab Saulo Cavalari (31-2, 19 KO) for the vacant Glory Light Heavyweight Championship as well as Bellator MMA’s four-man, one-night light heavyweight tournament to determine a No. 1 contender in the division that includes the promotional debut of Phil Davis (13-3), as well as Emanuel Newton(25-8-1), Linton Vassell (15-4-1) and the return of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal(15-4, 1 NC).

 

“Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1” airs live and free on Spike at 9/8c. Tickets for the historic event start at just $30 and are on sale now at the SAP Center box office and are also available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, as well as Bellator.com.

 

Varga most recently defeated top-ranked featherweight Mosab “The Jaguar” Amrani in a “Fight of the Year” contender at Glory 20 rau Tim 3 to capture the vacant title. While Adamchuk earned his upcoming title shot following an impressive debut at Glory 22 rau Rau hli ntuj 5, coming in on 24 hours notice to beat lightweight contender Marat Grigorian in one of the biggest upsets of 2015 thus far.

 

“Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1” – Hnub vas xaum, September 19 – SAP Center, San Jose, Calif.

Bellator Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Tito Ortiz (18-11) vs. © Liam McGeary (10-0)

Glory Vacant Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Saulo Cavalari (31-2) vs. Zack Mwekassa (13-2)

Glory Featherweight Title Fight: © Gabriel Varga (26-2) vs. Serhiy Adamchuck (29-5)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Competitors (first round pairings TBD):Phil Davis (13-3), Emanuel Newton (25-8-1), Linton Vassell (15-4-1), Muhammed Lawal (15-4, 1 NC)

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Fight Network Presents Live UFC Fight Night Nashville Pre-Show & Prelims

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
 

 

TORONTO (Aug. 7, 2015) — Tua Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, will air extensive live programming for UFC tua hmo ntuj™: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux hnub Saturday no, Lub yim hli ntuj 8 from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

 

Fight Network will air the live prelims exclusively in Canada from 8 p.m. mus 10 p.m. LI. The main card will be televised on TSN2.

 

In the featured prelim, The Ultimate Fighter season 17 finalist Uriah Hall (11-5) collides with unbeaten newcomer Oluwale Bamgbose (5-0) in middleweight action. Other prelims include a middleweight clash between Chris Camozzi (21-10) and England’s ntuag “Kong” Watson (17-8), a flyweight tilt pitting Dustin Ortiz (14-4) against Willie Gates (12-5), plus a bantamweight bout between Frankie Saenz (10-2) and Swedish export Sirwan Kakai (13-2).

 

Live pre-fight coverage will lead into the prelims Rau hnub Saturday with Fight Network’s UFC® Pre-Show Live tom 7 p.m. LI, featuring previews, predictions and analysis.

 

But first, Fight Network will present a live broadcast of RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie on Friday, Lub yim hli ntuj 7 tom 10 p.m. LI, highlighted by the crowning of a new RFA middleweight champion when the promotion makes its first trip to St. Louis, headlined by RFA fan favorite Andrew Sanchez against Wisconsin native John Poppie.

 

In addition to all the live pre and post-fight coverage, Fight Network is the destination for UFC library content, specials and series, including UFC Unleashed, UFC Now, UFC Ultimate Insider and classic UFC PPV events. All airings are listed at tv.fightnetwork.com.

 

The full card for UFC tua hmo ntuj™: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux includes:

 

Main Card (Live on TSN2, 10 p.m. LI):
-Glover Teixeira (22-4) vs. Ovince Saint Preux (18-6)
-Michael Johnson (17-8) vs. Beneil Dariush (11-1)
-Derek Brunson (13-3) vs. Sam Alvey (25-6, 1NC)
-Jared Rosholt (12-2) vs. Timothy Johnson (9-1)
-Sara McMann (8-2) vs. Amanda Nunes (10-4)
-Ray Borg (8-1) vs. Geane Herrera (8-0)

 

Preliminary Card (Live on Fight Network, 8 p.m. LI):
-Uriah Hall (11-5) vs. Oluwale Bamgbose (5-0)
-Chris Camozzi (21-10) vs. Tom Watson (17-8)
-Dustin Ortiz (14-4) vs. Willie Gates (12-5)
-Frankie Saenz (10-2) vs. Sirwan Kakai (13-2)

Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. LI):
-Chris Dempsey (11-2) vs. Jonathan Wilson (6-0)
-Marlon Vera (6-2-1) vs. Roman Salazar (9-3, 1NC)
-Anthony Christodoulou (12-5) vs. Scott Holtzman (7-0)

 

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.
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Fight Network Presents RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie, LIVE this Friday, Aug. 7 tom 10 p.m. LI

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TORONTO (Aug. 6, 2015)– Tua Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a live broadcast of RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie qhov noHnub vas Xuv, Lub yim hli ntuj 7 tom 10 p.m. LI, highlighted by the crowning of a new RFA middleweight champion when the promotion makes its first trip to St. Louis.

 

Fight Network’s live broadcast of RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie will air nationwide in Canada and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The domestic U.S. broadcast airs on AXS TV.

Nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim loj, two hungry middleweight prospects vie for championship gold as RFA fan favorite Andrew Sanchez looks to defend his home turf against Wisconsin native John Poppie.

 

“I’m excited to be bringing the RFA to the great city of St. Louis,” said RFA president Ed Soares. “Andrew Sanchez and John Poppie will be fighting for the vacant RFA middleweight title in a headliner that will cap a great night of fights at The Chase Park Plaza.”

 

Sanchez (6-2) is a lifelong native of the Greater St. Louis Metro Area. His reputation in the area grew in college, when he became a star wrestler at McKendree University. While wrestling for the Bearcats, Sanchez became one of the most decorated grapplers in school history. He is a two-time NAIA national champion, four-time NAIA All-American, thiab 2011 NAIA Wrestler of the Year.

 

Poppie (6-1) is looking to crash Sanchez’s long-awaited homecoming party in his first nationally televised title fight. The former light-heavyweight was a cast member on the nineteenth season of the UFC’s hit reality show The Ultimate Fighter, but learned from that experience that he is better suited competing at 185-pounds. The lone loss on Poppie’s record also came against one of his current training partners Eric Schafer, who had already competed nine-times in the UFC before they fought. Poppie was also a collegiate wrestler at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and feels his skill set and experience has him ready for this fight.

 

The co-main event of RFA 28 will feature two of MMA’s top flyweight prospects, when Wyoming’s Matt Manzanares (7-5) returns to the RFA octagon to battle St. Louis native Ken “The Sensation” Porter (8-2).

 

RFA 28 also features the debut of undefeated Landon Vannata (6-0), who faces one of Missouri’s top featherweight propsects in Nick LoBosco (8-1), plus Curtis “Razor” Blaydes (4-0) makes his highly anticipated RFA debut against dangerous vet Justin “The Grizzly Bear” Frazier (7-2)

 

Rounding out the exciting card, undefeated Brazilian lightweight Thiago Henrique Moises (5-0) tangles with Missouri’s own Javon Wright (6-3), while undefeated lightweight Jake “The North County Nightmare” Roberts (4-0) faces once-beaten Kansas native Chuka “The Lion King” Willis(4-1).

 

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.
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M 1 sib tw 60: Battle in Orel, OFFICIAL RESULTS

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Nemkov decisions Perak
Viktor Nemkov has position on top of Maro Perak

 

Photo gallery below

 

OREL, Zog ntawm Guj kuj (Lub yim hli ntuj 5, 2015) – Former M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Viktor Nemkovpositioned himself for a rematch with the fighter who took his title belt last year, Stephan Puetz, by winning a three-round decision in tonight’s M 1 sib tw 60: Battle in Orel main event against Maro “Mean Machine” Perak at Grimm Arena in Orel, Zog ntawm Guj kuj.

 

Nemkov (22-5-0, 4 KO/TKO, 10 SUB), fighting out of Russia, was the 2011 World Combat Sambo champion. He lost his first M-1 Challenge light heavyweight title fight in 2011 by third-round submission (Gogoplata neck crank)) mus Vinny Magalhaes tom M 1 sib tw 25. Nemkov rebounded in 2013 tom M 1 sib tw 43, defeating Vasily Baboch by way of a second-round submission (arm lock) for the vacant M-1 Challenge light heavyweight championship.

 

In his first title defense (Lub peb hlis ntuj 14, 2014), Nemkov lost a five-round split decision to Puetz in a major upset. Since losing to Puetz, Nemkov had fought only once going into tonight’s fight due to a series of injuries that kept him sidelined the past 1 ½ years.

Perak (23-6-1, 12 KO/TKO, 7 SUB), fighting out of Croatia, made his light heavyweight debut versus Nemkov having dropped down one weight class, after campaigning strictly as a heavyweight during his professional career.

 

Nyob hauv tus nqi feature, Russian light heavyweight Maksim Futin (5-2-0, 4 KO/TKO, 1 SUB) locked on a rear naked choke on Poland’s Marcin Zontek (14-9-0, 6 KO/TKO, 5 SUB) for a first-round victory by submission.

 

Also fighting on the main card, Russian featherweight Zalimbek Omarov (5-1-1, 1 KO/TKO, 2 SUB) won a three-round decision over Brazilian Marcelo Costa (11-3-1, 3 KO/TKO, 5 SUB), Russian bantamweight Evgeni Lazukov (8-2-0, 2 KO/TKO, 1 SUB) won when the corner of Algerian Elias Boudegzdame (9-4-0, 1 KO/TKO, 8 SUB) stopped the bout midway through the second round, thiabAlexey “Ataman” Makhno (10-3-0, 4 KO/TKO, 1 SUB) won a majority three-round decision fromZulfikar Usmanov (7-5-1, 1 KO/TKO, 4 SUB) in a fight between a pair of Russian lightweights.

All fight fights on the preliminary card ended in the opening round. Russian welterweight Denis Genyuk(7-4-0) defeated Croatian Josip “Arti” Artukovic (11-5-0), Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (5-2-0) stopped Italian Valeriu Mircea (4-2-0) and Azerbaijan middleweight Telekh Nadzhaafadze (4-1-0) beat Russian Ivan Zakabunya (1-1-0), all in first-round knockouts via punches.

 

Also fighting on the preliminary card, Spanish lightweight Javier Fuentas (7-2-0) used a rear naked choke to force Russian Alexander Sankov (2-2-0) into a submission, while Russian bantamweightAlexander Kolesnik‘s shoulder hold forced Americana shoulder hold forced Ukrainian Dmitry Shvetc(2-2-0) to tap out.

 

Complete results below:

MAIN CARD

(all winners listed first)

SIB HEAVYWEIGHTS

Viktor Nemkov (22-5-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WDEC3

Maro Perak (23-6-1), Croatia

Maksim Futin (5-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WSUB1 (Rear Naked Choke – 3:07)

Marcin Zontek (14-9-0), Poland

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Zulfikar Usmanov (8-4-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WDEC3

Alexey Makhno (9-4-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Zalimbek Omarov (5-1-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WDEC3

Marcelo Costa (11-3-1), Brazil

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Evgeni Lazukov (8-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WKO/TKO2 (Corner Stoppage – 3:19)

Elias Boudegzdame (9-4-0), Algeria

PRELIMINARY CARD

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Telekh Nadzhafadze (4-1-0), Azerbaijan

WKO/TKO1 (Punches – 2:28)

Ivan Zakabunya (1-1-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WELTERWEIGHTS

Denis Genyuk (7-4-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WKO1 (Punches – 1:01)

Josip Artukovic (11-5-0), Croatia

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Raul Tutarauli (5-2-0), Georgia

WKO/TKO1 (Punches – 3:18)

Valeriu Mircea (4-2-0), Italy

Javier Fuentas (7-2-0), Spain

Wsub1 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:06)

Alexander Sankov (2-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Alexander Kolesnik (2-0-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

WDUB1 (Shoulder – 2:04)

Dmitry Shvetc (2-2-0), Ukraine
Maro Perak (orange trunks) & Viktor Nemkov

 
Nemkov (black trunks) blocks Perak’s kick

 
Nemkov kicks Perak

 
Maksim Futin over Marcin Zontek
Marcelo Costa & Zalimbek Omarov

 
Evgeni Lazukov knees Elias Boudegzdame

Alexey Makhno on top of Zulfikar Usmanov

Medieval Knight Fight: Dmitry Kovrizhkin vs. Roman Zuev

(L-R) Dmitry Shvetc & Alexander Kolenik
Javier Fuentes (on top) & Alexander Sanko
Josip Artukovic & Denis Genyuk
Raul Tutarauli celebrates history
Talekh Nadzhafadze punches out Ivan Zakabunya

Upcoming Event: Sept. 5,, 2015 – M 1 sib tw 61 in Beijing, China

 

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ABOUT M-1 GLOBAL: Founded in 1997, M-1 Global has established itself in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as the premier entity for discovering and developing the world’s next-generation of superstar fighters. With its office in St Petersburg, Zog ntawm Guj kuj, the M-1 brand has staged more than 160 events worldwide, including M-1 Selection, M 1 sib tw, M-1 Global and M-1 Global HWGP events, in addition to co-promoting Strikeforce events and M-1 Global on the U.S. network, Showtime. Captivating live, television and broadband audiences with its superior production values and match-ups, M-1 Global events have featured some of the sport’s top names, including legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski, Gegard Mousasi, Alistair Overeem, Keith Jardine, Ben Rothwell, Melvin Manhoef, Sergei Kharitonov, Aleksander Emelianenko, Roman Zentsov, Yushin Okami, Mike Pyle, Denis Kang, Martin Kampmann, Amar Suloev, Chalid Arrab and Stephan Struve. 2015 promises to be another sensational year of world-class competition with a full calendar of Challenge events fueled by a talent-rich contention system ranking M-1 Global Champions among the greatest fighters in the sport.

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ALIENWARE PARTNERS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FOR LIVE EVENT SERIES ON NBCSN

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LAS VEGAS (Lub yim hli ntuj 6, 2015) –Dell computer subsidiary giant Alienware has signed on as a sponsor partner of world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com)

“We are thrilled to welcome one of the most cutting edge entities in personal computing to our growing family of partners,” said World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.

“As Dell’s premier gaming brand,” continued Silva, “Alienware, through its innovative hardware products, has strived to create the ultimate experience for avid gamers, much like World Series of Fighting is endeavoring to provide the best possible entertainment experience for fight fans, so we are proud to partner with this highly-committed, customer-focused company.”

“Alienware is happy to partner with World Series of Fighting and to continue its support of one of the most exciting sports in the world,” said Alienware General Manager Frank Azor.

As part of the ongoing sponsorship agreement, which began with the “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields” world championship doubleheader on Saturday, Lub yim hli ntuj 1, the Alienware brand will be prominently visible in the decagon cage and elsewhere on all live NBCSN telecasts of World Series of Fighting events.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN, pib thaum uas muaj 7 p.m. LI/4 p.m. PT on Hnub vas Xuv, September 18 from Phoenix, Ariz. where undefeated, reigning world lightweight (155 pounds) champion Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje will put his title on the line for the second time against hard-hitting Luis “Baboon” Palomino.

In the co-main event of “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II,” reigning world middleweight (185 pounds) champion David Branch will attempt to become the first two-division champion in World Series of Fighting history as well as the promotion’s first-ever world light heavyweight (205 pounds) champion when he squares off with determined, hard-hitting KO artist Teddy Holder in the championship round of the four-man, multi-event tournament that began in Phoenix on Lub peb hlis ntuj 28.

About “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” (WSOF)
“Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” (WSOF) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries thiab “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
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Fight Network Presents M-1 Challenge 60 LIVE Tomorrow, Lub yim hli ntuj 5 tom 1:30 p.m. LI

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

TORONTO (Aug. 4, 2015) — Tua Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a live broadcast of M 1 sib tw 60 tag kis,Hnub peb, Lub yim hli ntuj 5 tom 1:30 p.m. LI from Orel, Zog ntawm Guj kuj.

 

Fight Network’s live broadcast of M-1 Challenge 60 will air on Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Suddenlink Communications, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

 

A pair of past M-1 Challenge championship contenders, Maro “Mean Machine” Perak thiab Viktor Nemkov, will battle in the main event with the winner positioning himself for a potential title shot against M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Stephan Puetz.

 

In other featured bouts, Marcin Zontek takes on Maksim Futin at light heavyweight, Zulfikar Usmanov faces Alexey Makhno in a battle of Russian lightweights, Brazilian featherweight Marcelo Costa enters enemy territory against Russia’s Zalimbek Omarov, plus bantamweights Elias Boudegzdame thiab Evgeni Lazukov kick off the main card festivities live on Fight Network.

 

The full main card and weigh-in results are below:

 

SIB HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

MARO “Mean Machine” PERAK (23-5-1), Croatia 205 lbs. (93 kg)

VIKTOR NEMKOV (21-5-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 204 ½ lbs. (92.9 kg)

 

MARCIN ZONTEK (14-8-0), Poland 204 lbs. (92.8 kg)

MAKSIM FUTIN (4-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 204 ½ lbs. (92.9 kg)

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

ZULFIKAR USMANOV(7-4-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)

ALEXEY “Ataman” MAKHNO (9-3-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 159 lbs. (72.2 kg)

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

MARCELO COSTA (11-2-1), Brazil 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)

ZALIMBEK OMAROV (4-1-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

ELIAS BOUDEGZDAME (9-3-0), Algeria 134 ½ lbs. (61.2 kg)

EVGENI LAZUKOV (7-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 134 lbs. (60.9 kg)

 

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING STRIPS ROUSIMAR PALHARES OF WORLD TITLE, PLACES HIM ON INDEFINITE SUSPENSION

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LAS VEGAS (Lub yim hli ntuj 4, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has strippedRousimar “Toquinho” Palhares of the franchise’s world welterweight title and placed him on immediate, indefinite suspension until all issues are resolved, following Palhares’ “WSOF 22” main event title defense against Jake Shields Rau hnub Saturday, Lub yim hli ntuj 1.

“After taking the time to review the footage from Hnub Saturday bout between Rousimar Palhares and Jake Shields in its entirety, we decided that stripping Rousimar of his title and issuing him a suspension until this issue is resolved, was necessary,” said World Series of Fighting President, six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer Ray Sefo.

“As a fighter with over two decades of ring experience,” continued Sefo, “I am always going to be an advocate for other fighters and, in this case, I feel that World Series of Fighting must protect its athletes and rules of competition by imposing swift and firm disciplinary action to address what we saw as unfair play in the cage.”

The much-anticipated showdown between Palhares and Shields aired live on NBCSN as part of a five-bout telecast from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

In the middle of the second round, Palhares, after being mounted by Shields on the ground, suddenly placed his hands over Shields’ eyes and appeared to disrupt Shields’ vision.

In the third round, Palhares executed a kimura submission that prompted Shields to tap out nine times before Palhares freed Shields from the hold, as directed by referee Steve Mazzagatti.

“Because of specific instances in the past in which Rousimar had arguably held his submission holds longer than necessary in competition,” explained Sefo, “Steve Mazzagatti gave Rousimar clear verbal instructions in the dressing room, before the fight, about listening to and obeying the referee’s commands, including those about letting go of a submission hold when instructed to do so.”

As a result of what transpired in the cage between Palhares and Shields, the Nevada State Athletic Commission elected to withhold Palhares’ entire, contractual win bonus, pending a review of the bout.

About “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” (WSOF)
“Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” (WSOF) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries thiab “Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus” President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
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M 1 sib tw 60: Battle in Orel, OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & PICTURES

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

WATCH LIVE ON M-1GLOBAL.TV

 

MAIN CARD

 

SIB HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

MARO “Mean Machine” PERAK (23-5-1), Croatia 205 lbs. (93 kg)

VIKTOR NEMKOV (21-5-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 204 ½ lbs. (92.9 kg)

 

MARCIN ZONTEK (14-8-0), Poland 204 lbs. (92.8 kg)

MAKSIM FUTIN (4-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 204 ½ lbs. (92.9 kg)

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

ZULFIKAR USMANOV(7-4-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)

ALEXEY “Ataman” MAKHNO (9-3-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 159 lbs. (72.2 kg)

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

MARCELO COSTA (11-2-1), Brazil 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)

ZALIMBEK OMAROV (4-1-1), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

ELIAS BOUDEGZDAME (9-3-0), Algeria 134 ½ lbs. (61.2 kg)

EVGENI LAZUKOV (7-2-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 134 lbs. (60.9 kg)

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

TELEKH NADZHAFADZE (3-1-0), Azerbaijan 183 lbs. (83.3 kg)

IVAN ZAKABUNYA (1-0-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 184 ½ lbs. (83.9 kg)

WELTERWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

JOSIP “Arti” ARTUKOVIC (11-4-0), Croatia 169 lbs. (76.9 kg)

DENIS GENYUK (6-4-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 168 ½ lbs. (76.6 kg)

 

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

VALERIU MIRCEA (4-1-0), Italy154 lbs. (70.1 kg)

RAUL TUTARAULI (4-2-0), Georgia 154 lbs. (70.2 kg)

 

JAVIER FUENTAS (6-2-0), Spain 154 ½ lbs. (70.3 kg)

ALEXANDER SANKOV (2-1-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 153 lbs. (69.7 kg)

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5

DMITRY SHVETC (2-1-0), Ukraine 134 ½ lbs. (61.2 kg)

ALEXANDER KOLESNIK (1-0-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj 134 ½ lbs. (61.1 kg)

MEDIEVAL KNIGHT FIGHT

DMITRY KOVRIZHKIN (3-0-0), Zog ntawm Guj kuj

ROMAN ZUEV (4-0-0), Russia LBS. (KG))

 

 

WHAT: M 1 sib tw 60: Battle in Orel

WHEN: Hnub peb, Lub yim hli ntuj 5, 2015

1:30 p.m. (New York City), 8:30 p.m. (Moscow)

 

WHERE: Grinn Arena in Orel, Zog ntawm Guj kuj 1:30

 

PROMOTER: M-1 Global

 

LIVE STREAM: WWW.M1GLOBAL.TV

M 1 sib tw 60 will be streamed live from Orel in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Viewers will be able to watch the preliminary fights and main card by logging on to register at www.M1Global.TV.Fans may watch all of the action on their computers, as well as on Android and Apple smart phones and tablets.

Fight Network will air M 1 sib tw 60 live on Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable, Suddenlink Communications and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., as well as nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in more than 30 countries throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

 

 

 

Upcoming Event: Sept. 5,, 2015 – M 1 sib tw 61 in Beijing, China

 

Information

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www.M1Global.tv

 

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Judo, kickboxing, martial arts, mixed martial arts

FIGHT NETWORK MMA, JUDO & KICKBOXING PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (Lub Xya hli ntuj 20-26, 2015)

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(U.S. only schedule. For full Canadian schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com from your region.)


Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

 

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, Aug. 3

6:30 p.m. LI – Judo Samsun Grand Prix 2014 Highlights – Highlights from the Judo Samsun Grand Prix from Mar. 28-30, 2014 in Turkey.

7:00 p.m. LI – 5 Rounds – Fight Network’s John Ramadeen and Robin Black invice special guests to breakdown the weekend of MMA action.

7:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

Hnub, Aug. 4

1:30 a.m. LI – XPTV – Coverage of regional U.S. professional and amateur MMA events.

6:00 a.m. LI – Toe 2 Toe with Jake Shields – In-depth sit-down interview with former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Jake Shields.

7:30 – a.m. LI — Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

4:00 p.m. & 10 p.m. LI — – 5 Rounds Today – Video podcast with John Ramdeen and Robin Black breaking down a wide variety of topics in the MMA world, including previews of upcoming events and all the latest rumors and headlines.

5:00 & 5:30 LI – Xtreme Fighting Championship – Florida-based pro MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.

8:00 p.m. LI – 5 Rounds – Fight Network’s John Ramadeen and Robin Black invice special guests to breakdown the weekend of MMA action.

8:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI — Fighting Spirit MMA Season 4 – Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and others.

Hnub peb, Aug. 5

1:00 a.m. LI — Deep: DREAM Impact 2014: Motoya vs. Manzanares – Featuring Yuki Motoya vs. Matt Manzanares from Dec. 31, 2014 in Saitama, Japan.

4:00 a.m. LI – Texas Fight Night – MMA action from Texas featuring the Lone Star State’s top prospects in the cage.

1:30 p.m. LI – M 1 sib tw 60 – LIVE MMA from Orel, Zog ntawm Guj kuj, featyring Maro Perak vs. Viktor Nemkov and Marcin Zontek vs. Maksim Futin.

6:00 p.m. LI – Best of Cage Rage – Featuring classic fights from the UK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.

7:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and feature.

7:30 p.m. LI – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LI – Tawb Warriors ntaus Championship 48 – Featuring John Phillips vs. Chris Fields and Aaron Wilkinsin vs. Leigh Cohoon from July n21m, 2012 in London.

11:00 p.m. LI – MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.

11:30 p.m. LI – TakeDown Wrestling – Extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.

Hnub plaub, Aug. 6

1:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. LI – Ultimate Challenge MMA 19: Teeb pom kev – Featuring Oli Thompson vs. Ben Smith from Mar. 26, 2011 in London.

6:00 p.m. LI – Championship Fighting Alliance – Pro MMA from Florida featuring the likes of Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkie, Luis Palomino and others.

7:00 p.m. LI – Fighting Rookies – Aspiring kickboxers climb the ladder of success in the sport as rookies compete for a chance to become professionals and get experience needed to succeed at a higher level.

8:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI — Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI – M 1 sib tw 60 – Featuring Marco Perakd vs. Viktor Nemkov and Marcin Zontek vs. Maksim Futin from Aug. 5, 2015 in Orel, Zog ntawm Guj kuj.

Hnub vas Xuv, Aug. 7

12:00 a.m. LI – It’s Showtime Special – The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.

5:00 p.m. LI – UFC tua hmo ntuj: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux Weigh-Ins – LIVE coverage of official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night: Texeira vs. Saint Preux from Nashville, Tenn.

6:00 P.M. LI – M 1 sib tw – Pro MMA from Europe featuring top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

7:30 p.m. LI — Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

8:00 p.m. LI – Toe 2 Toe with Chris Weidman – In-depth sit-down interview with UFC middleweight champion Chjris Weidman.

8:30 p.m. LI – Hip Show: Arena Combat – Tag-team MMA inside a 12m by 12m arena with three-level obstacle structures.

9:00 p.m. LI – KSW 29: Khalidov vs. Cooper – Featuring Mamed Khalidov vs. Brett Cooper and Mariusz Pudzianowskio vs. Pawel Mastila from Dec. 6, 2014 in Krakow, Poland.

Hnub vas xaum, Aug. 8

6:00 a.m. LI – Best of TKO – Featuring David Loiseau vs., Joe Doerksen from UCC 7, plus Chris Clements and Sam Stout in action.

7:00 a.m. LI – Best of Gladiator Challenge – Featuring Jake Shields vs. Robert Ferguson from Gladiator Challenge 7.

8:00 a.m. LI – Best of SportFight – Top quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by UFC veterans Matt Lindland and Chael Sonnen.

9:00 a.m. LI – Pancrase Classics – Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Name Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

4:00 p.m. LI – Deep: DREAM Impact 2014– Featuring Yuki Motoya vs. Matt Manzanares from Dec. 31, 2014 in Saitama, Japan.

7:00 p.m. LI – UFC tua hmo ntuj: Texeira vs. Saint Preux Pre-Show – LIVE pre-fight coverage and analysis for UFC Fight Night: Texeira vs. Saint Preux from Nashville, Tenn.

8:00 p.m. LI – Fight News Now: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and features.

8:30 p.m. LI — Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

9:00 p.m. LI – King of Kings: World Grand Prix Moldova 2015 – Featuring a one-night, single-elimination middleweight tournament showcasing Valdermar Kulda, Alexandru Daniel, Lyapin Igor and Malchaz Karija.

Hnub xya, Aug. 9

12:00 a.m. LI – Fighting Spirit MMA Season 4 – Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and others.

6:00 a.m. LI – Pancrase Classics – Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Name Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.

11:00 a.m. LI – Best of ADCC – Featuring compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.

12:00 p.m. LI – Elite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Challenger – The biggest Muay Thai series in the world featuring premium international stand-up fighters taking on the renowned Thai National Team

5:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. LI – USA Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casber gives weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features, and a look back at the past.

5:30 p.m. LI – Judo Samsun Grand Prix 2015 Highlights – Highlights from the Judo Samsun Grand Prix from Mar. 27-29, 2015 in Turkey.

11:00 p.m. LI – Enfusion Live #26: Narain vs. Diekmann – LIVE professional kickboxing from The Hauge, Holland, featuring Reda Narain vs. Tommy Diekmann for the -60kg world title

INFORMATION:

 

www.FightNetwork.com

 

Twitter & Instagram @fightnet

 

www.Facebook.com/FightNetwork

 
ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK: Fight Network is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to 24/7 coverage, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available in the U.S. on Cablevision in parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Texas-based Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, as well as on Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia and portions of western Maryland, and Suddenlink Communications in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and North Carolina.. Fight Network is also on Roku set top boxes in the U.S. and Canada, streamed live on website KlowdTV.com, and available on all major carriers in Canada and more than 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
mixed martial arts, NBC, Ntiaj teb Series ntawm sib ntaus

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING EIGHT-HOUR TV MARATHON HITS NBCSN TOMORROW, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

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Programming run includes Hnub Saturday
“WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields” world championship doubleheader

LAS VEGAS (Lub yim hli ntuj 3, 2015) – An action-packed, eight-hour marathon of World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) television programming will air on NBCSN tag kis,Hnub, Lub yim hli ntuj 4, pib thaum uas muaj 7 p.m. LI/4 p.m. PT, the world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) franchise announced today.

Among the four recent, star-studded events that will replay during the extensive programming run is the “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields” world championship doubleheader extravaganza that aired live on the network on Saturday, Lub yim hli ntuj 1, and was headlined by a long-awaited showdown between reigning world welterweight (170 pounds) champion Rousimar Palhares and two-time world champion and challengerJake Shields.

“We are excited to be able to give millions of fans the opportunity to re-live some of the best, world-class MMA action we have witnessed this year in our decagon cage,” said World Series of Fighting President, six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer, Ray Sefo.

“All four events that will be showcased,” continued Sefo, “feature at least one, pivotal world championship bout as well as a collection of our top stars, so we have a great opportunity to introduce new fans to World Series of Fighting’s tremendous roster of athletes as well as to entertain our existing fans with some of the most memorable moments, thus far, from 2015.”

The marathon schedule will air on NBCSN as follows:

7 p.m. LI/4 p.m. PT – “WSOF 20: Branch vs. McElligott”

9 p.m. LI/6 p.m. PT – “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields”

11 p.m. LI/8 p.m. PT – “WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino”

1 a.m. LI/10 p.m. PT – “WSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horedecki”

World Series of Fighting’s live event programming will return to NBCSN on Friday, September 18 with “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II,” another world championship doubleheader led by a much-anticipated rematch between undefeated, reigning world lightweight (155 pounds) kingpin Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje and hard-hitting challenger Luis “Baboon” Palomino, who engaged in what has already been named a “Fight of the Year” candidate, nyob tim 28.