kategorie Argief: gemengde martial arts

Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, New England Fights

BANTAMWEIGHTS POISED TO STEAL THE SHOW AT NEF XVIII

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (April 30, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy agtiende gemengde martial arts-hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Saterdag, Junie 13, 2015 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the fight card. The contest will feature Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) stepping into the cage opposite Chad “Masjiengeweer” Kelly (3-2) at the bantamweight limit of 135-pounds.

 

“Chad Kelly and Eli Leland are two guys who couldn’t put on a boring fight if they tried,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “Chad had the ‘Fight of the Night’ on one of the first cards I ever promoted in Massachusetts years ago. I’ve followed his career since and have seen how far he’s come. Eli’s fights always steal the show on the NEF events. Fans will only need the edge of their seats for this one.”

 

Kelly last appeared in the NEF cage in the fall of 2013 by “NEF X.” That night, he defeated NEF regular Ernesto Ornelas (1-5) via second-round submission. Kelly has regularly competed in the flyweight 125-pound division throughout his career, but he and his coaches at The Fighting Arts Academy (FAA) in Leominster, Massachusetts decided to make the transition up to bantamweight beginning with the upcoming fight against Leland.

 

“I’m very excited to be fighting for NEF in Lewiston, Maine again,” stated Kelly when reached for comment. “I fought for them my second pro fight and I loved the way they treat their fighters and how smooth everything went – meer, getting the ‘W’ was nice. This fight I’m moving up to bantamweight. My coaches and I thought it was the right time. I started fighting at 19 and just have gained weight and have a massive cut to 125, plus I train with good 35ers and 45ers and do better when I’m heavier. Elias Leland is a tough grappler with good submissions. I’m sure he will be tough, but I think I will have an advantage everywhere the fight goes.”

 

Leland, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt from the Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine, will look to avenge a loss he suffered earlier this month to Jay Perrin (2-0) by “NEF XVII.” The loss was his first since his amateur debut against Ray Wood (5-1) in September 2011. Leland has become known as a finisher over the years, submitting four opponents and defeating one via technical knockout (WIE) at previous NEF events.

 

“I have nothing but respect for anyone that is willing to fight me,” Said Leland. “Egter, coming off a loss, I’m pissed and hungry as hell. This will be an exciting fight for anyone that sees it. So you all better be there to see an amazing show.”

 

NEF se volgende MMA geval, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Kaartjies vir “NEF XVIII” begin by net $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisee loket by207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Spike TV

Injury forces Georgi Karakhanyan out of featherweight title fight – Champion Patricio Pitbull now faces Daniel Weichel at “Bellator: Onvoltooide Business "

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Maklik Tweet: “NEW FIGHT: @danielweichel to face @PatricioPitbull for #Bellator featherweight championship on June 19 #UnfinishedBusiness”

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 28, 2015) – Due to a knee injury sustained by title challenger Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA veertje Wêreld Kampioen Patricio Pitbull (23-2) will now face German submission ace Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (35-8) in the co-main event of “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat plaasvind Vrydag, Junie 19 by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, "Bellator: Unfinished Business” also features Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) en Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4), with a fifth and final featured bout to be announced shortly.

 

The 27-year-old “Pitbull,” of Natal, Brasilië, is a 13-time veteran of the promotion who captured the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title with a September win over then-champion Pat Curran. “Pitbull” then defended his belt in January with a thrilling submission win over former champion Daniel Straus. In 24 loopbaan verskynings, “Pitbull” has only lost two fights, en albei was die gevolg van haar-dun, split-decisions.

 

“Pitbull” now meets Germany’s Weichel, who at just 30 years of age already boasts more than 35 professional wins. In sy laaste stryd, Weichel earned a hard-fought victory over former champion Pat Curran bringing his record to 12-1 in sy verlede 13 uitstappies. Weichel is a Bellator MMA tournament winner, racking up victories over Desmond Groen, Matt Bessette en Scott Cleve in the process. Of those 35 oorwinnings, an incredible 21 of them have come by way of submission.

 

The 5-fight televised card airs live on Spike at 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT, with preliminary fights streaming on Spike.com at 7 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. CT.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Mei Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, New England Fights

MMA ATHLETIX PROSPECT TO MEET RETURNING FAN FAVORITE AT NEF XVIII

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Lewiston, Maine (April 28, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy agtiende gemengde martial arts-hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Saterdag, Junie 13, 2015 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card. That bout will feature Jason “Tweede kans” Lachance (1-1) taking on the returning “Dangerous” Dom “Hande van Stone” Cofone (5-5) op 'n stryd gewig van 155-pond.

 

Jason Lachance of Brunswick, Maine made his MMA debut in May of 2014 by “NEF XIII.” He dropped a decision that night, but Lachance impressed many with his performance against the more-experienced Jarrod Tyler (3-1). He would return to the NEF cage this past February with a victory over Steve Bang, Jr. (3-3) via 'n eenparige besluit. Lachance is a product of Ryan Cowette’s (2-2) MMA Athletix gym and Victory Church ministry, both located in Bath, Maine.

 

“God has blessed me with another opportunity to step inside the NEF cage and do what I love to do,” gesê Lachance. “An opportunity I am truly grateful for. I am focused on the task at hand and on June 13th, I will be ready for whatever comes my way.”

 

A true veteran of the NEF amateur ranks, Dom Cofone has produced many memorable moments in the promotion’s cage over the years. Cofone won a Class A State Championship in 2001 wrestling for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. He put together a stellar record of 117-28 during his high school wrestling career. Cofone has taken the last few months off from MMA competition to concentrate on coaching the Westbrook youth wrestling team. With his previous gym, Balanced Ground MMA, on hiatus, Cofone has recently begun training at Jay Jack (12-7) and Amanda Buckner’s (11-5) Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine.

 

“I took some time off to help coach my son’s youth wrestling team – shout out to all the Westbrook Wolfpack kids,” said Cofone. “I also needed to heal up a bit from a very active two years in and out of the cage. I’m feeling rejuvenated. I just started training back at the Academy and am super excited to learn as much as I can from such a great team. I’ve met Jason before – he seems like a really great guy. I was at both of his fights, so I know he’s going to be a tough-as-nails, game opponent. I was in the stands for the last NEF event and it just didn’t seem right without ‘Dominick The Donkey’ ringing out of the speakers. This is a great match-up for the fans and I hope to see the Androscoggin Bank Colisee packed. Thank you to everyone who comes out to support local MMA.”

NEF se volgende MMA geval, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Kaartjies vir “NEF XVIII” begin by net $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisee loket by207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

Oor New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Spike TV

“Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” gets touch of local flavor with Malcolm Smith vs. Luke Nelson and Kain Royer vs. Enrique Watson

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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” event is getting a little local flavor, as two new preliminary contests feature fighters from “The Show Me State.”

 

The new all-Missouri contests include lightweights Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1) en middleweights Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).

 

Met een van die mees verwagte gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid” takes place Friday, Junie 19, by St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.

 

Kaartjies vir “Bellator: Onafgehandelde besigheid,” wat begin by net $30, is tans te koop by Ticketmaster.com

 

Bykomende wedstryde sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

A five-time Shamrock FC veteran, Smith makes his Bellator MMA debut as he looks to rebound from a split-decision loss to Cory Hunter in March. Prior to the disappointing result, Smith was 4-1 in his previous five fights – a run that included two TKO victories and one submission.

 

Smith now meets three-time Shamrock FC fighter Nelson, who turned pro in December 2013 and also competes under the Bellator MMA banner for the first time. Nelson has earned both of his career wins to date via first-round stoppage, while his lone career loss went the distance, when he came up just short via split decision.

 

Royer and Watson have also spent the early stages of their professional careers competing exclusively under the Shamrock FC banner.

 

A submission specialist, Royer built an impressive amateur record fighting on Missouri’s regional scene before turning professional in 2013. An action-first fighter, beide van sy pro contests have ended in the first round. Royer now meets Watson, who made his professional debut this past June with a first-round TKO victory.

 

“Bellator MMA: Onafgehandelde besigheid” - Vrydag, Mei Junie 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Jy.

Main kaart

 

Bellator Swaargewig Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)

Bellator veergewigtitel Fight: Gebied Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)

Bellator Gewilde Swaargewig Fight: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)

Bellator Voorgestelde Liggewig Fight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator Welterweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator Strawweight Rekordeksamen Fight: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Liggewig Rekordeksamen Fight: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)

Bellator veertje Rekordeksamen Fight: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Stryd Network, Judo, skopboks, gemengde martial arts

VEG NETWORK MMA & Skopboks PROGRAMMERING BYLAE (April. 27-Mei 3, 2015)

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Veg Network is 'n 24/7 televisiekanaal toegewy dekking van vechtsporten te voltooi. Dit die eerste keer uitgestuur programme gefokus op die hele omvang van die vechtsporten genre, insluitend live gevegte en up-to-die-minuut nuus en analise vir gemengde martial arts, skopboks, professionele stoei, tradisionele martial arts, boks, stryd nuus, sowel as stryd-tema dramareeks, dokumentêre en rolprente.

 

Hieronder hoogtepunte van hierdie week se ontwikkeling:

Maandag, April. 27

6:00 namiddag. EN – 2014 Judo Wêreldkampioenskappe – Hoogtepunte uit die 2014 Judo Championships from Augustus. 25-31 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

7:00 namiddag. EN – 5 Rondes – Gashere John Ramdeen en Robin Swart nooi spesiale gaste die naweek van MMA aksie af te breek.

7:30 namiddag. EN – Veg Nuus Nou Ekstra – Die jongste nuus, herhalingen, funksies en binne ontleding van die stryd spel.

8:00 namiddag. EN – Enfusion Live #27: Cingel vs. Die Boustati – Featuring Mirko Cingel vs. Ibrahim El Boustati for the -85kg world title from Apr. 25, 2015 in Zilna, Slowakye.

10:00 namiddag. EN – Veggees MMA seisoen 4 – Samestelling van die internasionale gevegte uit SFL, Legende, FFK, M-1 en meer.

Dinsdag, April. 28

1:00 voormiddag. EN – Toe 2 Toon met Michael Bisping – Sit-down onderhoud met UFC middelgewigtitel ster Michael Bisping.

1:30 voormiddag. EN – Hip Wys: Arena bestry – Tag-span MMA in 'n 12m deur 12m arena met drie-vlak hindernis strukture.

2:30 is. EN – XPTV – Dekking van plaaslike U.S pro en amateur MMA.

7:00 & 7:30 namiddag. EN – Xtreme Fighting Championship – Florida-gebaseerde professionele MMA met top Amerikaanse vooruitsigte, internasionale sterre en UFC veterane.

8:00 namiddag. EN – 5 Rondes – Gashere John Ramdeen en Robin Swart nooi spesiale gaste die naweek van MMA aksie af te breek.

8:30 namiddag. EN — Veg Nuus Nou Ekstra – Die jongste nuus, herhalingen, funksies en binne ontleding van die stryd spel.

Woensdag, April. 29

12:00 voormiddag. EN – BAMMA VSA: Badbeat 12 – Met Terrion Ware vs. Eric Winston en Chris Beal vs. Keith Carson in MMA action from Mar. 28, 2014 in Handel, Kalifornië.

6:00 namiddag. EN – Beste van Cage Rage – Met klassieke gevegte van die VK-gebaseerde Cage Rage organisasie met Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley en ander.

7:00 namiddag. EN – Veg Nuus Nou Ekstra: Plaasmoorde Edition – Wat al die gebeure in die MMA wêreld met eksklusiewe analise en funksies.

8:30 namiddag. EN – Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 73 – Met Stevie Ray vs. Curt Warburton for the Cage Warriors lightweight title froim Nov. 1, 2014 in Newcastle, Engeland.

11:00 namiddag. EN – Plaasmoorde Meltdown met Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breek al die gebeure in MMA, bespreek kans, voorspellings, plus spesiale weeklikse gaste en eksklusiewe onderhoude.

11:30 namiddag. EN – Skrapping Wrestling – Uitgebreide dekking van amateur stoei gebeure, insluitend die jongste nuus, agter-die-skerms dekking van gebeure en eksklusiewe onderhoude.

Donderdag, April. 30

1:30 voormiddag. EN – Ultimate Challenge MMA 5: Heat – Featuring Dino Gambatesa vs. Brad Whjeeler from Julie 11, 20-9 in London.

6:00 namiddag. EN – Championship Fightling Alliance – Pro MMA van Florida met die hou van Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Is McCorkie, Luis Palomino en ander.

7:00 namiddag. EN – Veg Rookies – Aspirant Kick klim die leer van sukses in die sport as groentjies kompeteer vir 'n kans om professioneel te wees en kry ondervinding nodig om te slaag op 'n hoër vlak.

8:00 namiddag. EN – Veg Nuus Nou: Plaasmoorde Edition – Wat al die gebeure in die MMA wêreld met eksklusiewe analise en funksies.

8:30 namiddag. EN — Veg Nuus Nou Ekstra – Die jongste nuus, herhalingen, funksies en binne ontleding van die stryd spel.

Vrydag, Mei 1

2:00 voormiddag. EN – Pancrase Classics – Classic baanbrekerswerk MMA gevegte met Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen en ander.

4:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van DEEP – Met klas gevegte van die historiese Japanese DEEP bevordering insluitend Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai en Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van juwele – Classic gevegte uit die all-vroulike Japannese MMA liga, Juwele.

6:00 – namiddag. EN – M-1 Challenge – Professional MMA from Europe featiurionmg top rising prospects and international stars.

7:00 namiddag. EN — Veg Nuus Nou. Plaasmoorde Edition – Wat al die gebeure in die MMA wêreld met eksklusiewe analise en funksies.

7:30 namiddag. EN — Veg Nuus Nou Ekstra – Die jongste nuus, herhalingen, funksies en binne ontleding van die stryd spel.

9:00 namiddag. EN — NSS 15 – Met vs Mamed Khalidov. James Irvin and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Jan Blachoiwicz from Mar. 19, 2011 in Warskou, Pole.

Saterdag, Mei 2

1:00 voormiddag. EN – SuperKombat: Wêreld Grand Prix Roemenië 2014 – Featuring Dawid Kasperski, Ciprian Schiopu, Errol Koning and Noureddinbe Echiguer in a one-night, single-elimination 85kg tournament from Apr. 12, 2014 in Roemenië.

6:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van TKO – Met Shonie Carter vs. Jason MacDonald van TKO 21.

7:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van Gladiator Challenge – Met Jake Shields vs. Randy Velarde van Gladiator Challenge 49.

10:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van SportFight – Top gehalte MMA van die Pacific Northwest, aangebied deur UFC veterane Matt LIndland en Chael Sonnen. Hierdie episode funksies van die opkoms van SportFight kampioen Henog Wilson.

2:00 namiddag. EN – M-1 Challenge 57: Clash van Kampioene – LIVE MMA action from Orenburg, Rusland, featuring Marcin Tytbura vs. light heavyweight Stephan Puetz in a champion vs. champion superfight.

Sondag, Mei 3

6:00 voormiddag. EN – Pancrase Classics – Classic baanbrekerswerk MMA gevegte met Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Naam Marquardt, Chael Sonnen en ander.

10:00 voormiddag. EN – Beste van ADCC – Met samestellings van die grootste worstel wedstryde ooit gehou, met Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza en Royler Gracie.

11:00 voormiddag. EN – Elite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Challenger – Die grootste Muay Thai-reeks in die wêreld met premie internasionale stand-up vegters takingon die bekende Thai Nasionale span.

7:00 namiddag. EN – USA Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casber gee weeklikse nuus en analise sentrering rondom VSA Wrestling, die sport se nasionale beheerliggaam, insluitend onderhoude, funksies en terugkyk na die verlede.

7:30 namiddag. EN – Judo Grand Prix Zagreb 2014 – Hoogtepunte uit die 2014 Judo Zagreb Grand Prix from Sept. 12-14, 2014 Kroasië.

11:00 namiddag. EN – Koning van die konings: Wêreld Grand Prix Plock 2014 – Featuring Eike Schwatz vs. Marc Schroeder en Umm Erdogan vs. Marta Chojnoska from Nov. 28, 2014 In Pluk, Pole.

 

 

Inligting:

 

www.FightNetwork.com

 

Twitter & Instagramfightnet

 

www.Facebook.com/FightNetwork

 
Oor die stryd NETWORK: Veg Network is die wêreld se voorste vechtsporten netwerk opgedra aan 24/7 dekking, insluitend gevegte, vegters, veg nuus en veg leefstyl. Die kanaal is beskikbaar in die VS. op cable vision in dele van New York, Connecticut en New Jersey, Texas-gebaseerde Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable in Pennsylvania en oostelike Ohio, sowel as op Shentel Cable in Virginia, West Virginia en gedeeltes van die Wes-Maryland. Veg Network is ook op Roku dekodeerders in die VSA. en Kanada, gestroom live op die webwerf KlowdTV.com, en beskikbaar op al die groot draers in Kanada en meer as 30 lande in Europa, Afrika en die Midde-Ooste.
gemengde martial arts, RFA

‘BABYSITTER TO THE STARS’ BURT WATSON RETURNS TO MMA ON AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA VS. LEGACY SUPERFIGHT MAY 8

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‘BABYSITTER TO THE STARS’ BURT WATSON RETURNS TO MMA ON MAG 8

RFA’s Kevin Gray To Face Legacy’s Brian Hall

Legacy’s Yuri Villefort Replaces Injured Feist

 

LOS ANGELES – April 24, 2015 – As AXS TV Fights gears up for its first ever co-promoted event broadcast Mei 8, the network today announced Burt Watson, die “Babysitter to the Stars,” will make his first nationally televised return to MMA since leaving the UFC on AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA VS. LEGACY SUPERFIGHT. During this historic broadcast that features four Resurrection Fighting Alliance versus Legacy Fighting Championship match-ups, Watson will be seen and heard driving the backstage area and motivating the fighters before their bouts. Watson will also be present at the weigh-ins on Donderdag, Mei 7.

AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA VS. LEGACY SUPERFIGHT airs live on Vrydag, Mei 8 by 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT on AXS TV, headlined by a flyweight superfight between RFA champion Alexandre Pantoja (15-2) and Legacy champion Damacio Page (19-9). In two co-main events, undefeated RFA bantamweight champion Luke Sanders (9-0) puts his belt on the line against RFA contender Terrion Ware (13-3) while top Legacy contenders Dave Burrow (13-5) and Mike Bronzoulis (17-8) face off for the vacant Legacy lightweight title.

AXS TV Fights also announced Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) flyweight fighter Kevin Gray (5-1) is scheduled to face Legacy Fighting Championship’s Brian Hall (8-2) on the televised main card. Gray previously appeared on AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA 22 Jan. 9 defeating Joey Eisenbraun (3-2) by way of guillotine submission in the first round.

Daarbenewens, Legacy lightweight Chris Feist (8-1) has been forced out of his scheduled fight versus RFA’s Adam Townsend (12-3) due to injury. Former UFC and Strikeforce veteran Yuri Villefort (6-4) will make his promotional debut for Legacy and will now face Townsend. Ook, the previously scheduled heavyweight fight between RFA’s Jan Jorgensen (6-1) and Legacy’s Joe Cason (9-1) has been cancelled.

The scheduled televised main card is as follows (onderhewig aan verandering):

Flyweight Superfight Championship

RFA’s Alexandre Pantoja (15-2) versus Legacy’s Damacio Paige (19-9)

RFA Bantamweight Title Fight

RFA Champion Luke Sanders (9-0) versus RFA Contender Terrion Ware (13-3)

Legacy Lightweight Title Fight

Legacy Contender Dave Burrow (13-5) versus Legacy Contender Mike Bronzoulis (17-8-1)

RFA vs. Legacy Lightweight Fight

RFA’s Adam Townsend (12-3) versus Legacy’s Yuri Villefort (6-4)

RFA vs. Legacy Flyweight Fight

RFA’s Kevin Gray (5-1) versus Legacy’s Brian Hall (8-2)

RFA vs. Legacy Welterweight Fight

RFA’s Bojan Velickovic (9-3) versus Legacy’s Charles Byrd (7-3)
Bellator, gemengde martial arts

Welterweight clash pitting undefeated Michael “Venom” Page against Rudy “Bad News” Bears added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”

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TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!

Maklik Tweet: “BAD NEWS! British superstar @Michaelpage247 returns against Rudy “Slegte nuus” Bears at #Bellator140, live and free on @Spike!"

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 24, 2015) - Michael "gif" Page (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he meets 29-fight veteran Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13) in a welterweight tilt at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

Die Julie 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) en Russiese uitklophou kunstenaar Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), sowel as Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0), wat op neem Paul Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid is nou te koop, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

 

Page is undoubtedly one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed martial arts. Showcasing blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy, “Venom’s” unorthodox striking style has been built over a lifetime of study in a variety of standup disciplines. The 28-year-old already owns three Bellator MMA victories, including a decision win over Nah-Shon Burrell this past October, as well as knockout wins over Ricky Rainey and Ryan Sanders. Six of Page’s seven career wins have come via first-round finish.

 

A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, onder andere.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)

Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, New England Fights

THE FLYWEIGHTS WILL COMPETE FOR GOLD IN REMATCH AT NEF XVIII

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Lewiston, Maine (April 24, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy agtiende gemengde martial arts-hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Saterdag, Junie 13, 2015 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the promotion announced that the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion will be determined that evening when Dustin Veinott (3-3) rematches “Sleepy” Norman Fox (4-1) at the flyweight limit of 125-pounds. Veinott and Fox initially met in their double amateur debut at “NEF IX” in Biddeford, Maine nearly two years ago with Fox taking the win via first-round technical knockout (WIE).

 

Dustin Veinott, a striking coach at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Auburn, Maine, got off to a slow start in his MMA career, losing his first three bouts in the NEF cage. Not one to give up due to a setback, Veinott came roaring back and is currently on a three-fight win streak. In werklikheid, he has defeated all three of his most recent opponents in the first round, two by submission and one by TKO. Veinott was considering retiring from the cage after his most recent victory over Dave Brown (1-3), but decided against it when the chance to fight for the flyweight title was presented. Regardless of the outcome this time around, Veinott predicts an exciting contest against Fox.

 

“This is going to be a very entertaining fight,” said Veinott of the rematch. “Don’t blink though because this fight will not go the distance – either Norman or myself will be finished during the fight. So expect a high-action fight between two guys that are at the top of their game right now.”

 

Norman Fox is undefeated in the NEF cage. The only loss of his career to date came on a fight card in Plymouth, Massachusetts on which Fox was competing for a regional title. He is currently a member of Ryan Cowette’s (2-2) MMA Athletix gym, as well as Cowette’s Victory Church ministry. Fox realizes that he and Veinott are not the same fighters who stepped into the cage for the first time on that balmy night in the summer of 2013.

 

“Normally I don’t like rematches, but Dustin and I have grown as fighters so anything can happen,” said Fox when reached for comment. “Once they lock the cage door, it’s all in God’s hands.”

 

NEF se volgende MMA geval, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Kaartjies vir “NEF XVIII” begin by net $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisee loket by207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, New England Fights

FATHER SEEKS TO AVENGE SON IN MMA CAGE

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Lewiston, Maine (April 23, 2015) – It sounds like the plotline of a two-star 1980s action flick. This story, egter, is not playing out on basic cable on a weekday afternoon. There are no explosions, no car chases, no semi-automatic weapons. Brian Dennehey plays the role of neither the villain nor the heroic patriarch. Plaas, this story is playing out in the New England Fights (NEF) gemengde martial arts- (Plaasmoorde) cage, and it stars not one but two middle-aged men possessing the drive, ability and athleticism that most men half their age can only dream of.

Coach Pat Kelly after defeating Steven Bang, Jr. at NEF XV
Coach Pat Kelly after defeating Steven Bang, Jr. at NEF XV

50-jaar-oue Pat Kelly (2-0) is a true legend of Maine wrestling. A teacher and coach at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport, Maine, Kelly was inducted into the Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2007. With numerous state and regional wrestling titles as a competitor and coach to his credit, he made his MMA debut as a member of Young’s MMA in 2014.

 

Dr. Steve Bang arrives for his fight at NEF XVI
Dr. Steve Bang arrives for his fight at NEF XVI

Kelly’s opponent on Junie 13 in Lewiston, Maine, 45-jaar-oue Dr. Steve Bang (1-0), has a wrestling background himself, as do his sons Steven Bang, Jr. (3-3), Sheldon Bang (2-2), Shawn Bang (1-1) and Skylar Bang. Op “NEF XV” laaste November, Dr. Bang watched from cage-side as Pat Kelly finished his son Steven via technical knockout (WIE). It will be that loss Dr. Bang will seek to avenge when he meets Kelly on Junie 13 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee at “NEF XVIII: Made in America.”

 

“My son Steven and Pat have previously met in the cage and Pat took that victory,” said Dr. Bang. “I see myself as already being down 0-1. NEF 18 is about redemption and showing the boys how it’s done. As I always say, in the end, we will embrace with a bond of brotherhood and respect that is unique to combat but until then, it is war.

 

“I am excited and honored to once again enter the cage on Junie 13ste. This will be one for the record books. Saam, Pat and I bring over 95 years of life experience to the cage. We bring the fights to a different level because of all that we have at stake. This is for real and certainly not your mid-life cattle drive across the plains with Curly nor your week on a Harley with The Wild Hogs. I truly hope all will be entertained but when I enter the cage, I enter with nothing but bad intentions. As a result of training with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ), every move, every combination, every strike is dealt with the intent to finish and that may be in the first round. Egter, if this goes to the latter rounds, you will see the genius of Central Maine Conditioning Clinic and Prime Variable Athletics. They have equipped me with the nonstop cardiovascular system used by world class Ironman triathletes.”

 

“This fight is between two gentlemen that still embrace the warrior mentality,” said Coach Kelly when reached for comment. “Persoonlik, I will train for this fight with a driving force that cannot be put into words. Ook, with a sense of gratitude that Young’s MMA has taken the time to train me and appreciation of NEF for offering me this opportunity to enter their cage.”

 

An accomplished bariatric surgeon by day, Dr. Bang had the opportunity to fight alongside his sons Steven and Sheldon on the “NEF XVI” card this past February. When he steps into the cage at “NEF XVIII” against Kelly, egter, it will be Dr. Bang, en dr. Bang alone, representing the family.

 

“I try to identify and truly appreciate those singular opportunities that come along in life,” stated Dr. Bang. “‘NEF XVI’ was one of those rare opportunities when all the pieces fell into place. Fighting on the same card as two of my boys was epic. Steven is now rehabilitating from a devastating training injury and Sheldon will be leaving the state in May for a two year service mission for the church. Shawn has one year remaining on his mission and Connor (Murphy) is in the Coast Guard in California. A similar opportunity may be a long time coming, so for ‘NEF XVIII,’ it is all about me. I alone will represent the Bang Clan.

 

“Trash talking doesn’t suit me well. I even tried it once just for effect. Nope, still doesn’t suit me. I like Pat. I definitely respect him and I’m sure we will be great friends but right now, he’s just got something that doesn’t belong to him. I am actually very thankful to Pat. In response to those who have tried to reconcile the dichotomy of my life, I maintain that this has always been a part of my life at some level. Making the leap into the MMA venue, egter, was huge and the stakes are high. It took a while before the time was right and even then, I didn’t recognize it until I watched Steven and Pat fight. There is nothing like watching your son battle while you are only feet away and helpless. As stressful as it is to prepare for and execute your own battle, it is ten times worse for me to watch them. I would much rather fight the fights than watch my sons fight them. It was during that fight that I knew it was time and what better way than a redemption match? It has taken some time to make it happen but I’m gonna get what I asked for. Thank you for that Pat.

 

“To win is to overcome others, victory is to overcome yourself,” said Dr. Bang in conclusion. “Op 13 Junie I will be looking to do both.”

NEF se volgende MMA geval, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Kaartjies vir “NEF XVIII” begin by net $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisee loket by207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

Oor New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Spike TV

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” gets another clash between welterweight standouts as Chris “The Cutt” Honeycutt meets Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley

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Maklik Tweet: .@ChrisTheCutt and @PaulBradley184 set for welterweight war at #Bellator140 live & free on @spike”

 

 

 

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 22, 2015) – Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “The Cutt” HONEYCUTT (6-0) gets the toughest test of his career, as he meets fellow former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley (22-6).

 

Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Kalk (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” plaasvind Vrydag, Julie 17, by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

The two decorated grapplers meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” wat leef en gratis op Spike op eerste keer uitgestuur 9 namiddag. EN / 8 namiddag. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 24ste by 10 voormiddag. EN, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. Bellator Nation presale is currently taking place. Join the Bellator Newsletter list or follow us on social media (Twitter / Facebook) to gain access to the presale code and details.

 

The 26-year-old Honeycutt is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler out of Edinboro University. Following his collegiate wrestling career, which ended with a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, Honeycutt enlisted the help of fellow Edinboro wrestler Josh Koscheck and now trains at the longtime MMA veteran’s Dethrone Base Camp in Fresno, Kalifornië.

 

Honeycutt made his Bellator MMA debut in September 2014, scoring a TKO victory over Aaron Wilkinson. He picked up his second win for the promotion in February, scoring a TKO win over Clayton MacFarlane.

 

The 31-year-old Bradley is an Iowa native who also earned a pair of NCAA Division I All-American honors while competing at the famed University of Iowa. Bradley turned to MMA in 2006 and earned 11 consecutive victories to open his career, picking up the Ring of Combat middleweight title along the way.

 

Bradley made his way to the Bellator MMA cage in 2013, and in three appearances to date, he has picked up decision victories over Josh Neer and Karl Amoussou. While Bradley’s base is firmly entrenched in wrestling, he’s developed into a complete martial artist during his time in the sport and now owns seven of his career wins by knockout with another seven coming by way of submission.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vrydag, Julie 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bellator Welterweight titelgeveg: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)