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Amateur MMA, mixed martial arts, New England Fights

BANTAMWEIGHTS POISED TO STEAL THE SHOW AT NEF XVIII

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Lewiston, Maine (April 30, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, will hold its eighteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Zaterdag, Juni 13, 2015 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, het bevorderen kondigde de toevoeging van een professionele bantamgewicht bout aan de strijd kaart. The contest will feature Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) stepping into the cage opposite Tsjaad “Machinegeweer” 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,” zei NEF mede-eigenaar en promotor Nick Di Salvo. “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 bij “NEF X.” Die nacht, 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) bij “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 (WHO) at previous NEF events.

 

“I have nothing but respect for anyone that is willing to fight me,” Said Leland. “Echter, 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's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. Missie NEF's is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor vechters en fans van Maine alike creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, juridische en reclame.

Bellator, mixed martial arts, Spike TV

Letsel krachten Georgi Karakhanyan van vedergewicht titel gevecht – Kampioen Patricio Pitbull nu geconfronteerd met Daniel Weichel bij "Bellator: Onafgemaakte zaken"

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 28, 2015) - Als gevolg van een knieblessure opgelopen door titel uitdager Georgi Karakhanyan, Bellator MMA vedergewicht wereldkampioen Patricio Pitbull (23-2) zal nu worden geconfronteerd met de Duitse inzending ace Daniel “De Wezel” Weichel (35-8) in de co-main event van “Bellator: Unfinished Business,” which takes place Vrijdag, Juni 19 bij St. Louis’ Scottrade Center.

 

Met een van de meest verwachte gevechten in de geschiedenis van de sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, "Bellator: Unfinished Business 'beschikt ook over Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14) en Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4), met een vijfde en laatste gekenmerkte bout binnenkort worden aangekondigd.

 

De 27-jarige "Pitbull,"Natal, Brazilië, is een 13-time veteraan van de promotie die de Bellator MMA vedergewicht wereldtitel veroverde met september te winnen dan kampioen Pat Curran. "Pitbull" verdedigde daarna zijn riem in januari met een spannende inzending overwinning op voormalig kampioen Daniel Straus. In 24 carrière optredens, "Pitbull" heeft alleen verloren twee gevechten, en beiden waren het resultaat van een flinterdunne, split-beslissingen.

 

"Pitbull" voldoet nu Duitslands Weichel, die bij enkel 30 jaar heeft al meer dan 35 professionele wint. In zijn laatste gevecht, Weichel verdiende een hard bevochten overwinning op voormalig kampioen Pat Curran brengen van zijn record naar 12-1 in zijn verleden 13 uitstapjes. Weichel is een Bellator MMA toernooi winnaar, rekken tot overwinningen op Desmond Green, Matt Bessette en Scott Cleve in het proces. Van deze 35 wins, een ongelooflijke 21 van hen zijn gekomen door middel van de indiening.

 

De 5-strijd televisie-kaart uitgezonden live op Spike bij 9 p.m. EN / 8 p.m. CT, met de voorlopige gevechten streaming op Spike.com op 7 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets voor “Bellator: Unfinished Business,” die beginnen bij slechts $30, zijn te koop bij Ticketmaster.com.

 

“Bellator MMA: Unfinished Business” - Vrijdag, Mei Juni 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, U.

Hoofd Card

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

Bellator vedergewicht titel Fight: Veld Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Daniel Weichel (35-8)

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

Bellator Featured Lichtgewicht Vecht: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator weltergewicht Prelim Vecht: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator strawweight Prelim Fight: Mijl McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Lichtgewicht Prelim Vecht: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator vedergewicht Prelim Vecht: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Amateur MMA, mixed 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's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, will hold its eighteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Zaterdag, Juni 13, 2015 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card. That bout will feature Jason “Herkansing” Lachance (1-1) taking on the returning “Dangerous” Dom “Handen van steen” Cofone (5-5) bij een gevecht gewicht van 155-pond.

 

Jason Lachance of Brunswick, Maine made his MMA debut in May of 2014 bij “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 unaniem 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,” zei 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's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. Missie NEF's is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor vechters en fans van Maine alike creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, juridische en reclame.

Bellator, mixed martial arts, Spike TV

“Bellator: Unfinished Business” krijgt vleugje van de lokale smaak met Malcolm Smith vs. Lukas Nelson en Kain Royer vs. Enrique Watson

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 27, 2015) - June's blockbuster “Bellator: Unfinished Business” evenement is een beetje lokale smaak, twee nieuwe voorbereidende wedstrijden voorzien van strijders uit “De Show Me State.”

 

De nieuwe all-Missouri wedstrijden onder lichtgewichten Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1) en middleweights Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).

 

Met een van de meest verwachte gevechten in de geschiedenis van de sport met Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Unfinished Business” vindt plaats vrijdag, Juni 19, bij St. Louis’ Scottrade Center en uitgezonden live op Spike.

 

Tickets voor “Bellator: Unfinished Business,” die beginnen bij slechts $30, zijn te koop bij Ticketmaster.com

 

Extra wedstrijden wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

Een vijf-time Shamrock FC veteraan, Smith maakt zijn Bellator MMA debuut als hij kijkt naar rebound van een split-decision verlies voor Cory Hunter maart. Vóór het teleurstellende resultaat, Smith was 4-1 in zijn vorige vijf gevechten - een run die twee TKO overwinningen en één inzending opgenomen.

 

Smith ontmoet nu drie keer Shamrock FC vechter Nelson, die pro draaide in december 2013 en ook concurreert onder de Bellator MMA banner voor de eerste keer. Nelson heeft verdiend zowel van zijn carrière wint tot nu toe via de eerste ronde stilstand, terwijl zijn eenzame carrière verlies ging de afstand, toen hij kwam net niet via split decision.

 

Royer en Watson hebben bracht ook de eerste fasen van hun professionele loopbaan uitsluitend concurreren onder de Shamrock FC banner.

 

Een inzending specialist, Royer bouwde een indrukwekkende amateur-record vechten op regionale scene Missouri voordat hij professioneel in 2013. Een actie-eerste fighter, beide zijn pro wedstrijden zijn geëindigd in de eerste ronde. Royer voldoet nu Watson, die zijn professionele debuut afgelopen juni gemaakt met een eerste ronde TKO overwinning.

 

“Bellator MMA: Unfinished Business” - Vrijdag, Mei Juni 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, U.

Hoofd Card

 

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

Bellator vedergewicht titel Fight: Veld Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)

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

Bellator Featured Lichtgewicht Vecht: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)

 

Voorlopige Card

Bellator weltergewicht Prelim Vecht: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)

Bellator strawweight Prelim Fight: Mijl McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)

Bellator Lichtgewicht Prelim Vecht: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)

Bellator vedergewicht Prelim Vecht: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)

Fight Network, Judo, kickboksen, mixed martial arts

Fight Network MMA & KICKBOXING programmaschema (April. 27-Mei 3, 2015)

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Fight Network is een 24/7 televisiekanaal dat zich toelegt op de dekking van vechtsporten te voltooien. Het wordt uitgezonden programma's gericht op de volledige omvang van de vechtsporten genre, waaronder live gevechten en up-to-the-minute nieuws en analyse voor mixed martial arts, kickboksen, professionele worstelen, traditionele vechtsporten, boksen, gevecht nieuws, evenals strijd thema dramaserie, documentaires en speelfilms.

 

Hieronder vind hoogtepunten van de programmering van deze week:

Maandag, April. 27

6:00 p.m. EN – 2014 Judo WK – Highlights from the 2014 Judo Kampioenschappen uit Augustus. 25-31 in Chelyabinsk, Rusland.

7:00 p.m. EN – 5 Rondes – Gastheren John Ramdeen en Robin Black nodigen bijzondere gasten te breken in het weekend van MMA actie.

7:30 p.m. EN – Fight Nieuws Nu Extra – Het laatste nieuws, wedstrijdverslagen, kenmerken en de binnenkant analyse van de strijd spel.

8:00 p.m. EN – Enfusion Levende #27: Cingel vs. El Boustati – Met Mirko vs Cingel. Ibrahim El Boustati voor de -85kg wereldtitel van april. 25, 2015 in Zilna, Slowakije.

10:00 p.m. EN – Fighting Spirit MMA Seizoen 4 – Compilatie van internationale gevechten uit SFL, Legende, FFC, M-1 en.

Dinsdag, April. 28

1:00 a.m. EN – Toe 2 Teen met Michael Bisping – Sit-down interview met UFC middengewicht ster Michael Bisping.

1:30 a.m. EN – Heup Show: Arena Gevecht – Tag-team MMA in een 12m bij 12m arena met drie niveaus obstakel structuren.

2:30 ben. EN – XPTV – Bereik van de regionale het Amerikaanse professionele en amateur MMA.

7:00 & 7:30 p.m. EN – Xtreme Fighting Championship – Florida gevestigde professionele MMA met top Amerikaanse vooruitzichten, internationale sterren en UFC veteranen.

8:00 p.m. EN – 5 Rondes – Gastheren John Ramdeen en Robin Black nodigen bijzondere gasten te breken in het weekend van MMA actie.

8:30 p.m. EN — Fight Nieuws Nu Extra – Het laatste nieuws, wedstrijdverslagen, kenmerken en de binnenkant analyse van de strijd spel.

Woensdag, April. 29

12:00 a.m. EN – BAMMA USA: Badbeat 12 – Met Terrion Ware vs. Eric Winston en Chris Beal vs. Keith Carson in MMA actie van Mar. 28, 2014 in Commerce, Californië.

6:00 p.m. EN – Beste van Cage Rage – Met klassieke gevechten uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk gevestigde Cage Rage organisatie met Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Victor Belfort, Paul Daley en anderen.

7:00 p.m. EN – Fight Nieuws Nu Extra: MMA Edition – Die alle gebeurtenissen in de MMA wereld met exclusieve analyse en functies.

8:30 p.m. EN – Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 73 – Met Stevie Ray vs. Curt Warburton voor de Cage Warriors lichtgewicht titel froim november. 1, 2014 in Newcastle, Engeland.

11:00 p.m. EN – MMA Kernsmelting met Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breekt alle gebeurtenissen in het MMA, bespreking van kansen, voorspellingen, plus speciale wekelijkse gasten en exclusieve interviews.

11:30 p.m. EN – TakeDown Worstelen – Uitgebreide dekking van het amateur worstelen evenementen, met inbegrip van het laatste nieuws, achter-de-schermen dekking van evenementen en exclusieve interviews.

Donderdag, April. 30

1:30 a.m. EN – Ultimate Challenge MMA 5: Warmte – Featuring Dino versus Gambatesa. Brad Whjeeler uit Juli 11, 20-9 in Londen.

6:00 p.m. EN – Kampioenschap Fightling Alliance – Pro MMA uit Florida met de wil van Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Zijn McCorkie, Luis Palomino en anderen.

7:00 p.m. EN – Vechten Rookies – Aspirant kickboksers klim op de ladder van succes in de sport als rookies strijden om een ​​kans om professionals en krijg ervaring die nodig is om te slagen op een hoger niveau.

8:00 p.m. EN – Fight Nieuws Nu: MMA Edition – Die alle gebeurtenissen in de MMA wereld met exclusieve analyse en functies.

8:30 p.m. EN — Fight Nieuws Nu Extra – Het laatste nieuws, wedstrijdverslagen, kenmerken en de binnenkant analyse van de strijd spel.

Vrijdag, Mei 1

2:00 a.m. EN – Pancrase Classics – Classic baanbrekende MMA gevechten met Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen en anderen.

4:00 a.m. EN – Beste van DEEP – Met klasse gevechten van de historische Japanse DEEP promotie inclusief Shinya Aoki, Hayato Sakurai en Gegard Mousasi.

5:00 a.m. EN – Best of Jewels – Klassieke gevechten uit de all-female Japanse MMA competitie, Juwelen.

6:00 – p.m. EN – M-1 Challenge – Professionele MMA uit Europa featiurionmg top stijgende vooruitzichten en internationale sters.

7:00 p.m. EN — Fight Nieuws Nu. MMA Edition – Die alle gebeurtenissen in de MMA wereld met exclusieve analyse en functies.

7:30 p.m. EN — Fight Nieuws Nu Extra – Het laatste nieuws, wedstrijdverslagen, kenmerken en de binnenkant analyse van de strijd spel.

9:00 p.m. EN — NSS 15 – Met vs Mamed Khalidov. James Irvin en Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. John Blachoiwicz van Mar. 19, 2011 in Warschau, Polen.

Zaterdag, Mei 2

1:00 a.m. EN – SuperKombat: World Grand Prix Roemenië 2014 – Featuring David Kaspersky, Ciprian Schiopu, Errol Koning en Noureddinbe Echiguer in een one-night, single-eliminatie 85kg toernooi van april. 12, 2014 in Roemenië.

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

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

10:00 a.m. EN – Beste van SportFight – Topkwaliteit MMA van de Pacific Northwest, hosted by UFC veterans Matt LIndland and Chael Sonnen. Deze aflevering is voorzien van de opkomst van SportFight kampioen Enoch Wilson.

2:00 p.m. EN – M-1 Challenge 57: Clash of Champions – Live MMA actie vanuit Orenburg, Rusland, met Marcin Tytbura vs. licht zwaargewicht Stephan Puetz in een kampioen vs. kampioen superfight.

Zondag, Mei 3

6:00 a.m. EN – Pancrase Classics – Classic baanbrekende MMA gevechten met Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Naam Marquardt, Chael Sonnen en anderen.

10:00 a.m. EN – Beste van ADCC – Met compilaties van de grootste grappling wedstrijden ooit gehouden, met Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza en Royler Gracie.

11:00 a.m. EN – Elite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Uitdager – Het grootste Muay Thai-serie in de wereld met premium internationale stand-up-strijders takingon het gerenommeerde Thaise Nationale team.

7:00 p.m. EN – USA Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casber geeft wekelijks nieuws en analyse centreren rond USA Wrestling, nationale bestuursorgaan van de sport, inclusief interviews, functies en kijken terug op het verleden.

7:30 p.m. EN – Judo Grand Prix Zagreb 2014 – Highlights from the 2014 Judo Grand Prix Zagreb vanaf september. 12-14, 2014 Kroatië.

11:00 p.m. EN – Koning der Koningen: World Grand Prix Plock 2014 – Met Eike Schwatz vs. Marc Schröder en Umm Erdogan vs. Marta Chojnoska van november. 28, 2014 In Picking, Polen.

 

 

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mixed 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 MEI 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, de “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 Vrijdag, Mei 8 bij 10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. 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.

Daarnaast, Legacy lightweight Chris Feist (8-1) has been forced out of his scheduled fight versus RFA’s Adam Townsend (12-3) door letsel. 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) is geannuleerd.

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

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, mixed 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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Gemakkelijk Tweet: “BAD NEWS! British superstar @Michaelpage247 returns against Rudy “Bad News” Bears at #Bellator140, live and free on @Spike!"

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 24, 2015) - Michael “Venom” 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,” which takes place Vrijdag, Juli 17, in Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

De Juli 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) and Russian knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), evenals Chris Honeycutt (6-0), who takes on Paul Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” which airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. EN / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now, 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, amongst others.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

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

 

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

Bellator weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Michael Pagina (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)

Amateur MMA, mixed 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's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, will hold its eighteenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” op Zaterdag, Juni 13, 2015 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the promotion announced that the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion will be determined that evening when Dustin Veinott (3-3) rematches “Slaperig” 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 (WHO).

 

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 feite, 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's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

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Amateur MMA, mixed 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, echter, 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. In plaats daarvan, this story is playing out in the New England Fights (NEF) mixed-martial-arts (MMA) 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 oud 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 Juni 13 in Lewiston, Maine, 45-jaar oud 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. Bij “NEF XV” last November, Dr. Bang watched from cage-side as Pat Kelly finished his son Steven via technical knockout (WHO). It will be that loss Dr. Bang will seek to avenge when he meets Kelly on Juni 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 Juni 13th. This will be one for the record books. Samen, 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. Echter, 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. “Persoonlijk, 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, echter, it will be Dr. Bang, and 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, echter, 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 June 13th I will be looking to do both.”

NEF's volgende MMA event, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tickets voor “NEF XVIII” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

 

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Bellator, mixed martial arts, Spike TV

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

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

 

 

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (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 “The 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” vindt plaats Vrijdag, Juli 17, in Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

The two decorated grapplers meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” which airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. EN / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 24th bij 10 a.m. 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 (Tjilpen / 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, Calif.

 

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” wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

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

 

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

Bellator weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)